my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 481
Criticism has intensified, and has even begun to creepy.

At this time, Zhang Anshi was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai.

His current mind is on agriculture.

Both Henan and Guanzhong have a large amount of farmland. Once the land is divided, the promotion of grain seeds and new farm tools has become the most urgent issue.

In this regard, Zhang Anshi had to turn to Deng Jian for help.

Deng Jian has opened an agricultural school in Taiping Prefecture.

In addition to recruiting more than 700 students, he is also responsible for the research of his ten thousand hectares of experimental fields.

Now Deng Jian's direction is mainly in two aspects, one is to improve the good breed.

On the other hand, it is to cultivate new crops from all over the world.

Whether it is the crops from the West, Africa, Tianzhu, Dashi, or America sent by sea, or even the crops in Ming Dynasty, he also conducts research on crops under other climatic conditions.

In this era, the theory of agriculture has not really been developed, but various experimental methods have made great progress under the leadership of Deng Jian.

Through different soils, different temperatures, and different fertilizers, the crops that are finally cultivated are entered into data every day, and then selected from the crops over and over again, which has become one of Deng Jian's main responsibilities now.

To do this, first of all, you need to have great endurance. After all... It is not easy for the wealthy and knowledgeable people in this era to teach them to handle the crops with their faces facing the loess and their backs facing the sky for many years.

In ancient times, scholars were intellectuals, and it was absolutely impossible to bend over to do crop work.

In addition, such a large-scale experimental field also needs to invest a lot of money. Without continuous investment, this kind of systematic agricultural research cannot continue at all.

Fortunately, all these problems are now resolved.This agricultural school has recruited quite a few scholars, but most of them are Qixia's common people's children. Those scholars who inherit poems and books don't bother to study this, but these common people's children trained by Taiping Mansion actually don't expect themselves to be able to jump the dragon's gate with carp , What is the number one scholar and Jinshi in high school, and what fame does it have.All they hope is to live a better life than their parents.

What's more, these people were originally from civilian backgrounds, and many of them... were farmers' children. They already had common sense about farming, and they had read books, so they were easy to adapt to both theory and practice.

As for the funding issue, it was not for Deng Jian to worry about it. The Taiping Mansion allocated the most money and food every year, and the agricultural school often gave the most.

Therefore, over the years, Deng Jian has bred over and over again and screened crops again and again, and now, he has begun to reap a lot.

Knowing that Zhang Anshi was coming, Deng Jian had already been waiting in Minglun Hall.

When Zhang Anshi arrived, Deng Jian said with a smile, "Drink tea first."

"You don't need to drink tea, Uncle Deng..." Zhang Anshi said, "I just want to ask about grain seeds."

Deng Jian said: "This... has to be done step by step. On the Henan side, the Agricultural School has also purchased some land and planted some experimental fields. Henan and Guanzhong are suitable for growing wheat. Now... there are several varieties , one of which we think is the most suitable."

Zhang Anshi said earnestly: "I also ask Uncle Deng to enlighten me. I don't know how many catties a mu can produce."

Deng Jian didn't hide it, so he said: "The higher the yield of the wheat field, the better. Although high-yield wheat has been planted in the experimental field, but in the end when it was promoted, it was found that it could not be promoted."

Zhang Anshi asked in astonishment, "Why?"

Deng Jian said: "Because of insect pests and drought, this is the most worrying thing about the wheat fields in the Northland. No matter how high the yield is, if insect pests and drought occur, the harvest will still be wiped out. Once the harvest is wiped out, the livelihood of this year will be completely over. For the common people, such risks are absolutely unacceptable.”

After Zhang Anshi heard this, he immediately became respectful.

This is professionalism!

In this era, all kinds of pesticides have not yet been popularized, not to mention there are various factors of severe drought. It is said that farmers depend on the sky for their food. This is true, because once a disaster occurs, there is really no harvest.

Deng Jian took a sip of his tea and said, "Actually, whether or not the output has increased is of secondary importance, because an increase in output means a good year, and the price of grain in a good year will fall. Therefore, what the people value most is stability. "

Zhang Anshi said: "I understand, what Uncle Deng means is not to pursue production?"

"No." Deng Jian shook his head and said, "On the premise of disaster prevention, we should try our best to pursue production, or we should focus on pest prevention and drought resistance. We only understood this when we promoted farming in Zhili. Therefore, I have been selecting insect-resistant and drought-resistant wheat and rice seeds. Now, I have selected a few varieties. The yield is indeed not as high as some high-yielding grains, but... the harvest is not bad, Anshi Since we plan to make a difference in Henan and Guanzhong, we think these varieties are suitable."

Zhang Anshi said with a sigh of relief: "It's so good, with Uncle Deng's words, I can rest assured."

Deng Jian smiled and said: "You, you are always rash, we haven't finished talking yet."

Deng Jian's eyes are soft, in his eyes, no matter how old Zhang Anshi is, he is the child he brought up.

So he paused, and Deng Jian continued patiently: "In addition to grain seeds, irrigation methods and various measures are required. Even fertilization must be organized. Of course... new farm tools... are also very important. These links are indispensable.”

Zhang Anshi said: "These things are secondary matters. Anyway, let Uncle Deng run it, so I can rest assured."

Deng Jian couldn't help but smiled wryly, and said: "There is no problem with manpower, it's just about money and food..."

Zhang Anshi showed a big smile and said: "This is easy to handle, just give as much as you want."

Zhang Anshi lacks everything, the most important thing is money!

After talking about the business, it is inevitable to talk about some other things. After that, Zhang Anshi wandered around the agricultural school, full of interest.

Time flies, and the end of the year is approaching in a blink of an eye. The weather is getting colder and colder, and people start to go out as little as possible.

At the end of the new year, there is snow in the sky, and the earth is white.

Zhang Anshi was wrapped in a heavy cotton coat and came to the East Palace in a carriage.

First I met my brother-in-law who had come back from Henan, and then I went to see my sister.

The Crown Princess Zhang first complained that Zhang Anshi wore too little clothes when going out.He also mentioned his son Zhu Zhanji.

This mother and concubine was still somewhat dissatisfied, and said: "It's almost New Year's Eve, and I don't want to come back from Hezhou, saying that I have a lot of things to do, hey..."

Seeing his sister frowning slightly, Zhang Anshi's heart softened.

So he said: "How about I give an order to teach him to return to Beijing immediately? Sister, this kid's wings are hardened, and he has no filial piety at all. Unlike me, I always feel sorry for Sister."

Mrs. Zhang immediately shook her head and said, "Come on, that can't be the case! It's not a bad thing for Zhanji to focus on this matter. His age is just the time when he needs a lot of experience. What's more, he is now responsible for the well-being of the people of the state. The heart is also due, I am just an ordinary mother's complaint, but I am both a mother and a princess, so I know the priorities of the matter."

After a pause, she smiled with some concern, "What is he busy with in Hezhou?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "This...it's hard to say. I let him do it, and don't ask about other things, so that he won't think that I'm trying to tell him what to do, but it's actually meant to sharpen him. If he really can't do it well, I will clean up the mess for him later. "

Zhang said: "As long as he doesn't mess things up, that's fine."

Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "Sister, this... I'm still somewhat sure. Speaking of it, I am not only his uncle, but also his mentor. It is said that a famous teacher produces a high-level apprentice. I will point to the next year. The state... has become the number one state in the world."

"The number one state in the world..." Mrs. Zhang opened her eyes slightly with surprise.

She is not an uninformed woman. She knows the situation in Hezhou... In the whole Zhili, it is considered mediocre, sparsely populated, and there is not much fertile land. Whether it is money, food or other things, it is really nothing to mention.

Zhu Zhanji is still young, how could he make Hezhou the number one state in the world in less than a year in power?
So Mrs. Zhang smiled and said: "You, don't brag about him. Although Zhanji has many good things, he doesn't have such abilities."

Zhang Anshi laughed and said, "Sister, if you don't believe me, just wait and see."

Seeing Zhang Anshi's eagerness to swear, Mrs. Zhang still just smiled, but did not continue to ask.

It's just that Zhang Anshi's words still caused ripples in Zhang's heart.

Who doesn't expect their son to be successful?Zhu Zhanji is the grandson of the emperor, and she will control the world in the future. If she really has some great achievements, as a mother and concubine, she will also be proud, and finally she will not embarrass the Zhu family.

At the moment, Zhang Anshi had dinner with his sister and brother-in-law in the East Palace. They had a happy and peaceful time, and they returned at midnight.

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"His Majesty……"

At this time, in the Forbidden City.

Zhu Di put down Chunqiu in his hand, raised his head and said, "What's wrong?"

Outside the hall, flakes of snow were flying one after another, and the flakes of snow fell into the darkness.

But in the Wenlou, where the candles were burning and the warmth was like spring, Yi Shiha stood cautiously, bowed slightly and said, "There are already some eyebrows at Dongchang."

"Brows?" Zhu Di couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

"Your Majesty forgot." Yishiha said with a smile on his face: "The chief messenger who deceived the crowd with his demonic words."

When Zhu Di heard this, he suddenly became energetic.

More than half a year has passed since this incident, but Zhu Di has been thinking about it all the time.

It's a pity that Dongchang and Jinyiwei seem to be trying their best to investigate. Seeing that there has been no movement for so many days, Zhu Di thought... this must be a case without a head.

But what Zhu Di never expected was that now he has a clue.

And it was Dongchang who tracked it down first.

It seems that because of this, Shiha's face is flushed.

It's not easy, it's really hard... to get one step ahead of Jin Yiwei.

He couldn't wait to yell: Everyone look up to us, let's announce something...

Zhu Di said enthusiastically, "How?"

Yi Shiha hurriedly said: "The servants and others found a recorder in Honglu Temple and found that there was something wrong with this person. After that, the fan followed him for a few days, and then began to enter his house to search. Sure enough... found a lot of evil words Manuscripts to confuse the crowd... The servants have taken this man down, and they are currently tortured, waiting for him to confess his accomplices."

A little recorder of Honglu Temple...

This recorder is just a mere seventh-rank official, not conspicuous.

Zhu Di frowned and said, "Are you sure he has accomplices?"

Yi Shiha said: "Your maidservant can be sure, because many of the rumors are mixed with the secrets of the court. And these secrets, such as the rank of recorder, cannot be known, that is to say, there are at least three grades of secrets. The above court ministers participated in it..."

Zhu Di's face became serious, and he couldn't help gathering a bit of anger on his face, and then he said: "Sure enough, the disaster started within Xiao Qiang, after all... I have raised a group of white-eyed wolves."

Yi Shiha took a cautious look at Zhu Di's face, and then said: "Now that we have clues, it's easy to deal with. The servants are quietly arresting this recorder. Now they are prying his mouth open. Just follow the vine, and he will soon All the truth is about to surface."

Zhu Di looked at Yishiha with satisfaction and said, "This time, Dongchang has done very well. It seems that Dongchang has done its best."

Yi Shiha hurriedly said humbly: "No, it's just that everyone is deeply favored by the emperor, so they work extra hard."

Zhu Di nodded: "In the past, it was Jinyiwei who achieved the most. This time, Dongchang can be considered to have made a contribution. I will reward myself at that time."

Yi Shiha was busy with Xie En, although he tried his best to hide it, but he couldn't hold it back, his mouth was about to crooked.

After all, for so many years, Dongchang has been in vain, and it can't do anything. Of course, the main reason is that Jin Yiwei is too powerful. Before Dongchang started to work, people have already found out the truth.

And this time, he was proud and proud, proving his worth.This point alone is enough to make Yi Shiha feel a little stiff.

Zhu Di stood up. He seemed to be in a good mood at this moment, and suddenly remembered something, so he said, "I heard that my grandson is still in Hezhou..."

"Yes." Yi Shiha said: "My servant heard that the grandson of the emperor does not intend to return to Beijing for the Chinese New Year."

"Hey..." Zhu Di said with emotion: "I haven't seen Zhanji's grandson for many days, but it's good, he has such ambition, I feel at ease."

Yi Shiha said: "Yes, His Royal Highness... can be regarded as diligent, this is my great blessing."

Zhu Di nodded, his face full of relief.

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After the new year was over, the weather was still bitingly cold. Suddenly...Chen Li braved the heavy snow and hurriedly arrived at the Duke's Mansion.

"Your Highness... Your Highness..."

This voice sounds a little anxious!
At this time, Zhang Anshi was wearing a uniform and preparing to go to the East Palace.

Seeing Chen Li coming in a hurry, he asked, "What's the matter?"

Chen Li said anxiously: "East Factory...East Factory...I didn't even say hello. Today...I suddenly started arresting people in the capital. I heard that many people were arrested..."

After hearing this, Zhang Anshi was taken aback: "Who did they catch?"

Chen Lidao: "The news I have heard is that it is the person behind the scenes who is bewitching everyone with lies."

Hearing this, Zhang Anshi's expression changed drastically as if struck by lightning, and he said immediately, "What? They...they found out?"

Chen Li couldn't help but said angrily: "The father-in-law of Dongchang is nothing. Years ago, they captured a recorder of Honghe Temple, but they were afraid that our Jinyiwei would take the credit, so they covered up the news." It's airtight. When I found a breakthrough from this recorder, I suddenly started to take people everywhere. Everyone said factory guards, factory guards. The factory guards are not divided into families. Who knows... They also hid their secrets. Gong, I don’t even want my face.”

Zhang Anshi: "..."

"Your Highness, Your Highness, what's wrong with you, let me squeak..."

It took Zhang Anshi a long time before he let out a sigh of relief, saying: "Dongchang is not a human being, and he must have lost his education if he entered his mother. They want credit, and they are going crazy."

Chen Li was also very helpless, so he looked at Zhang Anshi with burning eyes and said, "Your Highness, then... what should our Jin Yiwei do?"

"What should I do?" Zhang Anshi said: "They have already taken the people, what else can we do? Can we teach them to stuff the people back, and we Jin Yiwei will catch them again? Sigh... This is too sudden, why did you ask them beforehand? No signs at all."

Chen Li couldn't help but said bitterly: "It's mainly because of being humble and careless. I didn't expect Dongchang to be so devoid of loyalty. It came here suddenly. If I knew this, I should have arranged a few people in Dongchang..."

Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's useless to say these things, I'll go and see the situation right now, you come with me."

Chen Li said: "Here."

At this time... in the capital, a large number of fans suddenly appeared, they blocked several streets and alleys, and then... began to arrest them wantonly.

And Liu Xiong, the admiral and eunuch of the East Factory, and the rest of the staff below were all smiling happily.

And several fans, flying horses constantly, to and fro in the palace, conveying the latest news.

For Dongchang, this is definitely a rare opportunity to feel proud.

When the prisoners were arrested one by one and more and more people were dug out, Yi Shiha, who was waiting for news at any time in the palace and reported to Zhu Di, was already in high spirits, and he was several years younger.

"Your Majesty, take them all, catch them all at once." Yi Shiha said with a red face, "This operation is airtight, and not a single prisoner escaped."

Zhu Di nodded and said, "Interrogate immediately..."

Yi Shiha said: "It is already under trial, and the result will be announced soon..."

Zhu Di said: "Get the confession quickly."

Just as he was talking, an eunuch came in a hurry: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Wuhu County Prince and Jin Yiwei Commander Chen Li are asking to see you."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "What are they here for? Call them in."

The smile on Yishiha's face froze a little.

Although he was happy today, but Zhang Anshi came here so excitedly, obviously he also attached great importance to this matter.

Speaking of this matter, Dongchang didn't say hello to Jin Yiwei at all, it was really disrespectful, and when Zhang Anshi and Chen Li came, Yi Shiha met them, I'm afraid it would be a little...embarrassing.

Fortunately, Yishiha was considered a good person who got along with the crowd, so he quickly adjusted his mentality.

In any case, Dongchang urgently needs a big contribution right now, and the others... can be ignored for the time being.

(End of this chapter)