The emperor's imperial guards straddled their horses and were pressed out of the city like black clouds.The peasants on the farm were stunned by the rows of angry horses in fresh clothes rushing under the vast sky. The hoes that were being raised in their hands did not fall for a long time, until their wrists were so sore that they could no longer lift them up, and fell to the field with a clang. on the rocks.

Only then did they wake up, saw who they were, and knelt down to salute.

The emperor's chariot was parked on the road outside, and the path in the field was narrow and could no longer pass, so he dismounted and walked.The emperor raised his hand and asked the imperial guards to stay outside and wait, and only brought a few people in.Jing Zhaoqiu doesn't know much about kung fu, but he has learned a little bit from Yi Zhiyu.Those guards seemed unable to get up, but they were walking like tigers, and their arms were strong, and they could easily hang an adult with the force of their arms.

If there is a danger in Zhuangzi, signal smoke will be set off immediately, allowing the forbidden army waiting on the road to enter immediately.

Many fields along the way have been harvested, leaving only blackened rice stubble and piles of straw.The people walked on the ridge of the field, sparing a lot of fields and moving forward.The emperor was not a person who didn't know anything about the fields. On the contrary, he cared about farming and weaving. Every year, on the day of offering sacrifices to heaven, he would personally plow in the southern suburbs.Reward farming, if it is beneficial to the ingenuity of farming, there should be rewards.

The foundation of the country is agriculture.The foundation of a farmer is the field, which is the crops planted in a row of fields!

The emperor looked at the vegetables in the field, at the golden chestnut-like millet on the sun-drying field in Zhuangshang, and the air seemed to be filled with the fragrance of grain.He clapped his hands, turned his head and asked Yi Zhiyu, "Is this the millet from your Zhuangzi?"

Yi Zhiyu nodded in agreement.

The emperor praised again: "It's really good millet, the grains are full and golden, Yi San, you planted it very well."

Yi Zhiyu immediately said: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty, these are all thanks to Zhaoqiu." At this time, there were not many people, so Yi Zhiyu only called them by name.

"Oh?"

It was rare for Jing Zhaoqiu to feel a little discouraged, so he said, "It's not a big contribution, it's all because of his exaggeration." Scientific farming and the experience of farmers have made Zhuangzi's harvest much better this year.These are old farmers, and they are not obstinate and stubborn, they are good at flexible thinking, and after listening to Jing Zhaoqiu's wisdom from later generations, they suddenly realized and changed some wrong methods.

Jing Zhaoqiu will also correct many things that are taken for granted but unrealistic in the actual process, so the combination of the two has really good effect.

"Where is the thing you said?" After walking for a while, the emperor asked.

"It's coming soon."

While talking, I heard the sound of splashing water, and when I looked up, I saw a huge wheel standing on the edge of the ditch. The water flowed into the field along with the strings of wooden boards, without any human or animal power.

In the other place, the field is at a high place, and the water channel is at a low place. Another kind of high-drum car is used, which is slightly similar to the keel rollover car used in the previous dynasty. It can lead the water from the low place to the high place, requiring manpower. Or a donkey to pull.

The emperor also discovered that not only these waterwheels played a good role, but also the man-made canals extending in all directions on the village were a great help.These canals communicate with the fields on the entire village, making water very convenient.The emperor thought, this can also be promoted to the whole country.

The water droplets in the air splashed everywhere, and his face was a little cold. The emperor wiped his face without paying attention, and then praised Jing Zhaoqiu.Jing Zhaoqiu was embarrassed, saying that it was done by a capable person he met, and his contribution was at most just a retelling, and he could not bear the emperor's absurd praise.

The emperor's smile became even stronger.

"Ai Qing is humble. There is no shortage of talented and talented people in the world, but there are few people with a heart. There are many people who are good at flattering and sycophants, but there are very few people who really know what is the most important thing in my heart. Yi San is one of them." The expression on the emperor's face suddenly became serious, "It's better to give me the book on governing the country than to give me the beauty Baoyu."

As soon as these words came out, Jing Zhaoqiu knew that this should be an emperor who wholeheartedly served the people.What Yi Zhiyu said was true.

The emperor was silent for a while, then looked at Jing Zhaoqiu and said, "There are many flatterers, and I am also at fault. Those who are loyal to their duties and serve the country should be rewarded, so that everyone can compete for meritorious service, and not those who are good at flattering will rise to the top. Now I feel that I The reward given to you is obviously not enough. Let me ask you, is there any reward you want?"

The emperor didn't ask Yi Zhiyu, but Jing Zhaoqiu.Jing Zhaoqiu was dizzy from the sudden pie, and stared at him immediately.He froze for a moment, and only then did the muscles on his face move, and an idea aroused in his mind.He looked at Yi Zhiyu beside him, Yi Zhiyu was signaling to himself, Jing Zhaoqiu came back to his senses, and answered the emperor's words.

"I have a heartless request, please ask the emperor to fulfill it."

The emperor came to the interest: "What kind of unfeeling request, just say it and listen."

I was very excited when I thought about it, but I was really stuttering when I said it.Jing Zhaoqiu suddenly stammered and finished a sentence intermittently.

"I invite the emperor to be my minister...give me a marriage...my minister and Yi...Yi in twos and twos, I love each other... I wish to get married..." Jing Zhaoqiu almost lost the courage to continue speaking in the middle of the sentence, facing everyone's surprise His gaze finished the sentence, and when he finished speaking, he lowered his head and waited for the emperor to speak.

Although everyone knows the identity relationship between the two, it is not justified after all, and there are still gossips.Ah yes, he wants to give Yi Zhiyu a title, after all, he is now a third-rank official.Although this official position is actually a false one, apart from growing potatoes for the emperor, he doesn't have to do anything else, which is even worse than Bi Mawen.Bi Mawen is at least a horse from the fairy world.

Fortunately, he was free, and he even avoided the morning court—he is a person who studies how to farm in the fields sooner or later.

Maybe I can give Yi Zhiyu something to command his wife, hehehe, Jing Zhaoqiu has a bit of a bad taste, ah, the wife of Jing Zhaoqiu's family sounds very nice.

The emperor was also surprised. He gave Jing Zhaoqiu the opportunity to choose by himself. He thought it was such a good opportunity, but why would he have to make a big request, but he didn’t realize that it was just this matter. I don’t know if it’s because he is big-hearted or smart-knowing that retreat is the only way to advance. .

The emperor laughed out loud, what's wrong with the beauty of an adult, and he can't spend anything.

"Aiqing, there is nothing I can't agree to this request. Jing Zhaoqiu and Yi Zhiyu listen to the decree..." The emperor paused and said, "...the two were created in heaven, and lovers are regarded as family members. I specially grant Jing Zhaoqiu and Yi Zhiyu to marry Lian Li..."

The two immediately thanked each other, Jing Zhaoqiu Gou Gou Yi Zhi Yu's finger, and said in his heart, now, it is impossible for you to leave even if you want to.

After the emperor finished speaking, he looked at Jing Zhaoqiu and said: "Jing Aiqing's request is just a matter of convenience for me. It's nothing. If it spreads, I'm afraid my royal family will laugh at my stinginess. If that's the case, I will reward you again."

"Jing's act of loving Qing is beneficial to the country and the people. It is a blessing for me and a blessing for the country. If there are many people who love you, but few people who flirt with horses and beards, why not worry about the country. Although the country is the country of my Xiao family, But it is also a country of all peoples, and the country’s prosperity and the people’s security are indispensable. The people regard food as their heaven, and if everyone works together to provide advice and suggestions for the benefit of the people, the people will be lucky!” Seeing that there are great rewards for making suggestions for the people's livelihood, they will scramble to offer suggestions.

Jing Zhaoqiu is an example for the world to see.It's easy to ask for royal rewards, you don't need to flatter or flatter, but you need to show real materials.

"Food is the foundation of the people. Only when the weather is favorable can there be plenty of grain. I will make you a second-class marquis, titled Marquis of Wind and Rain, which means to pray for the blessing of good weather and good weather!"

The news quickly spread throughout Kyoto.

Everyone was shocked when they first heard that a commoner was promoted to an official of Houji after showing off in front of the emperor.Is it that easy to be an official now?A Confucian student who failed ten exams was so angry that he threw the pen on the case and the book in his hand!Hearing that the emperor gave this man and Yi San a marriage, he was shocked again, hey, aren't they both men?Yi San really likes Longyang.In the end, I heard that this person was named a second-class marquis!

At that time, the meritorious officials and counselors who had made great achievements could be named marquises. Since the later generations, there have been very few people. This is the first person who has been named a marquis since the current emperor came to power. It is unbelievable that he is only white.

But there are also people who see hope. Although the latecomers may not be able to win such a great honor, as long as they can win the emperor's favor, they may not be unable to achieve something.Since flattery doesn't work, then do what you like.Even though some people do not provide advice and suggestions for the people's livelihood, some people want to be rich and some people want to be famous, but the same goal is achieved by different routes, and the result is also beneficial to people's livelihood.

Of course, this is not within the scope of Jing Zhaoqiu and Yi Zhiyu's consideration.Jing Zhaoqiu was proudly showing off his Marquis Mansion with Yi Zhiyu. Although it wasn't very grand, although the sparrow was small and well-equipped, it was very delicate inside.

Liushang Qushui Pavilion and Zhuge are quite meaningful, with the gentle flavor of Jiangnan water town.After reading it, Wen Tianzhen was very satisfied with it. After all, he is a native of Jiangnan. Since he came to this capital, he has fully adapted to the life here and opened a medical clinic, but he has a better house.

Jing Zhaoqiu has no interest in moving for the time being. He can live in Yi's house, and he only needs to have it completely repaired and repaired. Wen Tianzhen volunteered to be a supervisor, supervise the craftsmen, and get some benefits for himself by the way.He had been optimistic about his room, so naturally he wanted to rest that room alone.

"Hey, the house bestowed by the emperor is not easy to live in. Let me help you now. I'll be the housekeeper, okay?" Jing Zhaoqiu's identity has changed, and many people's attitudes towards him have changed drastically. , much more courteous and respectful than before, even a little more fearful, but this Wen Tianzhen's attitude has naturally not changed at all, and he never calls him Lord Marquis or Sir in private, only Jing Zhaoqiu as usual.

Compared to other people's flattery, Jing Zhaoqiu still prefers this way of getting along, so naturally it doesn't have to be so tiring.Since he became a marquis, he has received various invitations to drink tea. Today is Lord Wang, tomorrow is Lord Zhang, and the day after tomorrow is Lord Li. Jing Zhaoqiu was unwilling to eat this wine, so he rejected all of them, saying that he was in the field. Li is devoting himself to farming for the emperor.

At this point, there are fewer invitations.Well, farming for the emperor is a serious matter, who dares to say otherwise.Jing Zhaoqiu is not wrong, besides, the Zhuangzi where he lived in is very elegant, and the interior is very beautifully trimmed, even there are earth dragons. Jing Zhaoqiu stayed with the baby for a few days, and he couldn't think of leaving.

It just so happened that he wanted to grow potatoes, so he didn't even have to go to court, and he only said to the outside world that he was devoted to farming.After saying this, many people's faces turned green. After all, he is a third-rank official and second-class official, how can he do such a waste of time as farming.But although everyone thought so, no one dared to say it.

The emperor personally bestowed, personally issued the order, the golden words, and the imperial edict as evidence, who dares to say otherwise.So Jing Zhaoqiu lived in Zhuangzi and hid leisurely with peace of mind.As for Yi Zhiyu, he was very busy. It was the end of the year, and all kinds of affairs came rushing in. The Zhuangzi here had to collect rent, the shop there had to count the accounts, he had to be busy everywhere, and there was one more thing to do.

Getting ready for the wedding.

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