After returning from Li Xin's mansion, Zhao Tuo didn't sleep all night.
Li Xin's changes made him more and more worried about the uncertain future.
At the same time, I am also worried whether I will become like Li Xin in the future, so arrogant and arrogant.
"We must keep in mind the ending of Qin's death in history. Now I am completely tied to Qin. If Qin is destroyed, then I will die without a burial place."
Zhao Tuo murmured to himself, thinking about the original appearance of history, and his heart calmed down.
Being prepared for danger in times of peace is enough to keep him alert at all times.
On the next day, he left Xianyang directly and took a carriage to Chaoyangli, Shangyuan Township, to visit the little brother who farmed for him and to relax at the same time.
Heng was overjoyed at Zhao Tuo's sudden return and took Zhao Tuo to see the large piece of land he had been given due to his title promotion.
"Gentleman, these places you can see are your land!"
Pointing horizontally at the farmland full of grains in front of me, the early autumn wind blew through the fields, and countless ears of rice swayed in the wind, which looked very pleasing to the eye.
After Zhao Tuo was promoted to Zuo Shu Chang, he was assigned so many fields that Zhao Tuo almost lost count.
How many fields are there?
Zhao Tuo was too lazy to calculate it, since it was a huge number anyway.
He didn't care much about it. In addition to the more than 100 yi of gold rewarded by King Qin, his current assets also included a large amount of loot.
After the destruction of Daliang City, Zhao Tuo profited a lot from the pearls and jade money that Wang Ben ordered people to transport out of Daliang City, and the total value was nearly a hundred yi gold.
This is money that ordinary people cannot earn from farming for a lifetime.
But Zhao Tuo still looked at the farmland full of millet in front of him with a solemn expression.
"Heng, what do you think of this year's grain production?"
Hearing this, Heng instantly became happy.
"good!"
Maybe I feel that the word "good" is not enough to express my feelings.
Heng shouted: "Excellent! In the first year before, we had no experience in using the retting method. The retting fertilizer was still a little fresh and could not fully exert its fertility. This year, with enough experience and time, we piled up all
The 'fermented' old manure you mentioned is full of fertility, and crops irrigated with this manure will grow even better than last year."
"And last year we used the retting method to experiment with lower fields. This year, because you were promoted, we planted all the upper fields. I estimate that some millet in the upper fields can increase the yield by nearly two kilo compared with the original method without retting!
"
I haven’t seen him for more than half a year, and he looks more and more like an old farmer in the fields.
He said happily: "Not only our family, because the king promoted the retting method in Guanzhong, the food in all the farmland in our Shangyuan Township is growing very well. This year will definitely be a bumper harvest! Don't you know that everyone in the township is now
I am so grateful to you that some people even say behind your back that you are the reincarnation of Hou Ji."
Zhao Tuo was shocked when he heard this.
Hou Ji is alive!
These words were too big, and he, Zhao Tuo, did not dare to bear them.
But on the other hand, we can also see how important farming is in this era. An acre of land can increase production by one to two stones. Even if the taxes collected by the government will also increase, it will always be more or less than before.
Set aside some food.
That extra food is enough for an average family to feed one more child or buy a few more clothes for the family.
"The method of retting is so effective. I think the king will be very happy if there is a good harvest in Guanzhong this year. As for the reward...can I be promoted to the rank of right concubine?"
Looking at the ears of grain swaying in the wind in the ground, Zhao Tuo began to fantasize in his mind, and he was a little unsure about it.
If he still holds the title of Duke, or if he is the fifth official, Qin Wangzheng will definitely give him a title directly.
But now, Zhao Tuo is the chief of the Zuo concubine and has the same title as Li You, Meng Tian and others. It is enough to shock people.
If he were to be promoted to a higher level, wouldn't it be that he would fall directly on the head of those two old bosses?
Could it be that Meng Tian, the dignified lieutenant general, met Zhao Tuo, an old subordinate, and had to salute him and say hello?
The twists and turns here are not simple, and also involve the face issues of the Meng family and the Li family, as well as more noble children.
"It depends on what the king wants."
Zhao Tuo shook his head. He came out this time just to relax, so he no longer thought about it. Instead, he walked back with Hengtan and a smile.
Along the way, when the villagers saw Zhao Tuo, they all stood on both sides of the road in fear, lowering their heads to show respect. They also quietly glanced at the majestic crown on Zhao Tuo's head.
This is the treatment of nobles.
The common people in Guizhou do not dare to look up.
Even the inner prison gate, whom Zhao Tuo had met several times, was trembling with shock. He knelt down at the door and watched the young man wearing a crown on his head walk into the inner prison.
He couldn't help but think about the fact that when he met Zhao Tuo last year, he was only a duke. In just one year, he wore a crown on his head and had a high status.
"It's too fast. How can anyone in the world be promoted so quickly? Isn't this Zhao Tuo the king's bastard living abroad?"
This thought came to Li Jianmen's mind, and then he got out of control. He couldn't help but count the age of the current King of Qin on his fingers.
"Hiss...he's almost the same age now!"
The prison door was full of shock, as if he had discovered a huge secret. He looked around and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was paying attention.
After returning home to Chaoyangli, Zhao Tuo began to look at some of the utensils he had told Heng about. During the past six months, Heng found craftsmen in the village and based on the information Zhao Tuo left, he made something more or less.
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For example, a samarium sickle that can increase harvesting speed can be easily made.
But these are all small things. The real important thing is the farm tool in the corner of the yard that is somewhat different from the plows of today.
"It doesn't look good yet. Let's find a craftsman to continue modifying it to make the shaft a little more curved. During the spring plowing next year, we will make adjustments according to the usage. We can add or reduce corresponding parts. You can see for yourself then.
Do it. If this thing can be successful, the efficiency of farming will be greatly improved."
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Heng looked at Zhao Tuo with admiration.
Zhao Tuo smiled faintly.
He has actually only heard of the name of this so-called "Qu Yuan Plow". As for its appearance, he only took a look at it when someone posted a picture in the book review section. The specific components are actually not clear.
After all, he only read novels in his previous life, so how could he know anything about making farm tools?
You can also have an understanding of historical trends and characters. When it comes to technical things, Zhao Tuo can only put forward a general direction. The specific ones still have to be produced by the craftsmen of this era based on the ideas he proposed.
and improvements.
This cannot be done in a short while, you have to explore slowly.
After seeing the new farm tools, Zhao Tuo asked Heng about his personal matters.
"Since you still like Jing, I will fight for you and marry Jing. She is not married now, and I think she will still be waiting for you."
Heng's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Heng has to do something for a gentleman. These farm tools are of great importance. If anyone sees it and leaks it out, I'm afraid it will cause trouble like last time."
Hearing this, Zhao Tuo laughed and said: "Causing trouble? Don't worry. I am now the chief of Zuo Shu. Even the magistrate of a county has to say hello when he sees me. What if these things are seen by others?
, who would dare to provoke a Zuo Shu Chang?"
"And I created these things to present them to the king and spread them throughout the world to benefit all people. Even if they are accidentally leaked, as long as all people in the world can enjoy the benefits they bring, then what's the problem?"
Heng looked at Zhao Tuo blankly, then knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "Zhao Jun is righteous."
Zhao Tuo smiled and pulled Heng up from the ground, patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, if you regard me as your gentleman, then listen to me and marry Na Jing. Have a baby as soon as possible.
, it also counts as continuing your family’s bloodline.”
This time he blushed and did not refuse again.
On the next day, Zhao Tuo casually revealed something, and the local country man came to the door eagerly. With a flattering smile on his face, he followed Zhao Tuo to Jing's house to attack Ke.
Faced with the visit of a concubine from the left in person, accompanied by local mischievous men and various powerful figures, the Jing family was overjoyed and naturally agreed, and in the blink of an eye they gave their daughter to Heng.
Zhao Tuo paid for it, and all the officials attended it. The wedding was the most lively one in the whole Shangyuan Township, and it made countless people envious.
In the evening, Heng took his bride and kowtowed to Zhao Tuo to thank him.
Heng shed tears and said: "I can't repay you for your kindness to Mr. Zhao. From Heng down, for generations to come, Heng's descendants should all be your slaves and repay your kindness in the future!"
"Okay, on this big day, don't say these words, just take the bride into the room."
Zhao Tuo said with a smile, urging the newlyweds to hurry up and do the important things in their lives.
After a while, I looked at the yard where the excitement had dissipated, and the new house with the lights out not far away.
Zhao Tuo couldn't help but raise his head, looking in the direction of Qin Palace, and sighed quietly.
"Already married."
"I wonder when I will be able to complete the important matter of marrying a wife in this life."
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo suddenly looked strange.
He thought of Liu Ji and Lu who met in advance because of him when they were in Wei.
"I wonder if Liu Ji has received the gift I gave him. Can he still marry Lu Pheasant in this life?"