Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 337 Agriculture is the foundation of the country

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao could choose to put part of his will above the secular world, such as games and struggles with civil servants. Even if it would cause turmoil or influence, it would only be within a small scope and would not have any impact on the overall situation. The ripples are limited.

Another example is the development of intensive handicraft manufacturing. This is based on the mainstream background of serious land annexation and frequent natural disasters. Taking Beizhili as the hosting area, we try to absorb the bankrupt groups in the northern provinces as much as possible so that they can work through labor. You can still support your family.

As for the practical problem of dense population, the court needs to solve it as much as possible to avoid the collapse of local order or civil unrest.

However, Zhu Youxiao cannot be so arbitrary on certain matters, such as the large-scale promotion of planting corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes and other crops.

If Zhu Youxiao really dared to do this, within two years, there would be frequent waves of uprisings in the Ming Dynasty. The reason is very simple. Planting habits cannot be changed easily, and it also involves even more terrible taxes.

The 24 solar terms set by the ancients, and when to plant or harvest, are quite sophisticated. It is not as simple as just talking about it.

It took a very long time for wheat and rice, two crops, to be gradually popularized and cultivated. If you and the farming people are playing tricks that are divorced from reality, who will die if you don't?

"Xu Qing, if you want to promote the cultivation of these imported plants in the Ming Dynasty, it will not be something that can be accomplished overnight."

Zhu Youxiao walked to those wooden baskets, lifted up his robe and squatted down, picked up a piece of potato and said: "Most of the groups are unfamiliar with these imported crops. They don't know how to grow them, let alone how to eat them. If there is a slight deviation, it will be a habitual resistance.”

"Habits are sometimes a bad reaction, but this is the reality. So what you have to do next is not only to expand the planting area in Huangzhuang in the north of Zhili, but also to find new methods of rotation, such as Wheat and corn, such as sweet potatoes and wheat, etc. How to rotate crops and how to increase food production are all things you have to do."

"There is also a practical issue that Xu Qing must take into consideration. That is the vast territory of Ming Dynasty, which also creates large differences in climate, environment, temperature differences, rainfall, etc. in different places."

"High-quality crop varieties suitable for planting in North Zhili may not necessarily be suitable for planting in the northwest. Therefore, cultivating different varieties of high-quality seeds must be considered now. This matter cannot be delayed."

indeed.

Xu Guangqi, standing aside, nodded in approval after hearing what the emperor said.

Crops such as sweet potatoes and potatoes have spread to the southeastern coastal areas very early. Some people have tried to grow them, but various problems have arisen. The most serious of which is eating potatoes and killing people. This has also led to the death of people in these places. People all think that these things are not for human consumption...

"Brother Jian, there is also longevity. Try this thing."

While Xu Guangqi was thinking about it, Zhu Youxiao had a bad taste, picked up two red peppers, stood up with a smile, and handed them to Zhu Youjian and the others, "This thing is called pepper, and it is a very expensive one." Fruit, very sweet.”

"really?"

Zhu Youjian stepped forward doubtfully and took the strange-looking pepper, but he was muttering in his heart that he had never seen this thing before.

Zhu Yujian's reaction was no different from Zhu Youjian's.

When the two took the peppers, they showed some hesitation. This person would show this kind of reaction when dealing with strange things, while Zhu Youxiao watched with a smile.

Seeing this, Xu Guangqi subconsciously wanted to say something, but Zhu Youxiao shook his head slightly to stop him.

"Try it all and see, can I still deceive you?"

Seeing the hesitation on their faces, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said something. The two looked at each other and put the whole stick into their mouths to chew without thinking about anything else.

"what!!!"

"hiss!!!"

But in just a blink of an eye, there was a cry from Taiye Pond.

"Haha~"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Youxiao's hearty laughter sounded.

"Brother Imperial! This thing is not sweet at all, it is spicy!!"

Zhu Youjian stuck out his tongue, sweat broke out on the tip of his nose, his eyes widened and he said to Zhu Youxian: "This is not a pepper, it is clearly a pepper!"

"Yes, yes."

Zhu Yujian was not much better. He bared his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, is this really edible? Why do you think it's pungent than dogwood and other foods?" "Quick, go get some tea."

Liu Ruoyu, who was waiting on the side, saw this and hurriedly said to the eunuch beside him.

"This thing is called chili pepper."

Zhu Youxiao kept smiling and said: "Eating it can drive away the cold in the body and can be used as medicine, but it is mostly used as a condiment to cook delicious food."

"Who likes to eat something so spicy?"

As Zhu Youjian spoke, he subconsciously reached out to wipe away the fine sweat.

"Don't wipe your eyes with your hands that have touched hot peppers."

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao hurriedly said, but it was still too late. Zhu Youjian's hand just touched his eyes lightly, and he felt waves of stinging pain.

"my eyes!!"

It was a complete mess. Zhu Youxiao hurriedly stepped forward to hold Zhu Youjian's hand, and at the same time ordered someone to get water. Xu Guangqi, who was standing aside, was a little startled after seeing Zhu Youjian's reaction.

If these peppers are stuffed into explosive bombs and blasted into the enemy's formation, will it cause the enemy to lose their combat effectiveness?

However, if wet chili pepper is mixed into the explosive bomb, it may affect the ignition of the gunpowder.

What if it is dried in the sun and then ground into powder?

yes!If so, it can be splashed over with a trebuchet!

Yes, you should talk to Song Yingxing and the others about this idea.

Xu Guangqi became more and more excited as he thought about it, but Zhu Youjian suffered a serious crime. Although he cleaned it with water in time, his eyes were still swollen.

After seeing that look, Zhu Yujian on the side had been trying hard not to laugh.

"You, wait until dinner time, I will cook you a dish to comfort your hurt heart."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian was a little frustrated, Zhu Youxiao smiled and patted his shoulder and said: "I promise you like it!"

"Brother Imperial, my brother is fine."

After Zhu Youjian listened, he felt better. Then he waved his hands and said: "Brother Huang is so busy, how can I..."

"Okay, this matter is settled."

Zhu Youxiao said, then looked at Xu Guangqi and saw what he was thinking about. He coughed and said: "Xu Qing, you need to think more about what I told you before. I still said that agriculture is the foundation of the country. "

"What you are going to do may be very slow to achieve results, but once a breakthrough is achieved, it will be of great benefit to all people in the world, and even the Ming Dynasty."

"I will bear this in mind!"

Xu Guangqi hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will definitely figure out a set of agricultural planting techniques, especially in terms of cultivation. I will pay special attention to it."

"Well, I believe you."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said: "I can't guarantee anything else, but in terms of food and salary expenditures and supporting the training of talents, I will absolutely support it unconditionally!"

Agricultural production has a broad future and prospects. Although Zhu Youxiao doesn't understand the ins and outs, he can provide unconditional support and assistance.

After all, for the Ming Dynasty, no matter what it lacks, it cannot lack food. In the future, disasters will occur frequently in various places under its control for a long time. Without sufficient food supply, many people will die.

Once people are hungry and red-eyed, they dare to eat and do anything. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao must take precautions. Even if potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and other crops cannot be promoted, they must be planted in Huangzhuang under the jurisdiction of Beizhili. stand up……

(End of this chapter)