Restart the Disaster of Another World

"Mr. Jing, the emperor invites you to the palace."

An Yi appeared quietly in Jing Yao's yard like a ghost, knelt on one knee and reported respectfully.

Wen Yu paid homage to the emperor after returning to the court. Now that the new emperor has just ascended the throne and is busy with government affairs, Jing Yao originally thought that it would take some time to meet the emperor.

"Okay, please wait for a moment, sir." Jing Yao explained to Wen Qun, thought for a while, and then followed An Yi into the palace.

Jing Yao secretly went through the side door of the palace, avoiding the eyes and ears of others and entering in a low profile.

"A Yao!" As soon as Jing Yao entered the palace, he saw Wen Yu standing on a corridor waiting for him.

Wen Yu knew that Jing Yao would enter the palace today, so he waited here to meet the emperor together.

"Brother." Jing Yao couldn't hide the smile on his face when he saw Wen Yu.

This was the first time the two had met since they separated in Beijing.

"Commander An, please lead the way." Wen Yu said to An Yi.

"Yes, Lord Wen." An Yi responded and led the two to where the emperor was.

An Yi led the way with big strides in front, while Wen Yu and Jing Yao walked side by side, chatting as they walked.

Wen Yu asked about Jing Yao's recent situation. After learning that he was fine, his worries gradually subsided.

Then, Wen Yu asked with concern: "Where is Qun Qun? How is he doing recently?"

Wen Qun has a gentle personality and has never traveled far. Wen Yu would naturally be worried about him being alone outside.

Jing Yao comforted him, "Don't worry, he is at home now and has gradually adapted to the situation during this period of time."

Hearing this, Wen Yu felt a little relieved. He knew Jing Yao's mansion, which was crowded with people and would not make Wen Qun feel lonely.

Then, Wen Yu invited enthusiastically: "After you have met the emperor, you must come to my house to stay for a few days! This way, we can get together often."

Jing Yao readily agreed: "Okay."

An Yi led Jing Yao and Wen Yu to the Qinzheng Palace, ready to meet the Emperor Xuanyuan Ting. You know, Xuanyuan Ting has always been obsessed with Jing Yao, and now that he has finally entered the palace, he naturally can't wait to see him.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

"The common people meet the Emperor."

Wen Yu and Jing Yao walked one after the other, bowing and greeting Xuanyuan Ting.

"No need to be so polite, just stand up." Xuanyuan Ting had very complicated feelings towards Jing Yao. This man had saved him when he was in the most embarrassing time, but there were also many times when he couldn't understand him.

Jing Yao was tall and slender, with a handsome face. Although he was meeting the emperor, his steps were still steady. Judging from his appearance, one could only tell that he was a mature young man. It was impossible to imagine that he had so many amazing talents and abilities.

"Ayao, you have the leisure time to buy a lot of flowers?" Li Yuanmin asked.

"Your Majesty, you also recognize these flowers." Jing Yao took out the flower seeds he bought, including all kinds of seeds.

"This is the corn that can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu. It's so beautiful!!" Xuanyuan Ting exclaimed while holding the beautiful golden seeds.

You should know that the only high-yield crops in Dayu's dynasty at present are rice and wheat. Although they are said to be high-yield, they are actually only enough for the people in the capital to squander. Xuanyuan Ting knows how the people outside live, so he naturally knows what these things can bring to Dayu.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this is the corn seeds I bought from foreign merchants. It not only has a high yield, but also tastes sweet and delicious. It can be eaten as a staple food." Jing Yao introduced the corn seeds in his hand to Xuanyuan Ting.

Xuanyuan Ting looked at the corn seeds in his hand carefully, his heart full of expectations. He knew that this crop was of great significance to the country's agricultural development. If it could be successfully promoted, it would greatly increase the country's food reserves and alleviate the people's food and clothing problems.

"Great, that's great! I will personally tell the ministers in the court this news so that they can share this joy together." Xuanyuan Ting said excitedly.

"Your Majesty is wise." Jing Yao replied respectfully.

Afterwards, Xuanyuan Ting asked some technical questions about corn planting, and Jing Yao answered them in detail. Finally, Xuanyuan Ting decided to send someone to be responsible for the trial planting of corn and give strong support.

"I believe that with high-yield crops like corn, our country will become stronger and people's lives will get better and better." Xuanyuan Ting said confidently.

"Long live our emperor!" everyone shouted in unison.

Jing Yao looked at the scene in front of him, feeling deeply moved. He knew that everything he had done was worth it, because he saw the emperor and his ministers' hope and vision for the future. He believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to achieve national prosperity.

The seeds that Jing Yao presented included corn and sweet potatoes that he brought with him. Sweet potatoes are a high-yield crop and are sweet, as are potatoes, which are very filling.

Although corn has a high yield, it still cannot cope with the country's large population. Therefore, many people are now in a state of just barely suffocating and cannot eat as much as they want.

What a great achievement it would be if three high-yield crops could be cultivated to save millions of people from disasters.

“How did we know about the high yield of corn?”

"My land is vast and rich, but I have never seen anything like this growing."

"Just saying that the yield per mu is 1,000 kilograms does not really tell us what it is."

"That is, how to cultivate is also an important thing."

"Si Nong has also planted these seeds, and they are not so magical."

"Although corn has a high yield, it seems to be difficult to grow. It requires a special planting method to achieve a high yield. If we use the usual planting method, the yield will be no different from that of ordinary crops, and may even decrease..."

Everyone was talking about it. Although they believed in Jing Yao's ability, they still had reservations about the high yield of corn. After all, this new thing needed time to verify its feasibility.

However, Jing Yao firmly believed in his discovery and showed the crowd the detailed method of corn planting in the book. He explained that only by following specific planting techniques, including soil preparation, planting density and fertilization, can the high yield potential of corn be realized.

Nevertheless, since the matter of corn involves national food security and agricultural development, people remain cautious. They believe that relying solely on the records in a book is not enough to prove the actual yield of corn. Therefore, they suggest conducting a field experiment to verify the theory.

Xuanyuan Ting knew that this matter was of great importance and he could not just trust the verbal promise. So he decided to personally look for a piece of land suitable for growing corn to verify its high yield. After some effort, he found a hot spring village with good climate conditions and fertile soil, which could be used as a planting base for overseas plants.

In this hot spring village, Xuanyuan Ting carefully arranged a corn planting experiment. He invited some experienced farmers and agricultural experts to participate in it, ensuring that every step was in line with the best practices described in the book. At the same time, he also kept the details of the experiment strictly confidential to avoid the news being leaked too early.

Xuanyuan Ting stood in the court with a solemn expression. After sweeping his eyes over the ministers, he spoke: "I have been blessed by my father, Emperor Taizong Wu, who has entrusted me with the divine weapon to rule the world. I have followed the instructions of the emperor and have been respecting the heavens and following the ancestors, working diligently and loving the people, and upholding the three selflessness as the foundation. Since I ascended the throne, I have worked hard day and night and have not dared to slack off for the slightest."

He paused, and continued, "However, looking around the world, people's livelihood is in decline, bandits are rising, and there is unrest everywhere. I feel that my responsibility is heavy, and I am afraid that I will fail the trust of my ancestors and the expectations of my subjects. Therefore, I have summoned all of you today to discuss state affairs, hoping to find a solution."

All the ministers listened respectfully, and no one dared to speak.

Xuanyuan Ting continued, "Emperor Taizu once said, 'The way to be a king is to know people and to keep the people safe.' I deeply agree with him. At present, the military affairs in the southeast provinces have not been settled, and the people have suffered terribly. I want to promote culture and education, improve military preparations, promote virtuous people, and eliminate villains, so as to protect the foundation of our country for hundreds of millions of years."

His voice became more passionate, full of determination and strength.

"I know that this task is arduous, but I also firmly believe that as long as we are united as one, we will overcome all difficulties and achieve national prosperity. I hope you will work with me and live up to everyone's expectations."

"Long live your wise ruler. We will do our utmost to serve you, even if it means death!"

All the ministers shouted in unison, shaking the court.

Xuanyuan Ting nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He knew that this was just the beginning and there was still a long way to go in the future, but he believed that as long as the monarch and his subjects were of one mind, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

The ministers were silent, and no one dared to advise him, because they knew that Xuanyuan Ting was determined and could not be shaken. Xuanyuan Ting announced arbitrarily: "It has been decided, and the court is adjourned." After saying that, he turned around and left, leaving everyone in the court in shock.

The ministers looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and uneasiness. The cold and decisive Crown Prince in front of them felt strange to them, as if he had completely changed into a different person.

They couldn't help but recall the gentle, modest, and amiable image of the former Crown Prince. Was all this just an appearance, and the real Crown Prince had been hiding such deep scheming? Or was he just like this in his nature, and his past approachability and courtesy were just a disguise? Either way, it made people feel cold.

What worries them even more is that the emperor is too strong now, which is not good for his ministers. This autocratic ruling style may lead to the concentration of power, making ministers lose their voice, and even cause political turmoil. The ministers can't help but fall into deep worry, worrying about the future direction of the country.

Jing Yao knelt silently in the corner and stood up with the others. Everything that happened in the court made him alert, but he remained calm on the surface. He knew that he couldn't show any abnormality at this moment, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

After the court session ended, Jing Yao and Wen Yu left the court together and set out on their way home. The two walked side by side, in silence all the way.

Jing Yao secretly pondered the scene in the court just now, trying to understand Xuanyuan Ting's changes and the reasons behind them.

At the same time, he was also thinking about his position and response strategy in this court struggle.

"Brother, the emperor is here now."

On the way back in the carriage, Jing Yao asked tentatively.

"Ayao, now he is the emperor, not the prince, so things are naturally different." Wen Yu sighed.

"Brother." Jing Yao was puzzled.

"Ayao, do you know the outcome of the eldest prince's party's rebellion?" Wen Yu asked.

Jing Yao thought for a moment and said, "He is a prince after all. He will probably be imprisoned in the clan residence forever."

Wen Yu shook his head: "The eldest prince plotted treason, his crime is unforgivable, he committed suicide by drinking poison."

"What?" Jing Yao was surprised and said, "How could the civil and military officials agree to this?"

"In addition, thousands of bloody corpses were piled up like a mountain in front of the Meridian Gate. It is said that it took a whole day just to clean up the blood on the ground."

Jing Yao was silent. At this moment, he truly knew that something was different.

The prince who was once as gentle as jade and kind to others has disappeared, and now sitting on the throne is a decisive and ruthless emperor.

It was already very late when Jing Yao left the palace, and by the time he returned home, it was completely dark.

As soon as he entered the house, he immediately went to the courtyard where he currently lived. Wen Qun heard the hurried footsteps coming from outside, and knew that Jing Yao had returned, so he quickly got up and opened the door to greet him.

As soon as Jing Yao entered the yard, he saw Wen Qun coming out of the room.

"Qun Qun, I'm back."

Jing Yao and Wen Qun looked at each other, and he said with a smile.

"Yeah!" Wen Qun smiled and nodded.

He suddenly ran to Jing Yao, hugged Jing Yao's waist, and buried his head in his waist.

Looking at Wen Qun who was hugging his waist, Jing Yao sighed slightly. After all, Wen Qun was a little boy who had never been far away from home, and he was still a little scared to leave him alone in a strange place.

Jing Yao reached out and touched Wen Qun's head, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Wen Qun shook his head and said coquettishly: "Nothing, I just missed you."

Jing Yao smiled and hugged Wen Qun tighter, "I missed you too."

The two hugged each other quietly, enjoying this warm moment.

After a while, Jing Yao patted Wen Qun on the back and said, "Okay, let's go in."

The two returned to the room together, and Jing Yao told Wen Qun everything that happened today. Wen Qun listened quietly.

Wen Qun raised his head, his eyes shining with happiness, and followed Jing Yao into the room.

Jing Yao and Wen Qun sat on the edge of the bed and began to share their experiences of the day.

Jing Yao recounted what he had seen and heard in the palace, as well as his conversations with the emperor.

Wen Qun told him about his life at home, which was simple but full of warmth.

"I made your favorite dishes today." Wen Qun said happily.

Jing Yao smiled and said, "Thank you, Qun Qun, you've worked hard."

"It's not hard. As long as I can make you happy, I will be satisfied." Wen Qun said gently.

Jing Yao nodded with emotion, "It's great to have you."

The two continued chatting, their laughter echoing in the room.

The night passed slowly, Jing Yao and Wen Qun fell asleep in each other's arms, immersed in each other's warmth.

This small courtyard has become a safe haven for their souls. No matter how noisy the outside world is, they can find peace and happiness here.