Within the Sweet Dew Hall.
Li Er saw the expressions of the three ministers and knew what they were thinking. He smiled helplessly and said, "What do you think of Li Zexuan's Three Strategies for Controlling Locusts?"
Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know much about the situation of the small countries in the Southern Sea. As for the poultry's ability to exterminate locusts, I also have my doubts. However, I feel that Li Xiannan's third plan is very feasible."
Li Er nodded and said with a smile, "Li Zexuan said that the situation of the small countries in the Southern Sea is true. A few years ago, I saw in some of the previous dynasty's nautical records that the rice in some of the countries in the Southern Sea does indeed ripen three times a year. The local grain prices are also very cheap."
As early as the Sui Dynasty, the Imperial Court had already started to establish maritime communications with Taiwan. Based on historical records, the Sui Dynasty had at least three voyages to Taiwan Island. They were in the third year of Daye (607), the fourth year of Daye (608), and the sixth year of Daye (610). From this, it could be seen that the shipbuilding and ocean navigation technology of the time were extremely advanced in the world.
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but say, "Since there is such a country, then I think that Li Zexuan's first strategy is completely feasible. The imperial court can send the navy to escort the caravan to Nanyang in exchange for food. The latter half of Li Xiannan's words aren't wrong. If we were to purchase rations from the other regions of Great Tang, the locust plague would inevitably lead to a shortage of rations. Thus, importing rations from outside is the best choice. "
Li Er nodded with relief and smiled, "Hmm, in that case, I will order Li Xiaogong, Prince of Hejian, to prepare a navy in the near future. I will order the Ministry of Revenue to take out five hundred thousand strings of cash to purchase a batch of silk and porcelain. I will also recruit a caravan from the people to go south with the navy in June to trade with the Nanyang countries in exchange for food!"
The three old officials said respectfully at the same time, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Er continued, "As for the ability of poultry to kill locusts, there is no need to doubt it. Previously, Li Zexuan told me that an adult chicken can eat up to 300 locusts a day. Twenty to thirty chickens can more or less guarantee that there will be no locusts in one mu of land. At the time, I didn't believe it, but later, I sent someone to the Imperial Plantation to ask the old farmer and verified that it was true."
The three people in the hall looked at each other in surprise. In the end, Du Ruhui stood up and bowed. "Your Majesty, this old subject believes that Li Xiannan's three strategies for dealing with locusts should be implemented as soon as possible. With such a talent in the younger generation of my Great Tang, a golden age is certain to continue. This old subject congratulates Your Majesty! "
"Your subjects congratulate Your Majesty!"
Fang Xuanling and Zhangsun Wuji also cupped their hands and praised. The two of them were shrewd old men. They knew that Li Er had been worried about the next generation of talents of the Empire. At this moment, they could make Li Er happy. Not only did it not violate their principles, but it could also harmonize the relationship between the ruler and his subjects. Wasn't it killing two birds with one stone?
"Hahaha!"
Li Er laughed heartily. Du Ruhui's words had struck a chord in his heart. He swept away the gloominess from a few days ago and smiled. "Minister Du is right. The Great Tang will have to rely on these young people in the future. People of our generation are already old! Since the three of you agree, then the three of you should cooperate with me to implement the three strategies for dealing with locusts as soon as possible! "
"This subject obeys the decree!"
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At noon, the Mathematics School was about to start classes. The Imperial College had its own canteen. After all, there were many students from outside the city. Of course, the Imperial College did not force the students to eat in the canteen. Therefore, many students from the city chose to go home for lunch.
"Huaiyu, how is Uncle Qin's health recently?"
After class, Li Zexuan found Qin Huaiyu and asked.
Qin Huaiyu was still thinking about the lessons in the morning.
Unlike Cheng Chumo, who had been fooling around outside since he was young, the Qin Residence's upbringing was extremely strict. Qin Huaiyu had been ordered by Qin Qiong to study hard at home since he was young. Therefore, although he was the second generation of a military family, he was more like a gentle scholar. This was the first time he had heard of this new mathematics class. Even now, he was still immersed in it.
Li Zexuan saw that he was in a daze and repeated it again. Qin Huaiyu was instantly awakened and said in astonishment, "Ah? Oh, thank you for your concern. Although my father's health is not as good as before, he is much better after these days of recuperation. "
Li Zexuan did not know whether to laugh or cry at the way Qin Huaiyu addressed him. This Qin Huaiyu was still immersed in the lesson and had not changed his identity!
"Huaiyu, after class, you can just call me Little Xuan. If you still call me Mister, wouldn't it be too distant?"
"That's right, that's right!"
Cheng Chumo quickly echoed from the side. Even in class, this fellow was unwilling to call Li Zexuan Mister, let alone after class.
"Uh, okay, then I'll call you Little Xuan after class."
Qin Huaiyu was much more awake now and quickly said.
"Huaiyu, I'll go check on Uncle Qin tomorrow afternoon. Send someone to inform Daoist Sun. If Uncle Qin's blood has been completely replenished, then that's even better. If it's still as weak as before, then I'll give Uncle Qin a blood transfusion. I've already built the tools for the blood transfusion. "
Li Tai also came over at this time. Hearing this, his eyes widened and he said in disbelief, "Little Xuan, this blood transfusion can be used to treat illnesses? How come I've never heard of it? "
Li Zexuan looked at him indifferently and said, "Qingque, why are you so impudent and not calling me Mister anymore?"
Li Tai said bluntly, "Didn't you just say that I'll call you Little Xuan after class to avoid alienation?"
Li Zexuan was speechless. This Little Fatty really didn't treat him as an outsider.
"That's right, Little Xuan. I heard from my dad that you're going to give Uncle Qin a blood transfusion. Unfortunately, you didn't have the tools before. This time, I have to go and see!" Cheng Chumo said excitedly.
"I'll go too, I'll go too!"
Li Tai was also very curious about this novel treatment method.
"You two still have class tomorrow!"
Li Zexuan said unhappily.
Cheng Chumo curled his lips and said, "Then why don't you have class tomorrow?"
"In the future, you two will have self-study in the afternoon. Assistant Lecturer Xu will be in charge. If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask Mr. Xu!"
Li Zexuan expressed that his reason for being lazy was very good.
Xu Hongzhi's foundation and talent in mathematics were originally very strong. In the end, Li Zexuan's new mathematics still had a lot of shadows of traditional mathematics. Xu Hongzhi was able to comprehend by analogy. After studying the textbooks for a few days and asking Li Zexuan about some doubts, he had already digested most of the elementary mathematics. Therefore, Li Zexuan dared to be so lazy.
Cheng Chumo, Yuchi Baolin, and Li Tai were all speechless.
After a while, Cheng Chumo rolled his eyes and said smugly, "I'm going to be sick tomorrow and need to apply for leave in advance. Even Chancellor Kong can't say anything, right?"
Li Zexuan kicked Cheng Chumo's butt and said unhappily, "You brat, why don't you go to heaven!"
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