"Mr. Zheng, I heard that this king seems to have a bad reputation..."
Sutiba asked with some confusion.
Zheng Xuan nodded and said: "This person has always ignored etiquette and law, has a perverse temperament, is not in harmony with the ministers, and the emperor does not like it..." Hearing what he said, Sutiba asked with some doubts: "Then Why can this person still serve as Situ?"
But he was a little confused. He was a smart man, and was kept by Zheng Xuan as the chief historian. As early as when he heard that Situ was coming to Liangzhou in person, he started to inquire about this Situ, but what he heard The news they received was all about Qingfu, Zhao Gao, or the notorious people who invited Wang Jiexin to cook, but they didn't find out any of this Situ's preferences or strengths.
He really couldn't understand how a person with such a bad conduct, who was not in harmony with all the officials, and even the emperor hated him, could become the third prince of the dynasty?
"Hahaha, because of his talent!" Zheng Xuan replied with a smile.
Sutiba still didn't understand. He could only guess in his heart that maybe this person was very wise or from a very noble family.
They had long received the news that Situ was coming. Zheng Xuan didn't care about it and was still busy with his own affairs. Sutiba wanted to do something for Zheng Xuan and entertain this Situ well, but he couldn't find what he liked. Today, they received news from the inn that this Situ had arrived in Liangzhou and was heading towards Guzang County. Out of courtesy to the three princes, Zheng Xuan took him out of the city gate to greet him.
Although it was already the spring plowing season, it was still very cold outside. After a while, Sutiba was shivering. Zheng Xuan was also feeling a little unwell. After waiting for a long time, this person did not come. Sutiba asked in confusion. He said: "Is it because it's cold here that Situ has never come..."
"This...it's better to send someone to investigate..."
Zheng Xuan went back with him and went about his own business. After waiting for several days, there was still no sign of Situ. Zheng Xuan became a little panicked and quickly sent people to look for him. Liangzhou was not too peaceful. He was Afraid that something might happen to Situ in Liangzhou, he sent Sutiba to search personally, but he was still busy.
What he was busy with was the cotton farming land in Guzang County. He bought a lot of seeds from merchants. This time he wanted to see if cotton could be grown in Liangzhou. , of course, cotton cultivation has also begun to be promoted in the Western Regions. If it is also possible in Liangzhou, he will also try to plant it in the Central Plains. This material is very useful for cold resistance!
Zheng Xuan personally rushed outside the plowing fields. In the several hectares of plowing fields, the farmers were busy. Zheng Xuan sat on the bullock cart and looked at the farmers. He kept asking the officials about the progress and difficulties of the farming. While he was asking, Sutiba quickly ran over on horseback, dismounted, and hurried to Zheng Xuan's side. He said nervously: "Mr. Zheng, the post said that Situ was already on his way that night. Already.."
Zheng Xuan frowned. Could it be that something bad happened to this guy and he was assassinated? This is not impossible. There are too many people in the world who hate Wang Fu, but if he died in Liangzhou, there would be nothing he could do. I've told the emperor, Sutiba obviously thought the same, and he asked tremblingly: "Should we send out the entire county to inquire around?"
"No need!!" A voice came from the field.
Zheng Xuan and Sutiba turned around and saw a farmer wearing a bamboo hat slowly stood up, wiped the dust from his face, and looked at Zheng Xuan. Zheng Xuan looked at it for a moment, was shocked, and quickly got off the cart and handed over his hands. He bowed: "Meet Situ!"
Sutiba opened her mouth wide and forgot to salute for a moment.
The man nodded, walked from the farmland, patted the soil in his hands, and walked to Zheng Xuan. Many people emerged from the field and stood around him. This person was Wang Fu. , Wang Fu frowned and said: "I heard what those old farmers said, this place is short of water and it is not easy to farm. I also asked those outsiders, they said that cotton does not need too much water, but it must be warm. Here It’s so cold in spring, how about summer?”
"The summer is hot..."
"It is such a great thing that it is not difficult to cultivate this thing. If it can be successfully cultivated here, it can also be done in the Central Plains. You also need to send people to the outside of the territory to have a look. If there are other crops, they will definitely be found. ...." Wang Fu asked with a frown.
"yes..."
"I also know that many places in Liangzhou are relatively warm, so you can't just try planting in one place. You can try those places too..."
"Situ, when did you come...and why are you here and not in contact with us?" Zheng Xuan still couldn't hold it back and asked with some doubts.
"What are you asking about these useless nonsense..." Wang Fu said disdainfully, and then added: "The plows given to them are a bit old. I have worn out one in the past few days. Liangzhou is already so poor. Is this the point?"
For some reason, Zheng Xuan suddenly had a different kind of respect for Wang Fu in his heart. He bowed: "I was negligent. I hope Situ can forgive me..."
"It doesn't have to be like this. You are smarter than those ministers in the court. However, you only have the talent to win. As a parent, you have to do everything yourself. Do you understand?"
"Thank you Situ for your teaching..."
Seeing Sutiba pulling Zheng Xuan into the farmland and not knowing what he was saying, he suddenly felt that he probably knew why this person was Situ. This was a very vague feeling, and he quickly followed him.
In the next few days, Wang Fu led Zheng Xuan to many places in Liangzhou. Because he used to live in seclusion in Liangzhou, he also knew the climate of most places. He pointed out many places that were suitable for cotton farming. In addition, He also wanted to go to the Western Regions to watch and see the border guards. Zheng Xuan had no complaints and followed Wang Fu everywhere.
Sutiba couldn't bear it anymore. Many officials were busy and busy. Situ wanted to come to inspect in person. Instead of going to the government office, he wanted to go to the villagers' homes in the fields. Wouldn't this cost them their lives? It would be harmful. As a result, these officials are busy in the fields day and night, going around to teach and farm mulberry trees, and they don't dare to rest for half a day. What's more, this guy is walking very fast. He is still in Fufeng today, and he will be in Jincheng tomorrow...
This crazy speed of patrols made the officials tremble with fear.
Walking in the fields, Sutiba felt helpless and murmured in Kushan language: "Is this a noble or a farmer, hanging out in the fields all day long..."
Unexpectedly, Wang Fu, who was leaning forward and stroking the soil, suddenly stood up, looked at Sutiba with some disdain, and asked in standard Kushan dialect: "Really?"
Sutiba was so frightened that he almost jumped up and said quickly: "Excuse me, sir, I didn't know that you actually understand Kushan language..."
"Really?" Wang Fu asked, and said with some disdain: "In the past few days, the Yuezhi farmers I summoned with Zheng Xuan have probably learned. Are you from the Yuezhi?", these words
, but he said it in Chinese.
Sutiba was already shocked. In just a few days, you have already learned Kushan language? It took him four years to barely learn Chinese. He was worthy of being a Situ at that time. He looked at it with great admiration.
Wang Fu nodded and replied: "I am indeed from the Yueshi family, and now I serve as the chief historian under Zheng Gong's account..."
Wang Fu nodded, frowning in thought. He wanted to know more about the situation on the Yuezhi side. Of course, those farmers didn't know as much as this smart-looking guy... But before that, there were still
I can't let this guy see that I only learned that sentence...