Chapter 6. Discovery
Agriculture, no matter ancient or modern, is something a country regards with great importance, as food is the foundation of a nation.
Food is a significant pillar determining whether a society can remain stable; for a country, having sufficient food is crucial.
As long as food is plentiful, the economy won't experience major fluctuations, and the population can continue to grow steadily on a stable foundation.
Conversely, if there's not enough food to eat and starvation is widespread, who would care whether the country is strong or not? Without food, various problems arise, and it's not uncommon for people to overthrow a regime just to fill their stomachs.
Therefore, throughout countless dynastic changes, the most valued aspect by the court has always been agriculture. Only when people aren't starving or freezing can a country endure longer.
So when she heard her brothers say that they had a ten-day break from farming duties, Jin'er wasn't surprised at all.
"Even though it's a holiday, you brothers shouldn't slack off. In your free time, you should still read more books."
Though the old man Hua didn't know many characters, he recognized a few, otherwise, he wouldn't have become the village chief of Hua Village.
He was aware of what being a scholar represented, and in his heart, he hoped that his grandsons could achieve something academically, even if they only passed the lowest level, as it meant they wouldn't have to rely on farming anymore.
His two grandsons were diligent, though not very talented, they worked hard, but a little urging was still necessary.
The grandfather's words prompted the brothers to stand up quickly and bow respectfully, "Grandfather, we understand."