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Chapter 393: Capable Minister (Part )

Cui Jin watched this scene and found it quite interesting, yet also filled with an indescribable sense of pride.

His princess was so powerful that she defeated the cunning Doctor Tan with just a few words.

Chen Changshi coughed and smiled to smooth things over: "It's the first time for Wang Sheren and Doctor Tan to come to the farm, so why not go into the shed and take a look. Mr. Cui, please take the trouble to treat Wang Sheren and Doctor Tan well."

Cui Du agreed with a smile.

Doctor Tan had a way out, so he went down faster than anyone else and immediately said with a smile, "Princess, please go first."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and nodded slightly, and casually instructed: "Lu Sheren and Doctor Tan are familiar with each other, so you should stay with Doctor Tan today and greet him well, don't neglect Doctor Tan."

The princess asked him to keep a close eye on Doctor Tan.

Lu Cong was so smart that he immediately understood what he meant and agreed with a smile.

Everyone followed Jiang Shaohua into the white shed.

In early winter, the wind was howling outside, but it was very warm inside the shed. Many green leafy vegetables and fruits that should not grow in this season appeared before our eyes, and they were growing well.

Wang Jin was completely shocked and exclaimed: "So many vegetables and fruits can be grown in winter! It's incredible!"

"All of these were grown by Master Cui?" Doctor Tan was also shocked and blurted out, "Master Cui is truly a genius!"

How could such a talented person stay in Nanyang County and farm? He should go to the capital to seek refuge with Prime Minister Wang and become a high-ranking official in the court.

As if Lu Cong had heard Doctor Tan's thoughts, he glanced over calmly and said, "Mr. Cui has been in Nanyang County for more than three years, which means it has been four years. It was the princess who took in Mr. Cui, who was all alone. Mr. Cui has such talent, and the princess has a keen eye for him."

Doctor Tan responded with a smile, but he couldn't help but stare at Cui Du.

Cui Du was careless and didn't notice Doctor Tan's eager gaze at all. He smiled and introduced to Wang Jin the various fruits and vegetables grown in the shed.

In the second greenhouse, all the plants were Chinese cabbage. The cabbage was much bigger than the usual ones, and the leaves were fresh, tender and thick.

In the third greenhouse, a new variety of radish was cultivated. Cui Du plucked one and turned to Jiang Shaohua and said with a smile, "Princess, look, the improved variety of radish is more than twice as big as the ordinary radish."

Jiang Shaohua came over and took a closer look. He was very happy: "It is indeed much bigger. I wonder how it tastes."

Cui Du immediately said, "I will make a dish of braised pork and radish tonight, please enjoy it, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua nodded happily: "Okay."

The two of them were close to each other, speaking in a familiar and casual manner, and the intimacy between their expressions was clearly visible.

Wang Jin saw it all and suddenly felt bitter in his mouth, and could hardly laugh.

Cui Du and the princess whispered for a while, then turned to Wang Jin and said with a smile: "Master Wang, there are new wheat seeds cultivated this year in the greenhouse over there. The yield can be 30% to 50% higher than ordinary wheat seeds. Next spring, Nanyang County will be able to promote it throughout the county."

Wang Jin's eyes lit up and he said without hesitation: "The yield is so high! If this can be promoted throughout the northern states, the people will be able to fill their stomachs and there will be no more famine."

Doctor Tan came forward at some point and continued the conversation with a smile: "What Mr. Wang said makes sense. Mr. Cui has made great contributions in improving the quality of the breed and helping the people. The court will definitely reward him handsomely."

Cui Du said, "My life was saved by the princess. Everything I have comes from the princess. Whether it's the new grain I grow or the improved grain seeds, they all belong to the princess. I am happy to do whatever the princess wants to do."

Doctor Tan was silent for a moment, then he recovered and laughed, "Mr. Cui is both capable and loyal, no wonder the princess looks at him differently."

Cui Du was actually smart and sharp. He was carefree on weekdays, but that was just because he didn't like to worry about anything and didn't take any trivial matters to heart. At this moment, he suddenly became sharp and smiled and replied: "It's easy to find capable ministers, but it's hard to find a wise ruler. First there must be a good horse trainer, then there will be a good horse. Our Nanyang County has a wise ruler like the princess, so it's only natural that capable ministers and officials emerge in endlessly."

Jiang Shaohua's eyebrows relaxed, and his dark eyes were full of smiles. Chen Changshi gave Master Cui a thumbs up in his heart.

Wang Jin looked at Cui Du, whose handsome face lit up when he mentioned the princess, and fell silent again.

"Princess, let's go to the greenhouse over there to check out the new seedlings." Cui Du was completely unaware and smiled brightly at the princess.

The princess nodded with a smile.

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After wandering around the farm for half a day, Wang Jin became more and more shocked, and more and more delighted he became.

This joy even overwhelmed his jealousy towards his powerful rival. He took the initiative to get close to Cui Du and asked him how to improve the grain varieties.

Cui Du never kept anything to himself. Normally, whenever the peasants asked him questions, he would tell them everything he knew. Now that Wang Sheren was asking for advice, he would teach him everything he knew.

Wang Jin listened attentively and nodded repeatedly, but he didn't know how much he understood.

Doctor Tan, who was standing by, also pricked up his ears and listened, and secretly made up his mind that he would do whatever it took to dig out such a capable official.

At night, pigs and chickens were slaughtered on the farm, and vegetables and fruits were picked directly from the greenhouse. The dishes on the table were not very exquisite, but they were extremely fresh.

Wang Jin praised the meal repeatedly.

Doctor Tan also ate happily: "I haven't had a decent meal in the past few months. Tonight I can finally enjoy a feast."

Especially the braised pork with radish, which is soft and tasty, and the radish has a light sweetness in the mouth.

Wang Jin put down his chopsticks and turned to look at the next table.

There were only two people at that table.

Jiang Shaohua sat upright and ate with relish. Cui Du sat at the bottom, picking up food for the princess from time to time: "Princess, how about radish?"

"It's delicious. The cabbage is delicious too."

"It will definitely taste good if braised with meat. Even if there is no meat, it will also taste good if you just boil it with salt."

"Well, people's lives are not easy, and they rarely eat meat. Radishes and cabbages are vegetables that are easy to store. In winter, people will have vegetables to eat on their tables."

Cui Du smiled and nodded: "The princess is right. We will try to plant it in various counties next year."

Jiang Shaohua asked with a smile: "You have been in Li County for so many days. Have you solved the soil problem?"

"Soil management is not something that can be done overnight. I will teach the people how to do it. When the princess goes to inspect again in half a year, she can take a closer look at the results."

Cui Du smiled and said, "At the request of County Magistrate Cai, I also looked at all the wasteland in Li County and selected two pieces of wasteland suitable for reclamation for County Magistrate Cai. Together, there are 30,000 acres, which is enough for County Magistrate Cai and his people to be busy for a year or two."

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "Magistrate Cai knows how to employ people. He has caught you to do hard labor."

Cui Du also laughed: "Fortunately I was smart and ran fast, otherwise, I would have been taken by County Magistrate Cai to see the medicinal fields."

Jiang Shaohua chuckled continuously without stopping the chopsticks in his hand.

Wang Jin stared silently.