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"My God!" This is cooking for the emperor, so wouldn't he become the royal chef?At this moment, Yi Qiuer's excitement can be imagined.
The old butler Yang Hai took Yang Neng and looked forward to the outside of the village.From time to time, he would teach his son a few words, "The Sixth Young Master is a man of great ability, the kind of great talent that will not be born in hundreds of years, and he must do his best to follow the Sixth Young Master in the future."
Yang Neng is a simple-looking person. In fact, his temperament is also stable and honest. Hearing his father's instructions for countless times, he said as if hearing it for the first time, "Father, don't worry, Neng'er will definitely do his best. Do your best to serve the sixth young master well."
"No, it's the young master. Nenger, haven't you seen that Qiaoyin, Humang, and the cook Yi Qiu'er are all called young masters? Let me tell you, the Yang family will depend on the sixth young master in the future, and it's not a shame to call them young masters." , do you know? Even if others want to call you, they don’t have the qualifications.” Yang Hai turned around and reprimanded his son Yang Neng.
"But father, why do you still call him Sixth Young Master?" Yang Neng looked puzzled.
"Yes. My father is a follower of the master, and he is too old to serve the other masters. I can't change the title of the sixth young master, but you are different, understand." Yang Hai shook his head, if he was 20 years younger, why would he give up the opportunity to follow Yang Chendong to others?Fortunately, Yang Neng was the son he was most satisfied with, so the benefits did not flow out, and the meat still rotted in his own pot.
"Oh." Yang Neng didn't dare to refute this time, he didn't manage or understand, so he nodded to show that he understood.
While the two were talking, dozens of riders came running from a distance, and the leader of them was Hu Changning, the governor of Jin Yiwei.
At that time, when he heard that the auspicious omen mentioned by Yang Chendong was that there could be more than ten or twenty shi of grain per mu, he was also surprised.Afterwards he figured it out, this time he followed suit, and when he was happy, he personally took the lead, wanting to come to Yangjiazhuang to make arrangements first, don't offend Long Yan because the people in the village can't do things, this is the truth. Small loses big.
"Here we come!" Yang Hai saw officers and soldiers wearing flying fish uniforms rushing over from a distance, so he hurriedly said to his son Yang Neng, "Open the gate of the village and tell the people in the village that the children and the like should not go out. move around."
Yang Neng ran to notify, leaving Yang Hai, Hu Mang and Yang Er to meet Hu Changning and his party.
Hu Changning's pupils tightened when he saw Yang Er without noticing others.Although it had been a long time, he still remembered that the other party dealt with the two subordinates. It was really as easy as an adult beating a child.
"Woo!" After catching Ma Jiang, Hu Changning took the lead and got off the horse. "My official Jin Yiwei Zhenfu Hu Changning, who is going to answer?"
"I've met you, Yang Hai, the housekeeper of Yangjiazhuang." Yang Hai greeted him with cupped fists.
"It turned out to be Steward Yang." Hu Changning also clasped his fists in salute, and then hurriedly said: "The emperor and all the civil and military officials will be here soon, you should make some preparations quickly, everyone in the village is old and young."
Before Hu Changning finished speaking, Yang Hai had already smiled and replied, "Master Hu, please rest assured, the Sixth Young Master has already made arrangements, and everything in the village has been prepared, please just rest assured, Sir."
Raising his right hand and patting his forehead, Hu Changning smiled wryly.In his heart, he was even more fond of Yang Chendong, this person had already planned everything, maybe the beating of Wang Gou in the morning was also planned.Such a strategy at such a young age, and today she will make great achievements again. Looking at it this way, I am afraid that the future will be limitless. If it is true that her daughter is married to such a man, it will be a beautiful thing.
Next, Hu Changning brought a group of Jinyi team into the village to conduct a serious inspection. After all, the emperor is here in person, and everything can't be sloppy at all.And when he saw that the manor was really orderly, and that there were ten farmers who were skilled in farmland standing in front of the land used for harvesting in advance, ready to work, he was completely relieved at this moment.
It was only half an hour later that a group of mighty people came from the outside of Yangjiazhuang.The crowd guarded the dragon chariot and passed the gate of the village, and finally stopped in front of the dealer.
A group of Dongchang and Jinyiwei Fanzi completely surrounded the place to ensure that not even a bird could fly in.Accompanied by Mr. Wang Zhen, Yingzong Zhu Qizhen walked out of the dragon chariot and came to the field of crops.
Seriously speaking, this should be the first time Yingzong actually came to the crop field, with a hint of curiosity on his face.Pointing to the dry soil of the land, he asked, "Where is Yang Aiqing? Is this the grain you mentioned that can yield more than [-] shi per mu located here?"
Chapter 55 From the official to the fifth rank
"If you go back to the emperor, that's right." Yang Chendong forced his way out from all the officials.There was no other way, just at that moment, several important ministers dragged him to ask things, what was the name of this thing, and how to eat it.
As a result, he answered one after another, giving everyone the same answer.But there are still many people who haven't talked to him, and I don't know if those people are sullen in their hearts.
Yingzong nodded, and then carefully looked at the ground beside his feet. The dense stems and leaves on it seemed to be withered and yellow, so he asked curiously, "Is this what Yang Aiqing is talking about?"
Seeing a piece of stems and leaves on the top, it looks like soybeans that are still in the planting period from a distance. At this moment, not only Yingzong, but also other important officials are puzzled.They don't understand how this thing doesn't look very dense, so how can it produce more than [-] stones per mu.Also, how do you eat this thing?Do you eat it as vegetable leaves?
Yang Chendong knew that everyone must be confused, so he strode forward immediately, pointing at a thick stem and leaf and said: "This is a stem and leaf, you can't take it. Of course, you can also eat it if you are hungry." It is eaten, but the taste is not good, and its real secret lies at the bottom of the stem and leaf, because it grows in the soil and looks like a bean dozens of times larger, so it is named potato."
While explaining, Yang Chendong bent down, then smiled at the crowd, exerted a slight force on his arm, and immediately the stems and leaves rose from the roots.And on the root that was pulled out of the soil, several fist-sized khaki fruits appeared in front of everyone.
Seeing the potatoes in Yang Chendong's hands, shining brightly under the sunlight, all the ministers gasped in unison.There are four fist-sized potatoes on the root of the potato, each weighing more than one catty, which is not bad. One plant can produce four catties, and if one thousand plants are planted on an acre of land, it will be four thousand catties. In this way, (One stone is equal to about 188 catties) Isn't the yield per mu reached more than [-] stones?
At this point, all doubts evaporated.
Everyone was in shock, only Yang Chendong said with a dissatisfied expression, "There are only four of this plant, there should be five or six. Also, this is still not fully mature. In half a month, it will grow a little bit."
While talking, under the attention of everyone, Yang Chendong bent down and pulled up another potato plant. This time, there were six fruits on it, and the size was not much smaller than before. Only then did Yang Chendong nodded in satisfaction.
"Tong!" Among the ministers, after watching this scene, some people with weak hearts and weak endurance have already fainted on the ground.A plant with six fruits is six catties. Doesn't this mean that the yield per mu can reach more than [-] shi?
The minister who fainted was carried down by Jin Yiwei's people, and the imperial doctor who had been traveling with him had already stepped forward to treat him.The ministers who didn't faint did squeeze forward one by one, wanting to try to pull out one by themselves.
Seeing everyone step forward together, it is inevitable that the bean seedlings will be trampled on.At this moment, Wang Zuo, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, played the role of his veteran minister, "All stand back, and those who advance will be cut!"
With a shout, the crowd was much quieter.Then Wang Zuo knelt down to Yingzong who was standing on the ground with tears all over his face, "Your Majesty, please punish your minister for exceeding his authority."
"It's okay, it's okay, Wang Aiqing is also a matter of love, I understand, I understand." Yingzong smiled haha, and stretched out his hand to help Wang Zuo, "Next, our monarchs and ministers will each pull out a potato plant and see who pulls out the number. How about at most?"
To be able to do things with the emperor is of course what all the ministers wish for, even harvesting crops together is an honor.For a moment, envious eyes fell on Wang Zuo.
Wang Zuo had never heard of it, and now his eyes are all on the potato, and there is nothing that can attract his attention.
"I obey the order." Wang Zuo lowered his waist and agreed.
Yingzong laughed, looked at Yang Chendong who was on the side, and said, "Yang Aiqing, is it okay for me and Lord Wang to do this?"
"It's okay, it's okay, there is only ten acres of land here, and it has been induced to give birth. It was originally used to pick everything for the emperor and the adults, even though it was done. When we leave later, everyone will take some back to give the family a taste. " Yang Chendong chuckled, with an expression of complete indifference.
"Okay! Then I'll be with Wang Aiqing first, and we'll be in pairs for a while. Remember, you must not trample on or waste this god-given thing." Yingzong said the words from heaven, and defined the appearance of potatoes as a god-given thing. Naturally, all the ministers applauded loudly, but Yang Chendong had a bitter face, obviously it was his own credit, how could it be a godsend?
Well, even he was brought here by God, including the entire Dacang, so it seems appropriate to let God take advantage of it.
Besides, Yingzong's luck was not bad, and he pulled out six potatoes with fruits at once.Wang Zuo went a little further, and only five fruits were pulled out.But it was enough to get them excited.Facts have proved that twenty shi per mu is the lowest yield, so that the people of the world will not face the pain of starvation because of lack of food.
As soon as Yingzong and Wang Zuo withdrew here, Hu Wei and the Ministry of War Shangshu Kuang Ye stepped forward and acted as the second puller to start pulling potatoes.Yang Chendong ignored the actions of the officials, even if they trampled and wasted a bit, it would not affect the overall situation, now is the time for everyone to taste the delicious potatoes.
Walking in front of Yingzong's and Wang Zuo, Yang Chendong said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Lord Wang, you don't mind my servant cooking with the potatoes you plucked."
"Haha, of course I don't mind, I want to taste the deliciousness of these potatoes." Yingzong laughed loudly.
Wang Zuo was also in a very good mood, "Okay, then I will be honored by the emperor and taste this delicious potato."
"There's also this one in our family, please let Governor Yang do it together. Oh, you shouldn't be called Governor Yang now. For such a great contribution, the emperor will definitely reward you." Wang Zhen came over at some point, holding a Potatoes with six fruits.
Of course, it is not known whether these six were pulled out by himself or "robbed" from others.
When Wang Zhen said such a sentence suddenly, Yang Chendong naturally responded with a grateful smile, fearing that he could claim such credit in front of the emperor, and only Wang Zhen could speak so bluntly.Even if other ministers want to ask for credit, they have to avoid it.
"That's right." Yingzong who was reminded nodded heavily, "This time Yang Aiqing has made a lot of contributions, so she deserves a big reward."
It was said to be a heavy reward, but he was not mentally prepared for the time being, and Yingzong didn't know how to promote Yang Chendong, so he turned his attention to Wang Zuo and asked: "Wang Aiqing, in your opinion, how should I reward Yang Aiqing?" ?”
"My minister dares to suggest that please transfer his household department." Wang Zuo has a good impression of Yang Chendong. Having such a good thing to offer is enough to prove that he is not a selfish person. Of course he wants to be promoted. First, he will be transferred to his own department. Make adjustments.
Hearing that he was going to take up a real job, Yang Chendong immediately shook his head, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I dare not be greedy for the merits of the heavens. The appearance of Tudou is precisely because the emperor's benevolent governance of the country was moved by the heavens. The great merit should be attributed to the emperor. As for the subject, it was just a coincidence that he got this thing. It is really not a great contribution. The subject is still young and very playful. When he first arrived in the capital, he has not seen the prosperity here, and he still wants to open it. It’s a restaurant where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the world.”
It is the right thing to attribute the credit to the emperor.How does that sentence say, if you have made meritorious service, it is the leadership's good, if you do something wrong, then you can't understand the intention of the leader, and have nothing to do with the leader.
Yang Chendong gave the credit to Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, which is what should be done, as long as his own benefits are indispensable.And taking the opportunity to mention that he is still young and wants to play for a few years, there must be no one who would not understand.
Yingzong, who was standing beside the ground, had already prepared to send Yang Chendong into the household department for Wang Zuo's performance.But when he heard Yang Chendong's words again, he immediately became ecstatic.
Mascots such as potatoes appear because of my benevolent governance of the country. It seems that I am a wise king.I was in a good mood for a while, and knowing that Yang Chendong was still young and wanted to play for two years, he smiled and agreed, "That's it, Yang Chendong listens."