Yun Dazheng considered for a moment, then looked at Gu Shaoyong and said, “My request is very simple. First, you can take the millet, but if it can really be used as seed, I hope you can let us common people plant it as well, instead of just focusing on the fields of nobles and big landowners.”
“That’s for sure.” Gu Shaoyong nodded without hesitation. He paused for a moment, then added, “His Majesty the King has exhausted all his efforts, all he really wants is for the people to have enough to eat and for every family to live a good life.”
“Our conscientious officials, no matter what position they hold, are all thinking about making the country strong and the people prosperous. The people are the foundation. If your rice is truly a high-yield variety, it will definitely be returned to you so that you can all grow it.”
"Furthermore, I can also make you a promise that once our agricultural scientists develop superior seeds using your rice, they will be distributed to you as a priority."
Although he felt that he couldn't completely trust the words of these influential people, Yun Dazheng thought that since they were his granddaughter's biological father, he should believe them, even just for the sake of his granddaughter.
Therefore, as soon as Gu Shaoyong finished speaking, Yun Dazheng nodded to him and then continued, "Mr. Gu made a guarantee, so I certainly believe him. However, I have a second request."
Gu Shaoyong nodded again: "Uncle Yun, please speak."
Yun Dazheng continued, "Secondly, I hope that you can protect these rice plants well and make sure they don't fall into the hands of foreigners."
"Actually, I can tell you the truth. This rice may not necessarily be suitable for planting. It's just that I've seen too many foreigners bully us Chinese people, so even if there's only the slightest possibility, I don't want our good things to fall into the hands of foreigners."
"Those are all insatiable jackals."
Gu Shaoyong nodded in agreement and said, "Uncle Yun is right. There is never true friendship between countries, only interests. Don't worry, even without your explanation, I will not let anyone take advantage of our country for nothing."
This is also his bottom line as a diplomat.
Of course, he wouldn't tell Yun Dazheng this.
"Alright." Yun Dazheng felt somewhat relieved after hearing Gu Shaoyong's words. Of course, he couldn't be completely at ease, but at least he felt reassured. In addition, he knew that the items couldn't stay in his hands, so he immediately nodded and said, "In that case, I have no other requests. I'm at ease entrusting the items to you to take to the country."
Just then, Yunduo brought out a glass of cooled boiled water mixed with honey produced by the bee colony that had been enhanced by Xiao Jiu. She saw her grandfather and father chatting happily and felt happy too.
These are all family members she cherishes, and if they can accept each other, it would be a very pleasant thing for her.
So when she arrived in front of Yun Dazheng and the others, Yun Duo made no attempt to hide her feelings. She smiled and placed the two cups of honey water she was carrying next to Yun Dazheng and Gu Shaoyong, saying in a clear voice, "Grandpa, Dad, have some water. I made it myself, try it."
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