It had been two to three months since the spring ploughing. The weather was getting hotter and hotter. The government office was open every day, but it still felt unbearably hot.
Jiang Pengji did not have so many concerns at all. She wore a simple and light brown dress every day. Her sleeves were rolled up to her shoulders and her trouser legs were rolled up to her thighs. Wei Ci blushed inexplicably at the sight of her fair arms and thighs, which attracted Yang Si's strange gaze.
"Do you have ulterior motives for your lord?"
Yang Si wrote with his right hand while fanning himself with his left hand.
Even so, he still felt that the clothes on his back had been soaked in sweat and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Wei Ci's hand trembled. A discordant black line appeared on the originally neat and beautiful letter. He reluctantly put away the ruined letter. He looked calm, but in fact, even his fingers were trembling. "Jing Rong, what nonsense are you talking about? Ci and my lord are both men …"
Yang Si pursed his lips. Prince Changshou had reared many boys and male pets. This person did not hide it from them.
Having seen the dark side of the aristocratic families, Yang Si did not think that they all believed in the way of Yin and Yang. Otherwise, how could men be so popular?
"So what if I'm a man? Speaking of which, Zixiao is 22 this year, right? There are no beautiful wives or concubines in the backyard. Even if others don't say that you have an unspeakable secret, they will think that you are gay … This is normal. " Yang Si said with a smile. Looking at Wei Ci's change of expression in the hot summer felt as carefree as drinking a large bowl of ice water in the dog days. "It's not a big deal if you admire your lord."
Wei Ci retorted, "Jing Rong is 29 years old, but she's still single."
Yang Si said, "I have high standards and look down on ordinary women. In the past, matchmakers came to my house and broke through the threshold, but I was unwilling. "
Wei Ci choked and said, "I have no intention of getting married."
Yang Si saw that he looked a little worried and his heart softened a little. He was afraid that he would touch on Wei Ci's sore spot.
"Are you still conflicted about that stupid eight characters?"
At that moment, Jiang Pengji's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
She said as she walked, "What stupid eight characters? You're done with the government affairs. Why are you chatting so happily? "
The corners of Yang Si's mouth twitched. Jiang Pengji had gone to Jiaoping District a few days ago to catch able-bodied men.
When Jiang Pengji entered the room, the two of them saw that she was carrying two round, green ball-shaped objects in her arms.
Wei Ci saw the things in her arms and asked in surprise, "Verdant Sect Green Jade Room?"
Yang Si and Jiang Pengji were stunned. The audience in the streaming room was also stunned.
A watermelon was a watermelon. What was the point of making it sound so artistic?
Jiang Pengji did not know that watermelon had such a name, while Yang Si had never seen a watermelon before.
Wei Ci was stunned for a moment before he reacted. The watermelon, which was called the 'Green Jade Room' by many aristocratic families who flaunted their culture, had yet to arrive from the Western Region … He remembered clearly that after the Jiang Dynasty was founded, the small vassal states in the Western Region specially presented it to the Emperor in order to please him. It tasted pretty good and was a good thing to relieve the heat in the hot summer. Later on, it even became a treasure for the commoners to become rich.
Why … did it appear now?
"So it has such a name, but I call it watermelon. It's quite easy to grow. We can consider planting some in Chengan District to store water and relieve the heat in summer. "Jiang Pengji placed two large watermelons on the table, took out a dagger, and cut one of them in half.
It had been chilled in the well water, and the flesh emitted cold air.
"I remember that this is only available in the Western Region …" Wei Ci said.
Jiang Pengji cut the watermelon. The bright red flesh of the melon made people salivate.
"It's indeed from the Western Region. Uncle Gu travels north and south to do business. He likes to exchange for some rare and strange plants. Last year, he gave me some. I planted it in the small garden of the district headquarters of Xiangyang District. I heard that it bore fruit. I ate one and it tasted pretty good. "
In fact, that was not the case. Jiang Pengji did not recognize the plants from ancient times at all. It was the audience in the streaming room who grew watermelons at home who told her about it. They taught her how to grow watermelons and things to take note of. After she memorized it, she passed the trick to the supervisor and let her take care of it.
She went to Jiaoping District to handle some matters. When she heard Qiguan Rang's words, she hurried back to Xiangyang District and plucked a few and brought them over.
Rare things were always expensive. Jiang Pengji wanted Fengyi County to recover quickly. The commercial development could not be weak.
However, this kind of fruit could only be eaten to satisfy one's cravings. It could not be used as food. Even if it was planted, the quantity and the field had to be limited.
If the commoners saw that growing watermelons was profitable, they all wanted to plant them. Who would plant food?
What would they eat without food?
Jiang Pengji thought about this and served the watermelon on the plate to the two of them.
"Zixiao, you can't eat too much. This thing is cold in nature. Just eat one or two pieces to satisfy your cravings," she reminded him.
Yuanyuan Xiatiao: "Seeing watermelon, I want to eat it too. It's a natural watermelon. It's juicy and sweet. I really want to go downstairs and buy one. "
Xingxing Dalao: "I'm already holding half a watermelon. I'm eating it with a spoon. It's much better than eating it one piece at a time."
The watermelons in the back garden of Xiangyang District were about an acre and a half. She got someone to pluck them and send them to her subordinates as a reward.
Holding a watermelon and nibbling on it in the summer could even improve one's irritation.
Yang Si despised Jiang Pengji, but he had to admit that the food here was delicious. Even the summer fruits were unique.
"My lord, I have already ordered the laborers to dig a canal and cut enough bamboo according to your instructions. I have sliced them and exposed them to the sun."
"Hmm, how are the new bricks in the brick kiln?"
"They can already produce excellent finished products. Although they are not as solid as ordinary bricks, they won't break easily."
The three of them nibbled on the watermelon while talking about business. The scene was too beautiful. The audience in the streaming room expressed their desire for more.
Tumi Dalao: "Thank you, streamer. I think the melon farmers this year are going to laugh."
Because of the mystery of the streaming room and the gimmick of being able to cross dimensions, it led to many new industries.
For example, watermelons appeared in the streaming room today. Perhaps the watermelons in the nearby fruit shops would be sold out!
The effect of the advertisement was terrifying!
Wouldn't the melon farmers laugh until their teeth could be seen?
Jiang Pengji said, "I'm very relieved that you're doing things."
Bamboo slices were placed on both sides of the canal. The new bricks that were baked were used to pave the canal.
Since the end of spring, the weather had become hotter and hotter. There had not been a single drop of rain so far. Jiang Pengji's premonition was about to be confirmed.
During this period, Jiang Pengji had mobilized almost half of the manpower to dig canals, reservoirs, and wells. Jiaoping District and Maolin District were also extremely busy. Everyone was preparing for the upcoming summer. Although the construction of the district had slowed down, it did not stop. The barren district that had been ravaged by the Tsing Yi Army began to exude an aura of prosperity.
As long as the people's wills were united and their efforts were directed in one direction, almost nothing was impossible.
Entering June, the weather was dry and hot. When the sun was strong, stray cats and dogs did not dare to stay outside for long.
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