Compulsory education in ancient times

Tao Jianran stayed overnight in the palace, although both of them fell in love, but Qi Bohan still restrained himself from tossing too much, and sent Tao Jianran back to Shangshu Mansion in person early the next morning, before returning to the palace to change his clothes for the morning court.

The matter of cotton will not be announced to the public for the time being, because there is no finished product yet, and it is difficult to convince people.And now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, Tao Jianran must leave after the Chinese New Year is over.The best seedling time for cotton is around February, so there is no need to worry too much for now.

Compared with Tao Jianran, Niu Chenghong obviously has no way to be free during the Chinese New Year this year.Because there was a memorial on the same day, and the national road from the capital to the border had all been built, Niu Chenghong took the initiative to invite Ying to go to check and accept, and also to actually measure the terrain and prepare the construction plan for the next national road.

And Tao Yanran finally gave up those etiquette customs that he couldn't understand at all, and resumed the routine of running to the imperial study every day.

However, Tao Jianran and Qi Bohan were not air-conditioned when they were alone in the Yushufang, because the promotion of cotton would inevitably face many problems, and they needed to make preparations now.

"The place where cotton is grown, it's better to have sunny days. It doesn't work like Ning'an where it rains in summer." Tao Yanran held the cotton cultivation manual exchanged from the system early in the morning, and pointed at the map of Ruichao in Qi Bohan's hand, In picking the best promotion areas for cotton.

The map about the Rui Dynasty handed down by the royal family is very old. Qi Bohan has been used to reading the map passed down by Jie during this time. What's the modern man.

Qi Bohan stretched out his finger, pointed to a place in the upper right corner of the map, and drew a circle: "How about Junzhou?"

Junzhou is a state adjacent to Yizhou on the border, and it is also the northernmost state in Ruichao except Yizhou.Moreover, Junzhou has been planned and rebuilt by Niu Chenghong and Weng Yuanji, and the water and fertilizers for planting farmland are considered "fully equipped".

For such a "perfect" place in Junzhou, Tao Yanran shook his head: "Junzhou's grain production was not bad before the disaster, and this time the fertile land has been re-planned. If it is managed well, it may become the granary of the Rui Dynasty in the future. "

If they go to Junzhou to promote cotton, they will inevitably occupy a lot of grain-producing farmland, resulting in a reduction in grain production.Although cotton is also a very important economic crop, keeping warm is obviously more important than eating enough.

Qi Bohan naturally knew this truth, but he frowned slightly, obviously unwilling to point out that place to Tao Yanran.

Although Tao Jianran couldn't read the map, he still knew the geographical locations of these states. He also thought of a place that was more suitable than Junzhou: "Let's go to Yizhou."

The land of the Huns was barren, and the situation in Yizhou, which was adjacent to the Huns, was not much better.Yizhou's grain production is sometimes difficult to achieve self-sufficiency, and it is obviously a state that needs improvement more than other places.

If cotton planting is promoted in Yizhou, first, there is no need to worry about affecting the original small grain production. Second, it will provide farmers in Yizhou with a new cash crop and improve their living standards.

Qi Bohan pursed his lips tightly, he didn't agree or veto, but he showed his disapproval with his own attitude.Now that Rodney has succeeded to the throne, the intelligence sent back by the spies shows that this man is obviously not prepared to keep his own place, and proposed to attack Ruichao as soon as he took office.If it weren't for the sober old officials who stopped him, I'm afraid the border has already started a war.

With Rodney's dissatisfaction, Qi Bohan would not let Tao Jianran go to such a dangerous place as Yizhou.

Tao Jianran knew what Qi Bohan was thinking, sighed helplessly, and sat in Qi Bohan's arms coquettishly, wrapping his arms around his neck: "Don't worry, isn't Wang Junhao also at the border, even if the Xiongnu came, there would be a hundred thousand troops Stand in the front. I promise that if something goes wrong, I will sneak away immediately, okay?"

Qi Bohan still didn't answer, if possible, he would like to lock Tao Jianran in the deep palace, and he can't go anywhere!I can only be with him every day, and I can't hold anyone in my eyes or mind anymore!

But Qi Bohan knew that he couldn't do this. He should be a dazzling person who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, not a canary whose vitality was gradually consumed by time and cages.

Tao Jianran assumed Qi Bohan's acquiescence, and raised his head to kiss his relative Bohan's lips: "Don't worry, the official road has been repaired now, and the round trip can only take half a month at the fastest. I'll come back and stay for a while during the slack season, okay? "

"No need." Qi Bohan couldn't bear Tao Jianran's bumping back and forth, "I'll see you when I have time."

"Alright." Tao Jianran had no idea that the emperor could not leave the capital casually, so he readily agreed.

The two barely reached an agreement, and the newly established research and development team at the textile factory for cotton, a novel material, can be described as a sleepless night.

There are two big bags of cotton collected by the shadow guards. It looks like a lot, but it is pitifully small for research.

Along with the two sacks of cotton came a few brief introductions written by Tao Yanran.Using cotton as the inner core to keep warm is still very simple to operate, but using cotton to spin and weave cloth involves new textile equipment and new textile methods.

It took only five days for Wu Niang to use soft silk as the fabric and cotton as the inner core to make two sets of exquisite and small padded jackets, which were just the right size for Bao'er and Bei'er.

But the next weaving thread stumped the R&D team.

The cotton planting manual was exchanged when Tao Yanran was so excited after learning of the existence of cotton.And after he confessed to Qi Bohan, he wanted to exchange cotton weaving skills, but was stopped by Qi Bohan.

The reason is nothing more than saving reputation points in exchange for hermit searches, and not to spoil the seedlings.

Tao Jianran exchanged so much advanced knowledge, in fact, he was already suspected of spoiling the seedlings, but fortunately, there is no harm revealed now, and Tao Jianran woke up when he heard Qi Bohan say this.He offers so much detailed help that, in the long run, it is likely to stifle the creativity of others.

And as long as the padded jacket can be made, it doesn't matter if the cotton cloth appears later.

So this time, the cotton weaving started directly from scratch, and there was no substantial progress until the Chinese New Year.

On the contrary, Tao Jianran got two little padded jackets, and he was so happy that he immediately changed them into Bao'er and Bei'er.

The two little padded jackets are both festive red, and the patterns are very tacky copper coins and auspicious cloud patterns, but when worn on the two cute snow jade dolls, no matter how tacky the colors and patterns are, they become extremely simple and honest.

"Be good, baby, do you like new clothes?" Tao Yanran sat on the bed, holding a little doll in one hand.

Bao'er and Bei'er had already started to learn to walk, and they were standing next to Tao Jianran, babbling and shaking their bodies, obviously very curious about the soft and warm new clothes they were wearing.

Qi Bohan was also sitting beside him, stretching out his hand to pinch the little padded jacket on Bao'er's body, causing Xiao Bao to babble in dissatisfaction, and then shrank into Tao Jianran's arms.

Qi Bohan frowned, snatched Bao'er into his arms, and said threateningly: "How dare you lose your temper with the emperor, don't you want the crown prince anymore, huh?"

Bao'er couldn't understand what Qi Bohan was saying at all, so she slapped Qi Bohan's mouth and babbled again, struggling to run in Tao Jianran's direction.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Your Majesty doesn't like the crown prince." Tao Yanran teased while hugging Belle.

Qi Bohan snorted coldly, put Bao'er and Bei'er gently on the bed, and hugged Tao Yanran: "I only need Tao Shangshu's favor."

Tao Yanran didn't expect Qi Bohan to play a hooligan in front of the child, so he glared at him angrily, and pushed him away: "Your Majesty, please respect yourself!"

Qi Bohan didn't know what self-respect was. Seeing the two little guys playing together, he didn't notice the situation of the two fathers at all, so he directly lowered his head and kissed them.

A kiss that wasn't considered lingering, yet Tao Yanran turned red from head to toe!

As a result of Qi Bohan's debauchery, he was kicked out of Tao Jianran's bedroom in the middle of the night, and could only sleep with the two little dolls, Bao'er and Bei'er.

In the morning court the next day, which was also the last morning court before the Chinese New Year, Tao Jianran brought two little padded jackets of Bao'er and Bei'er. According to the procedure, he pretended to have accidentally discovered the wonderful use of cotton, and dedicated it to Qi Bohan.

Qi Bohan said "Longyan Joy", and rewarded Tao Jianran with a bunch of treasures under the guise of public aid, and finally said: "This is a treasure bestowed by God to the people of Rui Dynasty. Since it was discovered by Tao Aiqing, it will be handed over to Tao Aiqing to promote and popularize."

As soon as Qi Bohan's words came out, many courtiers were somewhat unpredictable about Qi Bohan's thoughts.To promote and popularize cotton will inevitably leave the capital and the core of power, which can also be understood as Tao Jian losing power and being exiled.

But if Tao Jianran can make achievements and come back, then this will be his pass for promotion!

However, what Qi Bohan said next made those who speculated that Tao Yanran lost power and was exiled feel pain on the faces: "I ordered Tao Aiqing to be the governor of Yizhou, and to be in charge of all affairs in Yizhou during his tenure."

As soon as Qi Bohan finished speaking, there were many gasping voices from the courtiers.And Tao Jianran was also very surprised. He thought that at most he would be the prefect of Yizhou, but he didn't want to be the Jiedushi!

His official position as Yizhou Jiedushi is higher than that of Wang Junhao's general!Going to Yizhou is equivalent to the earth king!Of course, it is still one thing whether anyone is willing to listen to him at that time.

Ruichao has always had the official position of Jiedushi, but Jiedushi has too much power. In Ruichao, it is generally an honorary position. He is raised in the capital and has no real power.However, Tao Jianran is obviously not a false job, but a real Jiedushi with real power!

Who said Tao Jianran lost power? !It's like lard is blinding my heart!This time Tao Jianran not only wanted to go out to get gilded, but before going out, Qi Bohan also soldered him a gold body!