The common people were very optimistic about this project and were just waiting for the imperial envoy sent by the emperor to teach them how to plant it.
Ten days later, when all the potatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes had been harvested, the officials were shocked by the reported figures.
Each of the three crops yielded at least 1,000 jin per mu, a yield that completely overturned their worldview.
They hadn't expected that what Emperor Jing said was true and that he hadn't lied to them.
That means that after the Great Yong Dynasty had these three crops, it completely solved the difficulties in people's lives.
We won't be afraid of starving to death if there's a disaster in the future.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we can begin to popularize it tomorrow."
The most excited were Yuan Zhengqi and his group.
He and the Minister of Works have been staying at home for the past few months.
Now that they've finally seen results, and at such a high rate, how could they not be excited?
"Yes, Your Majesty, I am ready."
The Minister of Works was also overjoyed.
God knows how devastated he was when he received this assignment a few months ago.
It's probably only Emperor Jing who would do something like appointing a Minister of Works who was in charge of construction to handle the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue.
Fortunately, they had a planting manual, and they finally lived up to expectations and successfully grew the plants.
This is a moment that will be remembered in history.
"Very good, then you can set off tomorrow with the seeds."
Emperor Jing waved his hand, signaling Yuan Zhengqi and the others to go and make preparations.
The carefree king has changed his demeanor; he has been very silent these past few days, trying to minimize his presence.
That day, the Empress Dowager approached Emperor Jing, wanting Prince Xiaoyao to participate in the popularization of crops.
Emperor Jing rejected the proposal outright, saying that Yuan Zhengqi and his group had been learning how to cultivate the crops for several months and were the best candidates.
The underlying meaning is that the carefree prince knows nothing, so will he help or hinder the journey?
Naturally, the attempt to persuade them failed.
Upon learning this, the carefree king fell completely silent and deliberately minimized his presence.
The next day.
Yuan Zhengqi, the Third Prince, Ji Chun, and others led the seeds and their men northward from the capital.
Yan Yongning, the fourth prince, and Wu Yan, who was carrying the seeds, headed south.
The two groups began to expand their influence, with the capital city as their starting point.
Before going to any new place, he would first explain how to plant the crops in the county town, and then go to each of the selected experimental villages.
Teach them how to plant.
Both sides were warmly welcomed by the people.
Of course, we also encountered several groups of people trying to intercept us along the way.
However, with Jing Le sending a bodyguard to protect them, those people had no chance to succeed.
The Carefree Prince's Mansion.
A man in black knelt on one knee and said, "Master, news has come from Anba that all the intercepting forces have been wiped out, not a single one survived."
"bump!"
The teacup in his hand was crushed to pieces.
A moment later, the Carefree King waved his hand and said coldly, "You really are useless. What about An San?"
Another man in black immediately spoke up: "Reporting to Master, they also failed over there. Our men went to investigate at the time."
"They all died from a single, swift, and clean sword wound to the throat, all at the hands of one man."
These words made the atmosphere in the study even more somber.
The carefree king frowned, thinking to himself: One sword to the throat, or the hand of one person?
He had never heard of such a capable person by Emperor Jing's side.
Who exactly are these people?
Will it affect my plans?
"Send people to investigate and make sure they know who these people are working for."
"Yes, Master."
...
A few days later.
The annual royal hunt has begun.
At this time of year, the emperor would lead his civil and military officials to the royal hunting grounds for a hunting competition.
Whoever hunts the most prey will receive a reward from the emperor.
This can also be considered a form of team building in ancient times.
"Is this the villa?"
Jing Le had been sitting with Emperor Jing the whole way, and was only now being carried off the carriage.
[It's quite impressive, built against the mountain; I suppose the mountain behind it was a hunting ground.]
Jing Le guessed correctly; the entire mountain behind the villa was a hunting ground.
The animals inside have multiplied to an excessive number.
That's why there are still so many animals here every year.
The villa was built very large.
Even ministers had courtyards of corresponding rank for their families to use.
Jing Le naturally went to Emperor Jing's courtyard, since there were plenty of rooms there, enough to comfortably house a three-year-old child like her.
"Let's go inside and rest. Tomorrow is the official hunting day, and your father will take you hunting then."
Emperor Jing gently stroked Jing Le's hair and spoke softly.
"Great! Father, you must take the lead and crush all the other ministers."
Jing Le flattered the emperor appropriately, making him laugh heartily.
"Hahaha, very good, very good. What Lele says, Father will naturally agree."
On one side, there is harmony and joy; on the other, there is intrigue and backstabbing.
The Empress Dowager didn't actually have to come; after all, she had declined before citing poor health.
They did come today.
"How are the arrangements?"
The Empress Dowager looked nervously at Prince Xiaoyao; today was the crucial day for success or failure.
If Emperor Jing were to die, she would be 80% certain that she could directly place Prince Xiaoyao on the throne.
After all, she already had leverage over those members of the royal family.
With their support, things will be much easier to get started.
"Don't worry, the men have been lying in ambush there for a day now, just waiting for the Emperor to arrive..."
The carefree prince had already sent people to lie in wait, just in time for Emperor Jing to arrive.
On the other side, the officials brought their families to their respective courtyards.
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