Chapter 148: 148 A day in winter

At the palace, Zhao Lingxin and the Cabinet had lunch. Although the outside is covered with cold air and heavy snow. However, inside the palace was warm as spring due to the air conditioners installed in the palace.

Today's lunch was not that extravagant or unique. It's just ordinary stir-fry vegetables. However, the Cabinet is very fond of this meal.

"Fresh vegetables in winter are wonderful."

Crispy fresh vegetables spread throughout the mouth. Give freshness to everyone. In the cold weather, this is what everyone wishes. Even if it's just regular bean sprouts that are cheap, but winter comes, bean sprouts' price will triple. With the Ministry of Agriculture's hard work, continuous public relations, and a policy to promote cultivation.

As a result, most farmers this year started investing in greenhouse vegetables. Resulting in fresh winter vegetables exported to markets in Shenzhou, allowing everyone to taste fresh vegetables in the winter.

The prices of these fresh vegetables generate huge income for farmers. Some people can withdraw the profits from their investments to build greenhouses.

Besides, with the farmers turning to many greenhouse vegetables. This makes the price of fresh vegetables not as high as last year. But have a price that people can get even more affordable.

Although it is expensive, the general public can still use a portion of the money to buy fresh vegetables to eat. In addition to fresh vegetables, the agricultural output of the last year of the empire rose tremendously.

This leads to the development of the food processing business to come out in instant flour, bread, and various snacks, including canned food processing, fruit, and seafood.

In the winter this year, most people do not have to suffer from the same food again. Now, there is a wide variety of processed and food products to choose from in the empire's convenience stores.

In homes, well-built buildings can block the cold winds, creating warmth inside the home. If anyone who has more purchasing power can buy an air conditioner and install it in the house.

Both food and housing make everyone's life now happier, unlike the peoples of various provinces who were hugging around in a decaying wooden house. There was only a tiny amount of rice porridge that the government gave out each day to sustain life.

Only the ruling class is living a happy life, ignoring the quality of other people's life.

After having lunch with the Cabinet, the dining room was quickly transformed into a meeting room.

"Everyone, it's time now. What happened today?" Zhao Lingxin asked at the meeting.

The imperial system of government affairs management system is now complete. There was no need for Zhao Lingxin to supervise everything. Only the stories that wanted Zhao Lingxin to take action at the national level, the Cabinet then handed over the matter for Zhao Lingxin to decide.

"Your Majesty, now we may have a little agricultural problem," General Guo Ling said.

"Agriculture problems are not small. Prime Minister, tell me more details." Zhao Lingxin suddenly became interested in this problem.

General Guo Ling, who had heard Zhao Lingxin, had assigned Major Xiaoyang, Minister of Agriculture, to report the situation.

"Your Majesty, now the labor numbers in the agricultural sector are declining steadily. Most of them lacked the motivation to work as the agricultural sector required a lot of physical motivation and dedication. As a result, most of them prefer to find work in the capital in the factory," said Major Xiaoyang.

Even if the compensation is more than before and does not pay agricultural tax. But most people shook their heads at this. Since it is not worth the wages that have to be exerted.

Agriculture is the backbone of the country. There had been a crisis earlier, with an oversupply of agricultural production leading to the most significant price slump in history. At that time, Zhao Lingxin solved the problem by promoting the domestic food processing business, thus making the crisis pass. And now the agricultural issues are back again.

"Has the government figured out a solution yet?" Zhao Lingxin asked worriedly. Because if they keep going like this, agricultural production will inevitably decline. Lead to an increase in product prices

"We have tried to find a solution. But this is going to be very difficult to fix immediately." Major Xiaoyang bowed his head because he could not find a concrete solution.

No matter how much the government promotes, it cannot be denied that Farming cannot attract most people. Youth go from home to big cities. Labor crosses nationalism to be construction workers rather than agriculture.

Even some elderly farmers became frustrated and wanted to work in industrial factories in big cities.

The whole cabinet meeting table was silent. This is the first time everyone has felt impressed with this. Although the problem is very minor. But if you leave it for a long time, this problem will grow so large that the government can no longer control it.

Zhao Lingxin closed his eyes, thinking of a solution. He was trying to find memories of his past life. To find out what possible methods are available to the problem that we are facing right now.

Suddenly, Zhao Lingxin seemed to have figured out something.

"Everyone, if we add energy-saving tools to farming, is it possible or not?" Zhao Lingxin said.

"Your Majesty, this method might be possible. But I need an opinion from the Ministry of Agriculture on this matter," said General Guo Ling.

Major Xiaoyang, Minister of Agriculture, pondered a little before answering.

"This is possible. If there is something to help farmers, I think the problems will surely be lessened."

Today most people abandon agriculture because of hard work. Have to pay attention to take care of the extensive agricultural area. Have to hire people to help take care of it. This is a hassle that does not match the rewards.

"I think we should build a tractor. Including engine equipment that can help you harvest better." Zhao Lingxin proposed this plan, causing many people to slap their foreheads, why this is so unthinkable.

"Your Majesty, this is certainly possible. I agree with this idea," Major Xiayang said in a cheerful tone.

Tractors and equipment that help sow and harvest crops can clearly save the workforce of farmers. It can also encourage growing more crops. Also, cost control is significantly easier. Reduce additional workers to take care of and give farmers better control over the cultivation.

Sowing and harvesting are noticeably faster. Not clearly compared to the original tools. Major Xiaoyang is confident that this will help attract more agriculture and young people to cultivate.

"Your Majesty, I think we should promote this as quickly as possible," added General Guo Ling.

Zhao Lingxin nodded after hearing the opinion of the Cabinet.

"Can the Ministry of Industry be responsible for this?" Zhao Lingxin asked.

"The Ministry of Industry will speed up the blueprint. The whole prototype production period will be finished within one month. The devices will be ready for use in two months," Major Lian An asserted to Zhao Lingxin.

If it was before, Major Lian An would not dare to accept. But now, the empire has a complete industrial chain. It can be fully self-reliant 100 percent. It has engine technology and an experienced car assembly plant in this field.

After having a prototype, it can be auctioned for the private sector to produce and sell another part. Accelerate the spread of farmers to realize the benefits of these things as quickly as possible.

"I leave this matter to the Ministry of Industry responsible as well," said Zhao Lingxin.

"Acknowledgement, your majesty" Major Lian An received the order.

This was all in the afternoon of the government meeting. After completing the issue, everyone dispersed to do their own missions.

The Minister of the Secretariat approached Zhao Lingxin to give Zhao Lingxin the schedule for tomorrow.

"Your Majesty, this is the tomorrow schedule," said Qin Bo. Zhao Lingxin looked at the schedule before speaking.

"Of course, I won't miss this event."