Datang: My apprentice is Princess Changle

Chapter 18
Chapter 18 Official worship as Shaoqing
Half an mu yields a thousand catties.

It's too unbelievable.

If promoted on a large scale, hybrid rice should be planted.

Then, Datang's national strength will be even stronger than it is now.

As for Qin Yang, he will be remembered forever by the world, and it is not an exaggeration to compare him to Shen Nong, who can be praised by a monument.

Public opinion is the sky.

Only when the food harvest is good and the people have money will the country be strong.

Li Ke was in the royal family and was taught by a famous teacher since he was a child. He naturally understood the people's livelihood and understood the truth.

"Master, you are truly a god."

Li Ke was completely convinced. Every time he saw Qin Yang, the other party always brought him great surprises.

Qin Yang just smiled at Li Ke's praise.

"Master, can you bring me some rice back? I want to give it to my father. He will be very happy if he knows about it."

Li Ke said excitedly.

If his father Li Shimin knew that planting hybrid rice can produce a thousand catties of grain, he would be as excited as himself.

Looking at Li Ke's expectant eyes, Qin Yang nodded in agreement.

He originally planned to ask Li Ke to bring some rice back to attract Li Shimin's attention.

After all, rice is more important than cigarettes.

Once the hybrid rice spreads, the profits will definitely make many people greedy.

In order to prevent someone from interfering.

At the same time, it was also to stop the nobles from making trouble.

Qin Yang had no intention of hiding it. Only by letting Li Shimin know about hybrid rice and then promulgating the decree could he firmly grasp the initiative and make the nobles intimidated.

Daming Palace.

Li Shimin had just finished his meal and was currently reading an ancient book.

"Your Majesty, King Wu asks to see you."

Eunuch Wang Hai came in and reported softly.

"pass."

Li Shimin was fascinated and said casually.

"Yes."

Wang Hai retreated.

Soon.

Wang Hai walked in with Li Ke.

"My son kowtowed to my father."

Li Ke suppressed the excitement in his heart and saluted Li Shimin.

"Ke'er, what are you so excited about?"

Li Shimin didn't even raise his head, he could tell just from Li Ke's tone of voice.

"Father, God bless me, Tang."

Before Li Ke finished speaking, Li Shimin put down the book in his hand, raised his head, looked at Li Ke, frowned and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? The Tang Dynasty has always had good weather."

"Father, this son-in-law doesn't mean that."

Li Ke realized that he had said something wrong and quickly explained: "I got something from Qin Yang. Once this thing spreads, the national power of the Tang Dynasty will inevitably become stronger."

Qin Yang?

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes, and said, "What is it?"

Li Ke took out a small cloth bag from his cuff and handed it to the eunuch Wang Hai, who then presented it to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took the cloth bag from Wang Hai, and after opening it, he found rice inside.

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "It's just rice."

Li Ke said calmly, "Father, please take out the rice inside and have a closer look."

Li Shimin didn't hesitate to let him take out some rice from the cloth bag.

next moment.

The expression on Li Shimin's face changed instantly.

The rice in his hand was as white as jade, full of grains, and looked extremely attractive.

Just from the appearance of the rice, it can be seen that this is high-quality rice, and it is even several times better than the rice tributed by foreign countries.

"Qin Yang gave this to you?"

Li Shimin looked surprised, looked at Li Ke, and asked.

"Exactly."

Li Ke nodded, and continued: "This rice is not only of excellent quality, but also, half an acre can produce a thousand catties."

Half an mu yields a thousand catties?
Li Shimin was stunned.

The eunuch Wang Hai, who was waiting by the side, was also dumbfounded.

If, as Li Ke said, half an acre can produce a thousand catties of rice, it would be difficult for Datang not to become strong!

"Xuan Qinyang has entered the palace, I want to ask him personally."

Li Shimin was very excited. As the founder of the Tang Dynasty, he knew how important food was to a dynasty and even the people.

Half an mu yields a thousand catties.

If planted on a large scale, it would feed everyone in the Tang Dynasty, and the national power of the Tang Dynasty would be even stronger than it is now.

Li Shimin looked at Li Ke and praised him, "Ke'er, you did a good job."

Li Ke's expression was indifferent, and he cupped his hands and responded: "Thank you for your praise, this is what a son of a minister should do."

After half an hour.

Qin Yang rushed to Daming Palace.

Seeing Li Shimin, as before, Qin Yang excused himself with leg pain.

Li Shimin's heart is like a mirror.

Knowing that Qin Yang didn't want to salute, he did as he pleased.

Besides, Qin Yang's personality also suits his own taste.

Li Shimin cut to the chase and asked, "Qin Yang, did you grow this rice?"

"It's the grass people."

Qin Yang nodded.

"Can half an acre really produce a thousand catties?"

Li Shimin wanted to get a real answer from Qin Yang, so he deliberately threatened: "You have to answer clearly, if you let me know that you lied to me, it will be a crime of deceiving the emperor!"

Qin Yang said: "Your Majesty, it is true that half an mu of rice can produce a thousand catties."

Li Shimin looked at Qin Yang for a long time, saw that his expression was serious, and he didn't seem to be lying at all, so he continued to ask: "Where do you get this grain?"

"The grass people cultivated it themselves."

Qin Yang naturally wouldn't tell the truth, besides, he had a golden finger, he could only know about it, one more person would know, the more dangerous it would be.

"It is indeed a rare talent."

After receiving Qin Yang's exact answer, Li Shimin nodded and said, "How long does it take for this rice to mature?"

"One month!"

"what?"

Li Shimin was taken aback, stood up quickly, and asked, "What did you say? Say it again!"

“This grain only takes one month from planting to harvesting.”

Qin Yang had expected that Li Shimin would be shocked, so when he answered again, there was no surprise on his face, and he was very indifferent.

one month! !
Li Shimin sat back on the dragon chair again, his eyes full of astonishment.

In his perception, even early rice can only be harvested twice a year.

But Qin Yang's rice is completely different.

It can be harvested once a month.

That's twelve times a year.

Half an acre can produce a thousand catties.

Thinking of what Li Ke said just now, God really blessed the Tang Dynasty.

The expression on Li Shimin's face kept changing.

The king of Wu, Li Ke, and the eunuch Wang Hai could only watch silently, not daring to disturb them.

It's been a long time.

Li Shimin finally came to his senses, and looked at Qin Yang, his eyes were completely different from before.

"Qin Yang, I will make an exception today and canonize you as Yushi."

This decision was made after Li Shimin's deliberation. After all, the rice planted by Qin Yang can be extolled by monuments.

"Don't hurry up and thank you."

The eunuch Wang Hai had sharp eyes and quick hands. Seeing Qin Yang standing where he was, he didn't show any signs of thanking him, so he could only remind him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qin Yang bowed his hands towards Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I have an unkind request!!"

(End of this chapter)