Scholars unparalleled

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Drinks and so on are also replaced with new ones.

Chapter 762 Shengming

Seeing this, Du Rufang's friends didn't say anything.

It was very clear that Du Rufang attached great importance to the visitor, so naturally they would not intervene to reprimand something, it would be impolite to do so.

And it's easy to offend people.

Xiao Er was extremely quick, after removing all the things on the table, he wiped them carefully several times, and finally wiped them again with a dry cloth before asking everyone to sit down again.

He could tell that all the people who came looked quite extraordinary, and they were dressed luxuriously.

For such a person, just entertain them well, and leave the rest alone.

Du Rufang asked Lu Chensheng to take a seat first, and then sat down together.

During the period, I also introduced my friends to Lu Chensheng.

One is Du Rufang's former friends, there are a few scholars who are studying in the college, and they want to try to pass the exam soon, and then become an official.

Hearing this, Lu Chensheng couldn't help but look at Du Rufang a few more times.

This reminded him of what the people promoted by Du Rufang had done in the court.

Seeing Lu Chensheng's eyes, Du Rufang immediately thought of this, and his face was filled with embarrassment.

"In other words, the current imperial court is better. Now the Tartars on the grassland are no longer a problem. The people can farm with peace of mind. There is not so much tax. The people can become rich little by little. When the time comes, it will be us who will be strong. dynasty."

Ziyou on the side took a sip of wine, his face was a little rosy, and he spoke.

This remark drew praise from the rest of the people, "Isn't that right? Nearly 30 troops were directly wiped out. General Chengxue inherited the mantle after General Gui was gone. This battle did not dishonor her reputation! "

"With an army of 30, I have never seen anyone with such strength before. General Chengxue's ability to lead troops is indeed extraordinary."

"I want to say that the current dynasty is really unusual. The longer I stay in this city, the more I feel this way. There are already three hospitals in the city, and these three hospitals are dedicated to treating women.

Of course, in fact, there are more births, but all the women who have entered have not seen any dystocia and death. Although there are a few fetuses that were not saved, it is no wonder to the doctor, after all, the fetuses have not been raised well. for the sake.

I met many people before, and they all wished for their husbands to take more concubines, why?Isn't it because giving birth to a child easily leads to dystocia and death?If you have a concubine, you can have fewer children. "

Several people took turns talking, and when they talked about some things, they couldn't help but be full of emotion.

What to say, it is natural that the Tartars in the grassland have been expelled, and it is exciting to come.

The Tartar has been dealt with, and the Han people will no longer have to worry about the Tartar, and those who are familiar with history books are especially happy.

For those who have not read history books, it is really hard to imagine how serious the threat of the Tartars is.

Lu Chensheng listened from the side, and didn't interrupt much, and let them talk.

Du Rufang was a little embarrassed, but he also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, what these guys said were all praises. If it was something else, he really didn't dare to let them continue.

Looking carefully at Lu Chensheng's face, seeing that Lu Chensheng was fine, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother, what do you think of the current imperial court?"

Seeing that Lu Chensheng had nothing to say, Ziyou mentioned something.

They chatted happily here, and it was really impolite to put Lu Chensheng aside.

Lu Chensheng took a sip of the wine and felt that the taste was not bad, so he said it.

"I don't really have any opinions, as long as the court remains the same in the future, it doesn't charge the people so much tax as before, and let the people slowly recuperate.

Although the court came up with a lot of good strategies, the people couldn't recover for a while, and there are still many poor people, accounting for ninety-five out of ten of the entire dynasty.

But now you can't slack off, you need to be diligent. "

"Okay, that's very true!"

As soon as Lu Chensheng finished speaking, Du Rufang immediately clapped his hands and said.

Gu Zhifang, who sat down silently and ordered some side dishes, twitched the corner of his mouth when he heard this.

Master Du, you are exaggerating too much.

Gu Zhifang complained secretly, but Ziyou and the others at the side didn't feel anything unusual, and nodded in approval.

"What Xiongtai said is very true. Nowadays, in the dynasty, the people in Xinghan City are extremely rich. If you look here, you can't see any people who are poor. You just need to work hard, and you can eat Wear warm.

Everyone is well-dressed, making people think that the prosperous age is coming.

If one day, the people in other places in the dynasty can reach this point, that would be the best. "

Ziyou said with a hint of regret on his face.

The reason why he is like this is mainly because he is a scholar from a poor family, and he knows a lot about the current situation of the common people.

He didn't dare to say what Lu Chensheng said just now. After all, Du Rufang beside him had a different identity, so he was afraid that the other party might misunderstand.

But now that Lu Chensheng said it, he doesn't have to care so much.

Lu Chensheng had a smile on his face, "Next year, we can grow some cotton. Cotton is very useful, and if there is a workshop, it will be much faster to make quilts or clothes with cotton. The weather is colder now. , things that keep warm will naturally sell well."

Lu Chensheng knocked on the table and said.

This is Lu Chensheng's plan. Cotton can indeed be grown on a large scale.

The grain has already been bought by people. If you don't have to worry about the grain, there is no problem in having more cotton.

When Du Rufang heard this, his heart shivered. Knowing what Lu Chensheng meant, he immediately wrote down the words, so as not to lose the chain when the time came to the court meeting.

"Today's Holy Majesty is extremely wise, and now this workshop really feeds many people."

Hearing Lu Chensheng talk about this workshop, a group of people couldn't help saying with emotion.

They naturally know about the workshop, especially the workshop needs to recruit countless people but laborers, the work is not very complicated, but it can make a lot of money.

Although there were workshops in the past, there is no way to compare it with the present. This workshop can be said to be promoted by the Holy One.

Let the common people make money, and produce a lot of good things, so that countless people become rich accordingly.

That is to say, they don't have that much money, otherwise they all want to open a workshop.

Chapter 763 Supplies

Listening to the words of these people, it seems that they are all praises for the current imperial court, but I don't know if it is because of Du Rufang.

The two daughters sat aside, probably feeling that they hadn't eaten much outside, so they also ordered a lot of food.

But most of them are tasted, and Gu Zhifang who can't finish it will eat it.

When the time was almost up, Lu Chensheng got up and left with his daughter.

Seeing Lu Chensheng walking away, the friend on the side asked curiously, "By the way, Brother Du, I haven't heard you mention it just now, who is the other party?"

Ziyou asked curiously.

After talking so much, I still don't know who the other party is.

Du Rufang shook his head when he heard the words, "If you have a chance, you can still see him again."

He didn't tell the other party Lu Chensheng's identity, anyway, there is not much benefit in telling the other party, it is better to wait for the other party to have a chance to find out.

If it is said now, if it gets out and the censor finds out, he feels that he will be fine if he plays it at that time.

After the Spring Festival, things gradually increased.

Under the cold weather, many places were frozen. This year is not so easy, but fortunately, after the promotion of anthracite, the winter of this year is not so difficult for the common people.

"After the beginning of spring, we will start to move the sheep to the grassland, and we have already selected the manpower."

Lu Chensheng was sitting in the imperial study, giving orders.

"This year, the promotion of cotton planting must not be delayed, and peanuts and corn need to be planted in time."

A series of decrees began to be issued one after another.

Several ministers began to record what the Holy Majesty said, preparing to do these things well in time.

It's almost time for spring plowing. Last year's grain harvest was not very good. As a result, the price of this year's grain has been rising.

This makes this year's spring plowing even more touching.

"My lord, what if the people don't want to grow cotton? Last year's grain harvest was not very good, and the price of grain is rising. I'm afraid the people won't be able to grow cotton very much."

If cotton is planted, the money earned will not be enough to buy food, so where will anyone grow it?

The common people are not stupid. Seeing that the price of grain is rising, and the imperial court does not collect much tax, growing grain can make a lot of money, so why bother to grow cotton?

Lu Chensheng rubbed the center of his brows, "The order is issued, and there is no need to force it to be planted or not to the common people."

It is not so easy to expand the planting of corn and peanuts for a while, but when the planting starts, there will be no fewer people who want to grow cotton.

Lu Chensheng is not in a hurry to promote cotton.

"Yes!"

When the minister heard this, he agreed and then stopped making a sound.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the commander who went to sea this time brought a lot of soldiers with him, and there were not a few soldiers like crossbows. What's the reason?"

At this time, another minister was a little puzzled.

He had just received this news not long ago, so he asked in confusion.

Lu Chensheng raised his brows, and there was a strange look on his face, "It is said that there are many foreign people who covet the wealth of the big man, so they brought more soldiers and armaments, which is helpless."

Hearing this, the minister felt that something was wrong, but the Holy Majesty didn't say anything, so he didn't say anything.

In front of the imperial study room, the monarchs and ministers were still dealing with various affairs, while overseas, the commander-in-chief at the moment looked arrogant.

"Mark the location of this island, send a ship back to report, and send people back to cut back all the trees on the island."

Shan Ziheng spoke.

His face was full of excitement. On the island just now, many precious trees were found, such as small-leaved red sandalwood, which were hundreds of years old.

There are quite a few precious trees like this on this island, and this trip alone has already earned a lot of money.

Hearing this, the subordinates immediately sent someone to do it.

Going a little further, we have reached the place where they were before.

Stranger.

The corner of Shan Ziheng's mouth curled slightly, and he looked at the army he had brought aside, feeling extremely confident in his heart.

"The general is planning to take down some territory this time, isn't it?"

Hai Qing followed on the left and right, looked into the other party's eyes, and couldn't hide the doubts in his heart, so he asked out.

This time the opponent came out, bringing soldiers and armaments far more than before.

They had already found out before that that the foreign countries on that continent were not that powerful, and there was no need to bring these soldiers with them.

But the other party still brought it, which is a bit strange.

Shan Ziheng smiled lightly, he still admired Haiqing very much, so he didn't hide it from him.

"That's right, out of the five legions, three of the legions are in command, but there are still two left. I would like to take that position, but it's not that easy to take this position.

Previously, I found that those foreigners were not that powerful, and I was going to conquer them and let them all pay tribute together.

Come to think of it, as long as I can bring countless tributes back this time, I will be closer to this position. "

Shan Ziheng made no secret of his thoughts. Anyway, when he arrived in a foreign country, he would guess it even if he didn't tell the other party.

At this time, it is better to be honest.

What's more, the Holy Majesty said it himself before, if anyone has an idea about those two positions, he should come up with his own skills.

Come up with achievements if you want.

He was lucky to have such a chance to perform.

"Since the general has such an idea, why didn't he conquer them the last time he went to sea? Besides, conquering them may not be that simple. We are too far away from Xinghan City.

Right now, they are fighting alone, and it is difficult to keep up with supplies. In addition, this is also an unfamiliar territory, but it is prone to accidents. "

Hai Qing was a little hesitant when he heard the words, they can be regarded as a lone army, but accidents are very easy.

Although the soldiers brought a lot this time, there were actually only 3000 soldiers.