People who have never experienced a famine will not understand why people in this era attach so much importance to food. From the emperor to the common people, regardless of reality or superstition, when it comes to farming season and food, they are always full of awe of God.
Now a brand new kind of food has appeared, and in Li Zhi's opinion, it seems that it will be at his fingertips.
It is natural to understand Li Zhi's excitement. This is not only a matter of the emperor's personal achievements, it is also related to the national status of Li Tang.
If the people do not starve from generation to generation, as long as the rulers of the past dynasties do not commit suicide, their country will not be lost. Even if they are a stupid and incompetent prodigal, it will be enough for him to lose for 180 years.
This is what new food means to rulers.
Its significance has gone far beyond the expansion of territory, and any emperor with a little foresight can see its importance at a glance.
When Li Zhi thought that such a great achievement was about to befall him, he couldn't help but be excited and worried about gains and losses.
Last year, when he was worshiping his ancestors, Li Zhi knelt in front of the ancestral tablet in the Taimiao Temple and had a good time. Because the Tang Dynasty took Tuyuhun into his pocket and made it the country. At that time, Li Zhi was reverently reciting the memorial inscription, but his expression was filled with pride.
To cover it up, it would be as good as dancing in Taimiao Square.
If we get new grain seeds this year and sow them now in the spring, if we can really harvest more than 5,000 kilograms per mu, then what posture should Li Zhi continue to perform in front of the Ancestral Temple when worshiping his ancestors this year?
Probably the only way to express his joyful and arrogant mood was to silently make a cross in front of the ancestral tablet.
I don’t dare to think about it, I don’t dare to think about it, it makes me pee just thinking about it.
"Jingchu, for new grains, I will give you whatever you want. Even if I use my royal army to destroy any country nearby, I will support you without hesitation."
Li Zhi said earnestly and sincerely: "I said, no matter the cost, no matter the consequences, in short, new grain seeds must be obtained, Jingchu must do it, don't let me down."
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "As I said, try your best. There are too many uncertain factors in this matter, and the only clue is in that person."
"But please rest assured, Your Majesty, even if this clue is broken, I still have other ways. Although it will cost some money, food and time, I can guarantee to get new grain seeds."
Li Zhi opened his eyes wide: "Is there any other way?"
"Yes, I actually know the origin of the new grain. The trouble is that it is on the other side of the ocean. To get it, I, the Tang Dynasty, need to build sea ships, recruit sailors, accumulate navigation experience, and need a correct certificate.
Navigation charts…”
Li Zhi was shocked: "Can you do all of this?"
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "I can take out the navigation chart and point out the specific route. The rest depends on whether the ships of the Tang Dynasty are strong and the sailors can't live up to their expectations. If I go back and forth for a year or two, I will probably be able to do it."
It’s done.”
Li Zhi was surprised: "Why do you know this?"
Li Qinzai blinked quickly. This is hard to explain. Could it be that the world map was brought out of the mother's womb?
"Well……"
Unexpectedly, Li Zhi said "oh" again and suddenly said: "Disciple of the Mohist family, disciple of the Mohist family! You have many weird abilities, which are probably passed down by the Mohist family. It's ridiculous that I still want to find out the root cause, haha."
Li Qinzai was stunned, then moved and said: "Exactly!"
It saves both worry and effort to chat with self-righteous people.
"Jingchu doesn't have to worry about the bad luck that Nestorian has done to you lately," Li Zhi sneered twice and said, "Come on, I will take care of them in a while, especially Yang Shuen."
"Whoever puts obstacles in the way of my new grain crops and creates trouble is my sworn enemy!"
Li Qinzai said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty."
"Is that enough to just say thank you? I'm getting more and more ignorant of etiquette. I've been in the house for so long without saying anything. Go and get ten or eight pig trotters. I'll warm them up and get a few kilograms of beef. You watch.
manage."
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At night, Li Zhi, who had eaten too much, stayed in another courtyard to sleep as usual.
Ganjingzhuang has almost become Li Zhi's second home, and he doesn't regard himself as an outsider at all.
According to the original history, during this period, Li Zhi lost interest in Chang'an City and frequently visited Luoyang. Nowadays, he rarely goes to Luoyang, but Ganjingzhuang comes here every now and then.
In the quiet village, you can occasionally hear the whistling of the wind and the barking of dogs from farmers' houses.
Unknown wild birds make sad calls in the mountains and forests. In the season when all things come to life, insects hide in the grass and scream in courtship.
Late at night, a rapid sound of horse hooves came from the entrance of the village, and then disappeared at the entrance of the village.
When Li Zhi came to Ganjingzhuang, the security work was always tight. Starting from the village entrance to every corner of the village, they were sealed tightly by the guards, and no strangers could enter.
The sound of horse hooves coming from outside the village was stopped at the entrance of the village. A moment later, a guard general galloped towards the other courtyard.
The gate of the other courtyard was closed tightly, and the generals raised their fists and banged on the door without paying much attention.
Manager Song put on his clothes and opened the door, staring at the general with dissatisfaction.
The general's face was full of anxiety, and he shouted loudly: "Please report to the emperor and Li County Marquis immediately that someone has arrived at the entrance of the village with new grain seeds!"
Soon, the candles in each wing of the Li family courtyard were lit, and many people woke up after hearing the sound.
Li Qinzai was wearing a single coat. As soon as he opened the door, he saw a white shadow swooping past in front of him.
Li Qinzai blinked in shock, what a ghost?
Turning around, he saw Li Zhi wearing only his inner clothes and bare feet, running desperately towards the door.
Li Qinzai was stunned for a while, and then ran away.
At the entrance of Ganjingzhuang Village, a group of guards held torches and surrounded a few people.
Li Zhi actually ran to the entrance of the village with bare feet, ignoring the scratching stones on the ground.
Li Qinzai followed closely, and the two rushed to the entrance of the village. They were surprised to find that Zinu and several followers were surrounded by guards. She and her followers were all scarred, but Zinu was holding an iron basin in his hand.
Full of soil.
When Li Zhi saw the iron basin, his expression became crazier and his breathing became heavier.
However, the imperial guard stopped in front of Li Zhi without understanding: "Your Majesty, this person has unknown origin, be careful..."
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! Get out!" Li Zhi kicked the guard aside and squatted in front of Zi Nu. His fiery eyes were fixed on the iron basin in her hand, and he trembled with trembling lips: "
It, it...is a new grain?"
Li Qinzai stood behind Li Zhi, his eyes were not on the iron basin, but looking at the scarred Zi Nu with distress.
Li Qinzai never expected that Zi Nu leaving without saying a word would bring him such a big surprise.
After Zi Nu left, Li Qinzai didn't expect anything from her at all, and concluded that she would get nothing from her trip.
His key attack direction is Iduo.
Unexpectedly, before Iduo opened his mouth, Zinu had already brought back new grain seeds.
Li Zhi took the iron basin from Zi Nu's hand and stared at the ordinary soil in the basin with a crazy expression. His cheeks twitched violently from time to time, like a donkey galloping hundreds of miles, panting heavily.
But Li Qinzai walked up to Zi Nu, lifted her up with both hands, patted Feng Chen on her shoulder, and said distressedly: "Where is the injury? Does it still hurt?"
The tired-looking Zi Nu's eyes turned red, and she suddenly threw herself into his arms and burst into tears.