To put it bluntly, Li Qinzai is the Tang Dynasty version of the King of Understanding.
No one understood the importance of a new grain to the Tang Dynasty better than him. Whether it was the life or death of all living beings or the continuation of the country, the role of a high-yielding new grain was almost decisive.
Throughout the ages, so many sages have said so many great principles, and emperors of all dynasties have also been constantly reviewing and trying how to govern the country and the people.
In the final analysis, what is the most important thing in governing a country and its people?
A very simple answer, don’t let the people go hungry.
As long as they can barely eat enough, no one is too lazy to rise up and rebel against the emperor.
For thousands of years, the people of China have been the easiest group to rule in the world. Really, as long as they are fed, there will be no heavy taxes and corvee, official corruption, or bullying...
I can tolerate any injustice, it doesn't matter, as long as the person sitting in the seat can make me full, even half-full.
Until more than a thousand years later, the most commonly used greeting among people was "Have you eaten?" The issue of food and clothing was engraved in the DNA of this nation, and it was passed down from generation to generation.
Li Qinzai has told people around him countless times since he traveled through time that if a Hu merchant offers rare seeds, whether they are plants or grains, they will be accepted at a high price.
A long time ago, he was trying to find a new food species that could completely change this era and provide food and clothing for countless people.
Only in a country that is not hungry can civilization take a big step forward.
No one expected that a Hu businessman whom Zi Nu saved casually in Tocharo would give Li Qinzai such a huge surprise.
Not only is this woman beautiful, she can dance, but she also has the appearance of a prosperous husband. She is extremely cost-effective, so she can be multi-talented.
Yang Shuen left in an extremely corrupt manner. Li Qinzai promised to protect Yi Duo's life, but did not promise to leave him unscathed.
The bastard who got himself into trouble, Li Qinzai certainly wouldn't let him feel at home.
Yi Duo was rudely dragged away by the tribesmen and locked in a small room. Liu Asi completely carried out Li Qinzai's order and beat him severely before talking about new grain seeds.
Ido laughed loudly as he was dragged away.
He knew what kind of fate he would face next, nothing more than a violent storm of destruction.
But he also knew that his life was saved and he escaped from death, so he should look up to the sky and laugh.
Iduo, who was laughing crazily, was dragged into the house by the tribesmen. The door was closed and the laughter stopped, followed by screams.
Li Qinzai stood in front of the door, looking gloomily at the white snow in the distance.
Regardless of whether he volunteered or not, in short, he has sat down at the gambling table and staked his chips.
If it turns out that Yi Duo's words are false and there is no such thing as new grain varieties, then Li Qinzai will suffer a crazy backlash.
Nestorianism was the third largest religion in the Tang Dynasty, and it was not so easy to offend.
Is this gamble worth it?
Li Qinzai couldn't help but recall the scene just now. If time went over again, would he be shaken, would he change his decision and let Yang Shuen take Iduo away.
After thinking about it again and again, Li Qinzai gave himself the answer in his heart.
If time could come back, his decision would still not change. Even if it was a lie or a mistake, he would insist on being wrong.
The discovery of new grains has not only saved millions of lives, but also represents the opening of a new chapter for this suffering nation. There will no longer be starvation in the world, there will no longer be the tragedy of children changing children to eat each other, and there will no longer be famines in which families are destroyed.
Xuanzang traveled to the west to seek profound Buddhist scriptures for the Tang Dynasty, but the Bodhisattva did not solve the livelihood of all living beings.
What the Bodhisattva cannot do, I will do it!
All living beings suffer, why should we be born to suffer? Why can't we live well in this life and have to put our hope in reincarnation in the next life?
Even if I am criticized by thousands of people, I will go!
With an inexplicable surge of pride in his chest, Li Qinzai stood in front of the door for a long time and suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed.
Manager Song and his subordinates at the door were startled and looked at him in confusion.
Li Qinzai's mood suddenly became happy.
Once an important decision is made, whether the next step is good or bad depends on human effort. The goal is firm, and the result is not important.
Turning around and striding into the yard, she happened to meet Cui Jie and Zi Nu holding hands. The two women gathered together to talk about gossip, giggling while talking.
Li Qinzai walked straight over and stood in front of the two girls. He suddenly hugged Zi Nu with both hands and gave her a firm kiss on her fair face.
One mouthful was not enough, Li Qinzai's mouth fell on Zi Nu's face like raindrops, with the enthusiasm of a chicken pecking at rice, making both Cui Jie and Zi Nu stunned.
It was as if Zi Nu's soul had left her body, like a mindless porcelain doll, letting Li Qinzai's mouth peck her cheeks.
Cui Jie was also shocked. It was broad daylight, and everyone was in the yard. In front of everyone, this shameless husband...
After pecking for a long time, Li Qinzai let go of Zi Nu, and his expression instantly became calm and calm.
Looking at Cui Jie who was stunned, Li Qinzai trembled and said: "Don't ask, I'm not crazy. Zi Nu has done a great job and told the cook to add more vegetables tonight, more hard vegetables!"
Cui Jie didn't know how to deal with this rare display of domineering attitude, and didn't know whether to jump in and scold her or be jealous of Zi Nu.
Li Qinzai slapped Zi Nu on the butt, and there was a crisp sound. Zi Nu trembled all over and his face turned red.
Li Qinzai turned around and walked to the backyard. After entering the Moon Gate, his arrogant laughter could still be heard.
For a long time, Cui Jie stared at Zinu: "What have you done to merit merit? Why is he so shameless in front of you?"
Zi Nu was still immersed in the stormy sweetness just now, with a misty smile on his face, but his delicate body was still trembling uncontrollably.
Cui Jie noticed something was wrong with her and said angrily: "He just slapped her butt, why are you shaking? You, what the hell are you... Bah! Shameless!"
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Iduo was beaten to death by the tribesmen, and Li Qinzai called a doctor to treat his injuries.
If a person is too annoying, of course he has to be beaten, but he cannot be beaten to pieces.
This guy also hides a huge secret. Before he knows the whereabouts of the fresh grain seeds, Iduo will never die. Even if he wants to commit suicide, Li Qinzai will drag him back from the hell gate.
There is no rush to interrogate. Li Qinzai knows very well that this is Iduo's only bargaining chip to save his life. He will not confess so readily, so he will wait for him first.
Not only that, Li Qinzai also sent someone to fly to Chang'an urgently, meet with Li Ji, and request that two hundred more troops be transferred from the Duke's Mansion to Ganjingzhuang.
Li Qinzai was very clear about the consequences of offending Nestorianism. If Yang Shuen would definitely get rid of Iduo and then quickly, then it is difficult to say whether Ganjing Village would be attacked by Nestorian Christians.
Li Qinzai is a cautious person who tries his best to anticipate all possibilities and prepare for rainy days.
Two days later, there was no result from Iduo's trial, and Nestorianism did not send assassins or gather crowds to attack Zhuangzi. Everything was still calm.
However, a eunuch came from the Taiji Palace in Chang'an City and conveyed Li Zhi's wishes, and Li Qinzai immediately returned to Chang'an to meet the emperor.
(End of chapter)
