Is this what the officials thought? No one really asked. However, it is indeed true that the officials wanted to introduce foreign crops.

It is uncertain whether it is related to the state's food supply, the situation of the second prince in Annan, including the recovery of Yanyun and other major court events.

Regarding Wen Yanbo's statement, Wang Anshi had to admit that it was very reasonable. As for whether he believed it or not, it was hard to say.

But Zhang Dun was relatively confident. Zhang Dun had been to Annan and fought with the second prince's remnant soldiers. He thought that the second prince's team still had a chance of winning when fighting Annan.

What's more, under the mediation of the prince, the country has few restrictions on the second prince. Whether it is military preparation or personnel recruitment, the restrictions have been relaxed after the second prince returned to the court.

As for why the second prince only passed through the mountainous areas in the northern part of Annan, Zhang Dun recognized the second prince's strategy and agreed with the second prince's idea of ​​keeping pace with the expansion of the dynasty.

In fact, not everyone in the new cabinet has not figured out the thoughts of the officials. Whether it is Lu Huiqing, Su Che, or even Han Zhen and Lu Gongzhu, they can all think of some.

However, the officials are obviously protecting Wang Anshi's face, but Wang Anshi is still a strong prime minister, so the cabinets will not be too exposed... After all, each performs his own duties and manages his own affairs, and there is no authority. Any difference is just a matter of appearance, and they don't mind maintaining a harmonious cabinet atmosphere.

Wang Anshi didn't feel that there was anything inappropriate about being taught by Wen Yanbo like this, and he politely said that he would like to be taught... He has already entered the Ge Lao Yuan, why can't he let others have some pleasure at some point?

With this beginning, the subsequent communication became much more peaceful. Ge Laoyuan would not really do anything, those in power are in power.

Wen Yanbo's statement still has a certain effect.

"No matter what the official's intentions are, the cabinet can only treat this as a big plan. Let Sinong Temple pay attention to this matter and cooperate with the official's plan."

Wang Anshi decided to believe it.

All the navy's convoys out to sea have completed an escort mission. Although the navy and maritime merchants achieved a win-win situation, it did not bring any surprises to Zhao Xi.

There are fewer and fewer things to contribute... It is not easy to send duplicate things to the court all the time.

This makes Zhao Xi less and less hopeful.

The fourth prince seems to be holding back his ultimate move.

According to the news that came back, the Liuqiu area had been captured by the Fourth Prince's team. They were supposed to show off to the officials and the court, but the news came back that they had detected other pirates' lairs and were planning to wipe them out in one fell swoop. Asking the imperial court for credit... It is understandable. Whether it is the fourth prince or Wen Liangchen, they have experienced a defeat, and they really need a great victory to prove it.

In this regard, Zhao Xi was also helpless. He didn't have much hope for this free chess move, and he even had the intention of sending four pieces away. From the beginning, there was no restriction on this group of people, but only in the general direction. Guidance was given above.

At this time, Zhao Xi could not even complain about the lack of smooth access to foreign affairs.

Zhao Xi is not a stubborn person, and he will not be obsessed with goals that cannot be achieved. Besides, when hopes turn into disappointment again and again, the thoughts in his heart slowly dissipate.

Regarding the accident during the voyage, Zhao Xi no longer had much hope.

Because, considering that the naval escort was diverted to the South Sea, the fourth prince's team decided to move north to east from Liuqiu... or to prepare for the final invasion of Goryeo and Fusang.

Regarding the accident on the voyage, Zhao Xi still thinks that pirates in the South Ocean and even the Indian Ocean may have South American species. On the East China Sea, there are basically merchant ships and pirates from Goryeo and Fuso. Even if there is an accident, South American species will not appear.

possibility of species.

Therefore, I just let him go as to the actions of the fourth prince.

Sometimes what surprises people is just a random trick.

Although the Fourth Prince's team was not ready to return to the court, they still had the idea of ​​​​showing off to the court after the message was delivered back. Not long after, the Fourth Prince sent a warship back, filled with their loot...

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Starting from Mingzhou Port, the warship went all the way north along the canal, piling the loot on the deck... It was really a show off.

And there was no objection in the court for this kind of showing off. Also, the team of the four princes was originally assembled, and this group included almost all the forces in the country and most of the courtiers.

The trophies displayed are all profits...

Ivory, coral, agate, pearls, and tortoiseshell are all items that can be seen in maritime transactions, and can be seen on the warships displayed by the fourth prince. Any one of them can be used as an heirloom of a noble family.

The dazzling treasures were transported to Bianliang through the canal in such a swagger...

"Officials, the warship transported by the fourth prince has arrived at Dongshuimen..."

Zhao Xi was speechless at the fourth son's approach. This method of proving his ability was very naive, but he had to admit that this approach greatly promoted the imperial court's sea expansion policy.

However, Zhao Xi has no intention of adding fuel to the fire.

"Go ahead and call Zhao Qin to come with you. First, let the courtiers and merchants divide what they deserve according to the fourth prince's memorial. The rest... let Zhao Qin give rewards to the palaces in the inner garden for the rest.

some······"

The momentum was loud enough, and Zhao Xi could only watch. These precious jewels were somewhat deviated from Zhao Xi's expectations for Takumi, and his interest was not very high.

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"The official...among the things the fourth prince brought back, there was a very big melon..."

"What?"

When Zhao Xi heard Wang Zhongzheng's report, he was a little happy for a while. The big melon...could it be a pumpkin? Pumpkins have a high yield, are easy to store, and are both vegetables and food.

The key is, there are pumpkins... Zhao Xi seemed to see potatoes and corn.

"Where?"

"Go back to the official's house, in the Species Hall designated by the official in Qinzheng Hall."

Zhao Xi set up a special room in Qinzheng Palace to collect and identify items brought back by sea.

Zhao Xi was a little anxious and hurried away. Perhaps Wen Yanbo's advice really helped, and the cabinet ministers also paid attention to it. When Zhao Xi arrived at the species room, the cabinet ministers were all there, and they were all studying with great interest.

Those new things.

It's a pumpkin... As soon as Zhao Xi saw it, he already knew that it was really a pumpkin.

"The official family, I heard that there is a yin melon in Zhejiang. It likes shade and ripens in autumn. Its color is like gold. But is it this melon?"

Zhao Xi was stunned by Su Song's comment. Could it be that pumpkins have been cultivated in China for a long time? Su Song always likes strange things. Is it possible that pumpkins are a native species?

"I ordered Sinong Temple to undertake it and inquired in central Zhejiang."
Chapter completed!