Lonely non-good minister

He went to find someone to look for the document. Song Yuan was waiting in the room. After a long time, Situ came in with a document. After reading it carefully, he sat down and said: "The writing on the document is not very clear. No wonder the following is The officials dismissed it, I'm afraid His Highness will have to elaborate on this matter."

The writing is not very clear?
Song Yuan felt that it shouldn't be the case. Jincheng County Magistrate wrote very detailed official documents to him every time. There was no need for him to be so rough in the documents submitted to the court. However, it was not convenient for her to ask to take a look at the documents, so she had to obey. What Situ means.

"This happened years ago. My original intention was to find out if there were any seeds imported from the Western Regions. I accidentally discovered that the seed store had newly introduced seeds from the South. After some inquiries, I learned that there were many seeds in quantity and variety. After investigation, it was confirmed that these seeds were used in exchange for cotton.

Merchants transporting grain to the northwest in exchange for cotton must pass through Jincheng County. It is a very cost-effective deal to exchange cotton for seeds that are more in demand by the people here, so most merchants will choose to replace cotton with seeds. Once it arrives, a large amount of cotton will be stopped in Jincheng County.

Since the seeds can be smuggled to Jincheng County and sold in a big way, the cotton can naturally be transported to the south. The small southern gentry countries have always pursued silk and compared it with each other. Now cotton is lighter, thicker and warmer than silk, and it is not as rough as animal skin and linen clothing, so the price Extremely high, although not as expensive as silk, it is still a luxury item. "

Situ nodded: "If this is true, trading with the south can not only make a lot of money from cotton, but also exchange for more seeds to enrich the farming of the Wei Dynasty."

"That's the truth, but the current problem is that cotton production is increasing very slowly. Let alone ordinary people, it will still take four or five years to meet military needs. If cotton is used as an opportunity to open up the two barriers at this time, I'm afraid that if the Wei Dynasty wants to be self-sufficient in cotton, it will have to be extended for many years." This was Song Yuan's concern.

She has never forgotten that her original intention of looking for cotton was to enable the people to withstand the severe cold. Although the process was long and arduous, at least the results in the first year were good. At this time, she did not want anything else to disrupt this rhythm.

Moreover, she knows the character of the rich and powerful very well. Which one of them doesn’t have a gluttonous appetite?Even under the premise of strict division of cotton distribution, they have thousands of ways to satisfy themselves. They have to wait until they are full and full before a little will leak out from their fingers to benefit the people.

Under such circumstances, if we continue to cooperate with the South, the people will have no hope of getting any benefit.

But the seeds from the south are also very important to the Wei Dynasty. Even after the sweet potatoes were successfully planted in Leping, the output has increased year after year, which has alleviated the food shortage dilemma of the Wei Dynasty to the greatest extent. However, after all, sweet potatoes are only coarse grains, and the people cannot use them. For food, we have to work towards the goal where everyone can eat wheat and corn.

Situ still just nodded: "Although it will make it more difficult for cotton to benefit the people, the seeds will be of great help to the farming of the Wei Dynasty."

"Master Situ's words make sense." Song Yuan did not refute, she could still understand what was more important.

Situ held the document in his hand: "This document has been delivered for several months, and the recorded file has been sealed with a note. The subordinate has ordered someone to remove the note, and the document will be recorded as soon as possible. If the Situ Mansion's resolution is passed, It will be presented to His Highness the Crown Prince at the meeting, and I ask His Highness to wait patiently."

This is the process of document disposal. Song Yuan naturally has no objection: "Okay, then there is Mr. Situ. If there is something unclear about the document, Mr. Situ can ask me directly. I think this matter is still relatively important. If you can It’s also a good thing to settle early.”

"This is natural." Situ's answer was very official.

After coming out of Situ's Mansion, Song Yuan saw the car beside his carriage. Sikong opened the window and smiled at her: "Your Highness, are you done?"

"Nothing for now. Are you going to sit there, Lord Sikong?" Song Yuan walked over with a smile.

Sikong narrowed his eyes: "I heard that there is a newly opened teahouse ahead, and a chef with excellent skills has arrived. I am greedy and want to have a taste. Your Highness, if you have nothing to do, are you interested in going with us? "Master Sikong invites me, so of course I will go."

Sikong immediately opened the door, and Song Yuan couldn't do it either. He lifted his robe and got into his carriage, while Wei Yan and others followed behind on horseback.

"It's rare for His Highness to return to the capital. Without the pressure of political affairs, he should have some fun. Why did he come to the Situ Mansion instead?" Sikong smiled when he spoke, looking relaxed and contented.

"Jincheng County Magistrate once asked me something, and I promised to ask it for him, so I came here."

Sikong exclaimed, "After something like this happened, the court has still been trying to decide how to arrange your highnesses. It is really rare for your highnesses to be so concerned about the affairs of the northwest."

"I still hold the position of governor and governor of Liangzhou, so I can't ignore it."

Sikong looked at her with a smile: "Your Highness has done his duty."

When they arrived at the place, Sikong took Song Yuan in. There were many guests in the teahouse, and most of them came because of its reputation. Fortunately, Sikong had reserved a seat early and followed the waiter upstairs to take a seat.

"This is a tea house, I feel sorry for you, Your Highness." Sikong said in a good mood.

Song Yuan waved his hand to indicate that nothing was wrong, and looked around: "There are so many guests, if they are all here for the chef's skills, why do they mainly sell tea?"

"Of course the profit from tea is greater." Sikong pointed to the teapot on the table: "This pot of tea costs twenty coins. The tea leaves in it can be brewed three times and can be drunk by four people. One meal costs two coins. A pot of tea, if you write some light poetry and nonsense, it takes at least three or four hours, then you need five or six pots of tea, and a meat dish is only 25 cents. Your Highness, do you think the profit from selling tea is extremely high?"

Song Yuan was taught a lesson: "If it were an ordinary restaurant, it would be difficult to sell such expensive tea."

"Of course, restaurants are mainly for banquets and full meals, teahouses are mainly for chatting and making friends, and literati gather friends for their reputation, so they naturally prefer to gather in clear places." Sikong smelled the tea and said: "Not bad, not bad, your highness, give it a try .”

Song Yuan picked up the tea cup and took a sip. There was nothing too amazing about the tea, not as good as what she usually drank, but the water used was very good, like mountain spring water.

"It's almost the middle of the year again. In the performance evaluation last year, many ministers' performance was lacking. According to the official system of the Wei Dynasty, if the evaluation at the end of this year is still not enough, then there will be a promotion or demotion. His Highness is walking in the local area. Yes, do you have any talents to recommend?"

Song Yuan smiled in surprise: "Although I have met many local officials, it was just a casual encounter and I don't know their abilities. Moreover, this is an important matter of official removal from office. How can I interrupt? Lord Sikong, please don't. It’s embarrassing for me.”

"Your Highness, don't worry too much. It's just chatting." Sikong said as if nothing happened.