Growing grain?

Constantine V looked at Pei with some surprise.

In ancient times, growing grain was extremely precious, both in the Tang Dynasty and in Byzantium.

The quality of growing grain often means the harvest in the coming year.

Therefore, officials are responsible for the grain storage every year.

Byzantine farming technology was inferior to several levels of the Tang Dynasty and had low yields, but it was precisely because of this that they attached more importance to food.

Byzantine and the Tang Dynasty are now cold in their lips and teeth, and supporting food is acceptable. However, growing food requires careful consideration...

Especially when he didn't know how to use it, Constantine V was even more afraid to agree rashly.

After hesitating for a while, he asked, "Can you tell me what is the use of growing grain?"

Pei Xiao said, "Besides growing grain, there are other uses? You don't think I'm going to eat it, right? I don't have that heavy taste..."

The ancient method of cultivating grain cultivation was a bit backward. To put it bluntly, it was hidden in the shit to absorb nutrients.

Even if it was cleaned, Pei didn't dare to enter.

Constantine V was still a little unresponsive.

Pei said: "What do you think of this place? I am talking about the land around Caojuzha Country..."

Constantine V was quite experienced and replied: "The climate is cold and the frost is a good place for farming."

"Not bad!" Pei Shencai said: "There are detailed records in our dynasty's "Book of Sui" that Cao Kingdom was north of the Pamir Mountains and was Bin Kingdom in the Han Dynasty. The king's surname was Zhaowu, his name was Shunda, and his clan of King Kang. There were many rice, millet, beans, and wheat, and it was about to cultivate. It was not yet winter, and the climate was already cold. I asked the local old farmers and they said it was a sign of heavy snow."

"In our China, there is a saying that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest. I plan to take advantage of the fact that spring plowing is not yet available to open up land and plant grain on this land to supplement the needs of the army."

After hearing the translation, Constantine V could hardly believe his ears and said in surprise: "When fighting, farming? Can Arabia make the Duke do your best?"

"He can't help it!" Pei said: "As long as I protect the coastal defense line and prevent his army from crossing the river, how can he withstand me?"

Constantine V pondered for a moment and said resolutely: "Okay, I promise you. Take out the surplus grains in our country to help the Duke."

"Thank you!"

Pei sincerely thanked him. The Tang Dynasty had a great logistical pressure, and now he was able to obtain such convenience from Byzantium, which shows that his alliance with Byzantium was a clever move.

Constantine V said sincerely: "I am not imitating Xie, but it is the Duke who gave me confidence. I am not afraid of the Duke's joke. My Roman Empire has inherited the will of Caesar, but for various reasons, half of the territory has fallen. So far, I have almost no strength to fight back. But the Duke has the courage to fight head-on and can defeat the enemy, which is really shameful. Your position as the leader of your country is indeed well deserved, and we should cooperate with you."

When Constantine V was so easy to talk, Pei Zi was happy and personally sent him out of the military camp.

Mosremasa was faster than Pei thought.

But the next night, Mosremasa had already launched an attack on the south bank of the Kabul River at night.

Arab soldiers took boats and rafts to cross the river at night.

However, the Tang army had already set up control of the riverbank defense line. When the Arab army approached the Kabul River, the Tang army had already sounded the alarm.

Archers, powerful crossbowmen, and the vanguard team have already set up their defenses and are ready to fight back.

After a fierce battle, the Tang army and the Arab army were each injured and retreated to rest.

The Tang army had a good advantage in defense, and the damage was much smaller than that of the Arab army.

But the Arab army is terrifying, and these little casualties are just a drop in the bucket for them.

After this night attack, Mosremasa and Abu Muslim both saw Pei's determination to defend the coastal defense line to the death.

But neither of them could guess why Pei was easy to give up and was difficult to do.

Until one day later, Pei and Yan Gaoqing met.

Yan Gaoqing led the agricultural experts of the Tang Dynasty to choose the most suitable land for cultivation for Pei’s vast territory north of the Xindu River and east of the Kabul River.

When Pei personally led his soldiers to reclaim wasteland, Mosremasa woke up.

Pei actually opened up land and farmed under his nose?

"It's outrageous!"

Mosremasa was so angry that he cursed, "I, Remasa, have fought a war for my whole life, and have never been underestimated by anyone. Just a river, how long do I want to stop me? I still want to defend the Kabul River, farm peacefully for the harvest? Abu, use all slaves to build a tool for me to cross the river. After half a year, I will ride a horse to level the wasteland that Pei, a arrogant idiot, has cultivated."

He was furious, like a furious lion.

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Chang'an, Taifu Temple.

With the recommendation of Yang Shenjin, the prince of Taifu, the king was recognized by Li Longji and became the chief clerk of Taifu.

Wang is Yang Shenjin's childhood friend. They grew up wearing pairs of pants.

The two have a very close relationship, so although Wang is the chief clerk, the work he has done is something that Taifu Shaoqing does.

The king was recognized by Li Longji and had a close relationship with Yang Shenjin, so no one said anything.

The descendants of Wang Fangyi did not inherit the heroic spirit of his ancestors who circulated the Western Regions. Instead, they were a little weak, thin and short, with slender eyes and a poor appearance.

Compared with Yang Shenjin's majesty and solemnity, Wang's is more like a clown.

Of course, people should not behave like appearance.

Just like Feng Changqing.

Wang is also very capable, capable, has unique financial talent, and handles the work of Taifu Temple in an orderly manner.

Especially when controlling the details of property, Yang Shenjin felt a little ashamed of himself.

"King, thank you for your hard work! If there were no you, many things would not be handled so neatly."

Yang Shenjin came to Wang enthusiastically.

This is a behavior that calls people's names, which is a disrespect for people in detail, but Yang Shenjin and Wang played together to the top.

They are very casual, so they have no extra politeness. They have been called "king" since childhood, and they can't change their words.

The king didn't mind and replied: "Shen Jin, these are nothing, they are all small-scale fights, and they are not the root cause."

Yang Shenqin sighed: "I know, but now the finances are tight. If you can save a little, just a little."

Wang shook his head and said, "I don't think wealth is saved. New policies and new methods are the key to solving the deficit. What's the use of saving by our Taifu Temple alone? We have worked hard to save a year's money, but it's not enough to spend a day on the border? I have a way here to solve the problems facing our dynasty."

Yang Shenjin was very surprised and said: "Speak quickly!"
Chapter completed!