The villain and traitor is my brother

Chapter 130 Raising Seedlings
Zheng Qiuyun even lent part of the silver reward given by the Holy Spirit to Zhao Huizhen.She made money by selling perfume, and now she asked her husband to set up a girls' school to teach girls how to read, read and calculate accounts. It cost a lot and she couldn't make ends meet for a while.

Zheng Qiuyun gave Zhao Linlang some more silver. She and Liu Wei were selling ointment to prevent dryness and cracking in Mobei. The business was very good, so Zheng Qiuyun made an additional sum of money.

The fertile farmland is in Dongzhou, and Zheng Qiuyun can cultivate seedlings in his own land.

Among the jewelry gifts from the Holy One, she gave Zhao Huizhen a few hairpins and jade bracelets, Zhao Linlang earrings and bracelets, and Chu Lian and Li Mingzhu a few luminous beads.Zheng Qiuyun returned it to Zhou Yingxue who was far away in the capital, and Ji Ruyan transported some pearl hairpins.

Meng Hao and He Jin were both students she had taught, and Zheng Qiuyun was very familiar with them.They brought a few more students over, and Zheng Qiuyun held a reception banquet for them, and they almost got to know these people.

In mid-February, the weather starts to warm up.After the Waking of Insects, Zheng Qiuyun took them to raise seedlings in his own land.

First use mud, plant ash and other materials to make a disposable cup-sized nutritional embryo, then dig a hole and put two cotton seeds inside.

The students who studied with Meng Hao were very curious and not afraid of people. They asked directly, "Zheng Sinong, why do you need to put two cotton seeds? When we plant corn, we just plant it directly forward. There is no way to put more."

Zheng Qiuyun looked at Meng Hao and smiled. Meng Hao tapped his forehead with his soil-covered hand, "Although you don't need to plant two or three corns, I will teach you how to replenish the seedlings later."

The student nodded, but still couldn't figure it out, "Yes, does this have anything to do with it?"

Meng Hao further explained, "Then let's put one more seed in each pit now. If one seed doesn't emerge, will there be other cotton seeds?"

He asked again: "That's true, but what if both cotton seeds have sprouted?"

"Cut it off with scissors so it won't hurt the roots." Zheng Qiuyun answered his doubts.

The student understood. He wiped the mud off his forehead and complained: "Zheng Sinong has a good temper and speaks concisely and concisely. Unlike Mr. Meng, who is very knowledgeable but has an impatient temper."

Meng Hao was so angry that he wanted to hit him, "Have you ever said that to me, sir?"

He immediately hid behind Zheng Qiuyun, "Zheng Sinong, save me."

Zheng Qiuyun stopped Meng Hao, "Stop making trouble, we will put these nutritional bowls into the insulation shed later. Watch carefully."

The newly appointed governor of Dongzhou also came to Dongzhou with the imperial edict. He offended people in the officialdom and was demoted to such a place that had just experienced war and plague.He was not discouraged and attached great importance to people's livelihood. When he heard that Zheng Sinong was here, he solemnly put on his official uniform and came to see Zheng Qiuyun.

"As the governor of Lower East Prefecture, I wonder if it would be convenient for me to show you how to grow cotton."

The road was difficult and his official boots were stained with mud, but there was no trace of disgust on his face.When talking to Zheng Qiuyun, he was also very respectful and polite.

Zheng Qiuyun turned to look at him and saw the Dongzhou governor's eyes widening slightly, and then heard him murmur, "I didn't expect that Zheng Sinong is so young. I thought he was an experienced old farmer."

Zheng Qiuyun smiled slightly, "Although I am not old, I am indeed experienced. You are right about this. If you want to see how to grow cotton, you can do it, but there are no stools here, so I have to bother the governor to stand and watch. "

He bent over and looked carefully, "It doesn't matter, Zheng Sinong can go to the ground, how can I have the nerve to sit and watch." Zheng Qiuyun did not affect his progress just because he came.She moved the nutrient bowl into the shed, and then said: "This shed is used for heat preservation. Do not open it frequently to look at it. I will call you over if it needs watering in the future."

Now that the governor has arrived, Zheng Qiuyun told him that he would sign a document for cotton planting with the people, "I will provide them with cotton seeds for free, and after they harvest, they must give me all the cotton seeds. They should be willing to sign, but they are just afraid Some people will regret it, please ask the governor to give me justice when the time comes."

The governor asked her, "What do you want cotton seeds for?"

Zheng Qiuyun explained to him seriously, "Firstly, I bought these cotton seeds out of my own pocket, and I have to earn back the money. Secondly, in addition to Dongzhou, Jiangzhou, Qingzhou and Xuanzhou are also under my jurisdiction. Next year I will I will go to these three places to grow cotton, and these cotton seeds will be put to good use."

The governor said: "As long as they signed the document voluntarily, I will certainly give you justice."

Zheng Qiuyun asked, "I don't want money to grow cotton, why are they unwilling?"

The governor said: "Now that winter has passed, the people are more concerned about food. If there is food, they may not grow cotton."

This is a problem. Cotton is different from corn. Corn can be eaten, but cotton cannot.It was Zheng Qiuyun who asked Zhutian Village to grow garlic before, just in time for tax collection. Zheng Qiuyun was willing to advance tax money to them, so they readily agreed to grow garlic.

Zheng Qiuyun humbly asked for advice, "Is there anything the governor can do?"

The governor said: "There are two ways. One is that Zheng Sinong negotiates with the grain merchants and promises the people to sell cotton to them in exchange for grain. The other is that Zheng Sinong asks the Holy One to let him distribute relief grains first."

Zheng Qiuyun looked at him with his hands on his hips. This person seemed to be upright and a scholar. Why did he catch her alone? "I negotiated with a wealthy businessman and monopolized cotton. Isn't that a collusion between the government and businessmen? I'm going to pray to you, the people under your rule." There is cotton and grain. I have been wasting my efforts for a long time, but there is no benefit at all. You just talk and keep the people fed and clothed. You are really a talent."

The governor said respectfully: "Zheng Sinong and Miao praised it."

Zheng Qiuyun really wanted to punch him, but what he said did make sense.Zheng Qiuyun just asked curiously, "Then why did you come to be the governor of a place that has just experienced war and plague?"

"I am outspoken and have offended people."

Zheng Qiuyun raised his eyebrows slightly, and Meng Hao interjected from the side, "I think so."

The governor's face stiffened and he smiled bitterly, "I only said this for the sake of the people of Dongzhou. Don't be angry with Zheng Sinong. Since Zheng Sinong said that I was just talking, I am willing to ask the Holy One for relief first. Food, I’m just afraid that the Holy One won’t listen to me.”

Zheng Qiuyun wasn't angry at all, but when he heard what he said, he found it funny, "You are quite self-aware."

But what he said didn't sound good, but it did make sense.With her reputation as Zheng Sinong and her successful experience in growing garlic and corn, it was not difficult to negotiate with a wealthy businessman to borrow grain.The first thing Zheng Qiuyun thought of was her old partner He Yan.That's all, just to keep the people of Dongzhou fed and clothed, Zheng Qiuyun fell into his trap.

Before that, Zheng Qiuyun still wrote a letter to the Holy One and explained this matter.If the Holy One is not willing, Zheng Qiuyun will not do it, lest anyone say that she is colluding with government officials and businessmen in the future.

　Double change!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)