Chapter 639: Opening of School
Liang Cheng and Zheng Shicheng looked at each other, and they both thought of the key.
"Your Highness is quite right." Although Qi Hongjun didn't know the specifics, he had grasped some key information from the conversation between the others. "There's a severe drought outside right now, and this year's harvest will definitely be lower than in previous years. This is a good time for us to stock up on grain!"
The foundation for storing grain is to build high walls. Only when you have the ability to protect the stored grain can you store it with confidence.
Qi Hongjun said this because he had witnessed with his own eyes the process of northern Hubei's transition from drought to abundant water resources. It would be better to say that he had confidence in God rather than in northern Hubei.
Because in Qi Hongjun's view, Shengze is the true emperor, and God is partial.
"Mr. Qi is right. This year we must expand the area of sweet potato cultivation. It is said that there are several high-yield crops at the planting base, and we must hurry to get them out." Zheng Shicheng also said.
The harvest outside was poor due to drought. With Sheng Zhan's personality, it was good enough for him to give a few meals of porridge to prevent the people from starving to death. How could he have the money and energy to start a war?
King Zhao will not move for the time being. In addition to being wary of Shengze, the six northwestern states are also having a hard time this year. The people's complaints will always affect morale, and naturally it is not a good time to start a war.
This gave northern Hubei an opportunity, allowing them to act freely according to their previous plan.
"What are sweet potatoes?" Qi Hongjun had never heard of this crop.
Zheng Shicheng immediately explained the situation with the sweet potatoes, and at the end he said, "Thanks to the Sixth Daughter of Master Shen's family, she has helped us discover a lot of good things in northern Hubei."
The previous coal mines, cotton, sweet potatoes and other items, as well as this time's salt mines, are simply the lucky stars sent by the gods to help Your Highness.
Qi Hongjun was rescued by Shen Qingqian yesterday and had a meal at the Shen family in the evening. However, he didn't know last night that it was the Shen family of Master Shen. When he heard Zheng Shicheng say this, he couldn't help but get excited.
"So she's a descendant of Shen Ruiyuan. No wonder. I heard that Shen Jun values a granddaughter the most in his family. She must be the one he's talking about."
Zheng Shicheng nodded and said, "Yes, the Grand Tutor has always kept the Sixth Miss by his side."
Some things are really destined by God. If Master Shen had not trained his granddaughter in this way, how could the Shen family still live a stable life after being exiled today?
"What a pity, what a pity!" Qi Hongjun sighed and shook his head. He only regretted that his words were insignificant and he was not in the court that day, otherwise he would have to do something for the Shen family.
Sheng Ze pursed his lips and said, "Teacher, there's no need to sigh. I was thinking a while ago that there aren't many schools in northern Hubei, and there aren't many students going to the imperial court to take the imperial examinations every year. The education of the people in northern Hubei is too backward. Now that you're here, it's inevitable that you'll have to open a few more schools and academies."
The children in Huanxiyuan are taught by Shen Jun and Shen Qingqian, but children in other places do not have such conditions.
"We are going to open schools and academies." Liang Cheng was stunned when he heard this. This was something he had never thought of.
Qi Hongjun was very happy. "If Your Highness needs me, I will do my best to get this done."
Teaching and educating people was what he was most interested in and loved the most. He retired to the mountains because there were too many corrupt things in the court, so he had no choice but to seek peace and quiet.
"Establishing a school is a good thing, but Your Highness, have you ever thought that we still have a lot of things to do now, and whether this matter can be delayed?" Zheng Shicheng said.
Sheng Ze was about to reply when Qi Hongjun spoke first.
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