NIP Chapter 177 Three Causes and Four Discussions
Chapter 177 Three Causes and Four Discussions
"Erro!
Jing'er has something urgent to report. "
A group of people just stepped into the Qianqiu Palace.
Empress Changsun then screened back to the left and right.
Li Shimin glanced at Su Jing lightly, smiled and took Empress Changsun's hand.
"Well, what's the matter?
Is there an auspicious offering, or is there an artifact from the town? "
"Jing'er is still young, how can Erlang be so fussy!"
Empress Changsun pulled out her hand in reproach.
Looking at Li Shimin who smacked his lips, he said seriously: "Jing Er just told my concubine.
This year there will be severe droughts and floods in the northern region, and next year there will be locust plagues in Chang'an. "
"really!"
Li Shimin turned his head seemingly calmly, but the corners of his eyes twitched violently unconsciously.
Su Jingting nodded, and replied in a low voice: "If there are no accidents, this matter will definitely be unavoidable."
"Accident?
Why is it an accident?
Are you blaming your father for ordering someone to invite you back to the palace? "
Li Shimin glared coldly, taking the opportunity to quickly adjust his mood.
as emperor.
He must not show panic in front of others, let alone be controlled by others.
Even if this person is his son!
But the plague of locusts...
That's a big event!
"Back to Father.
As the saying goes:
Thunder, rain and dew are the grace of God, and the people of Zhaomin are also blessed.
The boy has nothing but gratitude to his father, and absolutely no dissatisfaction. "
"Hahaha~
Avalokitesvara, take a look, this Nizi looks a little too young.
Just looking at his flattering attitude, even knowing the integrity is not as good as him by [-]%! "
Li Shimin smiled heartily, and the haze in his heart dissipated a bit.
He raised his hand and pointed at the small stool in the hall, and said loudly: "Sit down and answer."
"promise!"
Su Jing laughed and sat down as he said.
Seeing his respectful attitude, Li Shimin became more and more satisfied.
"Tell me and listen.
Why are you so sure that next year there will be severe drought and locusts? "
"Back to Father.
This year's severe drought and flood can be detected in advance by Qin Tianjian.
As for the plague of locusts.
Whenever the weather gets warmer and drought comes in winter, locusts will lay eggs in large numbers.
The emperor only needs to send someone to ask experienced farmers, or dig a hole in the drought-stricken land at the end of the year to find out whether the child's words are true or not. "
"Have you sent someone to ask?"
Li Shimin turned his head to look at Empress Changsun.
He believed that with the wisdom of Empress Changsun, she would definitely come to Qianqiu Hall to disturb his rest after confirming that it was correct.
"The concubine has indeed sent someone to ask.
Daoist Yuan and the old farmer in the country both said that Jing'er was right.
Presumably this catastrophe cannot be avoided. "
Empress Changsun frowned.
Li Shimin sighed deeply.
"This is God's punishment for me!"
"Prince!
Since you knew about this earlier, why didn't you report it in the past?
Such a matter that concerns hundreds of thousands of people, is it not as good as you playing with Qingque? "
"The child dare not.
Hai'er also remembered what Master had mentioned, and only then did he know about the locust plague. "
Knowing that Li Shimin wanted to find a punching bag, Su Jing naturally wouldn't let him succeed.
"Your master?
But that hidden expert who doesn't know his name? "
Li Shimin's eyes lit up.
Su Jing nodded and said, "Exactly."
"Since your master taught you the method of identification, did he teach you how to remedy it?"
"Back to Father.
The master did teach the child how to remedy it, but whether it works or not is unknown to the child. "
"Let's talk and listen, I will make my own decision."
"Yes, Father."
Su Jing coughed lightly, and tried hard to search for information from previous lives.
"Royal father.
Locusts, also known as grasshoppers, belong to the order Orthoptera..."
"Say the point!"
Seeing that Su Jing wanted to chant scriptures, Li Shimin suppressed his anger and shouted through gritted teeth.
"Oh!"
Su Jing felt refreshed in his heart, but responded with a feigned grievance on his face.
When he was young, Li Shimin had a strong character and would never dispose of meritorious officials.
Therefore, he was not worried that taking the opportunity to retaliate this time would lead to Li Shimin's punishment.
"The master once told the child.
Geese, frogs and spiders can all prey on locusts.
Herding chickens and ducks can also control locusts.
Even the people of the Tang Dynasty can eat locusts.
If hundreds of thousands of people each eat a hundred...
Father, think about it, is this locust a plague of locusts? "
"Can the common people also eat locusts?"
The emperor and empress asked in surprise.
"of course can."
Su Jing smiled triumphantly, his face full of memories.
In ancient times, locusts were regarded as locust gods, and they were messengers sent by the gods to the world. Naturally, no one would eat locusts.
But he came from the foodie empire of later generations.
What about the messenger of the gods?
Eat as you like!
"Father doesn't know.
Locusts are high-protein, low-fat foods that are rich in nutrients.
If it is fried with condiments such as pepper...
hiss~
The taste is absolutely amazing!
If you take a bite...
I guarantee that it must be crunchy and chicken-flavored! "
Su Jing recalled happily.
The emperor and the empress shivered involuntarily.
Even the envoys of the gods dare to eat, Su Jing and his master are ruthless people!
"There is still a way to prevent and control the locust plague.
Presumably your master has a solution for severe drought and flood, right? "
Li Shimin asked loudly.
Su Jing thought for a while, then said with a smile: "Father, my boy suggested using 'three reasons and fourteen proposals' to farm the fields.
Moreover, the people in the north don't know water conservancy, and the land will be barren in one year, the people will be destitute in two years, and the land will be lost to the people in three years.
If you want to prevent droughts from causing disasters and floods from causing harm, the only way is to promote water conservancy. "
As a person of later generations, who does not know the importance of water conservancy projects.
What Su Jing just said was just a paraphrase of Zuo Guangdou, a water conservancy expert in the late Ming Dynasty.
He was able to preserve a glimmer of life for Daming during the Little Ice Age, and his talent was far superior to the so-called experts and scholars of later generations.
"What are three reasons and fourteen arguments?"
Li Shimin stood up slowly, and asked while sitting upright.
Empress Changsun also got up and walked behind the curtain, her face full of pride.
Seeing this, Chu Suiliang in the corner hurriedly fiddled with pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
The Qianqiu Hall instantly entered a very formal state of recital.
Seeing this, Su Jing didn't dare to mess around anymore.
Putting away the playful look on his little face, he cupped his hands and said, "Go back to Emperor Father.
Three reasons and fourteen arguments:
The three causes are due to the timing of the sky, the benefits of the place, and the feelings of people.
The fourteen proposals are to discuss dredging rivers; ; Discuss the establishment of a department in Litian; discuss the worship of the rich and the people.
The law is still available, and the imperial edict allows it.
With the great prosperity of water conservancy, people in the north began to know Yidao. "
"Great goodness!
My son's teacher is indeed a hidden master! "
Li Shimin lowered his head to ponder for a moment, clapped his hands and laughed.
"Prince!
You just said that northerners don't know water conservancy.
In your opinion, who can take on this important task? "
"Hehe~"
Su Jing scratched his head in embarrassment.
This is not what he said, but Zuo Guangdou said.
In his era, regional blacks were to be scolded.
And he really didn't know who was particularly outstanding in water conservancy in the early Tang Dynasty.
"Back to Father.
I don't know who can take on this important task.
However, I have recently discovered a great talent, and with his talent, I will hire a southerner to help me, and I think I will be able to gain something. "
"Great talent?
But that poor boy named Ma Zhou? "
Li Shimin squinted his eyes and asked in a cold voice.
He knew that Su Jing subdued Ma Zhou to deal with the aristocratic family.
If Su Jing delays the government because of this matter, he will settle his old and new accounts together today.
"Hehe~"
Seeing this, Su Jing chuckled, nodded confidently and replied: "Royal father.
The minister valued Ma Zhou not just because he came from a poor family.
Ma Zhou is extremely talented, and if he devotes himself to nurturing him in the future, his talent will never be inferior to that of Fang Xiang. "
"Sure?"
"My boy is willing to be a guarantor for Ma Zhou."
"it is good!"
Li Shimin smiled with satisfaction.
He stroked his long beard and thought for a while, then suddenly asked: "Since that's the case, then Wang Xuance must be extraordinary, right?"
"what?!"
Su Jing was startled when he heard the words, and said angrily: "Father!
Both Wang Xuance and Ma Zhou belong to children, how can you give them a pot! "
"because……
I am your father! "
Li Shimin smiled sinisterly.