readytorunbook Chapter 250: Bewitching**, Gu Jingzhi’s vigilance...
Chapter 250: Bewitching**, Gu Jingzhi’s vigilance...
Gu Jingzhi said seriously: "It's not easy, that's why we need talents like Mr. Chen!"
"Then I would like to ask Lord Gu, your idea of producing 600 kilograms per mu...how long will it take us to achieve it?"
"emmm..."
Gu Jingzhi rubbed his chin and thought for a moment before saying, "If things go well, we can get a good variety this year. If things go slowly, it might take three to five years..."
Got it!
** said helplessly: "My Lord, my Lord... I have a lot of things to do, please don't joke with me!"
As short as this year, as long as three to five years...
He simply couldn't afford to gamble on something that had no certainty at all.
Instead of wasting time on uncertain factors, it is better to do something tangible!
Looking at him like that, Gu Jingzhi knew that he simply couldn't believe in the existence of hybrid rice. The limitations of the times were truly unsolvable!
In fact, he said that the yield per mu was 600 kilograms, which was still too low. Think about the yield of more than 1,000 kilograms in later generations...
This era lacks technological support, so Gu Jingzhi doesn't dare to shout too high. But even 600 kilograms can't convince people?
Are you kidding me? Are you looking down on hybrid rice in our great China?
That shit is world-shaking.
Gu Jingzhi said with a stern face, "Master Chen, your attitude is not good enough. We scholars should establish our hearts for the world, our lives for the people, carry on the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity..."
"If everyone backs down when faced with even the slightest difficulty, when will the world's famine problem be resolved?"
Thinking back to when I first came to Fufeng County, those people were like a group of refugees. Thinking of the figures calculated by Old Master Yuan in my previous life... In the thousands of years of the Great Celestial Empire, the total number of years without people starving to death was only a hundred years!
This is the bloody fact!
When Gu Jingzhi thought about this, he couldn't help feeling a little depressed.
On the contrary, he was stunned by the four sentences of Hengqu that Gu Jingzhi casually said. Even other officials stood there in a daze.
What kind of ambition is this? What kind of evildoer is this?
Scholars strive to achieve merit, establish virtue, and make statements.
In terms of merit, Gu Jingzhi recovered border cities, saved the people from the suffering of war, created the method of terraced fields, and saved countless lives...
In terms of virtue, Gu Jingzhi was a marquis, but for the sake of the people, he worked in the countryside all day long, surrounded by mud and water, and was always thinking about innovating farming so that the people would no longer go hungry... He was a man of virtue!
Establish a statement...
Is there anything more thought-provoking than these words?
After a while, ** and others, and even Chen Baonian, all bowed to Gu Jingzhi: "Your Majesty, your words of warning are a lesson for us. Please accept our greetings, Your Majesty..."
"..."
The corner of Gu Jingzhi's mouth twitched.
It truly is a civilization that has been passed down for thousands of years without interruption! These well-known sayings from past lives are enough to make one bow down in admiration...
He helped the man up and said solemnly, "Master Chen, I am not as accomplished as you in farming. I just stumbled upon some strange phenomena, which led to many associations. I just want to ask Master Chen a question..."
Gu Jingzhi looked at the crops in the wilderness and said word by word, "Are you willing?"
Are you willing?
The two words lingered in **'s ears for a long time.
If he agrees to Gu Jingzhi, it means that he will have to spend several years or even longer in the future, and the result is unknown!
If you don't agree, as Gu Jingzhi said, if no one does some things, then these things will never appear in front of the world!
**His breathing was a little rapid, as if he didn't know how to make a decision.
The other officials were also hesitant. They came with the government, and their success and failure were all theirs...
Gu Jingzhi was not in a hurry and just waited quietly by the side.
After a while...
** clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, stamped his feet, and said, "If there is a miracle in this world, I am willing to believe that it will happen to Gu Hou. It is worth it for us to fight for the people of the world just once!"
"Lord Gu, we are willing to..."
"Me too……"
"I am willing to follow you, my Lord..."
"..."
"it is good!"
Gu Jingzhi laughed heartily and said, "Everyone, God will never disappoint those who work hard. This day is destined to be recorded in history books, a day that future generations will admire. I will join you in this great event!"
……
That night!
Gu Jingzhi discussed with ** and others the ideas about hybrid rice breeding and some characteristics of rice seedlings that he had prepared long ago.
Don't tell me yet.
**This contemporary agricultural expert is indeed not a person who has gained his reputation in vain. Gu Jingzhi copied the information and read it word for word, but when these things fell into **'s hands, they seemed like treasures!
After he entered the court as an official, he traveled through mountains, rivers and fields for more than ten years. Many of the materials on Gu Jingzhi were consistent with his memories, and he actually gained a lot!
It seems... this hybrid rice really works!
……
After a tiring night, Gu Jingzhi slept until noon the next day.
It was not until Chen Baonian came to call him that he got up quietly. After washing up, Gu Jingzhi came to the yard and saw Chen Baonian sitting in the yard drinking tea. He asked, "Where are you waiting?"
"Jingzhi..."
Chen Baonian smiled bitterly and said, "Since you said that last night, Master Chen took his men out early this morning!"
"..."
The corner of Gu Jingzhi's mouth twitched. People in this era are so hardworking!
He thought for a moment and then warned, "If they want to do something, don't stop them. Just send more people to follow them and provide all necessary support. They are currently the top agricultural officials in Daxia. Outsiders may think they are no different from peasants, but to Daxia, they are the most valuable talents!"
"Our Ningzhou's facilities are already incomplete, and we must not let them suffer any loss!"
Chen Baonian said solemnly: "Don't worry, these have been arranged long ago, and they will definitely not encounter any problems!"
His good friend was well aware of Gu Jingzhi's emphasis on farming, so he had already made preparations in this regard!
In addition...
Gu Jingzhi said, "Now that Ningzhou Prefecture has stepped forward, it has brought a lot of merchants to the prefecture and even several county towns. These people are indispensable for the prosperity of Ningzhou. We must not look down on them just because of their status!"
"Of course, for those who lack integrity, are profit-driven, and want to get something for nothing... there's no need to be polite!"
"If Ningzhou wants to rise, it must be based on the correct channels and the correct methods. We must not sacrifice the interests of the government or even the people for the sake of temporary benefits!"
"Ok!"
Chen Baonian said solemnly: "Don't worry about these things. Ningzhou has finally ushered in a new opportunity. I will definitely not let this great opportunity fall into the quagmire!"
"That's good!"
Gu Jingzhi thought for a moment and said, "Of course, with all these merchants moving in, there's bound to be a mix of good and bad people. Have your people keep a few more eyes on the ground and don't let anyone with ulterior motives get in!"
"Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Gu Jingzhi looked solemn, and Chen Baonian felt a chill in his heart when he saw it!
He certainly knew what he meant by someone with ulterior motives...