When the two met the prince, Zhu Biao had just finished a class.
The person who heard the report said that the two of them had something important to do. Zhu Biao did not dare to delay and called over to inquire.
"Your Highness, letter." Zhu Taisan took out the lacquer-sealed letter and handed it over with both hands.
Zhu Biao was stunned, and then he quickly received it. He carefully checked the envelope and the lacquer seal of the letter, took out the same seal and put it on top. It was indeed the one for Xiaqiu Village.
Someone lit a candle nearby, Zhu Biao sealed the paint on it and baked it, opened the letter, and took out a piece of paper, that is, the note.
His eyes widened as he stared at the words on the note. It read: Next year, in the fourth year of Hongwu, there will be drought in Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and Zhili Changzhou, Linhao, Beiping, Hejian, and Yongping.
His hands were shaking. He swallowed and took a deep breath. After more than ten breaths, he stabilized.
Don't worry, there will be earthquakes next year. Why will there be droughts in so many places next year? They are all places where wheat is grown.
"Your Highness, there is another one." Zhu Taisi handed over the book and the title book. He was very curious about what was written on the note but did not dare to take a look.
Zhu Biao put the note back into the envelope, put it in his pocket, and then read the question book.
The content in the title book is the purpose of the book, how to raise livestock well, what kinds of diseases the livestock get, how to prevent them in advance and how to treat them when they are sick.
The county has already copied a copy and sent it to the capital. Ningguo Palace is expected to start sending people to villages and markets to teach people soon.
Zhu Biao put down the title book, read again, and received veterinary treatment.
He remembered Sanhuang plus Baisan, turned over the book, and found a catalog corresponding to the same disease. When he turned to that page, he found that this prescription was indeed there.
"What a treasure passed down from generation to generation! This book will save countless livestock from dying every year in the Ming Dynasty. With the addition of silage, even if the grass dries up in the winter in the north, the cattle and sheep will not lose fat."
Zhu Biao made some comments, took his things with him, and was about to go find his father. After taking a few steps, he stopped: "Is there anything to eat?"
"Back to Your Highness, I have old duck soup and steamed buns, one hundred portions, delicious!" Zhu Taisan clicked his lips as he spoke.
"Okay, give me one share and send the rest to the harem."
Zhu Biao didn't think about giving it to his men again. You had already eaten it in the village.
Besides, you usually eat in the village, so I promise you won’t eat less. Let’s have something else for lunch today!
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Zhu Yuanzhang had not yet gotten off work when Zhu Biao met Queen Ma. The ship was fast today and used a special express flag.
Other ships that can take the initiative to avoid after seeing it must do so. Those that cannot take the initiative to avoid should try to keep their position and not move, so that the express ship can make a better judgment.
At this time, there were many ships on the river and in the river. After the autumn harvest, they paid the land tax and before the end of the year, they transported things to Nanjing to sell.
"Here comes Biao'er. It's been hard studying!" Queen Ma was happy to see her eldest son.
"Study is not hard, mother. The village sent me duck soup and steamed buns, as well as a medical book on livestock management, and a lacquered letter announcing the drought in many places next year."
Zhu Biao put the title book, medical books, and letters on the table. The old duck soup needed to be heated, and it was served in a casserole. The casserole was sent by the palace.
When the village delivers food, sometimes it also brings utensils. Zhu Yuanzhang is afraid that the village will not have enough and the village has to go around to buy it, so he simply sends it as the tableware in the palace is better.
Empress Ma ignored the old duck soup and the medical book. She took the letter first, pulled it out and read it: "Just a note? Why are there so many places suffering from drought? God is so blind!"
She didn't even question whether what was written on the note was true. Xiaqiu Village dug a well last year when the weather was good and talked about the drought with other villages.
As expected, there was a drought this year, and Chongba went to the suburban altar to perform the Seven Star Steps.
Obviously, the master can read the sky, which is much better than Qin Tianjian.
"My child doesn't know how to deal with it. There is a lot of winter wheat there. There will be drought next year and the harvest will be poor in spring and summer. Will it be possible to dig a well in time?"
Zhu Biao was worried. He knew there would be a drought next year. What should he do? Four wells were drilled in Xiaqiu Village, and the villagers were obedient.
If people from other places tell them that there is going to be a drought, they won’t believe it. When the drought actually happens, it will be too late.
"I'll make a stir-fry with cucumbers and eggs. Your father likes radish skin with aged vinegar. Mix it with some."
Queen Ma couldn't think of a good idea for a while, so she simply cooked the dishes first. It would save trouble today, otherwise she would have to fry two more dishes.
Unless you are really tired, let the people from Guanglu Temple do it. How can they do it as well as you can do it yourself? Chonghachi likes to eat what he cooks.
After the old duck soup in the casserole was heated up and Zhu Yuanzhang arrived home, Queen Ma helped him change clothes.
"I heard on the way that Xiaqiu Village sent old duck soup and steamed buns. Sister, are you worried?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, and suddenly found that his mother-in-law frowned, and then looked at his eldest son standing there with the same sad look on his face.
Queen Ma washed his hands for him, sat down at the table, and then said, "The man has sent a letter, seal it with lacquer, and here it is."
"What's the big deal?" Zhu Yuanzhang stopped smiling. He took the letter and read it, a note. After reading it, he closed his eyes.
After a while he opened his eyes: "Dig the well, the yamen organized manpower to dig the well, call Su Rinamu, the supervisor of Qintian Prison, eh! Don't be afraid after eating!"
The Su Rinamu mentioned by Zhu Yuanzhang was from Hui Hui. This year, the Qin Tian Jian before he took the Seven Star Steps called Hui Si Tian Jian.
There were also Hui Hui people in relevant positions in the previous dynasties. They were good at astronomy and had Hui Hui calendar.
There was a drought, so going back to Si Tianjian didn't help at all. As a result, on the thirteenth day after he finished walking, he changed back to Si Tianjian to Qin Tianjian, and the prison was changed to the current one.
As soon as the lid of the casserole was opened, the aroma came out. Zhu Yuanzhang smelled it and said: "It's more delicious than the one in Guanglu Temple. How come the steamed buns in Xiaqiu Village are whiter than those in the palace?"
Empress Ma couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the steamed buns were almost the same, and the flour in the palace was white. Chongba just thought his village was good.
After everyone finished the meal happily, Surinamu from Qintian Prison was called over. After saluting, His Majesty asked: "Where will there be drought next year?"
Surinamu: "..."
Where can I look here? If you ask whether it will rain tomorrow, you can also guess based on experience by looking at the clouds and winds. If you directly ask whether there will be a drought next year, who can know?
"My lord, I don't know." Surinamu told the truth.
"Go back to Qintian Prison and ask the others. If anyone knows, I will reward you heavily." Zhu Yuanzhang did not embarrass the other party and asked him to go back and find the person.
Surinamu returned to Qintian Prison with a lot of questions and told his subordinates the news. If anyone can see it, Your Majesty will give him a favor.
After everyone heard this, they immediately threw it away. If we can't get this reward, do we think we are gods? With that ability, can I stay here?
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In Xiaqiu Village, Zhu Wentian didn't have that big of a worry. He followed the village chief to see off Li Zhixian and others and sent them to the entrance of the village.
Li Zhixian is going back to the county seat to pick up the books that others have copied, and then remove the twenty-one villages except Xiaqiu Village.
When raising livestock in the village, he had to come and teach simple and common things.
Others can only wait until the villagers' livestock becomes ill and they cannot understand the symptoms, or it is difficult to judge, and then go to the county government office to ask someone.
The villagers are basically illiterate, so it would be difficult for them to memorize the entire book!
The officials drove away in two cars, which contained gifts from the village, including food, soap, soap, and glycerin for wiping lips and hands when it was dry and cold in winter.
