Besides word of mouth, the most convenient and effective way to promote is through flyers. They can be posted in various counties and taken to different places. Of course, the flyers should contain the most eye-catching information.
With vigorous promotion from several counties, from Ningdu County to Heyang County, and then to the more distant Qi'an County... gradually reaching even the prefectural city of Liuzhou, and even the provincial capital of Bai Province, as well as neighboring Qijiang and Lingzhou...
The Liuzhou County Specialty Products Fair quickly became a hot topic of conversation. Firstly, everyone was curious because they had never heard of such a fair before. Secondly, the promotional materials were very attractive, including duck eggs that could ooze oil, soy sauce with a unique flavor from a century-old family, the already famous Qingyun tea, and even precious white fungus and wood ear fungus. Merchants who had heard of or seen the promotional materials were eager to participate.
The Liuzhou County Special Exhibition is scheduled to be held on August 20th, which is half a month from now, and will last for three days.
During this time, Madam Liang came to Linjia Village to look for her, but she refused to see her. Her memorial had already been submitted, and there was no point in saying anything more. Since she had taken such a risky path, she had to bear the corresponding consequences.
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In Kyoto, Eunuch Qi had already arrived. Knowing the importance of this matter, he had deliberately sped up his journey.
The next day, a pile of clods of earth appeared in the main hall of the imperial court, leaving the civil and military officials below puzzled.
The emperor, seated on his high throne, spoke in a deep voice: "Eunuch Qi, read Consort Hui's memorial to all the ministers."
The ministers below twitched when they heard the name "Consort Hui".
Eunuch Qi stepped forward, holding the memorial, and said loudly, "Your subject, Lady Song Lin, reports: Since receiving my title, I have always been grateful for the grace bestowed upon His Majesty and the court. I know that His Majesty cherishes the people and regards their livelihood and well-being as the most important matters of the nation, which is why I, a mere peasant woman, have received such imperial favor... As a court lady, I receive a salary from the court, and every day I think about how to repay His Majesty's great kindness. I know that grain has always been a matter of great concern to His Majesty and a major issue for the court. Therefore, I have painstakingly researched and developed a seed soaking technique to increase rice yield..."
However, by the grace of Heaven, my great Yin Dynasty has been blessed. I, your humble servant, have discovered a foreign crop called taro, also known as potato. This potato can be used as a staple food. After my wife and my son, Lin Nongshi, tried planting it, the yield per acre was gratifying..."
What followed was a series of data, as well as explanations of the planting seasons in the north and south, the population it could supply, and the various benefits the crop could bring to our country.
The ministers below listened with their eyes widening, especially when they heard that it could be planted in some places in both the north and south, and even two seasons could be grown, with such a large yield per acre. They were utterly shocked.
They knew how much benefit this would bring to the people of the world, and that even the supplies for the northern war would be secured without any worries.
When Eunuch Qi finished reading, the court was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
After one breath, two breaths, and three breaths, the ministers erupted in a tidal wave of congratulations, and some of the veteran ministers who were devoted to the people were so excited that their faces were trembling.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! Heaven protects our Great Yin Dynasty!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! The people of the Great Yin Dynasty will finally no longer go hungry!"
"This is all thanks to Heaven's benevolence in bestowing blessings upon our Great Yin Dynasty..."
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Amidst the congratulations, the Crown Prince and Lord Liang secretly clenched their fists. Damn it, they should have been the ones to present the potatoes.
The emperor greeted the congratulations from his ministers with a dignified expression, revealing neither joy nor anger. He raised his hand, and the ministers gradually quieted down.
He began, "My dear ministers, please be patient. Consort Hui has presented another memorial. Eunuch Qi, please continue reading it to you all."
Eunuch Qi, understanding the situation, loudly proclaimed, "Your Majesty, Song Lin, reports: I am but a humble peasant woman, devoted solely to serving the court, bringing happiness to the people, and relieving His Majesty's burdens. Heaven has blessed our Great Yin Dynasty, allowing me to find these potatoes, but I never imagined they would bring such utter destruction upon my entire family and even my entire village..."
Lieutenant Liang threatened the lives of my entire family of over ten people in order to seize potatoes... The villagers stood up for my family and fought bravely... But Lieutenant Liang ordered his soldiers to draw their swords and suppress them, almost causing a bloodbath and leaving countless wronged souls in our village... Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has ruled the world with benevolence, and the people live in peace and prosperity. Yet, Lieutenant Liang has so blatantly disregarded the laws and regulations and shown no regard for His Majesty's benevolent rule... Fortunately, thanks to His Majesty's grace, Eunuch Qi arrived in time, saving my entire family and the entire village from this calamity..."
The officials below were increasingly shocked as they listened. When Eunuch Qi finished reading, the court was completely silent, and everyone's breath seemed to have frozen.
Minister of Personnel Yan immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, how dare a mere captain disregard the imperial consort personally appointed by Your Majesty, and even try to steal someone else's credit, use troops to suppress the people, and disregard the law? This is a heinous crime against Heaven! I beg Your Majesty to investigate and punish Captain Liang immediately!"
Lord Qin also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely outrageous! To commit such crimes against the common people and the women of the court is utterly disrespectful to Your Majesty and the court! Commander Liang must be investigated and punished immediately."
The ministers all shouted in unison, "We beseech Your Majesty to investigate and punish Commandant Liang!"
The emperor's face was cold and stern, his eyes narrowed slightly, already showing a hint of anger.
"How dare a mere captain act so arrogantly and disregard the laws of our dynasty! What about me, the emperor? What about the imperial court?!"
When the emperor unleashed his power, a heavy sense of oppressive authority swept over the court officials below, who immediately knelt down in unison.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger and take care of your health!"
The emperor threw down the memorial: "I think you all think I've lived too long."
"We dare not!"
The assembled officials knelt on the ground and spoke in unison.
For a moment, only the soft sound of breathing filled the court. Then, a majestic voice rang out from above: "Immediately punish and investigate Liang Houdeng, the Flying Cavalry Commandant." The emperor paused, his eyes sweeping over the officials below, before continuing, "Let Minister Liang handle this investigation. If he fails, he need not come to see me again."
Lord Liang was immediately startled, while the expressions of the assembled officials below were subtle.
He didn't dare raise his head and knelt down, saying, "Your subject obeys!"
Then a deep voice came from the high position: "Huiyi has made meritorious contributions in discovering the high-yield new grain, and is hereby promoted to the rank of Fourth-Rank Gongren. Lin, the Agricultural Secretary, has cultivated and developed methods for the new grain, resulting in a bumper harvest, and is hereby promoted to the rank of Seventh-Rank Agricultural Secretary."
This time, no one raised any further questions. All the civil and military officials knew that Consort Hui's contribution to the Great Yin Dynasty was profound and enormous, and she had become a highly sought-after favorite in the Emperor's eyes.
After the court meeting ended, the emperor summoned several important ministers, as well as the second prince and the crown prince, to the imperial study for a discussion, but notably did not summon the eldest prince.
The eldest prince, his face ashen, exchanged a glance with Lord Liang and hurriedly left, as undercurrents began to surge again in the court.
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