Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chapter 940 Department of Agriculture

The slender-eyed scholar shook his head and said, "How easy is it to gain fame and wealth? Although we have been studying for several years, we have never systematically studied agriculture. If we fail to apply, wouldn't it be ridiculous?"

The round-faced scholar said disapprovingly: "Why are there so many concerns? If we don't enter the tiger's den, how can we catch the tiger's cub? Besides, we have learned a lot. As long as we are willing to study hard, isn't it just agriculture? This is a great opportunity for us to apply what we have learned and serve the country. ah!"

The slender-eyed scholar was moved, and a trace of yearning flashed in his eyes: "Well, why not give it a try? If you can really be hired and serve the country, it will be a great honor!"

Several scholars became more and more excited as they talked, and they expressed impassionedly that they must contribute their share to the Ming Dynasty's agricultural revolution through this application.

The news spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys of Fengyang City, as if it had wings.

People of insight are eager to take action and try; ordinary people are talking about it and are full of expectations for the future.

In the palace, Chu Ze was sitting in front of the desk, listening to his subordinates' report on the recruitment situation with a smile.

"Prince Qi, as soon as the notice came out, the whole city was shocked. In just one day, there was a long queue outside the Yamen, and there was an endless stream of people coming to apply!"

Chu Ze was overjoyed when he heard this. He put his hands on his hands and smiled and said: "Okay! The enthusiasm of the people is a sign of the prosperity of the country! Choose talented people to contribute to our Department of Agriculture. The Ming Dynasty Agricultural Revolution is just around the corner!"

He stood up, looked out the window, and said with bright eyes: "Hybrid rice, you have carried the expectations of all people! We hereby swear that you will take root in this land, thrive, and benefit future generations!"

A week later, after layers of screening, a group of knowledgeable or experienced students and farmers were left.

They either have unique insights into agriculture or have deep feelings for the land.

But without exception, they are full of curiosity and expectations about hybrid rice.

Wu Ping brought this group of people to the newly established Ministry of Agriculture of the government.

The moment they walked into the door of the Department of Agriculture, everyone was extremely excited.

The Department of Agriculture is located in a lush garden, where exotic flowers and plants are blooming, springs are flowing, and birds are chirping.

Everyone walked through the winding corridors and came to a spacious and bright hall.

Wu Pingping walked up the steps slowly with a smile, turned around and faced the people in the audience.

He looked around, his eyes scanning everyone's face, and he was filled with emotions.

"Everyone, welcome to the Department of Agriculture!" Wu Ping's loud voice echoed in the hall: "The people standing in front of me are all elites who stand out from thousands of troops and are the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty's agricultural revolution! Some of you are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. Some of the students we studied were experienced farmers, but no matter their background, they all had a sincere heart for agriculture and were full of confidence and expectations for hybrid rice. This feeling was the foundation of the Ming Dynasty’s agricultural revolution. !”

Wu Ping paused and his eyes became firmer.

"The research and promotion of hybrid rice will be carried out in your hands. This is a major event that will benefit the present and will benefit the future! It is related to the national economy and people's livelihood of our Ming Dynasty, and the well-being of millions of farmers. I hope you will live up to the prince's trust and Live up to the expectations of the people and contribute your talents to the agricultural cause of Ming Dynasty!" After hearing these words, everyone in the audience was excited and high-spirited.

They clenched their fists and shouted, or high-fived each other, their faces filled with excitement and pride.

A young student in a green shirt couldn't wait to raise his hand and ask for advice: "Mr. Wu, my junior name is Li Mingyang, and I have been studying agriculture with great concentration. I wonder what advantages hybrid rice has over ordinary rice? How should it be cultivated and promoted? I hope you can enlighten me!"

Wu Ping looked at the young man and smiled slightly.

He nodded secretly and thought to himself: "You are young, but you are already so thirsty for knowledge. It seems that you are a rare agricultural talent!"

So, Wu Ping said eloquently: "Li Yang, right? You asked a good question. Hybrid rice has many advantages. Its yield per mu is more than 20% higher than that of ordinary rice, it is more resistant to diseases and insect pests, and its quality is better." Excellent. Planting hybrid rice can not only greatly increase grain yield, but also improve grain quality. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone!”

Wu Ping looked around, and everywhere he looked, there were faces listening attentively.

He continued: "As for how to cultivate and promote it, this requires your wisdom. We need to select the right parents, master the hybridization technology, and conduct a large number of experiments and demonstrations in the fields. I believe that with your joint efforts, these problems can be solved It can all be solved easily!”

Everyone in the audience listened with interest and nodded in agreement from time to time.

Li Yang's eyes shone brightly, and he secretly swore in his heart: "Hybrid rice, I, Li Yang, will advance and retreat with you! I will study it to the end and let you bloom beautifully in the land of Ming Dynasty!"

At this moment, an old farmer with white hair and beard slowly stood up from his seat.

He was tall and tall, and although the years had left their mark on his face, his eyes were still bright.

The old farmer said loudly: "Mr. Wu, my surname is Zhang Mingdelu. I have been dealing with the land all my life, and I know the temperament of crops very well. Although hybrid rice is good, farmers always have some doubts about new things. What if the weather is good? It’s just a good year, but if we accidentally encounter drought, floods and hail, will this hybrid rice survive the test? Then the life and death of the farmers will depend on our Department of Agriculture!”

Zhang Delu's words revealed the concerns of many grassroots farmers.

Everyone in the audience fell into deep thought after hearing this.

When Wu Ping heard this, he did not show any surprise. Instead, he put his hands on his hands and laughed: "What Zhang Laozhang said is absolutely right! Farmers are the masters of the land. They are the most sensitive to good weather and the most cautious about new things. If we want to promote hybridization, We must win their trust and support. This requires us to show our true ability!”

Wu Ping walked slowly and said in a sonorous voice: "Everyone, our Department of Agriculture must organize efforts to do everything from hybrid rice selection and propagation to planting management and experimental demonstrations, so that farmers can see it with their own eyes. Witness the advantages of hybrid rice! At the same time, we must actively respond to natural disasters such as drought, floods, and hail, and study corresponding preventive and remedial measures to make hybrid rice withstand wind and rain. Only in this way can the farmer brothers eat it! ‘Reassurance’, plant hybrid rice with confidence!”

After hearing this, the old farmer Zhang Delu nodded with satisfaction.

Warmth surged in his heart, and he thought to himself: "I thought these officials were so noble, how could they understand the thoughts of our farmers? I didn't expect Master Wu to be so understanding! With him in charge of the Agricultural Department, we farmers can really feel at ease!" "

(End of this chapter)