Cultivation of immortals begins with the appearance of ancestors

Chapter 276 The Emperor's Expectation (4K)

Royal Garden

Zhang Jian was dressed in a vermilion official uniform of the fourth rank, with a fair face and slender fingers. After he had accomplished Taoism, even though his whole body was completely introverted, he couldn't hide the brilliance in his expression.

"My minister Zhang Daosheng pays his respects to His Majesty!"

After seeing Emperor Jingwu, Zhang Jian gave a salute, and Emperor Jingwu was very excited at this time, waved his hands and said hurriedly.

"Mr. Zhang, I'll save you the hypocrisy. Tell me quickly, how did you research this thing! Can you expand mass production?!"

This is what Emperor Jingwu wants to know most now!

Zhang Jian didn't move when he heard the words, but simply mentioned the countless selection and optimization process in the past three or four years.

A final mention of yield.

Zhang Jian gave an extremely conservative answer.

"One mu can produce about a thousand catties, and if conditions permit, it can reach more than two thousand catties!"

In fact, in the era in Zhang Jian's impression, with the use of advanced production technology and under suitable conditions, it was possible to produce tens of thousands of catties per mu.

But Dagan not only has immature composting technology, but also lacks the technology to regulate temperature.

There are also pest control, fattening, how to manage, everything is basically started from scratch, and it can produce one or two thousand catties, which is already very impressive.

"A mu yields a thousand catties, Mr. Zhang, are you serious?"

Emperor Jing Wu couldn't help but stood up, his eyes sparkling.

It's not that he doesn't know anything about farming, on the contrary, he even went to privately visit the private microservices. The other grains and miscellaneous grains he cultivated now are at most about three to four hundred catties per mu.

This tomato can produce a thousand catties, isn't it two or three times that of other crops?
Zhang Jian nodded.

"Weichen tried to plant an acre of tomatoes in a private field in the suburbs, and the harvest may be more than two thousand catties!"

Emperor Jingwu was overjoyed when he heard the words.

"Mr. Zhang is really the hero of my hard work for the people. With this crop, countless people can be saved!"

Hearing this, Zhang Jian shook his head and poured a basin of cold water.

"Your Majesty, although the yield of this tomato per mu is quite abundant, it cannot replace the staple food!"

Hearing this, Emperor Jingwu was stunned for a moment, he looked at Zhang Jian, thought for a while, and then said.

"Mr. Zhang, but because of storage problems?"

Emperor Jingwu knew that there was a time limit for the storage of all crops such as melons and fruits, except for a small number of crops that could be kept intact.

Zhang Jian nodded.

"Tomato is not easy to store, and the energy contained in it is not enough to maintain the normal life of an individual, so it must be eaten together with staple food!"

Hearing this, Emperor Jing Wu frowned, which was somewhat unexpected, and it also calmed down his excited mood.

If it cannot directly represent the staple food, its value must be discounted!

Emperor Jingwu was still a little unwilling to give up, and asked:

"Mr. Zhang, can you solve this problem?"

"Your Majesty, every crop has its unique value, and their essence cannot be easily changed! It is even more impossible to create something out of nothing!"

Zhang Jian felt helpless!

Creating something out of nothing, that is the realm of void creations!

Emperor Jingwu felt a little regretful, but he was still full of praise for Zhang Jian.

"Mr. Zhang, your knowledge of things is indeed a method of managing the world. In any case, the appearance of this big tomato will be of great benefit to the people. Maybe because of your tomato, it can give those people who are suffering from hunger and cold a chance to survive!"

"Qian Aiqing said that I have immeasurable merit, but I should say that Mr. Zhang's actions are immeasurable merit!"

Hearing this, Zhang Jian cupped his hands.

"Your Majesty is overrated!"

At this time, Emperor Jingwu's eyes were bright, and he said.

"Mr. Zhang, since you can improve leeks, onions, ginger, and even today's tomato seeds, can you improve the whole grains that our people now use as staple food?"

At this time, there was a strong eagerness in his eyes.

It is true that if Zhang Jian can do this, he will definitely be respected as a living sage, but he, the emperor, will also be famous in history.

Anyone who can do this will gain merit no less than that of the ancient Nonghuang.

And as the Holy Son of Heaven, as the leader, if he can do this, he will be able to elevate the prestige of the Son of Heaven to the extreme. With this prestige, he will re-clarify the court and complete the reform in the future, and it will be smooth.

Zhang Jian nodded.

"Your Majesty, give me some time, and I will definitely be able to do it!"

Hearing this, Emperor Jingwu couldn't help but stood up, walked to Zhang Jian, and said with joy in his eyes.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, if we can accomplish this, not to mention the position of the Three Dukes, I will be crowned king by cracking the earth, and I will not begrudge you!"

Looking at Emperor Jingwu who was full of longing and hope, Zhang Jian secretly sighed in his heart.

But he is not as optimistic as Emperor Jingwu, his vision is broader, and he has seen more things about ups and downs.

He knew that even if the seed selection of whole grains and miscellaneous grains were completed and the inefficient farming methods were changed, it would be possible to fill the stomachs of the people, but poverty and hunger would not necessarily be eradicated.

In fact, even if we are full, there will still be disputes and suffering.

Human desires are endless.

However, if the fundamental contradiction of land and land is not resolved, it is impossible to eradicate poverty and hunger.

But all things must have a sequence.

What he has to do now is to complete the work in hand first, accumulate contacts, and wait until one day, when the time comes, he will replace him.

Wait until this country changes its master.

Do what the emperors of all dynasties could not do, other people may not be unable to do it.

As for the emperor's official appointment and wish, Zhang Jian didn't care.

Because according to his current progress, given him a period of time, sooner or later he will be promoted to the position of minister and take charge of the court.

After drawing a big cake for Zhang Jian, Emperor Jingwu finally calmed down after being happy, and immediately gave Zhang Jian some practical benefits.

After Zhang Jian left, he drafted several imperial decrees one after another!

"Jin granted Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi, and Zhang Jian, a scholar of the Academy of Culture and Sports, is the Chancellor of the Shaofu Temple. He is also the secretary of the Danong Temple, and holds the title of third rank!"

In addition, with a swipe of a pen, Emperor Jingwu issued two imperial decrees, presenting Zhang Jian's mother, wife, and two Zhang Qi clans as three-rank Shuren.

"Zhi said: Demen accumulates goodness, Yanyu celebrates it for future generations, the shogunate encourages meritorious deeds, and Xi is very kind to the ancestors. The family reputation is great..."

In the Zhuangyuan mansion, at this time, Emperor Jingwu personally sent a special envoy to the Zhuangyuan's mansion to announce the decree, not only bestowing the imperial edict, but also holding this decree to meet the queen in the future, directly entering the palace, and participating in many palace activities in the harem. Banquet, as well as a salary, dental plaque, etc. that should be expected of a third-rank official.

After reading the imperial decree, Zhang Jian sent someone to send Liang Shiwu away. Of course, before leaving, a small red envelope was also indispensable.

Seeing the red envelope, Liang Shiwu's face that was originally full of smiles became even more joyful.

"Husband, is this the treasure of imperial destiny?"

Looking at the imperial decree in his hand, Qi Yuhua's belly was puffed out, and there was also a look of surprise in his wonderful eyes.

Seeing the happy look on Qi Yuhua's face, Zhang Jian shook his head and said.

"Look at how promising you are, you two will be sent away by a third-rank body!"

Emperor Jingwu was a little more stingy than expected.

He has improved so many seeds, especially the birth of this big tomato, which will help Emperor Jingwu stabilize the world situation to the greatest extent. This kind of credit is no less than a big victory, and it is enough to be named a marquis and a prime minister.

As a result, Emperor Jingwu was very stingy, he just promoted him to one rank and gave two orders of third rank.

This is actually not uncommon.

An important minister in the court, like him, should have given an imperial order to show his kindness.

After laughing and arguing with Qi Yuhua, Zhang Jian actually knew that what he had done had aroused the vigilance of Emperor Jingwu.

One reason is because he was already an official to the third rank at a young age, and he was granted a marquis in advance, so there is no way to seal him in the future.

The second is that he is worried that he will take this opportunity to invite people to buy people's hearts and threaten the foundation of Daqian's rule.

Qi Yuhua had a big belly at this time, seeing Zhang Jian's expression, he immediately smiled softly: "Yes, my husband has great powers, but concubines are very rare, because this is what he earned for our family..."

She is gentle and always good at reassuring people.

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Zhang Jian's face.

He put one arm around Qi Yuhua's round body, and melted a stream of mana into Qi Yuhua's belly, feeling the tiny beating of the fetus' heart, with joy in his eyes.

Qi Yuhua put away the treasure of destiny in his hand, and asked after thinking about it.

"Husband, Chang An will soon be eight years old, do you have any arrangements for her?"

Mentioning Zhang Changan, Zhang Jian smiled slightly.

Zhang Chang'an is his eldest daughter, and he loves Zhang Chang'an more than Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao.

The little girl has been lively and alert since she was a child.

Very much like her aunt, Empress Xiao Qi.

Zhang Jian was a little hesitant about her arrangement. On the one hand, he wanted her to be an ordinary person. On Zhao.

The Taoist priests of the Dongshen Temple have already walked around the door a few times, and they are very jealous of this.

But Zhang Jian doesn't want to put all his eggs in one basket.

"My lady, what do you mean?"

Qi Yuhua glanced at Zhang Jian, thought for a while and said.

"Husband, I have asked Chang'an before, and Chang'an mentioned that she wants to be like her two elder brothers, learn magic arts, be able to cultivate skills, and be free!"

Zhang Jian glanced at Qi Yuhua, his eyes fluctuating.

Freedom is probably Qi Yuhua's obsession, or her obsession before she left the boudoir.

Zhang Jian heard Qi Yuhua mention the fear he once had. He was very afraid that he would be like her big sister, marrying a noble son who was rich and jaded, and would suffer all kinds of torture.

Zhang Jian thought for a while, then said.

"After a while, she will have another opportunity, let's see her own luck!"

Zhang Jian's gaze fluctuated.

After staying in Haojing City for a long time, he has actually discovered many mysteries, some of which contain some opportunities for practice or methods of practice.

Most of these opportunities for practice are due to the passage of time, and were buried by the world of mortals.

Only a small number of people with excellent luck can find their location.

But all of this can't be hidden from Zhang Jian, who condenses Yangshen's consciousness.

Even if he never actively exudes Yangshen consciousness, the substantive Yangshen can always see through some different changes and recognize the value of some treasures.

……

But at this time in the Dagan court, because of Qian Pan's voice, many civil and military officials couldn't help but set their eyes on the Danong Temple.

Since ancient times, there has been "auspiciousness" inside and outside the court.

Emperor Jingwu is different from the emperors of previous dynasties, he is not an emperor who loves great achievements, and he doesn't like people to offer all kinds of messy auspiciousness, which is more pragmatic.

Civil and military officials probably know this, and no one dares to fabricate auspiciousness indiscriminately in an attempt to invite favor.

While everyone was waiting to see the jokes in Danong Temple, the series of rewards offered by Emperor Shangjing Wu the next morning surprised all the officials.

What is surprising is that this time, not only Qian Pan, the Chancellor of the Danong Temple, was awarded an additional title, but Zhang Jian was promoted to a third rank, and was promoted from the third rank to the Chancellor of Shaofu Temple.

And the top and bottom of Danong Temple have been generously gifted with gold, silver, money and silk, and many imperial gifts are dazzling.

Even the Prime Minister Li Yan was also surprised by this, he noticed that this time Emperor Jingwu granted the titles to the members of Danong Temple, completely bypassing him as the prime minister, otherwise the appointment of officials, or Jian Ba, would be discussed with him as the prime minister one two.

However, when the Chancellor of Danong Temple brought up many "auspicious signs" in front of civil and military officials, the whole court was completely boiling.

This kind of boiling has been permeating from the ruling and opposition parties to the inside and outside of Haojing City.

……

In Ting Wei's mansion, Wang Xiao and his relatives from the Wang family were all gathered in front of a small basket of tomatoes.

"Madam, Xiao Er, you can all try it, this is a gift from His Majesty!"

Wang Wan was dressed in dark purple court clothes, and a smile appeared in the eyes of the court lieutenant at this moment.

This basket of big tomatoes is all a gift from the emperor.

As early as in the morning, there were officials of the third rank and above, and he had tasted it himself. This big tomato tasted really sweet, not inferior to all kinds of melons and fruits bought in the market. up.

"Isn't this the big tomato grown by my teacher?"

Looking at the basket of red fruits in front of him at this moment, Wang Xiao had a somewhat surprised expression on his face.

He is no stranger to this big tomato. In the past few months, he has often walked to the Danong Temple. He knows more or less what good things are in it, and he has also participated in watering and fertilizing.

Hearing this, Wang Wan was greatly surprised.

"Xiao Er, do you know this thing?"

Wang Xiao nodded and said with a smile: "This is a fruit that my teacher has studied for several years and used some extraordinary methods to cultivate it!"

Hearing this, Wang Wan nodded.

"Today in the early court, your benefactor is making a big splash. His Majesty has decided to promote this crop. The courtiers all said that if this crop can really produce a thousand catties per mu, it may solve the famine of the people!"

"If you can really do this, it can be said to be infinitely meritorious!"

Wang Xiao frowned slightly when he heard the words, but Zhang Jian had mentioned to him that this thing can only temporarily satisfy the hunger, and it is impossible to solve the famine.

And if we want to solve the famine, we still need to find a way from staple foods such as grains.

Is this someone who wants to kill?

This thought flashed through Wang Xiao's mind, but he shook his head instantly. At this juncture, no one should be so unwise, and it might just be spreading rumors.

A thought flashed in his mind, a smile appeared in his eyes, and he said with a smile.

"This is also what Zhang Xue's lineage is best at. Master mentioned that if we want to create a peaceful and prosperous world, we must be 'scholars' who are good at creating and pursuing the fundamentals!"

"Only continuous innovation can generate continuous power!"

Wang Wan smiled and said nothing, he is not a supporter of 'Xue Zhang', but he does not object to Wang Xiao's joining the sect of 'Xue Zhang', he does not value 'Xue Zhang', but Zhang Jian.

At such an age, he has reached the position of deputy secretary, and it is inevitable to be appointed as a marquis and prime minister in the future.

It is even expected to become the prime minister of one party, arbitrarily ruling the government and the opposition.

Wang Xiao is his eldest son, and also the future ruler of the Wang family. Being close to such a promising court minister is also of great benefit to the future of the Wang family.

Of course, similarly, the Wang family is also Zhang Jian's secret supporter.

Not only Wang Xiao, but in the "Zhang School", there are many children from aristocratic families who have the same purpose to study under Zhang Jian's command.

……

Inside the city of Haojing, Zhang Jian came to the pier at this time.

After comprehending the mysteries of the true meaning of the universe for a period of time, Zhang Jian still couldn't find the right way.

Recently, there will be a trading fair in the Canal Dragon Palace. Hearing that there will be various ancient scriptures appearing at each gathering, I am going to try my luck.

　Refining in the morning
　
(End of this chapter)