farming female castellan

Chapter 263 Why I Always Stare at Changping Township

Everyone also went to the cotton field to see cotton.

"It's really like a flower, it's interesting to look at." A group of officials who looked like Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden.

"When will the cotton be picked?"

"You can pick it in a few days." Zhang Ci said, reaching out to pick one.Everyone also picked one and pulled it into strands in their hands.

"How to arrange it after receiving it?"

"Save the seeds and continue to plant them next year. When the amount of cottonseed is sufficient, I would like to ask you to help promote planting." Zhang Ci said.

Officials nodded in support.

When everyone returned to the mansion, the servants brought over a dozen large watermelons.

"Such a big watermelon?" Everyone was surprised.

These watermelons are as big as basketballs and are green with deep patterns.When cut open, the bright red flesh was revealed.

"The color looks very attractive, and there is a lot of juice." County Magistrate Xiao pays close attention to observation.

When they took a piece of watermelon and took a bite, it was sweet and crunchy, full of juice, and they couldn't help but let out a "huh".

"I heard that you brought in a batch of watermelons in Xiaoshu?" Cui Jieshi asked.

"Yes, a batch was planted in February, and it started to mature when the late rice seedlings were inserted. But the fruit setting rate of that batch was not high, and the quality was not good. I just tasted it myself and sent some out." Zhang Ci said, "Gu Yu I also planted a batch, and harvested in early autumn. This batch was planted during the great heat, and it is just ripe now."

"How many seeds are there in total? Are you willing to spend so much energy planting in three batches?" County Magistrate Xiao found it inconceivable.

Zhang Ci smiled: "We are not familiar with planting watermelons. We plant them early and late, and we don't know how to manage water and fertilizer. We need to try. We plant in different periods, and we don't plant too much each time."

Everyone nodded thoughtfully.

"Your early rice and wheat production have caused a sensation, but the watermelon story hasn't spread much, so that's the way it is." Wu Xiancheng seemed to understand.

"It's very rare to have watermelons during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They should be available in large quantities next year." Cui Shishi is looking forward to it.

"Next year will definitely be better." Zhang Ci said with a smile.

Crispy pears are also very popular with everyone, crisp, juicy, sweet and delicious.When the guests left, each family gave two watermelons and some pears.

Zhang Ci and Chen Fan sat in the yard watching the moon.When they returned to Xiangjun's mansion a few years later, the two moved into their new yards.

"Today's moon is already very round." Chen Fan looked at the sky.

"Tomorrow should be very lively. The villagers now have food, vegetables and money, so they can enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival," Zhang Ci said.

"Will they be homesick?" Chen Fan asked.

"That must be because some people think it and some people don't." Zhang Ci smiled and looked at Chen Fan.

Chen Fan also looked at him: "Your face seems to have changed again."

The outline is clearer, and the handsome temperament of a young man is more.

"Isn't it better?" He lowered his head a little.

"Yes," Chen Fan said bluntly, "it's becoming more and more troublesome."

Zhang Ci laughed: "You are the only one to blame." His face moved a little closer.

Chen Fan quickly kissed him on the cheek, and quickly retreated, but he held the back of his head and covered his lips.

At the end of September, the sweet potatoes were harvested, and the late rice was harvested. People in Changping Township walked with the wind.

This year's yield per mu is higher than last year, reaching [-] jin.The two lands of Chen Fan and Zhang Ci are even higher, [-] jin.

The harvest of tens of thousands of acres of rice fields in Changping Township is enough to plant high-yielding rice seeds in all the rice fields of Dongxia Kingdom!

One million catties of rice were transported to the capital.The congratulations of the emperor and ministers resounded throughout the Golden Luan Hall: "Congratulations to the Holy Majesty for a good harvest. God bless me with good weather, a bumper harvest, and peace and prosperity for the country and the people."

Emperor Longxin rejoiced: "With high-yield rice seeds, the common people can have enough to eat. The Ministry of Households must step up supervision of land improvement, and we must allow us to have more fertile land."

Yu Wenshan, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, led the decree: "The methods of land improvement in Changping Township have been written into a booklet and presented to the Holy Master. May I ask whether it will be printed and promoted to all states and counties?"

"allow."

He Zhongsheng, Minister of the Household Department, made a suggestion: "The grain harvest is bumper, the surplus grain in the hands of the people increases, and sweet potatoes are supplemented. If the tax is increased appropriately, the national treasury can be greatly enriched."

Yu Shangshu immediately objected: "The people have not all achieved high productivity, and it is not appropriate to increase taxes."

"Isn't Changping Township already productive?"

"Changping Township sent 100 million catties of rice, how much more do you want?"

Shang Shuling Sui Wenye said: "There are still many counties in poverty in our dynasty, and the people's food and clothing cannot be guaranteed. It is not appropriate to raise taxes comprehensively, and it is even more inappropriate to raise taxes locally."

"The rice planting area can be further expanded, and the north of the Huai River and the north of the Yellow River can also change their habits and plant some rice." Yan Taifu made a suggestion.

"It's late autumn now, and some areas are suffering from drought, floods and locust disasters, resulting in a large number of refugees. Can they be resettled in Changping Township?" He Zhongsheng suggested again.

"The refugees this time are farther away from Changping Township, so they may not be able to make it to Changping Township." Taifu Yan disagreed, "The surrounding counties should be able to resettle refugees."

"The surrounding prefectures and counties are not rich, and Changping Township is the one with the most food supply right now. The Lord of Changping Township has received the emperor's grace, so he should share his worries." He Zhongsheng spoke decisively.

"He Shilang's family should have enough food, would you like to donate some food to help the people?" Zhong Shuling said.

He Zhongsheng sneered: "I am a small servant, how can I compare food and wealth with Mr. Zhongshuling? Mrs. Feng has a lot of food. Will Mr. Zhongshuling donate more?"

Zhongshu Ling smiled: "I can donate more, Minister He can donate less, just show your heart."

"Why do you want to help Changping Township to shirk? Shouldn't we worry about the country when the grain harvest is too high?" He Zhongsheng's voice raised.

"And why do you always stare at Changping Township? The people in Changping Township have been busy with two seasons of breeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting and threshing. Should they give away the rice they planted so hard? Your income is so much higher than that of the people. Give alms to the common people?" Zhong Shuling's voice was calm, but his tone was heavy.

He Zhongsheng stiffened his neck and wanted to refute, but he couldn't say it out.

The emperor raised his eyes: "Why does Feng Aiqing talk like she is arguing with a child? This is not at all like Tanhualang."

Zhong Shuling saluted: "He Shilang is young, so I must speak in a simple way."

All the ministers shrugged their shoulders, but no one laughed.He Zhongsheng was so angry that his face turned red: "The people's hard work and food will naturally go to the people, but the Lord of Changping Township has tens of millions of catties of food, shouldn't he share his worries?"

"He Shilang's family also has a lot of property, so I should share your worries." Zhong Shuling came and went.

The emperor glanced at the book order: "Feng Aiqing is protecting her weaknesses."

Zhongshu Ling smiled: "This minister is just reasoning. Everyone should."

Many ministers stared at He Zhongsheng.

He Zhongsheng: "..."

After the court was over, the prince looked at the Taifu with displeasure: "The teacher is also facing Changping Township?"

The Taifu looked at the prince calmly: "The crown prince's gaze is to look at the whole country and the whole world. Zhong Shuling's words are correct, and everyone should do what he should do. What He Zhongsheng wants Changping Township to do, He should do something himself, and all officials can't escape this reason."

The prince choked and said: "The refugees have fled and the fields are barren. Can you encourage the refugees to return to their hometowns?".

(End of this chapter)