Exile at the beginning: I rule the world by drawing cards

Chapter 63 The Crown Princess is a good person

Ye Zhizhang didn't dare to think that he could stay for dinner. He was satisfied if he could see the Crown Prince.

When the Holy Emperor deposed the prince, many ministers in the court opposed it. However, those who came to remonstrate and plead for mercy were either demoted or imprisoned. No one dared to persuade him again.The prince was deposed, the entire Xuan family was imprisoned, the men were executed, and the women were made into prostitutes in the military camp.I heard that the fourth wife of the Xuan family was already six months pregnant at that time. She couldn't bear the humiliation and died by swallowing a needle, killing one and two...

There are countless of these.

Yongzhou is far away from Fengjing by Tiangao Road, and it takes at least a month for a carriage to go back and forth.Although Ye Zhizhang had heard about it, he didn't know the details.

Now that the prince was in exile, he didn't want to watch the excitement, but he was just curious about what the rumored prince looked like.

Qin Mengshang was not sure of his intentions, but the county magistrate had already spoken, so he could not refuse, so he said: "My family is poor. If the county magistrate doesn't dislike me, then you can go back with me."

Ye Zhizhang couldn't get what he wanted, so how could he dislike it?Good luck again and again.

The county magistrate wanted to go to Zhou's house for dinner. The villagers who were watching were envious, but they didn't dare to get close to him.

They didn't have the skills of Zhou's wife, nor did they have the courage to eat at the same table as the county magistrate. In the end, only Li Zheng followed them.

There are guests at home, and they are the county magistrate, so naturally they should be well entertained.Fortunately, Qin Meng Shang had just invited people to finish laying the tiles, and there was still a piece of meat left at home, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to prepare food for entertaining.

Before Ye Zhizhang entered the door, his eyes were attracted by the nailed tiles on the courtyard wall: "Is this a nailed tile?"

Qin Mengshang smiled: "Yes, I specially ordered it from the brick kiln."

Tile tiles with nails first emerged from South Vietnam. Later, the Nanyue Kingdom was destroyed, leaving only a few scattered tribes scattered outside Yunzhi Mountain, and tiles with nails slowly disappeared.

The Ye family's old house was also paved with this kind of tiles, specifically to prevent thieves.

Ye Zhizhang remembered that when Wang Goushun escorted the prince to Lingnan, he was kidnapped by a killer.Although the matter was settled in the end, he thought those people must have come for the prince.

He looked at the row of sharp nail tiles and thought that the princess was very thoughtful, not only laying the nail tiles, but also building a high courtyard wall.Looking over at this moment, I could only see a roof. It would be difficult to get in without any effort.

"The water bandits just suffered a setback in Sanjiang Village. You did the right thing to prepare for a rainy day."

Ye Zhizhang showed approval and turned to look at Li Zheng: "The patrols in the village cannot be relaxed, and we must always be on guard."

Li nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Don't worry, county magistrate, the common people will definitely supervise this matter."

The master who was following behind didn't understand. How could there be so many thieves in Sanjiang Village, a remote and remote area?It is better to lay a layer of tiles like this on the county magistrate's house to avoid revenge from water bandits.

Qin Mengshang greeted several people into the house.The house was simple and there was no tea available, so he asked Lu Ximing to pour three bowls of water.

The master subconsciously wanted to refuse. His family was rich and noble. When had he ever used such a rough pottery bowl to drink water?
Ye Zhizhang didn't care. The prince and the princess could live in such a house. Why couldn't he accept it?He took the bowl and drank it all in one breath.

Seeing him like this, Qin Mengshang's original worries disappeared without a trace.

He turned around and went to the house to get the record book of regenerated rice and handed it to Ye Zhizhang: "Everything about regenerated rice is written in it. Sir, please take a look."

The rice stubble in the village was left at the beginning of the autumn harvest. Now there are many rice piles growing tillers in the field. Next, as long as the water quantity is controlled and proper top dressing is applied, the second batch of rice can be harvested before October.

When Ye Zhizhang saw the back, his eyes became more and more fiery, and for a moment he forgot the real purpose of his visit this time.

"Great! If we can achieve two harvests a year, the people of Sui'an County will no longer have to worry about not paying taxes! No, the people of the entire Lingnan!" While excited, Ye Zhizhang suddenly realized that the autumn harvest was over. He suddenly took a breath and said, "Unfortunately, the autumn harvest has ended. It is impossible to harvest the second crop of rice this year..."

Qin Mengshang knew the regret in his heart and said: "When we asked the villagers to leave rice piles, we had a try mentality. Although this year's autumn harvest has passed, if Sanjiang Village can successfully harvest the second season of rice, your Excellency can be justified. Promote regeneration rice throughout the county. It will be more convincing if there is precedent."

After hearing these words, Ye Zhizhang's eyes lit up again: "Madam is right!"

There are many people who are not convinced if he says it in vain, but there is an example in Sanjiang Village. The people will take the initiative to do it without him ordering it.

As expected of a princess, she is indeed smart!
Seeing his approval, Qin Mengshang brought up another matter, "The climate in Yongzhou is mild and humid, so it is completely possible to achieve two crops a year, or even two crops in one season. It's just that the current rice varieties are too poor in disease and insect resistance. You can't do this. You have many connections and can walk freely. If you can, you might as well pay more attention to the rice varieties in other areas."

Yongzhou's local rice alone cannot solve the food problem at its root. If some other varieties of rice can be introduced, it may be possible to find a way to hybrid rice, but this will inevitably be a long and arduous process.

Ye Zhizhang also understands that increasing grain production cannot be solved in a year and a half, but with regenerated rice, half more grain can be harvested in the autumn harvest next year.

If this news spreads, I'm afraid the whole Yongzhou will be excited about it!
His eyes gradually turned to admiration when he looked at Qin Mengshang. The Crown Princess, a female class, could still think about the people of the world. How could the Crown Prince do such irresponsible things as deceiving the emperor and betraying his superiors?
Ye Zhizhang didn't believe it, not from beginning to end.

"I have remembered what Madam said," he said with firm eyes, "I will send people to other state capitals to collect rice seeds right now!"

"Thank you, sir." Although the county magistrate's official position is not high, it is more convenient for her to do things. "Your Excellency, you serve the country and the people, which is a blessing to the people."

"Wherever it is, this is what I should do."

Ye Zhizhang was so excited by what she said that he completely forgot what he was here for.Not to mention meeting the prince, even staying for dinner would be a waste of time for him!

After saying goodbye to Qin Meng Shang, Feng Feng Huohuo left with the others.

When he was almost at the county government office, he slapped his thigh: "It's over, I forgot about the real thing!"

The master looked confused: "What did you forget?"

"Prince!" Ye Zhizhang rubbed his brows in annoyance, "I went to Sanjiang Village today just to see His Highness the Crown Prince! But I was delayed by the matter of regenerated rice! Is it too late to go back now?"

Master: "."

Master: "!!"

Master: "Your Majesty, Madam, Your Majesty?!"

"Keep your voice down!" Ye Zhizhang covered his mouth with quick eyes and hands, "Don't you think His Highness the Crown Prince has caused enough trouble?"

The master blinked innocently, you didn't make much noise just now.

Ye Zhizhang said sternly: "What happened to His Royal Highness in our place must not be leaked out! If a killer is attracted, both your lives and mine will have to be taken care of here!"

The master's mouth was still covered, and he whimpered and nodded.His son was only ten years old, but he couldn't bear to leave so early.

Seeing him nodding, Ye Zhizhang slowly let go of him: "Although I didn't see His Highness today, the Crown Princess is a good person. I believe they must have been wronged and ended up in this situation."

(End of this chapter)