Looking at several people confidently, Yang Lian had a smile on his face, but Sun Chengzong on the side knew something... He reached out and took the thing Yang Lian handed over, and put it in his mouth without thinking.

After taking a few bites, Sun Chengzong looked at the aftertaste on his face and said to Yang Lian on the side: "Master Yang, you really hide your secrets! You have been in Liaodong for so long and you didn't even say that you were doing this. If it really happened,

You are the hero of my Ming Dynasty, much better than me!"

Several people were stunned. What did you say? Sun Chengzong's achievements were unparalleled. How could he say such a thing? Could this dark thing really be a treasure? Several people quickly put the things away.

Put it in your mouth and take a few bites quickly.

After giving a salute to Sun Chengzong, Yang Lian looked a little ashamed and said: "Your Excellency, you are ridiculous. How could Yang Lian have such ability? This was all secretly arranged by the emperor. When the official came to Liaodong to take office,

The emperor has already confessed! I wonder if your Excellency still remembers the foreigner named Ephesus?"

After being slightly startled, Sun Chengzong nodded seriously. He naturally remembered this matter. When he first arrived in Liaodong, Emperor Tianqi sent people to deliver the Hongyi cannon, and there were also a few foreigners who came with him.

Artillery fire.

When Yang Lian came to Liaodong, he also brought a foreigner with him, this one named Ephesus. But Sun Chengzong didn't know what he was doing. Could it be related to this matter? The emperor was so far-sighted!

Nodding, Sun Chengzong said in a deep voice: "Of course this old man remembers it. The emperor seems to have come to ask him to do something, and he promised to give him five hundred taels of gold after the task was completed. Is this all the credit of this foreigner?"

Smiling and shaking his head, Yang Lian said with a look of reverence: "Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, I can't wait any longer. When Xiaguan left the capital, the Emperor personally summoned him and gave him a pamphlet, which is Cultivation

The method! But the emperor is not at ease. This Ephesus has experience in this field, so the emperor sent this person over!"

He couldn't help sighing in his heart, and that young figure flashed in Sun Chengzong's eyes. Emperor Tianqi was really wise and wise, unparalleled! Looking at Yang Lian with joy on his face, Sun Chengzong said: "How is it? It can already be planted in Liaodong?"

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Unable to hide the excitement on his face, Yang Lian nodded excitedly and said, "Sir, we can already plant it in Liaodong! In the spring of next year, the Yamen will be able to distribute rice seedlings to the people, and the harvest will be ready in July and August!"

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"Sir, what exactly is this?" After wiping his mouth and putting the dark skin aside, Xiong Tingbi looked at the two excited people and asked in a deep voice.

At this time, several people present could vaguely guess, but they couldn't believe it. When Xiong Tingbi spoke, they all looked at Yang Lian and Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong and Yang Lian looked at each other, and they both laughed at the same time, with joy on their faces. Turning their eyes to Elu Xiangsheng aside, Sun Chengzong asked in a brisk tone: "Jiandou, do you know what this is?"

"Hui Teacher, the student knows that this thing is called sweet potato. The student has eaten it before. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that sweet potato can replenish deficiency, strengthen the spleen and appetite, and strengthen kidney yin. The student has eaten it at home, and it seems that it is not cheap, and it seems to be

It's just a medicinal herb. I wonder what Mr. Yang means by asking us to eat this?" Lu Xiangsheng saluted respectfully, but with a bit of confusion on his face, he looked at Yang Lian on the side.

Looking at Lu Xiangsheng from top to bottom, Yang Lian turned to Sun Chengzong and said: "What a formidable young man! He is indeed the second in this year's list. He is well-informed. Your Excellency has accepted a good disciple. After Zhongliang, he is capable of both literary and military skills. It is really rare."

Ah!" Yang Lian did not hesitate to praise Lu Xiangsheng!

Sun Chengzong nodded, without saying anything modest, and smiled and said to Yang Lian: "Master Yang, tell me! Stop hiding it!"

"Yes, sir! But before talking about this sweet potato, I have to confess to you. This matter should have been known to you, but I concealed it from you out of caution. I hope you won't be offended!"

Yang Lian looked at Sun Chengzong awkwardly, his face feeling a little hot.

Smiling and waving his hand, Sun Chengzong didn't care at all and said: "If you don't keep the secret, you will lose your ministers, if you don't keep the minister secret, you will lose yourself. If you don't keep a few things secret, it will cause harm. Your Majesty entrusts such an important matter to Mr. Yang, Mr. Yang will naturally

You have to be cautious first. I am not that kind of unreasonable person, Master Yang, you don’t have to be like this!"

"Xiaguan, thank you for your understanding. Let me talk about this sweet potato. Sweet potato is called sweet potato because it tastes sweet and delicious. Sweet potato was introduced to the Ming Dynasty in the fifteenth year of Wanli. It first appeared in Fujian

, is widely spread. However, because of its complicated cultivation, many people regard it as a medicinal material." Yang Lian looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile on his face and admiration in his eyes!

Picking up the sweet potato on one side, Yang Lian continued: "But sweet potato is actually a kind of food, similar to the rice we grow, but we don't have it in the Ming Dynasty. In Fanbang, people grow it to eat. For various reasons, the spread of sweet potato

It was relatively slow, but the emperor discovered the benefits of this thing and took it to Liaodong for trial planting."

"Master Yang, as far as I know, growing sweet potatoes is very complicated, and the yield is not necessarily higher than that of corn." Lu Xiangsheng frowned and looked at Yang Lian, with a bit of suspicion on his face.

"Jiandou said it makes sense. If this is really the case, the emperor would not have such an idea, and how could I waste such time? Jiandou should know that an acre of fertile land can only produce no more than 100 millimeters if the weather is good and the weather is good.

Five stones!" Yang Lian looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile. This young man is really good. He has a unique vision and sees problems accurately. With a little practice, he will become a great person.

Lu Xiangsheng nodded slowly. Naturally, Lu Xiangsheng knew this. Being able to produce five stones of rice was something that made many farmers happy.

Seeing that Lu Xiangsheng agreed with his opinion, Yang Lian stroked his beard and said with a smile: "But sweet potatoes are different from corn. Sweet potatoes can be obtained for fifteen dan per acre, which is more than three times that of corn! However, sweet potatoes cannot replace corn.

, but sweet potatoes can be grown anywhere, and it doesn’t have to be fertile land. If you plant corn in fertile land and sweet potatoes in the rest of the fields, the people’s livelihood will be worry-free for a year.”

Yang Lian looked at Yang Lian dumbfounded. Not only was Lu Xiangsheng restrained, but Sun Chengzong and others on the side were also restrained! Fifteen dan of sweet potato can be obtained per acre, which is really unbelievable!

"Master Yang, are you serious about this?" Although he knew that Yang Lian could not lie to him, Sun Chengzong still asked hesitantly, his body trembling. Although he knew the benefits of sweet potatoes, he did not expect that he could harvest so many. If it is true

As Yang Lian said, there is no need to worry about food in Liaodong!

Looking at Sun Chengzong and others, Yang Lian did not speak, but nodded slightly, with an excited smile on his face.

"My lords, what good thing makes you smile so happily? Can you tell us about it?" At this moment, the door of the house was pushed open, and Chen Hong stood at the door holding the whisk in his arms, saying with a smile on his face.

After bowing to each other, Yang Lian told Chen Hong about the sweet potato. At this time, there was no need to hide it anymore!

"This is sweet potato. We have heard the emperor say it several times. Let us try it quickly!" Chen Hong's face was full of surprise and he said to Yang Lian with a smile.

"The sweet potato matter is a big deal. This matter must be reported to the imperial court immediately to make the emperor happy! In addition, we must also arrange trial planting matters, and the emperor still needs to make the final decision!" Sun Chengzong looked at Chen Hong and others with a smile, and his tone was brisk.

The way.

Several people nodded in agreement, and except for Chen Hong, all signed the memorial. As a member of the palace, Chen Hong naturally would not submit the memorial with them, but needed to submit a secret memorial!

In Yanjing City, Emperor Tianqi stared at the paper in front of him, trying hard to think of something and writing a few strokes on it from time to time.

"Your Majesty, Luo Sigong, commander of the Royal Guards, would like to see you!" Wang Chengen came to Emperor Tianqi's side and said in a respectful tone.

Raising his head and rubbing his swollen forehead, Emperor Tianqi stretched and said, "Let someone take him to the pavilion. I want to go out for some air!" After saying that, he stood up and walked down, his face

I felt a little tired.

After just a few steps out, Emperor Tianqi turned around and said to Wang Chengen: "Burn the paper on the table and don't let anyone see it!" After that, he walked out of the hall.

Wang Chengen walked to the table, reached out and picked up a few pieces of paper. He didn't dare to look at it, but he glanced at it accidentally and saw the handwriting on the first piece of paper.

I saw a few words written crookedly on it: One whip method = sharing the land with the whole family! What does this mean? I don’t know the latter, but Wang Chengen knows the one whip method. Does the emperor want it? Wang Chengen didn’t dare to think of this.

After thinking about it, he came to the edge of the brazier and lit a few pieces of paper. When the flames went out, Wang Chengen poured the ashes into the basin and then turned around and left.

In the pavilion of the imperial garden, Emperor Tianqi looked at Luo Sigong in front of him, nodded gently, and said with a smile: "Yes, Aiqing's body seems to be recovering well, I am relieved!"

"Thank you so much for your majesty's concern. I will never die in retribution!" Luo Sigong knelt on the ground and said respectfully.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Luo Aiqing, what do you want to do with your visit this time?"

"Back to the emperor, it's about the capture of Huang Taiji. I don't know whether to say something or not!" Luo Sigong didn't stand up. He knelt there and said with a serious face.

Emperor Tianqi was stunned for a moment, straightened his expression, nodded, and said: "If you have anything to say, Aiqing, just say it! I won't blame you."

"The emperor of Chen Jue seems to care too much about this Huang Taiji. The son of Nurhaci who established the slaves strongly recommended that this is just one of them. I feel that it is inappropriate for the emperor to pursue Huang Taiji with such a large number of troops!" Although Luo Sigong looked hesitant, but
Chapter completed!