After farming, I opened a family tree

When Minister Zhao walked out of the palace gate, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, thinking that Shen Tang would be a big deal in the future.

You are already considered to be someone who can be counted with His Majesty.

The next day, there was a court meeting.

Many families already knew that Minister Zhao had returned from Jiangnan, and many wanted to come to his house to inquire about the news.

As a result, they didn't expect that this guy would go to the palace to meet the emperor immediately, so they didn't even have the chance to enter the palace to inquire about the news.

Despite this, most of the relatives and friends who were close to Minister Zhao had already received the news and roughly understood the emperor's attitude.

However, the court remained peaceful on the surface, but the situation was turbulent inside.

"Your Majesty, this kind of rice should be confiscated by the imperial court and planted by officials specifically responsible for agricultural affairs!"

"I second the proposal!"

This was the official who advocated confiscating rice seeds from the court.

"Your Majesty! Absolutely not! Not only can we harvest the rice seeds and plant them successfully, but if the imperial court were to seize the farmers' entire year's harvest, wouldn't it seem like we're oppressing the people?"

"What do you mean by oppressing the people? Wouldn't it be better if the imperial court gave the farmer some compensation?"

"Can you guarantee that the seeds from Jiangnan will produce such a high yield per mu in the capital?"

"Your Majesty, I believe that we should let the farmers grow the rice. This year, we should carefully observe and record the planting process! At the same time, it would be most appropriate to have the Ministry of Revenue send someone to Shenjia Village!"

At the critical moment, it was the Grand Tutor who stood up and spoke.

"Taifu, what you said makes sense!"

"It's true!"

Minister Zhao had already decided not to speak during the court meeting today. While watching his colleagues arguing, he was already waiting to see their expressions when they heard that a woman had grown such rice.

The Grand Tutor is a veteran of three dynasties, and his words carry great weight.

He was obviously a member of the imperial party, so when the Taifu said this, everyone understood that this might be the emperor's intention.

Sure enough, when Emperor Jing heard what the Grand Tutor said, he expressed his affirmation.

"As expected, the Grand Tutor still cares deeply about the people. It is settled then. The rice will continue to be cultivated by that family. The imperial court will purchase the rice during next autumn's harvest."

These two thousand kilograms of rice seeds can produce hundreds of thousands of kilograms next year, and then there will be a lot of grain seeds.

The officials who failed to obtain grain seeds were very angry!

"My dear ministers, you have been arguing for a long time and must be tired. Coincidentally, Lord Zhao has also brought some new rice from Shenjia Village. I have already asked the imperial kitchen to make porridge.

My dear ministers, please come with me and taste the taste of this rice that yields a thousand catties per mu."

Everyone was stunned when they heard what Emperor Jing said.

This was the first time they had acted so brazenly in the Golden Palace, and there had never been such a thing since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty.

"Although it's against etiquette, I think this rice is truly rare. I'm sure you all are as curious as I am."

The ministers had to get up very early to attend the court. Those with high positions and standing near the front did not even dare to eat too much, for fear that they would be inconvenienced and lose their manners in front of the emperor.

But if you ask about tasting the taste of the rice that produces a thousand kilograms per mu, that would make people curious.

After waiting for a long time, each of the ministers held a small bowl of white porridge in their hands.

No additional ingredients are added, and the simplest method is to boil it in water.

The porridge is delicate and exudes the unique fragrance of rice. The rice grains are cooked skillfully by the imperial chef and bloom into rice flowers.

The warm white rice porridge soothes the rumbling stomach in the morning and makes you feel satisfied.

The rice in Daqi is not big and the grains are not full.

Although hybrid rice in later generations may not taste as good as the fine rice from the north, in Da Qi, such rice is much more delicious than tribute rice!

There were also rules for attending court in the Great Qi Dynasty. Those above the fifth rank were required to attend court every day, while those below the fifth rank only had to attend court on the first and fifteenth day of each month.

Therefore, when the ministers received the bowl of porridge, they found that the rice was actually better than the one they ate at home!

Eat without talking and sleep without talking.

Despite this, many ministers still gathered together to discuss in low voices.

It was clear at a glance that Emperor Jing was sitting at the top.

After everyone put down their bowls, Emperor Jing asked a question.

"My dear ministers, what do you think of the reward that should be given to the Shen family for growing such a treasure?"

"Your Majesty, why not send more gold and silver from the imperial court? Ordinary farmers will have enough food and clothing for their whole lives, and I think they will be grateful for your grace."

A minister spoke.

How much silver can this farmer earn in a year? Even if he is given a thousand taels of silver, it will be enough for him to spend for a lifetime.

After hearing this, Minister Zhao couldn't help but sneer.

"Sir Wang, the Shen family is not short of money. The money she has is much higher than our salary! I guess she won't be interested in it!"

The other party didn't believe it and retorted:

"They're just an ordinary peasant family. Could it be that Lord Zhao has been bewitched by that family during his trip to the south of the Yangtze River and started speaking well of them?"

"Lord Wang, it's inevitable that people in the capital will lag behind in news. My Lords, I'm sure you all know about the soap that's become all the rage in the capital lately."

Minister Zhao paused for a moment before speaking slowly.

"This soap is made by the Shen family!"

After Minister Zhao finished speaking, several officials who wanted to agree with Lord Wang immediately retracted their legs.

This soap is sold for ten taels of silver per piece in Beijing!

Even ten taels of silver can’t buy it!

The court officials present were either from aristocratic families, nobles, or nobles. There were many female relatives in their families. How could I not have heard of this!

It is said that after using it once, he no longer looks down on bath beans.

There are also many people who have used soap. Although it is expensive, it is indeed useful!

It seems that this family is really not short of money.

"I don't know how many people this family has, but they can give them a small official position. From being a farmer to an official in one fell swoop, this is already a huge change of status!"

Someone else suggested.

Minister Zhao spoke again:

“It’s a pity, this farm family is simple, with only three people in the family, but the couple only has one daughter, named Shen Tang.

My Lords, this rice was also grown by Shen Tang, and this soap was also made by Shen Tang!"

"I don't believe it. A mere girl, it must be the work of her parents. They love their child and want to earn credit for their daughter! It must be like this!"

"That's right, how can a mere woman be so powerful!"

Minister Zhao couldn't believe that someone would make such malicious speculations! He was furious:

"You mean I deceived the Emperor?"

"What's wrong with women? The world is so big, there are so many extraordinary people. If you haven't seen them, you are short-sighted!"

The two sides seemed to be on the verge of a conflict.

Emperor Jing, sitting at the top, spoke, and everyone quieted down.

"Why don't you all take a look at this collection of poems I received and appreciate it together."

Emperor Jing's personal eunuch turned around and took out a book from behind the screen.

It was the collection of poems about plum blossoms!