Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 217 Enlightenment
After Zhao Kuangyin finished talking about the results, he announced the disbandment of the dynasty.

All civil and military personnel left one after another.

Zhao Guangyi looked at Zhao Dezhao, his eyes turned, and he seemed to understand something.

He deliberately slowed down and walked with Zhao Dezhao.

Wang Zixing and Shi Yuanliang originally wanted to go with Zhao Dezhao, but when they saw this scene, they didn't dare to disturb them, so they withdrew first.

Zhao Guangyi smiled indifferently and said to Zhao Dezhao, "My dear nephew! You are really good at it! Although I don't know what you are thinking about now, I guess that things on the Weizhou border will be safe and sound." thing."

Zhao Dezhao also smiled indifferently, "Uncle Wang! This is definitely the case, Uncle Wang doesn't need to worry too much!"

The next day, Zhao Guangyi did not dare to neglect, and sent all his sons to the Imperial Academy to study.

However, although people have come, the only ones who can really learn some knowledge are the second son Zhao Deming and the third son Zhao Dechang.The others are still young, and although they have come, they can't actually learn anything.

The young prince of Jin Wang's family was respected by other imperial courts, so Zhao Dezhao came forward in person as a scholar of Zizheng Palace.

Zhao Deming and Zhao Dechang were originally somewhat resistant to Zhao Dezhao.

Because the father scolded Zhao Dezhao every time he went home recently, and it is said that the eldest brother Zhao Yuanzuo was punished this time because of Zhao Dezhao.

But it's just resistance, two and a half children, their minds are not yet fully mature, and their attitude towards Zhao Dezhao is far from hostile.

Zhao Dezhao first asked them a question, "Why be a Confucian?"

Then I asked a similar question, "Why plowing!" The two questions confused the brothers.

The Hanlin officers who passed by also shook their heads helplessly after hearing this. Originally, this kind of Buddhist question was specially designed to deal with clever people like Zhao Dezhao who had quick thinking.

Now he is actually used by him to test the little prince of the royal family.

It seems that the Hanlin Academy will make a living in such a tricky and weird way.

Under normal circumstances, shouldn't we start with the superficial questions of enlightenment.

But if King Qi asks this question, who dares to have an opinion?
Those who had opinions before were all studying at the Imperial Grain Institute.

As for Zhao Deming and Zhao Dechang's answer, Zhao Dezhao naturally refused to give it.

In fact, he would not give it up if he could pass it. The reason is naturally to achieve his own goal.

"You two, this answer is not enough! In this case, just accept the punishment of me, the Grand Bachelor of Zizheng Palace, and go to the Imperial Food Institute to study!"

Zhao Deming and Zhao Dechang looked at each other, "What can you learn from Huangliang!"

"Huangliang needs you to learn a lot! Don't think it's easy there. In our Hanlin Academy, great Confucians like Li Yu, Li Mu, and Xu Xuan have all studied there. Cao Can, the son of Cao Taifu, is also moved. I cried aloud."

After talking, the two brothers were eager to give it a try, and also had the urge to go to the Imperial Food Store.

Zhao Dezhao took the two of them to the experimental field, where there are several high-yield vegetable breeding fields cultivated by Zhao Dezhao himself.

On the other side, on the field where Champa rice was first harvested, the second crop of Champa rice has also produced ears again.

"Is this... a wax gourd?"

"This looks like amaranth."

"That's right!" Zhao Dezhao said, "This is exactly wild red amaranth. Wild amaranth grows in small quantities. You can pick it every day to make a full meal. The red amaranth in the city is beautiful and fat, and a bunch of it for a penny is like thieving grass."

This is "Wild Recipes" from the Ming Dynasty. Zhao Dezhao came to it as soon as he opened his mouth, and the two brothers were taken aback when they heard it.

"It's not a big deal! I've already sent people to Nanyang to look for more delicious and productive things!"

"Nanyang? Where is Nanyang?" Zhao Deming was deceived by Zhao Dezhao first and began to take the initiative to ask.

"More delicious and more productive? What is that?" Zhao Dechang couldn't help asking.

"Nanyang people! The southern seas can be called Nanyang. On the coast of the Southern Han Dynasty, sailing thousands of miles, you can see it."

Zhao Deming's eyes widened, "It turns out that south of the Southern Han Dynasty, there is still land and a country!"

"It's more than that! In the south of Nanyang, in the east and in the west, there are lands and kingdoms..."

Zhao Dezhao thought to himself, don't talk too much now, they won't be able to digest it.

"The scenery of Nanyang is very different from my Central Plains. It has a special charm, and the products alone are unique."

Zhao Dechang became interested, "Brother Dezhao, how did you know?"

Zhao Deming immediately said, "Have you forgotten! Brother Dezhao just came back from Southern Xinjiang a few years ago, and it was Brother Dezhao who took back the Southern Han Dynasty."

Zhao Dezhao nodded and said with a smile, "That's right! I was on the coast of the Southern Han Dynasty, looking at Nanyang from a distance, and heard the local well-informed people talk about this."

"Not only that, I also ate the fruits and vegetables, food, etc. brought back from Nanyang by those aliens."

"What does that taste like, isn't it delicious?" Zhao Dechang is a foodie, and when he mentions it, his mouth waters immediately.

"The taste is naturally quite good, but it may not be better than our Chinese products, but the flavor is completely different from ours, just like peaches and plums, they have different tastes, but each has its own merits."

Zhao Deming understood, "In other words, there are many delicious things in Nanyang that are similar to our peaches, plums, beef, mutton, winter melon, and jujubes?"

Zhao Dezhao nodded again and again, "That's all for nothing! The best things in Nanyang are delicious, sugary, high yielding crops that can be harvested twice a year."

"Sweet potatoes, for example, are easy to grow, have a very large yield, and taste sweet and glutinous. They can be eaten directly without the need for vegetables or meat."

"There are also potatoes, which are rich in starch. Not only do they taste good, they can be used in countless dishes as staple food. They are also rich in nutrients. If our soldiers eat them every day, they will become stronger in battle."

Following Zhao Dezhao's description, the two brothers, Zhao Deming and Zhao Dechang, stared wide-eyed and opened their mouths wider and wider. Following Zhao Dezhao's description of the scenery and style, they were deeply infected.

I wish I could have two wings on my back, and fly over immediately to see the excitement.

"There is another good thing further away, which is corn. This thing is also grown regardless of the north and the south. It has a high yield and a good taste. It can be ground into small grains for cooking corn rice, or it can be ground into powder to make cornmeal."

"If my Great Song had the three treasures of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn, plus rice and wheat, there would be no famine forever."

"Brother Wang! Let you tell me, I want to go to Nanyang to have a look. I will bring back some of the delicious food you mentioned."

"Yes! Brother Wang, if you study at the Imperial Grain Institute, will you have the opportunity to go to Nanyang in the future?"

Looking at the happy two cousins, Zhao Dezhao smiled and said, "Of course! You study hard and grow up quickly. When the time comes, I will definitely take you to Nanyang!"

(End of this chapter)