Traveling through ancient times

"This is another reason why I invited everyone here!"

Gu Dalian smiled. She knew how much farmers who worked with the land loved food!

“This stuff can be planted now, but early corn likes to grow in deep, rich, well-drained soil.”

"The yield of this corn can reach 1,400 to 1,800 kilograms per mu when mature!"

"Is the yield so high? ... It's several hundred kilograms higher than that of wheat..."

"I think this kind of grain is easier to store! ..."

"Xiang Jun, let's go back and discuss this with the villagers!"

"...Okay, you can also inform the head of the village you are familiar with. The prosperity of Shannan County depends on the concerted efforts of all of us!"

After the village heads left, Gu Dalian went to the county government office again. In fact, she was not sure whether she could promote the seeds well, so she did some publicity in advance!

Go ask about the court’s policy. In case the court has no plan, the potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn in her space must be arranged in advance!

"Haha, my lord, please tell me what I need!"

Lin Shiyu's smile is very hearty, like the summer breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable and happy.

"… My, my beautiful brother, you have foresight. Have you guessed that something is wrong with Hongo-kun?"

Seeing Lin Shiyu so happy, even Gu Dalian felt it was rare!

"Brother Meiren, let me tell you something serious! This time I came here to ask, what policies will Chaoyan come up with this year that will benefit the people?"

Lin Shiyu was stunned and couldn't help laughing. This girl watched the businessmen pursuing profits, but in fact she had been working hard to help her fellow villagers change their current situation!

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. Although the imperial court has now destroyed the Wu Guogong Mansion's party, various forces are still intertwined. They are only thinking about filling various positions with their own people. How many people will really care about the people's livelihood!

"Oh, I'm also worried about this! Liu Sinong has been so anxious these days that he has several blisters on his mouth!"

"Last year's drought affected Hebei County, Mangling County, Xiyu County, Dongshan County, and several other counties to some extent. The relief grain was a drop in the bucket. The sweet potatoes you found last year also helped the victims along the way..."

There was a moment of silence. Although Gu Dalian and his companions had experienced a lot while fleeing famine, they still could not imagine that this famine would affect such a wide range of people!

"...Brother Beauty, I think I am your timely rain!"

Gu Dalian broke the silence, her beautiful and lively eyes filled with smiles!

Lin Shiyu suppressed the throbbing in his heart and listened to her with a smile!

"Last year, we harvested 200,000 kilograms of potatoes and sweet potatoes from the wasteland and barren hills. Later, we harvested 100,000 kilograms from experimental planting, and 10,000 kilograms of corn seeds!"

"I only called the heads of a dozen villages this morning and told them to make their own decisions!"

Gu Dalian stopped, looked at Lin Shiyu and stopped talking!

Lin Shiyu suppressed the excitement in his heart and shouted outside:

"Go and invite the lawyer and Liu Sinong, as well as Wang Zhubu and Zhang Xiancheng..."

After a while, several people came to the back hall one after another. When they saw Gu Dalian, they were stunned for a moment, then smiled, nodded and greeted her!

"How's life, Mr. Gu!"

"Hello, countryman!"

……

County Magistrate Zhang had heard of Gu Dalian's great name, and he was very displeased with a young girl who always showed up in public. Although the girl in front of him was a local girl, she was only twelve or thirteen years old, so he couldn't help but show disdain!

Gu Dalian automatically ignored people she didn't care about and sat aside, pretending to be a invisible person for the time being!

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Lin Shiyu glanced at County Magistrate Zhang. Zhang Zongbao was from a branch of the Earl of Changping's Mansion. He was arrogant and proud. He had offended many people in just a few days!

After calming himself down, Lin Shiyu looked around at the others and said:

"I urgently summoned you all here because it has something to do with agricultural policy!"

"I would also like to thank Xiangjun for his strong support in this matter!"

Liu Sinong's eyes were shining and full of hope!

"Since last year, the township lord has been paying attention to people's livelihood. He has planted potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn that he found and compiled data. Now he is going to start farming. Although our land in Shannan is fertile, the maximum grain yield per mu is only 1,000 kilograms. After deducting the tax grain, the people can't even fill their stomachs if they leave the seeds!"

Speaking of this, Wang Jie, Wang Zhubu and Liu Sinong could not help but sigh!

"The potatoes that Xiangjun discovered last year helped all the villages that planted them survive the harsh winter, and they can still be vigorously promoted this year!"

Zhang Zongbao snorted coldly: "This means that Gu Xiangjun is the lifesaver of those villagers! If it weren't for the emperor's great grace and vigorous promotion, there would be no follow-up!"

Everyone looked unhappy, and Liu Sinong even scolded coldly:

"What County Magistrate Zhang said is really funny. He doesn't know the cause and effect, but he is so weird and weird. It's meaningless!"

Zhang Zongbao was ridiculed directly, and he couldn't hold back his face, so he said sarcastically:

"It is a great shame that an official allowed a woman to sit with him during a meeting.

Gu Dalian originally wanted to be a quiet little nobody, but someone didn't want to do what she wanted!

"Sir, is your mother still alive?"

Zhang Zongbao was stunned: "What does my mother's health have to do with you?"

Gu Dalian sneered: "The court's law stipulates that if a parent dies, officials must observe mourning for three years and not take up official duties. This shows that the court attaches great importance to filial piety, and it also shows how important your mother is!"

"How can a man who disdains women be filial to his mother? If he is unfilial, it is against the laws of the Banyan tree. How dare you discuss the affairs of the court here?"

"What's more, I am a fourth-rank county lord personally appointed by the emperor. How dare you, an eighth-rank county magistrate, show off your power in front of me?"

After hearing this, Zhang Zongbao felt nervous. Seeing that the woman was young, he forgot that she was a local lady. His face turned red and white, and he didn't know what to do.

Wang Jie was busy easing the atmosphere:

"My Lord, County Magistrate Zhang has just arrived and is not familiar with our county yet. Please forgive me!"

Wang Zhubu also hurriedly touched Zhang Zongbao and said:

"Mr. County Magistrate, please apologize to the township lord so that we can discuss the matter!"

Zhang Zongbao regretted his impulsiveness for a moment. Seeing the steps, he hurriedly bowed and said:

"I hope you will forgive me!"

Gu Dalian didn't want this to cause trouble for everyone in the future, so she waved her hand and said:

"Ignorance is not a crime. I hope County Magistrate Zhang will be more careful with his words in the future!"

The storm has subsided and everyone continues to discuss business!

Lin Shiyu continued:

"Liu Sinong will have to work hard from now on. Although Xiangjun has the grain seeds, you are still responsible for the specific operations!"

Gu Dalian continued:

"One more thing. Although I have grain, I cannot give it away for free. Anyone who grows my grain must sign a contract. When the grain is ripe, I will return as much as you grow!"

As soon as these words came out, several people couldn't help but look at Gu Dalian again!

Liu Sinong couldn't help but ask:

"My dear, you have worked so hard, don't you want any reward?"

Gu Dalian smiled: "Although I am a businessman, I am also a farmer. I know how important grain is to farmers!"

As he spoke, he looked at Lin Shiyu again and said with a sly smile:

"Besides, if Shannan has a bumper harvest this year, everyone will get credit for it, so why shouldn't I do my part?"

Lin Shiyu immediately understood that this girl was waiting here!

Once Shannan's agriculture is revitalized and the county magistrate has made outstanding achievements, he will also report Gu Dalian's contribution. Then perhaps the title of this village lord will be changed again!

In the next few days, all the Shannan County government officials were mobilized, and Gu Dalian arranged everything!

All the good seeds were placed in the newly built granary of Gu Dalian. Xu Wenhua led his mute brother and Lei Zi, as well as a dozen other people who had been trained to grow corn and medicinal herbs, and followed Liu Sinong around the county!

The second day of April is the day of the provincial examination, so everyone must arrive early before that!

So, Gu Dalian started to get busy again!