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Chapter 914 I'm so relieved
When Jin Rong came to Langyuan, there was a client who rented the yard, but it was not a banquet, but a family, who came to cool off in this watery place.

Although Langyuan has guests, it also has its own place to do business.Jin Rong came here for nothing, of course, just to make things difficult for the emperor, so that the emperor could speak first and implement the things discussed that day.

In order to be eye-catching enough, he has to stay in this small courtyard all day.

Fortunately, there is no uncomfortable place in Langyuan. The house is bright and airy, with exquisite carvings and paintings.In the yard, the big trees transplanted in early spring are luxuriant and breezy.Even taking a nap on a bamboo chair under a tree is comfortable.

It was not until evening that Jin Rong rode back to the city.

On the second day, it was like this again.

When he went to court on the third day, the emperor listened to the courtiers' discussions with a full sense of depression.Jin Rong, who always knew how to measure himself, was so out of tune, and the emperor was so depressed.Didn't his son become a success?
After the usual performance, it is the drought that has caused headaches for the court recently.The officials in charge of various matters described the recent arrangements and feedback.

All in all, there is still no rain in Wonju, and the court's disaster relief food is still in short supply.Due to the extremely high food prices in the year of the disaster, despite the relief funds, the amount of rice that can be purchased is less than half of what it was last year.

Seeing the tense atmosphere in the court hall, Jin Rong thought for a while, and went out to play: "My father, I heard that there is a kind of buckwheat in the northwestern part of the Central Plains. The growth period is very short, about sixty days, and buckwheat is enough Mature.

Erchen suggested that the Secretary of Agriculture collect some of these buckwheat seeds for distribution to all parts of Wonju.If there is still rain in Yuanzhou and other places in early August, at least these seeds will be planted.It is best to harvest mature buckwheat, even if it is not very ripe, it can be used even with chaff, which can resist hunger and reduce the pressure of the court. "

What he said, Jiang Yifan told him.The yield of buckwheat is not high, and it is not resistant to hunger.Under normal circumstances, people are unwilling to waste precious land and seasons to grow such things.

Occasionally there is some buckwheat, mostly when the harvest is early, or in a small area of ​​idle land.Hit some buckwheat, or eat it fresh at home, or sell it for some cash.

The emperor was very surprised when he heard this, and turned to Yu Shiqing and asked, "Are there any crops with such a short growth period? I have never heard of them before."

Many courtiers were also surprised. Most of the court officials studied since they were young. Even if some of them had worked in agriculture, there were also some officials who had been in charge of local affairs for many years, but most of them had seen rice, wheat and other crops.

They don't know much about small crops, especially the non-mainstream crops that are not taxed by the court, and it is generally difficult for officials to see them.

If there is such a suitable food, His Royal Highness King Yu's proposal is of great practical significance under the current situation.In general, by the end of July, it is impossible to sow seeds.But this kind of buckwheat should be fine with such a short growing season.

Unexpectedly, as a prince, King Yu would know such a thing under the pampering.I just don't know the truth.

Yu Shiqing was also stunned: "I know that the growth period of buckwheat is short, but I have never heard of it that matures in [-] days. Does His Royal Highness King Yu know where this kind of buckwheat grows?"

The prince didn't like King Yu being so concerned.

He has been very uncomfortable these past few days. The officials sent by the cabinet to check the taxes over the years, although they can't get close to the real data of the accounts of the Ministry of Households.However, these people were stranded in the household department, not only did he feel uncomfortable, but the officials were also restrained in doing things.

He was already in a bad mood, but when he saw Jin Rong's proposal, which attracted the attention of everyone in the hall, he was even more displeased: "The matter of money and food has always been a major matter for the imperial court. Sixth Brother should think it over before we talk about it. No It’s just a matter of real evidence, just empty talk, and grandstanding here. If it is exposed in the end, it will only make people laugh, and lose the face of the royal family in vain.”

Jin Rong has always been respectful to the prince, and hastily explained: "Second brother, there is a fact. This kind of crop has a low plant and is resistant to cold, but its yield is not high, so it is not widely spread. Just go to the mountain villages in the northwest of the Central Plains to ask, generally Yes."

The prince snorted heavily, and ignored Jin Rong's explanation, but his expression was still not good-looking.

The emperor glanced at the prince coldly. As the crown prince, he not only doesn't worry about the world, but also speaks honestly to the people who really do things, which is really useless.

The emperor ordered Han Yanhui: "The Ministry of Cabinet draws up an order to send people from the Ministry of War to send some fast-handed cavalry to the northwest region with the Secretary of Agriculture to inquire about buckwheat that can be ripened in [-] days. If there are grains, you can buy them in large quantities. , Immediately make a book. Organize the local garrison, and quickly transport it to various places in Yuanzhou for distribution.”

The emperor's anger aroused by Jin Rong's going out of the city for two consecutive days dissipated a little because of the matter of the buckwheat grain.But still pointing to his name, he asked in a strange tone: "King Yu, I wonder if the business of Langyuan is doing well now?"

Jin Rong had been waiting for the emperor to mention this for a long time.

He had already retreated to the queue, and when he heard the emperor's question, he hurriedly stepped out again, and calmly replied: "Report to my father, the business in Langyuan is good. After the past two days, I have discussed with the steward there again, trying to expand the scope of business. , Earn more money."

The emperor's face, which had just recovered, immediately turned dark again.

The ministers are also surprised.What does King Yu mean by this? As soon as he made a proposal to make His Majesty happy, he immediately began to discredit himself. Is it a brain twitch or something?

The emperor stared at Jin Rong, this bastard boy, the displeasure in his question was already so obvious, could it be that this boy couldn't hear it?

Of course, Jin Rong would not wait for the emperor to speak out the words to reprimand him, and then said: "Father, I have thought about it for the past few days, and the severe drought in Yuanzhou is just the time when silver is needed. Therefore, the prosperity of the capital is Good thing. Erchen also put some thought into this in order to do a good job in business and add some bright colors to the capital."

The emperor and all the courtiers had complex expressions. King Yu earned money for his family, but he could still use such a righteous banner.King Yu, can you be more shameless?

The emperor almost laughed angrily at him, "It turns out that King Yu is so righteous."

"My son is ashamed, thank you for your praise." Jin Rong replied without hesitation.

puff!If the big guy wasn't afraid of the emperor's impoliteness in the concubine hall, he would burst out laughing.

The emperor stared at Jin Rong with an unfriendly expression.

Jin Rong was still calm and said, "I have thought about it, and I am willing to use all the money I have earned since the opening of Langyuan to relieve the disaster in Yuanzhou."

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

The emperor was also taken aback, like this, why was he so angry just now?What is the reason for his unhappiness these two days?
He was still thinking just now, this bastard boy is so inconsiderate, now, he is still putting his mind on business matters openly.But I didn't expect that he was really so righteous.

Thinking about the 30 taels of disaster relief funds borrowed from Prince Yu's Mansion, the emperor felt a little apologetic for his anger towards Jin Rong just now.

The emperor's awe-inspiring gaze swept over the faces of all the officials in the court one by one.It is said that eating the king's salary is a matter of loyalty to the king.But these ministers, holding the salary of the imperial court, enjoying the support of the people, all of them eating vegetarian meals, turned a blind eye to the difficulties of the imperial court and the common people.

Compared with his son, the difference is far.

The emperor's eyes fell on the prince's face, and he paused.Forget about this son, don't mention it.

"King Yu can worry about the world and share my worries for me. My heart is very comforted..."

　Tomorrow at around two o'clock in the afternoon, there will be another day to add Gengha.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)