Chapter 964 The Governor is possessed by a scholar-bureaucrat who worries about the country and the people
Chapter 964 Is the Grand Governor possessed by a scholar-bureaucrat who cares about the country and the people? (Please subscribe and vote)
Li Dejiao's attire at the moment is similar to that of an ordinary farmer, with bare feet and a straw stick in his mouth.
My entire body has been tanned by at least two shades of tan by the still hot winter sun in Jiaozhou.
The black hair on her head was casually pulled up into a bun, making her look like an ordinary Jiaozhou farmer.
Only his strong and straight figure and the horizontal sword at his waist that almost never left his body showed that he was different.
After hearing Governor Gu's questioning words, Li Dejiang spit out the straw stick in his mouth and laughed.
"Uncle, don't worry. This old man Wang is the best farmer in the northern city of Linyi State. His words will definitely be fine."
"That's good. If the harvest can really be completed by the end of spring next year, I will definitely report the victory to the court in person."
"Uncle, don't be too anxious. If you really want to report victory, it's best to take the harvested rice and present it to Chang'an together.
In this way, with the real thing, let’s see who dares not to believe it.”
"At that time, my nephew will also go back to Chang'an. After this trip, he has made such a contribution, I think my father will not look for trouble from me."
When I saw Li Dejiang say the last sentence, I subconsciously touched my butt.
Gu Da immediately burst into laughter, laughed loudly and patted Li Dejiang on the shoulder.
"Don't worry. When the time comes, I will personally write a letter to your father and tell him what my nephew has done.
I don't think it's too late for your father to be happy, so how could he cause trouble for you?"
Li Dejiang was overjoyed and quickly saluted Gu Da. "Thank you uncle, this way, my nephew can also breathe a sigh of relief."
After the two chatted for a while, Gu Da simply went down the high slope and came to the side of the paddy field. Thanks to the climate here, even in the depth of winter.
The climate is cool at best, and there is no time when it feels cold at all.
Looking at the extraordinarily strong seedlings in the paddy field, Gu Da let out a breath.
If it is true that three crops can be harvested a year, given the huge plain of Jiaozhou Dudufu, its grain output will probably not be inferior to that of Jiangnan.
You must know that nowadays, Jiangnan is the largest grain producing area in the Tang Dynasty, and the rice in Jiangnan is only one season a year.
If your Jiaozhou Governor's Mansion can successfully try to grow three crops of rice this year, His Majesty will definitely be very happy.
But originally, the importance of the Jiaozhou Governor's Mansion to the Tang Dynasty, which was only a strategic military location, would probably rise by at least several levels.
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Thinking of this, Gu Da's mind suddenly became hot and he wanted to turn around and return to Jiaozhou City several times.
Write a memorial directly to His Majesty or write a letter to Li Jing, the benefactor, telling them the news.
However, Gu Da was afraid. He was afraid that when he woke up tomorrow, someone would tell him that these were just your dreams.
Gu Da, who seemed worried about gains and losses, couldn't help but let out a long sigh, gritted his teeth and stood up.
After squatting for a long time, his eyes were filled with stars. Gu Da looked at the vast farmland and the endless, uncultivated plains.
I couldn't help but think of how Lu Zhizhou had mentioned to me many times before that he hoped that he could report to the imperial court to farm in Jiaozhou.
In the past, I liked to ignore it because I felt that there was no way for me to gain enough political capital here.
He only thinks about when he can fight in a battle, achieve some military exploits, and be drafted back to Chang'an or go to other places.
But now, looking at these fields, Gu Da started to feel turbulent in his heart.
Not to mention the three-crop rice, even if the vast plains of Jiaozhou were cleared for farming, it would still be a feat.
And if we wait until the end of February or the beginning of March next year, we will really have a bumper harvest of these three rice crops.
At that time, large-scale promotion of planting will also require large areas of cultivated land.
Instead of doing it later, it's better to do it now in advance.
After thinking about this, Gu Da turned his head and asked Li Dejia with a smile.
"My dear nephew, please help me ask Old Man Wang again. With the paddy fields and climate in Jiaozhou, will there be any problem in planting these three crops of rice?"
Li Dejiang nodded and strode away. In a short time, shopkeeper Mo's concubine's biological father, Mr. Wang, an old farming expert from Lin Yiguo, came quickly on foot.
Gu Da put aside his status as the governor of Jiaozhou and had a cordial exchange with Old Man Wang.
I heard this old man Wang’s firm answer and this old farmer’s judgment on farming.
In the end, this heroic governor who was born in the north and grew up in the north made up his mind.
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"Is Governor Gu here?"
Lu Zhizhou, who was attending to official duties in the public room, was deeply surprised when he heard that the head of the Jiaozhou Governor's Office had actually come to his yamen.
Because Governor Gu was never willing to deal with him, an official from Lingnan.
And he repeatedly asked Governor Gu, who was also the governor of Jiaozhou, for farmland.
This Governor Gu was so annoyed that he even didn't bother to pay attention to him in the end.
But today, he actually appeared here, which really made Lu Zhizhou a little confused.
However, he still put aside the official documents and hurried to the Yamen Gate to personally greet Governor Gu, who was in charge of the military and political power of Jiaozhou.
Lu Zhizhou saw the yamen gate and saw that Governor Gu's expression was particularly relaxed, and he couldn't help but be curious.
"Your Majesty has met the Governor. I wonder what the reason for the Governor's visit today is?"
"Oh, Lu Zhizhou, there is no need to be polite. Please get up quickly. Today, the governor is here. Now that you and I are colleagues, we should move around more."
"Now, Lu Zhizhou, you have mentioned to Gu many times the matter of farming in the Jiaozhou Governor's Mansion."
After hearing this, Lu Zhizhou's face, which was originally full of flattery, couldn't help but feel a little ugly.
Reluctantly, he saluted Governor Gu and smiled bitterly. "Is it possible that the Governor wants to tell the subordinates that now is not the time?"
"Ha, you guessed that wrong."
Gu Da couldn't help but laugh heartily.
"The governor came here just to tell you, Lu Zhizhou, that not only did I agree to your request, but... from now on, we will start farming."
Lu Zhizhou stared at this rough old man with an extremely arrogant smile as if he was struck by lightning. What do you mean?
Since you have been here in Jiaozhou for more than a year, I have to look for you at least seven or eight times, just in the hope that you can lend a helping hand.
It is hoped that these elite warriors of the Tang Dynasty can start farming here. In this way, with the land, they can attract more people.
But your mother-in-law became impatient when she heard this, and looked at him over and over again.
For two or three months, you simply avoided seeing this magistrate.
But now, you actually come out and say you want to start farming. Are you sleepy and haven't woken up, or are you possessed by some scholar-official who cares about the country and the people?