The Emperor stared intently at the gang leader, and seeing that he looked serious and showed no signs of lying, he became even more excited!
I never expected to have this kind of luck on this trip!
What does it mean for a nation to be strong?
Ensuring that the people have enough to eat and wear, and that they have surplus resources, is the foundation of a nation!
The Emperor was oblivious to everyone else. He rubbed his hands together and excitedly spun around in the courtyard. If he didn't have some self-control, he felt like he would jump for joy!
After circling around twice, he looked at the gang leader and said, "Where's the ledger? Let me see it!"
Song Yan'er was indeed excited to see the Emperor, who seemed to be a good one. "I have account books from the last two years in my room. Would Uncle like to see them?"
"Yes, yes, yes! Go now!"
Song Yan'er had already prepared the account book to show the Emperor, so she quickly retrieved it!
The Emperor examined the ledger very carefully, and the records were also very detailed. The more he looked, the more astonished he became. The ledger was exceptionally well-recorded!
The comparison between paddy fields and dry land, as well as the yield comparison of different types of crops, makes it clear at a glance!
This ledger is even clearer than the records kept by the Ministry of Revenue, but what is even more shocking is that the yield per mu is really that high!
"Niece-in-law, did you improve this grain variety?"
"Yes, Uncle, the improved grain and bean varieties I developed are excellent. Should we promote them in the Western Shu Kingdom?"
The Emperor looked at his somewhat excited niece-in-law.
"Is your niece-in-law very happy?"
"Of course, the country comes before the family. The people are the foundation of the country. Only when the people are well-fed and clothed can the country become stronger and stronger! Only when the country becomes stronger and stronger can the people's lives become better and better!"
As a member of the Western Shu Kingdom, it is my honor to do what I can for it!
Song Yan'er spoke in a serious tone, which made the gang leader's eyes twitch: If you want to make money, just say you want to make money, why make it sound so high-sounding!
I learned this word from Song Yan'er!
"What a wise saying, 'The country comes before the family'! My dear niece-in-law, you have such high ideals! Xiao Yang has married a wonderful wife!"
As she spoke, she looked at General Xiao:
"Hmm, your daughter-in-law is really good! Look at your taste, it's not as good as your son's. Look at the one your son chose, and look at the ones you chose for your two sons, they're all rubbish!"
General Xiao...
If you want to praise Song Yan'er, then praise Song Yan'er. Why make personal attacks on the other two? Not all of your own daughters-in-law are perfect either!
Of course, General Xiao didn't say this in front of the Emperor, otherwise he would have received another eye roll!
Song Yan'er felt that things were going too smoothly, and she hadn't even said many of the things she had prepared yet!
However, what needs to be said still needs to be said:
“Uncle, the soil is different in different places. You can try planting it on a small scale in each place first. If the yield is high, you can promote it on a large scale. If it is still not ideal, we can continue to improve it!”
The Emperor glanced at Song Yan'er: "I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful. Grain is a matter of vital importance to people's livelihood. If the yield is really that high, think about what you want, and I will reward you accordingly!"
If the grain variety improvement is successful, the Emperor will obviously gain far more than Song Yan'er. Putting aside everything else, the fact that it will be recorded in history is enough!
After the meal, Xiao Yang led the two to inspect the estates near Dongquan City. The Emperor was increasingly pleased with what he saw, for the people of Dongquan City were exactly the kind of people the Emperor longed for in the Western Shu Kingdom!
So beautiful!
What are those plants over there?
General Xiao, sitting inside the carriage, saw a vast expanse of green beside him, blending seamlessly with the azure sky on the horizon—a truly beautiful sight!
Xiao Yang rolled his eyes at General Xiao: "You've traveled all over the country for so many years, how come you don't recognize sugarcane?"
General Xiao, seeing the disdain from his son, was indignant: "What do you mean I've traveled all over the country? I was protecting the country. What kind of bullshit could I have seen at the border!"
Only the Emperor's attention was drawn to the sugarcane that Xiao Yang mentioned!
Sugarcane? What's the point of planting so much sugarcane?
The emperor looked at the long, dragon-like sugarcane field before him and couldn't understand what use there was in planting so much sugarcane!
Upon hearing the Emperor's question about the key point, Xiao Yang immediately puffed out his chest and said with a rather smug expression:
"This is my Yan'er's estate, and these sugarcane are very useful; they can be made into sugar! Never heard of that before, have you? It's pure, flawless white sugar!"
Sugar production? Sugarcane can really be used to make sugar?
The sugar produced in the Western Shu Kingdom was made from fermented and saccharified grains such as corn. Because so many raw materials were used, the price was very expensive. Ordinary families would only give their sick children a cup of sugar water to sweeten their mouths!
"Of course, we also have a shop that specializes in milk candy!"
There are also various fruit candies made by Song Yan'er inside, which are the old lady's favorite!
The Emperor and General Xiao both felt an intense urge to punch Xiao Yang when they saw him! Their expressions were incredibly irritating!
"Your grain production is so high, why don't you report it? If you knew, wouldn't the people of Western Shu be able to live a life of plenty a year earlier!"
The Emperor began to settle scores, looking at Xiao Yang with a "you're so ignorant" expression.
Xiao Yang...
"Uncle, I reported it, and it's done once a year, but I haven't received a reply. I thought you didn't believe me!"
The Emperor paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, I understand!"
This is a matter of vital importance to the nation's well-being, and he will not let it go no matter who tries to stop it or for what reason!
By the time the three of them got home, it was already dark.
"Oh my, this must be our in-law! It's a pleasure to meet you!"
Song Dahai located Ke Xiaoyang's father with remarkable accuracy! They exchanged pleasantries very politely!
General Xiao immediately recognized the man before him: "Yes, in-laws, my unfilial son has caused you trouble. I've been fighting on the border for the past few years, so I haven't had a chance to come and see you!"
emperor……
Since these young people have risen up, why would we need you to go out and fight? They really can just spout lies without batting an eye!
However, the emperor did not expose the truth, after all, it was true that his younger brother had not come to see Xiao Yang for so many years!
"In-laws, protecting our country is the most important thing. We'll take good care of Xiao Yang! Come in and eat quickly. My wife has already prepared everything. I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were coming yesterday. I haven't been very hospitable!"
Song Dahai said apologetically, after all, etiquette was very important in ancient times!
"It's alright, it's alright, we were the ones who were abrupt!"
General Xiao was slightly at a loss for words when he saw Song Dahai being so enthusiastic!
General Xiao was always taciturn, a fact known to everyone in the capital, so people rarely spoke to him. Over time, he himself stopped liking to talk except to his own family!
He wasn't used to this sudden, overly enthusiastic greeting from a stranger.
He glanced at the Emperor, well, the Emperor was even less used to it than him, didn't you see his face was a little stiff!
However, given their age, they tend to hide their true feelings, so others can't discern their thoughts. Only they themselves know the truth.
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