The poor man grows watermelon

Maple Leaf Bridge has become a scene in Wannian County.

Not only local people like to sit by the bridge after tea and dinner, but even some people who live far away will find time to come and have a look.

The riverside was originally Su Ye's land. In order to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the shade, Yu Feng dug a few sorbus trees on Chaishan Mountain and planted them by the bridge. In spring, snow-white pear blossoms bloom, and in autumn, there will be sour pears to eat.

The villagers in Shiliba Township followed his example, specially found sorbus trees, and planted a row along the river.

When spring comes, the snow-white pear blossoms, against the green stone bridges and the vibrant sugarcane gardens, are a wonderful sight.

The design drawing of the stone arch bridge was finally sent to the emperor's desk by Mu Feng.

Such an exquisite design naturally won a great reward from the emperor. It was the first time that the identity of "Su Ye" was given a name in front of the emperor and courtiers.

Of course, for Su Ye, the so-called "fame" was not as beneficial as the emperor's reward.

The money box that had been emptied before was finally filled again. In addition, there were seeds specially added by Mu Feng, which were just in use when sowing in autumn.

In addition, there is another special reward - mulch paper.

The craftsmen in the palace went through dozens of processes according to the detailed steps written in Su Ye, and the paper made was fine, white and smooth, which was many times better than the rough one written in Su Ye.

However, even Mu Feng didn't understand why the emperor deliberately added such a thing?Is the picture fresh?

Su Ye had some guesses in his heart, thinking that the emperor knew his identity, so let's use this to beat him!

Fortunately, there was no news from Huo Da, so Su Ye was not particularly worried.

There was still some time before the busy season of farming, so he had nothing to do, cut the thin white paper, bound it into a volume with twine, and silently produced a copy of "Thousand Characters" in official script to teach Xuewa to recognize and read.

Therefore, every morning and afternoon, when people pass by the hut with hoes, they can hear the soft sound of children reading.

The villagers think this is a very sacred thing, and they will unconsciously step lightly every time, for fear of being disturbed.

Yu Douzi was the first young man to join.

The little guy ate early every day, released his hounds and big white geese to the river, then sneaked out of the thatched shed, hiding behind the thatched stacks to listen.

Su Ye didn't notice it at first, but it was Su Qingzhu who had sharp eyes and picked him out, so Yu Douzi was able to enter the room.

There was no family member to teach them. Other children spontaneously cut fresh grass and fed the family's three cows, one horse and two sheep. The "remuneration" they got was that they could follow Su Ye to learn characters.

The villagers bent over to work in the fields, and occasionally heard a sentence or two of "the heaven and the earth are dark and yellow, the universe is prehistoric", and they were almost moved to tears.

Su Ye taught official script, which was not in line with the so-called "orthodoxy", but no one cared at all.

The imperial court soon began to promote official characters, and Su Ye once again used his "foresight" to go ahead.

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In addition to the sale of paper and the promotion of official characters, a major event related to the national economy and people's livelihood also occurred in the Yuan Dynasty.

The largest foreign relatives in the Yuan Dynasty, the Empress's natal family - the Mu family, set off an upsurge in reforming the currency system in the court.

The foreign relatives party headed by Mu Taiwei listed the disadvantages of private minting coins one by one, trying to hold the right to mint coins in their own hands.

The pro-imperial faction headed by the prime minister subconsciously believed that the Mu family was uneasy and kind, so naturally they strongly opposed it.

Huo Da just came back from Mobei when he heard such bad things, and couldn't help complaining in front of Yu Feng, "Do you think the Mu family are crazy? Do you really think my cousin is stupid? Are you willing to let them control the right to mint coins?"

Yu Feng has always had little knowledge of government affairs, and apart from pouring tea for Huo Da, he couldn't give any good advice.

Su Ye also didn't understand the court situation, but he knew the benefits of reforming the currency system.

"General Huo, if you put aside the relationship with the Mu family, and in all honesty, would the advantages of returning the right to mint to the court outweigh the disadvantages?"

Huo Da snorted: "That must also be 'returned to the court', not in his Mu's pocket!"

Su Ye shook his head, and said calmly: "Nowadays, half taels of money in circulation in the market are of different weights. The phenomenon of folk trimming and private coining has been repeatedly prohibited. It is imperative to reform the currency system. Even if Mu Taiwei doesn't propose it today, the Prime Minister will do it tomorrow." It has to be proposed, and I believe His Majesty will be more happy to see it."

Huo Da wanted to say something, but Yu Feng grabbed his hand suddenly.

"Why?" Huo Da shook his hand away, "Two big men, are they sticky and disgusting?"

Yu Feng threw him a basket of eyes, do you think I want to touch you?

"Listen to Xiaoyingzi and finish." Yu Feng said unhurriedly.

Huo Da rolled his eyes at him angrily, and finally closed his mouth.

Su Ye curled his lips at Yu Feng, and continued: "The beginning of the reform is often the most difficult time, and the Mu family can carry it down, which saves troubles today. One day, all the regimes in the world will come back In the hands of the emperor, right now, they are just working for the present.”

Huo Da frowned slightly——it was obviously wrong, why couldn't he refute it?

Holding the teacup, Su Ye said with a half-smile, "Or, you don't believe in Jinshang's ability?"

"Of course not!" Huo Da retorted subconsciously.

Su Ye's smile deepened.

Only then did Huo Da realize that he fell into Xiao Shuang'er's trap.

He slammed the table angrily.

Yu Feng touched it distressedly, "General, please be gentle, what if you break it? This is what my son uses to practice calligraphy."

"I said you—" Huo Da poked Yu Feng's forehead and laughed angrily.

"Really, my Xuewa likes this little table the most. Xiaoye said it's called a 'table'." Yu Feng grinned with sincerity.

"Shameful thing!" Huo Da glanced at him angrily.

Yu Feng had the cheek to let him speak.

Huo Da's eyes fell on Su Ye unconsciously.

The young Shuang'er had left the table and pushed the little guy outside to look at the plants.

Huo Da squinted his eyes, looked at the strange-looking wheelchair, and the "experimental field" outside the house that was said to increase production, and suddenly realized how terrible Su Ye was.

He is not an ordinary twin at all.

Huo Da couldn't help thinking, if those opponents heard what Su Ye said just now, they would absolutely, absolutely do everything possible to prevent him from marrying into the Huo family, even his cousin... I'm afraid they would be afraid.

Huo Da in the political arena is far from being so simple and impulsive in front of his friends.On the contrary, he is a man of understanding.

At the same time, he is also Xindi's most trusted person.

After hearing Su Ye's words, Huo Da locked himself in the study after returning home, thinking about it all night.

Before dawn, he hurried to the palace to face the saint.

It is said that after the fall of the court that day, the emperor, the prime minister, and Huo Da kept talking in Ganquan Palace that it was getting late.

On the second day, the situation in the court changed.

As a matter of routine, Mu Taiwei brought out the matter of reforming the currency system to trip up the emperor. In fact, he didn't even have any hope. Unexpectedly, the emperor agreed!

Not only did the emperor agree, even the fox-like old prime minister did not object.

Taiwei Mu was almost taken aback.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Huo Da who was standing beside him, and Taiwei Mu narrowed his eyes dangerously.

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The new emperor quickly issued a decree to return the right to mint coins to the imperial court, and anyone who minted coins privately would be severely punished.

Mu Taiwei is solely responsible for this matter.

Although Mu Taiwei has always liked to trip up the emperor, he is very concerned about the currency system.

He ordered the staff in the government to design a new type of currency-five baht coins.

The five baht coin weighs five baht, and on the basis of the round square hole, edge wrapping is added, which can prevent private coining from cutting the edge to the greatest extent.

The officials of the county government went from village to lane, beating the gongs to gather the common people to the head of the village, instructing everyone to exchange the original half taels for the newly made five baht coins, and stated that there would be a discount for the exchange.

However, the common people have many concerns, "Swap heavy ones for lighter ones? Whoever trades them is stupid!"

Everyone thinks about it, isn't that the reason!

Even if the original half tael is light or heavy, it is at least half tael. Five baht is only five baht. Doesn't it make it clear that you have been cheated? Who wants to change it?

Yu Feng knew that Su Ye supported currency reform.

So, he discussed with Su Ye, "Xiao Yezi, our family has [-] coins now, should we exchange all of them, or exchange half and keep the other half?"

"It's all changed." Su Ye smiled and said, "Didn't the magistrate say that you should change it earlier, and you will be given ten copper coins more for the exchange, and nine thousand coins for the exchange, which is quite a lot. If you go late , not necessarily."

"Success! Then I'll go now." Yu Feng replied without hesitation.

"Don't be in a hurry at this moment, it's not too late to go after dinner."

Su Ye lowered the large grass carp, which had been washed and scaled, into the pot, making a "sizzling" sound.

Yu Feng sniffled and responded with a smile.

There was the sound of rumbling wheels outside the door, and the thin bamboo curtain was lifted by a small white hand, revealing a white and tender face.

"Daddy, what are you doing?"

"Big fish stew, does your baby like it?"

Xuewa's eyes were bright, and she nodded her head heavily, "I love to eat!"

Nine thousand coins is not a small amount, and his family's ox carts and horse-drawn carts are all used before they will be loaded.

When the emperor rewarded the money, there was a lot of fanfare, and people from all over the world came to watch, so Yu Feng didn't intend to hide it.

What's more, not to mention that Wannian County is now in good order, even if there are such small-timers, they dare not come to Yufeng's house to steal money.

The emperor rewarded gold at the beginning, but Su Ye exchanged it into copper coins for convenience, a total of [-] guan.

He took out a thousand guan, which he originally wanted to distribute to farmers who had contributed to the construction of the bridge.

But everyone didn't want it. Later, Yu Feng discussed with the village chiefs and gave the money to those old people without children and children without parents.

On that day, Su Ye will never forget the scene of thin old people and children taking money while wiping tears with trembling hands.

In order to coax him, Yu Feng made a joke on purpose, "This is great, if you lose nine thousand guan, you won't be an official anymore."

There was an interesting rule in the previous dynasty that one could be recommended to be an official if the money reached [-] guan, and the new emperor did not abolish it after he ascended the throne.

Su Ye raised her eyebrows, "Do you want to be an official?"

"No," Yu Feng said with a shy smile, "I just want to farm at home with Xiaoye."

Su Ye pouted, "I almost believed it."

Turning around, the corners of his mouth raised involuntarily.