Chapter 189 Harvest Season
Autumn is a season of harvest.
This year's autumn is a bit different for the Tang Dynasty.
The double-season rice that I got back from Linyi has already begun to try to plant.
"Your Majesty, these rice does not look much better than what the people have planted before."
In the ridges, Changsun Wuji picked a few rice ears, looked carefully, and then gave his own conclusion.
Food is the most important thing for people.
This is applicable no matter when it is.
Every year during spring and autumn harvest, Li Shimin had to go to the fields to work for half a day to show his example.
Now that he has ascended the throne and become emperor, this habit has to be implemented even more.
"I really can't see what's good about it. The rice that the people planted before should not be much worse than this."
Gao Shilian also agreed.
Although Li Shimin didn't say anything, Xiao Yu was a little embarrassed.
"The rice ears of this rice do not look special, but don't forget that this is a double-season rice.
You plant one season a year, and others plant two seasons a year.
Even if the yield in each season is the same as the previous rice, it is equivalent to double the harvest.”
Obviously, the rice seed yield of Linyi rice is actually slightly higher than that of the Tang Dynasty.
Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the yield of your planting in one season will definitely be higher than that of two seasons.
However, after the original rice in the Tang Dynasty was planted in one season, the yield was similar to that in Linyi’s double-season rice.
This means that the yield of Linyi rice is higher.
In fact, many people know this truth.
However, at this time, except for Xiao Yu and others, most of them would not compete with Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian for the sake of rice.
It's not necessary.
"The water source in Guanzhong is not as rich as Jiangnan Road. Your Majesty, this double-season rice from Linyi is recommended to promote it fully in Jiangnan Road. This will not take a few years, and the Tang Dynasty can basically solve the problem of grain supply."
Fang Xuanling discussed the matter at the right time and thought that the most suitable rice cultivation was Jiangnan Road.
Whether it is Suzhou and Changzhou, or Yuzhou and Ganzhou, it is very suitable for rice cultivation.
"Dai Aiqing, when the Ministry of Civil Affairs is plowing next spring, it must complete the promotion of double-season rice on Jiangnan Road."
Li Shimin naturally agreed without any hesitation about increasing grain output.
Anyway, the life is ultimately done by the people below.
"I obey the order!"
As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Dai Zhou naturally hoped that the grain output of the Tang Dynasty could surge.
"Gao Ming, why didn't Qin Xiedao come here today?"
Li Shimin looked around and suddenly realized that Qin Xiedao was not there on this occasion today.
This Linyi rice was only planted at the suggestion of Qin Xiedao.
Now that the rice is harvested, Qin Xiedao is not there.
Li Shimin thought it was still a bit strange.
Fortunately, he knew that Li Chengqian was getting closer to Qin Xiedao during this period, so he spoke up and asked directly.
"Qin Langjun went to the Datang Daily today. I heard that today is the day when the new primary and primary school students start school."
Li Chengqian is worthy of being a follower of Qin Xiedao, and he is quite clear about Qin Xiedao's whereabouts.
"Elementary school and elementary school?"
Li Shimin asked in surprise.
"Your Majesty, Qin Xiedao has set up a primary school and primary school in the courtyard of the Datang Daily, which mainly recruits craftsmen and children in charge of the Qin family workshops in the Datang Daily to study."
Seeing Li Shimin's curious look, Li Junxian quickly explained it.
He had known about this before, but he thought it was not important information, so he never reported it to Li Shimin.
Who knew that Li Shimin suddenly became interested in this thing today.
"Father, Qin Langjun's primary school and elementary school are very interesting, and the students there learn very quickly.
A savior who can't read big characters can understand most of the commonly used characters after studying them for a few months, and can basically understand most of the contents in the "Da Tang Daily".
What’s even more interesting is that the mathematics taught in their school is very different from other places, and it looks very fast to learn.”
Li Chengqian admired Qin Xiedao very much, and even admired him a little.
So when Li Shimin asked the relevant questions, he couldn't help but say it and show it off.
It seems that the more powerful Qin Xiedao is, the more face he has.
"In a few months, an illiterate newspaper boy can understand the content of the Tang Dynasty newspaper. His Royal Highness, isn't this a little exaggerated?
If it was so easy to read in this world, how could there be so few scholars?”
Gao Shilian obviously did not believe Li Chengqian's statement, and believed that Li Chengqian was close to Qin Xiedao during this period, so he spoke for Qin Xiedao.
"Father, it can be completed in a few months. And their calculations are also done. Even a ten-year-old child, as long as he studies calculations for a few months, he can remember the accounting better than most shop accountants.
As for the various calculations, it is even more prominent."
Li Chengqian himself also learned new mathematics and had personally seen the excellence of the textbooks produced by Qin Xiedao.
At this time, he naturally had to stand up and speak for Qin Xiedao.
If others kept emphasizing this, Li Shimin might not feel anything.
But if the person who spoke was Li Chengqian, the situation would be different.
Whether it is to save Li Chengqian's face or to think that what Li Chengqian said makes sense, Li Shimin said on the side: "According to your statement, you have also studied with Qin Dalang for several months. So is your current accounting level better than the shopkeepers?"
Li Shimin was in a little unhappy and said to Li Chengqian.
However, Li Shimin did not expect that Li Chengqian would dare to fight back. "Father, what I said is true. If you don't believe me, you can go there in person."
After Li Chengqian said this, Li Shimin became interested.
He rarely sees Li Chengqian so stubborn.
Then what he said is probably true.
As for whether all swords and armor are so high-quality, it is hard to say.
Many times, it’s already very good if you send something to you.
Don’t expect to enjoy life with big fish and meat.
"Your Majesty, I have heard of the Qin family's primary school and primary school, but I didn't take it seriously at that time.
Now that he heard what the Crown Prince said, the empress thinks that after the rice is harvested, you can go over and take a look.
If it is really that magical, then the court can vigorously promote it. For our Tang Dynasty, there are also things that are beneficial and harmless."
Fang Xuanling's words immediately reached Li Shimin's heart.
Chapter completed!