A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Shenjiazhuang used to be an inconspicuous place, let alone an official residence, even officials had never been there.

Everyone thought this place would be like this from now on, but unexpectedly the owner changed.

This master is a little young, and everyone is a little unsure. We don't know what he will do to Zhuangzi.

With the construction of the workshop and the production of fragrant dew, the farmers on Zhuangzi were shocked.

This owner’s writing skills are so great!

So everyone returned to their heart.

"I've met Mr. Lang!"

"I've met Mr. Lang."

Shen An and Zhao Zhongzhen walked around the village and greeted the farmers they met along the way respectfully.

"This is prestige."

Zhao Zhongzhen was thinking about the situation in the palace and felt that he needed to be more ruthless to scare those people.

"Prestige and prestige are something accumulated in many aspects."

Shen An said: "For example, if you are rich, or you have power, or you are particularly smart, then you will have prestige. And the emperor's prestige mainly comes from intelligence. If you can not be deceived or suppressed by your ministers, This is prestige.”

Zhao Zhongzhen said thoughtfully: "Prestige lies in strength."

"That's right!"

Shen An feels that he has brought out a different Shenzong from history. He is really looking forward to what the future will bring.

"The official's health seems to be in good condition."

"Well, walking is a bit soft, so Chen Zhongheng has to support me from time to time."

"Then let's rest for a while."

The accompanying imperial doctor found Shen An and said, "It's time for your majesty to take medicine. Is there a safe stove and pot here?"

"have."

Shen An took them to the kitchen, and the cook was immediately isolated for questioning.

"That's it."

The guards began to inspect and then lit a fire to cook the medicine.

Seeing that they were in trouble, Shen An said, "Why don't you boil the medicine and bring it out? Then you only need to heat it up."

This is how the decoction business of later generations came about.

The doctor, who was squatting on the ground and fanning himself, looked up at him and said, "Waiting for the imperial edict, after decoction, the medicine must be taken as soon as possible. If it is heated again... the medicinal properties will be lost."

Well, Shen An was despised.

After coming out, Zhao Zhen happened to come over.

"Let me see your house."

This is the main house in Zhuangzi. After buying Zhuangzi, Shen An had it completely renovated, so it looks very brand new now.

“It looks so simple!”

Zhao Zhen has been out of the palace many times, so he is familiar with the situation of his ministers' families.

Shen An glanced at Han Qi behind him. It was said that the decoration in this guy's home was quite luxurious.

"In an official's life, if you only live for a hundred years, what's the use of having luxurious food and accommodation? As long as you feel comfortable, that's fine."

Zhao Zhen stroked his beard and nodded: "This is a great kindness."

"elder brother……"

Guoguo happened to run out to look for her brother, and bumped into Zhao Zhen and his party.

You can't hide, it will look petty.

"This is an official house."

Guo Guo is a very honest person: "I've met officials."

Zhao Zhen was in a very good mood and said with a smile: "Your sister is older."

Alarm bells rang in Shen An's heart and he said, "Yes, but he's still a little naughty."

Zhao Zhen said disapprovingly: "Children should be naughty, otherwise they will be boring when they grow up."

This person was probably eager to have a healthy child, so he fell in love with Guoguo who looked extremely healthy.

Guo Guo then resigned, with a stern manner that made it hard for anyone to find fault, making Zhao Zhen nod his head frequently.

Shen An glanced at Zhao Zhongzhen behind him and thought that if the officials dare to promise Guo Guo to you, I will make you regret it!

"This cotton...the cotton is excellent."

Zhao Zhen reached out and took a piece of cotton cloth from Chen Zhongheng and said: "This material is solid and warm. Once the people grow it themselves, they can weave it themselves. In addition to dressing themselves, it can also be sold. This is the second benefit. ."

Ouyang Xiu touched the dozens of cotton balls in his sleeves and said, "Guan family, there are many fertile fields in the south, which can be harvested twice a year. If it is used to grow cotton, the people may not agree!"

Everyone nodded, but Han Qi said coldly: "Just force them to plant it."

Well, this one is a strong point.

Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "It's not good after all. When the time comes and there are complaints, I will be sad."

Everyone was a little melancholy, thinking that such a good thing should be spread all over the Song Dynasty, but what if the people don't agree?

Shen An waited on the side, and after the atmosphere gradually became melancholy, he said: "Guan family, actually this cotton is most suitable for planting in one place."

"where?"

"Where the Uighurs are in Xizhou."

The monarch and his ministers were silent.

"Where is Xixia?"

"right!"

Seeing that Zhao Zhen didn't believe it, Shen An said, "Guan Jia, the sun is strong over there and there are not many cloudy days, which is most suitable for cotton growth..."

"Tsk!"

Han Qi said with a headache: "From the Song Dynasty to Xizhou Uighur, there is Xixia in the middle. How to get there?"

It’s just because Xixia is in the middle that I have to go!

Shen An felt that profit was the driving force behind the war, so he said with a pure face: "I swear, that is the most suitable place for cotton cultivation."

Han Qi said suspiciously: "You are not saying this just to encourage the Song Dynasty to go to war with Xixia, are you?"

He thinks this possibility is very high.

Zhao Zhen was also a little hesitant. Zeng Gongliang was playing soy sauce, and Ouyang Xiu was pretending to be a meditator...

"Huh!"

Just when Shen An felt that Ouyang Xiu was pretending to be stupid, he let out a sigh, and then said: "Guan family, I remembered something... Back then... During the previous dynasty, there was something among the tributes brought by the Uighurs. White cloth..."

The so-called former dynasty refers to Zhou, the Zhou state of the Chai family.

Han Qi frowned and said, "Did you remember correctly?"

He felt that Ouyang Xiu was already old and should go home to take care of his old age instead of hanging out in the political hall.

Ouyang Xiu turned his eyes, and it took him a while to determine his position, and then he said calmly: "Does Prime Minister Han want to discuss knowledge with me?"

Han Qi was silent for a moment.

The old man with poor eyesight in front of you is the leader of the literary world of the Song Dynasty. Are you sure you want to compete with him?

Han Qi refused to be humiliated, so he retreated.

"White cloth?"

Zhao Zhen touched the white cloth in his hand and said to Shen An: "Others ridicule you for being ignorant, but you are well-read and well-read... Why don't you refute it?"

this……

Shen An smiled, looking a little bitter: "Since I started my official career, I dare say that everything I have done is for the Song Dynasty. Many things cannot be explained... If you have to explain everything, how can there be any explanation? Do you have time to do things?”

Zhao Zhen praised: "I don't like ministers who talk too much, but I always see ministers who bury themselves in work. You are very good."

Ouyang Xiu praised: "If we explain everything, but this official does something fake, Anbei can be called a gentleman."

yes! Brother is a gentleman!

Shen An's face was filled with justice.

It’s not that I force myself to learn about it, but that future generations will know where cotton is grown. Every year when it's time to pick, those people flock to that place like migratory birds, which is impressive.

However, Qiangwen Boji's praise was not polite and he accepted it unceremoniously.

"What else... to play with cotton?"

Zhao Zhen suddenly remembered an event he had not seen before.

Shen An looked embarrassed, "I'm not familiar with the official family."

Zhao Zhen said enthusiastically: "Try it. If it doesn't work, I'll do it."

The imperial doctor immediately broke into a violent dry cough.

Shen Anxin thought that if you fell here playing cotton balls, I would be so wet that I couldn't explain it.

Then everyone went to the cotton playing room.

Shen An covered his face with two layers of gauze, like a masked thief, which looked very funny.

Then it’s time to play cotton…

jump jump jump……

Shen An couldn't find the rhythm. If we use music to describe it, it is very bad.

The stained cotton was piled on the white cloth, and Shen An was playing with it in embarrassment.

He had only seen it when he was a child, and those traveling craftsmen played cotton for his family.

They play very rhythmically and don't look tired.

He played it over and over again, and gradually found the feeling.

Every time he hit the rope, feeling the force of the bullet, Shen An felt that this was the Tao.

His tapping gradually became rhythmic...

Zhao Zhen was watching outside and suddenly said: "This is how you should do things, without any distractions. Look at Shen An. He was unfamiliar at first, but then he became familiar with it. Little by little, it made me feel happy to see it. This is calmness. In front of me , how many young people can remain calm?"

Ouyang Xiu thought for a while, "I'm afraid there is no one in the official family. Shen An is so calm. Many of my ministers were not as good as before."

Zhao Zhen sighed: "This is a minister who does things. No matter how many temptations there are outside, he only wants to do things."

Zeng Gongliang said: "After seeing you, young people first panic, and secondly they want your attention, so they are in a hurry, how can they be calm!"

Seeing that Shen An was still concentrating on playing cotton, Zhao Zhen praised: "He made this cotton, but he doesn't take credit. He is a young man worthy of big things."

These words made the prime ministers and assistants feel a little sour.

Ouyang Xiu relied on his seniority and said: "Guan, don't you mean that I am old and useless? I am not old yet. I can still eat a pound of meat in one meal and once in the night... cough cough cough! "

When he heard that one pound of meat was eaten in one meal, Zhao Zhen nodded in approval, but when he heard what happened once in the night, his face immediately turned dark.

The old guy... is really too old to cultivate!

Shen An played for a long time before calling someone to pull the string.

"This is to stabilize the cotton and prevent it from flying around."

Pulling the thread is a delicate job, and Shen An guided the two women to do it.

"Press more!"

The elastic cotton is very fluffy, press it back and forth, and then pull the thread.

When the entire quilt was finally wrapped in cloth, Shen An couldn't help but lie on it.

So soft!

He planned to put this quilt on his wife tonight.

"Let me see."

Zhao Zhen came in, and Shen An reluctantly got out of the way.

"Well, soft!"

Zhao Zhen felt around and said, "Take it back."

What?

Shen An didn't expect that he would be so invisible.

"Officials, I'm afraid it's poisonous, so I'd better give it a try first."

Zhao Zhen said calmly: "You have been playing for a long time and your body is covered with cotton. If it is poisonous, can you still stand now?"

Shen An was speechless.

Chen Zhongheng came over happily, hugged the quilt himself, and praised: "It's really warm."

Zhao Zhen said: "We will have more varieties of this thing later, and the surrounding areas of Bianliang will come first!"

Han Qi agreed, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net Zhao Zhen looked at Shen An and said with admiration: "Let's start from the surrounding areas of Bianliang. If it is good, the people will naturally plant it. This is your idea. It is very safe."

Jinfeidan used Shen'an's method. First, Shenjiazhuang had a good harvest, which attracted farmers around Bianliang to follow suit. Feedback from farmers around Bianliang is now very good. Once there is a bumper harvest this year, the reputation of Jinfeidan will spread like wildfire.

Shen An said humbly: "I'm just trying my best."

Seeing his humility, Zhao Zhen felt a little more satisfied, "I think you can do well as the third envoy."

Han Qi was stunned. He looked at Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu, and they were also a little confused.

Are the officials crazy?

How could such a promise be made to a minister?

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