Chapter 255, Double Happiness

The visitor turned out to be Ma Jun. He was originally obsessed with the research of gunpowder, but Guo Jia forced him to shift his scientific research focus to the cultivation of hybrid rice.

With the return of Nanhua Laoxian with potatoes, Guo Jia no longer paid attention to this project.

However, this does not mean that rice is not important, but Guo Jia is not sure whether Ma Jun can succeed. If so, the more of these artifacts the better.

"Are you serious?" Guo Jia looked at Ma Jun holding the rice in his hands and confirmed again in a solemn voice.

Ma Jun was breathing heavily. It could be seen that he had run all the way, but it was unknown how far he was.

After a long time, he finally responded to that tone and said slowly: "Although the output has not yet reached the output mentioned by the Taiwei, it has been greatly improved compared to before."

"As long as you give me a few more years, I will definitely be able to meet the standards mentioned by the Taiwei."

Guo Jia was stunned, and then looked at Ma Jun with the eyes of a monster. How could they do this even after nearly two thousand years apart?

"If the captain doesn't believe it, why don't you come with me and have a look." Ma Jun thought he didn't believe it, so he added, and then handed over the rice in his hand.

"Exactly."

"What is a scientist?"

Guo Jia took the rice, examined it carefully, and then solemnly said: "I believe it!"

Overseas country?

Just like when marching to fight, you need a long-term strategy and excellent tactics. The two complement each other and are indispensable.

"They are officials who specialize in various technologies."

Liu Bei took it, lowered his head and examined it carefully, and then said in surprise: "It is indeed different from the rice he usually sees. Could it be that it is also obtained from overseas?"

Guo Jia joked: "Brother Xianhe, as the first diplomat of the Han Dynasty, are you willing to send envoys to more countries?"

After everyone heard this, their eyes brightened up, and their eyes looked at the two of them with a somewhat unusual meaning.

If what Guo Jia said is true, today is indeed a double happiness. The amazing yield of potatoes and the hybrid rice, these two artifacts are comparable to a hundred thousand soldiers.

"When Lao Xian brought the potatoes back, didn't he prove everything?" Guo Jia asked back.

Guo Jia thought: That's because I have the advantage of foresight.

Liu Bei, Xun Yu and others came after hearing the news. Everyone looked at the rice in Guo Jia's hands thoughtfully.

"No, no, no, if it hadn't been for the Taiwei's suggestion, I would never have thought that it could be like this."

Jian Yong's title of "First Diplomat" came from Guo Jia's mouth. At first, everyone did not understand its meaning, but later they gradually understood and recognized this title.

"I just said casually, you are the one who actually realized this idea."

He knew Guo Jia's temperament very well. This person had always been casual and free-spirited. If it wasn't something extremely important, he would definitely not be so solemn.

To be precise, he trusted Guo Jia.

Obviously, he still remembers Ma Junzhi's words. This idea came from Guo Jia. But what they learned in the academy were all about the art of war, tactics, and politics of people's livelihood.

Guo Jia was the one who suggested the idea, and Ma Jun was the one who implemented the plan, which was naturally a great achievement.

"What on earth are you talking about?" Jian Yong asked curiously.

Guo Jia said seriously: "Don't underestimate these people. If they can keep making Dahan's technology leading the world, we will be able to secure the top spot in the world."

Liu Bei said seriously: "I believe you."

Strictly speaking, rice cultivation in this era was a strange skill that few scholars would delve into, let alone Guo Jia, who only liked reading military books.

Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh when he heard this: "Fengxiao, you always say that I am an all-rounder, but compared with you, I am really far behind."

But based on his understanding of Guo Jia, although this person is usually casual, he is never careless in serious matters.

After a brief shock, Xun Yu quietly moved to Guo Jia and whispered: "How do you know that rice production can be increased through hybridization?"

This time he did not refuse, but explained to Liu Bei the practice of hybrid rice and the changes in yield.

Xun Yu asked in confusion: "Fengxiao seems to have always believed that there are other countries overseas?"

comminicate?

But when they learned that these large ships were improved according to the needs of navigation, their ideas changed accordingly.

In Liu Bei's words, both of them have made great contributions.

"Brother Xianhe has been in the limelight enough, let's give him another chance."

Liu Bei was puzzled.

Guo Jia laughed dumbly. How could Xun Yu not understand what he meant? The word "communication" is really exquisite. As expected, scholars who play hooligans are all upright.

Could it be like Emperor Wu opening up the Western Regions?

But he said: "Wen Ruo said it before, I just proposed the idea, and it was Ma Jun, a great scientist, who actually completed the project.

So he cooperated and said: "We are fighting for more and broader land for future generations."

Liu Bei was so surprised that he was speechless. In his two lifetimes, he had seen abundant harvests, but he had never been able to compare with the rice fields in front of him.

Xun Yu had long heard that Guo Jia was keen on building a navy. At first, everyone thought he was preparing to attack Jingzhou and Jiangdong in the future.

"Like Ma Jun?"

"This is……"

Guo Jia then handed over the rice in his hand: "Prime Minister, please take a look."

He could understand what both of them said, but when they were put together, it was a bit confusing.

Xun Yu, a humble gentleman, originally had the ideal of opening up new territories.

The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Jian Yong on the side suddenly felt a chill on his back, as if the air dropped in an instant and then recovered after a moment.

"So you have been vigorously developing the navy just to communicate with these overseas countries?"

"Both of you have done a great job. Tell me, what is the difference between these rice grains?" Finally, Liu Bei interrupted the two of them.

Guo Jia looked at Ma Jun again.

Guo Jia smiled slightly: "God bless the man, today is a double happiness."

"It's absolutely true. If the Prime Minister doesn't believe it, I will take you to see it right now." Ma Jun thought he was being questioned again, so he wanted to explain again.

This man's eloquence and ability to adapt to situations deserve this title.

So everyone went to Ma Jun's experimental farmland. When they saw the scene in front of them, everyone couldn't help but be amazed.

Liu Bei took a deep breath and confirmed again: "Is this serious?"

Everyone was speechless as they looked at the two men who were giving credit to each other.

Guo Jia smiled and turned to look at Ma Jun: "This is your credit, it's up to you to say it."

"Some people are born with knowledge, and they are geniuses." Guo Jia looked proud and explained the matter while filling his eyebrows.

"A lower official will never dare to take credit."

But it was Sun Qian who was behind Jian Yong who spoke, feeling a little depressed.

Just because he came to Liu Bei a step too late, he has always been content to occupy the second position among diplomats. Because everyone, including Liu Bei, recognized Jian Yong's ability.

This is the difference between first come, first served.

"Don't worry, Gongyou, you will be useful in the future."
Chapter completed!