In the backyard of Sikong Mansion, Wang Fu and Chang Sun Chong were both too angry to come out when they saw all the rotten seeds.
This is the biggest secret of Sikong Mansion in recent times. In order to grow peppers, the housekeeper Wang Fu has to stay here even if he doesn't eat or drink. Changsun Wuji comes to visit every three days, and Changsun Chong goes there every other day.
Huxian went to inquire about the news, so that he could grow peppers and present them to His Majesty as auspicious things. At that time, he could also win a title for Changsun Chong.
In the past, the second generation of nobles in Chang'an City had nothing to do except eat and drink and oppress the people.
But since Du He appeared, this trend has gone astray.
Yuchi Baolin, that big fool, got a knighthood by digging coal.
Two brothers of the Wei family, Wei Shuyu and Wei Shuwan, earned their titles by raising pigs.
Dai Jinyun, Dai Zhou's nephew, earned a knighthood by cooking pork.
Other families were no longer calm and asked their children to go to Hu County to farm and raise pigs, just to earn some credit.
For a time, all the second generation nobles were well-educated and hard-working.
But Changsun Wuji knew that for Yuchi Baolin, Wei Shuyu and others to obtain titles, their merit was one thing, but opportunity was also very important. Nowadays, it is no longer possible to farm and raise pigs.
Only this auspiciousness has a lot to do.
The reason why potatoes are called auspicious is because their yield per mu can reach more than 800 kilograms, which can save countless lives.
Chili peppers are delicious and unique, and they can definitely become the second auspicious sign.
That’s why he spared no effort to do this!
He even killed Mr. Niu for fear of leaking the news.
Who would have known that after all the busy work, in the end it was all in vain.
He was silent, his face gloomy.
After a long while, he raised his head and said: "Chong'er, follow my father into the palace, and call Master Kong by the way."
Changsun Chong was stunned and asked curiously: "Dad, what's going on?"
Changsun Wuji said coldly: "We can't grow peppers, and we can't let Du He grow them. Chong'er, haven't you seen it during the time you've been in Hu County? That lazy guy Du He, how can he?"
Perhaps by planting peppers himself, he must have handed over this matter to His Royal Highness. His Royal Highness is his student and the director of the Agricultural Research Institute. He will definitely listen to Du He honestly... Now, we have to stop it.
Du He has grown chili peppers, so the only way to make a fuss is from His Highness the Crown Prince. Without further ado, you will follow my father into the palace."
Changsun Wuji's character is a typical one. I can't stand it, so I'll throw the pot away.
Changsun Chong heard this and nodded hurriedly.
The father and son left Sikong Mansion and went to the Imperial Academy in person to invite Kong Yingda, and the three of them rushed to the palace together.
In the imperial study room of Taiji Palace, Changsun Wuji saw Li Er and said straight to the point: "Your Majesty, I have heard some bad rumors about Chang'an City recently. I shouldn't have interfered with it, but this matter concerns the dignity of the royal family.
It will even affect the stability of the country, so I have to come and report to His Majesty immediately!"
When Li Er heard this, he immediately sat up straight and asked: "Auxiliary machine, what makes you so panicked?"
Changsun Wuji sighed and said: "Your Majesty, now there are rumors all over Chang'an City that His Highness the Crown Prince is not a good prince, he does not do anything to supervise the country, and he does not learn how to govern, but he spends all day on the farm in Hu County.
, What kind of peppers are you growing? It’s really not appropriate to lose one’s ambition by playing with things like this..."
Li Er was stunned and said with a smile: "I already know about this matter. Cheng Qian is now the director of the Huxian Farm Agricultural Research Institute. He has to go to the Huxian Farm for ten days every month. There is nothing wrong with it. Besides,
, this agricultural matter is also a major event in the world! It is said that the fertilizer researched by Chengqian can increase grain yield by more than 30%, which is something that no agriculturist has done since ancient times! I heard that Huxian County
The people are all grateful to Cheng Qian."
Changsun Wuji shook his head: "Your Majesty, you don't know something. His Royal Highness has not returned to Chang'an for more than a month."
Um?
Li Er stopped laughing immediately.
As a prince, is it okay to disappear for more than a month?
He immediately looked at Kong Yingda: "Master Kong, is there something wrong?"
Kong Yingda nodded helplessly: "Your Majesty, it is true!"
Snapped.
Li Eryi slapped his palms on the table and said angrily: "This is unreasonable. At first, he begged so hard that I allowed him to go there ten days a month. He never thought that he would dare to disobey my order and not even give up the East Palace.
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Upon seeing this, Changsun Chong said in a more embellished voice: "Father, I also heard that Du He instigated His Royal Highness the Crown Prince not to study fertilizers or grow potatoes, but to grow peppers. These peppers are difficult to grow and cost a lot."
Very high. Du He plans to grow peppers and make money at a high price. My father must have heard all the recent rumors about peppers in Chang'an City. This is all Du He's secret work, just to make money..."
Changsun Wuji quietly cast an appreciative look.
Sure enough, Li Er was extremely angry after hearing this.
He said coldly: "Tomorrow is just the right time for Mu En, so I will go to the Huxian farm in person to have a look. If this is really the case, I will not be able to spare Cheng Qian and Du He."
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The next day.
Li Er took his eldest son Wuji, Wang Gui, Fang Xuanling and other high-ranking officials from the court in a light carriage and arrived at the Huxian County Government Office at dawn.
I originally planned to find Du He, but the person who came was Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu said directly that Du He went out two days ago and has not come back yet.
Changsun Wuji sneered: "Could it be that Du He already knew that the matter was exposed and ran away quietly?"
Li Er groaned: "Go to the farm!"
Only then did everyone arrive at Huxian Farm.
The farm director, Fu Dazhu, who is also from Sinong County, personally came out to pick him up.
Li Er asked directly: "Sir Nong County, I ask you, do you know where Du He is?"
The old man was stunned and showed his yellow teeth, "Oh, your Majesty is really good at predicting things and making good plans. My young master is on the farm. He came yesterday."
"Tell Du He to come out and pick him up quickly!" Changsun Chong said loudly and bossy.
The old man looked troubled and said, "Master Changsun, my young master is very busy now. He has told me not to disturb him even if the King of Heaven comes."
Li Er's eyebrows suddenly wrinkled.
Changsun Chong asked proudly: "It won't work even if your Majesty is here!"
The old man was confused, thought for a while, and replied: "According to the young master's instructions, it probably won't work."
"snort!"
Li Er couldn't bear it anymore and walked forward first. An unhappy voice sounded: "Sinong County Master, lead the way. I want to see what big things Du He is busy with."
The old man quickly followed.
Changsun Chong waved his fist and whispered: "Huh, Du He, you are so brave, even my father doesn't take him seriously. This time, you are dead!"
As he spoke, he hurriedly followed everyone's footsteps.
Under the leadership of Old Fu, the group of people soon came to a hidden mountain col. This place was extremely secretive and had to be guarded all the way. If it weren't for Old Fu who led the way, others would not even be able to find the way, even those fierce guards.