Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 292
"Duke Zheng, I heard that this prince seems to have a bad reputation."

Sutiba asked with some doubts.

Zheng Xuan nodded, and said: "This person has always disregarded etiquette in his actions, has a perverted temperament, and is not in harmony with the officials, and the emperor is also displeased." Hearing what he said, Su Tiba asked with some doubts: "Then why is this so? Can a person still be a situ?"

However, he was a little confused. He was clever, and he was left by Zheng Xuan's side as the chief historian. As early as when he heard that Situ was going to come to Liangzhou in person, he began to inquire about this Situ, but what he heard The news I received was all about Qingfu, Zhao Gao, or the notoriety of asking Cooking King Jiexin, but I didn't find out any preferences or strengths of this Situ.

He really couldn't understand, how could such a person with bad conduct, who was at odds with all officials, and even the emperor hated him very much, become the third prince of the current dynasty?
"Hahaha, because of his talent!" Zheng Xuan replied with a smile.

Sutiba still didn't understand, he could only guess in his heart, maybe this person was very wise, or he came from a very noble family.

They had already received the news that Situ was coming, Zheng Xuan didn't care about it, he was still busy with his own affairs, Sutib wanted to do something for Zheng Xuan, treat this Situ well, but he didn't find the other party's preference either, Today, they received the news from the post station that this Situ had arrived in Liangzhou and was heading towards Guzang County. Out of courtesy to Sangong, Zheng Xuan took him out of the city gate to meet him.

Although it was the spring plowing season, it was still very cold outside. Not long after, Su Tiba was already shivering, and Zheng Xuan was also feeling a little unwell. After waiting for a long time, he still didn't wait for this person to come. Su Tiba asked with some doubts. Said: "Is it cold here, so Situ never came?"

"It's better to send someone to investigate."

Zheng Xuan went back with him, and went on with his own affairs. He waited for a few more days, but Situ was still nowhere to be seen. Then Zheng Xuan panicked, and quickly sent people to look around. Liangzhou is not too peaceful. Fearing that something might happen to Situ in Liangzhou, he sent Su Tiba to search for it himself, but he was still busy.

What he is busy with is the cotton field in Guzang County. He bought a lot of seeds from merchants. This time he wants to see if cotton can be cultivated in Liangzhou Of course, in the Western Regions, cotton cultivation has also begun to be popularized. If it is in Liangzhou, it is also possible, and he will try to plant it in the Central Plains. This thing is very useful for cold resistance!
Zheng Xuan personally rushed to the outside of the plowing field. In the several hectares of plowing field, the farmers were busy. Zheng Xuan sat on the ox cart, looked at the farmers, and kept asking the officials about the progress and difficulties of farming. He was inquiring, but not long after, Su Tiba quickly ran over on his horse, got off his horse, hurried to Zheng Xuan's side, and said nervously: "Mr. up"

Zheng Xuan frowned, could it be that something bad happened to this guy, he was stabbed?This is not impossible, there are too many people who hate Wangfu in this world, but if he dies in Liangzhou, he will have no way to explain to the emperor, Sutib obviously thought the same way, he trembled He asked, "Should we send out the entire county to investigate?"

"No need!!" came a voice from the field.

Zheng Xuan and Su Tiba turned around to look, a farmer wearing a bamboo hat slowly got up, wiped the dust from his face, and looked at Zheng Xuan, Zheng Xuan looked at it for a moment, was shocked, and hurriedly got out of the ox cart, and cupped his hands He said: "Meet Situ!"

Sutiba opened his mouth wide and forgot to salute for a while.

The man nodded, walked from the cultivated field, patted the soil in his hands, and walked to Zheng Xuan's side. Many people emerged from the field and stood around him. This person was Wang Fu. , Wang Fu frowned, and said: "I heard those old farmers say that this place lacks water and it is not easy to cultivate, and I asked those outsiders, and they said that cotton does not need much water, but it must be warm. It’s so cold in spring, how about summer?”

"Summer is hot."

"It's so good, it's not difficult to cultivate this thing. If it can be successfully cultivated here, the Central Plains is also possible. You still have to send people to look outside the region. If there are other crops, you must also find them. "Wang Fu asked, frowning.

"Yes"

"I also know that many places in Liangzhou are relatively warm. You can't just try planting in one place. You can try those places too."

"Situ, when did you come here? Why are you here and don't contact us?" Zheng Xuan still couldn't hold back, and asked with some doubts.

"Ask these useless nonsense for what?" Wang Fu said disdainfully, and then said: "The plows given to them are a bit old. I have worn out one of them in the past few days. Liangzhou is already so poor. Is it?"

For some reason, Zheng Xuan suddenly had a different kind of respect for Wang Fu in his heart, and he bowed: "It was my negligence, and I hope Situ will forgive me."

"You don't need to be like this. You are smarter than those ministers in court. However, you are only a middle-class man. As a parent, you should do everything yourself. Do you understand?"

"Thank you Situ for your teaching."

Looking at Sutib who was pulling Zheng Xuan into the cultivated field, who was talking about something, he suddenly felt that he probably knew why this person was Situ. This was a very vague feeling, and he quickly followed.

In the next few days, Wang Fu led Zheng Xuan to visit many places in Liangzhou. Because he lived in seclusion in Liangzhou and knew the climate of most places, he pointed out many places that are suitable for cotton farming. In addition, He also wanted to go to the Western Regions to watch, and also wanted to see the soldiers on the border. Zheng Xuan didn't have any complaints, and followed Wang Fu all the time, running around with him.

Su Tiba couldn't take it anymore, many officials were in a hurry, Situ wanted to come to inspect in person, instead of going to the official office, he went to the farmer's house in the field, wouldn't this kill them?As a result, these officials are busy in the fields day and night, persuading farmers and mulberry everywhere, and they dare not rest for half a day. What's more, this guy is walking very fast. He is still in Fufeng today, and he will be in Jincheng tomorrow.
This crazy inspection speed made the officials tremble with fear.

Walking in the field, Sutiba was a little helpless, and whispered in Guishuang language: "Is this a nobleman or a farmer, who spends all day in the fields."

Unexpectedly, Wang Fu, who was leaning over to caress the soil, suddenly stood up, looked at Su Tiba with some disdain, and asked in a relatively standard Guishuang language: "Is that so?"

Sutiba was so frightened that he almost jumped up, and quickly said, "My lord, forgive me, I don't know, but you still understand Guishuang language."

"Really?" Wang Fu asked, and said with some disdain: "In the past few days, the Yuezhi farmers I summoned with Zheng Xuan have probably learned it. Are you from the Yuezhi?" These words , but he spoke in Chinese.

Sutiba was already shocked. You have already learned Guishuang language in just a few days?It took me four years to barely learn Chinese. As expected of Situ, he looked at Wang Fu with great admiration, nodded his head, and replied: "I am indeed from the Yue family. Under the account as a long history"

Wang Fu nodded, frowning and meditating. He wanted to know more about the Yuezhi side. Those farmers certainly didn't know as much as this clever guy. However, before that, we can't let This guy saw that he actually only learned that sentence.
(End of this chapter)