Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 189 The Season of Harvest

Autumn is a harvest season.

This autumn is a bit different for Datang.

The double-cropping rice that was brought back from Linyi at the beginning has already been tried to grow.

"Your Majesty, the rice doesn't look any better than what the people planted before."

Among the ridges of the field, Changsun Wuji picked a few ears of rice, looked at them carefully and came up with his own conclusion.

People eat for food.

This is applicable no matter when.

Every year during spring plowing and autumn harvest, Li Shimin has to work in the field for half a day in person to show an example.

Now that he has ascended the throne as the emperor, this habit has to be carried out even more.

"I really don't see the advantage. The rice harvest that the common people planted before should not be much worse than this."

Gao Shilian also echoed.

Although Li Shimin didn't say anything, Xiao Yu on the side couldn't stand it.

"The ear of this rice does not look special, but don't forget, this is double-cropping rice.

You plant one season a year, and others plant two seasons a year.

Even if the output of each season is the same as that of the previous rice, it is equivalent to doubling the harvest. "

Obviously, the rice seed yield of Linyi Rice is actually slightly higher than that of Datang.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the yield of one season of your planting must be higher than that of two seasons.

However, after Datang's original rice was planted in one season, the yield was similar to that of Linyi's double-cropping rice.

This means that the yield of rice in Linyi is higher.

In fact, many people know this truth.

But at this time, except for Xiao Yu and others, most of them would not fight Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian for a piece of rice.

Can't do it.

"The water source in the Guanzhong area is not as rich as Jiangnan Road. Your Majesty, I suggest that the double-cropping rice in Linyi be promoted in Jiangnan Road. In this way, it will not take a few years for Datang to basically solve the problem of food supply."

Fang Xuanling just discussed the matter, and felt that the most suitable place for rice cultivation was Jiangnan Road.

Whether it is the area of ​​Suzhou and Changzhou, or places such as Yuzhou and Ganzhou, they are all very suitable for rice cultivation.

"Dai Aiqing, the Ministry of Civil Affairs must complete the promotion of double-cropping rice in Jiangnan Road next year when it's time for spring plowing."

Li Shimin naturally agreed to things that could increase food production without any hesitation.

Anyway, the work is ultimately done by the people below.

"Wei Chen obeys!"

Dai Zhou, as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, naturally hopes that Datang's grain production will increase sharply.

"Gao Ming, why didn't Qin Xiedao come over today?"

Li Shimin looked around and suddenly thought that Qin Xiedao was not here on this occasion.

This Linyi rice was only planted under Qin Xiedao's suggestion.

It was time to harvest the rice, but Qin Xiedao was not there.

Li Shimin still felt a little strange.

Fortunately, he knew that Li Chengqian had been relatively close to Qin Xiedao during this period, so he asked directly.

"Qin Langjun went to the "Datang Daily" today, and I heard that today is the new school day for the new elementary school students."

Li Chengqian is indeed Qin Xiedao's follower, and he is relatively clear about Qin Xiedao's whereabouts.

"Morning school and elementary school?"

Li Shimin asked in surprise.

"Your Majesty, Qin Xiedao has set up an elementary school in the courtyard of the "Da Tang Daily", mainly recruiting "Da Tang Daily" and the children who are related to the workshops of the Qin family's workshops and those who are in charge to study."

Seeing Li Shimin's curious look, Li Junxian quickly explained to the side.

He knew about this before, but he didn't think it was important information, so he didn't report it to Li Shimin.

Who knew that Li Shimin suddenly became interested in this thing today.

"Father, Qin Langjun's elementary school and elementary school teach very interesting things, and the students there learn very fast.

A newspaper seller who can't read big characters, after a few months of studying in it, can recognize most of the commonly used characters, and can basically understand most of the contents of "Da Tang Daily".

What's more interesting is that the mathematics taught in their school is very different from other places, and they seem to learn very quickly. "

Li Chengqian admired Qin Xiedao very much, even a little worshiped.

So when Li Shimin asked related questions, he couldn't help but show off.

It seemed that the more powerful Qin Xiedao was, the more face he would have.

"It took a few months for an illiterate newsboy to understand the content of "Da Tang Bao", His Royal Highness, this is a bit too exaggerated, isn't it?

If reading is so easy in this world, how can there be so few readers? "

Gao Shilian obviously didn't believe what Li Chengqian said, and thought that Li Chengqian had been close to Qin Xiedao during this period, so he spoke for Qin Xiedao.

"Father, it really takes a few months to complete. And their counting Xu, even a ten-year-old child, as long as he learns counting for a few months, he can remember more than most accountants in the shop. Guys be nice.

As for various calculations, it is even more prominent. "

Li Chengqian himself has also learned the new style of mathematics, and he has personally seen the strength of the textbooks produced by Qin Xiedao.

At this time, he naturally wanted to stand up and speak for Qin Xiedao.

If other people keep emphasizing this way, Li Shimin may not feel much.

But if the speaker is Li Chengqian, the situation is different.

Whether it's to save Li Chengqian's face, or because he really thinks that what Li Chengqian said is reasonable, Li Shimin said from the side: "According to what you said, you have also learned from Qin Dalang for several months, so your current bookkeeping level is better than that of others." Do all the guys in the shop have to be strong?"

Li Shimin was a little upset and said something to Li Chengqian.

However, Li Shimin didn't expect that Li Chengqian would dare to fight back, "Father, what my son said is true, if you don't believe me, you can go there yourself."

When Li Chengqian said this, Li Shimin became interested instead.

He rarely saw Li Chengqian so stubborn.

So it means that what he said is likely to be true.

As for whether all swords and armor are so high-quality, it is hard to say.

In many cases, it is already very good to have something sent to you.

Don't expect to be able to enjoy life with big fish and big meat.

"Your Majesty, I have heard about the elementary school and primary school of the Qin family, but I didn't take it seriously at the time.

Hearing what His Highness the Crown Prince said now, Weichen felt that after the rice harvest was over, he could go over and have a look.

If it is really so miraculous, then the court can vigorously promote it, and for me, Datang, there is nothing harmful. "

Fang Xuanling's words immediately touched Li Shimin's heart.

In this way, there is no need to guess and explain.

(End of this chapter)