Datang Imperial Physician

Chapter 352 "The Eternal Injustice"

"Okay, okay, you're a good boy, you just can't boast, you used to be embarrassed when you praised you, but now it's good, once you praise you, you'll be flustered, you are virtuous!"

Not seeing Wei Chi's frightened expression, His Majesty Li Er immediately gave him a blow. Wei Jia giggled and acted honestly: "Your Majesty, I'm not talented and learned. It's rare to have something to be proud of. If you don't show it, what year will it be?" Only then can you stand out! Your Majesty, it is not easy for an unlearned person."

What he said made His Majesty Li Er laugh and scold. If there were not so many people present, and he had to take into account his image as His Majesty the Emperor, he would definitely give Wei Jia two dragons in his ass.After Wei Chi said a few words, His Majesty Li Er said: "Okay, tell me what you cheated from that Hu merchant."

Wei Chi smiled, and secretly glanced at Niu Jinda's expression, that was really wonderful.Wei Chi secretly smiled in his heart, and said with a serious face: "It's nothing, there are only four types for the time being, sunflower, watermelon, pumpkin, and sweet potato. Among them, sweet potatoes and pumpkins, I suggest that they be handed over to Sinong Temple for breeding and promotion. Sunflowers and watermelons are interested." It can be planted, but it is not recommended to promote it in a large area."

His Majesty Li Er heard the interest, and ordered: "Why is this? What are the differences between each, let's talk about it in detail."

Wei Zhi organized his language and said: "Return to Your Majesty, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are good things that can be used as vegetables and food, especially sweet potatoes. In poor places, there is no food to grow. People often grow sweet potatoes to replace them." Food to satisfy hunger. Your Majesty, sweet potatoes are a good thing. Not to mention rich in nutrition, they can be used to make sugar and alcohol. The leaves, stems, and roots are all edible, and they are relatively easy to store and not easy to rot. Wind and cold, good color. And don’t choose a place to plant, don’t need to occupy good land, it can be planted in mountainous areas, it is relatively drought-tolerant, and for some remote places where rice and wheat cannot be planted, it can be vigorously promoted.”

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and nodded, and asked others to record it while asking Wei Jia to continue.Wei Chi said: "Let's talk about pumpkin next. Pumpkin tastes good, with a light sweet taste, warm in nature, sweet and non-toxic, enters the spleen and stomach meridians, can moisten the lungs and replenish qi, reduce phlegm and discharge thick, and repel insects Detoxification, cough and asthma, lung abscess and constipation, diuresis, beauty, etc., as well as prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis and gastric mucosal ulcers, diabetes, stones, etc. It is a good vegetable for warming and nourishing, and planted It is relatively simple, and can be planted anywhere in front of or behind the house. I remember that when I was a child, a large bunch of pumpkins were planted in the yard. From the time the pumpkins sprouted and started to grow, pumpkin leaves, pumpkin flowers, and pumpkins could be used for cooking When I was young, my family was poor, and other people’s children had snacks, but my family didn’t have them. My mother used to make pancakes with pumpkin flowers and noodles for our brothers and sisters. At that time, it was quite strange among my friends. Let other children envy our brothers and sisters."

A look of reminiscence appeared on Wei Chi's face, and he came back to his senses immediately, smiled naively, and said, "Please forgive me, my minister is distracted. Closer to home, sweet potatoes have seasonal restrictions, but as long as they are taken care of properly, the yield is quite high. And it is easy to store, the storage period is relatively long, and it can replace grain, which is an advantage worth promoting. In addition to the advantages of easy storage and long storage time of sweet potatoes, pumpkins also have a relatively long harvest period. Basically, planting a few trees, It can be harvested for more than half a year. When winter comes, you can keep some mature ones and store them in the cellar to add another vegetable for winter. I remember that some people can't afford food, and they can't grow food If you have a cellar of sweet potatoes and pumpkins, you can spend the winter safely without worrying about going hungry.”

Just as Wei Chi finished speaking, Niu Jinda, who had been listening for a long time, suddenly said: "It's nonsense. Now our Tang Dynasty is rich and the people are strong. Under His Majesty's hard work, the world is peaceful, the people's lives are rich, and the price of rice is extremely cheap. Where is the theory of starvation that you mentioned, Wei Jia, you have ulterior motives when you say this."

Khan, that girl didn't forget to catch Wei Chi's loopholes at this time, and didn't forget to give Wei Chi a big hat. Don't mention the depression in Wei Chi's heart. He feels as if he has eaten a fly, and he can't wait to kill Niu Jinda On the Legislative Hall.It's better to buckle the hat, the WHO is afraid of the WHO!Wei Jia's face stiffened, and he said coldly: "General Niu Jinda, let me tell you that as a minister, you only know how to sing praises, whitewash the peace, and don't report the real situation to His Majesty. Weiye, you are the one with ulterior motives!"

"You're talking nonsense! Your Majesty, I'm just telling the truth. Now that the world is peaceful, Wei Chi's words are absolutely alarmist."

Niu Jinda reprimanded Wei Jia, and hurriedly said to His Majesty Li Er.Wei Zhi rolled his eyes, and looked at Niu Jinda with a very depressed expression and eyes, full of the meaning of "you are crazy".He said indifferently: "Your Majesty, General Niu, the world is peaceful and peaceful, but the problem of food and clothing cannot be solved by peace or injustice. Our Tang Dynasty has a vast territory and a population of tens of millions. General Niu Jinda can guarantee that every household has enough to eat." Are you full and warmly dressed? Does General Niu think that the standard of living in all parts of the country is the same as in Chang’an? General Niu leads troops all year round to fight abroad, don’t tell Wei that you haven’t seen how the lives of poor people live? Don’t tell Wei Someone said that the people you saw lived a life of big fish and meat, let alone tell Wei that you have never seen a person with a disheveled face, no food to eat, and no clothes to cover his body?"

"me……"

Niu Jinda, a soldier leader, is usually not very eloquent, not to mention that when Wei Jia mentioned the point, he would be even more speechless to refute.Niu Jinda flicked his sleeve angrily, and said, "I don't bother to argue with you, our leader can't say that you are good at studying."

Wei Jia's face was full of depression: "General Niu, are you scolding me? Didn't you just see that Wei couldn't understand the memorabilia given by His Majesty? You said that Wei is a scholar. Excuse me, what do you say to me?" Do you have any comments? Don't hurt people like this? It hurts people's self-esteem too much."

Niu Jinda's face flushed red, and he was so angry that he forgot the fact that Wei Jia couldn't understand the Shuzuo just now, and he used the most common excuses on weekdays without hesitation. As if hurting him, she blushed, but couldn't find words to explain to herself.

This situation made Empress Changsun and Wei Zheng on the side smile a bit. They had always known that Wei Jia was a sharp-tongued guy, so it was not surprising to see that Niu Jinda was really at a disadvantage in his hands now.His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said with a little emotion: "What Ziyue said is exactly what the emperor worries about. The population of the Tang Dynasty is much larger than that of the previous dynasty. Every large population is The stomach that is waiting to be fed is the responsibility on the shoulders of me and your family."

Wei Zheng said ashamedly from the side: "Your Majesty, it is the minister who is stupid and unable to share your majesty's worries, and it is the crime of the minister."

"Wei Qing's family has spoken too much."

The monarch and his ministers were sighing at each other, Wei Chi glanced at them, and said: "Your Majesty, Lord Wei, the increase of so many people, on the other hand, is also a proof that the world is peaceful and people's lives are gradually improving. Your Excellency has done better than before, proof that you have done excellently. Of course, the requirements of the two are relatively high, and you have the courage to climb new heights. This kind of spirit is something that I can only admire and learn from. However, we cannot blindly take responsibility Take it on your own shoulders. It is a very difficult thing to feed and clothe the people of the world. It is difficult to do it in ten or 20 years. It requires the efforts of generations. This is a process of accumulation. As far as it is concerned, it is true that things are getting better gradually. Uh...Your Majesty, shall we continue to talk about sunflowers and watermelons?"

Wei Chi's interruption woke up His Majesty Li Er and Wei Zheng. Now is not the time to talk about these things.His Majesty Li Er signaled, "Go ahead."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wei Chi went on to say: "I have already explained the reasons why pumpkins and sweet potatoes should be promoted. Next, I will talk about the reasons why sunflowers and watermelons are not in favor of promotion. Sunflowers are easier to grow, and the flower buds are peculiar. The flower disc faces the sun all day long. The direction, hence the name. The flowers are bright and generous, and can be planted in gardens, beside ditches and other places. They are relatively drought-tolerant. Basically, after planting them, just be careful not to be eaten by sparrows, and leave it alone. Just harvest it. The fruit sunflower seeds can be eaten as a small snack to add interest to daily life. It is really not very helpful for food, food and clothing. If someone likes it, you can plant a little at will. It is not recommended to spread it nationwide. Watermelon is the same, it is a fruit, if you like it, you can grow it yourself if you have the conditions, and the national promotion will be temporarily exempted.”

Wei Jia said a lot of miscellaneous things. In short, before the grain output does not increase, he should focus on agricultural construction first. Melon seeds, watermelons and the like are not yet the time to enjoy them.It is better for the poor and ordinary people to live in a more modest way.

His Majesty Li Er pondered for a while, and said, "Ziyue, is it the season for planting sweet potatoes and pumpkins?"

Wei Chi pondered for a while, and tried to recall the time when his mother planted sweet potatoes and pumpkins when he was a child. It seems that this is really the time.Wei Chi scratched his head and said: "Your Majesty, the temperature has risen now, and spring sowing has begun. It is the season to plant sweet potatoes and pumpkins. If you plant them now, the pumpkins can be eaten for a year, and the sweet potatoes will have to wait until they are harvested."

His Majesty Li Er asked someone to write it down, and sent the recorded things to Si Nong Temple, so that Si Nong Temple would go to the Weifu to move the seeds of sweet potatoes and pumpkins tomorrow. Except for a little planting in the palace, the rest will be handled by Wei Chi.Wei Jia was very depressed. Whose property is this? Why does he have to thank His Majesty Li Er for his kindness when he disposes of his own?Alas, the evil feudal society!The evil feudal society privilege!Fortunately, there are sixteen beautiful gems that can make up for his broken heart.

Thinking of the gems at home, Wei Jia's mood improved again.deal with the seed thing.Empress Changsun smiled and said: "Only Ziyue has such ingenious thoughts when dealing with Hu merchants, and always cares about his family and country."

These words are exaggerated, even if Wei Jia has a thick skin, he can't help feeling a little old-fashioned, and hurriedly said humbly: "Your Majesty is too famous, I just grew up abroad, and many of the things I saw since childhood came from foreign countries. Yes, among them, there are good and bad. This is the trend of historical development. With more and more exchanges between the two sides, our things will flow out, and outside things will also flow in. It cannot be stopped, and it should not be stopped. It is quite Standing still is an expression of lack of self-confidence, and it is also a policy with endless legacy. Our Tang Dynasty is developing, and foreign countries cannot stand still forever. The so-called know yourself and the enemy, and you will win every battle. Who knows that today is the brotherhood of neighbors. The country will not be our enemy tomorrow? That's why I thought about it. Let's understand people a little bit, guide them artificially, and influence them. With limited knowledge, we can only offer a little advice on crops and medicine at present.”

His Majesty Li Er and Wei Zheng's eyes lighted up, looking at Wei Jia's eyes, made the servants shudder, shrank his neck, and quickly started self-examination: "Well, Your Majesty, is this minister too self-righteous? Your Majesty is overstepping, please." Sin."

His Majesty Li Er looked at Wei Chi deeply, and said, "No, it's not because you Chaoyue, on the contrary, you said it very well."

Just as Wei Chi was relieved, His Majesty Li Er answered quietly: "It's just that this idea is a bit sinister."

Wei Chi almost fell headlong on the Lizheng Palace. This is a very common method in modern times. In order to engage in cultural invasion, even the Ministry of National Defense often helps to make movies. He just abducted some seeds from others and was evaluated. Insidious - I really can't rest in peace!The eternal injustice!

Wei Chi shut up and stopped talking, but His Majesty Li Er actually laughed, and turned to Niu Jinda: "Niu Qing's family."

Niu Jinda hastily said, "My minister is here."

His Majesty Li Er said: "Wei Ziyue, Wei Ziyue, has a lot of flamboyant things, but what is rare is that he still has the heart of a child. His temperament and behavior are well known in the court. Let's let it go this time. I don't want If you hear or see any unsubstantiated claims, if your subordinates are free, the road twenty miles outside the gate of Chang'an City should be repaired, and letting them build the road can be regarded as a benefit for one party."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey the order."

What else can Niu Jinda say, he understands the situation today, Wei Jia's boy Shengjuan Zhenglong, it is impossible to sue him without real evidence!
After Niu Jinda withdrew, His Majesty Li Er gave Wei Chi a blank look, and said: "In the future, be a man and do things with clean hands and feet. Not everyone can understand what you do. If I listen to and believe in others, what will happen to you?" , I want to go!"

Wei Jia was really grateful at the moment, and said with a sneer: "Your Majesty, it is precisely because you are His Majesty that I worry so much about it, and want to fool others into giving Datang something. I know His Majesty will not wrong me. Besides, I have always been a good character, right? Your Majesty."

His Majesty Li Er smiled, and said: "I know you are flattering, but I am very happy to hear it, it's alright, let's go back, pack up the seeds, and we will meet with Sinong Temple tomorrow to deal with it, and try to deal with it before the tour .”

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave." Wei Jia said goodbye happily and went home. This time, he completely understood that it turns out that a good character and a good image are really good.

(End of this chapter)