Wang Shao was from De'an, Jiangxi, and Wang Yu was from Linchuan. They were both Jinshis from Jiangxi. There was an age difference of more than ten years between them. However, Wang Shao had visited Wang Anshi several times before, and Wang Yu had also met him.

Wang Shao remembered what was recorded in the history book that Shen Long gave him. Wang Shao was Wang Anshi's right hand in the reform process, so he straightened his clothes and went up to him. He stood in the road and greeted, "But Prince De'an?"

"Bold! You can also call my official by his name? Why don't you quickly avoid it?" Wang Shao's entourage saw Wang Yu's bunt and immediately scolded him.

"Wait a minute, could it be Yuan Ze?" Wang Shao felt that the man in front of him looked familiar, so he quickly stopped his men and got off his horse. However, he was a little curious as to why Wang Shao was dressed like this today?

"It's just me. I have something to do outside the city recently, and unexpectedly I ran into Zichun." Wang Yu bowed his hands in greeting, "Zichun came from Shaanxi Road?"

"Of course, why is Yuan Ze dressed like this?" Wang Shao couldn't help but ask. In the previous few times they met, Wang Yu was always dressed like a handsome young man. Wang Shao knew that he was very particular about his clothes, but he didn't expect that he would It turned out to be like this.

"This matter is a bit troublesome. Zichun has worked hard all the way. Why don't we go and rest for a while. We will know when we get there." Wang Shao and Shen Long made eye contact and then issued an invitation. Since Wang Shao is Wang Anshi's reformer There is no harm in getting in touch with him early.

"That's great!" Wang Shao got the Jinshi degree in his early years. He first worked as a minor official for a few years, such as a chief clerk and a manager, and then joined the army. Then he turned to take the examination for a more rigorous subject than the Jinshi subject. Unfortunately, he failed to take the exam. Later, he traveled to Shaanxi Road at the junction of the Song Dynasty and Xixia. During his travels, he began to study the strategy of how to pacify Xixia. Now he has gained some results. When he heard that the new emperor had ascended the throne, he wanted to come back and look for opportunities to make contributions. Now he encountered the deep Prince Wang Anshi, who was trusted by the new emperor, also wanted to make contact.

The two sides hit it off immediately, and Wang Shao followed Wang Yu to the fork in the road. Wang Yu introduced Shen Long to Wang Shao, "Zichun, this is Master Shen Long. He is an honored guest of my father. I am following Master Shen these days. Study knowledge."

"Wang Shao has met the Taoist Priest." Wang Shao was slightly surprised when he heard this. It was definitely not easy to be called a distinguished guest by Wang Anshi. At least he himself did not have this qualification, so he immediately saluted.

Shen Long returned the gesture, "I have heard of Zichun's name a long time ago. When I saw him today, he was really extraordinary. If the Song Dynasty had more talents like Zichun, why worry about Xixia and Khitan!"

The Song Dynasty liked civilian officials to be in charge of military power, but in detail, they lost more battles and won fewer battles. Wang Shao was able to manage Hehuang and expand thousands of miles of land for the Song Dynasty. Even in the two Song Dynasties, I am afraid he could only be in Caishiji. Yu Yunwen, who defeated the Jin army, dared to say that he was better than Wang Shao in military merit, and no other civil servants could compare with him.

"The Taoist priest is ridiculously complimentary. I don't deserve such praise." Wang Shao was very puzzled when he heard this. He had just finished writing "Pingrong Policy" on Xixia, but he hadn't shown it to others yet. He talked about his achievements even more. No, why does this person praise himself so much?

Wang Yu had read the history books, but he knew that what Shen Long said was true. As he walked, he brought the topic to side events, "Zichun has traveled on Shaanxi Road for a long time, and he must have a deep understanding of the Xixia affairs. I would like to ask you for more advice." ah."

Wang Shao was overjoyed when he heard this. Since Wang Anshi's son paid so much attention to Xixia, it means that Wang Anshi probably also thought that he had great hope of making achievements in the northwest.

So Wang Shao was not polite and started talking immediately, "If you want to conquer Xixia, you must first take the river and Huangzhou. In this way, you can attack the party from both sides..." These two places are located in what is now Gansu, Qinghai, and Xixia.

On the west side, Shaanxi is located to the south of Xixia. Now Xixia is attacking the Qingtang tribe here in the second year. If it is captured by Xixia, Shaanxi will be attacked on many sides.

Wang Shao felt that he must capture this place before Xixia and take over the Qingtang tribe for his own use. Now that the Song Dynasty's army is weak, it may be difficult to attack Xixia directly, but it will be much easier to deal with these scattered Qiang people.

This plan can firstly gain a strategic advantage over Xixia, secondly, it can be used to train troops, and thirdly, it can reduce the military pressure in the northwest of the Song Dynasty, weaken Xixia and strengthen itself. It can be said that it kills several birds with one stone.

"Zichun's words can be said to be profound." Wang Shao listened and compared it with the historical materials he had read. The more he listened, the more excited he became. What Wang Shao said was basically consistent with what was recorded in the history books, and he would do exactly this in the future.

It was precisely because of Wang Shao's military exploits that he reversed the unfavorable situation in the northwest and laid a solid foundation for several subsequent attacks on Xixia.

Hey, if it weren't for Sima Guang and others holding back, as well as the Song Dynasty's caution about military power, Wang Shao should be able to make greater contributions. Thinking of this, Wang Shao felt a pity for a while.

Unknowingly, he returned to the village again. Wang Shao was a little stunned when he saw the few acres of land, "Yuanze, what are you doing?" He originally thought that Wang Shao had a separate courtyard here.

"Taoist Shen gave me some fine seeds with a yield of 1,000 kilograms per acre as a gift. I will accompany the Taoist to plant these fine seeds, so I am dressed like this." Wang Yu has gradually adapted to it now and does not feel embarrassed anymore.

"One thousand catties per mu?!" If Wang Shao hadn't known Wang Yu's temperament, he would have regarded him as a fool. Isn't this nonsense?

"That's right, and there are several kinds of grains that are particularly suitable for planting in the northwest. If Zichun wants to pass through the northwest, grain transportation is a troublesome matter. If these grains can be grown on a large scale in the northwest, he can conquer Hehuang.

It’s much easier,” Shen Long said.

The Han and Tang dynasties established their capitals in Chang'an successively, which depleted the land in Guanzhong. By the Song Dynasty, the grain output in the northwest could no longer support large-scale military deployment. Food had to be transported from other places. A lot of consumption was consumed along the way. If it could be transported in the northwest

Solving the food problem within the country would solve a big problem for Wang Shao and Wang Anshi.

In later generations, the planting area of ​​corn and potatoes in Gansu accounted for more than half of the province's cultivated land. These two crops are extremely suitable for planting in Gansu. The planting area of ​​corn and potatoes in Shaanxi is also very wide, which shows that these places are very suitable for these crops.

Planted.

"These types of grains are drought-tolerant and can be grown in dry lands where wheat and rice cannot be grown. They do not occupy fertile land, so they are most suitable for the northwest. If Zichun doesn't believe it, wait until the grains are harvested in a few months and come and take a look. You will know.

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"What the Taoist said is true." Wang Yu testified for Shen Long.

"If this is the case, why worry about Hehuang and Xixia disappearing!" Wang Shao's hands began to tremble with excitement, "Taoist Shen, can you come over and help me in the future?"
Chapter completed!