Emperor Xiaoyao of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 227 What a Big Sweet Potato Girl (Five Watch)

Jin Yu didn't say anything, but he already replied in his heart: Of course it's hard to answer!
"Going back to my mother, this sweet potato was produced in Weichen's hometown in the year of disaster preparation. This product is not picky. It can be planted on ridges and sandy land. It is drought-tolerant. The yield is about seven or eight times that of wheat, but the taste is not very good." Jin Jin Yu hesitated for a moment, but told the truth, this thing can be hidden for a while, but not for a lifetime, if he had known in advance that the eldest grandson queen was coming, Jin Yu would not have cut sweet potatoes so early.

"What? Seven or eight times? Don't choose the land? Drought tolerance?" After hearing what Jin Yu said, Empress Changsun was a little shocked and almost jumped up from the stool.

Jin Yu was taken aback. Seeing Empress Zhangsun's gaffe, he also felt a little reckless, and said in a jerk, "Yes. But it's fresh weight, and half of it needs to be sliced ​​to dry. This thing is not very precious. I feel sick to my stomach after eating too much."

"It's a great fortune for the country!" Empress Changsun murmured, and then Jin Yu, who was watching expectantly, said: "It's better to fill your stomach first, than to go hungry. I wonder if Guitang can give some sweet potato seeds to the court? "

Jin Yu is really not used to being watched so affectionately by a mature (harmonious) woman, especially this woman is the wife of the murderous Li Erzhi.Jin Yu bit the bullet and explained: "Back to Madam, sweet potatoes are propagated by cuttings, without seeds. If you want to save seeds, you must cut a part of the melon seedlings now, and then plant them. After autumn, you can harvest the sweet potatoes for breeding. .”

"Oh? Can the imperial court cut some of your melon seedlings?" After hearing Jin Yu's words, Empress Changsun still had the same question.She doesn't care how the sweet potatoes reproduce, what she cares about is whether Jin Yu can supply the seeds of this crop to the imperial court! "The imperial court can give Guitang appropriate compensation." Empress Changsun realized that her words were a little too urgent, so she said in a slowed down tone.

"I dare not ask for anything in return. After all, it is a good thing that benefits the country and the people. I am willing to contribute sweet potatoes, but can I ask my mother for a favor?" Jin Yu replied affirmatively.

"As long as I can make the decision, I will definitely agree to return to the Tang Dynasty." Empress Changsun is not a cheap lamp, gold and silver are easy to talk about, if he is really bold enough to propose marriage to Changle``````, I really can’t make the decision!

"The empress can definitely be the master!" Jin Yu chuckled and said, "I just ask that I don't let my minister come forward, whoever the imperial court sends to preside over it will do, and I will not participate in the later planting, teaching, promotion, etc.! "

"Huh?" Empress Changsun frowned slightly. She didn't expect Jin Yu to make such a request, which seemed to be a request of self-protection, but implied a lot of helplessness?Or do you not want to get ahead?No matter what it implies, Jin Yu really can't play without this kind of crops, "This `````` I really can't make the decision."

"Empress Empress```" Jin Yu was a little anxious, he really didn't want to drag himself into these messy things, he was entangled, he might as well live his own little life and be happy.

"Well, I can only agree to return to Tang Bengong to do my best." Empress Changsun felt that she couldn't see through Jin Yu, and she didn't look like she was threatening the court with high-quality crops, and she didn't mention any other demands. , I just don’t want to participate, but if you don’t participate, how will others know how to plant?

"Thank you, Empress!" Although the answer given by Empress Changsun was not enough to satisfy him, he had no other choice but to thank him.

As for the method of raising pigs and chickens, Empress Changsun didn't mention it. As far as the promotion of sweet potatoes is concerned, although that matter is of great value, one should not be too greedy, right?Maybe there are other ways behind it?

Empress Changsun didn't intend to stay for a long time, so she hurried back to the palace. Although the trip was not satisfactory, the harvest was far higher than what she expected!

"Why did Guanyin's maid come back so early? But Guitang doesn't agree?" Li Er saw that the eldest grandson empress came in a hurry, and quickly waved for the little eunuch to bring a stool.

"The concubine didn't mention that matter." Empress Changsun sat on the stool, took a cup of tea handed over by Li Er, waved her hand to make all the eunuchs retreat, then took a sip, and said, "Concubine is going this time, I found a crop with four times the yield of wheat! And I don’t need to pick the land, just ridges and sandy land, and it’s also drought-resistant!”

"Really? Where is it? I'll go and have a look!" Li Eryi's first reaction was surprisingly consistent with Empress Changsun's first reaction after hearing it.

Empress Changsun smiled wryly at Li Er, "On Guitang Zhuangzi, this is called a sweet potato, which Guitang brought from his hometown."

"So that kid Guitang is unwilling to dedicate to the imperial court? Or is his request too high?" Li Er asked a little displeased when he saw Empress Changsun's face.

"None." Empress Changsun shook her head and said, "Guitang is willing to dedicate it to the imperial court, but he doesn't want to take the lead. He hopes to put this burden on others."

"Oh?" Li Er frowned, "He doesn't want this credit?"

"Since Gui Tang dedicated it to the court, this credit is indispensable. The concubine has been thinking about it on the way back. Maybe Gui Tang doesn't want to make others jealous? If such a great contribution belongs to one person, others will inevitably be jealous. "Empress Changsun was really thinking about this question all the way. She had calculated thousands of times, but she never thought that Jin Yu was just afraid of trouble and tiredness``````
"The Guanyin servant girl is right." Li Er pondered for a while and said, "Guitang has only been in Chang'an for a year, right? It's really scary to count the credits. If it weren't for someone's jealousy, no one would use that Three indiscriminate means of spreading rumors and causing trouble."

"Well, the concubine reckons that Gui Tang is afraid that his family will be wronged again." Empress Changsun replied.

"Let me think about it." Li Er paced back and forth in the palace, whenever he encountered difficult decisions, he always did this.Empress Changsun sat there quietly, giving her man enough time to think.

"Pick someone from Sinong Temple and learn from Gui Tang first. It will take about half a year to return after learning, right? Then consider the matter of adding officials to Jin Gui Tang." Since you don't want to attract people's attention, you have to Keeping a low profile, Li Er's considerations cannot be said to be wrong.

"Originally, the concubine should not be involved in this matter, but in this way, will those people feel that His Majesty takes this matter seriously?" Empress Changsun thought about it, and still expressed her worries.

"Then according to Guanyin's servant, what should I do?" Li Er was also hesitant in his heart, but he hesitated again after hearing what Empress Changsun said.

"Should we send a prince or princess to the papermaking workshop? Quan Dang has followed Gui Tang to learn how to farm. Even if someone talks gossip, he has to weigh it." Empress Changsun tentatively asked.

"Who is suitable?" Li Er also had this thought when he was pacing just now. He is most at ease with Changle. Now that Changle already has a burden on him, can't we add another pair?Li Er's heart ached so much that he couldn't bear it.

"Is it Gao Mingcheng? It's not about buying the students' hearts at this time, and the common people are still very different." Empress Changsun said carefully, choosing a few people who did not violate taboos.

"Gao Ming``````" Li Er hesitated for a while, and then paced in the hall again. He was hesitating. At this time, he was unconsciously more affectionate than before. Besides, Li Chengqian is still young now, far away. Not to the point of threatening yourself.

"That's smart, let him experience the hard work of farming and hone with Gui Tang for a while." Li Er finally stopped and made the final decision.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Empress Changsun stood up and saluted.

"Okay, I know you love Gao Ming. I may have been too harsh on Gao Ming these years. After all, he is still a child. When he is his age, I will definitely be able to do well with him." Li Er helped his wife up and said .He knew that as the prince of the country, there were many things to learn, and the most important thing was to dive down to learn, so that he could have more experience.

"The concubine is not paving the way for Gao Ming. If he can't satisfy His Majesty, he can change it early, and he may save his life." Empress Changsun said quietly, she knows her husband and children too well, and it's good to have herself in the middle to coordinate. After a few years, I am gone, my husband is old, and the child is old, what will happen?She dare not think.

"The maidservant Guanyin is worrying too much, how can I change the crown prince? If I say such things again, I will be angry!" Li Er said with a blush.

"Your Majesty forgive me, my concubine made a slip of the tongue." Empress Changsun thanked and pleaded guilty.

"It's okay, I've been here with Guanyin's maidservant for so many years, and it will only get better and better in the future``````" Li Er said while holding Empress Changsun tightly, and said with affectionate eyes .

It is said that Li Chengqian was very happy when he heard the imperial decree issued by his father, not because he was valued, but because he had the opportunity to associate with Jin Yu in an upright manner.He has been the prince for so many years and has been suppressed for so many years. Only in Jinyu's mansion can he really have a chance to relax.He very much hoped that Jin Yu would be by his side, but how could he not agree?Now it's just right, and one of my wishes has been fulfilled.

In the end, the people were selected, one was the Shaoqing of Sinong Temple, one was the Chancellor of the Shanglin Department, and one was the crown prince Li Chengqian, who studied with the top name.

When the group of three came to Jinjiazhuang, Li Chengqian couldn't wait to meet Jin Yu, completely in the attitude of a student.Jin Yu didn't expect that Li Er would send such a "sweet potato lady"——Prince, the prince's rank is not low, right?It seems that sweet potatoes will definitely be vigorously promoted in the future.

"It's just in time. I just cooked a pot of sweet potatoes. If you don't investigate, you have no right to speak. Let's taste it first, and then we will talk about how to grow sweet potatoes." Jin Yu's way of entertaining guests is very special. He saluted and invited them to the living room.

The sweet potatoes that cost one yuan a catty in the later generations became good things here. Jin Yu divided it up and picked up a piece himself. He was not polite and ate it after peeling off the skin. The other three followed Jin Yu's appearance and ate it too. .

"How does it taste?" Jin Yu asked.

"Delicious! Gu has never eaten such delicious food." Li Chengqian was suspected of flattering Jin Yu.

"Do you know what sweet potatoes are used for in my hometown?" Jin Yu asked with a wicked smile.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said he didn't know.

"Feed the pig, hehe."

(End of this chapter)