Chapter 1093: Things of True Value

Changle asked with pleasant surprise: "Father, does that mean we can let our Huaxia's Gujiao catch this disease, and then we will be able to have this kind of new vegetable to eat?"

"However, if they all get infected with this kind of disease, then they won't produce seeds. In that case, how are we going to save the seeds?"

"You don't need to worry about this. In the whole world, it is not easy to find Gujiao that has been infected like this, but isn't it easy to find one that hasn't been infected? We can find a place ourselves to isolate it and not let it get sick, and just use all the rest to grow as vegetables to eat. This is the easiest thing to do."

"Besides, even if I were afraid that all the Gujiao in Huaxia would be finished, aren't there other tribes? Gujiao is all over the world, everywhere, so there is no need to worry."

"And in the future, it can be planted in the same style as growing Rice, specifically to grow water bamboo, to give our Huaxia people more vegetables to eat, and the green leaves can also be used as fodder. It's not bad."

"In my opinion, let's conduct a test by our Fish Pond first to see if it works. Changle, have someone bury all these specimens into the mud where we are currently growing Gujiao in the Fish Pond. Whether it can be infected or not depends on next year."

"I also don't know if this situation will still work, but if it is indeed a fungus, the vitality of the spores is relatively tenacious, so perhaps it can. If it doesn't work, we can dig them up again next year from the place you found. You still remember where you dug them, right?"

Changle nodded repeatedly: "Father, I remember. Also, because of this, wasn't the environment at the time a bit dangerous, with a particularly large number of poisonous insects? So, in order to get the Soldiers to dig up these specimens, I promised them a Third Class Merit. So Father, look, since this is useful and also important to our Huaxia, can you fulfill it for them?"

"How many people are there?"

"Nine!" Changle concealed the specific process; it was enough for him to punish himself, no need to escalate it to his father. Since the number of people was high, that was his own business, so as not to increase the pressure on the Soldiers.

Baifeng thought about it. For the current Huaxia, as long as there is a new, delicious vegetable, it counts as a very good thing. After all, this is very difficult to obtain. With water bamboo, everyone's diet will be enriched a little more. Giving them a Third Class Merit is quite appropriate. Moreover, according to Changle's account, this place had a bad environment and required taking risks.

Therefore, without the slightest hesitation, Baifeng said directly: "Good, then give those nine people a Third Class Merit each. I will also reward them in terms of material goods. This is indeed relatively important. We must let all the Soldiers know that merit can be obtained anywhere."

"Then, for everyone who participated in the mission, give a Collective Third-Class Merit. You give me the list to sign."

Changle scratched his head: "Father, this Collective Third-Class Merit is unnecessary, right? Isn't that rewarding them too much? I feel like giving them a little more subsidy would be enough."

"Changle, come here," Baifeng crooked his finger.

Changle walked obediently to Baifeng's side.

"Lower your head."

Changle had a bad premonition, but still lowered his head, and as a result, received a big rap on the head from Baifeng.

"Your head, what are you thinking? Learn more from your brother about what it means to employ people. Look at this time, not only did you find grapes, but also water bamboo, giving Huaxia another kind of fruit and another kind of vegetable. The significance of this to Huaxia is no different from having one more type of grain."

"The main credit lies with you, but what can I reward you with? Give you a Marquis title to play with? No need. But those Soldiers also put in the effort. Besides material things, they should also be rewarded spiritually so that they can work even harder for you in the future. Do you think a Third Class Merit is very important to Huaxia?"

"This is just giving them a little more help for their future. This is what they deserve. Nine people, Third Class Merit, one for each. If there are any who performed outstandingly, you can also give one more spot to make it ten, a Collective Third-Class Merit, everyone gets one."

Changle rubbed his head: "Okay Father, I understand."

Yulong also said from the side: "Things that are truly expensive, you give away so many of them casually, but things that actually have no value and only need a word from Father, you are so stingy and unwilling to give. Changle, I was just telling Father that if Father thought I wasn't doing well, he should let you take over. Now I feel like Yu seems even better than you."

Changle immediately waved his hands: "Forget it, forget it, Brother, you should do it. I feel like I can't do it. This kind of thing is even more tiring than looking for wild Grass in the wilderness. I can't handle it."

"Alright, as long as you understand this principle. However, although these things don't have any real value and are just verbal honors that are useless once you leave Huaxia, they cannot be given away too casually. If they don't even have any value in Huaxia, then the entire promotion system and Nobility system I have built will be finished, and our family's rule will naturally be finished as well. Everything should be appropriate."

"When the world is in chaos and life is bitter, such merit can be given more appropriately. If it is a peaceful time and there are no troublesome matters, such rewards should be held more tightly so that they will know how to be enterprising and strive. Do you understand?"

"Understood," the two brothers said in unison. Fortunately, there were no outsiders here; otherwise, if this conversation were to spread, it would be a real trouble. Others can figure it out for themselves, but it just cannot be spoken from the mouths of Baifeng and his sons.

"Is there anything else to say?"

Changle recalled for a moment, and it seemed there was nothing, so he shook his head.

"Fine, since you have nothing else, then go back. Arrange what needs to be arranged, and then when it's evening, bring your wife home for dinner, let your mother and the others see her, and also let your wife get familiar with the home and adapt a bit earlier."

Changle nodded repeatedly: "Okay Father, then for Bingzhu and the others, should I let the Ministry of Rites arrange it, or do you want to see them again tonight to talk to them about cooperation?"

"Wait until tomorrow. Those few, you can tell just by looking at them that they were shaken up on the Boat. It would be quite good if they could get up to eat tonight, let alone talk about business. Big matters should be discussed when their own heads are clear."

"Don't worry about them today, just let Zhigui arrange it. Tomorrow you and Ayuduo get familiar with the wedding process and learn the etiquette. The day after tomorrow we will hold the wedding for you. The weather should be fine these few days. There are many things recently, all piled up together, so we can't drag it out too long."