A soldier behind the gate saw two important people standing at the door. He quickly came out to greet them, and then stood aside respectfully.
"Zhongxing Hou, this Agricultural Research Institute uses the word you mentioned. In the opinion of my subordinate, the co-author should be called Shennongyuan." Xu Guangqi said to Zhong Jinwei with a smile.
Zhong Jinwei felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, and he was just talking according to the habits of later generations.
If you really want to choose a name that sounds nice and has a source of origin, you really can't compete with these ancient people.
Without thinking, Xu Guangqi continued: "I just think the five words "Agricultural Research Institute" are easy to understand, so I used these five words. This dynasty needs a pragmatic attitude to do things!"
He felt that most of his colleagues in the DPRK only knew how to talk, and although things were getting better now, Xu Guangqi still felt that pragmatism was what was needed most at the moment.
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. He thought that Xu Guangqi was worried about his identity and chose this name because he wanted to please himself.
But whether there is such a meaning in it, probably no one except Xu Guangqi knows.
"Master Xu, it's getting dark, take me in and take a look." Seeing that it was almost dusk, Zhong Jinwei said to Xu Guangqi.
Xu Guangqi nodded slightly, made a gesture towards the door and said: "Hou Zhongxing, please."
Zhong Jinwei was not polite and went in directly. Otherwise, if you are polite, it is already dark. This is not a pragmatic attitude.
After entering the door, we were faced with several acres of land with some plants planted, but no one was seen.
On the left is a row of houses. Only two or three houses have lights shining through the window paper.
The guard was following the big shot and wanted to call him out to see him, but was stopped by Xu Guangqi.
It's getting dark, and after a ceremony, you can't see anything.
Xu Guangqi stood on the right side of Zhong Jinwei. When he saw Marquis Zhongxing looking at the scene inside, he introduced him: "Everything has just begun and is very simple. Marquis Zhongxing, please look here."
When Xu Guangqi said this, he pointed to the few acres of tunnel with his hand and said: "I just planted some things, including the sweet potato seedlings. It's over there. Marquis Zhongxing, why don't you go over and have a look?"
Zhong Jinwei shook his head, it was already almost dark today, why did he go over there to watch.
Fortunately, he was close. Although Xu Guangqi was older, he could still clearly see Zhong Jinwei shaking his head.
He also knew that the light was too dark now. This Agricultural Research Institute was just a start-up, and it was indeed very crude, without even a torch.
Xu Guangqi no longer insisted, and pointed to the row of houses and said: "Over there are experienced farmers found around the capital, and they serve here. In addition, an official was transferred from the Ministry of Works to take care of this place.
If something happens, the old farmer will report it to the officials for recording, and the officials will send the records to the subordinates every month for review."
At this time, in those places where there was light, someone heard voices and held an oil lamp with his hand and went out to check what was going on. When the guard behind Xu Guangqi saw it, he quickly stepped forward and whispered something.
When the person who came out heard this, the oil lamp in his hand shook, and he quickly turned around and went back to the house.
In the blink of an eye, five more people came out of the room, led by the man holding the lamp, who walked over quickly.
When they got closer, Zhong Jinwei discovered that it was five old men, who should be the experienced farmers Xu Guangqi mentioned.
I saw five old people approaching, kneeling on the ground and shouting, "The common people pay homage to the Marquis of Zhongxing and pay homage to Xu Shangshu."
Zhong Jinwei quickly stepped forward to support the person closest to him and said: "Old men, please get up, there is no need to be so polite."
Xu Guangqi thought it was normal, but when he saw what Zhong Jinwei said, he also said: "Everyone, get up."
Although the five old farmers couldn't see clearly the facial expressions of the two adults because it was already dark, they still had no problem hearing the voices, so they stood up.
There was still wind outside, causing the oil lamp to flicker.
Zhong Jinwei already had some ideas in his mind after just observing and listening to Xu Guangqi's introduction. Then he turned to Xu Guangqi and said, "Master Xu, let's go into the room to talk?"
Xu Guangqi only said that it was too late today, and Marquis Zhongxing might not be able to say anything after reading it, so he planned to wait until tomorrow.
Unexpectedly, Marquis Zhongxing invited him into the house to talk. He was so happy that he immediately agreed. Under the leadership of the old farmer, he entered the house with the oil lamp on.
The house was intact, but there wasn't much furniture inside. There were only some tables and chairs, and there were curtains leading to several other rooms. Zhong Jinwei guessed that this was where a few old farmers rested.
At Zhong Jinwei's invitation, several old farmers also sat on the stools on one side, looking very reserved at the two adults sitting at the table.
After Zhong Jinwei looked around, he asked Xu Guangqi a little strangely: "Master Xu, didn't you say there is another official?"
"Oh, it should have been that he left the office and went home before we came." Xu Guangqi replied.
Seeing Zhong Jinwei frown, Xu Guangqi looked around again, and with a thought in his heart, he explained: "Tomorrow a group of handymen will arrive. They are all strong and strong people who can give them a beating."
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he thought it was pretty much the same, but he still had something to say: "Master Xu, I have some suggestions for this agricultural research institute."
"Oh, please speak, Marquis Zhongxing." Xu Guangqi looked at Zhong Jinwei and said seriously.
"I guess this Agricultural Research Institute was founded by you based on your own experience in planting at home, right?" Zhong Jinwei looked at Xu Guangqi under the dim light and asked.
Xu Guangqi was slightly stunned after hearing this. He didn't expect Marquis Zhongxing to ask such a question. But he immediately nodded and said, "That's why I asked Marquis Zhongxing to come over and give me some advice."
Zhong Jinwei did not immediately express his suggestion. He turned to the five old farmers and asked: "Old man, are you literate?"
When the five old farmers heard this, they quickly stood up and shook their heads. One of them replied: "We are all illiterate."
Zhong Jinwei nodded after hearing this, then turned back and asked Xu Guangqi: "Do the officials transferred by Mr. Xu know about farming?"
Xu Guangqi was confused by Zhong Jinwei's question and answered mechanically: "I don't think I understand very well."
Zhong Jinwei finally understood. He saw that he and Xu Guangqi were here. The five old farmers were very nervous, so they stood up and said to Xu Guangqi: "Master Xu, how about we go find a place to have dinner and chat while eating?
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When Xu Guangqi heard this, he stood up and said, "Why don't you go to my house to have dinner with Marquis Zhongxing?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard that he was trying to get a favor from a famous historical figure, he felt no psychological burden at all and agreed immediately.
After arriving at the Xu Mansion, after some courtesy and dinner, Xu Guangqi led Zhong Jinwei to his study to discuss matters.
Zhong Jinwei was also quite curious about Xu Guangqi's study. After entering the door, he looked around.
What somewhat disappointed him was that Xu Guangqi's study room was not much different from the study room of ordinary people. There were no scientific instruments or the like as he had imagined. Only one thing hanging on the wall aroused his curiosity.
At this time, Xu Guangqi moved him to the coffee table aside and sat down respectively. The maid who followed him served tea and then retreated.
Only then did Zhong Jinwei have time to point to the statue on the wall and said, "So Mr. Xu really believes this?"