Xia Wuji frowned...
The reason why I came here specifically to talk about it was mainly for the health of the First Emperor, and at the same time, it gave Zhao Si something to know.
Zhao Si is now in the Emperor's heart, and being close to the First Emperor can make the First Emperor feel happy, which is a good thing.
I am afraid that this boy will be arrogant and ignorant of the sky and the earth, and will offend the First Emperor. The loss of Zhao Si's closeness is the second best. If it offends the First Emperor's mood, that will be a big deal.
Obviously... Zhao Si understood Xia Wuji's subtext.
But even so, Zhao Si was still frightened. Fortunately, with the maid's gentle soothing, he suppressed his restless emotions.
A moment later, Zhao Si, refreshed and full of energy, stood up and went straight to his farmland.
The fifteen hectares of fields are now filled with almost all the crops in Da Qin, including all vegetables and grains.
Because it had just been planted not long ago and there were still no buds emerging, Zhao Si was not in a hurry. He just patrolled the fields as usual. During this period, he kept the aura of raw jade at full fire.
There are still ministers busy in the fields, ready to weed and remove insects and monitor the growth. Zhao Si cultivates the land for food, so of course he must pay attention to it.
If it was just for farming, then Zhao Si would definitely be unable to make ends meet with such an army. But fortunately, Zhao Si was the head of the family. There was no need to explain to others. Even if the farming officials had doubts, they did not dare to question Zhao Si's decision. .
"What is grown here... is the future of Great Qin!" After patrolling the cultivated land for nearly an hour, taking care of every corner of the fifteen hectares of land, Zhao Si appeared on the ridge and said A long sigh.
Right now, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn are just appetizers. It will be a real event when the vegetables in your own fields are harvested and spread around the world as seed crops.
The inspection is over and we drive back...
After dinner, he fell asleep peacefully under the service of the maids.
Until the next day, Zhao Si got up early and went straight to the doctor's office to do the lighting. After the lighting, he went straight to the palace.
At present, the First Emperor had just finished his breakfast and sat down in front of the table not long ago.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Si, see you!" Zhao Si bowed and saluted, and then went inside to accompany him.
"Look at these..." The First Emperor glanced at Zhao Si. Xia Wuji was right. This boy was indeed lovable. His aura full of vigor and youth could easily infect those around him.
Zhao Si immediately turned sideways and took over a large pile of bamboo slips pushed over by the First Emperor. It was such a large pile that it formed a hill on top of the table.
Zhao Si heard this and opened the memorials. They were all memorials from officials from various places on the introduction of three new grains.
There are those who sing praises of virtue, those who directly call it auspiciousness, and some who want to offer other auspiciousness. Of course, most of them ask the court for more grain.
As time goes by, news of the production of three new grains with a yield of up to 1,000 kilograms per mu has gradually spread throughout the world.
Of course, only the nobles or the government had first-hand information. Most Guizhou leaders only vaguely knew that Xu Fu's fleet had returned and brought auspiciousness with it.
They didn't even know that it was not Xu Fu who came back, but Zhao Si.
"Now that new grains are produced and the world is at peace, how should we prepare the seeds of the three new grains?" asked the First Emperor.
"Sweet potato seeds can be planted more closely in areas with poor production. This stuff consumes more land. If there are already good fields with water channels, there is no need to promote them too much. Excessive promotion may be counterproductive. However, some corn can be allocated from various places.
Potatoes are relatively cold-resistant. In the Northeast, they can be promoted and planted, which is enough for living people. "Zhao Si said.
The First Emperor nodded and then motioned for Zhao Si to sit down.
"This is the report of each county's grain payment last year. In these days, you can come up with a charter and distribute it to the localities." The First Emperor pointed to the shelf full of bamboo slips piled aside and said.
Zhao Si is most familiar with the characteristics of the three new grains. Professional matters must be left to professional people. After all, it is impossible for Zhao Si to do nothing and just follow around.
Zhao Si immersed himself in hard work, and during this period, he did not forget to turn on the halo of raw jade to surround the First Emperor.
The First Emperor continued to deal with government affairs.
"Find Nanyang's memorial from last year..."
While Zhao Si was working, the First Emperor asked Zhao Si more than once to look for documents and books.
This is how we deal with government affairs. We must not only look at the current government affairs, but also compare them with previous memorials, so that we can see the subtle clues.
Zhao Si never tired of it, while handling the tasks assigned to him by the First Emperor, and at the same time acting as the First Emperor's personal secretary.
"Naga in the Northeast can be considered within the territory of Great Qin... a black land!" Zhao Si sighed.
Unfortunately, that place is too cold, so cold that it can really freeze people to death. Potatoes can be grown there, but without effective cold protection conditions, it is still not suitable for large-scale gatherings of humans.
"The development of this place is more difficult than that of Baiyue. As long as malaria is cured in Baiyue, it won't be a big problem. This place will have to wait until cotton and coal are put into use." Zhao Si sighed.
There is not much frozen soil within Da Qin's territory now, and the area further east and north has not yet been occupied.
"We can use more potatoes here, and we can barely use them as food rations."
"The yield of this land is only eighty kilograms per mu?" Zhao Si was secretly stunned.
"The population is small and the land is barren and barren. Dig more sweet potato seeds."
"Guanzhong is full of fertile soil and fertile farmland. Just put some symbolic seeds of corn, potato and sweet potato. In addition to rotating corn and wheat, there is no need to put more effort into promoting sweet potatoes and potatoes, which is a waste of good farmland."
"The grain output in central Sichuan is actually two hundred kilograms! There is Dujiangyan...then it's okay!"
This was the first time that Zhao Si came into contact with the production details of various places. Theoretically, these data would not be open to the public without the participation of the three ministers and nine ministers.
Zhao Si, a small minister, as the personal secretary of the First Emperor, could check at will, which made Zhao Si happy.
Compared with those ancient books, these grain collection and government affairs reports from various places record the most authentic data and current situation of Da Qin.
The First Emperor called Zhao Si from time to time and asked Zhao Si to find the books and memorials he needed. Zhao Si would devote himself to recording and reading data after finishing his busy work.
Although this is not the most accurate data for Da Qin at the moment, it is the most complete data that can be found at this stage.
It is worth mentioning that during this journey, every time Zhao Si looked for memorials and books for the First Emperor as required, he would take the time to write down the layout and order of the memorials and books.
Perhaps it was because of the aura of uncut jade. After a morning passed, Zhao Si was clumsy at first, even requiring the First Emperor to wait for a while to find the corresponding documents. Now, the First Emperor only needs to speak, and Zhao Si can give the required memorial in an instant. turn up.
Obviously, Zhao Si has invested and begun to adapt to the position of the First Emperor's personal secretary.
The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si who was working hard with a smile on his face. Zhao Si's greatest advantage was that he was discerning and knowledgeable. Although he had no foundation in many things, he was willing to learn and learned quickly.
If Zhao Si is really a piece of cake, then no matter how close the First Emperor is to Zhao Si, he will still let Zhao Si hold a halberd at the palace gate and be a personal guard.
"Your Majesty, it's already noon, do you need some food?" Zhao Si was busy for a long time, until he groaned slightly in his stomach. When he looked up, he saw that the sun was at its peak.
After hearing this, the First Emperor put down his brush, raised his head and forgot to glance at the sky. He felt really hungry in his stomach. He nodded and said, "Take him with you!"
Zhao Gao, who had been waiting outside the door like a transparent man, bowed and saluted when he heard the sound, and led Zhao Si straight to the palace where the meals were served.
"Servant Zhao, please..." Zhao Gao led the way, speaking softly and without any emotion.
Not only that, on the way, Zhao Gao also thoughtfully explained to Zhao Si the food and drinks that the First Emperor liked to eat, and also talked about many of the First Emperor's habits, which made Zhao Si somewhat uncomfortable.
In fact, theoretically speaking, Zhao Si stole Zhao Gao's job.
For example, organizing official documents, including preparing meals for the First Emperor, etc...
However, Zhao Gao did not show any emotion and instead gave everything to him, which surprised Zhao Si.
There is no need to go into too much detail about Zhao Gao in history. Zhao Si is not stupid. While writing down the precautions Zhao Gao said, he laughed with Zhao Gao with a smile on his face.
But if you think about it carefully, Meng Yi once wrote a letter to execute Zhao Gao, and Zhao Gao did not see any disrespect to Meng Yi.
Zhao Si doesn't like Zhao Gao and knows that Zhao Gao is not a good person, but Zhao Si knows that Zhao Gao is definitely not stupid.
"I always feel uneasy and kind..." Under preconception, Zhao Si was wary of all Zhao Gao's actions.
The most important thing is that there are different opinions on the death of the First Emperor in Shaqiu. Some people even suggested that Zhao Gao was the mastermind behind the scenes. Although Zhao Si did not believe that the First Emperor could be tricked by Zhao Gao, it is still heart-wrenching for a man like Zhao Gao, who has been infamous for thousands of years, to be alive. It's hard to think about it.
Walking to the palace kitchen, the two of them were waiting for their meals.
Zhao Gao also introduced to Zhao Si the responsibilities and positions in the palace in a gentle voice, just like giving Zhao Si an induction training, which was full of details.
When the food in the palace was ready, Zhao Si picked up the food and came to the First Emperor with Zhao Gao.
"Your Majesty, please have a meal!" Zhao Si bowed and saluted, cleared the table, and then served the meals one by one.
"Back off!"
The First Emperor waved his hand, and Zhao Gao immediately bowed and accepted the order, silently retreating to the door. Zhao Si heard the sound and wanted to withdraw, but was waved by the First Emperor to stay.
"Sit down and eat together!" The First Emperor looked at Zhao Si with a playful smile on his face.
Zhao Si heard this and had to sit down and eat with the First Emperor. In fact, Zhao Si didn't want to be so provocative, but maybe it was the First Emperor's bad taste?
In short, Zhao Si and Zhao Gao, one retreated outside the door and the other stayed inside to eat together, so that Zhao Si always felt that Zhao Gao's eyes were glaring as if they were right behind him.
The First Emperor glanced at Zhao Si who was sitting upright and said nothing more, just enjoying the meal quietly.
Putting aside everything else, Zhao Si's business ability has improved quite quickly, and indeed, as Xia Wuji said, he will feel much better after Zhao Si stays by his side.
His mental state has also improved a lot. At least after the previous morning's exertion, the First Emperor should be exhausted now.
After Zhao Si arrived, it was a fact that he was full of energy and had a great appetite.
The First Emperor was determined to train Zhao Si, otherwise he would not have left so many things to Zhao Si to do, and even left all Zhao Gao's things to Zhao Si to complete.
In the next treatment plan, Zhao Si will be with him for a long time, but things around the First Emperor are very well arranged. Zhao Si can't see what Meng Yi can do, and his ability is not enough, but he can do the trivial things that Zhao Gao does. That's true, it can also play a role in training Zhao Si.
"How are you doing?" After the meal, the First Emperor looked at Zhao Si and asked.
"I have some clues. It will be enough to complete the deployment within three or two days." Zhao Si answered honestly.
The matter of seed distribution involves all counties and counties across the country and must be handled carefully.
The First Emperor sat on his knees in front of the desk, watching Zhao Si working hard with long eyes.
Now, the news of the explosive output of the three new grains will gradually detonate the world. The previous public slander of the remnants of the Six Nations will become insignificant in front of the three new grains.
The popularization of three new grains is the general trend, and it is something that no one can stop. Even if the remnants of the six countries unite together, they cannot stop the popularization of the three new grains. The destiny of Da Qin will only become stronger and stronger. The heavier!
It's better to be able to eat than to say a thousand things!
What Li Shu wants is nothing more than to live. Only nobles can pursue how they should live.
So what’s next? What will the remnants of the Six Kingdoms do? What responses will be made?
In such an era where destiny and monarchy are unclear, three new grains are more useful than anything else. So, what tricks will the incompetent remnants of the Six Kingdoms of Guizhou use?
The First Emperor was very curious!
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"Five thousand catties per mu?" Xiang Bo looked at Yin Tong, the governor of Kuaiji County in front of him, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
"How is it possible? The King of Qin must have been deceived by the alchemists again. How can there be a yield of five thousand kilograms of grain per mu in the world?" Xiang Bo shook his head and laughed.
"In the past, Xu Fu went to sea to find immortals, and he made it true, but he hasn't returned yet? Why don't we talk about this? Maybe you can give me some armor here?" Xiang Bo explained the purpose of his visit.
"The yield per mu is five thousand kilograms. The evidence is conclusive. I didn't believe it at first. Now it's the news from the Xianyang government. I have already written to ask for seeds. In the near future, Xianyang will send seeds to promote planting in Kuaiji. There will be more in the future. Incorporated into the political performance examination school." Yin Tong waved his hand, then sat down and looked at Uncle Xiang, shaking his head.
"Don't mention the armor thing again!"
Xiang Bo's face was suffocated when he heard the sound. The majestic man behind him, who was two meters tall and full of oppression, frowned when he heard the sound. He stepped forward slightly, but was stopped by Xiang Bo.
Yin Tong didn't care about this. He was the governor of Kuaiji and the leader of the place.
"The yield per mu is five thousand catties. I think you know the meaning better than me." Yin Tong said in a deep voice.
"Even if it is promoted, the output will drop, let alone five thousand catties, it will be five hundred catties..." Yin Tongyi pointed out.
"No need to say more, Sheriff!" Xiang Bo waved his hand, turned around and took Xiang Yu away.
"Five thousand kilograms!" Yin Tong sighed slightly as he looked at Xiang Bo's leaving figure.
The Xiang family, what does it matter when facing a yield of five thousand jins of grain per mu? What do the remnants of the Six Kingdoms mean in front of a grain yield of five thousand catties per mu?
I barely managed to write a chapter, readers, please forgive me, I don’t know how to be a eunuch.
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