Daqi Emperor's Concubine

Chapter 113 Drought, the finale (Part [-])
It's July [-]th in a blink of an eye, but this time, neither the officials nor the common people are in the mood to celebrate the festival.Because since a month ago, there hasn’t been a single drop of rain in the Daqi Kingdom. You must know that this is the time for planting seedlings, and the fields are already full of seedlings. It is the time when a rain is needed to moisten the seeds. Didn't expect this to be the case.

"Your Majesty, although there is still no shortage of food, the people can live on the grain harvested last year, but summer is the most important season for the people to plant rice seedlings and fertilize. If there is no rain, the people will not be able to survive this year There will be some harvest, and there will definitely be a famine at that time." Jiang University explained the situation.

"National teacher, what is the weather monitored by Qintian? When will the rain fall, and how long will this hot weather last?" Qi Hongyi asked the national teacher.Although the rain has only stopped for a month, if it continues, let alone the rice fields, there will definitely be problems in life.

Because of the hot weather, if you move a little, you will sweat. This is true even for people born in wealthy families, let alone farmers who are constantly working in the fields.Moreover, farmers usually dig their own wells. If there is no well at home, then there must be a river not far away, and the water in it is for them to drink and wash their hands daily.Whether it is the water in the well or the water in the river, it is not inexhaustible, but it depends on the amount of rain that will rain at least once in three or four days to maintain the water in it.

"Returning to the emperor, according to Qin Tianjian's calculations, the rain this time will not fall so quickly, and this time the sunny weather will last for at least another month. It will definitely not happen before the Mid-Autumn Festival on August [-] If it rains, there may be a severe drought!" The national teacher also answered truthfully.Because the role of their Qin Tianjian is to test the next weather when they encounter these continuous heavy rains or continuous sunny days.

"Really? According to what you said, the current hot weather will not be so easy to pass, at least the remaining two months of this summer will not be too easy!" Although Qi Hongyi is already mentally prepared , but after listening to the national teacher say affirmative words, I still feel uncomfortable.

"Since this is the case, then I will issue an imperial decree to let officials from all over the country warn the people to save water. Whether it is drinking or washing, they can no longer do what they want like before. Especially in the villages, let the people use water first. Water the fields, don't waste it too much, let's do it for now, low tide!" After Qi Hongyi finished speaking, he stood up and left, because he had to think about a solution!

"Lan Qing, where is the emperor now?" Qiao Qingwu asked Lan Qing after waking up from a nap, but did not see Qi Hongyi after washing up.Because she knew that Qi Hongyi was very busy these days, every time at night, she had already fallen asleep for a while, and then he came to sleep exhausted, and then waited until the morning time came the next day, and went to sleep early again. Wake up!
"Back to Lord Ji, the emperor is now in the imperial study, because according to what the national teacher said, such a sunny day may last for another month, so the emperor and the national teacher are discussing feasible solutions in the imperial study." Lan The situation is also truthfully reported.Because everyone is concerned about the emperor's movements, and their people have the opportunity to serve the emperor at the beginning of this year.

"Really? Then you go to see if the three children are awake now. If they are awake, play with them. I want to be alone now. You don't need to come in to serve before dinner! "Bao Qingwu got the expected answer, and ordered Lan Qing like this.After Lan Qing went out, Ba Qingwu began to listen to the conversation between the national teacher and Qi Hongyi.

"Your Majesty, such consecutive sunny days are not a very good thing even in winter, let alone in summer when the temperature is above 35 degrees every day. The harvest of the common people this year, because of the two consecutive months of drought, must It will have an impact." The national teacher explained the situation to Qi Hongyi again.

"I know, I called you here not to repeat what you have said in court, but to know what kind of solution you have. Because although there is no famine yet, I must Take precautions before they happen, otherwise it will be too late when the people really start to suffer." Qi Hongyi said with a frown.

"Your Majesty, there is nothing I can do about it. Because for us, there are three things that cannot be controlled, life and death, time, and the weather. You need to know when it will rain, when it will be sunny, when it will snow, etc. Wait, it's all up to God, we can't control it." The national teacher also said helplessly.Because their Qin Tianjian can only measure the recent weather, but it is impossible to change the next weather. Now they don't have such ability.

"Okay, I know, this is embarrassing you, let's go!" Qi Hongyi sat down and waved to the national teacher, indicating that he can leave.Because as long as there is continuous rainfall, continuous snowfall and continuous sunny days, disasters are generally prone to occur, and once it occurs, it is the common people who suffer.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Huigui seeks to see you!" After an unknown amount of time, Qi Hongyi heard Li Shunlai's appeal.He was stunned for a moment, and then ordered Bao Qingwu to come in, because he knew that Bao Qingwu would never take the initiative to come to the imperial study room, is it because there is something to come here now?

"I asked someone to go to the [Imperial Dining Room] to ask. You didn't use the meal at noon, so you gave it to the people around you to eat, and most of the meals were brought back. You, even if you really have You have to be busy, and this matter is very important, but you can't treat your stomach badly because of it! I made you a bowl of preserved egg and lean meat porridge, even if you don't have an appetite, you must eat it up for me Alright!" Maca Qingwu opened the food box and said while taking out the contents.

"Okay, since you brought it up, Qingwu, and you made it yourself, then of course I have to finish eating well. And even though I lost my appetite just now, after you came, Qingwu, of course I will Everything tastes delicious!" Qi Hongyi took the chopsticks handed over by Ma Qingwu, looked at the preserved egg and lean meat porridge in front of him and said, and began to eat with the two small dishes she took out.

"Well, have you finished eating? Seeing that you finished this bowl of porridge one bite after another, it means that your stomach is not hungry, but you don't want to eat because you have something on your mind. Two meals a meal It doesn't matter if you say it, but if you always behave like this, your stomach will be troubled, and you will be the one who suffers, so I don't care about you!" Maca Qingwu said while putting away the empty dishes.

"Okay, Qingwu, I promise you, I will eat well in the future, no matter whether I have an appetite or not, I won't starve myself. Then Qingwu, since you know that I didn't have lunch, you made porridge for me Here you go, now that I've finished eating, you can go back. Although I don't mind you being here with me, but you also know that there are so many eyes in the palace, and this imperial study is not a place where concubines can come So you can't stay too long!" Qi Hongyi said after hearing Maca Qingwu finished speaking.

"I'm here just to be with you, and since it hasn't rained, it's been sunny this month, and I'm thinking of a solution, even though I know it's not so easy to come up with , but I also want to help you who are troubled!" Maca Qingwu said, she walked to another desk and stood up, and then began to grind ink, obviously she was planning to write something.

"Okay, since you want to be here with me, then you can do whatever you want, because I am not only worried about the drought that may come, and there are many memorials that I need to review, so even if you don't come, then at most After half an hour, Li Shunlai will come in with a snack to remind me." Qi Hongyi looked at the mackerel light dance for a while, and was sure that she really made up her mind not to leave, so he picked up the memorial and said so.

After hearing his words, Ma Qingwu didn't speak, but continued to rub the ink.Because the reason why she came here was not only to deliver lunch to Qi Hongyi, but also to do other things. It was something she had thought about in the system for a long time, but she still decided to do it. Things can help Qi Hongyi, and help the Great Qi Kingdom to overcome this difficulty!

"Qingwu, Qingwu, it's time to eat, Qingwu, it's already night, what are you doing? You're so focused, you don't even notice the passage of time, Li Shunlai has already passed on the dinner." I don't know After a long time, how many blueprints did Ma Qingwu draw, and when she was closing her eyes and resting her mind, Qi Hongyi came over and called her, and only after she came back to her senses did she feel the hunger in her stomach.

"Okay, then let's go back to [Clear Water Pavilion] for lunch! Have you finished reviewing the memorials? If not, you can also take them to [Clear Water Pavilion] together, and I have something to say to you." Mackerel lightly Wu stood up and said while pulling Qi Hongyi towards the door.

"Okay, then let's go back to [Bi Shui Pavilion], the memorial is only twenty or so away and the book has not been reviewed yet, after dinner, play with the three children, and then review it, it won't take long .” Qi Hongyi also said in a calm manner.Moreover, he could tell from the strength with which Maca Qingwu was pulling himself, and the fast pace of walking, that she had important things to tell him, not just for sticking with him, and she had never been People who can't tell the difference!
"Dad, dad, why don't you come? Nianyi misses you so much, misses you so much!" After dinner, Ma Qingwu naturally asked the nanny to bring the three children over, but as soon as Nianyi saw Qi Hongyi, Just jumped on him.But that's right, because for the past ten days, Qi Hongyi came to [Clear Water Pavilion] after they fell asleep, and then left after a hasty breakfast in the morning. Of course they will miss it.

"Okay, it's my father's fault. I haven't been with my good daughter for the past few days, so today, isn't my father here? Let my father come to feed Nianyi now, and then come with Nianyi. 'Flying Chess' is counted as an apology, okay?" Qi Hongyi also knows how to coax the child, and understands that his daughter depends on and misses him at this time.

"Okay, let dad accompany us to have breakfast together, eat more!" The person who spoke was Nianyu. Although Qi Yirui didn't speak, it can be seen from his nodding that he didn't see each other for the past few days. I miss my dad so much!

"Father, mother, good night! Father, we will have breakfast together tomorrow, you have already promised us!" Qi Nianyi looked at Qi Hongyi again and confirmed before being carried back to the room by the nanny.Seeing him under his gaze, he still nodded affirmatively, and then went back to the room in peace.

"Okay, Qingwu, the younger ones have all gone back to their rooms now, and my memorial and other comments are also available. If you have anything to do, you can also speak directly!" Beside, bluntly said.

"Hongyi, this is what I drew this afternoon. Come and take a look, and then tell me what you think!" Saber Qingwu handed the drawn drawing to Qi Hongyi, even though she had drawn it in the afternoon. There were dozens of them, but there were only a dozen or so that could be used, and it was only after she selected them that she was sure that Qi Hongyi could understand them.

"Qingwu, can the plane you drew on the paper really be made? And according to the function you described next to it, it can even carry people to the sky, right? If it is really so miraculous, then After it is done, it will definitely make the carrying tools of Daqi Kingdom a higher level, but I think even so, not everyone can accept it." Qi Hongyi only looked at the first one, mackerel danced lightly. After drawing the whole picture of the plane, I asked like this.

"Hongyi, don't talk for now, tell me what you think after reading all the other papers now." Maca Qingwu didn't answer him but pointed to the remaining papers and said.Hearing what she said, Qi Hongyi didn't know why, but he sorted out his excitement, and read all the remaining ten sheets of paper one by one.

"Hongyi, now let me tell you why I have to draw these drawings. Because I know that you are worrying about the continuous sunny days for a month, and I also know that the national teacher said that such sunny days may continue It's been a month, and the crops will cry to death without rainwater, so I thought of a method of 'artificial rainfall', and as for the plane, it was necessary to carry people to the sky!"

After watching him finish reading, Ma Qingwu also fixed her eyes on herself, and spoke calmly but clearly.She also knew that after what she said, Qi Hongyi would be surprised, unbelievable, and even feel that she was whimsical.But now that she has decided to help him solve his troubles, she won't be surprised no matter how he behaves in this matter!
"Qingwu, are you sure you are right? Or did I hear it wrong, did you just say 'artificial rainfall'? When I was in the imperial study at noon, the national teacher told me that it is impossible for people to control The nature of the weather, so whether it is severe drought or heavy rain, although we can predict it, but we can't change it, this is the helplessness of human beings, isn't it? Now you say 'artificial rainfall', how can you do this ?”

Qi Hongyi was really surprised when he opened his mouth. Although he had never doubted Maca Qingwu, he had always believed in her, and he was very clear about her behavior, but what she said at this time was also true. I feel very unbelievable!

"Hongyi, since I've already said that, I definitely don't just talk about it. I also said that this plane is just a tool for carrying people to the sky. To truly achieve 'artificial rainfall', another thing is needed. Things. But it takes a lot of time to make an airplane, not to mention that you have to go directly to the clouds, so that you can use another thing to combine with the clouds, so that the water condensed in the clouds will fall." Mackerel Qingwu still said bluntly .

"Another thing, what is that? Qingwu, why do you know this? I think whether it's the plane or what you said, it shouldn't be something we can know now, but you do know, you are Is someone in the same era as me?" Qi Hongyi had calmed down safely at this time, but instead asked about the origin of the mackerel light dance, his tone was full of heartache, disbelief, and uncertainty .

"Yes, you are right, I am indeed not from this era, I am from hundreds of years later. At that time, airplanes were a very common thing, and already, 'artificial rain' only after spending manpower, energy and money , I can do it! But Hongyi, no matter what era I come from, I am your wife now, and I only draw the picture of the plane to help you solve the problems, so do you believe me?" Wu admitted her background very honestly, but she still will not forget Qi Hongyi's feelings.

"Really? So that's the case! Then Qing Wu, as you said, even though you are not from this time and space, you are still my wife. Now I need to know one thing, that is, will you leave? On which day will you suddenly leave my side?" Qi Hongyi asked with some fear as he held Ma Qingwu's shoulders tightly.

"Hongyi, don't worry, I won't leave your side. Except death, there is no force that can separate us! And Hongyi, I have been in Daqi for more than 20 years. I have a younger brother here, and you Husband, and the three children Nianyi, Nianyu and Ruigeer, you are everything I don't want to give up, so I will never leave." Ma Qingwu wrapped his arms around his waist, full of tears. Reliance leaned on his chest and said.

"You, how lucky I am to be able to marry you, a woman from another time and space. No wonder you always have a lot of ideas, and you always have so many whimsical ideas. It turns out that it is because of your insight. There are more girls than ordinary girls, and they are more extensive than ordinary girls, how lucky I am!" Qi Hongyi said with a smile, and here he also hugged Maba Qingwu tightly, expressing his gratitude and joy at this time.

"Okay, Hongyi, you've already seen this drawing, do you already understand how to do it? Don't look at it as just an airplane, but since it is going to carry people into the sky, its safety must be guaranteed, so Any part is indispensable, and the final assembly is especially important! Now I hope you can find a group of capable people who specialize in making these parts, and then let me demonstrate the final assembly of the aircraft. Now, after that, I will help assemble another plane." After warming up, Maca Qingwu returned to the previous topic.

"Okay, Qing Wu, since this is what you came up with, then of course I will order someone to do it. And for now, neither the ministers nor I have come up with any solution, obviously this is the best way. There are generally more skilled craftsmen in the folk, so I will issue an imperial decree tomorrow, so that blacksmiths, carpenters, and people with a photographic memory and handy people will come, and they want official positions, money, or fame. As long as it's not too much, I'll give it all!" Qi Hongyi followed her back to the previous topic.

"Okay! And we have to find a suitable place, which is both secret and safe, so that it is convenient for everyone to make these things. In addition, good iron is needed, because although some parts in the aircraft can be replaced by wood, but Some things must be made of iron, and when I want to hire blacksmiths, I have to ask them to bring all the iron pieces in the house!" Maca Qingwu took out some of the papers, looked at the parts on them and said.

"Okay, these are all things for tomorrow. Now that I have thought of a solution, let me relax tonight, let's do what we need to do! I have been troubled these days, but I haven't made love to you all this time, so tonight, let's make up for the lack of intimacy before!" Qi Hongyi said, and then he took the mouth of Bao Qingwu in one breath, and threw her down, and the bed curtain After the fall, the next thing is naturally a beautiful spring, and the mandarin ducks are neck-to-neck!
[The emperor has an order: To make this manned tool called an airplane, please have excellent craftsman blacksmiths and carpenters go to the prefects or magistrates of various places to apply. Or those who have the ability of photographic memory can also sign up.The production of the plane will take more than a month. If it is successful, the emperor will definitely reward you generously by then, thank you! 】

On the second day, Qi Hongyi issued the imperial decree, and sent guards to send it to all counties and towns in five hundred miles or eight hundred miles, so that the governments of all places could do things according to the decree.Because even though Kyoto is the largest place in the Daqi Kingdom, it does not mean that all capable people have gathered in Kyoto. Sometimes small places are the places where skilled craftsmen can appear the most. It will depend on how many people can be found at that time!
"Mother, that's it, this is the way Qing Wu came up with! I know you will find it incredible, but I believe that the plane can be made, and even if it is not made, this is already the best way at present , so no matter how long it takes to make this plane, I must give it a try!" After Qi Hongyi and the Queen Mother narrated the reason why he issued the edict, they concluded in this way.

"Well, since you have decided to do this, Aijia won't say much. After all, Aijia can give you some advice on major national affairs, but it all depends on how to do it. It's up to you. And since you said that Qingwu came up with this idea, and only she knows how to make this plane, I hope it will be successful by then!" After listening to Qi Hongyi's narration, the Queen Mother said this .

"Mother, I know! Because the continuous sunny days for more than a month have made people in the palace uncomfortable, and the water in each palace has been reduced. Whether it is washing or drinking, it is a routine every day. It is precisely Therefore, no one comes to visit the imperial garden now, and everyone is more willing to stay in their own palace, at least to be able to cool off.

This is the case in the palace, let alone ordinary people's homes, especially the peasants who watch God eat, I think it must be even harder!So if this 'artificial rainfall' is really successful, so that the crops are full of water and grow naturally, there will be no famine! "Qi Hongyi said with a heart-to-heart comparison.

"Okay, okay, you can say whatever you want, Ai's family is going to take a nap, you can leave now! You haven't seen the queen for several days, it's okay to go to see her today, she has some heatstroke , is resting now!" The queen mother waved her hand and said.And she knew in her heart that if this 'artificial rainfall' was really successful and solved the problems of the common people, then Ma Qingwu would definitely be promoted by then, and the promotion this time would definitely not be low of.

"The emperor is here!" The queen was drinking water, when she heard such a notification from outside, she quickly asked Hongguo to help her sit up, then put on her shoes, and before she could step off the pedals, Qi Hongyi had already left She came in, so she had no choice but to salute him: "This concubine has seen the emperor!"

"Okay, Empress, don't get up if you're not feeling well, just lie down. Why is it so hot in [Kunning Palace]? It's because you reduced the ice, right? No wonder you're suffering from heat stroke. Actually, you don't need to do this Yes, as long as you pay attention to it, even if you want to save water now, it will not affect the health of the people in the palace. Otherwise, if you save a little water and make people suffer from heat stroke, Or if you have a fever, then the gain outweighs the gain." Qi Hongyi said after sitting by the bed, supporting the queen, and letting her lie down again.

"Yes, the concubine knows and will pay attention. However, the concubine also sees that the emperor is so troubled these days, so she is thinking of doing something to reduce the troubles of the emperor a little bit, and the only thing she can think of is to reduce The expenses of the palaces are too high, I didn't expect that I would suffer from heat stroke because of overdoing it." The queen smiled shyly and said shyly.

"Well, you don't have to force yourself too much in the future, because I have already thought of a solution. Okay, queen, you can rest well. If you are really uncomfortable, you can ask the imperial doctor. I'm leaving!" Qi Hongyi stood up after speaking. , and left [Kunning Palace], because he had to ask the hidden guards about the progress of recruiting skilled craftsmen in various places, because he only gave ten days, and now six days have passed. Those who are involved in this matter, if they want to come to a town closer to Kyoto, they should have made progress!
"Your Majesty, there are already thirteen blacksmiths and nineteen carpenters who have signed up, because the Emperor said that they will have a unified interview when all the people are present, so now they are arranged to live in the [Sihai Inn] under contract. , This is their list, which records their names, ages, and where they came from, please look at the emperor!" University scholar Jiang said as he handed over the memorial.

"Okay, I've worked hard on Aiqing. I will take a good look at it, because it's only been six days, and there are still four days left. I hope Aiqing will continue to worry about it. After finally recruiting skilled craftsmen, I will definitely give you credit for Aiqing's work." I will remember!" Qi Hongyi said gently.

"Thank you, Majesty Long En, I am ashamed of you! I will resign!" University scholar Jiang left the imperial study room, obviously continuing to worry about it, because he had to do something, and it was ordered by the emperor, not just by relying on It's fine to talk about it verbally, but you have to do it in earnest.

(End of this chapter)