Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 336 Food Harvest
In this life of a man, he must either be in power or make money. No matter how big or small his power is, or how much or how little money he has, he must get something after all. Otherwise, how can he hold his head high?

It is precisely because of knowing this that when it comes to the education of Zhu Youjian and Zhu Yujian, Zhu Youxiao will more or less incorporate this kind of consideration into the education, so that they can get this sense of satisfaction, so that they can follow them in the subsequent guidance. In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, the abolished support system of the vassal clan in the past was already very backward.

There are obviously large areas outside China. Instead of letting them be occupied by the European countries, why can't the Ming Dynasty actually occupy them?
The areas within the limits of the ruling scope are all under the leadership and control of the Ming Dynasty. However, in the vast world beyond the limits of the ruling scope, vassals and countries can be established.

What is the Age of Discovery?
Do we have to let the European countries define it?
Just because they have pale faces?

Grandma!

According to Zhu Youxiao's idea, the Great Navigation is about a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending, and efforts must be made to continue to spread the unique civilization of China. Perhaps this period will be accompanied by wars and turmoil, but in the final analysis, it is to spread China's unique civilization. Culture takes root to build a solid Chinese cultural circle!

The Ming Dynasty has been inherited for more than two hundred years. The sects and clans of each lineage are huge in scale. Even if most of them are useless, there are always some worth cultivating. Gather them together and let them first learn from politics, military, and If you can cultivate one through economic, cultural and other aspects of training, Zhu Youxiao will earn one!
This person, you should take a longer view and don't be afraid of betrayal at every turn. As long as you are young enough, have an absolute advantage in your hands, and uphold the emperor's righteousness, Zhu Youxiao doesn't think anyone dares to challenge his authority. This is the courage and ambition that the Ming Emperor should have!

"Five years after the Apocalypse, when the internal maladministration and cancer of the Ming Dynasty have been initially resolved, and matters related to overseas transfer of vassals, we can start preparations."

Looking at the two people leaving, Zhu Youxiao showed a faint smile, "If you want to truly control the Indochina Peninsula and Nanyang Islands, it will take at least ten years of turmoil. When that period is over, Ming Dynasty will not only be able to By allowing the vassal clan to move to another vassal, a group of nobles who have frequently won meritorious services can be placed elsewhere to establish a vassal and a country."

Of course Zhu Youxiao knew what kind of impact and changes his strategic concept would bring to the Ming Dynasty, but if he wanted to build a Han cultural circle, some things must be done. The boundaries between China's mainland and overseas vassals must be clearly defined. This can also serve as a spur to each other.

By that time, if anyone wants to stick to their laurels and engage in ideological confinement, they must first see if there is a suitable soil.

"His Majesty!!!"

Just as Zhu Youxiao was thinking, an excited voice sounded, which brought Zhu Youxiao back to his senses. Following the sound, he saw an excited Xu Guangqi running towards him quickly. The official robe Xu Guangqi was wearing even There was a lot of mud on it, and behind Xu Guangqi, there were the guards from the Shangzhi Personal Guards on duty, carrying poles and trotting after him.

This is?

When Zhu Youxiao saw this scene, he immediately thought of something. Xu Guangqi's voice was so loud that Zhu Youjian and Zhu Yujian, who had already left, heard the sound from a distance.

"What happened?"

"I don't know. He looks like Xu Guangqi."

"Come on, let's go take a look."

"But our examination school..."

"Come on, your Majesty is moving."

While the two were discussing, the atmosphere in the Xiyuan Taiye Pond area became different at that time, and many people in the imperial palace were stunned.

What exactly happened here?He was so excited to be asked to offer wine by the Imperial Academy that the emperor even went to greet him in person.

"Your Majesty! The auspiciousness comes from heaven! God bless the Ming Dynasty!"

Xu Guangqi couldn't hide his excitement. When he reached the imperial palace, he raised his hands and bowed: "The sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other things that were planted in various imperial villages have been harvested. I am here to report my victory to Your Majesty!"

“What are the yields of these crops?”

Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows slightly, stepped forward to hold Xu Guangqi's arms, and asked with concern.

In the blink of an eye, the end of July has passed, and now it is the beginning of August.

There were too many things to be busy with in the past. Although Zhu Youxiao went to Huangzhuang on the outskirts of Beijing a long time ago to see the sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other things grown, he never paid attention to it after that. It wasn't Zhu Youxiao who didn't The reason for concern is that Zhu Youxiao has too many things to do and doesn't have that much energy at all.However, Xu Guangqi and the people he recruited were all very concerned about this matter. They were not interested in all the things happening in the outside world, they were only interested in the crops they planted.

From the initial raising of seedlings to the planting of various plots, there are many complicated matters such as weeding, fertilizing, watering, etc. They recorded everything in detail, just to see what happens in different areas and under different soils. What are the changes in these crops grown under the environment to clarify the planting technology of each crop.

"Your Majesty, this is the crop I brought from the imperial village on the outskirts of Beijing."

Xu Guangqi turned around, ignored the panting guards, stretched out his hand and introduced to Zhu Youxiao: "After all the crops were harvested, I weighed them repeatedly and found that the yield of sweet potatoes per mu is nine stones and three and a half buckets. The yield of potatoes per acre reaches ten stones, two buckets and seven liters, and it will take a few days for the corn to fully mature, but according to my ministers..."

This output is not too low.

Listening to the situation introduced by Xu Guangqi, Zhu Youxiao made a mental calculation. According to the weight of later generations, one stone is about 180 pounds. The weights and measures of the Ming Dynasty are different, and there is no more accurate one. This is why Zhu Youxiao asked Wang Zheng This is the fundamental reason why they calculate weights and measures.

Let’s get down to business. The current agricultural cultivation in the Ming Dynasty is generally divided into two major regions: the south and the north. The south is early and late rice, and the north is summer wheat and autumn millet. Economic crops such as cotton, soybeans, and mulberry are not included.

Let’s talk about rice first. The yield of good ones can be around three shi per mu, but it has extremely high requirements on soil and climate. The yield of poor ones is between one and two shi per mu. This is the most normal. As for wheat, the yield per mu is basically one shi. Half up and down, and those up to two stones or nodding, they are all watered with high-quality water, and they need to be carefully served...

Against this background, it is definitely auspicious that the yield of potatoes and sweet potatoes can reach this level.

"Xu Jijiu, are you kidding?"

Zhu Yujian, who came running at this moment, frowned and looked at Xu Guangqi and said, "What crop can achieve such a yield per mu?"

"Yes."

Zhu Youjian also couldn't believe it, "I went to see it with my royal brother before. Just potatoes and sweet potatoes. Is the yield so amazing?"

"How can we joke about such a big event!!"

Xu Guangqi frowned and said: "The sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other things planted in Huangzhuang on the outskirts of Beijing were all grown on a small scale in Fujian. They were escorted by His Majesty's imperial guards. These crops are marked as high-quality and are basically suitable for use." For southern climates, it does not require much cultivation.

The ones planted in Huangzhuang under the rule of Baoding were searched from Haojing. Most of them were introduced to Haojing from Nanyang Islands. In terms of their characteristics..."

Xu Guangqi talked about the treasures in detail, but Zhu Youjian and Zhu Yujian were dumbfounded. They had never thought before that even the sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn and other things planted in various imperial villages were actually still alive. There is such a big difference.

"Then what is the yield of these crops grown in Huangzhuang elsewhere?"

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said.

Zhu Youxiao can understand Xu Guangqi's reaction. After all, the discovery of a new crop is of extraordinary significance to the ethnic groups who mainly focus on farming, and if this crop is to be promoted and cultivated, it requires more efforts. It takes a long time, after all, not everyone can accept new things.

Just like corn, an exotic product, it took hundreds of years to be widely cultivated, and its yield is also amazing.

"Your Majesty, the ministers are still being assembled."

Xu Guangqi bowed his head and said: "Because the climate in various places in Beizhili is slightly different, and the methods adopted at the beginning of planting are also different, so some places have harvested, and some places are still a little behind. I want to wait until the harvest is as expected everywhere." After harvesting, the quality, yield per mu, etc. will be inspected and calibrated, and then the memorial will be submitted to the emperor."

"Then follow your plan."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly and said: "This is indeed not an urgent matter. By the end of this summary, if the expected goals are achieved, planting can be expanded in Zhuhuangzhuang next year to observe the increase in the yield of each crop after increasing the planting area. What differences.”

(End of this chapter)