"Have you asked the farmer?"
Zu Long asked Li Si.
"Your Majesty, I've asked. The agricultural officials can't see any problems. It should be true, although it's a little unbelievable that it can increase the yield of corn by three or four times.”
Li Si reported truthfully.
"The heavens have blessed our Great Qin."
After hearing Li Si's words, Ancestral Dragon placed the grain of rice on the table and no longer doubted the authenticity of this matter. He sighed and said,"
However, this long sigh contained endless joy in his heart.
Li Si saw the Ancestral Dragon's actions and knew that this matter was basically settled.
"Li Si, pass down the order. Have the various counties 'Qiangfu, Tian Dian, and the Empire's government cooperate fully to promote and cultivate this high-quality corn.”
Then, Ying Zheng gave the order.
Qiangfu and Tian Dian were the officials of the Great Qin government, managing the farming of the various counties and villages.
"I will obey your orders."
Li Si immediately agreed.
"Li Si, you said that this high-quality corn was also developed by Sword Immortal Jiang Feng?”
Ancestral Dragon asked Li Si after giving the order.
The Great Qin Empire had always placed great importance on farming. Ever since Shang Yang's reform, there had been a series of laws to protect farmers.
The Ancestral Dragon also believed that farmers 'farming was the foundation of the empire. Therefore, in the empire's laws, there were many laws that would punish officials if they delayed farming.
As for the Ancestral Dragon himself, he was famous for valuing agriculture and suppressing commerce.
Now that he found such a person who could increase the yield of corn by several times, he could not help but feel deeply curious.
"That's right, Your Majesty. According to the report from the county magistrate of Daze County, that's what he said.”
Li Si nodded.
"Then who sent this ear of rice to the government?”
Ancestral Dragon asked curiously.
"It's Xu Sheng. Xu Sheng was originally a farmer, but according to the information I have, Xu Sheng doesn't like martial arts and only likes to study agriculture. He doesn't fit in with the farmers.”
"Later, according to what Xu Sheng told the county magistrate of Daze County, Sword Immortal Jiang Feng suddenly gave Xu Sheng the high-quality corn that he had researched and cultivated.”
"He also established the agricultural school with Xu Sheng as the hall master.”
"The six halls of the peasant family, Shennong Hall, Kui Kui Hall, Gonggong Hall, Four Mountains Hall, and Chiyou Hall have been abolished. Now, only Lie Mountain Hall and the agricultural school are left in the peasant family.”
Li Si reported everything he knew to the Ancestral Dragon.
Li Si was not only the Prime Minister of the Empire, but he was also the leader of the Network and Zhao Gao's superior.
Although Zhao Gao had deceived him, Li Si had his own information channels.
"Abolish the five halls of the old farmer family, leaving only Lie Mountain Hall and the agricultural school. It seems that Sword Immortal Jiang Feng wants to make agriculture the main direction of development for the farmer family, which is why he promoted Xu Sheng and the others.”
Ancestral Dragon exclaimed.
"However, this Jiang Feng is indeed a unique talent in the world.”
Li Si said.
"That's right. Regardless of whether it's at the age of seventeen, he already has martial arts comparable to Sir, and his agricultural attainments are comparable to Shen Nong's.”
The Ancestral Dragon nodded.
"If Your Majesty can obtain the help of this Kingdom Knight, our Great Qin will have nothing to worry about.”
Li Si cupped his hands.
"Not bad."
The Ancestral Dragon nodded in agreement.
"How about this, Li Si, pass down another decree for me. Tell them that Jiang Feng has done a great service to the empire by researching and cultivating corn.”
The Ancestral Dragon pondered for a moment before raising his head and saying.
Nong Sheng!
The moment the Ancestral Dragon said that, Li Si felt as if his ears had been struck by thunder, causing his ears to buzz.
Nong Sheng!
These two words carried such a huge weight.
In the past 500 years, there were only three people who could be named Saint.
They were Confucius, Laozi, and Mencius.
One of them founded Taoism.
One of them had founded Confucianism.
The last person, although he didn't start a school, his achievements weren't inferior to Confucius. He was respectfully addressed as " Confucius and Mencius " by the Confucian disciples.
And His Majesty actually wanted to confer Jiang Feng the title of Saint Farmer.
This…
"Your Majesty, shouldn't we reconsider this matter? After all, the matter of becoming a Saint Ruler is too important.”
Li Si said.
There was something he didn't say. These people who had been conferred the title of Saint were all people of the future generation who were grateful for their achievements and automatically conferred the title.
How could someone still be alive and be granted the title by the king?
" There's no need to think about it. Just based on the fact that he has increased the yield of corn by three to four times and can feed at least twice the population of the Imperium, he deserves to be conferred the title of 'Farmer Saint'.”
"I know that since ancient times, there has been no tradition of kings being crowned saints. However, as long as this matter is recorded in the history books, the people of future generations will definitely be grateful for his merits and acknowledge him as the Saint of Agriculture.”
The Ancestral Dragon shook his head with a solemn expression.
"Your Majesty, although you say so,"
Li Si smiled bitterly.
To be honest, even he couldn't help but feel a little jealous of Sword Immortal Jiang Feng.
This was because this seventeen-year-old youth had been conferred the title of Saint Farmer by His Majesty. His name would definitely go down in history.
However, he was more worried that this matter would attract criticism.
"Li Si, just do as I say.”
The Ancestral Dragon frowned.
There was something he didn't say, which was that he had conferred Jiang Feng the title of Saint Farmer. This was also a kind of reward.
This reward could be considered to be the foundation for recruiting Jiang Feng.
Previously, he was indifferent to recruiting Jiang Feng.
Now, he was determined to recruit this seventeen-year-old young genius.
Li Si's heart skipped a beat when he saw the Ancestral Dragon's expression.
As the Prime Minister of the Empire, he naturally knew the Emperor's temperament.
His Majesty's words proved that he had already made up his mind. If he continued to persuade him, he would probably anger His Majesty.
"I accept your orders."
Li Si bowed to receive the decree.
"Apart from that, you will personally lead three thousand cavalry to the Great Marsh Mountain's farmhouse in a few days to invite the Farming Saint Jiang Feng out of the mountain.”
The Ancestral Dragon continued.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Si received the edict.
Looking at the Emperor's attitude, he knew that the Emperor was determined to get Jiang Feng.
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