Dominate the ancient academy

Chapter 320 This kind of happiness is unimaginable to ordinary people

It was like buying a big bag of candy at home, but leaving it outside. Who would feel safe about it? He wanted to transport the sweet potatoes back overnight.

"Why are you in such a hurry? You'll have the strength to harvest crops only after eating. Daya, go and serve the rice. Let's eat first and then go to the sweet potato field." The man ordered steadily.

"Hey!" Daya's voice was full of joy. Her family planted two acres of sweet potatoes. She was so happy to be able to eat such sweet things as meals!

Although the young man was anxious, he smacked the taste in his mouth and decided to finish his meal before going to the fields.

According to the usual meal intake, each person has one bowl of sweet potatoes, plus a multi-grain steamed bun, so each person can only eat half full, but because of the sweet potatoes, they are also particularly satisfied.

The man even said, "Daya, cook more when we spread the food so that we can all have enough to eat."

When we arrived at the fields, many people were already busy. Although they were busy, they were visibly satisfied. Such a yield and taste were like pie in the sky to them, and they had to hurry to harvest them.

There are still many people who regret not planting more. Those who have reclaimed wasteland are even more pleasant surprises. The wasteland is just opened up and does not need to be carefully tended, but the harvest is just as pleasant, which is several times the normal crops.

They dug sweet potatoes one after another and transported them home. Not to mention the original laborers, even the elderly and young children who no longer worked in the fields took the initiative to go to the fields to harvest them.

Sweet potatoes have a soft and glutinous texture and a sweet taste. Both the elderly and children can eat them, and they are happy too!

"Dad, let's plant sweet potatoes in the fields next time. They taste delicious." The child suggested excitedly.

For areas with scarce resources, sweet potatoes are comparable to candies, and the yield is so high. If sweet potatoes are planted in all the fields, they will be able to have enough food every day in the future.

Especially when they discovered that sweet potatoes could be eaten without being cooked, they found it to be an absolute rare delicacy and they wished sweet potatoes could be planted everywhere.

"That won't do. The court said that although sweet potatoes have a high yield, eating too much will cause heartburn and flatulence. We can't just plant sweet potatoes. Every family can reclaim wasteland and plant them, but they must plant wheat, millet and other crops." The person at the side answered in a relaxed tone. Even if they couldn't just plant sweet potatoes, it would be enough for them to eat, and there would be tax exemption for the first three years of reclaiming wasteland. The food planted on the wasteland alone would be much more than the grain they had in previous years.

"I'm not afraid of farting. As long as I can eat my fill, I'm not afraid of farting anything. Wheat and millet are not as delicious as sweet potatoes." The little boy retorted seriously.

"Even if it tastes good, the court has already said that we can't just grow sweet potatoes. We can't lose out on other food. We can't go wrong if we listen to the court."

The man's tone when he mentioned the imperial court was full of confidence and pride. Although he didn't know why they couldn't all grow high-yield sweet potatoes, the sweet potatoes were given to the common people by the imperial court. The imperial court had always been caring about them. They didn't understand anything and had to listen to the imperial court. The emperor could never deceive them, the common people.

"Yes, this much is enough for us to eat. We should listen to the imperial court. I heard that sweet potatoes can account for half of this year's grain tax. With the land we have reclaimed, we will not only be able to eat enough this year, but we will also have surplus food!"

"Yes, I just knew what it feels like to be full these past two days. Our court is good, so we listen to it and do whatever it tells us to do."

This year, not only is there a bumper harvest of sweet potatoes, but because there is sufficient fertilizer, the grain yields from the fields that have been fertilized have increased by several percent, and the fields are also noticeably more fertile.

In previous years, the land was consumed too much and became thin soil. The crops grown were worse than those in a truckload, but there was nothing we could do about it. After applying fertilizer this year, the fields became much more fertile. It was clearly a bumper year, and with the addition of sweet potatoes, every family was as happy as if it were New Year's Day.

Farmlands are the lifeblood of farmers. Now the imperial court not only tells them how to cultivate the land, but also provides them with high-yield crops.

It is no exaggeration to say that the people are eager to offer sacrifices to the current imperial court, burning incense sticks three times a day and praying to it, hoping that the current imperial court will continue forever.

In previous years, when people mentioned taxes, everyone had a bitter look on their faces. After paying the taxes, they could only tighten their belts to live. But this year, the yamen runners have not come to collect the taxes yet, and everyone wants to deliver them themselves. The granaries at home are full, and the taxes can make some room for them. They are definitely the most staunch supporters of the court now.

So when the imperial court came to promote the kang, everyone accepted it well without any questions. They did whatever they were told and cooperated fully. Anyway, the imperial court would not harm them. They knew nothing and just had to be obedient.

With their cooperation, the popularization of kangs went incredibly smoothly. It was completed smoothly before the weather got cold. Rich families built their own kangs, while families in really poor circumstances built theirs in the village ancestral halls. When it was cold in winter, they could live together and keep warm.

When the emperor heard the news, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. No emperor in any dynasty had ever done as much as him. He was supported and praised by the whole nation! His name will undoubtedly go down in history!

He was not satisfied with what he heard in the palace, so he went on a private visit in disguise to inquire among the people. When he heard with his own ears the people's approval of him, the emperor's mouth was stretched to his ears, and he returned to the palace only when his chin hurt from laughing.

The emperor was not only happy, but also very generous to those who had made contributions. Daning's lucky star must be treated well.

Then Shu Xiaoxiao received another wave of rewards. Even her uncle was promoted to marquis because of the emperor's pleasure. Shu Xiaoxiao, who was suddenly promoted, was naturally happy!

Naturally, the more good things like this the better. With the title, she had even more reasons to be lazy, and her life reached its peak.

Now, besides her father, she has the highest status in the family. Even her eldest brother has to bow to her when he sees her. How can this not make people happy? Shu Xiaoxiao's chin was raised two points higher. She was promoted and she was proud.

As for modesty, what is that? She is already a marquis, why does she need that thing!

As for the officials, they were naturally unhappy because she was already a marquis at her age. Even if she had made contributions, she was too young, which made these old officials envious and jealous!

It's not because of this or that, it's just because they are jealous. How old is he? He is not even as old as their grandchildren, but he can suppress them. He came out of nowhere and is too arrogant. He didn't even give them time to react. Even if he has made contributions, he can still suppress them. He is too young and unstable.

There is a huge gap between a marquis and an earl. Even if he only has the title, it won't be enough! At this age, with these achievements and the title, there will be no shortage of real vacancies in the future!

The price rose too fast and they were a little panicked!

But they had no reason to refute. Although Shu Xiaoxiao's achievements were not announced to the world, everyone in the court who should know knew about it. It was indeed appropriate for her to be conferred the title of Marquis for her achievements. But that couldn't stop them from being jealous!

But their rebuttal was useless. The emperor was determined to confer a title on Shu Xiaoxiao. In addition, given her real achievements, they were a little hesitant at this juncture. After all, the imperial court was at its peak, and they also valued their own reputation. If they were not careful, they might be condemned by the people.

Under such circumstances, Shu Xiaoxiao was successfully promoted from Lord Ye to Marquis Ye, and her salary was increased by several levels. Since she was still a student and had not completed her studies, she continued to go to school.

This means you don’t have to work but still get a high salary and good benefits. This kind of happiness is unimaginable to most people!