"What's wrong with Your Majesty and your ministers?"

"I don't know, it looks like she's been crying...?"

"No way... What kind of person is the Emperor? How could he act like a woman?"

The crowd watching from afar looked at the center of the open space, and even the emperor and his officials, who were covering their faces, couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

After calming down a bit, Liu Hong looked at Cao Song and several agricultural officials in front of him, his eyes filled with a sense of relief and gratitude.

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, Your Excellencies, I thank you all. On behalf of the people of the land and future generations, I thank you all!"

Having said that, Liu Hong, disregarding his status as the emperor, bowed slightly to the agricultural officials who were working hard on the land.

"Your Majesty...no...no, Your Majesty!"

Upon seeing this, Cao Song and the other agricultural officials' expressions changed drastically, and they quickly hid to the side.

Liu Hong's sudden appearance not only startled Cao Song and his men, but also left the civil and military officials behind him and the onlookers around the open space completely astonished.

"This... Mengde, I think there's something wrong with my eyes. His Majesty seems to be... bowing to your father and the others...?"

In the Imperial Guard's ranks, Wen Chou stammered as he spoke, rubbing his eyes vigorously.

Cao Cao, however, paid no heed and stared blankly at his father and Liu Hong's figures.

Liu Hong looked sincerely at Cao Song and the other agricultural officials.

"I am not worshipping you, but Shennong... Shennong who can ensure that everyone in the world has enough to eat!"

"Your Majesty's praise is undeserved... Our humble achievements are far too insignificant to be compared with those of Shennong!"

When the emperor compared them to Shennong, they felt both honored and pressured.

"Whether we compete or not is not up to me; it's up to the people to decide..."

Liu Hong smiled, then picked up the statistics sheet and waved to Lü Qiang who was standing next to him.

Upon seeing this, Lü Qiang quickly ran to Liu Hong's side.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and tell the people around here what's written on this!"

"promise!!"

Lu Bu respectfully accepted the order, took the statistics sheet from Liu Hong, and then led a troop of Imperial Guards to disperse, informing the onlookers that the yield per mu had increased by 40%.

The scene erupted in an uproar, especially among the local people, who were most excited about the increased grain production.

"A 40% increase in production? This can't be a dream, can it...?"

"My goodness, doesn't that mean we can have several more bushels of grain left over each year?"

"Yes, with more surplus grain, we'll never have to worry about starving in famine years again..."

In an instant, countless people burst into tears of joy, their hearts overflowing with overwhelming excitement.

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Han Dynasty!!"

In an instant, cheers as loud as a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashed in all directions.

After the cheers subsided, the weighing process continued.

Soon, the yield data of the ten experimental fields were made public. The lowest yield increased by nearly 30%, while the highest yield increased by a full 50%.

Such a production volume once again sent everyone into a frenzy.

"Shennong is alive today!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, instantly igniting the entire scene.

"Shennong is alive today!!!"

In an instant, all the onlookers shouted loudly, and their eyes were filled with respect and admiration as they looked at Cao Song and the agricultural officials.

Cao Cao, standing in the crowd, also looked at his father with tears in his eyes, his gaze filled with excitement and pride.

"My father is Shennong...!"

There is probably no self-introduction in the world that is more pride-inducing.

Hearing the cheers of the crowd, Liu Hong, standing in the center of the open space, looked at Cao Song and several agricultural officials with a broad smile.

"How are you all feeling...?"

"We are truly unworthy of such honors. We only hope to reach new heights and live up to the high expectations of Your Majesty and the people..."

While the agricultural officials were delighted, they also felt a tremendous responsibility and mission weighing on their shoulders.

"You are all well-versed in your words. I wish you all continued success and that you will bring eternal peace to our Han Dynasty and all the people of the world!"

"Your Majesty's teachings will be etched in our hearts; we will dedicate ourselves to the cause until our dying breath!"

Liu Hong's words, "To usher in an era of lasting peace," instilled in Cao Song and several agricultural officials an unwavering belief that would last until death.

Hu Guang, who was standing nearby, stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Grand Minister of Agriculture and others have increased grain production. This is a great achievement for generations to come and deserves a rich reward..."

What do you all think?

"We second that proposal!!"

All the officials agreed.

Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Dou Miao beside him and asked with a smile, "I wonder what the Empress Dowager thinks is the best way to bestow a reward?"

"The emperor can decide for himself; he can bestow any reward he desires..."

Dou Miao smiled and did not intend to get involved in the matter.

Immediately, Liu Hong summoned Yin Xun, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, and said in a deep voice: "I hereby issue the following decree: Cao Song, the Minister of Agriculture, Ma Ping, and Zhang Xiao... have worked tirelessly day and night, resulting in increased grain production, and their contributions are truly remarkable!"

Cao Song was specially granted the title of Marquis of Qiao, with a fief of ten thousand households, ten thousand taels of gold, and three thousand bolts of Shu brocade...

Ma Ping was granted the title of Marquis of Shang, with a fief of eight thousand households and a reward of ten thousand taels of gold...

"Add seal..."

As Liu Hong finished speaking, silence fell over the surroundings, and everyone stared blankly at him.

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