"I want to promote it!"

The emperor said in a deep voice.

Immediately, the emperor explained the advantages of wheat one by one, and the most important thing was that wheat can be harvested twice a year, and the importance of winter wheat.

At this time, although corn has been planted for thousands of years, it has been planted in spring and autumn, and it took nearly a year.

The cooperation between spring wheat and winter wheat almost reduced the time by half. Although farmers were not allowed to be idle, they gave the court more money and food.

This alone is enough to convince Tao Gu to recognize wheat.

Of course, wheat is not as good as corn, which is a taste problem, so wheat has always been used as mixed grains, and the price is less than half of that of corn.

In this way, the people are naturally keen on growing corn and dislike wheat.

Tao Gu naturally knew this, and he said enthusiastically: "As far as we know, folk mills have been produced on a large scale. Although they are not as convenient as water mills, they can also be driven by livestock such as mules and donkeys."

"That's right!" the emperor nodded and said, "As far as I know, wheat is ground into powder and becomes flour. Whether it is steamed cakes (bulls) or steamed buns (bulls), the taste is excellent, no worse than corn."

As he said that, the emperor glanced at the two teenagers who were crying in a low voice and asked Zhang Wan to take them down. Then he said: "I have asked someone to promote it from Henan Prefecture. It has a lot of water conservancy and naturally has many water mills built. The people are quite willing. It is worth it to earn more food if they are tired."

"So, do you want the old minister to promote wheat in Hebei Prefecture?"

Tao Gu patted his chest and said, "The old minister naturally has the responsibility to do such a good thing that is beneficial to the country and the people."

"Um!"

The emperor nodded, asked him to sit down, served tea, and then chuckled softly: "It is not difficult to promote it. Generally speaking, wheat and corn have to be shelled, but the Henan Prefecture has implemented it, and it will be harvested even if it is shelled."

"In other words, the court is giving benefits to the people!"

The rate of wheat peeling and flour production was basically about 80%. In ancient times, whether it was corn or rice, the tax paid was to be peeled.

In other words, the ten taxes of the Tang Dynasty were actually eight taxes, or seven taxes, which was still a heavy burden for the people.

However, the advantage is that except for the Transportation Department, no one else collects taxes, and no other miscellaneous taxes, which is several times easier than before.

Tao Gu nodded and exclaimed when he heard this.

Although it seems to be a 20% profit, once it is popularized into the prefecture, if the Henan prefecture has a summer tax of two million stones, the direct loss will be 400,000 stones, which will be popularized across the country.

The annual income of 60 million stones of grain can be said to be 12 million stones.

Fortunately, almost all grain-producing governments in the south plant rice, and only the north have the opportunity to plant wheat.

“Unprecedented, never-”

Tao Gu couldn't help but exclaim, and couldn't help but praise the wise king. Such a great concession was simply unimaginable.

In the chaotic times since the end of the Tang Dynasty, which court did not rack their brains to collect money, but was unheard of forcing such profits as they are now.

"Saint Lord--" Tao Gu couldn't help but bow down.

"Please get up quickly!"

The emperor quickly helped him up, feeling particularly satisfied.

It seemed that he gave in, giving in 20%.

But in fact, he was indeed making big cakes. As long as wheat is popularized to the north, the grain production will not be doubled, even if it is half-overflow, it will be enough to greatly increase the taxes of the court.

He did good things, gained fame, and gained real profits. This is why Li Jia wanted to do it.

One winter wheat is enough.

If you have more harvest, you will have more taxes. Even if you make concessions, it will not be in the way.

Moreover, Li Jia can be said to have left a backup plan for her descendants.

In the later period, when the imperial court did not pay enough taxes, it was changed to harvesting flour, and the tax revenue increased by at least 20% to 30%, and the income of several million stones was increased.

"With this good strategy, I think it is naturally unhindered!"

Tao Gu took a breath, his face relaxed, and said with a smile: "Hebei Prefecture can be popularized, so it can be considered beneficial to the country and the people."

"I just don't know why Your Majesty chose Hebei? Isn't the prefectures in Shanxi, Shandong and Shaanxi more popular?"

"You've come to the point."

The emperor smiled and finally came to the point. He couldn't help but say, "A few days ago, the prefect of Luoyang Li Huaien, wrote a memorial to me, saying that it was about Luoyang's population."

"He said that Luoyang's population has increased by two or three times over the years, and now it has reached 800,000. If it is not controlled, it is probably that the canal transport from east to west, and most of the ships are just for food."

"At that time, the court will not care about border troubles, chaos in the people, disasters, etc. The only thing we hope is that the east grain will come."

"If there is any mistake in the canal transportation, it will be a huge upside down."

As he said that, the emperor couldn't help but look at Tao Gu and said, "When I think of this future scene, I toss and turn and can't fall asleep."

Hearing the emperor's words, Tao Gu said directly: "What Your Majesty said is Yongjiqu?"

"That's right!" the emperor exclaimed: "Yongji Canal, from Youzhou and Cangzhou, entered Luoyang, is now mostly blocked, but it is still a ditch that can be used."

"Hebei Prefecture and Beidu have thousands of miles of fertile land and thousands of hectares of fertile land. As a granary, it is most suitable. As long as the blocked Yongji Canal is connected, the grain from Hebei can go straight to Luoyang."

"Luoyang City can also walk on two legs."

The predecessors planted trees, and the later generations enjoyed the shade.

The existence of the Grand Canal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties allowed the food of Hebei Prefecture to reach Luoyang smoothly, which is a major event that benefits the country and the people.

Taogu’s task is to manage Hebei and unblock the canal, so that Luoyang can have an additional grain and business road.

Because of Tongji Canal and Bianliang are so prosperous, and if Yongji Canal is added, Luoyang will not have to take off!

After a long time of friendship, the emperor drew a big cake: "In less than two or three years, there will be your place in the Political Affairs Hall!"

Tao Gu heard this and shivered all over. This is what he was thinking about. He tried his best and said, "The old minister will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!"

Then, Tao Gu left with his head held high and his chest, full of energy.

The emperor smiled, and then saw the two benches placed after the execution, with a little blood on them.

"Pack up these two and put them in the study room, so that the princes can see them and have a long memory!"

"Here--"

Li Jia thought of her sister, Princess Li Weier, and felt a little irritated.

At the age of thirteen, it is time to get engaged, and then get married at the age of sixteen, so that the palace can be quiet as soon as possible.

His royal lady training plan was destroyed by this troublemaker, which made him feel so uncomfortable.

"You have to get married!"
Chapter completed!