The sorghum was mature and was ready to harvest. But Zheng Lang did not expect to attract a great god. When Zhao Zhen heard about this, he deliberately sent Lan Yuanzhen to watch the harvest.

Looking at Lan Yuanzhen, Zheng Lang felt speechless and said, "Lan Du knows that Your Majesty has been wrong."

Sora was his unintentional act. He was in a bad mood at the time and only made one move. Then Cui Xian asked about it a lot and planted only a few acres of sora of sora. Is it worth the person who is as big as yours to come in person?

Lan Yuanzhen said with a smile: "It's worth it, it's worth it."

It was still comfortable to talk to this young husband. He never had the mentality of exclusion of the eunuch. He scolded him if he did something wrong, but he praised him if he did something right, and even mentioned Wang Zhaoming. He treated them as ministers. This respect moved Lan Yuanzhen very much.

But it is not only for watching the clay, but also for one purpose.

The Northwest War was a war between the Khitan and the Xixia people. The Song Dynasty took advantage of it, but if there was any mistake, the border between the Song Dynasty was unstable from now on, which was not what Zhao Zhen wanted to see. After all, unlike last time, this was the Song Dynasty's provocation.

What Zheng Lang wanted was this initiative "provocation". The Song Dynasty could no longer hold its previous attitude and had to wait for others to fight back before losing the initiative. Appropriately, in the favor of itself, it was also an inspiring manifestation of the inspiration. Chenguang of the Han and Tang Dynasties should not be realized in the Song Dynasty, but it should not be too conservative.

The king and his subject each have their own thoughts.

Zhao Zhen was very worried, so he thought of one thing. During the Battle of Feishui, Xie An was playing chess and singing and music. So in the Jin Dynasty, in the alliance between Chanyuan, Kou Zhun drank and had fun in Chanzhou City, so his father, Nai'an. Don't expect Zheng Lang to do what Kou Zhun did and push himself to the front line. Zheng Lang also advised him, and his advice was very gentle, and he was a good minister, not a loyal minister. But did the Song Dynasty still lack loyal ministers? How many times did he scold the ministers?

Therefore, Lan Yuanzhen came to watch Zheng Lang's attitude.

I will not expect Zheng Lang to have fun, and I will not seek joy too much without filial piety, but if I am very calm, then I will be sure of this battle, not calm, and worried, and there will be many risks in this battle.

Lan Yuanzhen would not say it.

However, Zhao Zhen also had another intention. When Zheng Lang communicated with him, he said it obscurely, and Zhao Zhen also understood that if he wanted to reform, he had to win the support of most powerful people. If he had no choice, he would cooperate with the top and bottom. It would be a good thing to divide the court into two factions to facilitate constraints. However, if the dispute between the two factions was too serious, then what would this reform look like when it was implemented was very questionable. Before Lu Yijian left the capital, he also said that the reform initiated by Fan Zhongyan was radical, and Zheng Lang might adopt a slightly conservative and gentler style to unite the two sides. It was not easy.

Even eunuchs.

However, Zheng Lang is a lonely and does not like to interact, including eunuchs. He is too far away and letting them interact moderately is also conducive to future communication. Or this is what Zheng Lang calls the doctrine of the mean and the degree.

But this time Zhao Zhen cooperated very well.

Two military supervisors in the northwest, Zhang Weiji, the first one, used to sue for Zhao Yuanhao, and opposed the public opinion, saying that Yuanhao would be arrogant and rebellious, and he must be the border. Unfortunately, no one listened. Later, he made several suggestions on border affairs, and showed his foresight. He was a straightforward and bold eunuch.

The second one is Sun Quanbin, who had dealt with Zheng Lang, who was very loyal and honest. The right thieves in Shaanxi killed Fengzhou inspectors and went to capture and kill. Later, they led their troops to rescue Yanzhou. Ming Hao also praised his bravery and gained favors from the border.

In fact, after the two eunuchs went to the prefectures, they did not hinder military affairs. Cooperating with Zhang Kang's actions, the subsequent plan was implemented very smoothly.

Zheng Lang didn't know all this, away from the capital.

It was time to see the maturity, and Zheng Lang asked the tenants at home to fold down a few acres of sorghum, crushed them with stone mills, dried them one by one, blow up the mixed grains and weighed them, and the glutinous grains were crowded with people like the New Year.

I know that the yield of sorghum in these acres will be very high, but it is unknown how many it is.

Fan Yuer and Sier even gambled on each other for some small money because of a quarrel.

After calculating, the result was very gratifying. The yield of one acre of land reached three stones and two dou, which may actually be insufficient. Zheng Lang doubtfully sent someone to measure the land of those pieces of land again. The emperor sent someone to watch the mow, and everything must be handled in a regular manner.

After measuring, Zheng Lang expected that the Zheng family would not have been as prosperous as it is now, but several generations of minor officials came down and took good care of the land when measuring the land. However, several generations of carefulness were not too much. The land was slightly larger, but not much larger, so it was a little bit out of the way.

Lan Yuanzhen sighed and said, "Mr. Zheng is too careful."

"Lan Du Zhi, if you don't come, I don't have to care about this small matter. For my family, the problem is not serious, and there is no big loss at all. I believe the court will not care about my family's small taxes every year."

Lan Yuanzhen laughed.

"But if your Majesty asks and submits to the Heavenly Court, you must be careful. If you are involved in the affairs of the Heavenly Family, no matter how small it is, you cannot be careless."

Lan Yuan was shocked and said, "Your Majesty often praises you as a good minister, and I am convinced."

"How can you be ashamed of Your Majesty as your ministers if you don't be a good minister?"

"Yes. Some people are a world of difference compared to Zheng Xianggong."

"Lan Du knows, I'm sorry for saying something more."

"Well, please give me some advice."

"Although Uncle Ouyang Yong and others are a little impatient, they are not bad at all. Some gentlemen have good moral integrity."

"You mean Ouyang Xiu?" Lan Yuanzhen laughed.

"There are many doubts in Uncle Ouyang Yong's case, but he thought that the country would not be doubted. However, the scholar was too angry and thought it was too simple. We should look at them objectively."

Lan Yuanzhen disagreed and did not want to argue, saying, "You calculate it again."

This calculation shows that the production cut is only two stones and seven dou, which is also a very high output. Lan Yuanzhen returned to the capital with satisfaction with this data. Zhao Zhen first asked Zheng Lang's attitude and reaction. Lan Yuanzhen honestly replied: "Zheng Xianggong never mentioned the Northwest Battle."

"Oh," Zhao Zhen walked a few steps. If it were others, this was not the answer, but if he was not sure, Zheng Lang would not be worried. This was a very careful minister. This lack of reaction was a sign of confidence. Thinking of this, my heart was a little relaxed. Looking at the yield, he curiously called Chen Zhizhong to the inner palace and asked: "Chen Qing, you have been in Qingzhou for a long time. There are sorghum in Qingzhou. How much harvest will be per acre of land?"

Chen Zhizhong replied: "The harvest of sorghum is not high, far less than that of wheat and rice. A good harvest of a mu of land is only five dou of stone. The poor are not even less than one stone."

"Will there be a production of two stones and seven dou?"

“Absolutely not.”

"Look at it," handed over the Zheng family's harvest data.

"How is it possible...or the Zheng family's land is large?" Chen Zhizhong asked in disbelief.

"It turns out that the land a little larger, but Zheng Qing personally measured it and checked the land acres. Otherwise, the yield per mu would reach three stones and two dou."

It would be impossible for Chen Zhizhong to believe this time, and Zheng Lang would not use this yield to buy merit. In addition to his lack of age and qualifications, Zheng Lang has made too many contributions, and the garden is full of fragrance. There is no need to add an unknown little wild flower to this big garden. Chen Zhizhong and Zheng Lang have not had much conflict with Zheng Lang, and the two did not have much contact. But after hearing from his son-in-law, Zheng Lang's evaluation of himself is OK. Unlike other gentlemen, he almost classified himself as a villain. So he said objectively, saying: "Your Majesty, please promote this method."

This is not the high-yield field in Jiangdong. It has been obtained after years of selection and breeding. It is an advanced planting method. Even if one mu of land is added to one stone, it will be amazing.

Zhao Zhen also had this intention and sent Lan Yuanzhen to Zhengzhou to ask for Zheng Lang's planting method.

Zheng Lang frowned and said, "I can hand over the planting method to Your Majesty, but this method must not be promoted."

That is not about increasing production, but about worrying about the people.

The two of them just talked and sent a report from the residence in the capital. It was the battle of the Northwest. Zheng Lang was originally in Dingyou and had nothing to do with Zheng Lang, but this matter was initiated by Zheng Lang, so the report from the residence was sent for perfection.

The Northwest Battle began.

First, Guo Kui paid homage to the little Khitan emperor.

When Liao Xingzong heard about the people from the Zheng Lang Sect, he summoned Guo Kui to the tent and asked: "Why did your Grandpa Zheng think about asking about my army?"

"Your Majesty, when Mr. Zheng heard that His Majesty had gone out in person, he congratulated His Majesty on his success in his horse and his victory."

Liao Xingzong laughed loudly and raised the letter in his hand and said, "Mr. Zheng's handwriting is getting better and better."

The characters are still from the past, but different experiences have led to different calligraphy. In the past, they were just light and homes, and they were more lively and interesting, but after years of officialdom, they were in a high position, the fonts increased their nobleness and solemnity. To be honest, in this way, his calligraphy skills may not be as good as the four great masters in the future. However, as a superior, he would look a little more beautiful.

Guo Kui suddenly thought of Zheng Lang's evaluation of this emperor. He was born in Fugui Township and had a deep Chinese version, and had lost the spirit of the Khitan ancestors. This is about to start a war. What kind of fonts are you concerned about? But you won't say it out, and continue: "This minister doesn't understand."

The two countries have "brothers and friendly countries". When the ministers see each other's lords, they call themselves ministers. The emperor's brother and younger brother dare not accept it!

In fact, Zheng Lang said in his letter, which was very vague and omitted. The others were all nice words and bad words, but they were written in four or six parallel verses. In addition to being malnourished, they were also clustered with flowers and a very beautiful parallel essay.

Guo Kui said again: "Mr. Zheng is also in charge of me and then brings a message to Your Majesty. Your Majesty is a noble body. It is a good thing to come to attack the Western Xia to promote the prestige of the Khitan country. However, Yuan Hao is quite cunning, and Your Majesty must not be careless."

Liao Xingzong laughed loudly and said after laughing: "Zheng Qing is kind-hearted, he is also talented, but in terms of military affairs, it may not be as powerful as our dynasty. The army is also the most powerful of our dynasty. As for Yuan Hao..."

Laughing again.

Guo Kui said: "It is better to be careful, and Mr. Zheng is also worried that Your Majesty has a noble status and cannot be careless or dangerous. So he advised you to Your Majesty and sent some generals to make arrangements."

“What arrangement?”

"Mr. Zheng's meaning is the same as the court. Our court and Xixia have already negotiated peace. Your Majesty should not start a war. But after the war started, Mr. Zheng has always been worried about His Majesty. He asked the emperor to issue an order and made arrangements. He is not afraid of ten thousand, but he is afraid that if there is any mistake, our court will pretend to be the Youth Team to protect His Majesty's safety."

"What are they talking about!" Liao Xingzong was very unhappy. Before the war started, he heard a crow's mouth shaking.

"Your Majesty, I am sorry for my crimes. This is a caution. Your country will almost win when fighting with Xixia. I will also let me come to observe your power and ask your Majesty to allow you."

"Is it the order of your Song Dynasty emperor or your Zheng Gong."

"It was Zheng Xianggong's request, and the emperor agreed to it, so I came." It actually had nothing to do with Zheng Lang, and it was Zhang Kang's idea. Later, he used a quick horse to notify Zheng Lang, and Zheng Lang wrote a letter to agree and cooperate.

"I'm sure." Liao Xingzong replied happily.

He didn't take Zheng Lang's so-called victory seriously at all. Hundreds of thousands of Song troops gathered in Shaanxi. He didn't dare to go deep into the Western Xia territory just by fighting in China. Even if he won, he hurriedly entered the country and captured it. He withdrew quickly. What kind of marching is this?

But what I like is Zheng Lang's ability to make money.

Compared to the wealth of the Song Dynasty, the Khitan was too poor. Don’t have to do more. It would be great to increase the Khitan’s income by 5 million yuan a year.

Since Zheng Lang wanted to see it, let his men see the Khitan military power.

He asked again: "Has Zheng Qing's mother passed away?"

"There are seven empresses of the Grandpa Zheng, and the second empress who died was the old lady. There were five empresses."

"He is also a filial son."

"That's right, but Mr. Zheng also praised His Majesty for his kindness, was very filial to the two empress dowagers, and was more caring to the princess. The Confucian filial piety and brotherhood can be seen in His Majesty."

Liao Xingzong laughed happily again. The Khitan also valued Confucianism and often used Confucianism to recruit people. Moreover, Guo Kui arrived. He was also happy and had to let the Song people see how powerful the Khitan was...

Zhang Kang's first plan was successful.

If you want to join the war, you must seize the opportunity, but the two countries are about to fight, and both sides sent a large number of scouts to patrol. The scouts themselves were not allowed to enter and could not grasp the situation of the battle. It would not be too early, and it would not be even more too late. With Guo Kui being around the little emperor of Liao, you can contact him at any time, or contact him publicly.

Then the army slowly set off.

After a long delay, the Khitan not only had a large number of troops, but also had more preparations, including a large amount of food and supplies.

The troops were divided into three routes. Xiao Hui's troops left Heishan and led 65,000 troops to enter along the Beihetao area, and the troops were sent to Helan Mountain.

The crown prince Yelu Chongyuan led 10,000 elite cavalry out of the south route and responded to the central army.
To be continued...