Daqin: White porridge and pickled mustard tuber, I became the national teacher

Early the next morning.

Ying Zheng looked at the ministers standing below with their heads bowed, and was thinking in his heart.

Who should be sent to plant cassava?

Cassava is related to the food problem of the entire Qin Dynasty, so we must find someone we can trust.

This person must not only be trustworthy, but also have ability, strategy, and be able to get things done.

He arranged for Wang Wan to handle government affairs in the palace every day.

Feng Quji wanted to focus on mining and papermaking.

When Meng Tian had some free time, he was asked to develop the brush.

Let him plant cassava...

It doesn't seem right.

correct!

Meng Yi!

Let him go to other counties to grow cassava!

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng said, "Meng Yi stays, and the others can leave if they have nothing else to do."

Ok?

Meng Yi?

Your Majesty, why did you keep Meng Yi here?

Although the ministers were confused, they did not say much.

They all bowed and said, "Yes."

Then they left the hall in an orderly manner.

Wang Wan stayed behind without Ying Zheng saying anything, ready to handle today's government affairs.

Although His Majesty only entrusted him with less important government affairs.

But there is also a lot of government affairs piling up every day.

It's just like a small hill, piled up one after another.

Fortunately, he has also improved his speed these days.

In the past, he had to wait until 3:15 pm every day to finish his daily government affairs.

Recently it has been promoted to just after the hour of Wei and it has been handled.

He believed that as long as he worked harder and rolled a little harder.

In just half a day, you can finish a whole day's government affairs!

Thinking of this, Wang Wan walked to the desk where he usually sat.

There was a cushion on the chair.

His Majesty saw that he was working hard, so he asked the palace servants to make this for him a few days ago.

Put it on the chair so that sitting will not be so tiring.

At the end of the day, my butt just felt a little sore, but not painful.

Lifting up her skirt, Wang Wan happily sat down on the cushion.

He picked up the bamboo slips on the table and began to read them.

Meng Yi, who was standing in the hall, was somewhat confused.

Why did Your Majesty suddenly look for him?

Yesterday, when his brother came home, he suddenly told him that there was an inn in the mountains outside Xianyang.

There was a man in the inn, and his name was Mr.

Your Majesty values ​​this person very much.

He also said that the man was originally planning to visit Xianyang for a day, but was suddenly delayed by something and did not come.

He asked about other things, but his brother didn't elaborate, just told him not to ask too many questions.

I will let him know when the time comes.

What else is there to say? Don't go out and talk nonsense. When the time comes for him to meet, he will understand everything when he meets you.

Now Your Majesty has kept him here. Is it related to that gentleman?

Is His Majesty planning to let him meet that gentleman? To recognize his face?

Ying Zheng said, "I have something I want you to do."

Meng Yi quickly said, "Please give your instructions, Your Majesty."

"I accidentally found something called cassava, which can be used as food."

Ying Zheng said, "The annual yield per mu is two tons, and the highest is four to five tons."

"If we can successfully grow this cassava, we will have one more type of food in our Great Qin."

"Moreover, the yield of cassava is two to three times higher than that of millet, sorghum and wheat."

"If we replace the original food with cassava, or mix them together and eat them together."

"That will greatly alleviate the people's food problem and prevent them from starving to death."

"And the soldiers in the army, with cassava, they can have enough food and have more strength when they go into battle to kill the enemy!"

Daqin is short of food!

Not only is there a shortage of food, there is also a shortage of money!

what?

Cassava?

The annual yield per mu is two tons, and the maximum is four to five tons?

Meng Yi asked, "Your Majesty, what does this cassava look like?"

Ying Zheng bent down, picked up a basket on the ground and handed it to a palace servant beside him.

"Give it to him."

"promise."

The palace maid stepped forward quickly and took the basket with both hands.

He brought the basket to Meng Yi, "Master Meng."

Meng Yi took the basket, which was covered with a piece of gray burlap.

He lifted the burlap and took a look.

There were pieces of green stuff inside.

"Your Majesty? This is cassava?"

"Correct."

Ying Zheng said, "The habits of cassava are not suitable for Xianyang. We need to go to other counties and find a warm and humid place to plant it."

"I want you to grow this cassava."

what?

Let him grow cassava?

Or go to other counties to plant?

Meng Yi was a little stunned.

Before he could say anything, Ying Zheng spoke again.

"This cassava is related to the food supply of the entire Qin Dynasty, and it is related to the people of Qin Dynasty and the soldiers of Qin Dynasty."

"I don't trust anyone to whom I give it. I can only trust you, Meng Qing, to give it to me."

At some point, Ying Zheng had already walked in front of Meng Yi.

He reached out and patted Meng Yi on the shoulder.

"I hope you won't disappoint my expectations."

The tone is full of expectation, respect, and trust.

For a moment, Meng Yi felt that he was the most important person in front of His Majesty!

Only he can complete this difficult task assigned by His Majesty!

Isn’t it just growing cassava?

Isn’t it just going to other counties to grow cassava?

no problem!

Very simple!

His kind!

No one can snatch it from him!

Meng Yi's eyes were filled with excitement and drive, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty! I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

"If cassava cannot be grown, I will never return to Xianyang!!"

"it is good!"

Ying Zheng took out a piece of cloth from his bosom and said, "This is the planting method and growth habits of cassava. Take it and study it carefully."

"I am waiting for your good news."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Meng Yi took the cloth solemnly.

After thinking about it, Ying Zheng said, "I can send you some people to plant cassava with you."

"Go back later and sort it out to see which people are needed. I will arrange them for you."

"In addition, I will give you an order to have local officials fully cooperate with you."

"If anyone dares to stop or hinder the planting of cassava, I will allow you to kill them first and report later!"

"Also, I will assign you a Black Ice Guard to protect your safety."

what?

His Majesty actually wants to assign him a Black Ice Guard to protect his safety? ! !

Meng Yi's eyes turned red!

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, how can I be so worthy and capable..."

"The Black Ice Guards are specifically there to protect your Majesty and do things for you."

"How can you use your talents to a waste? Come to my side and protect me?"

"No, this is really inappropriate."

The most important thing is that he feels that he is not worthy and undeserving!

"No, you're worth it!"

Ying Zheng said earnestly, "You are responsible for the hope of the Qin Dynasty, the food supply for the people, and the food and grass for the soldiers!"

"If I say you are worthy, then you are worthy!"

"Yes... Your Majesty."

Meng Yi was very touched.

Your Majesty is so kind to him!

So good that it seemed unreal to him.

It's like a dream.

He was even afraid that he would wake up in the blink of an eye and his dream would be shattered.

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