In her previous life, Cheng Wanwan had read a lot of news about Goldenrod.
The Canadian goldenrod is an invasive species and has the same origin as the northern goldenrod. I really don’t know where these envoys from the Laji Kingdom were found.
It is said that each goldenrod seedling has more than 20,000 seeds, and its roots can also reproduce. If one is found in an area, if it is not treated in time, it will grow into a large area in a short time. It invades barbarically and competes for space and fertilizer. , moisture, sunlight... few plants in the same space as it can survive.
In modern times with advanced agricultural technology, even goldenrod cannot be eradicated. If this thing spreads in the country of Daewoo, it may cause serious trouble.
While Cheng Wanwan was deep in thought, the envoy from the Lachi Kingdom presented the second piece: "This is a water ornamental object discovered by our envoy from the Lachi Kingdom on a boat to the distant southern country. It's called a water flower. It's purple. The flowers are blooming on the water, so beautiful..."
The system mall responded promptly.
【Ding! Found Brazilian water hyacinth, worthless. 】
Cheng Wanwan frowned. If there are many people who don't know about a yellow flower, then water hyacinth is a common invasive species. It grows in rivers, ponds, rice fields and other places, and reproduces in large areas, squeezing out other aquatic animals. The living space of plants has caused immeasurable losses to farmland agriculture...
Immediately afterwards, envoys from the Laji Kingdom kept offering treasures, and the system also kept making beeps.
【Ding! Found poisonous guayule, worthless. 】
【Ding! Found the apple snail, worthless. 】
【Ding! Procambarus clarkii was discovered...]
【Ding! ...]
Cheng Wanwan's expression was very serious. These were basically invasive species.
If there are only two of them, forget it, but eight or nine out of ten are lethal animals and plants that affect agriculture. Then the motives of Laji Country are very suspicious.
In less than half an hour, Laji State presented a total of twelve animal and plant seeds or seedlings. Among them, only Procambarus clarkii, also known as crayfish, made Cheng Wanwan feel that it was of some value. The others must not be left alone. The country of Dayu was flooded.
She looked at the emperor and empress. Because the country of Dayu is vast and rich in resources, the superiors generally view these rare species with an inclusive attitude towards all things. If nothing unexpected happens, the emperor will definitely send the Ministry of Household Affairs to take over the matter and cultivate them in large quantities in the suburbs of Beijing. , just think of it as one more ornamental plant, or one more edible delicacy... there is no loss if it cannot be cultivated.
As for the other courtiers, they all looked at those species with curiosity and did not feel any danger at all.
"Our king once said that Laji is a vassal state of Dayu. Dayu protects Lachi from being invaded by other countries. No matter what good things we have, Lachi must pay tribute to Dayu as soon as possible. Your Majesty." The envoy from the Lachi Kingdom knelt down and said sincerely, "These twelve rare animals and plants represent the sincerity of our king from the Lachi Kingdom. I wish that the Great Universe will prosper and prosper from generation to generation. .”
The Emperor Long Yan was delighted, and he waved his hand, ready to see the reward.
Cheng Wanwan immediately walked over and knelt at the foot of the steps: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen believes that the Dayu Dynasty can also give twelve crop seeds or seedlings to the Laji Kingdom."
This emperor is generous and generous. Looking at this situation, he may have to reward Laji with many good things.
Although the emperor's reward had nothing to do with her, she couldn't bear to see these hypocritical envoys from Laji taking away so many good things in vain.
"The Laji Kingdom is not as big as our Daeyu Province, and it relies entirely on the sea for food, so why not give back some crops with higher yields." Cheng Wanwan continued, "The ancients said that it is better to teach a person to fish than to give him a fish. Yu, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
The emperor thought this idea was a good one, but in addition, he still wanted to routinely reward silk, tea, porcelain and other items.
Just when he was about to speak, he saw Cheng Wanwan wink at him.
It can be said that in the years since he became the emperor, no one dared to do such little tricks in front of him, and they were all stunned for a while.
"Weichen has another matter." Cheng Wanwan changed the topic, "The capital is located in the north, the weather is cold, and many plants cannot survive. It is better for Weichen to bring these animals and plants paid tribute by the Laji Kingdom back to Dahe Village in Huzhou for cultivation. …”
Before she could finish her words, someone immediately raised objections.
The Minister of Hubu said: "Although the people of Sui'an know about farming, they only know about rice, wheat, cotton and other crops. It is better to keep these rare crops in the capital and let the Ministry of Hubu study them slowly."
The great Sinong of the capital nodded: "It took the Laji Kingdom three to five years to search for these rare treasures, let alone plant seeds. These cultivated aquatic species are all seedlings. When they were brought back to Huzhou from the capital, one of them accidentally died on the way. What should I do?"
"The people of Sui'an are now considered to be people of Honglu Temple. Isn't it inappropriate for a courtier who receives foreign guests to take the job of the Household Department?" Lord He, the second-rank courtier, He Hanhai said quietly, "The people of Sui'an have been here for the past two years. He has made countless meritorious deeds and was promoted very quickly, so it’s time for others to make meritorious deeds.”
Cheng Wanwan looked up and saw a man in his early fifties. The man's profile looked familiar, somewhat similar to He Xiao.
It turns out that this is He Xiao's scumbag father.
As soon as He Hanhai opened his mouth, people who were close to him immediately expressed the same opinion.
"Now the reading pavilion opened by the Sui'an people in the capital has been praised by scholars all over the world. Even the things that the academic government should do have been robbed by the Sui'an people. It doesn't matter if they take away the credit for cultivating new species."
"Sui'an has been promoted from a peasant woman to a sixth-rank An'an, and then to a sixth-rank minister of Honglu Temple. Now she is still grabbing credit from everywhere. Could it be that she wants to be a first- or second-rank imperial wife?"
Seeing that these people were getting more and more presumptuous, the queen placed the tea cup heavily on the table.
There was a sudden silence downstairs.
The people in the Laji Kingdom are all bald. They sent twelve new species. According to past practice, the Emperor of Dayu should give back a lot of porcelain and cloth. Why did he suddenly start arguing about other things? The rewards he deserves are so yellow. Already?
They wanted to speak, but had no chance.
Cheng Wanwan looked calm and cupped his hands and said: "I just want to contribute my modest efforts to the country. I am not trying to compete for credit. Please let me know from your Majesty."
The emperor picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea quietly. No one could tell what the emperor was thinking.
Everyone who serves closely knows that although the emperor is open-minded and generous, he is actually very suspicious. Once the emperor becomes suspicious of someone, that person's career will stop there...
Cheng Wanwan was not worried about this at all.
She is a woman with no family background and no real power. Even if she questions her intentions, there are no facts to rely on.
Furthermore, she is an upright person, and those who are pure will be clean themselves, and she is not afraid of the dirty water.
In the midst of the silence, Eunuch Ming suddenly came in from the entrance of the Imperial Garden: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent letter from Huzhou that is eight hundred miles away!"
The Queen's frown suddenly relaxed: "It's a letter from Huzhou. It must have something important. My father-in-law, read it quickly."
Every time a letter is sent from Huzhou, there must be something strange. Every time the emperor reads the letter, he is very happy. And every time Huzhou sends a letter, it means that people from Sui'an will be promoted, which should be able to solve the current situation. .
