There are too many auspicious sayings in the history of the Han Dynasty. Confucianism believes that they are natural phenomena that express God's will and are beneficial to people. Spectacular colorful clouds appear, the weather is smooth, crops grow in double ears, sweet springs emerge from the earth, and strange birds and animals appear. etc. are all regarded as auspicious omens.
But for those who really understand history, these things cannot actually have a real impact on the dynasty. The only useful thing is the impact on the king after the appearance of these auspicious signs and the maintenance of the dynasty.
As a sensitive and delicate woman, Liu E had already scorned the theory of auspiciousness in history books, especially after witnessing Emperor Zhenzong's "Tian Shu Fu Rui" in order to save face, she abandoned the theory of auspiciousness like a shoestring.
Step by step from an orphan girl from Shu who was selling food to the court and even to the top, she has already given up those vain things, and also understands the truth that praying to the gods and Buddhas in the sky has no effect at the most difficult time. Only by relying on yourself can you find a way out.
So after seeing the contents of the note on Wang Zeng's trembling hand with excitement, Liu E frowned deeply.
Whenever she saw the word "auspicious" appearing, Liu E felt sick, as if she had returned to the flies that were always surrounding her meals when she followed Gong Mei out of Shu.
It was so quiet in the Zichen Palace that Feng Zheng "greeted" Wang Zeng's family in his heart, but Wang Zeng himself was not too troubled.
As the woman who ruled the world of Zhao and Song, Liu E would be uneasy if she was too excited, because such a woman was not suitable to sit next to the high throne or behind the bead curtain.
"Since the beginning of the Republic of China, auspiciousness has been said for a long time. However, there are many rare treasures and wonders. The auspiciousness that Wang Xianggong sent to me is a fine seed. My brother said that it can produce a thousand catties per acre. I wonder if I can present it?"
This is a truly pragmatic person. Wang Zeng didn’t know whether he should be happy for the country or sad for the country. He sighed secretly in his heart and said: "To inform the Queen Mother, all the food has been planted and will be harvested in early September. It will be presented to the Queen Mother and the official family by my younger brother and Mr. Yuanbo from the Sanhuai Wang family!"
Before getting a definite answer, Liu E was extremely cautious, but after getting Wang Zeng's affirmative answer and having Wang Yuan as evidence, Liu E's heart suddenly skipped a beat for some reason.
I originally thought that this was something that would please others, but now it seems that it may not be the case. Wang Zeng's brother and Wang Yuan were guarding the field in Laojun Temple, and there were also people who were delayed by the disaster and came to Beijing. Zhu Ziying, these three people will act as guarantee together, so there will be no falsehood.
Not to mention a thousand kilograms per mu, even eight hundred kilograms per mu is already quite an astonishing yield. What's more, the memorial clearly states that these grains can survive in barren land, which is of extraordinary significance!
Looking at Feng Zheng who was leaving and returning, Liu E knew that this veteran minister who was greedy for money but could do practical things was willing to endorse Wang Zeng.
Then the heart that had suddenly suddenly started to beat violently, such an auspicious appearance would not only bring unprecedented changes to Song Dynasty, but also bring about equally amazing changes to her.
The appearance of this auspicious sign means far more to her than the auspicious sign itself!
Lan Jizong, who was standing next to him, suddenly noticed that the Queen Mother's lips began to tremble, and at the same time, an unexpected blush appeared on her cheeks. This was Liu E trying her best to suppress the joy and excitement in her heart.
Holding a cup of tea and slowly approaching Liu E, Lan Jizong covered the teacup with his long sleeves and put in a piece of Sophora flavescens before saying: "My Lady, it's time for tea."
The slight bitter taste in her mouth made Liu E calm down quickly. The function of Sophora flavescens is to clear away heat and dampness. Put the bitter ginseng slices in your mouth and let the bitterness slowly spread in your mouth. Liu E also became better.
I became calmer.
Almost ready to get up, she chewed the ginseng slices in her mouth and spit it into the teacup handed over by Lan Jizong. Then she waved her hand, and the bead curtain was slowly opened. Wang Zeng and Feng Zheng immediately stood on the floor of the Zichen Hall.
Bow down and bow down.
Raising her hand slightly, Liu E slowly said: "This is just a stay-at-home event. There are not so many rules. The two ministers are of equal family status. What does Wei Guogong think of this matter?"
Feng Zheng gritted his teeth and said: "I'm sorry, this matter is very important. It is related to the lifeline of the country. It needs to be checked before making a decision. Let alone a thousand catties per mu, it is about eight hundred catties, which is far more than ordinary grain. It is worthy of auspiciousness."
explain!"
Wang Zeng's brows twitched unconsciously. Feng Zheng's words were accurate and seemed to be supporting him, but there was a lot of room for change. The yield per mu was about 800 kilograms... that is, the yield per mu was 500 kilograms.
That's about right.
But Liu E had no intention of letting it go. How could such a word game deceive her?
There was a tone of non-negotiable in his voice: "It is said that the yield of a good seed per acre should be at least 800 jin, right? If not, how can it be said to be auspicious?! The two Qing family members are here to play something, are they here to play?
I!"
Wang Zeng's heart suddenly trembled, and Feng Zheng immediately threw himself into the ground and said: "That's what the empress said! The auspiciousness must be more than eight hundred kilograms!"
"No damage?"
"No damage at all!"
Wang Zeng suddenly opened his eyes wide. A chill came from the deepest part of his body and instantly made him tremble. The conversation between Feng Zheng and Liu E was very clear. If they can really produce a thousand catties per mu, it will be auspicious. If they can't, then it will be hard.
Become auspicious!
Looking back at Feng Zheng with a firm look on his face, Wang Zeng secretly sighed that he was so stupid that he actually pulled Feng Zheng to stay with him to do something.
Seeing that Wang Zeng was silent, Liu E's almond-shaped eyes were firmly fixed on him: "What do you think, Mr. Wang?"
Wang Zeng said helplessly: "It should be so, I have no objection!"
"That's great! Yangcheng Yelang is an interesting little guy. His "Disaster Relief and Living Book" has been highly praised by ministers in the court, and Prime Minister Lu called it a good strategy for reducing and controlling disasters. Now he is offering improved seeds, so
The young man is the treasure of our Song Dynasty. You should support him well, but you must not allow him to be arrogant and lose the opportunity to polish him."
Feng Zheng, Wang Zeng and others naturally agreed in unison. They are not stupid. The Queen Mother's meaning is very clear. If the auspiciousness is true, then she will support you with honors, the rewards that deserve the reward, and the title that deserves the title. But if the auspiciousness is false,
, then it will be easy to polish life and polish it to death!!
The stay in the Zichen Palace was an exchange of interests, with both parties achieving a satisfactory result. The only person who was sacrificed was Ye An, who was far away in Yangcheng County... because he was the only one who was insignificant.
Only he is expendable.
After leaving the gate of Zichen Palace, Feng Zheng immediately approached Wang Zeng and whispered: "Your Majesty, you are harming me!"
Wang Zeng immediately turned around and shouted at Zichen Palace: "What can you do?! I originally wanted to tell you about the power of the fine seed so that my queen would be prepared, but you are so capable that you should do such a thing. How can you say that I am harming you?!"
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Feng Zheng, who was out of his wits, saw the servant stretching his head, and immediately pulled Wang Zeng and said: "Someone is wrong... Your Majesty, be careful what you say!"
Wang Zeng said angrily: "It's not enough to make a plan!"
The quarrel between the two had already been seen by Lan Jizong, who covered his mouth and chuckled before going back to the palace to report. Feng Zheng and Wang Zeng immediately shook their heads and sighed after leaving the gate of Zichen Palace.
Feng Zheng turned around and looked at the raised cornices of the Zichen Palace inside the palace gate, which seemed to be piercing the sky. He said with some displeasure: "Your Majesty, your Majesty's methods are becoming more and more sophisticated."
Wang Zeng nodded: "If we can eliminate the Qian family, we must not spare any effort. Qian Weiyan is Liu Mei's uncle-in-law..."