Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time before saying,
"The Eight Laws of Agriculture…"
"Construction of irrigation works, deep ploughing of the land, cultivation of good seeds, accumulation of fertility, rational planting, elimination of locusts, improvement of tools, timely weeding!”
"I also know how to farm, but I don't know much about the Eight Laws of Agriculture!”
"Xu Zongshi, explain. What does it mean to cultivate good seeds?”
"Your Majesty, I only know a story about this matter," Xu Zongshi said.”
"Legend has it that when the former Great General Guo Kui led his army to attack Annan, he discovered that Annan could actually harvest three crops a year. The rice in the land was full and there was no shortage of food!”
"He brought this rice seed back and planted it in Guangdong, Fujian, and other places along with the local rice of the Great Song.”
"This Annan rice seed tastes bitter and astringent, and it's not very delicious. After mixing it with the Great Song rice, the seeds obtained are actually delicious and high-yielding the next year!”
"This humble subject believes that the characteristics of seeds can complement each other, just like how humans complement each other!”
"Perhaps this is the principle of the Eight Laws of Agriculture!”
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and said,"If there really is such a good breed in this world, why don't we know about it?”
"This…"
"Emperor, this lowly official has heard rumors. Perhaps there is, perhaps…"
" Uh…" Xu Zongshi thought for a moment." Maybe there really is. Otherwise, why would Liao Zhai write such an article?"”
"It's just that the gentry have always treasured themselves. Good things will never be easily spread!”
"After all, it's not uncommon for disciples to starve to death!”
It was a high-yield and delicious seed. He had been on the throne for so many years and he did not even know about it!
"Mao Xiang!"
"Your humble subject is here!"
"I want you to lead the Embroidered Uniform Guards to Guangdong and other places to investigate the whereabouts of the high-yield rice seeds. If there is any news, you are allowed to travel eight hundred miles and report to the Imperial Palace at night!”
"This lowly subject obeys the decree!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took Fan Jin's Zhongjin and read the prefect's announcement from January to December again. After thinking for a moment, he said,"Minister of Agriculture!"
"Your subject is here!"
"You can check the books yourself or ask Liao Zhai, but you must summarize the Eight Laws of Agriculture!”
"We, will be like this magistrate, issuing decrees every month to show that we truly value agriculture!”
"The Emperor is wise," Song Lian said.
All the officials knelt down and shouted,"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Hahahaha ~" Zhu Yuanzhang burst into laughter. He stood up and casually patted the dirt off his butt."Do you still remember what the old man said earlier?”
"If there was a good emperor in this world and good policies, there would be no need to persuade farmers. They would naturally do their best to farm!”
"Because…"
"In the eyes of you scholars of the Imperial Academy, this is a political achievement!”
"That beautiful essay is an achievement that will go down in history!”
"But in the old farmer's eyes, this is a life. It's something that must be done every day to make up for the expenses of the family!”
"If I don't do it for a day, I'll starve ~"
"We didn't think of this before!”
"Hahaha ~"
"Father, I'm ashamed." Zhu Biao also said.”
Zhu Yuanzhang said,"But Liao Zhai thought of it and said and did it in this Fan Jinzhong Ju!"”
"What's gratifying is that ~"
"He only gave the policy of the Eight Laws of Agriculture. It seems that he has tacitly agreed that there is already a good emperor in the world.”
Zhu Biao smiled and said," Ever since the founding of the country, Father has been working day and night. His daily memorials will never be delayed until tomorrow. He has even summoned people into the palace in the middle of the night many times to inquire about the details.”
"Your son believes that Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty are like this.”
"Hahaha!" Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhu Biao's head and said,"I know you're flattering me, but I just like to hear it.”
"Two more sentences!"
After saying that, the two of them looked at each other and laughed together.
And this laughter was so ear-piercing to Kong Zhao!
defeated
It could be said that he had suffered a crushing defeat!
His book on encouraging farmers was comparable to Wang Bo's Preface to King Teng's Pavilion and Luo Binwang's Exhortation to Wu Zhao. He planned to use this to leave his name for thousands of years!
He was actually beaten to a pulp by a bullshit novel!
Haha!
Who would have thought that he had hidden so many things inside!？
Kong Zhao wanted to cry but had no tears. The Emperor was a pragmatic person. Compared to his own empty words, he clearly preferred Fan Jin, who was full of practical things!
Liao Zhai!
Liao Zhai!
Where did you come from?
His face was filled with hatred, and he gritted his teeth, making cracking sounds.
"Kong Zhao ~"
"Kong Zhao!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's shout woke him up from his anger. Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's unfriendly expression, he hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed."I lost my composure."
"This subject is guilty!"
"Humph! Now it seems that the outcome is very obvious. Do you have anything else to say?”
Victory or defeat ~
Kong Zhao knelt on the ground dejectedly.
"I…"
He was born in the Yan Sheng Public House and had seen wealth and honor with the Yan Sheng Public House. He had been pampered by everyone since he was young. Later on, he became the Imperial Academy's Chancellor and took over Song Na's position. He had been doing things for a long time. When had he ever suffered such humiliation!
His face was flushed red, and veins bulged on his arms. He stammered, unable to even complete a sentence."I…"
"Farewell!"
"According to the bet, you have to publicly admit that your level is not as good as Liao Zhai, and give him the most precious manuscript!”
"Your Majesty!" Kong Zhao's head buzzed, and he hurriedly begged for mercy.
Zhu Yuanzhang's words blocked his retreat."You were the one who suggested the bet. Now that you've lost, don't go back on your word.”
"This is an imperial edict!"
"If you don't do it, then you will be imprisoned in the Imperial Guards 'Imperial Prison for the crime of disobeying the imperial decree!”
Kong Zhao's body instantly went limp, and he knelt on the ground in a daze.
"Let's go back to the palace!"
On the way, Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang,""Imperial Father, why do I feel that you're being biased?”
Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and glanced at him.”
"Yes!"
"To be honest, I really like this Liao Zhai. This is a wonderful person!”
"It's also possible that it's a gift from the heavens to Big Ming ~"
"Father, let's examine him again. If he's really a great talent ~"
"Aren't you on good terms with him?”
"I'll leave it to you!"
"Let him assist you in building the foundation of all countries in the future!”
"Father, you're in the prime of your life. How can you say such depressing words?" Zhu Biao looked displeased.”
"Hahaha, who hasn't died yet? We have to plan ahead!"
Seeing that Zhu Biao was still tensed up, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled awkwardly."Alright, alright, let's not talk about it anymore!”
"Yes!"
Hearing this, Zhu Biao's expression softened a little. Then, he asked,"Father, won't you meet him?"
"No!"
"Why? His son had chatted with him a few times. This person's knowledge was not inferior to Mr. Aoda or Liu Bowen!”
"That's even more so! Back then, it took me three whole years to meet Liu Bowen!”
"Biao 'er, you must remember that all the great talents in the world have their own pride. It's not easy to control them.”
"If we meet him rashly without understanding him, what if we are seen clearly?”
"The difficult part of the Imperial Art is how to hide yourself!”
Zhu Biao was confused. Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder."I can't bear to die either. You're too inexperienced now. There's still a lot to learn!”
"Let's go. There's an Oil Doused Noodles in front. It's Dad's treat today!”
"Let's have a good meal!"
"Deal!"
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