Cattle are the cornerstone and vital force of farming civilization, and they are also the backbone of agricultural production. In today's era, whoever has a big cow in his family is definitely a top-notch farmer.
Cows are not only highly valued in society, but also have a very impressive status in farmers' families! There is even a joke that farmers' cows are generally closer than their biological sons, and their biological sons should do more farm work to avoid giving up the cows.
Tired.
In order to protect cattle, the imperial court also explicitly wrote the ban on slaughtering into the law, so now, no matter which wine shop you go to, you can't eat beef.
The fields were opened up and the number of households increased.
This is the basic national policy implemented by the Dafeng Dynasty since the founding of the country, and now Qi Yu plans to take it a step further and promote it with greater intensity.
There is such a big reward as farming oxen, but are you still worried about the lack of brave men?
After the heated discussion, some people began to take the initiative to come forward and raise their own questions: "Sir, I have a lot of strength, and I also want to plant more fields, but the land at home is not enough. What should I do?"
What? Worried about not having any land to plant?
Qi Yu chuckled and said: "Brother, what you said is different! Think about it, Qiongzhou has a vast land and abundant resources, with thousands of miles of fertile fields. How could there be no land for farming? At present, the entire population of Qiongzhou Prefecture is only more than 300,000, and the cultivated land is even more
It’s less than one-tenth of the total. There is such fertile soil around you, so why do you say there’s not enough land for planting?”
Yes, if you feel that there is little land, you can open up wasteland!
Nothing wrong!
As a result, the enthusiasm became so high that even a sixty-year-old man's eyes were filled with greed.
It’s worth the exhaustion just to get the cow!
Seeing the hardworking people one by one, Qi Yu finally felt relieved.
At this time, Tan Junyan quietly walked up to him and reminded him: "Sir, where are we going to get so many cattle?"
Qi Yu smiled calmly and said: "Brother Guangling, why have you forgotten that Qiongzhou has fully relaxed its maritime ban now? We don't have cattle at home, can't we spend money to buy them out? We don't have a shortage of money in our accounts now.
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Seeing that he still looked confused, Qi Dalang could only explain further: "If you can't buy cattle in the mainland, can't you go to Annan, Zhanli or Laos to buy them? It's not like you have to hang yourself on a tree.
dont you agree?"
"Oh...yeah!"
Thinking of this, Tan Junyan finally realized and understood why Mr. Qi was so obsessed with building a deep-water dock.
This is the throat for resources and goods to enter and exit. If this link is not opened, even if you are given a large ship of gold, you will not be able to transport it in.
As for silkworm weaving, I don't need much advice. There is a folk foundation here, and almost all women can do it. It is said that this has a lot to do with a Qiongzhou sage named "Huang Daopo". Although Qiongzhou's business is in decline, but
Textile technology is not lagging behind.
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When it was nearly noon, Liu Shicheng, the manager of the ceremonial room, held the time and sang: "The auspicious time has arrived, and this year's spring plowing ceremony has officially begun! First, please invite our parents, Mr. Qi, to go to the fields and help the plow!"
"good!"
"..."
When the people heard this, they cheered and danced.
Qi Yu smiled happily, and, surrounded by officials, walked with solid steps to the official field that had been prepared in advance.
As a double master, Peng Wenchang also took the initiative to step forward and hold the reins for the magistrate.
Qi Yu opened his posture, holding a whip in his left hand and a plow in his right hand, and began the first round of plowing in the spring plowing ceremony. Behind the big cow, there was also a small calf watching and learning, which means 'the cow will succeed you'
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"Eh, oh..."
"Hush!"
Drink! Plowing the fields is really tiring work, my arms are sore.
Not only was he tired, but Niu was not relaxed either and was panting heavily.
Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh: As the saying goes, there is no plowed land except for exhausted oxen, and this statement is indeed true.
Upon seeing this, Tan Junyan hurriedly stepped forward to take over the baton and started the second round of hard work. After that came the six-room manager and the various officials. They were arranged in descending order according to the size of their positions, first and last.
Participate in the spring plowing ceremony.
The common people spoke highly of the land cultivated by Prefect Qi. Although the plowing of the land seemed a bit superficial, he still did it in a orderly manner, which was much better than that of the previous prefect.
Especially Mr. Qi's outfit, coarse cloth peasant clothes, coir raincoat and bamboo hat, with every move of his hands and feet, he can fully show the simple character of the farmer's family.
This down-to-earth image is due to his poor background. It is precisely because of this influence from childhood that he appears down-to-earth and unpretentious.
After the cultivation is over, the next ritual step is entered: worshiping the city god.
That means paying homage to the City God.
Along the way, Qi Yu chose to walk there in order to communicate more with the people.
On the way, he stopped from time to time to chat with village elders and laugh with children, showing an amiable and approachable appearance.
The common people were watching and perfecting the image of Magistrate Qi in their minds.
There were rumors before that Mr. Qi was a selfless and ruthless official. Now, it seems that this statement is only for corrupt officials. But in the eyes of ordinary people, he is a good official who loves the people as his own son.
Not long after, we arrived at the Chenghuang Temple.
Qi Yu straightened his clothes and entered solemnly. After passing through a door with a plaque reading "Ke Gong Chief Priest" hanging high, he entered the main hall of the temple.
At this time, Tan Junyan whispered to him: The Chenghuang Temple in Qiongzhou Prefecture is dedicated to Su Shi and Su Dongbo, the great sages of the Song Dynasty.
Oh? Is it his old man?
Dongpo was demoted three times in his life, the last time he was demoted to Qiongzhou. It is said that the living environment at that time was even worse than now, otherwise, he would not have written those tragic and touching famous quotes.
For example: "Now when I arrive in Hainan, the first thing I do is make a coffin, and the second time I make a tomb..."
Another example: "There is no room to live in, no meat to eat, and no medicine for diseases..."
Alas, Senior Su, we are in the same boat!
However, I do better than you.
Qi Yu paid homage to him for a moment, then he lit the incense respectfully and said auspicious words: "I hope Lord Su will bless my land in Qiongzhou with good weather, good harvests, prosperous livestock, and wealth coming from all directions..."
At the end, he lowered his voice specially and chirped: "Mr. Dongpo, you take care of the things below, and I take care of the things above. We need to cooperate more. When Qiongzhou really develops and grows in the future, I will
I will cast a solid bronze statue for you..."
After the ceremony at the Chenghuang Temple, Qi Yu also paid homage to the Wensheng Temple and the Wusheng Temple successively. It was also considered as a one-point-and-dark ceremony. He paid his respects to the top of the mountain and prayed for their blessings.
Although these are all ceremonial and official duties, they are actually not easy. After a whole day of practice, Qi Dalang's waist was almost exhausted.
However, I finally got over it!
Now I feel relaxed!
As far as the current actual situation is concerned, Qiongzhou's development is on the right track.
Mr. Qi was in a happy mood and asked the cook Shen to cook some side dishes, and then invited Peng Wenchang to accompany him for a drink.
Just as the wine was poured, a yamen servant came to report, saying: A rich man from Hai Da is out to see you.
So please hurry up!
It’s such a coincidence that we’re here, let’s have a drink together?
good!
Hai Dafu was flattered and hurriedly grabbed the wine bottle and took the initiative to sit at the edge of the table.
After the exchange of greetings, Qi Yu said with a guilty look on his face: "The drug ship outside the Yuan Dynasty was robbed, and the case has not been solved so far. It is really the crime of this government."
"This was done by fake Japanese pirates near Dongguan County and has nothing to do with Qiongzhou's Yamen. Mr. Qi does not need to blame himself for this." Hai Dafu said hurriedly.
"Yuanwai has a deep understanding of righteousness and principles, and Qi admires him very much."
"Your Excellency, you are exaggerating..."
The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
Peng Wenchang slowly put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Outside the seamen, I have asked the craftsmen in the workshop to carve a monument for disaster relief. The names of your Hai family and Zhongyi Merchants will be on it. Here, I would like to congratulate you in advance.
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"Huh? We haven't seen each other for just a few days, but Mr. Peng's Mandarin has improved so quickly? Amazing, amazing!" After the astonishment, Hai Dafu smiled and said, "Thanks to Mr. Qi and Mr. Peng for this honor, Hai is grateful.
Not really. However, I came here this time to ask about the deep water dock."
Huh? You can smell it so quickly?
As expected of an old fox!
Qi Yu toasted with a glass of wine and said, "Is there anything you want to ask, but it doesn't hurt to say so."