Knowing that Liu Xiang was about to go on an expedition, Zhen Yi urged Liu Hong to accept the expedition quickly and ask for an appointment.
Nazheng is a betrothal gift given by the man.
Liu Xiang gave a pair of jade bis, a bucket of pearls, a hundred catties of gold, a hundred bolts of silk and satin, two pairs of chickens, three catties of pork, three catties of mutton, four dace fish, four jars of sake, a box of four-color fresh fruits, and four-color dried fruits.
One box, one load of wedding cakes, twenty war horses, and ten pieces of armor.
All the gold, jade, and pearls are available, and all the gifts of the three animals are prepared, so it is not considered rude.
However, marriages in the Han Dynasty were extremely extravagant, and the betrothal gift he gave had to be multiplied at least twenty times to meet his status and the mainstream standards of the Eastern Han gentry.
Excessive betrothal gifts have become a social problem in the Han Dynasty. The government has repeatedly banned it, but the emperor took the lead in violating it, so it became a dead letter.
Liu Xiang wanted to suppress this trend, but it was too wasteful. Not only did he have to ban it officially, but he also set an example. His betrothal gift was like this, and the upper limit was stuck here. Anyone who dared to exceed the limit would be dealt with by him.
The purpose of sending war horses and armor was to promise ten armored cavalrymen of the Zhen Mansion to serve as guards. Without his permission, hiding the armor privately would be a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan.
The request period is to discuss the wedding date.
After checking the date, the nearest auspicious day is the third day of September.
There were still two and a half months until arrival. Zhen Yi felt it was a little slow, but there was nothing she could do about it, so she decided to do so.
Within one day, the two procedures were completed, and it was time to welcome the bride and hold the wedding ceremony.
"The imperial court issued an edict to delay my daughter for a year and a half. If it hadn't been for this, we would have had our grandson." Zhen Yi complained to his wife.
Ms. Zhang was very puzzled: "Why are you so anxious, husband, and not afraid of losing your dignity? You would not behave like this in the past."
Zhen Yi was silent for a moment and sighed slightly: "My energy is getting weaker and weaker, and I am afraid that my journey is not far away. If I leave before Jiang Er's wedding, she will have to observe mourning for three years. How can Liu Shijun wait for her for three years? Wouldn't it be a miss?
A good match."
"Husband..."
He waved his hand to interrupt Zhang's words, and continued: "The fate is like this, God's will is unavoidable, so there is no need to be sentimental. Fortunately, I can find a good son-in-law for Jiang Er. So Yuan didn't even have to be shy when it came to marrying, because he was optimistic about Liu Shijun.
Although our family has some wealth, how can it be compared with the Yuan family in Chen County? The father of the Cai family is a great scholar in the country, which means that you miss your old love and leave the position of your head wife to Jiang Er. He is a kindhearted person and worthy of entrustment.
, this marriage cannot be delayed, the sooner the better."
After that, he told his wife: "Teach Jiang'er well about the affairs of the back house. She is going to be a big wife. She needs to understand the inside and outside of this place. Don't let her petty temper lead to scratching her mouth all day long."
How can we maintain the rules? She is about to get married, but her parents will no longer love her."
Zhen Yi is worried about his daughter, and Yuan Huan is also worried about his nephew.
He looked at the kitten rubbing at his feet and said to his wife: "The raccoon slave at home gave birth to a black cat?"
Mrs. Xun proudly boasted: "There is no trace of color, the child's heart is full of gold, and it is the most mysterious cat that can ward off evil spirits and control the house."
"Send it to Zhao Ji tomorrow to see if she has been wronged. Ask her about the affairs of the back house. Don't ask about the Lord's affairs. Just talk about your women's private matters."
Mrs. Xun asked doubtfully: "Zhao Ji is not in harmony after marriage?"
Yuan Huan didn't want to tell her that Liu Xiang was about to lead troops on an expedition just after getting married. The military operations could not be leaked to him.
"Don't make random guesses. Mr. Ming has great ambitions and devoted himself to military affairs soon after his marriage. I'm just worried about Zhao Ji. Now she only has two relatives around her. You, the aunt, should spend more time with her."
Mrs. Xun heard the meaning behind his words: "Are you worried that Mr. Liu will dislike Zhao Ji?"
Yuan Huan's mood is very complicated. After observing during this period, Youzhou has sufficient soldiers and food, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. The foundation has been established. It is just a good place to display his talents. The master is working hard to govern and is not a womanizer.
This is originally a good thing, but it is the gift of the wise master.
But if the lord marries his nephew, Zhao Ji will suffer if she is not a womanizer.
What a worry.
There is no way to persuade this matter. You can't persuade your lord to indulge in women, right? That would be a sycophant, and he can't do such a thing.
Everyone has their own worries, and everyone has their own troubles.
Liu Xiang was also very troubled. Fan Xian presented a drawing of a small plow. It looked like a curved shaft plow. It only needed slight improvements and it could be a proper farming tool. This thing was indeed much easier to use than the straight shaft plow of the Han Dynasty, especially
It is an area with few inland counties and plains that lack animal power.
The straight-shaft plow of the Han Dynasty was also called the two-oxen plow. It was heavy, laborious, and difficult to turn around when plowing the ground. It required a lot of animal power. The curved-shaft plow could be pulled by one ox, which saved half of the animal power and was much more flexible.
A plow can even be pulled by a person.
But here comes the problem. Youzhou has neither animal power nor plains. If the curved shaft plow is promoted, there is no way to keep it secret. This is unlike cement kilns, coke, blast furnace steelmaking and those workshops. The plows that cultivate the land cannot be enclosed by city walls.
Ah, there is no way to send troops to guard it and properly support the enemy.
But it would be a pity if he abandoned it, and he would also be afraid of chilling Fan Xian's heart. If he left in anger, not only would he fail to keep the secret, but he would also lose a great talent, and it would appear that he has no ambition and cannot make plans for the world.
blessing.
You will get a bad reputation.
This is not an unfounded worry. In ancient times, farming was very important. It was a big thing to fill the stomach. If you abandon high-quality agricultural tools and don’t use them, it will hinder their promotion. From the officials to the pawns, everyone will hate him and scold him. His reputation will be ruined in the street.
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It really makes people scratch their heads.
Liu Xiang couldn't refuse directly, and no reason would do. He decided to delay it for a while. If Party A's father was dissatisfied with the other party, Party B could make the changes to the point of collapse, so he opened his mouth to give his opinion: "Ziming, I think there is still room for improvement."
If the plow shaft is shorter, it will be easier to turn around, and the plowshare, the animal power has been reduced, and the plowshare still looks like a two-oxen plow. I feel something is wrong, and it should be improved."
Fan Xian didn't know Liu Xiang's sinister thoughts. As a "scientific researcher", he considered Liu Xiang's opinions very seriously.
It seems, seems, very reasonable.
"My lord, I know a lot about making weapons. I will think about it when I go back. I will definitely do better."
"Don't worry, Ziming should pay attention to his health and not damage his vitality. The farming work in Youzhou is heavy, so Ziming needs to pay attention to rest and not be too tired." Liu Xiang wished that he would design it later, when his territory would expand.
Only then can we promote Quyuanli without any worries.
After hearing this, Fan Xian was deeply moved and full of energy. He met the Ming Master and his life was complete. He vowed: "Thank you for your concern, my lord. I will definitely be able to design a useful farming tool to help your lord achieve hegemony."
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Is this counterproductive?
No, we have to find something else to do for him. We can't let Qu Yuuli be born so soon.
"Ziming, let's put aside the small plow for a moment. I have important things to ask of you. Farming in Youzhou is too extensive. How to select land and seeds, how to irrigate different crops in different terrains, how to topdress, and how to weed.
, I hope Ziming can compile and compile a book to guide farming in Youzhou. If this is successful, the success will be of great benefit to the present generation."
Fan Xian pondered for a long time, writing a book to establish theory, which is very attractive to scholars. Once the agricultural book is completed, it is to establish reputation, meritorious service and morality. But he really has no confidence that he can accomplish this. After all, it is to write a book to establish theory.
It is said that if you are the first to start a school, you cannot tolerate any flaws.
"Lord, I'm afraid I've made a mistake, and I feel uneasy."
Liu Xiang smiled, and his goal was achieved: "This is not difficult. I will allocate a piece of land for you in the suburbs of Zhuoxian County, and then recruit old farmers from all over the country who are good at farming. You will take them to experiment in the fields. The land will not lie.
Yes, the harvest is real, and if the experiment is successful, you can naturally write a book with peace of mind. Even if it fails, do we lack a few acres of land? Go ahead and do it boldly, I will support you."
Fan Xian's eyes filled with tears. He was so lucky to meet such a wise lord. He even swallowed and bowed to the ground: "Thank you so much, lord! I am very grateful to you."
Liu Xiang wiped the sweat from his forehead, which meant that the matter of Quyuanli was settled by Hu.