Zhu Yijun wasn't really interested in farming. In his previous life, his grandparents lived in the countryside. It wasn't that Zhu Yijun hadn't worked in the fields before.
It was just that whether or not he wanted to go was one thing, and whether or not he wanted to go was another matter.
Speaking of which, ever since he came to the Daming Dynasty, Zhu Yijun hadn't left the palace. It was good to go to the Imperial Plantation this time.
Moreover, Zhu Yijun really wanted to take a look at the Imperial Plantation where he stored his silver.
There were greenhouses, land for him to plant new crops, and his own treasury. Speaking of which, he hadn't seen a lot of silver in his life!
It was just that it wasn't up to him to decide which Imperial Plantation to go to. However, Zhu Yijun knew that there was one person who had the final say, and that was Queen Dowager Li.
In the Daming Dynasty, there weren't many people who could influence Queen Dowager Li. Other than Zhang Juzheng, there was only one person who could influence Queen Dowager Li. It was Wu Qingbo.
After knowing that he was going to farm, Zhu Yijun sent someone to find Wu Qingbo.
Until he saw Zhu Yijun, Wu Qingbo still didn't understand why the emperor called him here.
There didn't seem to be anything big happening recently!
The matters of the imperial court had nothing to do with Wu Qingbo. Other than making money, Wu Qingbo wasn't interested in anything else.
Could it be a new money-making business?
Wu Qingbo was excited when he thought of a new business.
"This subject, Wu Qingbo, greets Your Majesty!" Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Wu Qingbo bowed to Zhu Yijun.
"Get up!" Zhu Yijun smiled at Wu Qingbo and said, "Bring a chair for Wu Qingbo!"
After that, he looked at Wu Qingbo from head to toe. This look almost blinded Zhu Yijun's eyes.
Originally, Wu Qingbo's dressing was very exaggerated. This time, it was even more exaggerated. The aura of a nouveau riche was revealed.
From top to bottom, from inside to outside, there was only one word: expensive!
Zhu Yijun was really speechless. Even if you suddenly became rich, you don't have to be so ostentatious, right?
However, Zhu Yijun didn't intend to say anything. What kind of person Wu Qingbo was, Zhu Yijun knew very well. It was quite appropriate to say that Wu Qingbo's stomach couldn't store any lard.
"Wu Qingbo, have you heard that I want to farm personally?" Zhu Yijun looked at Wu Qingbo and asked.
"This official has heard of it!" Wu Qingbo quickly nodded. This matter had spread far and wide. Of course, he also knew about it.
However, Wu Qingbo didn't understand what this matter had to do with him. Did the emperor call him here for this matter?
Zhu Yijun nodded and said with a smile, "The Empress Dowager handed the Imperial Plantation to grandfather. There is still a lot of criticism."
"I think it's better to take this opportunity to let them see that under grandfather's management, not only is the Imperial Plantation in good order, but the income has also increased a lot."
Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "We can also let them understand grandfather's ability and publicize grandfather's contributions."
When Wu Qingbo heard this, his eyes immediately lit up. Let them understand his ability? Wu Qingbo didn't care about it.
Wu Qingbo knew very well what kind of people they were. However, doing this would allow him to be in the limelight and show them what he was capable of. It would help him change his reputation.
At the same time, he could let his daughter see it. When that time came, the other Imperial Plantations would belong to him.
The income of the Imperial Plantation was not small. Selling vegetables in the winter made a lot of money. This was a long-term business!
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Wu Qingbo quickly said. This could also make his daughter proud. Wu Qingbo believed that after his daughter saw it, she would be very happy. That would be a lot of benefits.
Seeing Wu Qingbo rush to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful, Zhu Yijun smiled and took a sip of tea.
After coming to the Great Ming Dynasty for such a long time, learning from Zhang Juzheng for such a long time, and seeing so many things, Zhu Yijun had slowly learned to do things without holding back.
Only by doing things in a quiet manner would one be able to achieve the highest level of skill.
Zhu Yijun's guess was right. Wu Qingbo was successful in every endeavor. When he arrived at the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful, he won over Queen Dowager Li.
This time, the emperor decided to plough in the Imperial Plantation that was managed by Wu Qingbo. Although some people felt that it was inappropriate, it did not cause any waves.
After all, the Empress Dowager agreed and Zhang Juzheng supported it. It was useless even if someone objected.
When it was time to personally plough the fields, Zhu Yijun, accompanied by his ministers and escorted by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, rushed to the Imperial Plantation.
Zhu Yijun originally thought that he could see what the capital of the Ming Dynasty looked like. However, when he went out, he found that he could not see anything at all.
At a glance, there were only umbrellas and Imperial Bodyguards everywhere. He could only sigh in his heart.
In the future, he should learn from Zhengde and go out for a walk. Even if it was in the capital, it would be good!
After arriving at the Imperial Plantation, Zhu Yijun was finally able to get out of the sedan chair. He had also changed his clothes. He was no longer wearing the imperial robe. Instead, he was wearing plain clothes for work.
There was also a small hoe at the side, which was used to hoe the ground.
According to the rules, Zhu Yijun should personally hold the plow and the Empress would lead the oxen. However, Zhu Yijun was still young, so holding the plow was naturally impossible.
Thus, the task of holding the plow fell to Zhang Juzheng. Queen Dowager Li naturally could not do the work of leading the oxen, so Zhang Hong became the one to lead the oxen.
Queen Dowager Li pointed the seeds while Zhu Yijun kicked the soil behind her.
They were planting corn, a new crop that was found by the Imperial Plantation.
The ministers had no right to ask what was planted in the Imperial Plantation. Moreover, Wu Qingbo had the final say here. Everyone knew that Wu Qingbo was trembling, so no one dared to gossip about this matter.
However, when they saw the corn seeds, many people's hearts skipped a beat.
Whether it was rice or corn, they all looked much smaller than the corn. With such a large size, the yield would probably not be low!
Zhang Juzheng also paid attention to this matter. He was going to wait and ask Wu Qingbo later. If the yield was really high, it would be a good thing!
It seemed that Wu Qingbo was not completely useless. Zhang Juzheng's evaluation of Wu Qingbo in his heart changed a little.
One mu and two portions of land were planted by Zhang Juzheng and Zhu Yijun.
Zhang Juzheng was the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. He had lived like a prince for so many years. Although his body was good, he had never worked so hard!
After an entire morning, they had not even finished half of the land. They suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
The other ministers were also given land, but their progress was not fast.
However, everyone tacitly did not mention this matter. During the lunch break, they began to write poems and essays. They were all words of praise. At this time, naturally, no one said anything else. Even if they wanted to die, they should not do so.
Zhu Yijun was fine. First, he was young. Second, ever since he transmigrated, he had been training his body. In addition, his work was light, so he was not very tired.
The other one who seemed to be fine was Queen Dowager Li. After all, her work was light.