Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"But why don't you ask me why I'm in Youzhou, a mere thirteen states."

"On the basis of feeding 70 million people, it can supply the military supplies of the entire Tang Dynasty."

"But there are so many state capitals left in the Tang Dynasty, but they can't even pay the most basic taxes that should be paid?"

"In our Youzhou and other thirteen prefectures, in Yanyun New City, and even in the entire western Liaoning just captured."

"The people under my rule have food in every household, so they don't have to worry about going through the winter."

"No one starved to death, and no one begged."

"But since ancient times, it has been the Guanlong area of ​​the world's granary, Shandong and Luoyang."

"But there are often hungry people on the side of the road?"

"Could it be that the cultivated land in these regions is not as much as in Youzhou?"

"Is the land even more barren than Youzhou?"

After hearing Li Qiu's words.

Everyone including Li Shimin couldn't help frowning.

Then fell into deep thought.

Xiao Yu, who was directly questioned by Li Qiu, hesitated for a while.

I don't know how to answer is good.

As the saying goes, if something goes wrong, there must be a demon.

Today's Youzhou and other thirteen states have gained the effect of Li Qiu's cheating device.

In order to ride the dust and create a miracle.

For Xiao Yu and many others, it was far beyond their understanding.

It is normal for them to be questioned, or to fall into a fixed mindset for a while.

At this time, Changsun Wuji frowned and asked slowly: "I remember that you Youzhou Thirteen Prefectures not only survived the famine, but also paid enough food reserves."

"When I took in many refugees, I was really curious about it."

"So I stopped by your Youzhou and other places to have a look."

"I remember at that time, it was you, Song You and others who received me."

"But it left a deep impression on me."

"I remember that the officials in Youzhou, from top to bottom, ate and lived with the common people at that time."

"The entire Youzhou and other thirteen states have worked together as one and tried their best to overcome the difficulties."

"In addition to arable land, you can also fish, hunt, eat wild vegetables and fungi."

"I also specifically told His Majesty and many people about this matter after I came back."

"In your thirteen states, the officials are so pragmatic, clean and honest, and love the people like children."

"The common people are also simple and well educated."

"How can it not be far ahead of other state capitals?"

"It's only right that we can achieve such dazzling achievements."

Listening to Changsun Wuji's words, everyone nodded in their hearts.

I thought Li Qiu was going to talk a lot about the successful way of governing the state capital next.

But it was beyond their expectations, Li Qiu said with a smile: "Master Changsun, we have many talented officials in Youzhou, and we also have very good civilized people."

"It's true."

"But even Zhang Yungu, Song You, Cheng Mingzhen, Fan Xing and so on."

"No matter how talented this group of people is, and how much they love the people, they may not be able to catch up with the high officials and capable ministers in the court."

"Master Fang, Lord Changsun, Lord Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, etc."

"Which one is not more talented and caring for the people than Zhang Yungu and others?"

"Like me, the governor of Youzhou, to put it bluntly, I'm just a hands-off shopkeeper."

"Not to mention the way of governing the country."

"That's why Youzhou and other thirteen states can achieve the current political achievements."

"The rule of man by officials and the enlightenment of the people can only account for [-]% of the cause."

"The construction of water conservancy and the extensive reclamation of farmland accounted for [-]% of it."

"The remaining [-]% is all because of the seeds."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, everyone present frowned.

"seed?"

"Li Qiu, is there another mystery behind what you're talking about?"

"The rice, wheat, millet, etc. you grow there are different from other state capitals?"

Li Qiu nodded at this time and explained.

Chapter 779 The common people can grow it, but the gentry and gentry cannot grow it

Perhaps in terms of appearance and taste, the grain produced in Youzhou is no different from other places. "

"But in terms of output, there is a huge difference."

"The crops we grow in Youzhou are densely planted."

"The rhizome is relatively thick, and the fruit is also saturated."

"In autumn, the yield per mu is dozens of times higher than that in other regions."

"Even hundreds of times as much."

"That's why, we Youzhou and other thirteen states."

"The land is relatively barren and the area is small. It supports a large number of people, but it can still produce so much food in one go."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, everyone including Li Shimin had doubts on their faces.

And Looks In disbelief.

It's not that they don't want to believe Li Qiu.

It's just that what Li Qiu said was too unbelievable.

Afterwards, Li Shimin frowned and asked, "Li Qiu, what do you mean, there is such a huge disparity of dozens or hundreds of times."

"It's all because the seeds of the crops you use are different?"

Li Qiu nodded, "Your Majesty, it's the same as the corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes we brought to Chang'an City."

"The rice, wheat and other crops in our Youzhou are actually very different."

"Some of the seeds of these crops flowed in from the Silk Road in the Western Regions."

"Some have mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources to search for strong seedlings from many places."

"Then continue to cultivate and screen."

"Over time, with the replacement and optimization of these crops crop after crop."

"Our seeds are far better than those planted by people in other areas of Datang."

"It's like the crystal palace that Chen built in the Furong Garden, the greenhouse."

"Its original intention is for experimentation and screening."

"It's just that people are always misunderstood. I tried my best to get that Crystal Palace, just to be able to eat some fresh fruits and vegetables."

"There are many similar plots in Youzhou and other thirteen states."

"They all have the same function."

"When Elder Sun went there, he also went to these plots and saw it with his own eyes."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Changsun Wuji couldn't help blowing his beard and staring.

"Li Qiu, you bastard!"

"When I went there, I came to your field dedicated to planting potatoes."

"But you didn't say anything clearly at the time!"

"I feel that it may not be so simple behind this."

"But I never expected that there is such a big mystery hidden in it."

"And you, who have such a good thing, are still hiding it."

"If it is true as you said, the seeds of your Youzhou are really so good."

"Then you are a great merit that can be recorded in the annals of history and be famous through the ages."

"Are you still afraid that His Majesty and the court will treat you badly, without your meritorious service?"

Changsun Wuji's words also set the tone.

It was helping Li Qiu to ask for rewards and meritorious service.

Sure enough, Li Shimin was also flat-mouthed at the moment, glanced at Li Qiu and said: "The auxiliary machine is right."

"You seeds are also obtained with hard work and hard work."

"I and the imperial court will not ask for your things in vain."

"Tell me, if you are asked to donate part of the seeds, what kind of reward do you want?"

Hearing this, Li Qiu hastily bowed, expressing his attitude extremely resolutely.

"Your Majesty, you just gave me such a big reward."

"Even the tea is permanently tax-free, and it is given to the minister."

"How dare I ask for any more rewards?"

"Moreover, from the bottom of my heart, I also hope that my Tang Dynasty will prosper, that the people will have enough food and clothing, and live and work in peace and contentment."

"To have such a merit and to have a good word in the hearts of the common people, the minister is already satisfied."

"I dare not delay such a long-term plan like this."

"However, here I have two requirements."

"I hope His Majesty can agree to this."

Li Shimin laughed lightly at this time.

"Heh, what is the request, you can tell me."

Li Qiu then said: "Your Majesty, about these seeds."

"I am willing to give it to the people of the world for farming for free."

"It's just that if you want to have a good harvest in autumn, it's not just a simple matter of planting the seeds."

"It also needs experienced people to teach and guide."

"And Jingzhou, Yuezhou, Fuzhou and other places have always had close contacts with the thirteen states including Youzhou."

"I plan to start from the land of Jingxiang first."

"At the same time, there is always a wish in my heart."

"That is to hope that the world will be unified and the gap between the rich and the poor will be eliminated."

"So what I want to ask is that the common people can grow these seeds and crops."

"But the gentry, landlords and gentry cannot plant."

"At the same time, from donating seeds, to imparting experience, and usual supervision."

"It's all done by people from the Thirteen States of Youzhou."