Come on, Your Highness

Cotton jackets are indispensable warm fabrics in winter for future generations, let alone in the dynasty where linen was the main material?

Xiao Hong watched his father staring at the cotton-padded clothes for a moment, stroking and rubbing his hands, his eyes were deep and fiery.

And Xie Gelao compared it with the clothes on his body, and rubbed the sleeves from time to time. There was stuffing in the padded clothes, but they were sewn so that they could not be seen.But the texture of the cloth, dense and soft, is indeed unprecedented.

"Old Xie Ge, why don't you try it, you will know if it's good after you try it!" Xiao Hong suggested.

"This..." Mr. Xie Ge was actually a little moved, but it was rude to take off his clothes in front of the emperor, which was really against the rules.

Emperor Tiangan said: "It's okay, Xie Qing give it a try, and then tell me how it feels."

"Yes, that old minister was rude." Xie Ge cupped his hands, and then raised his hands to unbutton his clothes.

Eunuch Huang stepped forward to take off his official uniform for him, and put on a cotton coat.

After the clothes were adjusted, Emperor Tiangan looked at Xie Ge and said with a smile: "Xie Qing looks like a rich man who loves his grandchildren. He has nothing to worry about."

Xie Ge, who is upright, elegant, and immortal, has such an evaluation, which shows the stupidity of this cotton padded coat.

Elder Xie Ge supported his short beard and nodded: "Your Majesty, this is exactly what I hoped for!"

"How is Mr. Ge dressed?" Xiao Hong asked.

"It's very warm." Mr. Xie Ge said seriously, "I think it's more suitable to put another one inside and wear it in winter."

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Tiangan's eyes suddenly darkened. He looked at Elder Xie Ge, who nodded.

Xiao Hong suddenly smirked and said, "Father, do you want to try it yourself?"

With regard to the effect of Xie Gelao's clothes, Emperor Tiangan didn't intend to be silly, he asked: "Is this made of cotton in your field?"

Xiao Hong replied: "Yes, from the fabric outside to the cotton wool inside, it's all from the big white cotton."

"May I ask His Royal Highness, how easy is it to rush to make one? How does it compare with silk, satin, cotton and linen?" Old Xie Ge asked.

Xiao Hong said: "It must be much easier than silk! Weaving alone is much easier. As for the process, I heard from Xi Chao that it probably takes a few more steps than linen, and it takes a little time. almost."

However, the warmth of the cotton jacket is much better!

The emperor and Mr. Xie Ge were surprised and delighted by this news. Simple production means low cost, and it is not like silk that ordinary people cannot afford.

After wearing it for a while, Xie Ge took off his cotton coat and changed back into his official robe.

Emperor Tiangan signaled Eunuch Huang to bring the padded coat over, and he touched the inside, especially Xie Ge's body temperature, which was cool on the outside and warm on the inside, showing that the heat was not easy to dissipate.

A wise ruler should worry about his people first.

If it can be promoted vigorously, and the common people have one piece, why worry about not being able to survive the long winter?

Holding this padded coat, the emperor felt really hard to calm down!

"Your Highness, I don't know how difficult it is to grow cotton?" Xie Ge asked.

Xiao Hongdao: "In the past few years, the Gu Zhuangzi has only grown cotton, and the output of other crops is small. After a few years, he has generally mastered the method of planting cotton. As long as you know its habits, it is the same as rice and wheat."

He said and looked at Emperor Tiangan: "Because there are few people planting in Daqi, the current yield per mu is not high, and we are experimenting with other ways to increase production. However, the current cultivation methods, father, will be sorted out by Xi Dynasty. The book, and my ministers will present it to the imperial court."

Farming is mulberry, which is the most important thing for the king, and it is the foundation of sitting firmly in the country.

Xiao Hong can put the people's livelihood in his heart, this is a qualified monarch!

It also made Emperor Tiangan more happy than any words of praise and luxurious gifts.

He nodded slowly, looking into Xiao Hong's gaze, the satisfaction in his eyes could be overflowed: "This is a great achievement, it is more than the frontier pass to defend against the enemy, it is the blessing of all people, the merit of the country!" He sighed deeply, "I am really very pleased! Hong'er, this is the most favorite gift I have ever received!"

Xiao Hong touched his head and grinned: "Such a high evaluation?"

Emperor Tiangan sat back on his chair, turned his head to look at Elder Xie Ge, who said, "Your Highness, it is my greatest wish for the people to eat and clothe themselves warmly, and this padded coat is worth it!"

"Old Xie Ge is worthy of being the most reliable minister of the emperor, always caring about the people! If all the ministers are like you, there will be no worries about the prosperity and prosperity of Daqi, which will last forever." Xiao Hong praised.

"Your Highness, this is the job of a veteran." Xie Ge smiled modestly, he changed his mind slightly, and asked, "I just don't know where this cotton came from, and who discovered it, so there should be a reward .”

Speaking of this, Xiao Hong immediately looked at Emperor Tiangan, with an expression you should know: "I don't dare to take credit for it, and it has something to do with Mr. Xie Ge."

Old Xie Ge showed doubts when he heard the words: "Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

But Emperor Tiangan was in a complicated mood when he heard that, he raised his hand and took Eunuch Huang's teacup.

I saw Xiao Hong cleared his throat and said to the emperor, "Let's talk about the facts and not talk about personal feelings, okay, father?"

Emperor Tiangan drank his tea with his head down, and hummed a word from his nasal cavity for a long time: "Mmm..."

Xiao Hong raised his eyebrows and said proudly: "The person who discovered this is Sanyuan Jidi, the youngest man in Daqi. The official worships the Minister of Honglu Temple, He Xichao! I remember that he was in a museum of the Western Regions. What I saw in the journal happened to be that Xie Shaoqing was on an envoy to the Western Regions, so he entrusted him to search for it, and then sent him all the way to the capital to plant it."

Xiao Hong glanced at Emperor Tiangan, and couldn't help but continued to praise: "The topography is only a short sentence, and there are countless people who have read it, but he is the only one who not only writes it down, but also finds people to weave it. Make cotton clothes to keep out the cold. If you don’t care about the common people, the country, and the world, who can be as careful as him? Sigh... He cares more about everything that benefits the country and the people, regardless of age , With this foresight, there is no one who is stronger than others in the world? Just alone, I can't even take a look at Shi Laozi's topography, and even if I see it, I can't think so far. Than, alas, I am ashamed to be alone..."

"Ahem..." Emperor Tiangan finally couldn't listen anymore. He put down the teacup and looked at Xiao Hong with displeasure, as if to say: Enough is enough, even if I boast a flower, I won't It will fulfill you two, you should separate or you have to separate!

So Xiao Hong closed his mouth, looked back at Mr. Xie Ge and smiled and asked, "Mr. Ge, what kind of award do you think he should receive?"

Mr. Xie Ge's heart at this moment is really very complicated. He heard Xie San mention the matter of cotton, but he didn't take it seriously. However, now that Xiao Hong said this, the feeling of regret is really hard to suppress.

My own little apprentice is so outstanding, he obviously has the talent to rule the world, the ability to help the world and benefit the people, no matter how he goes, the future will be bright, and he is admired by thousands of people.

But why did he fall into this kind of immoral feeling? If a bad one spreads out, who else would accuse the current prince of misbehavior?

The name of a courtier can ruin the reputation of He Xichao, and let all his hard work go to the torch!

It's so unfair and so helpless!

"Mr. Xie Ge?" Seeing that Mr. Xie Ge was silent for a long time, Xiao Hong couldn't help asking again.

He Xichao couldn't hide what he had poured out to Elder Xie Ge from his heart and didn't tell Xiao Hong, he didn't know that the latter already knew everything.

Seeing Xiao Hong gaining the emperor's praise through He Xichao's merits, Xie Ge couldn't calm down after all, and felt wronged for He Xichao.

It's just that the monarch and his ministers are different, so he can't be disrespectful, he can only sigh in his heart, without showing any clues, he raised his hand and said: "His Royal Highness, talented people are easy to get, but it is hard to find capable ministers to rule the world. All over the world, the veterans think that any award is not too much. It's just... He Xichao is not as good as the weak crown now, but he is already a fourth-rank official, and it would be inappropriate to be promoted again. I personally think that the reputation of scholars is the most important, and fame is the first, and other rewards are second. Your majesty might as well go to read the second character, confer him a bachelor, praise him for his achievements, and encourage people with lofty ideals in the world to take this as a model, apply what they have learned, and do their best for everyone."

As soon as this remark came out, it was right in Xiao Hong's heart.

Now he is not afraid of anything, but he is afraid that the emperor will be jealous of He Xichao's influence on the prince, and will fight for power and position in the future, and follow the path of luck.

However, he just wants Emperor Tiangan to understand that He Xichao is not only a capable minister, but also a righteous minister who cares about the people. With his support, Xiao Hong can create a prosperous age and become a rare wise emperor in the world!

Mr. Xie Ge's move to ask the emperor to show his merits is to improve He Xichao's reputation, this is a character that the emperor recognizes and admires!

And those who can become a bachelor are all well-read, noble-minded people, and respected by others!

Such a person has such a high reputation that no matter how dissatisfied Emperor Tiangan is, as long as he cares about all the students in the world, he cannot deal with it at will.

Xiao Hong felt that it was great that Mr. Xie Ge was here at this moment!

Emperor Tiangan narrowed his eyes, and his deep gaze fell on Xiao Hong's face, with a vague expression.

He was very clear about his son's thoughts, but if the two had no personal relationship and made such great achievements, Mr. Xie Ge's proposal was really understandable, and he would readily agree.

He was even willing to elevate He Xichao to a position on par with the saints, so as to attract talents from all over the world and leave a good name in the history.

However... after all, there are scruples.

"Father, my son thinks it's pretty good, and he should be rewarded for his merits, right?" Xiao Hong asked cautiously.

Emperor Tiangan glanced at him, frowned and said nothing.

If Xiao Hong was the only one at the moment, he would have called back directly, but Xie Ge Lao's proposal, he had to find a reason to object.

Emperor Tiangan's hesitation made Mr. Xie Ge's heart sink, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he said empathetically: "The emperor thinks that this son is still young, and he is afraid that too much praise will make him feel disappointed." Have you lost your mind?"

This is a good reason, the emperor nodded: "Exactly, I was just promoted to the Minister of Honglu Temple a few years ago, and it happened to be a matter of border trade. Even if I was only awarded a bachelor, it would affect my fairness, which is too biased!"

Xiao Hong immediately became anxious when he heard this: "One yard is worth one yard. Could it be that the merit of this padded jacket is so lost? Father, what does it have to do with age, shouldn't a capable person be promoted steadily? Otherwise, it would be so chilling! "

Heavenly stem imperial power pretended not to hear.

Mr. Xie Ge thought for a moment and said: "What the emperor said is very true. It is because the old ministers have not thought carefully, or else they will wait for the border trade to be finalized before rewarding them together? , understand the way of people's livelihood, and then award a bachelor, it must be worthy of the name, no one will say anything, what does the emperor think?"

Each of these merits is enough to give a big reward, and if the two are put together, Emperor Tiangan can't find any reason to refuse.

Unless the affair with Xiao Hong is exposed, the emperor believes that when He Xichao's reputation is discredited, he not only loses a capable minister, but also loses his proud eldest son!

Thinking of this, Emperor Tiangan looked at Xiao Hong: "How does Hong'er feel?"

"Father's order, I dare not have any objection." Xiao Hong said.

"Then it's settled, Xie Qing, you step back first."

Xie Ge retired from the emperor and the prince.

As soon as Xie Ge left, Emperor Tiangan looked at Xiao Hong and said in a deep voice: "Hong'er, the more capable a person is, the easier it is to gain power. I appreciate it, but I really don't feel at ease."

It is a heavy responsibilities and a long way to go for Emperor Tiangan to accept He Xichao, Xiao Hong is prepared in his heart.

But listening, my heart is sore.

He sighed, sat down beside the emperor, raised his head and looked at his father and said, "My son has been with Xi Chao for 11 years. I know what kind of person he is. But if you don't understand, be careful. Him, it should be."

There is boundless guilt and regret in his brows, "I only now realize how selfish I was when I tortured him, chased him, and forced him to accept it just because I liked it and didn't consider the consequences clearly! He fell into such a situation, so I have to protect him, father, can you understand?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded: "As long as he acts upright, I will not touch him. Mr. Xie Ge once said that it is true that talented people are easy to get, but capable ministers are hard to find." When he said this, he looked at Xiao Xiao. Hong suddenly smiled, "You actually have a good eye."

Xiao Hong showed a big smile when he heard the words: "That's natural. If he is a girl, even if she comes from poverty, I will definitely cry and beg to marry him. No matter how much you object, I will not let go!" He clenched his fist and said seriously.

Emperor Tiangan laughed and said: "Which poor girl has such insights?"

"So he is not!" Xiao Hong tilted his body and leaned his head directly on Emperor Tiangan's shoulder, "Father, I promise you that I will be a good emperor in the future, you trust me."

"I believe it. By the way, I remember He Xichao's meritorious service. How about you, how can I reward you?"

"How else can you reward me?" Xiao Hong rubbed his head and laughed, "No need, the servants have already been sealed, and the soldiers in the government have reached five thousand, which is enough. Besides, for our old Xiao family Isn't it right to make a contribution!"

There is no one who calls the old Xiao family anymore, Emperor Tiangan laughed dumbfoundedly: "Why don't you reward gold and silver, a thousand taels of gold, as an encouragement, it just so happens that you are also short of money."

As soon as Emperor Tiangan finished speaking, Xiao Hong was overjoyed: "This is so embarrassing...Wait, I almost forgot, my son still has a piece of good news to tell you."

Xiao Hong's head is very heavy, but it's a pity that Emperor Tiangan didn't want to move it away. Hearing this, he said, "Oh? Let's hear it."

"My son is going to make money!" Xiao Hong straightened his head excitedly, looking at the emperor with bright eyes.

Emperor Tiangan thought for a while: "You mean... cotton cloth?"

"That's right, that's right, the high-quality ones are priced at one or two silver a horse, and the top-quality ones cost seven or eight dollars. I've done the calculations and estimated that my son's family will soon uncover the pot. You have raised them for so many years, my son. I'm really sorry!" Xiao Hong covered his heart with guilt, but his tone didn't sound too embarrassing.

But Emperor Tiangan didn't take it seriously at all, and he was very happy to subsidize his son in private.

"So I can just sit and collect [-]% of the profit right away?" Emperor Tiangan remembered what was called the transfer letter, the crumpled paper, and he still kept it carefully.

"It's not [-]%, it's [-]%!" Xiao Hong corrected.

"That's a lot, but you've been living a tight life these past few years, why don't you keep it for yourself, I don't lack your little money."

Xiao Hong immediately shook his head: "That won't work. It was agreed at the beginning that my son should respect you. Why, don't you want to be filial?"

Filial piety is naturally necessary. Since it must be given, Emperor Tiangan no longer refuses: "Okay, since it must be given, then I will save it for you, and I will use it for you in the future."

Xiao Hong rubbed his hands together, and said with a smile, "That's a good relationship, thank you Lord Long En."

"The reward..."

"Give me the cook of your little kitchen."

Emperor Tiangan raised his eyebrows, but unexpectedly he refused: "This is not allowed, but I can lend you a few days, if you want to read it, you should come to the palace to eat."

"Tsk tsk, after all, I don't want my son to accompany you."

"Why, don't you want to?"

"Where, thank you Lord Ron, this reward is the best!"

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