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Chapter 422: Methods to Increase Production
At this stage, Zhao Guangyuan doesn't want to be in the limelight and has many ideas in his mind that he doesn't want to put into practice immediately. Enriching the people and strengthening the country is not what he needs to consider now.

But he has returned to Beijing to return to the imperial court, and is assigned to an unpopular department like the Sinong Division. If he doesn't do something, he will only remain silent. He must always make some achievements to let others see him.

After going down to court, Zhao Guangyuan returned to the Sinong Division and called all officials, including Yao Yongyi, the minister of Sinong Temple, over to discuss matters.

"All data on the yields in Huangzhuang's fields this autumn have been calculated. Thank you for your hard work."

"It doesn't matter if it's hard work or not, it's all the responsibility of my subordinates!"

Everyone responded loudly, feeling very happy. When these data are usually reported to the Minister of Industry, people are still impatient to listen, making the Secretary of Agriculture look like an orphan without a father to love him or a mother to love him.

Even they themselves felt that there was no need for Si Nongsi to exist.

Seeing everyone's positive expressions, Zhao Guangyuan nodded secretly, fearing that he would take over a failed government office where no one would listen to or implement the decrees he issued.

"This autumn's data is the same as in previous years, and presumably the states and counties near the capital have not changed much. We need to pay more attention to the autumn harvest data reported by various places for summary analysis."

"Yes."

After talking about the autumn harvest, we got to the point.

"I believe you all know that I have asked the Emperor to come to the Imperial Mansion for experiments. I have some arrangements for several Imperial Mansions in the suburbs of Beijing. I hope you will give me your full help..."

"Guanzi·Governing the Country" says that "to the east of Songshan Mountain, between the river and Ru, it is possible to harvest four kinds of food and get five crops." That is to say, during the Spring and Autumn Period, villagers were able to achieve five crops in four years. "Xunzi·Fu Guo" also said that "in the Yellow River Basin, one can harvest crops one year old." It means that in some places in the Yellow River Basin, it is possible to achieve two crops a year.

After conducting experiments in Yuezhou, Zhao Guangyuan has achieved double cropping of rice seeds. The tens of thousands of people he raised on the island were already self-sufficient.

Daqi does not have as many technological innovations as there are in modern times. If you want to obtain high grain yields, you can only increase the grain output in the fields by using more soil and increasing the frequency of farming.

However, the prefectures and counties near the capital are no better than Yuezhou, and cannot achieve double-cropping of rice. Only multiple planting or rotation can be done.

“If the ground has more than one crop, but not enough with two crops, it can be intercropped between two crops.” Like Huangzhuang, after harvesting summer wheat this autumn, winter wheat can be planted immediately. When winter wheat is harvested in May or June next year, corn can be planted in rotation, and winter wheat can be planted again after corn is harvested in autumn.

This year, I will test it with Huangzhuang first. If it fails, I will plant spring corn, wheat, beans, wheat or potatoes to achieve three crops in two years.

In this way, the grain production of Huangzhuang can be increased.

If the test is successful, it can be promoted to prefectures and counties near the capital in the next year to benefit all people.

In this way, if he wants to do something, everyone will remember his contribution to the abundant grain harvest, and things will be easier.

Zhao Guangyuan, Jiang Xiang and his son, as well as their subordinates and staff, have already deduced this plan in turn. How it turned out? So what if it failed... If it failed, could he withstand the voice of crusade? I'm afraid it would be even worse than now. Difference.

Food is the first priority for the people, and food is the foundation of the country. If the foundation is shaken, he is afraid that he will lose his position.

Of course Zhao Guangyuan understands this, but the road to that position is extremely difficult and dangerous. If there is an opportunity to increase success, he still wants to give it a try.

After Zhao Guangyuan finished speaking, all the officials in the Department of Agriculture were stunned.

Isn't their Agriculture Department a salty fish department among all ministries? Why is it now shouldering the heavy responsibility of benefiting all peoples? Can a dozen of them bear this burden? Zhao Guangyuan scanned the crowd and asked, "Did you hear everything clearly?"

Everyone looked at each other in shock. Even though Du Zhishu and his wife had been walking frequently to the Prince of Yue's Mansion during this period, they did not dare to look directly into the eyes of the Prince of Yue. Du Zhishu swallowed his saliva and looked at Lord Yao.

Mr. Yao's scalp became tense, "King Yue, have you ever reported such a big matter to the emperor?"

Huangzhuang, that’s Huangzhuang! If there is no food harvest in the Huangzhuang fields next year, or if the food production decreases, what will the nobles in the palace and the royal family members eat?
"The Emperor has given me the full responsibility of several imperial estates."

Since the King of Yue had made arrangements for them, everything in Huangzhuang must have been cleared up by the emperor. But even so, Mr. Yao was still worried.

That was an imperial village, not a small village with dozens of acres of land. By accident, he, a small official in the capital who had worked hard for decades to reach the fifth rank, was going to go home to eat himself?

Yao Yongyi almost cried.

"Then, is that right? I am saying that if this method fails, no, I am not saying that the prince's method is not feasible. I am saying that if the weather is not good next year, then, by then..."

"Lord Yao, don't worry. I have a countermeasure. Didn't I ask you to count the output of each imperial village this autumn? I will prepare grain reserves according to this year's output. If the production cannot be increased next year, even if you only reduce one kilogram of grain, It will be replenished from the king’s private treasury.”

Huh, that's good, that's good.

Yao Yongyi breathed a sigh of relief and looked up to see the prince looking at him. He felt that he was too timid and was afraid of leaving a bad impression on the king of Yue.

The words rolled around in his throat, and he hurriedly added: "The prince has finally returned to the capital. Even if he settles for the status quo and does nothing, he will definitely be able to enjoy wealth and glory in the capital. I am worried about the prince."

He was really doing it for the King of Yue, but he was afraid that he would be eager to express himself and make many mistakes and lose his current wealth.

Zhao Guangyuan nodded towards him, "Master Yao is sincere, and I am grateful."

He looked around everyone and said, "I have already explained this matter to the Emperor and have made sufficient preparations. The Huangzhuang will need to plant winter wheat in the near future, and the seeds have been prepared. From tomorrow on, everyone will have to work hard. Your Majesty The village wants everyone to run around more and do a good job of guidance, registration and follow-up. "

"Yes, Prince, don't worry, I will live up to your expectations!" Everyone agreed loudly.

Seeing that the King of Yue had a plan, and the emperor had already agreed, Master Yao didn't say anything, so they could still refute it. And if it is done, according to what the prince said, promotion and wealth will be certain. If it doesn't work out, with the prince in charge, what do they have to fear?

Anyway, they will do whatever the King of Yue says. They are insignificant and can't afford to offend anyone.

At present, the King of Yue’s golden thigh still needs to be embraced.

"I'll have to ask Mr. Yao to arrange your work later. If we have to go to Huangzhuang, we have to keep people in the Yamen every day."

"Yes, don't worry, Your Majesty, the personnel will be allocated as soon as I get off the job."

Zhao Guangyuan nodded, told everyone some more precautions, and then dismissed them. From that day on, Zhao Guangyuan was so busy that he rarely went to Huixian Tower.

I only listened to Lin Zhaoxia's account report every night, and listened to her talk about how popular Huixian Tower was.

How popular Huixian Tower is. In addition to the people in Huixian Tower, there are also some people who have experienced its popularity firsthand.