Eunuch Jixiang found that his master was in a good mood today. Usually when he came in after midnight, he would have to call out the door several times. Today, before he even called the door, the master heard his movements and asked him to come in.
"Master, it's time to get up."
Eunuch Jixiang entered the inner hall. Zhao Jing had already stood up from the couch and put on her dragon robe. Now she was sitting in front of the table looking at the book in her hand with expectation on her face.
Eunuch Jixiang came closer to serve him, and from the corner of his eye he vaguely caught sight of corn and the words Zhenjiang Prefecture on it.
He suddenly thought, no wonder the master got up so early today. It turned out that there was a new discovery in Zhenjiang Prefecture. The master liked the watermelon last time. What could this corn be? Eunuch Jixiang is the same as Zhao Jing. curious.
"Go to court!"
The courtiers outside the Jinluan Palace stood in two rows according to their official positions. Shen Yanqing followed Mr. Wei and stood in front. The courtiers next to him kept looking at him.
Why did Shen Yanqing, the magistrate of Zhenjiang Prefecture, come to the capital? Did the emperor have an order to transfer him back to the capital?
Everyone's thoughts were racing. They all knew the state of Zhenjiang Mansion's economic recovery. Shen Yanqing was a capable person.
The emperor sent him to Zhenjiang Mansion as an important task, and he completed it so well that he slapped Prime Minister Liu and others in the face. This visit to Beijing was quite exciting.
Several ministers looked at Prime Minister Liu and Shen Yanqing with vague eyes. The old Prime Minister Liu was standing in the first place. His eyes were slightly closed and it seemed that he was closing his eyes to rest. In fact, his fists were clenched under his wide sleeves. .
The better Shen Yanqing's political performance during his tenure, the more he showed that his subordinates were useless. Otherwise, Shen Yanqing could develop Zhenjiang Prefecture as a scholar just as Li Mu failed to do. Wouldn't this be a step on his face?
Prime Minister Liu wished that Shen Yanqing died in Zhenjiang Mansion. He should never have come to Beijing. Since he did not understand current affairs and sided with the new emperor, don't blame him for being cruel!
Prime Minister Liu's lowered eyes flashed with a fierce look, leaving two shallow fingerprints on the tablet.
Shen Yanqing stood behind Mr. Wei, looking at everyone with neither humility nor arrogance. The green official uniform on his body looked like a green bamboo. He was tall and elegant, and compared to Prime Minister Liu's group who held grudges, the officials from the emperor's group were all Showing appreciation.
This Shen Zhuangyuan is a talent that can be made. Not only does he do things properly, but his character is neither arrogant nor impatient. He is a man who can be friends with.
Shen Yanqing didn't know that he had received a lot of praise. The door of the Jinluan Palace opened and he filed in along with the ministers. Zhao Jing sat on the dragon chair and saw Shen Yanqing in the crowd at a glance.
He paused for a moment at the bamboo basket in Shen Yanqing's hand, feeling a little excited and wanting him to bring the basket up immediately.
Zhao Jing endured the excitement in his heart and after listening to the minister in front, he named Shen Yanqing.
"What brings Qing Shen to Beijing from Zhenjiang Prefecture?"
Although Shen Yanqing had already submitted the discount through Mr. Wei last night, Zhao Jing still asked again.
Shen Yanqing walked out of the team, bent down to salute, and raised the basket in front of him.
"Reporting to the emperor, I am here to offer corn."
"Oh? What is this corn?"
Zhao Jing asked, and the ministers around him also looked at the basket in his hand.
They had long heard that Shen Yanqing and his wife planted many rare crops. For example, the watermelon that was very popular in the capital recently was grown in Zhenjiang Prefecture.
Many ministers have eaten watermelon. Although watermelon tastes very good, it is just a fruit and vegetable, and it can still be used to express its merits in front of the emperor.
Everyone sneered at Shen Yanqing, thinking that he was just a villain who knew how to work hard, and they had no expectations for the corn in his basket.
Shen Yanqing turned a blind eye to everyone's looks. He took out the corn from the bamboo basket. Although the courtiers despised him, they still stared at him closely.
I saw a few sticks wrapped with leaves in the bamboo basket. They were ordinary and there was nothing unusual about them. Everyone had expressions of "Sure enough" on their faces. They just said, what good thing can Shen Yanqing come up with? .
Although Zhao Jing was also disappointed, he had the information written by Shen Yanqing and knew that the high yield of this corn must be extraordinary, so he patiently waited for Shen Yanqing's next move.
Shen Yanqing slowly peeled off its coat, revealing the golden rice grains inside. The corn was of good variety, with plump grains, and grew neatly on the cob. It looked pleasant.
"Your Majesty, this is corn. It can be steamed and eaten, and can also be used to make steamed buns and porridge. It can not only be used as a staple food, but can also be used for cooking. Moreover, corn has a high yield. The planting time is staggered with wheat and rice. If the common people grow corn, one acre of land will be used every year. You can get at least five hundred more stones!"
As Shen Yanqing finished speaking, the court was filled with excitement.
"There are five hundred stones per acre of land. Is it true what Mr. Shen said?"
The Minister of Household Affairs asked with a shocked look on his face. He managed the treasury of the Great Yan Dynasty and knew how short of food the Great Yan Dynasty was now.
Otherwise, if there is a famine in Zhenjiang Prefecture, the emperor will not be able to open warehouses to provide relief. If the corn output is really what Shen Yanqing said, it will really save the lives of the people.
"Everything Ziyan said is true. This corn was planted by my wife herself. When it was mature, Ziyan weighed it personally. It was six hundred stones."
In fact, he said that five hundred shi was less. Shen Yanqing took into account the different soil and climate in different places, so he said the corn yield was less, but this number still shocked everyone.
Five hundred shi. Now the yield of wheat and rice per mu is only 300 shi. This is almost double the output. How could it not surprise the ministers? Even Prime Minister Liu looked at Shen Yanqing.
If what Shen Yanqing said is true, then he has really done a good deed that benefits the country and the people. It is a pity that such a person belongs to the emperor's faction.
Prime Minister Liu has a busy mind and hesitates for the first time about Liu Ruyan's request. If he really marries his daughter to him, won't Shen Yanqing become a member of his group?
However, Prime Minister Liu still has to wait and see what his abilities are.
"well!"
In the midst of everyone's admiring or hesitant looks, Zhao Jing laughed loudly.
"Shen Qing is indeed our lucky star in the Yan Dynasty. He not only saved thousands of people in Zhenjiang Prefecture, but also found this high-yielding crop, good!"
Zhao Jing now looked at Shen Yanqing like he was looking at a treasure. He was indeed right about the wrong person when he asked this unfounded scholar to manage a state capital.
"I am very frightened. This is all thanks to the emperor. God bless Dayan, so my wife discovered this corn."
Shen Yanqing leaned over and saluted, which not only complimented the emperor, but also pointed out that it was Jiang Miao who discovered the corn. He just presented the corn and did not dare to take credit.
"There is no need to be modest. Both Shen Qing and your lady care about the people and think about the people. Anyone else would not pay attention to this corn."
Zhao Jing waved her hand, telling Shen Yanqing not to be humble. He already valued Shen Yanqing, but now his heart was even more inclined towards him.
Now that he was showing off his merits to his wife, he knew that he loved his wife, so he decided to do what he wanted with this reward.
"Shen Qing discovered high-yielding crops and was promoted to the first rank. His wife, Jiang, showed good looks and intelligence. She was considerate of the people and was given a head, a handsome face, and a hundred taels of gold."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shen Yanqing was not happy when he was promoted, but he showed his merit to Jiang Miao and earned a reward, which made him happy.
Seeing the joy on his face, Zhao Jing couldn't help but chuckle in her heart. Not only was his minister outstanding in ability, but he was also a wife-loving man, which made him look up to him even more.
