Ever since specialty white rice attracted widespread attention, Lin Zhu knew that he couldn't just keep this kind of thing in his own hands. After all, specialty white rice has a high yield and good taste.
And food is the foundation of the country. In this era when the yield per mu is generally very low, special white rice can produce 700 to 800 kilograms of grain per acre. How can those in power let it go?
Therefore, since the transaction with Mu Yue Trading Co., Lin Zhu gradually shifted his focus to wine making and breeding. As for the special rice seeds, he would try his best to leave them to Mu Yue Trading Co., Ltd. for planting.
Even General Chang appreciates this kind of letting go. This is a huge fortune. How can ordinary people give up so easily?
However, judging from the past two years, Lin Zhu's approach is really correct. He has made a lot of money from wine making. Now he also raises a lot of cattle in the pasture, and the number is still increasing.
"Girl Zhu, the grass in your pasture is really good." General Chang called Lin Zhu to the study. "There are a few more foals at the newly opened racecourse, which is very good."
Although General Chang was not in the court, he did not feel relieved. As a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time, he naturally knew the role of horses in battle. After seeing the grass at Linzhu Pasture, General Chang also saw the horses he fed.
He is fat and strong, and his weight and physical fitness are both much higher.
The horses of the Shengyuan Dynasty have always been weaker than those on the grasslands outside the Northwest Territory. Therefore, when resisting foreign enemies, they always suffer some losses, and the cost of buying horses every year also accounts for a large amount of military expenditures.
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Therefore, General Chang reported his constipation to the emperor. He planned to use the grass in Linzhu Pasture to try to raise a group of military horses.
The emperor readily agreed to this proposal. After all, Mu Qiyue and others had already tested the horse first.
After more than a year of trying, General Chang's new racecourse has now achieved quite a lot of results. It is even better than some of the old racecourses in the capital or the horses at private racecourses.
The emperor was so happy that he also asked the garrison at the border to open up large tracts of pasture, not only to supply the existing horses, but also to encourage them to breed more new horses.
"The emperor has decided to give you some rewards, what do you want?" General Chang was in a very good mood. He had been fighting for the country all his life, and nothing made him happier than seeing the military strength strengthened.
"This is all the result of grandpa. If it weren't for grandpa's rich experience, no matter how good the pasture is, he would not be able to raise good horses." Lin Zhu is telling the truth. Raising horses, especially those of the War Army, is not simply about feeding them well.
, and more importantly, to improve their physical fitness. This requires all kinds of training. After all, no matter how good the horse is, it will be afraid of the people or weapons rushing towards it as soon as it enters the battlefield. But it doesn't work.
"You don't have to shirk it yet." General Chang knew that she didn't want to attract too much attention. If the world knew that the grass in Linzhu Pasture had this effect, it would definitely arouse more people's covetousness. "I thought you were good at raising cattle before.
Writing down the conditions of each cow was thought to be unnecessary at the time, but now it seems that this method is really good."
In the new racecourse, all the horses are arranged in this way, and the effect is very obvious. The best are selected. Through the observation and recording of these horses, some more outstanding stallions are selected. The newly bred foals are given to experienced horses.
A horse breeder can tell at a glance that he will be a good horse when he grows up.
This was an unintentional result. All the interests belonged to the country, or the emperor. Lin Zhu didn't want to be tainted in any way, so he instinctively wanted to refuse this reward.
How could General Chang not know about her "timidity" and caution? But since she can't make a name for herself, it's better to take advantage of her a little bit, so as to reassure the emperor.
"Haha, the old general really recognized a good granddaughter." When General Chang said that Lin Zhu gave all the credit to General Chang and Xinma Chang, the emperor also smiled meaningfully.
"Old minister, it is because of the emperor's blessing that I am what I am today. Otherwise, I would be just a useless little old man." Although General Chang is one generation older than the emperor in terms of seniority, General Chang still treats him with the courtesy of a monarch and a minister.
"It seems that Concubine Lan has only met this niece once. How about taking this opportunity to let her accompany Concubine Lan for a few days?" Although the emperor asked, it was obvious that he had already made a decision.
"Old minister, I obey." General Chang vaguely guessed that the emperor had no ill intentions. In addition, being summoned into the palace by the emperor himself, although in the name of accompanying Concubine Lan, would bring unexpected benefits to Lin Zhu, and his identity was even more important.
A rising tide will lift all boats.
After all, it is rare to have many companions in the palace to gain honors and favors.
So Lin Zhu, amidst the envy of many noble ladies, entered the palace to accompany Empress Lan Fei.
To be honest, Lin Zhu was not interested in this so-called honor and favor at all. In the emperor's harem, the majority were women, and the women here were models of intrigue and intrigue. In addition, there were the most rules and etiquette. Who knew which sentence was
Whose minefield is it? If you accidentally say the wrong thing and offend someone, it will be bad.
After being reprimanded for a few words, he still wanted to do it, just in case any noble person got angry and slapped him or opened his mouth and said, "Come here, take her out and chop her up." Lin Zhu felt that she had no place to cry.
General Chang and others found it funny that Lin Zhu was so timid. He actually regarded the palace as a scourge. Not to mention that the emperor personally invited her, but just looking at Concubine Lan's status in the palace, no one would easily
How was she treated?
She just didn't give the emperor face by embarrassing her. Those concubines were stupid and would do this. It would make the emperor dislike her and it wouldn't do them any good at all.
General Chang also specially arranged for Aunt Chang to stay with her and remind her of anything. This made Lin Zhu feel at ease.
But Fu Dou'er was a little reluctant to leave Lin Zhu, so he held her hand and acted coquettishly for a while.
When I arrived at the palace, I met Concubine Lan. She was just as graceful as when I first met him two or three years ago. She had a beautiful face and delicate skin. She didn't look like a woman in her thirties at all. Compared with her actual age, at least.
Eight years difference.
"Meet Concubine Lan." Lin Zhu bowed politely and said hello, and his movements were in accordance with the palace etiquette taught by Aunt Chang.
"Get up." Empress Lan looked at Lin Zhu with satisfaction, "Well, we haven't seen each other for two years, and she has become a big girl." Lin Zhu was not from the Chang family, so Empress Lan had always been a little unfamiliar with her, but
As the emperor mentioned Lin Zhu's name in front of her more and more times, and her father, General Chang, would also praise Lin Zhu's well-behaved and polite manners, Concubine Lan's impression of her became better and better.
"Thank you for the compliment, Concubine Lan." Lin Zhu lowered his head slightly, looking gentle and humble.
Concubine Lan also knew that she was a little reserved, so she tried her best to ask her about some of her life situations as gently as possible. She also told Lin Zhu the main purpose of calling her into the palace this time.
"The Emperor is considerate of your young age and should not be too arrogant, so I will take this opportunity to compensate you with some rewards."
Lin Zhu was surprised. This was such an enviable reward, but he didn't turn it down.
"Don't worry, those things will not be known to others." Concubine Lan has also come into contact with many young ladies from the world, and none of them is as afraid of these rewards from the heavenly family as Lin Zhu. She is not as cautious as a little girl, and that's why
This low-key and unassuming attitude allowed her to gain the emperor's favor so quickly.
Lin Zhu thanked Empress Lan Fei again.
"Haha, you are too timid." Empress Lan Fei smiled softly. With herself and the Chang family protecting her, those outside did not dare to do anything to her. Besides, she had also heard about her.
The relationship with the Zhang family and the Du family is also good. With so much support, others would be happy if they didn't become arrogant.
"A civilian girl is lucky enough to have the general's love. Naturally, she should cherish the blessing. Otherwise, if she causes trouble to the general's mansion, she will be ashamed of how grandpa treats civilian girls." Although Lin Zhu's words were a bit flattering, it was clear that Concubine Lan
The empress was very satisfied after hearing this.
After talking to Lin Zhu for a while, Concubine Lan was also a little tired, so she sent someone to take her to the room where she was temporarily resting.
"Huh." Lin Zhu breathed out softly, feeling a little more relaxed until now. This is still the case with Concubine Lan, who has to be so careful. If it were another concubine, she would probably lose a lot of brain cells.
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"Actually, the girl doesn't have to be like this." Aunt Chang persuaded Lin Zhu when she saw how tired she was. "The girl and Empress Lan are now a family, and with your current status, both the general and Empress Lan will care about you very much.
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What Aunt Chang said is not unreasonable. Now the interests of the General's Mansion and Lin Zhu are tied together. The better the General's Mansion, the more stable Concubine Lan's position in the palace will be, and she will receive more protection. But
This statement is too realistic and ignores the true feelings.
Emotions gradually deepen over time. From being polite at the beginning, Lin Zhu now has a sense of identification with the Chang family.
When they arrived at the palace, they naturally had to pay a visit to the master of the harem. Under the leadership of Empress Lan, Lin Zhu followed closely to Kunning Palace where the empress was.
I knelt on the ground to salute the queen. After all, my clothes were not very thick. When my knees touched the cold floor, it was not only uncomfortable, but also caused some pain in my knees over time.
The empress who was sitting on top was just talking nonsense with Concubine Lan, and deliberately forgot about Lin Zhu.
"Oh, look at my memory. I was so busy talking to Sister Lan that I forgot that your little niece is still very formal. You are the same, why didn't you remind me?" The Empress blamed the maid next to her.
"It was my servant's negligence. Please forgive me, Concubine Lan." The palace maid immediately apologized to Concubine Lan, the fear on her face clearly showing.
Concubine Lan knew that this was the Queen's deliberate act, but she couldn't bear to express it in front of her. She said calmly, "This girl was stunned by the Queen's power to grace the world the first time she entered the palace. How can it be anyone else's fault?"
What?" Concubine Lan's eyes did not move, but she did not let Lin Zhu suffer in vain.
In the eyes of the concubines, Lin Zhu's sudden arrival was simply because Concubine Lan was favored by the emperor and they could not do anything to her, so they could only take it out on Lin Zhu.
After an hour, I finally entered the backstage (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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ISBN:3063638
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