Who understands? He traveled through time with a high-spec spatial ability.

The constables sent out quickly returned to report that the three people invited were all at home and would arrive soon.

As noon approaches, and it's a holiday, if you invite someone over, you should always promise to treat them to a meal.

Tell Qiao Jingjing to go to the backyard to rest for a while and have lunch, then instruct the servants to prepare a feast. When it's over, invite Qiao Jingjing to the council hall.

After Qiao Jingjing left, Lu Qinbei was still reliving the conversation, unable to contain his excitement.

If I truly succeed in implementing this, I will be the only one in the entire Liang province to achieve such a yield. A yield of nearly a thousand catties per mu was something I wouldn't have dared to even dream of in the past.

He understood Qiao's intentions perfectly. On one hand, she longed for this achievement; on the other hand, she worried that she wouldn't be able to keep this immense wealth.

Therefore, she needed to find a reliable backer, and he, as the county magistrate, naturally became her first choice for seeking protection from higher authorities.

He guessed that before coming to see him, Qiao Yatou had probably learned about his personality and character through various channels. If it weren't for the fact that her unfilial son was her friend, and that he considered himself an honest official, she would never have revealed these cards so easily.

However, one thing puzzled him: if his son listened to her advice, why had he acted so ridiculously before?

Didn't they know each other before? But if they only recently became acquainted, how could she have controlled this good-for-nothing son in such a short time?

After Qiao Jingjing had her meal at Madam Feng's place, about half an hour later, a maid came in to tell her to go to the council hall.

Upon arriving at the council hall, Qiao Jingjing saw County Magistrate Lu Qinbei and a slightly older middle-aged man sitting on either side of the table in front of the long table, in armchairs.

They looked serious, their sharp eyes fixed on the doorway. The other two sat in chairs facing each other on the right side of the center of the hall, tea already served on a small table between them.

When Qiao Jingjing entered, she glanced around and couldn't help but exclaim in her heart: This is the council hall of ancient times!

She found the place spacious and bright, with calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls and a red carpet on the floor, giving it an elegant and dignified feel.

The overall atmosphere is dignified and solemn, as if people would unconsciously become serious here.

This orderly atmosphere made Qiao Jingjing realize that there was a reason why the ancients established special council halls. Here, one could better concentrate, think carefully about problems, and make wise decisions.

Qiao Jingjing took a deep breath, silently reminding herself to remain calm and demonstrate her intelligence. She knew this meeting was crucial to resolving the dispute and required her to fully utilize her wisdom and abilities.

She walked to the center of the hall and sat down on the left, followed closely by a maid who brought her a cup of tea. The magistrate dismissed his attendants, leaving only the five of them present.

The four of them began observing Qiao Jingjing the moment she stepped into the hall.

The three were curious about what kind of girl dared to make such a boast, while Magistrate Lu wanted to know if this girl could remain calm and composed in such a situation.

After a brief introduction, He Zili spoke.

"Young lady, I am the registrar of the county government, in charge of money and grain. The county magistrate has already told us about the high-yield rice varieties. However, I would like to hear your explanation of the key points."

It was Registrar He who spoke, and his tone was normal. But Qiao Jingjing could still sense the doubt in his voice. She wasn't annoyed; this was perfectly normal.

"What exactly do you, my lord and the other officials, wish to know? Please feel free to ask. I will be happy to provide a precise answer."

"Alright. Miss Qiao, we've examined these rice seeds. Even if they're of superior quality, how did you manage to triple the yield per mu?"

Qiao Jingjing smiled, this was one of her strengths, "Simply put, it's about seedling cultivation, transplanting, prevention, and finally, the investment in new equipment."

County Magistrate Li then asked, "What is seedling cultivation? What are the new types of equipment?"

"I accidentally discovered that the rice in my family's paddy field was not growing well. After carefully observing the paddy fields in my own family and the whole village, I found the defects in the current rice planting methods."

Then, he explained how to cultivate seedlings, the benefits of seedling cultivation, and how to prevent pests and diseases to ensure good rice seedling growth. The listeners were pleasantly surprised.

"Pre-harvest seedlings not only allow us to select the best seedlings, but also shorten the waiting time. After the first rice harvest, we can immediately plow the fields, irrigate, and transplant the rice seedlings. We can then harvest another crop in October."

“I have already tried these methods in Daba Village, and they work. Adults can go and inquire about them.”

Several adults, whose combined age was over 200, were as excited as children at this moment!

Their eyes gleamed, and their faces beamed with excitement and fighting spirit.

This is not just a political achievement, but a great accomplishment that will be recorded in history! They could hardly hide their excitement and fervor.

After all, we are all well-read people, and when we chose to become officials, we all had the original intention of serving the court and bringing benefits to the people.

Now that this opportunity has finally arrived, how could they not be excited?

Master Ma, who hadn't spoken until now, asked, "Then what is this device...?"

"It's a threshing machine and a nine-toothed furrow. The furrows speed up the plowing process and increase efficiency; the threshing machine saves labor and keeps the rice grains intact. This is crucial for seed saving."

The four men exchanged glances, and then Master Ma walked up to the magistrate and whispered, "Sir, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I believe it should be implemented."

Qiao Jingjing's clear voice rang out again: "My lords, the people's livelihood is the foundation of the country, and food is of paramount importance. When the people have food in their pockets and can eat their fill, that is the most important thing in the world."

"I could have ignored it and kept these rice seeds to make my own fortune, but though I am young, I cannot bear to see the common people suffering in misery and hardship."

Master Ma and the others were astonished by the extraordinary vision and breadth of mind of this young girl. "Young friend Qiao, your insight is truly remarkable!"

"My lord, don't hesitate, make the decision yourself."

Magistrate Lu slammed his hand on the table. "Good!"

“Girl, our Runan County is the fiefdom of the Seventh Prince. You can guess where the obstacles lie even if I don’t tell you. My hesitation just now was also due to these complicated circumstances.”

I will do my best to promote your rice varieties and equipment. But you should also be prepared in advance; if someone from higher up interferes, you need to have a plan in place.”

Qiao Jingjing bowed respectfully: "Yes. This junior understands."

"Then let's discuss how to promote the new rice variety."

"My lords, as I just mentioned, food is fundamental. But if we want to improve the economy, we need to find other ways. I am not very talented, but I have some skills that I can use to quickly amass wealth. In particular, I can sell my products beyond the borders to the Great Yan Kingdom."

With this two-pronged approach, Nanling County will surely be transformed.

Lu Qinbei laughed heartily, "You're quite something, girl. I'm afraid I'll have to bow to you someday."

He never imagined that his words would become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and that it would happen in just one year.