The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 275 The Wilderness of Science

"These bastards are so infuriating!"

After Jia Rong cursed angrily for a while, his mood improved a lot unconsciously.

The ministers below consoled him and said, "Your Majesty, calm down!"

"Forget it, forget it, ah!" Jia Rong soon stopped being angry and changed the subject, saying, "There are a lot of things to do now, so I won't be in seclusion this year."

The left prime minister said quickly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will severely punish those who commit evil deeds!"

The Minister of Revenue also said: "Your Majesty, please do not worry about this matter. I will investigate all the monks and Taoists in various places!"

Seeing that the Minister of Revenue had taken over his business, the Supervisory Office also said, "I will strictly investigate the monks and Taoists who are rioting, and will never let a single thief enter the capital!"

Seeing that the Censor of the Inspectorate had snatched his job, the Five Armies Commander also said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. All the evil monks, evil Taoist priests, witches and Taoist priestesses, whether registered or not, will be arrested and punished to see if they really have the ability to be invulnerable to swords and guns!"

Obviously the assassin was shot, but for some reason the bullet became the touchstone.

Seeing that their jobs had been taken away, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice also hurried to express their loyalty.

Dali Temple Minister: "I am willing to lead the troops of the Beijing camp to fight against rebellion for the emperor!"

The Minister of Justice said: "I am willing to investigate all temples and Taoist temples near the capital, and take back all farmland and farms to relieve the emperor's worries!"

These people seem to be talking nonsense, but they actually have their own plans.

Civil servants want to be in charge of military positions so that they can lead troops in the future.

Those in military positions want to be in charge of civil affairs so that they can enter the cabinet and get promoted.

Among the six ministries, the ones that can enter the cabinet are definitely the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War. The Minister of Justice wants to move to the Ministry of Revenue, and the Minister of Revenue wants to demonstrate his command ability.

To be an official in today's holy dynasty, it is naturally better to be versatile.

The emperor obviously prefers a mixed talent that is good at both civil and military affairs, who can fight wars and govern internal affairs, and who also understands agriculture, industry and commerce.

To be precise, what is needed are various independent talents.

There are many stages for such talents to step onto, and the environment and atmosphere of the Holy Dynasty can allow such people to come to the fore.

During wars, commanders are the ones who can come to the fore the fastest.

The emperor himself cannot train soldiers, but he is willing to give money and power, and provide food, soldiers, horses, armor, artillery, ships, and rewards!
With strong logistical support and active, soft and fertile soil, it is very easy for military talents to come to the fore!
If military generals like Yu Dayou and Xin Qiji were in the current environment, they would surely quickly gain the support of others and bring honor to their family.

What matters in war is talent and command ability, and whether one has real ability or not can be easily seen by others.

And war must rely on unity. Unless someone is hacked to death in the early days of fighting the enemy, anyone who has some ability and can speak will not be buried.

Jia Rong's only requirement is to win, and the rest depends on his subordinates' performance. If they can perform well, there will definitely be many benefits, and there is no need to worry about anything else.

Military officers are more likely to succeed than civil officials. In the past few years, members of the imperial family pretended to be sick and refused to go to war, but in recent years they have started to exercise.

Jia Rong frowned at the enthusiasm of his subordinates.

"Don't you usually not want me to retreat and let me handle government affairs? Why did you persuade me to retreat this time? Zongzheng, tell me the truth."

Jia Rong asked Zong Zheng what these people were thinking.

Zong Zheng said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, the emperor has been in seclusion in April and May. There is nothing important in the court right now. How can we delay the emperor's important matters?"

The left prime minister quickly followed up, saying, "The emperor goes into seclusion around this time every year, and the court and the people of the world are used to it. Now it's just a small incident, it's not worth the emperor's anger."

Am I angry?
Jia Rong frowned, even though he was in a good mood.

But if you think about it carefully, it seems that they did retreat every year to escape the summer heat, and they were always able to come up with a lot of medicines and good things. They also provided a lot of guidance and help to agriculture, industry, and commerce during this period.

Jia Rong suddenly felt that many of his contributions were made during his period of seclusion.

When he actually went to court, it seemed like he didn't do anything?
Jia Rong tried hard to recall, and it seemed that... he really didn't do anything useful when he went to court.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Jia Rong didn't want to be bothered all day, so he said to everyone, "I just want to live a peaceful life for a few days. Is there anything else? If not, I will leave the court."

The left and right prime ministers were all fine, and the six ministers of state were back in their positions.

The royal family generals and civil officials were also all out of work.

Just as Jia Rong was about to leave the court, someone in the back row suddenly raised his hand.

The eunuch who was watching frowned and reminded Jia Rong, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Agricultural Production under the Ministry of Works has something to report."

Jia Rong looked at the team from the Ministry of Works. Behind them were representatives from various small departments, including the Department of Agricultural Production that Jia Rong had his men establish.

Members of the Department of Agricultural Production come from various departments.

Shanglinyuan, which manages the garden
The Horse Breeding Temple
Xingtaipu Temple, where horses are managed

The household department that manages farmland production

The Ministry of Works, which manages water conservancy, and members of various departments recommended by others are mixed.

Most of the imperial examinations and test takers entered old departments, such as the three provinces and six ministries and various temples.

The recommended talents are entered into new departments, because some new departments need talents only known by a few leaders. Fortunately, Jia Rong does not mind hiring more people and gives each new department the authority to recommend talented people.

The Ministry of Agricultural Production is such an organization that has only been established for two years. The senior staff are responsible for Jia Rong's Royal Botanical Garden, while the middle and lower levels are responsible for agricultural production.

"If you have something to say, just come forward and say it."

Jia Rong didn't waste any words.

Soon, a young man in his thirties walked to the open space in front with his head lowered, somewhat restrained and fearful.

There were still bullet holes and shell casings on the ground that had not been cleaned up yet.

The man knelt down quickly, lowered his head and shouted: "Your Majesty, your servant...your servant...your servant..."

Jia Rong had a blank expression on his face. If he went home early anyway, he would just have to see the bitch faces of those women. There was no harm in sitting in the court for a while longer.

After several seconds, the man was sweating profusely and shouted anxiously: "I wrote a book on agriculture, but it is considered to be heretical. I beg the emperor to give me a clear opinion!"

Jia Rong asked curiously, "Tell me what kind of evil book it is and what is its main content?"

The man lowered his head and said with a stiff face: "I am studying fertilizers according to the emperor's instructions. I am studying calcium fertilizers, nitrogen fertilizers, phosphate fertilizers, potash fertilizers, and compound fertilizers."

"In the agricultural book I compiled, I listed various types of manure, various green crops that increase fertilizer, and fish bones and scales for making fertilizers."

"I have often worked in the fields since I was young, and I know that where there are dead people, the grass and trees will grow more luxuriantly. In my book, I suggested digging up corpses to fertilize the farmland, but people said it was a heresy and refused to publish it."

Soon the ministers started to get agitated. This broken thing really came at a good time. In the past, it would have been torn into pieces by five horses!

Jia Rong was speechless and said, "He is a real talent, but he is not suitable for use in China. Do you have anyone in your family?"

The man shouted, "I have no father or mother, and I have been married for two years but have no children."

Jia Rong thought for a moment and said, "Then go out and have a look. Maybe you can find a place to use your skills. Maybe you can also flourish in a different environment. I appoint you as the Minister of Agriculture of Luzon. You pack up and take your family to Luzon to be in charge of agricultural production there."

"There are many fishing grounds, volcanic minerals and large forests around there. It will be easier for you to research fertilizers. You can make the agricultural harvest in Luzon as soon as possible to support the expansion of the local army. This way, you don't have to send food all the way there."

"If you solve this problem, you will be credited with merit. If you fail to solve it, you can come back in five years. Your salary during this period will be calculated based on your business trip, which is half a level higher than your current salary. What rank are you now?"

The man said gratefully, "From the sixth rank."

Jia Rong nodded and said, "Then follow the sixth rank. When we set off, I will give you some medicine to prevent mosquitoes, as well as medicine to treat seasickness and colds. You can go back and pack them, and go to the Holy Palace to pick them up in ten days. Luzon will also provide you with accommodation and daily necessities. Just follow the caravan of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There will be caravans providing you with free food, drink and accommodation along the way."

The man kowtowed quickly on the ground, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Soon, when there was nothing else to do, Jia Rong went back to escape the summer heat.

Although the man's method was weird, it was remembered by others.

Jia Rong's moral upper and lower limits are a bit too outrageous, which gives various pragmatists room to play without being bound by traditional morals.

It is worth mentioning that this evil method is not an original invention, but has existed since ancient times.

Research on fertilizers did not start this year. Since Jia Rong ascended the throne, many things have been happening at a rapid pace.

Fortunately, we have always been expanding outward, and the main fertilizers used internally are human and animal feces, fish bones, soybeans, and mixed calcium phosphate fertilizers.

The coastal areas and some fertile areas in Liaodong have been expanding their cultivated land areas, and the per mu yield and total output have also been increasing.

Coupled with scientific seed breeding methods, grain production has always been in excess of demand, which has also led to the production of alcohol and various side dishes. A large number of farmers have begun to look for side jobs to supplement their family income.

The way out for many farmers was to join the army, but even that was not enough because the territory was expanding too fast.

The problem with the Holy Dynasty is that there are not enough people to control such a vast territory, and Jia Rong doesn't really want to go to war.

However, talent has begun to surge. Whether it is electricity, chemical industry or agriculture, they are all rapidly laying the foundation and constantly opening up the early scientific wasteland.

The first industrial revolution in the world of Dream of Red Mansions must be calculated based on the day Jia Rong ascended the throne.

After running wildly in the wilderness of science, Jia Rong became worried again after returning home.

"I wonder how future generations will evaluate that assassin. Will they think it was made up like those Taoist priests? This would damage my reputation..."

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same.

When the old lady died yesterday, everyone was crying, but Jia Rong was laughing. He even raped the old lady's granddaughter-in-law Li Wan, Miss Wang, and Xiren.

Jia Rong was worried here today, and Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but laugh excitedly.

My grandmother died and my younger brother became a monk, but when I thought about my son being made the crown prince, all the sorrow flew away!

Wang Xifeng and the others also said happily: "Congratulations, Madam! Congratulations, Prince!"

The old lady was quickly and hastily buried, and no one except Jia Zheng cared whether it was the seventh or eighth day of her death.

(End of this chapter)