“Sisi, it is a blessing for the Gu family and the people of Dazhao that Gu Hong can marry you!” Mrs. Gu grabbed Shen Ningsi’s hand with excitement.
"Aunt, I came up with these by accident. I wanted to give it a try, but I didn't expect it to be successful!" Shen Ningsi looked at his aunt with excitement, and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Mrs. Gu was indeed a little incoherent at this moment, because she knew too well what earth-shaking changes it would bring to the entire Da Zhao if this winter wheat could really be successfully cultivated!
"Si Si, you are the living Bodhisattva of the people in this world!" Mrs. Gu's hands were shaking with excitement.
Looking at the green and vibrant wheat, she could feel that from now on, the people of the entire Da Zhao would no longer live a hungry life!
"Sisi, you must send someone to keep a close watch on this place. I'll have your uncle report this to the Emperor when we get back. This is incredibly important!"
Mrs. Gu has already seen that the harvest of these winter wheat will definitely not be bad!
"Isn't this too sudden, Aunt? I'm not prepared yet! What if..."
The expression on Shen Ningsi's face was still hesitant.
"Sisi, Auntie can see that these winter wheat crops will definitely yield a bumper harvest. If we don't report it now, what will happen if those with ulterior motives take the credit? This isn't just about the credit; it's about whether the people of this world can have enough to eat. So this matter must be taken seriously!"
When Mrs. Gu said this, the expression on her face began to become serious.
After thinking for a while, Shen Ningsi nodded.
Seeing her nod, Mrs. Gu finally showed a relieved expression on her face. Then, without caring about anything else, she carefully pinched two winter wheat ears that had already emerged and placed them in her hands as if they were treasures.
"Hurry back and tell the emperor this good news at an expedited speed of eight hundred miles."
After saying that, the two of them walked back quickly.
When they were about to reach Wanning Village, Mrs. Gu didn't even mind the dirtiness and put the two ears of wheat into her sleeves, so as to avoid being seen by the people of Wanning Village and causing any disturbance.
Before the imperial envoy sent by the emperor arrives, this matter must not be made known to more people.
It can also be regarded as a protection for these winter wheats.
When she returned home, Mrs. Gu had already called Gu Zhen over and carefully took out Dong Xiaomai from her sleeve, which made Gu Zhen look shocked.
The outstretched hand couldn't help but tremble, and there was an expression of disbelief on his face.
"Then I thought the winter wheat you planted was just a minor issue, but I didn't expect it to actually grow."
When Gu Zhen said this, his voice was trembling.
Seeing this, Mrs. Gu didn't care about anything else and called Fang Xiwan and Gu Hong back.
Then I told them my thoughts.
After hearing this, Gu Hong nodded in agreement. After all, he had been obsessed with his wife's beauty for some time and had forgotten about this matter. It must be said that even Gu Shacai, who had fought on the battlefield, would be blinded by the benefits.
"Yes, there can be no further delay! This matter must be reported to the Emperor immediately, because the winter wheat harvest season is approaching. If the Emperor sends an imperial envoy, we will definitely be able to catch up in time for the harvest."
Mrs. Gu is still very sharp when doing things.
After everyone had agreed on this matter, Gu Zhen asked Gu Hong to write down the whole matter in detail, even including the matters that need to be paid attention to during the winter wheat sowing season and the harvest season, etc., all of which were written down!
Finally, it was sealed with wax and sent to the capital by Gu Hong personally over an expedited route of 800 miles!
Since Gu Hong came back, he has not parted with Shen Ningsi and the children. At this moment, Shen Ningsi has already prepared his luggage.
"It's a long way from here to the capital, you must be careful."
Shen Ningsi looked at Gu Hong and saw a look of reluctance on his face.
"Don't worry, Madam! Ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke the general, let alone us!"
Zhao Xianxing also sat on the back of a horse, patted his chest and spoke with certainty.
I just came back from being outside not long ago and had a peaceful New Year.
Unexpectedly, not long after the Chinese New Year, new work was assigned to me, but this time I was going to the capital with the general.
"Well, you must carry the pills I gave you with you. If you catch a cold on the road, remember to take them immediately. Don't drink water casually on the road, make sure it's cooked thoroughly..."
Shen Ningsi gave the instructions seriously, and Gu Hong looked at her face and listened, nodding, as if he had remembered everything she said in his heart.
Seeing that the sun was getting higher and higher in the sky, Gu Zhen finally couldn't help but come out and give a reminder.
"Hong'er, if we set off now, we can still reach the next post station before nightfall. Otherwise, you'll have to sleep outdoors."
Hearing this, Shen Ningsi immediately shut his mouth.
Gu Hong couldn't bear to look at Shen Ningsi, then he raised his whip and rode away.
They had to sleep in the open air along the way, which would have taken more than a month by carriage, but Gu Hong and his companions only took ten days on horseback.
By the time they arrived in the capital, he had a scruffy beard and looked much thinner.
Of course, Gu Hong and his companions would not enter the palace in such a sloppy manner. They then came to the residence of the General Guarding the Nation. The servants could not recognize them and simply stopped them outside, thinking they were thieves.
It was not until Gu Hong took out his badge that the servants confirmed his identity and welcomed the two of them in with great trepidation.
As Gu Hong walked, he asked his servants to prepare food and bath water.
After they sat in the living room for a while, the servants brought up the cooked dishes.
After all, Gu Hong’s instructions just now were very urgent, as long as it was food, it would be fine.
After dinner, they took a bath, shaved their faces, changed into clean clothes, and rushed to the palace without stopping.
At this moment in the study, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking at the group of people kneeling at his feet with an angry face.
"You all receive salaries from the court, yet not a single one of you can come up with a good solution!"
The locals looked at these ministers and couldn't help showing disappointment on their faces.
This year, Shen Ningsi found crops such as potatoes so that the people would no longer be hungry, but what about next year?
The barbarians at the border are all watching with eager eyes.
Even if all the land in Da Zhao was planted with potatoes, it would be a drop in the bucket!
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