The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

Ning Yuanwu was also shocked by this.

He also realized that Ning Quan's previous reminder was not an exaggeration.

Ning Yuanwu hurriedly summoned court officials to discuss solutions.

However, if it doesn't snow, no matter how much we discuss, it's useless.

After several days of discussion, there was still no result.

In the end, Ning Yuanwu issued an order, ordering all localities to immediately seal up all grain merchants' grain, and no one was allowed to sell it privately. He also ordered local governments to collect grain from wealthy merchants and gentry.

Ning Yuanwu's move naturally aroused dissatisfaction among grain merchants and local gentry, but they did not dare to act rashly due to the imperial decree.

The military governors of various places also realized the seriousness of the problem.

They also issued orders strictly prohibiting grain stores from selling grain and forcibly collecting grain from gentry.

For a time, the entire Central Plains fell into chaos.

..........

"Based on the intelligence we've received, a severe drought is inevitable this year."

On the city wall, Ning Quan looked at the white snow in the distance and muttered to himself, with a look of sadness in his eyes.

There has not been a drop of water in all parts of the Central Plains this winter, and a severe drought is bound to break out.

I don’t know how big of a trouble it will cause by then.

"Yes, thankfully the military advisor reminded us, allowing us to be prepared and make preparations in advance."

"Although there was less snow in Beiting today than in previous years, there was still some snow. At least we can still have some harvest this year, and it won't be a complete failure."

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly.

"Is the reservoir full of water?" Ning Quan asked.

"Not yet, but soon."

"Well, that's good. I hope the drought doesn't last too long. If it lasts two or three years, it will be terrible."

Ning Quan sighed.

He was a time traveler and knew that people in ancient times depended on the weather for their livelihood.

Famine can bring great disasters to the entire country and society, and even lead to the overthrow of a dynasty.

If the drought lasts for two or three years, the Central Plains will surely be plunged into war.

Ning Quan didn't want to see this happen, but there was nothing he could do.

He is not a god and cannot change the weather.

It is already very good to be able to protect the people of Beiting.

"By the way, you said the Gulun River will not dry up, right?"

Ning Quan suddenly thought of this matter again and couldn't help but worry.

"Your Highness, you're joking. How could the Gulun River possibly dry up? The water in the Gulun River is melted snow, so there won't be any problems for more than a decade."

“It’s just that… the traffic volume has decreased, that’s for sure.”

Zhuge Liang shook his head.

"That's good!"

Ning Quan breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that the Gulun River would dry up, which would be troublesome.

Even if there are reservoirs to store water, it is not enough.

"Your Highness, is today another day for your lottery?"

Zhuge Liang suddenly asked.

"Haha, the Prime Minister remembers the lottery more clearly than I do."

"Yes, today is the day for the lottery again."

"Let's go back and see what I can draw this time. Which celebrity can I draw?"

Ning Quan said with a smile.

The two left the city wall and returned to the mansion.

As soon as he came back, Ning Quan started drawing the lottery immediately.

This time, he drew a set of textbooks.

This set of textbooks only includes three courses: physics, chemistry, and mathematics, and no other courses.

The courses range from first grade to university.

After reading it, Ning Quan was ecstatic.

He understood that this set of textbooks was of extraordinary value.

With this set of textbooks, he can change this society.

He has the confidence to push Daqian to the top of the world.

"Hahaha, good stuff."

"Prime Minister, quickly reprint all three books, print 10,000 copies of each, and distribute them to the children in the school."

Ning Quan laughed heartily, handed the first-year course to Zhuge Liang, and gave instructions.

"Your Highness, what is this?"

Zhuge Liang took the textbook and looked at Ning Quan with some confusion.

"These are textbooks that can help children understand more and acquire more knowledge."

Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Your Highness, shouldn't children learn the Four Books and Five Classics?" Zhuge Liang hesitated.

"No, you have to learn the Four Books and Five Classics, and these as well."

"You don't understand it now, but you will understand it in the future." Ning Quan patted Zhuge Liang on the shoulder.

Ning Quan is not a teacher, and even if he were, he wouldn't have the time to teach, let alone teach so many students.

The correct way to start is to give textbooks to schoolchildren, let them study on their own, and let them become interested in science on their own.

Ning Quan doesn't ask for too much, just one percent of tens of thousands of students are interested.

If there were dozens or even a few geniuses in the end, he would wake up laughing in his dreams.

"Yes, sir. I'll arrange it right away." Zhuge Liang said respectfully.

Zhuge Liang understood the magic of Ning Quan.

Since Ning Quan said so, he must have his reasons.

"Prime Minister, please don't leave yet. The lottery isn't over yet."

Seeing Zhuge Liang was about to leave, Ning Quan hurriedly shouted.

"Uh...yeah."

Zhuge Liang smiled awkwardly.

Today is not only the day for the normal lottery, but also the day for drawing famous officials and generals.

"Ding: Congratulations to the host for drawing the famous minister Changsun Wuji."

The cold mechanical sound of the system sounded.

"Haha, good, good, I actually drew Changsun Wuji." Ning Quan laughed.

Zhangsun Wuji, whose courtesy name was Fuji, was the prime minister in the early Tang Dynasty. He participated in planning the Xuanwu Gate Incident and was a truly awesome figure.

"Ding: Are you recruiting?" the system asked.

"Recruit, recruit quickly." Ning Quan said without hesitation.

Before he finished speaking, a golden light flashed and Changsun Wuji appeared in front of Ning Quan.

"Your Highness, your Highness, I, Changsun Wuji, pay my respects to you."

Changsun Wuji bowed to Ning Quan.

"No need to be so polite, just stand up." Ning Quan said with a faint smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji stood up and said.

"Prime Minister, how is it? Haven't you always said that you are in need of help?"

"Here comes the help."

Ning Quan looked at Zhuge Liang and smiled.

"Your Highness is mighty and powerful. I admire you."

Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

He complained to Ning Quan about the lack of manpower.

I didn’t expect that His Highness actually drew a civil official.

"Hahaha, Prime Minister, you are too polite. I will have to rely on you more in the future."

Ning Quan said with a bright smile.

"Changsun Wuji, this is Prime Minister Zhuge."

Then he turned around and introduced.

"Changsun Wuji greets the Prime Minister."

Changsun Wuji clasped his fists and saluted.

"Master Changsun, there's no need to be so polite. We will serve in the same court and support each other."

Zhuge Liang smiled.

"Well, now that you two have met, let's work together. I'm waiting for you to accomplish great things for me."

Ning Quan laughed happily.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we obey your command."

Changsun Wuji and Zhuge Liang answered in unison.

"Ah."

Ning Quan nodded and left.

Zhuge Liang introduced the situation of Hulan to Zhangsun Wuji.

After a while, Changsun Wuji understood everything.

Then the two of them went to the bookstore together to prepare to print textbooks.

On the other side, Ning Quan returned to the backyard.

But at this moment, the system voice sounded again.

"Ding, alert the host."

"Since the host has sufficient strength to protect himself, this system will modify the lottery rules."

"The daily lottery will be changed from once a month to once every three months."

"The military commander lottery will be changed from once every three months to once every six months."

"Please be informed, host."

Upon hearing the prompt, Ning Quan's face instantly fell.