Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 45: Guard against day and night, it is difficult to guard against domestic thieves

Zhu Yuanzhang carefully brought the seeds of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn back to the palace, just like bringing back the hope of the Ming Dynasty.

Empress Ma, who had been waiting for him to come back, looked at his actions. Although she was confused, she also understood that this was not an ordinary thing and must be related to Da Sun.

"Sister, these seeds were sent by my eldest grandson, but this secret cannot be revealed for the time being. We will personally cultivate some land in this palace and try to grow these crops."

"Okay, I'll plant it with you."

Empress Ma, also known as Ma Xiuying, her ancestor was once a wealthy man in Suzhou, and her father, Ma Gong, lived in Xinfengli. Because of her philanthropy, she ruined her family fortune. In fact, she saw that the world was about to be in chaos, so she stepped up her efforts to make friends with powerful people in the world.

Later, Ma Gong fled to a foreign country because of murder to avoid revenge. Before leaving, he entrusted his beloved daughter to Guo Zixing, his friend in life and death. The subsequent story is well known to everyone.

However, Ma Xiuying is indeed not only good at poetry, painting and reading history books, but also knows things about the fields. Therefore, although she cannot say that she can farm such fields independently, she can still do it by helping Zhu Yuanzhang.

As a result, there were several pieces of carefully plowed land in the corner of the palace. Like an ordinary farmer, Zhu Yuanzhang personally selected fertile soil, carefully sowed the seeds, and then covered it with a thin layer of soil.

Zhu Yuanzhang would come here every day after handling the heavy state affairs. He did not allow any outsiders to approach this land. Even the eunuchs and maids in the palace were strictly prohibited from peeking.

Here, it became his and Queen Ma's world.

Soon, the summer of Hongwu's seventeenth year arrived.

On the land deep in the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang's figure appeared as usual.

This land, after his careful care, has become fertile and soft. Potato, sweet potato and corn seedlings are growing vigorously in the sun, and the green leaves are swaying gently.

Zhu Yuanzhang was wearing coarse cloth clothes, a straw hat, and a hoe in his hand. He was removing weeds from these crops. His movements were skillful and powerful. Every time he hoeed, he accurately uprooted the weeds without leaving a trace, ensuring the high yield of these crops. Crops receive sufficient nutrients and space to grow.

Sweat dripped down his cheeks, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't notice it and just focused on farming.

The summer sun is as hot as fire, but he has long been accustomed to such temperatures, just like when he was farming in the fields of Zhongli County, begging everywhere in Jiangbei, and fighting between the Huaihe River and Huaihe River.

No matter how bright the sun is, it can't stop him from his determination to farm. What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang is looking forward to it every day when he sees the crops growing. This sense of harvest cannot be replaced by anything else. It can only be said that it has been deeply hidden in his body since ancient times. The farming gene is indeed strong.

Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that after farming, his health actually improved. Compared with reviewing memorials in the cold palace, his mood was much more relaxed. After a few hoeings, all the depressed things in his heart were vented.

At this time, the breeze blew gently, bringing a little bit of coolness that was not so cold, and also blew away the heat on the land.

"Wipe the sweat."

Queen Ma came over with a bucket and handed the handkerchief to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang finished hoeing, straightened up, wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief, and looked at the cultivated land in front of him with satisfaction.

Full of vitality, everything is in full swing.

These crops are not only his hope, but also the hope of the entire Ming Dynasty. Food is the most important thing for the people. If the people have nothing to eat, they will rise up in rebellion and the Ming Dynasty will be overthrown. This is the simplest truth. Therefore, agricultural production is undoubtedly the top priority for the feudal dynasty. This is why every year The emperor always waved his hoe symbolically during the spring plowing ceremony, because as an emperor, being able to do the plowing himself was setting an example for officials and people.

After the watering was completed, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma left here.

At this moment, a group of sneaky figures slipped in through holes one by one from under another wall.

It's not anyone else, and no one else can come to this deep palace, it's a group of children from the main hall next door.

According to the rules set by Zhu Yuanzhang, the sons of the kings, that is, the grandsons of the emperors, must be sent to the capital to study after they are three years old. Therefore, in addition to the two sons of Prince Zhu Biao, those who emerged from the cave were the 7-year-old Zhu Yunwen and the 6-year-old Zhu Yunwen. In addition to the age-old Zhu Yunxi, there are also the eldest son of Qin Wang Zhu Shangbing, the eldest son of Jin Wang Zhu Jixi, the eldest son of Yan Wang Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of Zhou Wang Zhu Youdun, as well as other royal grandsons of the Qin, Jin, Yan and Zhou vassals, such as Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Jixuan, Zhu Youyi, etc.

These boys in the period when people hate dogs have been curious about the secrets here for a long time, so at the suggestion of the most courageous Zhu Gaoxu, they came to school every day from the main hall and dug holes on the opposite side in the name of playing. Because the soil here is soft, Zhu Yuanzhang chose to cultivate the land here. However, it was precisely for this reason that he asked them to dig through it and dug a "U"-shaped hole from under the wall.

"Brother, keep your stomach in check!"

The 5-year-old Zhu Gaoxu is the tallest among the children and the strongest. He looks stronger than the 9-year-old Zhu Jixi. At this time, he is pulling Zhu Gaochi, the last one to come in, with all his strength. However, Zhu Gaochi has been fat since he was a child. , at this time, it got stuck in the hole, and my arms were pulled red and couldn't be pulled out.

"It hurts, stop pulling."

Zhu Gaochi grinned in pain. He felt like a fat python, with his hands and feet stuck on both sides. Now the only thing in his body that could support his movements was his belly.

"No, you have to dig some more. Take out both sides and then dig down, and he will come out."

Zhu Yunwen is both naive and loves to give orders. He doesn't do anything himself, he just makes suggestions and gives instructions.

This sounds easy to say. It is true that if you don’t dig both sides, you can’t dig down the head when the entrance of the hole is stuck by Zhu Gaochi’s body, but it is difficult to do. Zhu Gaochi’s body has already stuck the hole, and the soil on both sides is relatively hard. Why? dig?
Zhu Yunxi said weakly: "Why don't you pour some water, the soil will become softer."

Zhu Youyi and Zhu Jiyi silently loosened their belts.

"What are you doing?" Zhu Gaochi suddenly felt that something was wrong.

"Brother, I pee accurately, don't worry, you won't get splashed."

"Zi~~~"

"呲~~~"

"簌~~~"

After the water was poured, the children didn't mind it. Except for Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi, they all started digging. They dug both sides first to create redundant space and then turned to dig downwards. Not to mention, after a long time of hard work, they finally found out a little bit. Space brought Zhu Gaochi over smoothly.

Zhu Gaochi's clothes were wet, and he looked sad and angry, but he soon didn't care because everyone's eyes were attracted to the crops on the ground in front.

Guard against day and night, it is difficult to guard against house thieves.

(End of this chapter)