Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 471 Hehehe, No Hehehe
After the banquet, most of the things Su Bin brought were handed over to Tiancai.

If they didn't know about these grains, people would naturally not care about them. However, after learning from Su Chen about the origin, yield and simple sowing method of these grains, Su Bin would not waste them like this.

Therefore, Li Chengqian ordered Su Bing to hand these things over to Tiancai, who would then send them to the Ministry of Revenue and then to the Sinong Department, where some officials from the Ministry of Revenue who were good at planting would take care of the matter.

Naturally, everyone had no objection to Li Chengqian's arrangement.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

Even if Duan Lun wanted to take over the task, there were not enough available and experienced people.

This matter can only be handed over to the Ministry of Revenue.

Before returning to the palace, Li Chengqian whispered a few words.

Be sure to write down in detail how to grow these grains.

As for this, even if Li Chengqian did not explain it, Su Chen would carry it out seriously.

After all, it is a matter involving people's livelihood and cannot be taken lightly.

Secondly, I reminded Su Chen to take it easy. Although that thing looked good, he couldn't take it multiple times a day, as it would damage his kidneys.

In response, Su Chen clenched his fist and waved it in front of Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian laughed and left.

After returning to the palace, Su Chen wrote down the planting methods of potatoes, sweet potatoes and other grains.

Of course, these are what Su Chen saw and heard in his later life. As for whether the grains that Su Bin brought now are suitable or if there is anything that needs attention, people from the Ministry of Agriculture need to study them.

The planting methods he wrote can at least serve as auxiliary material for reference.

The next morning, Su Chen heard Sun Qiang's voice.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue requests to see you."

"You came quite early."

Su Chen rubbed his hair and said, "Master Dai, please go to the main hall for tea. I will be there soon."

"Yes."

Sun Qiang left quickly.

When Su Chen yawned and came to the main hall, Dai Zhou stood up in a hurry to greet him, "Your Majesty."

"What are you so anxious for?"

"It's really that the gifts that the prince and the uncle brought to my Ministry of Revenue this time are too valuable."

Dai Zhou said with a delighted look on his face, "Those grains are a great joy to my Ministry of Revenue."

"When Dugu Duzhi heard about this, he wanted to come over immediately to ask to see the prince, but I stopped him and kept him in the Ministry of Revenue."

"Haha, not really."

Su Chen smiled and waved his hand. After both parties sat down, Dai Zhou couldn't wait to speak, "Originally Dugu Duzhi was going to bring Liu Renjing and the others here, but because the prince was not familiar with them, I came here in person."

“Is it about the planting method?”

"Your Majesty Ming Jian."

Dai Zhou said cheerfully, "I heard from Eunuch Tiancai that the prince is very familiar with the cultivation methods of these grains, so I came here to seek advice."

Su Chen smiled and took out the prepared planting method and handed it over.

Dai Zhou opened it and took a look. It was recorded in great detail, with many details marked.

Dai Zhou collected it with a look of joy on his face. "With the prince's planting method, these grains will surely spread throughout the territory of our Tang Dynasty!"

Su Chen waved his hand, "Originally I thought the person who came today should be your Ministry of Revenue, but I didn't expect it was you who came here in person."

Dai Zhou: "Of course I should. Of course I should."

Su Chen continued, "Master Dai, I need to remind you that these grains are brought back from overseas after all. You need to take them seriously and try to sow them in the soil."

"The planting method I gave you is just a reference idea. Whether it can be planted in the territory of our Tang Dynasty depends on Lord Duzhi and the capable people in the Ministry of Agriculture."

Dai Zhou nodded heavily, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Lord Dugu is very concerned about this matter. Moreover, Duzhi also has many talented people who are proficient in grains."

"That's good."

"When there is some success over there, I will invite Your Majesty to come and see it."

"Easy to say."

"In that case, I will not bother you any more."

Having obtained the planting method, Dai Zhou stood up and said goodbye.

Su Chen nodded, "Master Dai, take care."

"My lord, stay."

……

Chang'an Street.

Led by Cheng Feng, carriages slowly moved towards the palace.

Along the way, it caused quite a stir.

Compared with the many goods that Su Bin and Pei Mingli brought back before, what Cheng Feng brought this time was only a lot more.

Although most of them were covered with tarpaulins, each carriage was packed to the brim.

"Where did these soldiers come from?"

"I heard that he came back from the Dongying Protectorate."

"Japanese country?"

"Yes, it is now renamed the Dongying Protectorate!"

"Are these things all gold, silver and jewelry?"

"Well, you never know."

"My goodness, if the carriage is loaded with gold, silver and jewelry, how much silver would it be?"

"Five hundred thousand, one million?"

"I'm afraid it's more than that."

"..."

Amidst the discussions, the convoy arrived outside the palace.

Cheng Feng took out the letter Su Dingfang had given him and handed it to Zhao Jie, "Please ask General Zhao to inform His Majesty that I, Cheng Feng, have returned with the silver mine from Japan on the orders of General Su."

"It's easy to talk about."

Zhao Jie smiled and nodded, "Please wait here for a moment. I will pass the letter to His Majesty."

"Thank you, sir."

Zhao Jie picked up the letter with a smile and walked quickly towards the Taiji Hall.

Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Chengqian said with a smile, "My dear ministers, should we make a decision today?"

Li Jing stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the post of governor of the Dongying Protectorate, I recommend Su Dingfang for the position."

Li Chengqian nodded and turned his gaze to the others. Fang Xuanling smiled and stepped out and said, "I second the motion."

Gao Shilian: “I second the motion.”

Although not many of the remaining ministers seconded the motion, they had no other candidates.

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice: "In that case, then appoint General Su Dingfang as the Grand Commander of the Dongying Protectorate, commanding all affairs in Dongying."

"Your Majesty is wise."

"Your Majesty, General Zhao Jie requests to see you."

"Xuan."

"Your Majesty, I, Zhao Jie, pay my respects to you."

"What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, Zhaowu Lieutenant Cheng Feng has returned with the Japanese silver mine on the orders of General Su, and is now waiting outside the palace."

As Zhao Jie spoke, he took out the letter and said, "This is a letter from General Su to Your Majesty. Please take a look at it."

Li Chengqian's eyes lit up and he took the letter from Tiancai's hand.

After opening the letter, he saw that it contained Su Dingfang's plans for the governance of the Dongying Protectorate and the resettlement of silver mine captives.

Li Chengqian put down the letter and said, "I want to see you, Commandant Cheng Feng."

After a while.

Cheng Feng strode in, "General Cheng Feng, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"No gift."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Chengqian looked at Cheng Feng and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

"Have I seen you before?"

"Your Majesty has a good memory. I was once a member of the Bingpu Caravan, and later joined the army along with Lord Xue and Lord Wang."

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, "No wonder."

"General Su said in his letter that all the silver mines in Japan have been taken control and that people have been arranged to mine them?"

Cheng Feng nodded and said, "Your Majesty, we have already found out that Japan has 321 silver mines. The largest silver mine in Okayama Prefecture was taken over by General Liu half a month ago and he arranged for people to mine it."

"The remaining silver mines will naturally be mined at a lower rate due to manpower issues, but as the situation in Japan gradually stabilizes, the other silver mines will also be mined one by one."

"In addition, I have been ordered to bring back all the officials from various parts of Japan and the wealth that the rebels have plundered from the people. They are outside the palace gate."

Upon hearing this, smiles immediately appeared on the faces of many ministers.

Dai Zhou couldn't help but ask, "How much silver ore did Captain Cheng bring back this time?"

Cheng Feng: "Your Excellency, I brought back a total of 310,000 taels of gold, 2,750,000 taels of silver, and countless treasures and antiques."

hiss!
Everyone present was moved by this.

Li Chengqian was even more shocked. Pei Mingli went out and brought back nearly 500,000 taels, Su Bing went out and brought back almost 2 million, and Su Dingfang and his men went to Japan and brought back even more!

It is conceivable how terrifying the silver mines in Japan are.

Fortunately.

Now all these silver mines are mine.

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and said, "General Su has made great contributions in pacifying Japan this time, and he has also brought back a lot of wealth for our Tang Dynasty. I am deeply pleased."

"Captain Cheng, you did a great job this time."

"This is my job, and I don't deserve your majesty's praise."

Li Chengqian smiled and glanced at the ministers, and saw that Dai Zhou was eager to try.

In this regard.

Li Chengqian was speechless.

Every time he brought back gold, silver and jewelry, he would put it into the national treasury.

It was as if all the money was his.

It's obviously mine.

It's all mine.

"Where is the Minister of War?"

"The minister is here."

"All the soldiers and generals who are responsible for the escort will be rewarded. The specific reward will be left to you to decide."

"I accept the decree."

"Shang Shu of the Ministry of Finance."

"The minister is here."

Dai Zhou walked out happily.

Li Chengqian: "All the gold, silver and jewelry that Captain Cheng brought back this time will be handed over to your Ministry of Revenue for processing. They will contribute to the construction of the Tang Dynasty. There must be no mistakes."

"I accept the decree!"

Dai Zhou nodded happily.

Li Chengqian: "In addition, carefully select one hundred pieces from the treasures and antiques sent this time and send them to Da'an Palace. No mistakes can be made."

"The minister obeys the order."

The smile on Dai Zhou's face suddenly faded a lot.

Duan Lun stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have a report to make."

Li Chengqian: "Speak."

Duan Lun: "Your Majesty, the trains built by the Manufacturing Bureau are too large to be used in the city, so we have no choice but to move them to Hu County."

"But both the new manufacturing site and the rails that need to be laid require a lot of financial support. Therefore, I hope Your Majesty will order the Ministry of Revenue to allocate one million to build the site and the rails."

Everyone frowned.

Everyone has heard about the relocation, but your Ministry of Industry has no money?

and.

He asked for one million taels right away. Isn't that too much?

Li Chengqian frowned: "One million is too much, isn't it?"

Duan Lun: "Your Majesty, every penny of money is recorded. I would never dare to deceive Your Majesty. Moreover, this is only for the first phase of construction. More money will be needed later."

Li Chengqian: "..."

Okay.

The money had just been received and had not even warmed up when it was already being targeted by others.

Dai Zhou glanced at Duan Lun silently, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

(End of this chapter)