Chapter 153 Opportunity
Chapter 153 Opportunity
Having said this, there was complete silence.
There was silence in all four seats, even Xie Huaiguang did not say a word, nor did he continue drinking. Instead, he sat quietly, his handsome profile calm, and he quietly thought about Gu Zilu's words.
Fruit trees can produce sweet and large fruits because of the management of farmers. The theories of scholars have no effect on whether fruit trees can bear fruit.
Looking at it this way, it seems a bit ironic, but a machine like the country cannot function without anyone.
So, it can only be said that everyone has his or her own specialties.
Gu Zilu's answer successfully aroused Emperor Jing's interest. Zhao Jingcheng couldn't help but say, "Since Gu Ziyun's results don't count, then it's up to you..."
Zhao Jingcheng wanted to let Gu Zilu take over, so that he could ask Gu Zilu about the details in detail. Moreover, it seems that this young man is a truly knowledgeable and talented person, worthy of being the second place in the imperial examination. If he stays in the court, he will definitely make some achievements. As for the financial problems that have been bothering him, maybe they will be solved with the arrival of Gu Zilu.
Therefore, Zhao Jingcheng was looking forward to Gu Zilu's entry into officialdom.
However, the young man interrupted directly: "Your Majesty, I have a wish."
"speak."
"My wish is to get the top six in the imperial examination and stand proudly in the Purple Palace with my talent and knowledge."
"well!!"
Zhao Jingcheng couldn't help but patted the armrest heavily. He just felt that this child was really good!
He is talented, capable, and courageous. Looking at the world, who can refuse the benefits that are at your fingertips? Moreover, he does not even have to take the imperial examination and can directly enter the official career!
But Gu Zilu not only refused, but also wanted to continue the imperial examination, and his goal was to get the coveted sixth place? !
Even the emperor himself couldn't help but secretly admire the young man, and was even willing to help him realize his dream.
Six Yuan Pass?
Even if it was Zhao Jingcheng himself, he would wake up laughing if he had such a dream, let alone reality.
"Your Majesty." Mr. Zhuzhi said with a smile, "He ranked first in the county exam. As for the prefectural exam, the results will be announced tomorrow."
tomorrow?
Zhao Jingcheng couldn't wait any longer, he immediately said: "Cao Wei, go check Gu Zilu's results for the prefectural exam!"
"yes!"
Cao Wei stood up immediately.
When the county exam results were announced, he had paid attention to Gu Zilu. Who would have thought that this young man would make such a splash at the Enrong Banquet today? Even if this kid couldn't get the top six, as long as he could pass the metropolitan exam, he would be highly valued by the emperor!
Cao Wei was shocked and envious. He could only say that even if some people's talents were buried for a while, they would not be sealed forever. Gold would always shine, and tonight Gu Zilu absolutely shined and made a big splash.
Soon, the results came out. Cao Wei knelt down and said happily, "Your Majesty, Gu Zilu is the first in this prefectural examination."
He ranked first in the county and the prefecture. If he can get first place in the academy examination next spring, he will be halfway to passing the six-yuan exam. It is really exciting.
"Okay, okay! Gu Zilu, I'm waiting for your sixth place!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Gu Zilu kowtowed, and everyone around him looked at him.
There was shock, envy, and even more sour jealousy.
Look at the young man from the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion. If he doesn't make a name for himself, he will make a big splash. He is going to be very successful!
Wow, first in the county, first in the prefecture, if he wins the first place in the court next year, he will be really famous.
Alas, as expected, these are all other people’s children.
Zhao Jingcheng turned his head and looked at Gu Zixuan again: "As for your article, you mentioned the method of making the barbarians fight among themselves. I am very interested. Please tell me in detail."
"Return to the Emperor."
Gu Zixuan expressed his thoughts one by one.
In fact, it is very simple. The barbarians are not united, and the fighting between them is more brutal than that in the stable Central Plains.
A war often results in the annihilation of a clan, so there is a deep blood feud between everyone. If we can take advantage of this, send people to infiltrate the barbarians and let them fight among themselves, it may be a good idea.
"Today I heard from my fifth brother that if the grain yield can reach 1,000 kilograms per mu, the extra grain can be sold to the barbarians at a high price to support their internal struggles, and our Great Zhou can rest easy."
Well, great, another good idea.
Zhao Jingcheng's eyes lit up when he heard this.
When the previous emperor was in power, the barbarians were indeed frightened, but as soon as the previous emperor passed away, the barbarians began to stir again.
Facts have proved that these barbarians are simply impossible to defeat and kill. Since they cannot be suppressed, the only thing they can do is to guide them. Zhao Jingcheng has always been confused about how to guide them so that long-term stability can be achieved, but now, there seems to be a way.
That is to increase crop yields, strive to get the people to do this, improve agriculture, and when everyone has enough to eat, there will naturally be fewer disputes.
The more Zhao Jingcheng listened, the happier he became, and he even forgot about Liu Cong's doubts.
As for the rest of the people, they no longer had any doubts the moment Mr. Zhuzhi came out.
The teacher of Yong'an Marquis's Mansion is Mr. Zhuzhi.
Not to mention that it took more than half a year to train a third place scholar, they had no doubt that they could even train a number one scholar. This man, in just a few days, made the former prince concentrate on his studies, and in a month, made that idiot stand in the Purple Palace and speak eloquently. It's a pity that this prince died young, otherwise, his literary talent would have been outstanding.
Coupled with the shocking remarks made by the brothers Gu Zilu and Gu Zixuan, especially Gu Zilu's yield of 1,000 kilograms per mu, it has already caused a huge wave in everyone's hearts.
Many people have even secretly calculated in their hearts that if the land on their farm can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu, then with a 50% harvest, how much can they harvest?
However, in the end, everyone was grinning in shock. They could only say that Gu Zilu's method was really great. Not only did it allow the people to have enough food, it also made everyone's pockets fatter!
Compared with the previous dynasty's method of asking the literati to give up their profits and distribute them to the people, it is obvious that Gu Zilu's move is more popular with everyone.
"Your Majesty, I also think that Gu Zilu's point of view is worth a try!"
"Your Majesty, I also think that if there is enough food, we can try the method Gu Zixuan mentioned. This is the only way to solve the problem once and for all!"
“At the end of the day it’s still farming, that’s the most important thing!”
"Your Majesty, if the grain yield can reach 1,000 kilograms per mu, I would also be happy to plant flowers on the remaining soil, not to mention rice."
Aren't you going to make soap?
There is enough food, so what can’t we do?
"Your Majesty, the lady of the Marquis' Mansion has made great contributions in educating her children and should be rewarded."
The Queen Mother smiled and spoke, Zhao Jingcheng nodded as well. He looked at Su Jin and said, "Madam Su, what reward do you want?"
Reward?
Su Jin raised his eyebrows and suddenly took a deep breath.
At this moment, even Gu Zilu turned his head and looked over, staring at her. Gu Zixuan and Gu Suiyu also looked over, their black eyes clear and full of anticipation.
One sentence echoed in the hearts of the four mother and children.
The opportunity has come.