Chapter 136 Is this incident going to be in the history books?
At this moment, Pei Ji was completely stunned.
He originally thought that the increase in production would be about 20 to 30%.
If it can reach 50%, it will be considered as high as the sky!
At this point, he would just admit defeat!
The worst thing is... admitting that you are old and confused?
But...
This is directly doubled!
With the curved shaft plow, you can save energy and increase the arable land by 50%.
With the addition of chemical fertilizer, the yield doubled again.
Doesn't that mean that once these two things were popularized in the Tang Dynasty...
The food output of the entire Tang Dynasty must be tripled!
That’s the level of three Tang Dynasties!
How can a hereditary marquis say this...such feats?
This is not a problem even if you directly create a hereditary Duke!
Pei Ji felt extremely regretful that he was in the main hall...
You shouldn't have interfered in this matter!
Now doesn’t it appear that I am jealous of talents??
At this moment, he could already feel countless strange eyes coming from all directions!
There is no doubt that at this moment, I am the target of public criticism.
Cerebral palsy!
Why are I talking so much? After so many years in officialdom, an iron rule is that those who are really talented...can't touch them!
Pei Ji's old face turned pale at first, then immediately turned red!
Redder than a monkey’s butt!
If someone directly tripled the food output of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't this be many times better than me, a minister?
Of course, Pei Ji thinks very highly of himself, and of course he will not think that because of this...
The people who invented these two things can be compared with themselves.
That's just a craftsman's service at best.
And what about me? I am a real scholar!
And he is not a tool man who reads military books, arithmetic, and some weird and eccentric arts, but a true scholar who reads the great ways of Confucius and Mencius and the poetry and painting.
How can he, a craftsman, compare with a real scholar?
Pei Ji still had confidence in his heart, and he quickly showed his Confucian demeanor.
The old god nodded thoughtfully and said slowly, "It seems that this person does have some abilities... It is also the responsibility of the court to be given an official title to use him."
It is equivalent to finding a step down for yourself!
But at this moment...
Li Er chuckled.
"Everyone, are you not good at arithmetic? Or are you overworked recently and your eyesight is bad?"
“Does the output double if the size doubles?”
All the officials were startled when they heard this, and then they all looked over.
Immediately I discovered the clue.
In this field with tall leek seedlings, there are obviously more leek leaves than in another field!
what does that mean?
If farmers harvest, the difference in yield may be as high as four to five times!
Everyone took a breath, and now no one poked their heads in the air.
They all knelt down on the spot.
"Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings and has obtained the most precious treasure. Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings and has obtained the most precious treasure. Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings and has obtained the most precious treasure. Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty... Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
A large group of people in Wuyang Wuyang were all aware of it.
This thing called chemical fertilizer is nothing fancy.
This is clearly a divine item comparable to sweet potatoes!
And this thing is even more powerful than sweet potatoes.
The sweet potato must be gradually promoted, and slowly... it can spread throughout the Tang Dynasty and benefit all people.
But this fertilizer?
Once refined, it will benefit the people immediately!
The four to five times increase in production, if you also include the additional cultivated land caused by the curved shaft plow...
So now Datang's overall grain output will reach an astonishing six to seven times.
At this time, no one dared to mention what Li Er had just said about being granted the title of Marquis.
Such a huge contribution, no, merit!
If his opposition succeeds, he will really not be granted a title...
Even if Li Er didn't think about it and punished him more and more severely, I am afraid that the people of the Tang Dynasty, and even God... would not let him go!
The person who invented this thing was definitely a saint at that time!
Pei Ji's mind went blank at the moment...
All thoughts disappeared.
Even if he was beaten to death, he would not have expected that the effect of this chemical fertilizer would be so powerful!
How terrible!
Pei Ji could almost predict it.
Soon, the entire Tang Dynasty will surely enter an unprecedented prosperous age.
The fertilizer and the Quyuan plow alone are no problem!
What's more, many different types of magical items have appeared in the past few days.
Pei Ji suddenly thought,
I'm afraid this matter will go down in the history books, right?
How would the historian record it?
When the great sage was born, Your Majesty was careful to only give it to the Marquis and not to the Duke.
In the end, Pei Ji, the Minister of Household Affairs, still objected?
It is conceivable that this history book will definitely write like this!
What will future generations think of it then?
No matter what you can't do, you will be ranked first among the traitorous ministers!
A lifetime of fame is ruined in one day!
Pei Ji wants to cry but has no tears!
Li Er smiled.
After taking some time to admire the various expressions of the officials, he cleared his throat with satisfaction.
"Now... do you still have any opinions on the matter of becoming a prince?"
"Your Majesty, I would never dare!"
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that this king should be directly crowned hereditary Duke!"
…
Li Er laughed.
"Your suggestions... are very good! But just like you... ah no!"
"As Sir Pei Ji Pei said, regarding this matter, although this person has some merits, since Lord Pei believes that this person is not worthy of his virtue and is not qualified to be the Duke of the country, it is better to make him a marquis first!"
Wei Zheng and others almost laughed out loud at this moment.
Pei Ji is clearly from a distinguished family.
But on weekdays, he is still different from ordinary officials from aristocratic families.
He is seeking profits for various aristocratic families, and he always makes ridiculous remarks. Those who don't know really think that he is asking for life for the people.
It's as if only the noble sons of their aristocratic family are left in the court to control the issue of dividing the people's wealth and anointing. Only then can the court be regarded as prosperous!
As a result, this day...
It’s so ridiculous!…
At this moment, Changsun Wuji pretended to cough.
In fact, they had already discussed how to award the reward, but how could Changsun Wuji, an old hermaphrodite, let go of this opportunity? Naturally, he had to take advantage of it...
"But Your Majesty, Lord Pei Ji still has some opinions on this matter."
"Actually, Lord Pei Ji said the same thing. When your Majesty awards rewards, you still have to consider the feelings of the ministers."
"This time, I will grant you the title of Holy Township Marquis, so that I can be on par with the equal title of Wu Marquis in the past, and no longer be a Duke of the State."
Li Er came from a fighting background, and surrounded himself with fierce generals and counselors, so his emotional intelligence was certainly not something to be boasted about.
Changsun Wuji spoke angrily, how could Li Er not accept the move?
Immediately pretended to think about it, and then nodded heavily!
"Yes, according to Master Pei's wishes, hereditary Dukes will no longer be involved. Shengxiang Marquis will suffice!"
Pei Ji suddenly became anxious. Mad, you guys are working together to dig holes for people?
Exclude me???
However, before he could speak, Changsun Wuji answered quickly: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty accepts advice humbly and is polite to the virtuous corporal!"
Bring out two tall hats first, and tell him that Pei Ji doesn't dare to resist!
then……
"What happened today is exactly what Mr. Pei wanted. How can he be granted the title of Duke or marquis for his mere merits? Where is Xu Changshi?"
