July is the end of midsummer. After nightfall, the heat gradually faded and was as cool as water. Looking up at the sky, I saw the galaxy, the sound of insects outside the screen window, and the night wind brought the fragrance of osmanthus, which was mixed with a strange sweet fragrance.

Candles were burning in the room, and Master Fei Hong and Xu Jin and Master and Apprentice sat opposite the table. A few side dishes were placed on the table, and a pot of Shaoxing Huadiao. The Master and Apprentice drank while chatting, and the atmosphere was harmonious and comfortable.

While chatting, Master Fei Ge suddenly sniffed and asked in confusion: "What does this smell? Ziqian smelled it?"

Xu Jin smiled mysteriously and ordered to Chuxia who was standing beside him: "Chuxia, go and see if Chuzhong is ready!"

Chu Xia agreed and walked towards the kitchen lightly. After a while, the pretty maid brought a plate of steaming things in and placed it on the table with a smile. She saw four yellow sticks neatly placed on the plate, which were exactly corn. These five corn cobs were the same size, and the corn kernels were full and shiny, which was very eye-catching. It was so hot and fragrant that it made people not keep their index fingers moving.

Fei Hong was a person who was keen on food. Seeing this, he couldn't help but lit up his eyes. He stroked his beard and asked in surprise: "Ziqian, what is this? It's so good to behave."

Xu Jin smiled and said, "This is called corn. It was brought back by the student from Nanyang. It tastes good. Master Fei might as well try it."

Fei Honghan said first: "The name of corn is also extraordinary. I don't know how it tastes, so I'll try it for you." After that, he took a piece of corn and took a bite.

"Huh, salty?"

"No, I just sprinkled some salt when I cooked." Xu Jin explained, and as he said, he also took a piece of corn and started gnawing.

Fei Hong said lightly and bitten it like Xu Jin. Perhaps it was because of the first time he ate it. He felt that the corn became more fragrant and the more he chewed it, the more he wanted to eat it.

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A strange sound came from the opposite side. Xu Jin looked up and was stunned. It turned out that after Fei Hong had eaten the corn kernels on the outer layer, he ate all the corn stems inside... and ate...!

Xu Jin couldn't help but laugh and cried, and quickly reminded: "Master Fei, the corn stems here are not edible."

Fei Hongran asked in surprise: "Why can't you eat it? Is it poisonous?"

"Uh...that's not that, don't Master Fei think the corn stems inside are very unpalatable?"

Fei Hong took another bite of the corn stem and said with relish: "Although the taste is not as good as those particles, it is sweet and not bad. Besides, it's a waste to throw it away."

Fei Ge Lao Ka, who cherishes food, ate the whole corn stem all over. The mouth is really not covered. Xu Jin couldn't help but speechlessly, and after a while, he said quietly: "Master Fei, most of the ingredients of corn stems are crude fiber, which is not easy to digest. Eating too much will make you prone to constipation!"

Mr. Fei was immediately struck by lightning, and his expression froze like constipation. Once this person is old, his digestive ability is weak. It is quite prominent in this aspect. Sometimes he can't pull it out after squatting in the toilet for most of the day, which is simply miserable. Now he heard that eating corn stems can cause constipation. Xiao Xiao was used to the strong winds and waves. He couldn't help but tremble. I remember that once he tried to pick it up, and the past (shit) was unbearable to look back!

Mr. Fei looked bitter and was not good at making indecent moves in front of his disciples and maids. He gritted the bullet and swallowed the chewed corn stems left in his mouth. Then he said laughing and crying: "Why didn't you, a brat, say earlier, that your teacher will make you miserable."

Xu Jin secretly said, "Master Fei didn't eat much, so it should be a good idea. In early summer, go and make a pot of Tiger Hill tea to help digestion."

Chu Xia had already turned red with her pretty face. She held back her smile and agreed and walked out of the house quickly.

Fei Hong was embarrassed, but he still couldn't help but take another corn to continue eating. This time he didn't dare to eat corn stems anymore. Soon, all four corns were inserted into the stomachs of the master and the other two.

Fei Hong asked unsatisfiedly: "Ziqian, this Nanyang corn is good, I don't know what the yield is?"

Xu Jin smiled and said, "The yield is not as good as sweet potatoes, but the yield per mu is probably not a problem."

Fei Hong's eyes lit up when he heard this and he blurted out: "Good thing, Ziqian brought back how much corn Ziqian brought from Nanyang this time, don't tell me that you will eat it all!"

Xu Jin smiled and said, "How is it possible? The student brought a full 5,000 kilograms of corn from Nanyang this time, which is enough to plant several counties. He will go back and present it to the emperor."

Fei Hong smiled with satisfaction and said, "I know Ziqian, you will not let go of such a good thing."

Xu Jin smiled and said, "Actually, the students discovered another high-yield crop in Manlaga this time. Unfortunately, the harvest season was not yet reached before the students left. In a while, Yu Dayou should send someone to transport it back."

Fei Hong couldn't help but become interested and asked quickly: "What kind of rare thing is it?"

"That thing is called potatoes, it's probably that big." Xu Jin gestured a circle and continued: "The yield is as good as sweet potatoes, and the yield per mu is not a problem. Moreover, it has a wider way of eating and using it, and the taste is very good."

Fei Hong couldn't help but move, stroked his long beard and sighed: "This is really a blessing for the people of the Ming Dynasty, it's great!"

Xu Jin picked up the teapot and poured a cup of Tiger Hill tea for Fei Hong, and smiled and said, "I remember Master Fei once promised students that as long as the students can solve the problem of insufficient food in the Ming Dynasty, they would support the opening of the maritime ban. I wonder if they still count it?"

Fei Hong stroked his beard and laughed and scolded: "A master is a disciple of a saint. How could he do such unbelievable things as breaking his promise? If corn and potatoes really have the yield you said, the master will naturally support the opening of the sea trade. Speaking of the serious Japanese attack this time, the cause is also caused by the strict maritime ban."

Xu Jin couldn't help but be overjoyed. With Master Fei's support, the chances of winning the sea will naturally be greater. He said happily: "The student plans to advise the emperor recently to ask for the ban on the sea. What do you think?"

Fei Hong shook his head and said, "Let's wait a little longer. The two factions are arguing about the rituals of Emperor Xingxian. Ziqian's proposal to open the sea ban at this time is undoubtedly equivalent to causing fire to burn himself!"

Xu Jin frowned. After a detailed discussion between master and apprentice tonight, he had already understood the true intention of Zhu Houcong's boy's southern tour. He was nothing more than a clever attempt to take advantage of the opportunity of returning home to worship his ancestors and set the imperial examination for his biological father. However, Yang Tinghe was obviously not fooled and actually took the opportunity to accompany him to the southern tour.

It can be foreseen that the upstarts and the Puyi faction will soon have a battle. After all, before the emperor returns to Anlu Prefecture, Hubei to worship ancestors, he must set up a set of etiquette for worshiping King Xing, otherwise the sacrificial activities will not be held.

No one knows better than Xu Jin. Zhu Houcan's determination to win a reputation for his biological father is, so the struggle between the two factions will be quite fierce at that time. One person must compromise and concession between Zhu Houcan and Yang Tinghe.

Zhu Hou's lasted for three years and now he has a strong wings. On the other hand, Yang Tinghe has been weakening his power in recent years. As one rises and the other falls, he obviously has no ability to suppress the king of a country. However, although Yang Tinghe is old-fashioned, you cannot deny that he is an honest and honest official. Such a person values ​​integrity more than life. Therefore, as the chief minister of the cabinet who personally praised Zhu Hou's throne, Yang Tinghe will definitely not choose to compromise.

Yang Tinghe neither compromised nor could he rebel, but he was self-evident. The biggest possibility was that he gave up his shoulders and left in anger, which depends on whether Emperor Jiajing agreed or not.

Xu Jin had always planned to stay out of the matter, but the fate was a big deal. Zhu Hougui, the boy, actually traveled thousands of miles to Nanjing to detonate this powder barrel, which was a waste of life. At this point, Xu Jin could no longer stay out of the matter. If he watched the situation again, it would cause some dissatisfaction from the little emperor, and Yang Ting and his sect might not appreciate it.

So if you have to choose a side, Xu Jin will stand firmly on Zhu Houguang's side. Whether it is emotional or not, you must stand Zhu Houguang in terms of interests.

As a veteran in the officialdom, Fei Hong naturally understood Xu Jin's current situation very well, but he had no intention of controlling Xu Jin's choice. He believed that with the skills of his disciple, he would definitely be able to deal with it properly.
Chapter completed!