Chronicle of Farming in Muxianfu

Chapter 80
The convoy traveled for less than a quarter of an hour, and came to the back door of a big house. Before knocking twice, a clever young man opened the door, checked the sign, turned around and shouted in a low voice, and dozens of people came out immediately. Walked out of the unknown dark place, and began to quickly move things inside.

Mr. Zhang got out of the car early, still wearing a simple cotton blue shirt, watched everyone move their bags into two large empty houses, locked three doors, and arranged for all the guards following the car to continue guarding, so he didn't care Dust, went straight to the study in the front yard.

Xiao An and Xiao Ning stood at the entrance of the small courtyard as usual, and they were close to the entrance. Housekeeper Xiao was also waiting there. When he saw his figure, he immediately went up to him from a distance, opened the door himself and let him into the study, and then Withdrew three feet away again, quietly waiting for orders.

When Zhang Yuanshan saw the old marquis under the shadow of the lamp, he quickly knelt down to salute, "Master Yuan, Yuanshan finally lived up to your entrustment that day, and brought the things back safely." The old marquis lifted him up with all his strength, carefully Looking at his obviously dark and thin body, he was also a little excited, "Yuan Shan, don't do this big gift, you have really worked hard for the past six months."

"Yuan Shan has been greatly favored by the Marquis for many years, and these things are what I should do." Zhang Yuanshan saluted again humbly, and waited for the Marquis to sit at the desk before interacting with several colleagues standing next to him. Greeted and said hello, and then sat down on the first empty chair.

"How is the matter going?" Although Hou Mansion received letters from him every month, in order to prevent being intercepted, he usually mentioned a few words indistinctly, not in detail, so the old Hou was always worried. wait.

Mr. Zhang cupped his hands and bowed again, and then told the old marquis about everything since he arrived at Xiao's mansion, and finally said, "The eldest son asked me to send a few words to the marquis, he said, It's up to Lord Hou to decide, but there is only one thing to ask for your permission, that is, the Muxian family must not be implicated." After speaking, he glanced at Master Hou's somewhat gloomy face, and waited quietly for his question.

An Guohou sighed for a long time in his heart, Heng'er was still too merciful, if he let that old fox, Prime Minister Wei, know about this matter, if he caught the handle, he would be accused of corruption and impostor. It is said that it is a reward, I am afraid that my life will not be guaranteed.However, thinking about those secret letters, the news that made him drop his teacup in shock, he might have to work hard to protect it.

"Did the eldest son and the Muxian family leave half a grain of rice? Does anyone in the city know that the rice is fragrant rice without the husk?" The old Hou asked in a deep voice.

"Going back to Lord Hou, there really isn't half of the rice left, and absolutely no one knows that the rice is fragrant rice, not even the farmers who planted the rice in the eldest son's village."

"That's good," the old waiter nodded, frowned and thought for a moment, and then asked, "Yuan Shan, what do you think of the Muxian family?"

Zhang Yuanshan has lived in Xiaozhuang'er for nearly half a year. During the rice planting process, just one matter of releasing water is already extremely complicated. He often contacts Guo Huai and others, and sometimes asks them in clichés, but he doesn't ask anything. On the contrary, I heard the general news from Xiao Heng. He is not narrow-minded. He also grows food and vegetables, and his life is full of rumors, and he knows how to forbear and keep a low profile. It is really rare to be unassuming.

At this time, when I heard Hou Ye's question, I thought about it carefully, and said slowly, "Hou Ye, I have carefully inquired about the life experience and personality of this Muxian family. A widow in a mountain village, alone, bought a few acres of land and a house. Because she brought some novel seeds over, she wanted to plant and sell some money to support her family, but it was inconvenient for her to be a woman. Since she met the eldest son and his wife by chance, It’s about planting together. In fact, it’s the first time for her to plant rice. During the period, there were several times when the planting failed due to the amount of water, and she had to correct it in time to barely keep the harvest. Strange to say, she seems to be interested in The rice doesn’t care much, but she cares a lot about the new vegetables that she tried to plant in her field. I have also tasted those new vegetables, and they taste very good. It can be popularized, and the people will have a few new dishes to eat. Therefore, in my opinion, this Muxian family is kind and compassionate, understands righteousness but does not value profit, and is extra cautious in dealing with things. It is not a publicity. By the way, there is one more thing, this Muxian family should have some elixir, which once saved the life of Young Master Cheng of the eldest son's family."

"Oh, is it?" The old waiter glanced at Zhang Yuanshan lightly. The two had been together for many years. How could he not understand the meaning of defense and excuse in his words, but he still chose to believe in his loyalty. There must be something valuable about Shi, otherwise he wouldn't let his confidantes and sons work so hard...

The expression on the old Hou's face relaxed, and he raised his head and asked the other staff sitting on both sides, "Everyone has heard the words of Yuanshan, and the rice has been brought back. As the saying goes, the night is long and there are many dreams. It is not too late to do things. Tomorrow It happens to be the court meeting, so I will report this matter to His Majesty after the court ceremony. Several gentlemen discuss how to word it?"

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In the imperial study room of Chaoyang Palace, the Xingdi Shangguan Yufeng, who had just left the imperial court, just changed into a loose black brocade shirt, sat on the dragon chair, frowned and took the teacup handed over by the eunuch, and put it down after smelling it , hiding the disappointment and sadness in his eyes.

It's been almost three months. If he knew that meeting would be the end of Wan'er's mother and son, he would never be softened by her pleading and agreed to let him meet some elder brother while the two countries were in business.That despicable and shameless Heishui country, why didn't the gods send disasters to make them extinct from then on, and actually colluded with the traitors in his court, trying to capture the prince and threaten him in exchange for huge amounts of food and grass.Wan'er was killed, and he also saw the bones. He only felt sorry for his four-year-old Huang'er, who was born and died but who was dead. I don't know where he is living between Yin and Yang...

"Your Majesty, Marquis An Guo is seeking an audience outside the hall." "Eunuch Duan, an old eunuch who has served the emperor for many years, saw His Majesty staring at the memorial in a daze, so how could he not know that he was sad for Concubine Wan's mother and son? Everyone has gone, and His Majesty still has such a big country to bear on his shoulders. I really can't be too sad, so I have to report it quickly to divert His Majesty's thoughts.

Shangguan Yufeng looked up at the door, and said a word, "Xuan".

When An Guohou heard the eunuch's transmission, he hurried into the study, kowtowed, and Shangguan Yufeng called out softly.He still respects this old marquis who has military merits, has always been low-key and does not provoke suspicion, and chooses to stand firmly behind him.After being given a seat for refreshments, he asked, "Marquis An Guo, what's the matter for asking to see you today?"

The old marquis thanked him for the reward, "Your Majesty, the old minister came today because he has something important to report."

"Oh?" Shangguan Yufeng saw that his expression was dignified, but he didn't look sad. He couldn't guess what he was going to say, but he still gave Eunuch Duan a wink and asked him to take all the eunuchs and maids in the house to retreat.Only then did he interface, "Your Majesty has something to say, just say it."

Marquis An Guo got up and knelt down in front of the desk, and said loudly, "The old minister is here to announce the good news to His Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, what a great blessing!"

Shangguan Yufeng was taken aback by his sudden announcement of the good news. If any concubine in the harem is happy, it should be the imperial doctor.Bearing doubts in his heart, he asked aloud, "Honor An Guo, please explain clearly, where does the joy come from?"

The old waiter immediately reported back the set of arguments discussed with his staff last night in detail, why his son had to meet a strange man to give seeds, why did he ask a good farming woman in the south to ask for advice and try to grow a good harvest, it is simply The statement was seamless, and finally added, "Just now, the old minister asked Cui Gonggong from the imperial dining room to make some fragrant rice. Your Majesty can personally taste the taste of this new food?"

The more Shangguan Yufeng listened, the more happy his face became. Regardless of the taste of this new grain, even the yield of nearly 1000 jin per mu is comparable to that of corn and wheat. What's more, the south can plant two rounds a year. It is more than [-] catties. If it is really popularized in the future, the people of the world will be able to eat enough. This really solves the big problem of Baihua Kingdom for many years.At that moment, he repeatedly called to Eunuch Duan outside the store to go to the imperial dining room to fetch the rice prepared by An Guohou.

In less than a moment, a small porcelain bowl of bright and transparent rice was placed on the desk, and the fragrance of the rice slowly wafted into Shangguan Yufeng's nose, making his hands tremble uncontrollably. Putting it into his mouth, he closed his eyes and tasted half a cup of tea before he stood up with tears in his eyes and shouted loudly, "A great achievement, An Guohou is really a great achievement! All the people of Baihua Kingdom Finally, I don’t have to go hungry anymore!” As he spoke, he slapped the table a few times excitedly.

Eunuch Duan and Marquis An quickly lowered their heads and shouted in unison, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Shangguan Yufeng personally went down the steps to help the old waiter, motioned for Eunuch Duan to continue guarding the door, and sat directly beside him, trying to suppress the excitement in his heart, and said, "An Guohou, this rice planting technology has been thoroughly researched. ? Can it be planted on a large scale immediately next year?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, there is a Qing guest in my house. His surname is Zhang and his name is Yuanshan. He is an outstanding talent. He once taught my ineffective eldest son poetry and books for several years. He happened to be in Kao City, so he recorded all the planting details. If you want to plant on a large scale next year, it shouldn’t be a problem. In addition, the farmers in the trial planting farm are considered skilled after this year’s work, and they can move over to be used by His Majesty at any time. It’s just…” The old marquis hesitated After a while, Shangguan quickly asked the reason, "Why, if you still have any difficulties, please tell me."

"Your Majesty, the old minister is not worried about other things. It's just that the rice has only been planted for a year, and the technology is not very mature. The old minister is afraid that someone in the court will question it, or cause a lot of trouble for scrambling for the rice seeds. Besides, the two rounds of planting in the south are not enough. I haven't tried it, and I'm afraid there will be some mistakes. Therefore, I want to ask Your Majesty for permission to keep this matter from publication. When the trial planting in the south is successful next year, and the north has enough seeds for another year, I will announce it to the world. There's no hindrance."

Shangguan Yufeng nodded. The taste of fragrant rice just now made him lose his meticulousness for a while. There are many factions in the court, the first prince protected by Prime Minister Wei, the second prince born by the empress, and three or four children. The prince's concubine Lan, although her status is low, recently it was reported in a secret report that her natal family started to have contact with Zhao Qi, Minister of the Household Department.There is really no one to make him worry, only Concubine Wan's mother and son...

Shangguan Yufeng shook his head, forcing himself to bring his mind back to the important matter of food, looking at An Guohou who was standing quietly with his head bowed, he was very satisfied.

Compared with those ministers who have their own ulterior motives, this respected, honest and loyal veteran minister for many years is more reliable.Sighing, he said in a deep voice, "The Marquis of An is very thoughtful. I was too impatient and forgot the many ties between the court. Just follow what you said, whether it is the two rounds of trial planting in the south or the expansion of planting in the north. , you are fully responsible. When everything is ready in autumn next year, I will never forget the merits of your father and son, including that Zhang Yuanshan, and the southern woman who is good at farming. I will also reward you heavily .”

The old Hou Ye hurriedly knelt down to thank him, at the end his face seemed to be troubled, he pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I still have something to report."

"What's the matter, let's get up and talk." Shangguan Yufeng looked at An Guohou with a little expectation in his eyes. After the incident just now, he was looking forward to everything that the old waiter reported.

An Guohou bowed his head respectfully as usual, and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, what I want to talk about is related to the death of concubine Wan and the disappearance of the fifth prince two months ago. The eldest son of the old minister happened to be in a four-year-old half a month ago. He had seen Mo Lanpei on his child, and suspected that this son was the fifth prince, but he had never seen Mo Lanpei with his own eyes before, so he was not sure, so he sent someone to inform the old minister. The old minister did not dare to delay. Report to His Majesty together."

"It's really Mo Lanpei?!" Shangguan Yufeng's voice was trembling. There were two big surprises in one day, which made him suddenly wonder if all this was real, and he was afraid that it was just in a dream...

"Back to Your Majesty, my eldest son is not sure, but he is [-]% sure."

"The gods have pity on me, the gods have pity on me, my five emperors are still alive!" Shangguan Yufeng tightly grasped the armrests of the chair with both hands, trying his best to restrain the beating heart in his chest.

If the fifth emperor'er can really be found, then Wan'er can sleep peacefully on the ground...

No, he forced himself to calm down again. At that time, he announced to the whole country that Concubine Wan died of a sudden illness and the fifth prince lost in the chaos just to stabilize the forces in the court.Now that he hasn't caught the internal thief who colluded with the Blackwater Kingdom, there is no guarantee that there will be no help from the people in the palace. Before he finds out, he must never let the five emperors get involved in the dangerous place again.

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(End of this chapter)