"...Wuji?" Zheng Chao took a closer look and finally recognized the person. He asked with surprise, "Why are you here? Didn't you move to Jizhou with your tribe last year?"
"There were some changes and disagreements on the way, so my sister took me away." Yuan Hao did not elaborate or complain. He looked at Chang Sui Ning with a grateful expression: "Thanks to the kindness of the governor, my sister and I were able to stay in Jiangdu.
Find a place to live.”
Zheng Chao understood and sighed in his heart, but did not go into details. He just sighed: "It is a great blessing that you two siblings can come to Jiangdu smoothly..."
As he said that, he saw that Yuan Hao was wearing a simple coarse cloth robe, his trousers were slightly rolled up, and his cloth shoes were stained with some mud. He couldn't help but ask: "Are you studying in this agricultural school now?"
"Yes." Yuan Hao said: "Wuji longed for agricultural studies in his heart, so he asked Wang Changshi, who was beside the governor, to allow me to enter the agricultural academy."
Seeing that Yuan Hao's brows and eyes were still a little childish, but his expression was firm and calm, the brief and superficial feeling of regret in Zheng Chao's heart disappeared, replaced by indescribable appreciation and relief.
The young boy still has an upright and elegant character all over his body, and his coarse clothes do not hide his scholarly temperament, but instead add to him a sense of reliability that "removes the imaginary and retains the real."
It should be noted that this sense of reliability, which sounds ordinary, is extremely rare in a child who is only eleven years old.
"What people learn is, firstly, to cultivate their minds and make things clear, and secondly, to benefit the country and the people... If one of the two can be achieved, it will be regarded as successful." Zheng Chao sincerely praised: "But at your young age, you can do both.
It is really rare to have them all. If your grandfather and parents knew about it, they would definitely be very happy."
In the second half of the sentence, Yuan Hao was not sure - he was not sure whether his grandfather and parents would be willing to see his current choice.
Since his birth, his grandfather and father have cultivated him as the future head of the Yuan family.
But now they are gone, and so is the Yuan family of the past.
Now and in the future, he just wants to live a good life with his sister. If he has any spare energy, he also wants more people like him and his sister, or people in worse situations than him, to live.
If a person wants to live, he must first eat, so he chose the most "direct" path.
After briefly reminiscing with Zheng Chao, Yuan Hao said to Chang Sui Ning: "Sir, please wait for a moment, and then come back after Wuji!"
Chang Sui Ning smiled and nodded to him.
Yuan Hao quickly ran away. During this interval, several gentlemen from the Agricultural College and seven or eight women who were familiar with farming came forward after hearing the news. Under the guidance of Manager Mao, they saluted Chang Suining.
Chang Sui Ning also met them for the first time and asked them about things in the museum.
While he was talking, Yuan Hao ran back. He was carrying a heavy basket in each hand. The basket was full of vegetables. Chang Sui Ning looked around and saw courgettes, eggplants, leeks, and several kinds of vegetables.
Green vegetables.
"These are all planted by a boy. I just picked them off today. I wanted to send them back to the Governor's Mansion——" Yuan Hao said: "Now that you have arrived, I just happened to offer them to you with your own hands!"
Seeing that Yuan Hao was struggling to lift it, Kang Zhi stepped forward to take it in time. Two leeks fell to the ground. Yuan Hao hurriedly picked them up and put them into the basket, cherishing them very much.
Chang Suining raised his hand and flipped through it. The vegetables were all common vegetables, but what was unusual was that they looked very bright and sold well, and he said: "These are not seasonal things, are they? How did you grow them?"
Yuan Hao: "Sir, this boy and several masters planted it in the greenhouse one after another during the twelfth lunar month of last year."
Chang Suining looked at him: "Hothouse?"
"The shed is well sealed and has a fire cellar underneath to provide warmth. It is a greenhouse." Yuan Hao said: "This method is recorded in books and has been used by people a hundred years ago, but it has not been widely spread because...
…”
When Yuan Hao said this, he stopped talking.
"Because when this method came into being, the emperor who was in power at that time and many Confucian officials severely denounced this method." Chang Suining took over what he didn't dare to finish and said: "They think that if you don't eat food out of season, this
It is something that goes against the laws of heaven and earth, and eating it will harm the foundation of your body."
Although he mentioned the theory of the emperor and Confucianism, Chang Sui Ning's expression was not serious or fearful, but asked Yuan Hao with a smile: "What about you, what do you think of this statement?"
After hearing her words, Yuan Hao dared to lower his voice slightly and said: "The boy believes that compared to the 'injury' caused by hunger, mildew, and rotten things, the harm caused to people is more intuitive and serious... More
At this time, when the people are hungry and cold, it is more important to have something to fill their stomachs."
He does not directly refute the claim that "unexpected things" can hurt people, because he has no way to prove it now.
He only said what he believed: "Furthermore, if the greenhouse planting method is really a method of 'reversing the seasons', it is also a great progress. If we can study it in depth, it may bring new insights.
"
Throughout ancient and modern times, the emergence of a brand-new technology usually affects more than just the thing itself, but the technological progress brought about by it can derive a broader, multi-faceted and unexpected impact.
After Yuan Hao finished speaking, without hearing Chang Suining's response, he quickly raised his hand and saluted: "These are all empty talk, and may not be advisable. Your Excellency, just listen..."
"No." Chang Suining came back to his senses and said with a smile: "I think it is very desirable."
She was distracted for a moment because she was thinking of herself - strictly speaking, wasn't she the biggest "anti-seasonal" thing?
A yin-yang reversal like her can exist in the world, so why can't these beautiful and fresh dishes?
Perhaps because he is too novel, Chang Suining's acceptance of novel things is much higher than that of ordinary people.
And as Yuan Hao said, this dish is not just a dish, but represents the emergence of a brand new technique.
If she faces new things and is only afraid of the uncontrollability they bring, and refuses and escapes, then it will be difficult for her to make the progress she wants to see in this world.
This is also the reason why she was immediately attracted to Shen Sanmao - curiosity is what allows the world to explore the origin of all things, and novelty and wonder can bring infinite possibilities.
If Shen Sanmao is "odd", then Yuan Hao is "new".
She is new in age and has a new mind. She loves this new person very much.
At this moment, Chang Suining looked at Yuan Hao with unabashed admiration and affection in his eyes.
Her recognition and appreciation gave Yuan Hao the courage to continue: "And the reason why this method has not been popularized is also related to the high cost. For most people, the cost of burning a fire cellar to plant it is more than
profit."
Chang Suining asked: "Do you have any better ideas?"
"I can't say that there is a definite method for the time being, but I want to try one more time..." Yuan Hao said: "Therefore, Wuji boldly wants to ask the Lord for a place and something."
Chang Suining motioned for him to come and listen.
Yuan Hao: "There are many hot springs in Jiangdu. I would like to ask you for a hot spring for trial planting."
The temperature in the hot spring area is higher than elsewhere, making it a natural place for off-season planting.
Zheng Chao was filled with emotion when he heard this. They both came from aristocratic families. Some of the children thought about the comfort and elegance of the hot springs, while others only thought about using the hot springs to grow vegetables.
"It's easy. I'll have someone take you to various hot springs some other day. You can choose two suitable ones to use." Chang Sui Ning was very generous and offered one to two to show his support.
.
Yuan Hao was very happy, and then he mentioned another thing he requested: "Wuji also wants to borrow horse dung from the army."
"Horse manure?" This touched upon Chang Suining's blind spot.
A peasant woman behind Yuan Hao said: "Yuan Xiaolangjun mixed the retting horse manure with plant ash and covered it on the vegetable and grain seeds. It also has the function of keeping out the cold and warming up, and the seedlings that came out are particularly stable...
…”
Another peasant woman smiled and said: "I'm thinking of trying to get a few more acres of empty fields outside the city this winter, but the horse manure in the governor's mansion is probably not enough."
In other words, this amount cannot be pulled by the dozens of horses in the Governor's Mansion. It has to be pulled by the horses in the army.
Chang Suining also smiled and nodded, and asked Yuan Hao: "Do you have any other needs or ideas?"
She heard Wang Changshi mention Yuan Hao once. What Yuan Hao really focused on was the cultivation of crops. He spent the day in the school, and at night he read books related to agriculture, and often ran to the farmland outside the city.
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So these two baskets of vegetables were probably just a stepping stone for him to test her attitude.
Sure enough, as soon as Chang Suining finished speaking, Yuan Hao pulled out a book tucked into his belt from his waist behind his back and held it to her with both hands.
This is all his whims and ideas.
Chang Suining took it and flipped through two pages, only to see that the handwriting was very neat and organized.
"I will take a closer look when I have free time." Chang Sui Ning said to Yuan Hao: "If you can't find me on weekdays, go and find Ran Nu Shi. If you need anything, just talk to her and she will try her best to help you.
.”
After receiving this promise, Yuan Hao's eyes lit up: "Thank you, sir!"
"By the way, your sister will be back tomorrow. If you are free tomorrow night, please go back to the Governor's Mansion."
Yuan Hao saluted again and thanked: "Yes, thank you sir."
Before leaving with Chang Suining, Zheng Chao patted Yuan Hao's still childish shoulder to show encouragement.
The enterprising spirit of young people is more contagious because they represent longer-term inheritance and hope for the future.
Zheng Chao was so infected by Yuan Hao that he couldn't help but ask Chang Suining: "... Chang Suining, since the literature hall and mathematics hall are full of teachers, can I stay in the agriculture hall?
"
It seems that there is no quota for teachers in the Agricultural College. They should be accepted more based on their abilities. There is no reason to exclude talented people, right?
So Zheng Chao recommended himself again: "Although Zheng is not familiar with planting, he is somewhat familiar with water conservancy..."
Water conservancy is related to agriculture, and nowadays it is usually classified as agriculture.
"I know that your husband is good at water control. Last year, when there was a flood in Heluo, it was your husband who rushed to the bank of the Yellow River and prevented the disaster in time."
How could Chang Sui Ning not remember that her talent, which was rarely seen in the world, had already reached its peak? Whenever she met a capable person, she would miss him day and night.
Just when Zheng Chao felt that there was hope, he heard Chang Sui Ning say: "But don't be anxious, sir, let's take another look."
You’ve seen all five museums, do you want to see more?
Zheng Chao sighed in his heart. While showing it to him, he refused to give him an accurate answer... What kind of tortured military strategy was this?
Chang Suining finally brought Zheng Chao to a library.
As he approached, Chang Sui Ning said: "There are three such library pavilions in Wueryuan, and this one has the widest opening range."
The implication is that the remaining two have stricter restrictions and not everyone can enter and read.
This is equivalent to grading the collection of books. In the past, the extremely idealistic Zheng Chao might not have approved of it, but his experience in the past year has changed his mind a lot.
All living beings may not be high or low, but people's knowledge and moral character can be divided into different levels, high and low, in a worldly sense.
Some books are related to the identity of the country, and it is true that all of them cannot be opened easily, otherwise it will be equivalent to handing a sharp knife into the hands of thugs.
All living beings are equal, there should be no restrictions, and everyone should be treated equally... Such words are loud and nice, and they can incite people's hearts with just a raise of the arms. However, in the current situation, these so-called ideal remarks of pursuing absolute justice are no different from those of those in high positions.
Decisions made by people who say they are politically correct may sound legitimate, but when implemented, they are very harmful.
The opening of some books cannot be rushed, it must be done slowly, so as not to cause greater shock.
Before entering the library, you need to check whether you have any sharp objects or flammable objects on your body, and then wash your hands and dry them before entering.
Although it was getting late, there were still many people reading in the pavilion, but it was very quiet. The only sounds of turning books could be heard. There was not enough room, so some people simply sat cross-legged in the corner, reading mesmerizingly.
On the way here, Zheng Chao had heard from Manager Mao that most of the people who could come here to borrow books were officials in Jiangdu City. They could get different borrowing times based on their official rank and monthly government assessment.
Those with high official positions, or those with exceptionally good scores in assessments, will have the opportunity to take books home every month.
In short, there is a very detailed borrowing system.
Looking at the big picture from a young age, Zheng Chao felt that in this Jiangdu, even the ants could carry it better and climb faster than the ants in other places.
But at the same time, it also means that as long as you have talent or are willing to make progress, you can get timely and practical feedback. Here, all your hard work and efforts will not be in vain.
When it gets dark, it's time for the library to close. To prevent fire, it is not open at night.
Although the readers were reluctant to let go, they consciously returned the books to their places. Many of them had been here since the morning and stayed here all day.
A literati with patched clothes came out of the library, looked at the darkening sky, and said as he walked: "Summer will come soon..."
As time goes by, I can watch it for one more hour each time.
Classes in various schools have also ended, and the noise of students can be heard in the distance, but the setting sun has cast a layer of silence on the surrounding scenery.
Amidst the coexistence of noise and silence, Chang Sui Ning stopped under a pine tree, raised his hand and bowed deeply to Zheng Chao, and the light of fairy feathers flowed from his wide sleeves.
Zheng Chao, who was thinking all over the world, was in panic when he heard the sincere invitation from the person in front of him: "This junior wants to replace Jiangdu and recruit you as the head of the Wuer Academy to jointly plan for world academic affairs. I hope that you will not hesitate to help me."
Zheng Chao was stunned for a moment.
After a moment, he raised his hand with slight trembling and held the girl's saluting arms.
The setting sun shines through the pine needles, shining with fine golden light, falling between the two people under the tree, revealing a sacred aura unique to this college.
On the other side, a gentleman came to the tea room after class, picked up a cup of tea to moisten his throat, and pointed dissatisfiedly at the "beautiful and conspicuous bag" that disrupted his class order: "If this continues, there will be no need to attend class.
…There’s no order at all!”
At this time, Manager Mao walked in.
"Manager Mao, you came just in time..." Before Mao Ze could speak, the gentleman started to attack: "Let me ask you, who are you leading today? Whose relationship did you rely on to get in?"
"Sir, are you talking about me?" A clear voice came from behind Mao Ze.