Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

Prince Xin had lived in the deep palace for his entire life and had never seen such a scene before.

Pinching his nose, he curiously lay down beside the pigsty, looking inside, and even reached out to pull the pig's tail.

"Brother, it turns out that pigs have black skin!"

"My goodness, each of the pigs here is very big!"

Wen Tiren couldn't help but snort when he saw him like this.

He really looks like he has never seen the world.

Song Yingxing smiled and pointed at the pigsty in front of him.

"Your Majesty, this is the delivery area."

Zhu Youxiao asked, "How many months do the pigs here usually take to be slaughtered? How many kilograms do the pigs usually weigh?"

"Your Majesty, a pig is usually ready for slaughter in seven to eight months and weighs about two hundred kilograms."

“There is also a grazing area there, and it will take another two months before the herds are ready to be released.”

Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied: "Not bad, although free-range ones take longer to be marketed, the meat quality is better."

Prince Xin suddenly found a dirtier place in the pigsty and asked curiously:

"Why is it dirtier there than anywhere else in the pigsty? It's like the dirt was put there on purpose!"

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but laugh and said, "You don't understand this."

"Pigs like cleanliness. If you put some dirty things there, they will go there to relieve themselves. They won't make the mess everywhere. This is called targeted placement, hahahaha."

Prince Xin could not help but be amazed: "Wow, pigs can be so smart!"

Song Yingxing was even more surprised than him: "I didn't expect that Your Majesty knows so much about pig farming. I admire you!"

Wen Tiren said quickly: "Of course not, Your Majesty is wise and knows everything!"

Zhu Youxiao just smiled and did not answer. How could this be called wisdom? It was all told to him by the old soldiers in the kitchen.

Next, they went to see the breeding pig area, reproduction area, and piglet area.

The pig farm was very large, and after walking around it, Prince Xin and Wen Tiren were exhausted.

But Zhu Youxiao did not feel tired at all. He did not expect that Song Yingxing was so professional in breeding.

It seems that my dream of allowing every citizen of the Ming Dynasty to eat meat is not far from being realized.

I couldn't help but sigh: "For such a large-scale breeding farm, how many pigs are there now, and how many piglets are produced annually?"

"According to your majesty's order, ten breeding farms like this have been built around the capital. We now have 23,000 adult pigs and produce 100,000 piglets every year."

"Next to the pig farm is a cattle farm with 7,000 cows, which produces 5,000 piglets every year."

"We've also built a cat farm on the other side, which now has 15,000 cats and produces 100,000 kittens every year."

"Oh my god, so many!" Prince Xin widened his eyes in shock.

Wen Tiren was puzzled: "I can understand raising cattle and pigs, but why do you raise cats? I remember that cat meat cannot be eaten in large quantities!"

In fact, Song Yingxing didn’t quite understand why people kept cats, but he had to obey the emperor’s orders.

Zhu Youxiao just smiled and said, "When the time comes, you will know it naturally."

"Song Aiqing, I didn't expect you to be so good at raising cats. You produce 100,000 kittens a year."

Song Yingxing was a little embarrassed: "Raising a cat is not my credit. Your Majesty, have you forgotten that you once sent Eunuch Wang Yiqi from the palace to help me?"

"Now he is the director of the cat breeding factory, and this is all thanks to Eunuch Wang."

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but slap his forehead when he heard this: "Yes! How could I forget about Wang Yiqi again."

"That guy is an expert at raising cats, hahaha!"

Song Yingxing smiled and said, "Your Majesty knows how to appoint the right people and attaches great importance to agricultural affairs. I admire you very much."

"If all people in the world can master these farming techniques, then our Ming Dynasty will not be afraid of disasters again."

Zhu Youxiao was so moved by his concern for the people and his selfless attitude that he couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder.

"It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty, for the people, and for me that the Ming Dynasty has Song Aiqing."

"Come to court tomorrow, and I will announce your appointment in front of all the officials."

Song Yingxing was somewhat apprehensive: "Your Majesty is so solemn, it is really difficult for me to handle this."

Zhu Youxiao's eyes were full of encouragement: "You deserve it."

Chapter 455 If you can’t do it, take off your official uniform and get out!

The next morning, all officials gathered in Huangji Hall.

Song Yingxing also stood in the queue of the Ministry of Works.

Ever since Zhu Youxiao came back to life, all officials have been attending court every three days, and they are quite familiar with each other.

There is a new person suddenly appearing today.

Just like when a new student comes to the class, he or she will inevitably become the focus of attention.

Several imperial censors discussed quietly.

"Look, there are new people in the Ministry of Industry!"

"This gentleman looks unfamiliar. Have you met him?"

"I've never seen him before. He shouldn't be a promoted official from Beijing."

"Look at his dark face and cracked skin. Look at his rough calluses. He looks like a farmer who just came out of the fields."

"Yes, he doesn't look like someone who has been an official for many years. How can he be qualified to be behind the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works?"

.......

It was Song Yingxing's first time attending court. Wearing court robes and standing among the officials, he felt uncomfortable and a little nervous.

He put his pair of old hands in front, behind, and on the sides, and he really didn't know where to put them.

I don't have the energy to listen to what others are talking about.

Wang Zheng, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, turned around and saw him like this, and smiled and comforted him:

"Lord Song, there is no need to be nervous. It's just like His Majesty discusses government affairs with us as usual. Relax."

When Song Yingxing was summoned at the beginning of the year, he was also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works, so Wang Zheng knew something about him.

In addition, someone had already informed the Ministry of Works of the appointment notice of the new Right Vice Minister, so he was relatively friendly towards Song Yingxing, and the craftsmen all had a sense of mutual appreciation.

"Thank you, Lord Wang. I'm not, no, not nervous." Song Yingxing was grateful in his heart.

"Your Majesty is here!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone stopped talking instantly, straightened their clothes and stood up straight.

Soon, Zhu Youxiao came to the Huangji Hall.

Song Yingxing followed Wang Zheng's example and joined the ministers in shouting "Long live the emperor".

"Everyone is safe."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao said directly: "Wei Daban, announce the imperial edict."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wei Zhongxian immediately opened the imperial edict and read it aloud.

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims this!"

"Here is a candidate named Song Yingxing, who is well-educated, has profound knowledge in agriculture, has made achievements in encouraging agriculture, and has made great contributions to the country. I hereby appoint him as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works and grant him the title of Zhengyi Dafu."

"Appreciate this!"

As soon as this edict came out, it immediately caused a lot of quiet discussion.

Song Yingxing immediately stepped out of the class and knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your grace! I, Song Yingxing, will definitely fulfill your mission!"

At this moment, a man suddenly stepped out of the class, holding a tablet and shouting loudly: "Your Majesty, I object!"

"Song Yingxing, a mere juren, was just leading the peasants to do work. I have never heard of him having any great achievements. He has no official position and no outstanding achievements. How can he be appointed as a third-rank official all of a sudden?"

"Your Majesty, using people in this way is against the behavior of a wise ruler. I cannot bear to see your majesty's wisdom damaged. I firmly oppose it!"

Zhu Youxiao took a look and found that it was another censor.

What's the matter? Just because you are a censor, you can point fingers at me and talk nonsense?

"What's your name?"

"I, the Left Censor-in-Chief Tan Shiliao, firmly oppose this!"

Zhu Youxiao clapped his hands and said, "Good! The opposition is effective!"

"From today on, you, like Song Yingxing, are also the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works."

"But you have to stay with Song Yingxing for twelve hours every day. Whatever he does, you do."

"If you can't do it, take off your official uniform and get out of here!"

Tan Shiliao spoke out against it because he felt unfair when he saw an unknown farmer being given an official position four ranks higher than himself.

He didn't expect this result. He was stunned: "This...this...this..."

This result was so unexpected that the other censors, who had wanted to come out and oppose it, now dared not say a word.

Zhu Youxiao saw Tan Shiliao standing there motionless, and immediately spoke again:

"What's the matter? Are you not satisfied? Do you want me to make you the Prime Minister of the Cabinet?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Tiren immediately cast an extremely sharp look towards Tan Shiliao.

Tan Shiliao came to his senses and quickly knelt on the ground: "No, no, no, no, I dare not."

"Don't dare, get out of here!"

"Remember! After the court session, follow Song Yingxing."

"Yes...Yes, sir." Tan Shiliao nodded and returned to the class.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the ministers and said, "If you have anything to say, please report it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zheng, the Left Vice Minister of Works, stepped out with a happy look on his face.

"Your Majesty, the first treasure ship of Tianjin Shipyard has been completed and will be launched soon. Please give your instructions."

Zhu Youxiao heard this and his anger turned into joy: "The treasure ship is launched, great news, ask the Imperial Observatory to select an auspicious day to report it, and then I will go and observe it."

Wang Zheng: "I obey your order!"

At this time, the Minister of Rites Meng Shaoyu stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

"Speak."

While presenting the memorial, Meng Shaoyu said, "Your Majesty, the construction of Shanhe College has been completed. I would like to ask Your Majesty when the school will open."

Zhu Youxiao was overjoyed when he heard this: "Shanhe College is finally completed, very good!"

"Director of the Imperial Observatory."

The director of the Imperial Observatory stepped out and said, "I am here!"

Zhu Youxiao: "Select an auspicious date for the launch of the treasure ship and the opening ceremony of Shanhe College as soon as possible."

Qin Tian Jian Jian Zheng: "I obey the decree!"

Meng Shaoyu added: "At that time, please condescend to visit the academy and give a speech at the opening ceremony."

"This, I approve!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Meng Shaoyu entered the class with satisfaction.

At this time, the Minister of Personnel Wang Yongguang was the first to leave.

"I have this report to report. Recently, bandits have been roaming around Henan and plundering counties and prefectures. Reports show that as many as thirteen innocent county officials have been killed."