This is the new learning

Before leaving, Cao Cao specifically asked He Yan to help Yang Biao and others withstand the pressure of Kong Rong's crazy dogs.

He Yan originally planned to wait a few days until he became familiar with the government affairs of Xuchang Ling before going to visit Yang Biao, who had now been promoted to Taiwei. Unexpectedly, Yang Biao actually took Yang Xiu himself to Hewu to look for He Yan.

Yang Biao did not come dressed as an official this time, but in civilian clothes. He asked Yang Xiu to drive the carriage to Hewu. This made He Yan, who had only met Yang Biao once, almost not recognize him.

"Boy, I pay my respects to Mr. Yang."

After repeatedly confirming that it was indeed Yang Biao, He Yan immediately treated Yang Biao as a junior and introduced them into his pavilion.

"Marquis Shen's repair here is quite exquisite."

Yang Biao did not rely on his old age to show off his skills, but strolled around and looked around the pavilion as if he were a friend.

"They are all small houses built by the family. They are not as rich as the Yang family's century-old heritage."

After He Yan was polite to Yang Biao, he asked Mother Deng to serve honey water and sweet wine for Yang Biao and Yang Xiu and his son to drink.

"My father specifically asked me to visit Mr. Yang before he left. I didn't expect that the elder would come to visit the younger generation. It's really embarrassing for me."

Yang Biao had a generous figure, sitting on the mat like a hill. Hearing He Yan's humility, there was a smile on his face: "Marquis Shen is so polite. In terms of age, I am naturally the elder of Marquis Shen.

, but in terms of knowledge, Marquis Shen should be my teacher."

"Young man, you are so ashamed."

After hearing Yang Biao's words, He Yan already knew that the purpose of his trip was to learn new things.

"The "New Interpretation of the Book of Documents" written by Mr. Yang is truly what everyone says. I keep the book beside my pillow every night and never put it down. I often use Mr. Yang's words to warn myself. I should call Mr. Yang my teacher."

"Since Marquis Shen is like this, I will boldly call you a good nephew."

"That's my honor."

"..."

After the two sides flattered each other again, Yang Biao finally expressed his request——

"My dear nephew, I heard that my son Dezu said that Marquis Shen had a method of using manure to increase grain income?"

"It's true."

The increase in grain production is not a secret, and will be announced by the court to all parties after all the grain is harvested.

"This method seems to be related to the new learning?"

"Of course there is."

He Yan nodded and said: "In the "New Interpretation of Zhouyi" at the beginning, Hua Gong once said in the book the principle of "studying things to gain knowledge". This method of manure is just a technique discovered under the guidance of new learning. Both parties

Of course it is related."

"What my nephew means is that the method of manure is a method that is developed based on the new learning to benefit the country and the people?"

"That's exactly what I mean."

Yang Biao was thoughtful after hearing what He Yan said.

"Marquis Shen."

Yang Xiu on the side also spoke at this time, but his words were vague, as if he was hiding something unspeakable.

"Dezu can rest assured that there are no outsiders in my pavilion."

He Yan thought that Yang Xiu was going to say something confidential, but Yang Xiu's face became even more ugly after hearing He Yan's magnanimity.

"Marquis Shen, actually..."

Yang Xiu kept hesitating, but after looking at Yang Biao several times, he finally said what he wanted to say shamelessly: "Marquis Shen, since this manure method was pioneered by the new learning, can you show it on the table above?

When the emperor... said that this method was created by farmers based on the "New Interpretation of Shangshu"?"

Oh?

Only then did He Yan understand why Yang Xiu looked constipated.

"New Interpretation of Shangshu" was written by Yang Biao, and can also be called the family classics of the Hongnong Yang family.

Attributing the method of manure to the "New Interpretation of Shangshu" actually means attributing the method of manure to Hongnong Yang.

This request is really unreasonable...

After all, the manure method can greatly increase food production. In China, which is a country based on agriculture, it is almost a "sage's method."

If nothing unexpected happens, the person who created manure can definitely be included in the history books, and there is a small chance that he can even have a separate biography for future generations to admire!

Now that the Hongnong Yang family wants to take away this credit directly, it is no wonder that the proud and arrogant Yang Xiu is so ashamed that he can't speak.

"Marquis Shen, it's not what you think. If you want any compensation, I can give it to you!"

Yang Xiu quickly added another sentence, as if this could alleviate his guilt.

Unexpectedly, He Yan said lightly and directly: "This method was originally completed by Brother Dezu and my incompetent brother Cao Pi. It is actually correct to say that it was founded based on the "New Interpretation of Shangshu"."

"Um?"

"Um?"

Yang Biao and Yang Xiu were both unhappy masters in the book, but at this moment they were staring at He Yan with eyes as big as copper bells.

According to He Yan...it seems that this credit can be given away?

"The method of manure is a technique to increase food production. As long as this technique is spread and more food is grown in the fields, so that people no longer go hungry, that is enough."

He Yan calmly picked up the cup on the table and took a sip of honey water to moisten his throat: "As for who discovered it, it doesn't matter."

After hearing He Yan's answer, Yang Biao's nose suddenly became sore.

In troubled times, he has seen too many selfish people and too many people who prey on the common people.

But He Yan, who really thinks about the people of the world... is rare!

The same goes for Yang Xiu. In his eyes, He Yan suddenly grew several feet taller, becoming much taller than his father.

"My dear nephew, this..."

Yang Biao was already prepared for heavy bleeding before he came.

The method of manure is too important to the Hongnong Yang family. As long as the Hongnong Yang family takes this gift, Yang Biao is confident that he can completely suppress those conservative Confucian classics families in both the officialdom and the private sector.

As long as they are suppressed, the status of the Hongnong Yang family cannot be said to directly catch up with the Kong family. It is also a unique existence and can lay the foundation of a thousand-year-old family!

Because of this, before Yang Biao came, he almost gave himself away for He Yan to enjoy. Unexpectedly, He Yan agreed so easily?

He Yan was a little amused when he saw Yang Biao and Yang Xiu's stunned expressions.

As He Yan just said, after the manure method is popularized, it is always the people who benefit, and it does not matter who invented it.

Besides...

Even if I report this credit, what can I do?

Even Cao Cao currently has no title for He Yan. Can the Han Dynasty still grant He Yan a title?

As for money...

Forget it, He Yan didn't want to see Xun Lingjun come to him crying with tears and runny nose. He Yan really looked down on the two five-baht coins in Han Shi's pocket.

"Marquis Shen, this is the land deed for a thousand acres of fertile land. Please accept it."

Yang Xiu felt even more ashamed when faced with He Yan's generosity.

For such a genius, this shame is like a thorn in the heart. If it is not removed, Yang Xiu will probably feel uncomfortable for the rest of his life.

"No need."

He Yan still refused.

"It doesn't matter whether this land is in my hands or the Yang family's."

"If Dezu is really feeling sorry for himself, I have an idea."

"My dear nephew, please tell me!"

Yang Biao spoke out before He Yan could, for fear that He Yan would swallow his words again.

"As far as I know, the Hongnong Yang family owns thousands of hectares of fertile land in Guanzhong. Doesn't Mr. Yang have any ideas?"

idea?

Yang Biao and Yang Xiu were a little confused.

"My dear nephew, please tell me clearly and don't beat around the bush with me. After all, I am getting old and I can't figure out many things. I am not as active as you young people."

He Yan nodded slightly: "What I mean is that once all manure is used on the fields, the price of food will inevitably plummet."

"When the time comes, Yang Gongda can directly purchase the fields in Guanzhong, and establish a Guanzhong grain shop with the aristocratic families in Guanzhong and Hedong to control grain prices. In this way... Is it possible for Yang Gong to do anything?"

Harvest the fields?

Control grain prices?

Not to mention Yang Biao, Yang Xiu felt his neck was chilly right now.
To be continued...