Chapter 10, it must be an act of feigning ignorance
Li Zheng walked across the barren land, observing the area, which was relatively arid, and even when he dug up a handful of soil, it was composed of clumps of earth
After everything was arranged, Li Yifu first went to recruit the displaced people
Li Yifu nodded, "In recent years, there have indeed been many disasters and difficulties. Quite a number of refugees are located near Chang'an; they live outside and go into Chang'an during the day to seek work to support their families"
Hmm! It is very fragrant and soft. This is Li Lizhi's first time eating sweet potato
Currently, sweet potatoes are still buried in the soil of the Americas, and it is remembered that they were introduced to the Central Plains during the Age of Exploration
Li Yifu knew that Li Zheng had cured the current Empress's illness, which was a significant achievement
Li Lizhi took the sweet potato and, imitating Li Zheng, peeled off the charred skin and took a bite.
Relocate those displaced persons who have no place to settle to Jingyang, and you shall register them. If they have families with children, they may settle in Jingyang, with a preference for those who have families.
It is very simple; as long as one knows the formula and the method of calculation, it can be solved quickly
There are pumpkins planted there
I..." Li Lizhi said to Li Zheng, feeling caught in a dilemma: "I will give it to you next time, but you must not tell Qingque that I have been here.
You
"Ten... ten wen?" Li Lizhi immediately stood up, "Li Zheng, are you still talking about money with me?"
Are we still discussing feelings with Her Highness the Princess? The Princess also has to pay for her food
The remaining wasteland is relatively arid, and what is left is used for planting potatoes and sweet potatoes
Li Tai felt a sense of guilt and unease in his heart
For the time being, it is better to stay here with Li Zheng than to be dispatched to a remote place to serve as a county magistrate
Seeing Li Lizhi enjoying her sweet potato, Li Zheng reached out to her and said: "Ten wen each."
How did you know I sneaked out? But you need not worry, Father and Mother love me the most
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Li Yifu smiled awkwardly, took a bite of the cucumber, and said, "It's very refreshing and delicious"
Li Zheng called out to Li Yifu, who was about to go about his business
The slight fondness that had just existed in Li Lizhi's heart completely collapsed at this moment, leaving her to wonder where she could possibly find the money all over her body
What is this? Li Li asked curiously
Looking at this group of laborers, Li Zheng said to him: "You convey the message down, try to avoid letting them drink raw water, and make sure they drink boiled water more often."
You are to carry out the task as instructed, without any unnecessary chatter. If you do not perform well, I will have Du Ruhui send you back.
After listening to Li Zheng's arrangements, Li Yifu pondered for a long time and said: "Jingyang Ling, are we really going to cultivate all the more than 1,000 mu of land around Jingyang? We do not have enough manpower for this."
Li Zheng saw many laborers by the river drinking the river water
Li Yifu returned and said: "What happened?"
Then let's find some manpower; there should be quite a few refugees near the Tang Dynasty now
Li Lizhi quickened her pace to leave, holding half a leftover sweet potato in her hand, growing more and more angry as she thought about it, "Hmph!"
The female guard hurriedly reported, "Your Highness, Prince Wei has arrived."
Upon arriving at a wasteland, Li Zheng said: "This land can also be reclaimed for cultivation and used for planting crops"
After setting up a sign, Li Yifu curiously asked: "What is corn? Is it also a type of grain?"
Hearing a playful call, Li Zheng turned his head and saw Li Lizhi, and quickly bowed, "Commoner pays respects to Your Highness the Princess"
Perhaps when Li Zheng finds out, he will blame me
"Rest assured, Magistrate Jingyang, I will certainly handle it well," Li Yifu said hastily
Li Zheng, is that you?" Li Tai called out to Li Zheng, who was sitting by the riverbank.
After Li Zheng finished speaking, Li Yifu moistened his brush with saliva, set up a sign here, and wrote the two characters for corn.
It can be used to grow corn, which is relatively cold-resistant and easy to cultivate
What are you doing
Looking at the group of female guards behind Li Lizhi, Li Zheng said to her: "Your Highness, have you once again left the palace without permission?"
A large portion of the rice seeds was left for this purpose, and an experiment was conducted to plant some of them first
Li Yifu is quite reliable in his work; he has arranged several thousand laborers very properly, and they will not disturb the original residents of Jingyang
The cucumber, with its skin, was finished off by Li Yifu in just a few bites, leaving a lingering aftertaste for quite a while
"Sweet potato, would you like to eat some?" Li Zheng dug out another one for her
To speak of merit and reward, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Li Zheng's contributions warrant his appointment as an official physician in the Imperial Medical Department.
Li Tai arrived again in Jingyang County and discovered that many laborers were reclaiming wasteland, and it was the barren land given to him by his father, which could not produce any grain.
It has a high yield, similar to potatoes, but solely planting potatoes and sweet potatoes cannot meet the diverse demands
Indeed, it is better to maintain a distance, Li Zheng thought as he nodded repeatedly, gazing at his reflection in the river water. I truly have remarkable foresight.
Once again, I arrived at a wetland by the river, where the soil is extremely damp, and stepping in results in sinking into the mud
One must seize this opportunity to remain in Jingyang, Li Yifu silently resolved in his heart
Those refugees left their hometowns with their families due to disasters and came to Chang'an to seek a livelihood, many of whom were homeless.
Li Zheng said to Li Yifu: "A channel can be constructed at the river mouth to divert water, and this land will be used for planting rice"
Understood. Li Yifu nodded
Provide them with a stable place to settle, and those refugees will surely flock to it in droves, with as many as needed
Peanuts are grown here
Li Zheng took some seeds of crops and walked through the village with Li Yifu. Now that they have land, all these seeds can be planted.
You should now refer to yourself as an official, no longer a commoner.
Li Yifu
Li Zheng placed the sweet potatoes in the bonfire, watching the laborers scatter the rice seeds in the wetland, while pondering that rice seedling cultivation is crucial, and the seedling period is the most challenging time for planting
Li Zheng dug out two sweet potatoes from the charcoal pile, wrapped them in his sleeve to avoid burning his hands, peeled off the charred skin, and savored a bite.
Li Zheng may not know that these are barren lands incapable of producing grain, yet he is so diligent in having people cultivate these wastelands for what purpose
"How did you unravel the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art?" Li Lizhi asked curiously
"Good." Li Yifu listened and complied, setting up signs in each plot of land according to Li Zheng's arrangements
If sent back, it is highly likely that one will be assigned to a remote area as a county magistrate
"A type of drought-resistant grain," Li Zheng said
Eating too much is just that, merely filling the stomach and alleviating hunger
What is the significance of this?" Li Yifu was once again perplexed
Li Lizhi hurriedly wanted to leave, as the princess of the Tang Dynasty was too dangerous. Li Zheng remembered this dynasty, known for its filial piety, and the princess's contemplation of rebellion.
He specifically chose these wastelands, and I wonder what Li Zheng is thinking
Looking at this wasteland, Li Yifu bent down and said, "Jingyang Ling, this land is barren; there is hardly any grass growing here, how can we possibly cultivate grain?"
Tomatoes can be planted along the edges of the fields