bayedsolid Chapter 348 Promoting Rice: Opinions Expressed
Chapter 348 Promoting Rice: Opinions Expressed
His voice was loud and clear: "Your Majesty, with the promotion of multi-season rice cultivation, water conservancy facilities are of paramount importance."
Upon my return, I immediately dispatched able-bodied laborers to expedite the assessment of water conservancy conditions across various regions, prioritizing the repair and expansion of key water conservancy projects to ensure rice irrigation.
Even if it means working day and night, I will ensure that all irrigation facilities are in place before sowing!
His words were full of enthusiasm, as if he had already thrown himself into the bustling water conservancy construction.
Minister of Personnel Lin stroked his beard, because he had not gone to the imperial estate that day.
He only learned about these things in the last day or two, and he said slowly, "Talent is indispensable for promoting multi-season rice."
I intend to select a group of officials from various regions who are familiar with agricultural affairs and have a strong sense of responsibility to be in charge of this matter.
"I will personally oversee the process to ensure that every step is handled by capable individuals, so that the promotion of multi-season rice can proceed smoothly."
He nodded slightly, his expression revealing composure and confidence.
Censor Zhao, frowning and with a serious expression, stepped forward: "Your Majesty, the promotion of this policy is a complex matter, and it is inevitable that some people will harbor ill intentions and engage in corruption and embezzlement."
Your subject will certainly keep a close eye on things and strengthen oversight; once discovered, there will be no leniency.
Even for members of the imperial family, no favoritism was shown.
Your Majesty, I will ensure that this beneficial measure truly benefits the people and does not disappoint your expectations!
His words were forceful and resounding, demonstrating his firm determination to uphold justice.
The emperor listened to the officials' speeches, a pleased smile on his face, and nodded with satisfaction: "I am deeply gratified that my beloved ministers can work together with one heart and one mind."
This multi-season rice crop sustains the livelihoods of countless people and is crucial to the rise and fall of our dynasty. I hope everyone will fulfill their duties and not fail to live up to my expectations.
When the harvest is plentiful, I will surely reward those who have contributed!
The Minister of Revenue stepped forward first. He was tall and straight, and his scarlet official robe hung down neatly, outlining his slender yet capable figure.
Wearing an official hat with its wings fluttering slightly, he exuded a calm and composed demeanor.
His face was sharply defined, and the marks of time etched on it did not diminish his dignity but rather added a touch of profound wisdom.
Those eyes, hidden beneath slightly lowered eyelids, occasionally flashed with a sharp light, like cold stars in the night sky, observing everything in the court.
With a face full of satisfaction, he said, "Your Majesty, it seems that the multi-season rice cultivation in the Imperial Estate has yielded remarkable results. This is truly a blessing for the people of our dynasty!"
Your subject suggests that this rice variety be promoted to experimental fields in the six southern prefectures as soon as possible.
In this way, the people will benefit sooner, and the country's grain reserves will increase significantly.
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites walked out with unhurried steps, his posture upright. After standing still, he first respectfully bowed to the emperor, his movements precise and elegant.
He smiled slightly, revealing a confident expression, his eyes bright and firm, and echoed, "Minister Zhang is absolutely right. The terrain and climate of the six southern prefectures are different, and each region needs to adjust its planting methods according to its actual conditions."
At this moment, the Minister of Works stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the repair and construction of water conservancy facilities are of paramount importance in promoting multi-season rice cultivation."
In the water-rich areas of the south, if water is used properly, it can provide sufficient water for rice growth and ensure a bumper harvest.
"I am willing to lead the staff of the Ministry of Works to fully assist the six southern prefectures in improving their water conservancy."
However, some ministers have expressed concerns.
The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel frowned slightly and said with concern, "What you all say is good, but the six southern prefectures are vast and populous, and promoting rice cultivation will require a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources."
Furthermore, the local people have long cultivated traditional crops and harbor doubts about multi-season rice, fearing that its promotion would face numerous difficulties.
Everyone nodded in agreement and fell into deep thought.
At this moment, the Imperial Tutor, who had been listening quietly, stepped forward and said calmly, "What you gentlemen have said makes sense."
However, I still maintain that we should first select a few pilot counties in each of the six southern prefectures.
Experienced agricultural officials were dispatched to provide guidance, allowing the people to witness firsthand the advantages of multi-season rice cultivation.
At the same time, the imperial court could provide certain subsidies to the people in the pilot counties to alleviate their concerns.
As for manpower, material resources, and financial resources, some reserves can be drawn from local granaries.
Then, by appealing to local gentry and wealthy merchants to contribute funds, perhaps this could alleviate the immediate crisis.
He saw this in a book that the little guy gave him.
After listening to the Imperial Tutor's advice, everyone whispered among themselves, pondering the matter.
The emperor nodded slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "What the Imperial Tutor said makes sense."
This matter will be jointly discussed by the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Rites, and it is imperative that multi-season rice be promoted to the experimental fields in the six southern prefectures.
The officials readily accepted the order, and for a time, the court was filled with high spirits as preparations began in earnest for the popularization of multi-season rice in the experimental fields of the six southern prefectures.
After the court session, the emperor left the Imperial Tutor, the Duke of the State, the Duke of the State, Prime Minister Xie, several censors, and the ministers of the six ministries to gather in the Imperial Study.
After discussing the successful multi-season rice cultivation, the Yun family in the south sent a letter from the Southern Qiang Kingdom.
The Southern Qiang Kingdom promised that if the Eastern Lin Kingdom successfully experimented with multi-season rice, they would submit to their rule.
The atmosphere inside the Imperial Study was solemn yet filled with anticipation.
The emperor sat in the main seat, his expression dignified, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd.
He spoke first: "The Southern Qiang Kingdom once promised that if our dynasty succeeds in the multi-season rice experiment, they will submit to us."
The time has come; what are your thoughts, my lords?
The Imperial Tutor stroked his beard, sitting upright in the grand chair, his posture relaxed and leisurely.
He wore a loose-fitting, plain-colored robe made of soft fabric that swayed slightly with his movements. The delicate dark patterns on the cuffs and collar highlighted his noble status.
His face was thin and gaunt, and the wrinkles left by time were like a map filled with wisdom.
His silver-white beard was neatly trimmed, each hair bearing the marks of time, and was being gently stroked by his long, well-defined fingers.
Those hands, from years of reading ancient books and writing, had thin calluses on their fingertips.
The eyebrows are light and long, like two unfolded willow leaves, with the ends slightly raised.
His eyes were not large, but they were deep and held a wise light that seemed to see through all illusions, and no scheme could hide from him.
Beneath her high, straight nose were soft, thin lips, and a faint smile often graced her lips, making her appear very approachable.
He wore a black scholar's cap, inlaid with a piece of warm and beautiful jade, which shone with a soft luster under the sunlight, adding to his refined and scholarly air.
He exuded an air of otherworldly elegance, possessing both the refinement of a scholar and the majesty of an imperial tutor, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
Looking at the other ministers, his gaze was profound: "The Southern Qiang Kingdom is located in the tropics and has many paddy fields. If it can surrender, it will greatly benefit the agricultural development of our dynasty."
Their rice cultivation experience and unique rice varieties may be integrated with multi-season rice technology to further increase yields.
However, the customs of the Southern Qiang Kingdom have always been diverse, with a large number of ethnic minorities.
After submitting to the government, careful consideration is needed on how to appease the local population and stabilize the situation.
Duke Dongfang Su, the Assistant Duke, was tall and strong, like a steady and majestic mountain, giving people a sense of being unshakable.
He wore a court robe embroidered with exquisite python patterns. The python patterns seemed to be alive, as if they were about to take flight with his movements, further highlighting his noble and extraordinary aura.
His face was broad and square, like a carefully sculpted rock, resolute and dignified.
His two thick eyebrows resembled a reclining black dragon, now slightly furrowed, the dragon's head gathered together, as if gathering strength to pounce, concealing the worries brought about by the changing political landscape of the court.
His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, pierced through all illusions, scrutinizing everything in the world.
The high, straight nose bridge resembles a towering mountain peak, standing firmly in the center of the face.