Ancient Imperial Examination Daily

Chapter 685 Continue
"What else do you have, just say it." Zhao Huo looked at Du Jinning with sparkling eyes, just like seeing a peerless treasure.

"Weichen has been talking about the word 'industrial and commercial', so while developing business, we must vigorously promote and develop industrial technology. After all, science and technology are the primary productive forces. For example, the primary agricultural product soybean is made into value-added agricultural by-products Tofu requires technology; spinning cotton into cloth for sale also requires technology.”

"And this technology not only refers to the technology of weaving, but also refers to the technology of manufacturing weaving machines. If a craftsman improves the weaving machine to greatly increase its efficiency, save time and effort, and at the same time improve the quality and color of the cloth, then Does this make a great contribution to the textile industry in the Song Dynasty? If the emperor rewarded the craftsman with gold and silver, gave a handwritten plaque, or rewarded his family's literate person to be a small official, the craftsman would be motivated by this. Shouldn’t we be more active in improving the textile machines, so as to promote the development of the entire textile industry in the Song Dynasty? Our textile industry in the Song Dynasty is advanced, and the cloth we weaves is cheap and beautiful, so can we sell these products to Japan, New Zealand? Luo and other countries monopolize their markets, so as to further control these areas? This is the intention of the minister to set the pilot in a place with a large port in the south."

"Not only the textile industry, but also agriculture. Agricultural technology is even more important. I think the emperor has seen the effect of the "Farming Records" written by the minister. The minister just proposed the method of 'regenerated rice' and let the planting regenerate. Rice farmers have harvested more than half of the output; and if double-cropping rice is implemented in Jiangnan..."

This question has always been what Zhao Wei wanted to ask.

He couldn't help interrupting Du Jinning and asked, "Can the double-cropping rice mentioned in Aiqing's book really be implemented in Jiangnan?"

"Theoretically, it's completely possible." Du Jinning said, "I mentioned double-cropping rice in the book, but I didn't let the market prepare too much Champa rice, just wanted some people to try double-cropping rice first. Even if it fails, it will not have a bad impact on the entire Jiangnan and even the Song Dynasty."

Because of the success of ratooning rice, after Du Jinning proposed double-cropping rice in "Chang Tian Ji", Zhao Wei sent people to investigate, wondering how many people would try to plant double-cropping rice.After all, the early rice failed, and the late rice also failed. This year's harvest is over.Once there are too many people who follow the trend of planting double-cropping rice, since Jiangnan is the main grain-producing area of ​​the Song Dynasty, it will have an impact on the entire country.

As a result, the people sent to investigate came back and reported that Du Jinning did not bring Champa rice from the south to sell, and ordinary farmers could not find rice seeds at all.Only those aristocratic families searched the market and found two to three hundred catties of Champa rice.Eighty-nine catties of rice seeds are needed for one mu of land, and two to three hundred catties of seeds can only be planted on about thirty mu of land. If this amount of rice is planted, it will not even have a significant impact on the grain production in the south of the Yangtze River.

Zhao He was relieved, but at the time he felt that Du Jinning did not have the economic acumen of the aristocratic family.

But now after hearing what Du Jinning said, he realized that it was Du Jinning's good intentions.Although the new champion is only 15 years old, he comes from a poor family, and has no one around him to give advice, it is really amazing that he can have such an overall view and consider so thoroughly in his work.

"Keep talking, keep talking." Seeing that Du Jinning was still standing there, he quickly asked the eunuch to move a chair, "Sit down and talk."

Du Jinning thanked him, sat down and continued: "I just said that if double-cropping rice is implemented in the south of the Yangtze River, then the grain production of the entire Song Dynasty will be increased by at least half of the previous basis. If it is in other aspects, Such as fertilizers, such as cultivating new rice seeds, and so on, to increase the grain production to a higher level. Then, while meeting the needs of the people, can we still have surplus grain for sale? Those countries in the east and south Once food and clothing depend on our Great Song Dynasty, apart from earning them a lot of money, the emperor knows how much influence the Great Song Dynasty has on them, needless to say."

Thinking about the situation, Zhao Huo and Qi Bokun became very emotional and their breathing became short of breath.

"If we sell the excess grain to the nomads in the northwest and southwest, they will have food and no longer suffer from hunger and cold, will they live and work in peace and contentment from now on, and won't invade our Song Dynasty again?" Du Jinning continued to draw big cakes for them .

"It can be seen how important science and technology are. And for those craftsmen who have made great contributions, can the emperor reward them heavily?" She cupped her hands, "So I suggest that the emperor ask the Ministry of Industry to come up with a detailed The plan is to set a standard for what kind of rewards are given to those who have made some contributions. Once local officials find such people and things, they can report to the court and be commended."

"Okay, okay, okay." Zhao He was so excited by Du Jinning's words that he didn't know how to express his feelings.

He circled the room twice: "I'm going to reward Du Jinning now."

Qi Bokun smiled, and was about to say a few words of approval and compliment Zhao He's wisdom, when Du Jinning knelt down: "Your Majesty, I have not made any contribution. I am ashamed of receiving the rewards and rewards from the Emperor. "

Qi Bokun was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered that "Chang Tian Ji", which made a great contribution to the agriculture of the Song Dynasty, was written by Du Jinning wearing a vest, and it has not yet been brought to the table; and what she just said about the development of the Song Dynasty Suggestions of great significance cannot be circulated yet.Therefore, it is impossible to talk about Zhao Yu's awards and generous rewards.

He hurriedly stepped forward to salute and said: "Your Majesty, what Du Jinning said makes sense. It is not suitable for him to go in front of people and let others know. Besides, it is not yet known whether the double-cropping rice is successful or whether business can prosper due to the opening of Luyin." Come to a conclusion. It is better to wait until all these have been achieved, and then give Du Jinning a generous reward and commendation."

Zhao He thought it made sense, so he helped Du Jinning up: "Du Aiqing, get up first." Then he said, "I will record your achievements and reward them together in the future."

Du Jinning saluted and stood up.

It would be great to accumulate all these credits and exchange for a death-free gold medal at that time.Now the rewards are just some gold, silver and silk, what is the use of her coming?It's not that I don't have money to buy it.

Zhao He asked Du Jinning what else he had in mind, but Du Jinning naturally wouldn't say anything more.With these few things, it is enough for Zhao Yu to keep busy.When the time comes, it will be her turn to take credit, and she won't be able to get away with it.It's better to save some dry goods and pick them up later.

With these perfect suggestions, Zhao Wei is also satisfied.Seeing that Du Jinning had nothing to say, he asked her to retreat.

Du Jinning saluted and backed away, and retreated to the door. Just as he was about to turn around, he saw a middle-aged beautiful woman standing in front of the porch; beside her, the princess Zhao Mingyue, who was looking at him with bright eyes, was none other than Lu Guozhang.

(End of this chapter)