Datang Imperial Physician

Chapter 37 Agronomist Wei Chi [First update! 】

"Wei Qing, tell me about the things you brought back in detail. You didn't explain clearly when you went to your house last time."

His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and said.Wei Chi responded quickly and began to explain: "Your Majesty, let's talk about Chinese cabbage first. Chinese cabbage has a relatively short growth period. Except for the coldest winter and the twelfth lunar month, it can be planted all year round, and it can be harvested in about 55 days in summer. The weather in spring, autumn and winter is a bit cooler, the maturity period is slightly extended, it is very easy to save seeds, and the yield per mu is also high, which can reach more than [-] catties, and we can start to promote it next year."

"Can it really reach more than a thousand catties?"

The kings and ministers present were a little excited, and it was the first time they heard of such a high-yielding vegetable.

"Yes, Your Majesty. As long as the management and fertilization keep up, when I was overseas, I heard that someone had a yield of nearly 3000 catties per mu. When they came to Datang, changing the planting area may have an impact, but it is conservatively estimated that it will definitely exceed In addition, Chinese cabbage is easy to preserve, and it can be stored in the cellar in winter, and it can also add another dish for winter.”

"Okay! If it's true what Wei Qing said, Wei Qing has done a great job in my Tang Dynasty!"

His Majesty Li Er is very happy.A bookish old man Wei Chi had never seen before said: "Your Majesty, if this is really the case, it is an auspicious photo. Your Majesty is a wise emperor, diligent in government and loving the people. God's will calls Lord Wei to return to the Tang Dynasty. It is a good thing to bring such a good product." Heaven's praise to His Majesty!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, His Majesty!"

"Ha ha……"

The ministers were very clever and quickly took the opportunity to bow down. His Majesty Li Er smiled very complacently.Wei Jia also bowed down, but he gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart. Perhaps it was God's will for him to travel through, but what does this have to do with His Majesty Li Er!Squinting to look at that person, I really want to kick him hard, meow, such a good opportunity to flatter, just like that was snatched away!
"The Great Tang Dynasty is able to have what it is today, thanks to the contributions of all of you who love you. It is Zhuqing who created the Tang Dynasty together with me. Come, Zhuqing, drink this cup with me. Do it!"

"Dry!"

After downing a glass of wine, His Majesty Li Er said in high spirits, "Wei Qing, keep talking, there are still tomatoes, corn, and strawberries."

"Of order, Your Majesty."

Wei Zhi coughed slightly, and continued: "I talked about Chinese cabbage, let's talk about tomatoes. Tomato planting is also easy, but the season is a little stricter. Generally speaking, when the temperature warms up in spring, it will be planted. It can be picked in batches until winter comes. Although the output is not as good as that of Chinese cabbage, the advantage is that the harvest period is long. Calculated for the whole year, the output is good. It is a bit difficult to promote it next year. I suggest that you can first plant it on a farm near Chang'an. Promotion, more people plant, and more seeds will be reserved.”

"Good, let's see what Wei Qing has planted this year first. Let's talk about corn."

"Yes, Your Majesty. The corn I brought back belongs to the mountain-growing corn. It is resistant to drought, disease and insect pests. It is not strict with the land and does not occupy good land. It can be planted on the hillside. It takes five or six months to plant one season a year. It can be used for rations and livestock. The yield per mu varies from place to place, but the average yield is about... Uh, Your Majesty, I can only use catties and don't know how to count stones, so let's use catties to calculate?"

His Majesty Li Er and all the ministers were waiting for Wei Jia to announce the output. Unexpectedly, Wei Jia suddenly popped up such a question, which made everyone smile. His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "Yes, you can continue."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Wei Chi went on to say, "The yield per mu varies from place to place, with an average of about 700 catties.

"700 catties?! It's about 5 shi. It's also very good. I haven't seen Wei Qing planting it in the garden. I don't know where it is?"

Perhaps he was overly frightened by the yield of Chinese cabbage, but when it was corn's turn, he was already able to maintain his composure.Wei Zhi is very sorry, if he knew it earlier, he would talk about the corn first, so that His Majesty Li Er and the ministers present could experience the climax after another, and made a mistake.Wei Chi regretted it.

"Returning to Your Majesty, when I first returned, I sold a family heirloom and exchanged it for the current medical center and the [-] mu of land outside Chang'an City. I planted corn there. It has only been planted for two months. to harvest."

"It's not busy, you take me there tomorrow to have a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wei Chi took the order. His Majesty Li Er is really a good emperor who cares about farming, mulberry and people's livelihood, but the corn hasn't even bloomed yet, so why did he go to see it? !

"Ziyue, where are strawberries? Can strawberries be promoted?"

After talking about the corn, some people couldn't wait. Wei Jia saw that it was Cheng Zhijie, the backbone of the Locust Army of the Tang Dynasty, with cold sweat dripping down his forehead involuntarily. Meow, why did he focus on strawberries? !Wei Chi began to worry about the strawberries in his yard.

"Lu Guogong, I don't recommend promoting strawberries. This product has strict requirements on land, planting, management, etc., and the output is not large. Although it has good effects, because of the harsh planting conditions, if there are wealthy people who are willing to plant it, wait until next year. The lower officials can give some away, as long as you send people to my house to learn about management methods."

"Well, what Wei Qing said is true. It seems that strawberries cannot be promoted among the people for the time being, so as not to encroach on the fertile land!"

His Majesty Li Er said that since he has already said so, these ministers are not very good to ask Wei Jia for it now, and they can only wait for next year.

After talking about the food, a basket of strawberries was also wiped out. His Majesty Li Er expressed his feelings: "Wei Qing has gone through many hardships, returned from overseas, and brought so many crops that are more beneficial to my Tang Dynasty. I have contributed to my Tang Dynasty. I once said However, I will reward you for meritorious service, Zhu Qing, what should Wei Chi be rewarded for?"

Wei Chi was taken aback when he heard that he wanted to reward again. Although he did not object to the promotion, he had just received the imperial decree for promotion, and another one came. A little is better.Therefore, Wei Jia hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, wait a minute, I have something to say."

"What do you have to say?"

"Your Majesty, before I came here to see you, I just received an imperial decree to promote me from Cheng Yilang to Captain Zhechong. Such kindness has already made me ashamed and dare not accept it. When I think about it, I am afraid that I will not be able to repay you." Your Majesty's grace. When I brought these things back, I didn't think about whether they could bring benefits to the Tang Dynasty. I was not even sure whether I could grow a living in the Tang Dynasty. Now I can succeed. I can only say that it is thanks to Your Majesty's blessing. Dare to take credit. This reward is useless, right?"

Wei Chi looked sincerely and honestly at His Majesty Li Er, eagerly, with a look of sincerity and sincerity.His Majesty Li Er looked at Wei Jia for a while with a half-smile, and asked, "Wei Jia, I asked Xu Jingzong to teach you for more than a month. Do you understand the imperial decree issued by me?"

After asking such a question, all the ministers present who knew Wei Chi's background all laughed. Wei Jia showed a rare embarrassed expression, giggled silly, and started scratching his head again: "Your Majesty, do you want to listen to the truth or a lie?"

His Majesty Li Er put on a serious face, and said angrily: "Of course it is the truth, you dare to deceive the king?"

With a bitter face, Wei Zhi said helplessly: "I dare not! Then tell the truth, although the truth will make me lose face. Your Majesty, I didn't understand!"

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Remarks: Thirty jin is a jun, and four jun is a stone. —— "Han Shu Lv Li Zhi [-]"

(End of this chapter)