Chapter 34 A whimsical era

"Higher, faster, stronger, what does that mean?"

Zhang Guozhu picked up a cup of hot cocoa and took a sip, placed it on Yun Zhao's desk, and then pointed to the line of words on the document and asked Yun Zhao.

Yun Zhao's eyes fell on the cup full of hot cocoa, but his mouth answered Zhang Guozhu's question.

"I want to choose from the country who run faster, jump higher, and have stronger physical fitness to see what height a person's physical function can reach."

Zhang Guozhu took the cocoa and took another sip and asked, "What are the benefits of doing this?"

Yun Zhao said: "People are all fighting. Since there is no war in the Ming Dynasty, I will find some things to compete for for them and give the people an extra path to the listening of heaven."

Zhang Guozhu said: "There is Longzhou in the south of the Yangtze River and horse racing in the north. Is it unnecessary to do this?"

Yun Zhao said lightly: "No more than that, the people of the Ming Dynasty cannot just work at sunrise and rest at sunset. They should also have higher requirements after eating and wearing warm clothes."

Zhang Guozhu said: "They also have various operas arranged by the Honglu Temple to watch."

Yun Zhao said: "It's better to move."

Zhang Guozhu said: "They will have to shoulder the important task of reproducing the population for the Ming Dynasty at night. Look... OK, in principle, I agree, but don't expect the expenses to be paid out of the national treasury."

"Zhu Cunji will do this."

After saying that, Yun Zhao threw the document aside, pointed at the hot coco in Zhang Guozhu's hand and said, "Where did it come from?"

Zhang Guozhu smiled and said, "Your Majesty knows what this is?"

Yun Zhao nodded and said, "I know a little more clearly than you."

Zhang Guozhu sighed and said, "I have drunk tea for half my life and suddenly I have this thing.

The winter and spring mornings are really the best time to drink hot cocoa. After all, this kind of thing that can keep warm by drinking a cup is the best in this cold weather. It is also good to be used as afternoon tea. The slight bitterness and a little sweetness are the best for one person, a book, a table, and a chair..."

Yun Zhao knocked on the desk and said, "Tell me the key point."

Zhang Guozhu said: "The Prime Minister's Office is preparing to organize a 10,000 goods conference to see if there is anything suitable for my Ming Dynasty. If there is one, take it over. Hot cocoa is one of them."

Yun Zhao nodded and said, "It's better to call the World Expo. It's held every two years. It's best to hold the sports meetings I told you. The business atmosphere is a bit stronger. After all, it's not a bad idea to make more money."

Zhang Guozhu laughed and said, "I use the wealth of all countries for my own use. This is the confidence that a great country will last forever. In the past, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, was ecstatic to get spinach. He gave the merchants who brought spinach seeds to the Tang Dynasty with a strong attitude of buying horse bones with a thousand gold coins.

My Ming Dynasty's corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes can make us eat in those hungry years. Over the years, the Dasiyuan has obtained the latest sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn seedlings from Europe and began to cultivate the second generation of seeds suitable for the Ming Dynasty in the Ming Dynasty.

Nowadays, the research results of agronomy are gratifying. After these primitive seedlings took root in the Ming Dynasty, their yields began to recover. Unlike the seeds we used in earlier years, the yields declined significantly after planting for a few seasons.

In some places, potato harvests have even been caused.

The newly cultivated potato seedlings can continue to produce more than one year. Agriculture is solving this problem. An agronomist claims that he has discovered the problem, saying that the local potatoes in the Ming Dynasty have very weak resistance to pests and diseases. Using potatoes with pests and diseases as seeds, the yield will naturally decline.

Now, he is crossing the old and new potatoes to see if he can create a new variety of potatoes.

It was because of the loss of reducing the yield of potatoes that I used to collect all the new crops they could collect, and at the same time ordered them to collect all the heart techniques they could collect.

Let’s see what new crops are there, and new technologies can take root in my Daming.”

Yun Zhao vaguely heard about the reduction of potato production in Sichuan, and he vaguely heard about the potatoes that need to be detoxified when planting them. As for how to do it, he was not clear. However, he believed that the Daming Siong Temple and the Agricultural Learning would figure it out.

As for what Zhang Guozhu said, he completely agreed. Even if Zhang Guozhu didn't hold a cup of hot cocoa, he would agree to hold a matter like the World Expo.

You should know that if such a grand event is held as an event of the world, within ten sessions, the Ming Dynasty's agronomical studies and new technologies will definitely go to the forefront of the world.

This technical plunder even surpassed Han Xiufen's giant ship to burn, kill and loot on other people's land.

Yun Zhao admired Zhang Guozhu for such a vision and mind.

After receiving Yun Zhao's approval, Zhang Guozhu ambitiously went to work on his new policy. He was going to let the Ming Dynasty open its broad mind and welcome the world trend with the warmest attitude.

Today is another month since Yun Zhang took office as the magistrate of Lantian County, and it is time for the elderly Liu County Magistrate or Liu Chief Lie to report.

This old guy is very old, with few hairs on his head. He was already old and couldn't walk anymore. However, since his eldest son died of an acute illness while serving in Changsha, the old guy seemed to have become energetic in an instant.

Originally, when Xia Wanchun left the Lantian County Magistrate, he specially submitted a memorial to ask for retirement and return home. After his son passed away, he stopped mentioning this matter and became more and more diligent in doing things.

It was exactly the same as Yun Xian said. Seeing this flattering old face, Yun Zhao also wanted to kick it over.

However, he still asked Zhang Xiu to pour a cup of tea for the old guy with a kind look, and personally pushed the tea to Liu Zhubu and said, "Don't rush to speak, drink some water first to moisten your throat. There is not much official business today, so I'm just waiting for you, the old dog."

Liu Zhubu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the eldest prince is safer than Mr. Xia. Just the little things in Lantian County are not difficult for the eldest prince. Although there are still small flaws, there will be no problems in two years."

Yun Zhao nodded and said, "Well, it's true. After all, you are watching. There shouldn't be any major problems. If you are old, I won't say much if you pay attention to your health. If there is no problem, you can go to the Imperial Hospital a few more times and ask the doctor there to help you keep your health for a few years."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhuan immediately left his seat and knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, saying, "I have been grateful to Your Majesty over the years, even if I have been crushed to pieces, I can't repay Your Majesty's kindness.

Now, Your Majesty has recommended that I can go to a place like the Imperial Hospital for medical treatment, and I will be happy even if I die."

Yun Zhao stood up and helped Liu Zhubu up and said, "Don't think this is my kindness. In fact, I still have selfish intentions in my heart. You have been diligent in Lantian County over the years, and I think it's all in my heart.

Your eldest son died unfortunately. This is a great tragedy in the world. I miss that capable boy. I originally thought that I could have a job in my backyard, but it was a pity.

However, your Changsun has left Yushan Academy. I heard that he has gone to Longzhongjing [      www.sbiquge.me] to serve as the village chief?"

Liu Zhuan wiped his tears and said happily: "When you say that, that's true. The old slave's little Fuer is now serving as the village chief in Gaolan, Jingyuan County, Longzhong. I heard that he did a good job. When the village chief's term expires, he will be promoted to Tianshui Prefecture."

Yun Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, I've been working hard for a few years. I'm another talent. I heard that Yun Zhang's involvement in railway construction is different from the policies formulated by Xia Wanchun during his tenure. Do you know this?"

Liu Zhubu said: "When you say to Your Majesty, when Mr. Xia was in office, these illegitimate sons of the merchant family had to rely on Mr. Xia's support to gain a foothold in order to compete for power and profit with their families. Therefore, in those years, they were very obedient.

In recent years, some worthless illegitimate sons have been trembling because of the construction of railways. After the eldest prince took office, they were preparing to pay for the construction of the railway to Sichuan, but they dared to complain.

Your Majesty, this is okay. Who is the eldest prince? What are you doing with these worthless bastards? When the old slave returns, he will attack them to let them know what the consequences will be if he disobeys the eldest prince."

Zhubu Liu made a ruthless move, and his originally curved eyes suddenly turned into a ferocious triangular eye, and his power was still somewhat powerful.

Yun Zhao waved his hand and said, "This is because Yun Zhang is too idealistic. He has not walked through the Shu Road and does not know the difficulties of the Shu Road. He just saw that the communication between Shu and Guanzhong was inconvenient, so he got up to build the railway from Chang'an to Chengdu.

Li Bai once said that the road to Shu was difficult, it was harder than going up to the sky. Building a railway from Guanzhong to Shuzhong was definitely not something that a few merchants could do. To put it bluntly, even if merchants from all over the world joined forces, they would not be able to build this railway.

This matter can only be done by the state.

After you go back, you bring my words to Yun Zhang and ask him to take the Shu Road in person, and then talk about the construction of this railway.

He also has to tell him that he should do everything within his ability, proceed step by step, and not be impatient. He is only fourteen years old this year, and he has time. So what should he do if he is eager for success?

Let him remember that he was the magistrate of Lantian County, not the magistrate of Chang'an or the magistrate of Chengdu, and this was not within his jurisdiction."

Liu Zhubu nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty said that the Shu Road is indeed difficult. I remember that in order to build the Shu Plank Road, the immortals did not know how many people died or injured, and how much time it took to build the Shu Road.

The old slave will definitely bring His Majesty’s words to the eldest prince. At the same time, the old slave will definitely accompany the eldest prince to walk the Shu Road on the spot to see if the railway can be built here."

After Liu Zhuan was grateful, he left.

Yun Zhao sighed and said to himself: "I haven't grown up yet, I'll just do my best to do things. Why did this silly child remember to build the railway into Sichuan?

You know, even in later generations... when the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway was built, there were many casualties..."
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