Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 104 Selective breeding!Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked!
"You are really capable. You can actually make the wheat in the field produce dozens of kilograms more than others." Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again, with a look of indignation in his eyes.

Ever since Cao Wei went out with the Northern Expedition, Zhu Yuanzhang went to Zhengkan Village to visit Cao Ying every three days without interruption for three months.

June and July are the seasons when wheat matures. One day, Zhu Yuanzhang went to find his eldest grandson, only to find that he had gone to the fields to harvest wheat.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not want his eldest grandson to become a person who did not work, he was also reluctant to let Cao Ying be too overworked. He immediately called several Jinyi guards in the village to make secret sentries and asked them to wield sickles and start farm work.

With their hard work, they harvested all the wheat in Cao Wei's seven acres of field in two days. Even Zhu Yuanzhang personally rolled up his sleeves and worked in the fields with his eldest grandson.

However, when many Jin Yiwei reported the wheat yield in the fields to Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang was really surprised!

Because the seven acres of land in Cao Wei's family are not gathered together, but three acres are in one place, and the other four acres are in other places.

Cao Wei designated the three acres of land connected together as an experimental field and cultivated the best ones.

Jin Yiwei harvested the three acres of wheat and weighed it, and everyone's eyes widened!
One thousand one hundred and two pounds and six taels!

Be nice!

On average, the yield of this acre of land is as high as 360 seven pounds!

Why is Cao Wei's wheat so productive?
Jinyiwei knew the importance of this matter and quickly reported it to Zhu Yuanzhang. After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang rushed over without stopping. After reading it, he was also shocked from ear to ear.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly asked Jin Yiwei to weigh the remaining four acres of land in Cao Wei's house, but there was no high yield.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't understand this phenomenon, so he asked Cao Ying.

Screening seeds to increase yields has always been done by Cao Wei himself. He only told the young Cao Ying about "selective breeding", and then asked Cao Ying to study wholeheartedly and rely on the imperial examination. Cao Ying has always been curious about the yield of his own wheat. Gao Ye only had a partial understanding and could not answer Zhu Yuanzhang's questions.

Zhu Yuanzhang could only wait for Cao Wei to come back before asking him in person.

This kid Cao Wei has a way to increase grain production, but he keeps hiding it. This makes Lao Zhu feel very angry!
If Cao Wei had come up with this high-yield method earlier and promoted it nationwide, how much would the overall grain output of the Ming Dynasty increase?

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's indignant look, Cao Wei knew that he had misunderstood.

It's not that he didn't hand over the method to increase grain yield, but he didn't know Zhu Yuanzhang before. Later he learned Zhu Yuanzhang's identity, but the wheat was not mature yet, so he could only continue to wait.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly decided to go out with the army this time, and Cao Wei went north without making any preparations.

"Your Majesty, we must be reasonable in what we say. The minister did not deliberately hide the method of high grain yield, but followed the army to attack Beiyuan before the wheat could mature."

"Based on your Majesty's understanding of Wei Chen, does it mean that Wei Chen is such an ignorant person in your Majesty's eyes?" Cao Wei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

This question really confused Zhu Yuanzhang.

How could Cao Wei be a person who does not know the importance of things?
He developed trains, developed steel-making technology, advocated opening up the sea, and developed new salt-making technology. These were all major events that benefited the country and the people. Cao Wei accomplished them one by one, and never asked for rewards from him, let alone No complaints.

I dare to ask those officials in the court, how many of them can do this?

Thinking about it carefully, Zhu Yuanzhang really felt that he should not doubt such a loyal and patriotic young man.

Zhu Yuanzhang blushed, waved his hand, and said with a smile:
"Then tell us about how to increase grain production. We are very curious!" Zhu Yuanzhang's tone actually had a hint of embarrassment.

This request was not too much. Cao Wei snorted and said "Promise" with his hand.

"Your Majesty should know that human reproduction is in pursuit of stronger and stronger bodies to withstand various disasters. Women will choose strong men as husbands, and men will look for women who are not sick to be their wives. The common goal of this is They all give birth to healthy and strong offspring.”

Zhu Yuanzhang listened and nodded.

Most poor people do not have the opportunity to choose, but the higher they are in a high position, the more they pay attention to the next generation. This is how the so-called saying often circulated in people's mouths goes, a woman's butt is good for fertility.

This reason is very simple. No one wants their children and grandchildren to be weak and sickly. Such children are most likely to die young, so people try every means to improve the physical quality of their offspring.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, Cao Wei continued:

"Actually, the crops and people in the fields are actually the same."

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard this.

Isn't Cao Wei stupid? Why did he suddenly say such nonsense?
Humans have flesh and blood, can walk, jump, talk, and laugh. How can the crops in the fields compare with humans?

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's puzzled expression, Cao Wei said again: "Your Majesty may have thought differently. What Wei Chen said is almost the same. It means that when wheat matures, the seeds left behind are also good and bad, just as people give birth to There are strong and weak children."

"Most of the wheat seeds left behind by wheat that does not grow well will not grow well, and most of the wheat seeds left behind by mature wheat that grows well will also grow well."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he vaguely understood, "You mean... to select wheat seeds that grow well."

"That's right, Your Majesty, this method is called selective breeding." Cao Wei answered with his hands raised.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and his wrinkled face looked like tree roots.

"Selective breeding... In this way, we select seeds one at a time and plant them. We don't know how long it will take to plant them."

"Your Majesty is wise, it has been more than 12 years since I began to select and cultivate crops for cultivation!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes suddenly widened, 12 years!

He expected that this process would be long, but he didn't expect it to be so long!

The chief eunuch on the side also opened his mouth wide and stared at Cao Wei in surprise.

How many 12 years does a person have in his life?

However, Cao Wei has been able to carry out selective breeding for 12 years. It must be said that he has a firm will and an extremely tough mind!
It took Cao Wei 12 years to find a way to increase grain production for the Ming Dynasty. This was more meaningful than anything Cao Wei had done before!

In Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion, this is also the greatest contribution that Cao Wei has made so far!
If all the wheat from Cao Wei's three acres of land is turned into wheat seeds and promoted for planting, within a few years, the grain output of the Ming Dynasty will soon be qualitatively improved, and countless people will live!It is a contribution to saving the world!

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that the reward given to Cao Wei today was not enough.

If we had known that Cao Wei devoted 12 years to increasing the grain output of the Ming Dynasty, today Cao Wei might not be Zhong Tianhou, but Zhong Guogong!
Forget it, this matter is not urgent, good things take a long time, just wait until Ma He goes to sea to find high-yielding crops from overseas, and then seal this kid, Zhu Yuanzhang thought in his mind.

At this time, Cao Wei spoke up again: "To be honest with you, your majesty, in fact, not only wheat, but also rice and bean crops can use this method of selective breeding to increase their yields, but the types of crops are different, and the effects are different." All the same.”

Zhu Yuanzhang became excited again, "Is what you said true?"

Cao Wei nodded, "Wei Chen never said anything false."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slowly, his eyes shining brightly, "In this case, the selection and cultivation of the best should be carried out immediately!"

immediately,

He realized that Cao Wei had just returned to Yingtian after a long journey after a big battle, and he should want Cao Wei to go back and rest.

"You go back first. We will choose a house for you in the city tomorrow, and then Zhao Mian, the Minister of Household Affairs, will go find you. Just wait." Cao Wei bowed and handed over, "No!" and then exited the imperial study room...

All the way back to Zhengkan Village, Cao Wei saw from a distance that his home was surrounded by villagers on three levels inside and three outside.

Cao Wei suddenly understood what was going on and had a headache.

He continued walking forward, and finally someone saw him and yelled.

"Cao Wei is back!"

"Where?"

"It's really Cao Wei!"

"The big hero is back!"

For a moment, everyone turned to look over, allowing Cao Wei to enjoy the attention gift again.

Cao Wei walked up to the crowd, and everyone immediately cheered and surrounded him.

"Cao Wei, these are the fish that your Uncle Li just caught from the stream. Take it," an aunt who was a little too plump handed the two fish in her hand to Cao Wei.

Before Cao Wei could react, someone else said next to him:

"Cao Wei, these are cucumbers grown by my family. You can eat them..."

"Cao Wei, these are the eggs laid by my hens. Take them and bring them back to Cao Ying to replenish her body..."

Everyone was talking to each other in his ears, and Cao Wei felt overwhelmed. Suddenly he heard a voice saying:
"Cao Wei, my little Cuihua Cao Ying is two years old and is the right age. Why don't we become in-laws..."

The corners of Cao Wei's mouth twitched and he turned to look over. It was the black-faced man who was the first to try out the gear set when Cao Wei made it.

His green flowers look exactly like his, but they are almost the same...

And since the black-faced man spoke, everyone around him turned to this topic.

"Cao Wei, my Erya is three years younger than Cao Ying, three years younger..."

"Cao Wei, my Yang Fang is three years older than Cao Ying. As the saying goes, the third girl holds a gold brick..."

"Cao Wei, our two families are married, and I will give you ten acres of land as a dowry!"

……

Cao Wei was so famous at this time that villagers from several surrounding villages started thinking about Cao Ying after hearing the news.

This time the Northern Expedition army made great contributions to the destruction of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. It is said that Cao Wei is still the deputy general of the Northern Expedition army. The emperor will definitely give him a big reward. As long as he can embrace Cao Ying, he will definitely be able to enjoy the glory and wealth in the future!

Cao Wei struggled to squeeze through the crowd and moved step by step towards the door of his house.

These people really think too much.

Cao Ying is Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest grandson. Let alone whether Cao Ying is willing or not, Zhu Yuanzhang will never let Cao Ying marry a folk woman.

After finally squeezing to the door of the house, Cao Wei patted the door and shouted. Cao Ying should be behind the door, so he opened the door directly.

Cao Wei blocked the crowd who wanted to squeeze in and shouted loudly: "Folks, Ying'er and I appreciate your kindness, but Ying'er is still young, so don't think about getting married for now. You all go back!"

After saying that, Cao Wei hid in the door and quickly closed the door.

The people outside the door refused to give up and kept banging on the door and shouting. This lasted for more than a quarter of an hour. Finally, everyone outside the door saw no hope and left one after another.

inside the door,

Cao Wei and Cao Ying finally let go of the mention.

The attitude of everyone frantically banging on the door just now was really scary. They were all afraid that the courtyard door would not be able to withstand it and would fall down.

Cao Wei breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Cao Ying: "Ying'er, you have become a hot cake now."

Cao Ying smiled helplessly, "Isn't this all because my father won a great victory? What will we do in the future? Will they be like this every day?"

"It doesn't matter, we will move tomorrow." After three months, Cao Wei finally saw Cao Ying again. While feeling at ease and stable, there was also a trace of reluctance.

Hearing this, Cao Ying asked: "Moving? Where to move?"

"Today, Your Majesty has granted me the title of Second Grade Uncle Zhong Tian, ​​and someone will come to place me there tomorrow."

When Cao Ying heard this, he was overjoyed for a moment. Seeing that the one-year period had come, he was about to be taken back to the palace by Zhu Yuanzhang, leaving Cao Wei alone.

Cao Ying felt very ashamed for leaving his "father" alone, but he could not resist Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now that Cao Wei was made a marquis after one battle, his life would definitely be much easier, and Cao Ying was extremely happy.

After feeling happy, Cao Yingcai belatedly asked: "Father, is it dangerous to go and fight here?"

Now that Cao Wei was back in full force, Cao Ying was already relieved, but he was still worried for Cao Wei about the Northern Expedition.

Cao Wei raised his face and waved his sleeves, "It's so dangerous! My father just used a little trick to let the uncivilized Yuan barbarians kill each other. No matter how heroic the prairie heroes were that day, Yuan Emperor and Yesudie'er were still killed. Playing with applause for my father..."

Cao Wei took Cao Ying back to the house, and then carefully and vividly told the story of the Northern Expedition, which made Cao Ying look longingly.

Cao Wei didn't know that it was precisely because of the battle he told that a seed was planted in Cao Ying's heart, which later made Cao Ying a horse-riding emperor!
This time the conversation between father and son lasted until late at night.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Cao Wei was awakened by a knock on the door outside.

After confirming that the group of villagers who looked like they were suffering from mental illness were not outside the door, Cao Wei stepped forward and opened the door.

Outside the door were two personnel from the Household Department, with a motorcade behind them. After seeing Cao Wei, they bowed respectfully: "I have met Marquis Zhongtian. We are here to take charge of Marquis Zhongtian on your Majesty's order." Relocation matters.”

Cao Wei stepped aside and said, "Move."

After waking up Cao Ying, the two of them practiced boxing in the yard while watching the Ministry of Household personnel direct the moving of things.

In fact, there are not many things in Cao Wei's family. Most of the things worth moving together are Cao Ying's books, and then there are the 200 taels of silver and some clothes that Zhu Yuanzhang once rewarded.

After moving everything that needed to be moved, Cao Wei and Cao Ying left the small courtyard where they had lived for 12 years...

(End of this chapter)