Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

If the major event of the previous May was Kangxi's inspection of rivers near the capital, then the major event of the intercalary May was Kangxi's recruitment of talents for the compilation of "Yuanjian Leihan". This matter was not hidden, at least those who should know it knew it, such as the fourth prince.

Li Guangdi was not in the capital at the moment, and Jiang Chen was being ostracized, so this news probably wouldn't reach his ears. This gave the Fourth Prince an opportunity to take advantage of it.

So one day, the Fourth Prince happened to meet Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen respectfully greeted the Fourth Prince. When the two passed each other, Jiang Chen had a paper ball in his hand. Jiang Chen calmly put the paper ball into his sleeve, opened it in a safe place, and found five words written on it: "Fengze Garden Examination".

Fengze Garden was a place where people were encouraged to learn agriculture and sericulture and to demonstrate farming. On weekdays, Emperor Kangxi would often come with a group of court officials to observe the planting conditions to show that farming was the foundation.

So when Kangxi arranged to go to Fengze Garden this time, Jiang Chen did not make any preparations. He just treated it as a simple activity. Of course, he still wrote several poems about labor in advance. Everyone would write a few poems to suit such occasions. It is not impossible to think of it now, but it would be a disaster if his brain short-circuited and he couldn't think of it.

However, the note from the Fourth Prince made Jiang Chen realize that this matter was not that simple. He also remembered Zhang Ying's advice that learning was important and that he should not give up reading every day just because of busy official duties.

Jiang Chen had a plan in mind. He went back and forth between the palace, the Imperial Academy, and home as usual. He did not seem to be unsteady. He just went home and read a lot of information and books about farmland and water control.

Although he knew the news a little later than others, Jiang Chen would mark the key points! If it was just a study, Jiang Chen had never stopped learning since he entered the Imperial Academy, especially when he participated in the book editing. He felt that his knowledge was shallow, so he studied hard and wrote non-stop.

But Kangxi's investigations have always been practical. The most important thing now is the constant floods. In addition, in Fengze Garden, farming is definitely indispensable. It must be right to start preparations from these two places.

So when he went to Fengze Garden, Kangxi first personally inspected the growth of crops in the imperial fields, then called a few people who took care of the fields and asked them whether this year's rain and temperature would have an impact on farming. Finally, he went to the fields himself to experience the difficulty of farming.

According to the normal procedure, the ministers who came with him also went down to the ground together. Finally, the emperor and his ministers praised each other and the trip ended successfully.

But Kangxi said something surprising amid the flattery of the crowd, "I am plowing the fields today and I realize how hard it is for the people to work. You officials should always remember this. It is said that reading thousands of books is like traveling thousands of miles. Reading books is like traveling thousands of miles. You should not forget the hard work. Today I am summoning the Hanlin Academy to answer questions and select talents."

Those who knew the news naturally agreed with Kangxi's words, saying that the emperor was wise and that we, the ministers, would not fail his grace. Those who did not know the news could not refuse Kangxi's face. So the officials who were supposed to continue working in the Hanlin Academy were pulled to Fengze Garden for the examination.

Fortunately, we are all well-read, so we were not panicked even if we didn't know the news. But we probably cursed in our hearts, thinking, "You can just experience it, why are you suddenly given a test?"

Kangxi also knew that his move was too sudden and would cause criticism, so he made a promise, "Those who excel in today's examination will work with Dunfu to revise the book."

Editing a book is a glorious thing that will be passed down in history. Even if you are just a person who grinds ink, it is worth it! So even though Zhang Ying, as the president of the Hanlin Academy, selected many people to join the team of book editors, there were too many people and too few people, and the majority of them were not selected. Although they were selected, they were just chores, but as long as they edited a few pages, they could also sign their names!

Many officials who were filled with regret were ready to show off their talents. Scholars looked down on each other, and they had to rank first and second in a small examination. This was to show off in front of the emperor! If the emperor remembered it, he would not have to worry about the wealth and glory in the rest of his life.

Kangxi mobilized everyone's enthusiasm, paced a few steps beside the field, and asked: "In the 20th year, I found a rice plant in the imperial field that matured in June. I ordered people to keep the seeds and cultivate them every year. Now it has achieved results. I wonder what you think of promoting it?"

Even after naming several officials, they only stayed on the surface, how to encourage the people to try planting. Kangxi was not satisfied with their answers. He continued to name people, and this time he named Jiang Chen. The fourth prince, who was listening, was scared and broke out in a cold sweat. If Jiang Chen accepted his note, he would not be able to satisfy the emperor, and he would offend people.

Jiang Chen heard Kangxi's voice and stepped out of the line to answer, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is blessed by heaven. It is a blessing for the people to have such divine rice in the royal fields.

When I was young, I followed my mentor to live in Fujian. The local climate is like spring all year round, which is indeed suitable for growing two seasons of rice seedlings.

However, oranges grown in the south of the Huai River are oranges, while oranges grown in the north of the Huai River are tangerines. It seems that rice will also be unable to adapt to the local climate and soil. The promotion of rice should start with adapting rice to the local climate. Field surveys should be conducted in many places and detailed data should be used as evidence before promotion can be carried out.

People depend on the weather for their livelihood. It is not easy to farm for a year. If you are not careful, you will get nothing. We should not rush into things. "

Jiang Chen's last words were a bit bold, and the officials standing on both sides of him were a little unsettled. Kangxi was silent after hearing this, and the timid ones had already knelt on the ground. The Fourth Prince's eyes went dark. What should he do if the potential stock he just saw was about to fail?

Unexpectedly, Kangxi burst into laughter after a moment of silence. "Wangxuan's words are meaningful and he cares about the people. He is truly a pillar of the country! Jinqing and you, the master and disciple, serving in the same court, will surely be a good story."

Li Guangdi's political enemies were stunned by the news. Li Guangdi had just left the capital, and his apprentice was in the spotlight again. It was really like suppressing one problem but causing another to pop up. Could it be that Li Guangdi was really blessed by gods and Buddhas? How could he not be crushed to death?

After praising him, Kangxi continued to ask, "Then I will test you again. This year's palace examination examines the difficulty of flood control. I wonder if Wangxuan has any new insights today?"

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, I only had the shallow knowledge from books. Now with the guidance of my elders and colleagues, I know that flood control is not a matter of paper. It requires taking advantage of the situation and making adjustments at any time. I have never managed it myself, so I cannot answer you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Kangxi did not expect Jiang Chen to be so frank. He was impressed by his candor again. "Wang Xuan is pragmatic and does not underestimate himself or overestimate himself. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can try to control the flood."

Because Jiang Chen mentioned his superiors and colleagues, Kangxi was also generous in his praise. He said to Zhang Ying: "In just three months, Wangxuan has been completely transformed. This is inseparable from Dunfu's teachings! The Hanlin Academy is indeed full of academic atmosphere and mutual help."

All the officials of the Hanlin Academy shared the honor and at the same time increased their favorable impression of Jiang Chen. This young man knows how to behave.

Next, Kangxi asked Jiang Chen questions about book editing, and Jiang Chen answered them fluently, which drew Kangxi's praise. If he was asked about the Four Books and Five Classics, it could be said that Jiang Chen had studied hard in the past, and he deserved the title of the top scholar, but book editing involves more than that. If he was not down-to-earth and hardworking, he would never be able to draw inferences from one example to another.

Most importantly, Jiang Chen brought honor to Kangxi. During this imperial examination, many people were talking about how Kangxi had forced Jiang Chen to be the top scholar for the sake of face. In today's examination, Kangxi chose Jiang Chen to show that I had no selfish motives when I chose him as the top scholar, and that Jiang Chen's talent and knowledge were indeed worthy of the title.

Kangxi returned to the palace very happily. Jiang Chen became famous in one battle, and everyone knew that Jiang Chen had a bright future. In the past, people only thought that he was good at studying, but now they think that his emotional intelligence in the officialdom is also not bad. The young people are really formidable!