Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 436 The growth of the courtiers
In history, Li Shimin often said a sentence that "take people as a mirror, and you can understand gains and losses." This person mirror is talking about Wei Zheng. It can be seen that he is an open-minded gentleman in terms of personal morality.

In addition to being impartial, strict, loyal and dare to advise, Wei Renjing also has another characteristic, that is, he did not put himself in a high position like other gentry classes, looking down on all living beings.

On the contrary, he is very concerned about the production and living issues of ordinary people, which is why Li Shimin treats him with special respect among many Li Jiancheng's old parties.

Therefore, the people's harvest is good, Wei Zheng is very happy from the bottom of his heart. He used to hate everyone in the court, including Li Shimin, but he never hated Sun Xiangfu after he became a courtier. Of course, before Sun Xiangfu became a courtier , who beat him several times, and the target was Li Shimin behind Sun Xiangfu.

"The output of four stones is definitely not a problem. In the experimental field, five stones or more is also appropriate. As for higher, I dare not say that it is too full."

The output of Wushi is almost 400 catties. Even though the size of the field is more than [-]% smaller than that of later generations, but with more than [-]% of the yield, it is still less than [-] catties. In later generations, this is a low yield. When Xiangfuchuan came here, the yield of wheat per mu in most of our country reached [-] jin per mu. In high-yield fields, it could reach [-] to [-] jins, and in experimental fields, it reached more than [-] jins. The gap is actually quite large.

The reason why the yield of wheat in later generations is so high is that the breeding of wheat has gone through several stages. In the 50s, that is, in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, it was basically every family farming, and each household kept seeds, and seed breeding was not systematic. That At that time, although some land fertility problems were solved, the limit output was about the same.

In the 70s and [-]s, "self-selection, self-propagation, self-retention, and self-use" began to be adopted, supplemented by some methods similar to those used by Sun Xiangfu to calculate cold storage and vernalization stages, and the output has been greatly improved.

At the end of the [-]th century, there are two main production methods of wheat seeds in my country, "three-field system" and "one-field system".

The wheat seeds that Sun Xiangfu provided to Guanzhong this year are the seeds he cultivated using the "three-year three-field system" breeding technique that was popularized in the 90s later.

The technical points of the three-field system are single plant selection, line comparison, and mixed line breeding.

The seeds cultivated under the three-year three-field system almost increase the yield of wheat to the extreme under the existing conditions, such as the two-year two-field system and the one-field system, which only omit some strains in the breeding process. program, there is no increase in output.

Later, he will promote the four-level seed technology program. In this way, as long as it is anti-miscellaneous and pure, it can always maintain the genetic stability of the original variety, so that even if the people keep their own seeds, they can keep the production without reducing. As for What is called the four-level program, except for the children of the farmer, no one knows at this period, that is, the breeder's seed, the original seed, the original seed, and finally the improved seed.

From the seed of the breeder to the reproduction of the field seed, the whole process is cyclical. It is a method that can maintain the genetic stability of the original variety population indefinitely. It is also applicable to some other crops, such as self-pollinating rice and soybeans. ,eggplant.

Cross-pollinated rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, kale, cucumber, watermelon.

Cotton that is often cross-pollinated, as well as crops such as tomatoes, corn, and peppers that have not been introduced by Datang at this time, can use this set of four levels to enhance the stability of seed breeding and gradually increase yields.

Sun Xiangfu was born in the era of science and technology, and in later generations he specialized in the research of these things. He is very familiar with these technologies. He only needs someone to follow his requirements, and he can definitely achieve them. His other specialties are all It's half-baked, but the postgraduate diploma of the Agricultural University of Science and Technology is the real deal.

Of course, apart from the seeds, the yield in the field mainly depends on the planting. This year, most of the fields have been applied with organic fertilizers. In terms of the fertility of the land, it is already very close to the fields of later generations. As long as the people take good care of them, If conditions such as water and sunshine are good, the yield may not be lower than that of later generations. At least, Sun Xiangfu, who once planted a wheat experimental field in later generations, personally directed and managed the experimental field, and the output of the fields planted by ordinary farmers in later generations is not inferior. .

"Hahaha, the old man naturally hopes that the people's fields will produce as much as possible, but those grain merchants may scold you behind their backs."

Wei Zheng answered with a hearty laugh, but many officials looked at Sun Xiangfu with a very approving expression. It seems that their families should have grain and rice shops.

"The output is high and the supply is sufficient, those grain merchants should thank me, why would they scold me!

Grain is a good thing. If there is a lot of it, it can not only fill people's stomachs, but it is also the raw material for many profitable commodities. I heard that you like to make wine. If there is more food in the future, you can brew wine vigorously. , Turn grain into wine, its value can be doubled. "

Sun Xiangfu said it seemingly casually, but it caused the eyes of many big grain households to shine brightly. Taking wine brewing as an example, it just pointed out a direction for everyone. Grain is not the only use, it is processed into various Delicious snacks and snacks can also enhance its added value. However, at present, wine making is the most cost-effective. The entire northern and western markets need a lot of wine. It is a sharp weapon against nomads or people in cold regions , On the battlefield, a large amount of alcohol is also required, which can only be realized with abundant grain production.

The chat in front of the gate of the imperial city was short-lived after all. As soon as the gate opened, the courtiers rushed in one after another. Those who really took what Sun Xiangfu said just now to heart should do something to their own property after returning home. Make adjustments to avoid damage, this can be regarded as a good thing Sun Xiangfu did indirectly!

After the meeting of the early court started, the ministers were not so harmonious. First of all, Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda came out to discuss the issue of education. Although Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda are in a superior-subordinate relationship, Kong Yingda does not give Yu Shinan any face. First of all, he opposed the court's use of education for profit.

Secondly, the Yu family was impeached for profiting from the cultural industry and smearing scholars. He advocated opening the Imperial College to foreign students for free to promote the culture of our Han family. Moreover, the country should prohibit the use of classic articles, calligraphy and other things for profit Commercial behavior, he believes that these things are sacred, and it is unseemly to circulate in the hands of various small traders.

This kind of impeachment, if it was brought up a few years ago, maybe it could stand firm, but now, it makes most courtiers look sideways, because everyone is used to thinking rationally, whether it is the education industry or the cultural industry , as long as it can bring benefits to the country, why not do it?

"Well, Kong Jijiu, although our Tang Dynasty's economy has been improving in recent years, we can't even support our own students! Why should we support foreigners to study?"

Sun Xiangfu's understated question made Kong Yingda's face turn red, and he opened a school and charged tuition fees. In fact, he could understand it, but he couldn't understand the one-year tuition fee for a foreign student. , This is no longer the promotion of education, but commercial profit.

After a while, Kong Yingda, who had figured it out, said again, "I'm not saying that it's completely free, just charge an appropriate cost. The price of one thousand per student per year is too high. It will make the monarchs of all countries think that I Datang is a profit-seeking country."

In a sense, what Kong Yingda said is reasonable, but it is not reasonable.

Sun Xiangfu continued, "Did Kong Jijiu think that the knowledge taught by my Tang Dynasty to those students every year is not worth a thousand dollars?"

It is difficult for Kong Yingda to answer these words. Knowledge is priceless. After those foreign students who learned knowledge in Datang returned to China, it is impossible to calculate how much benefit they will generate by relying on this knowledge. Invisibly, he was Sun Xiangfu introduced the concept of calculating profit and loss, Kong Yingda thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure it out.

Sun Xiangfu didn't wait for his response, and continued, "I think that the knowledge of the Tang Dynasty is priceless, especially the Confucian classics. Those foreign students have paid high tuition fees, so we should teach our most precious Confucian classics. Give it to them, so that they are worth the money. Since Kong Jijiu cares so much about the wallets of those foreign students, he should spare no effort to teach these students. The minister suggested that the imperial court should first open Confucianism to foreign students.

In addition, when it comes to education, a few days ago, the children of the Wang family in Taiyuan approached me, wanting to fund the construction of an agricultural college in Shanyang for the imperial court. I think this is a righteous move to relieve the country's worries. Please, Your Majesty At the same time of approval, an order was issued to reward the Wang family of Taiyuan. "

To establish a college in Shanyang, if compared with the scale of the medical school, it would cost at least hundreds of thousands of guan, and the Wang family donated it for nothing. If there is nothing tricky in it, the ministers in the court would not believe it , this matter, Sun Xiangfu once mentioned it when he was chatting with Li Shimin before, Li Shimin would not let it go if it was cheap. Grading, follow the formal procedures, and bring it back to the court.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the Agricultural College should not be established in Shanyang, but in Chang'an."

When Li Shimin made eye contact with his attendant Wang Gui, and was about to settle the matter, someone jumped out to speak, and it was Yang Ji, a member of the Ministry of Officials, who was a direct descendant of Hongnong Yang's family.

After he made this statement, many Guanlong families also expressed their opinions, thinking that education is the foundation of the country, and it should be placed in the capital for the convenience of the court. Some people even suggested that Shanyang Medical College be moved to Chang'an. Wei Zheng, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and other Sun Xiangfu's political allies also had the stance of seconding him, but they knew that Sun Xiangfu might have his own arguments, so they chose to see the situation first.

Now there are more than 100 officials who are discussing matters in the morning court. Sun Xiangfu has been in Chang'an for the past six months, and he knows most of these people's names and births. It is hoped that these things that represent the center of gravity of the country will be placed in places other than Guanzhong.

Because, the more developed Guanzhong is, the more beneficial it is for local snakes like them. For example, Sun Xiangfu's development of Weinan has received their full support. As long as you do business here, they will be able to benefit more or less. If the colleges are concentrated in Chang'an, the population and commerce of Chang'an will definitely be more developed, and the business of the brothels, taverns and shops they opened will be easier to do. Don't think that the ancients didn't understand economics, even if they didn't understand, they have been in Sun Xiangfu's various fields for many years. Under the operation of this kind of business method, they also learned a lot, and began to have some business vision. This can be regarded as their growth!
Kong Yingda didn't know why the topic was changed by them to the question of where the agricultural college should be built. It seemed that everyone chose to ignore the question he just raised.

(End of this chapter)