Chapter 541 Heartbroken, old iron! Deng Xun and Zhang Xiu are completely stunned!
Nanyang, Xinye.
Deng's old house.
Octagon Pavilion.
Deng Xun looked at the withered flowers in the flower garden and sighed: "If you can't make fertilizer again, my flower garden will be destroyed by you."
"Master of the house."
A man dressed as a domestic servant frowned and said with an expression of embarrassment: "The imperial court's chemical fertilizers are really wonderful. We have tried hundreds of formulas, but none of them can achieve that kind of effect."
"This feels..."
The man was melancholy and miserable: "It's like I didn't go the right way at all. I don't know how that kind of thing was made. I don't have a clue."
Two months ago, Deng Xun would have been quite angry when he heard such words, but now he can't get angry at all, because he doesn't know that these people are working day and night to make fertilizer, and they are also working very hard.
"You should know that the crops in the public fields are growing very well this year. I am afraid that the output of the dry fields will not be inferior to that of my Deng family's paddy fields. By next year, more people will join in farming the public fields."
"By then..."
Speaking of this, Deng Xun's eyebrows flashed with solemnity: "I am afraid that the Deng family will not be able to escape the outcome of the public ownership of private land. This is the foundation accumulated by my Deng family ancestors for hundreds of years. It must not be destroyed by Deng Xun.
In hand."
The servant was embarrassed. He had heard similar words dozens of times, and his ears were about to get calloused: "Master, in fact, it is not bad to publicize private fields. Judging from the yield alone, the harvest will not be less than if we rent our own crops.
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"Now in Nanyang, the wealthy families who participated in the public ownership of private lands last year are all very happy. Some of them even regret why they did not publicize all their private lands."
When Deng Xun heard this, the anger in his heart rushed into his throat: "You bastards, what do you understand? This is the inheritance accumulated by our ancestors. If the private land is publicized, won't it become the royal family?"
"this......"
The servants did not dare to speak loudly for fear of angering Deng Xun, so they could only whisper: "Anyway, we have food, and the court also has fertilizers. Maybe there will be others in the future, so why worry about these?"
"Fuck! Rotten!"
The servant gritted his teeth and cursed secretly in his mind.
Nowadays, public ownership of private fields has become a trend in Nanyang. Those wealthy families who can get food without having to do anything are very happy. How come others can do it but we can't?
If you can make chemical fertilizers, you can just do it yourself. But if you can't, there will definitely be no tenants willing to cultivate their own fields. If this is the case, if the unprivate fields are made public, are we still waiting for them to give birth to babies?
Deng Xun was too lazy to talk nonsense to them anymore. After all, once such words were spread, it would definitely cause trouble for himself. It would be best if he could say a few less words.
"That's all."
Deng Xun waved his hand and stopped caring. He said coldly: "You will continue the experiment and find a way to make fertilizer. If you succeed, each person will be rewarded with a hundred thousand yuan."
"One hundred thousand!?"
Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man!
The servants' eyes almost popped out of their heads, and they all nodded like chickens pecking at rice. Their faces could not hide their excitement: "Master, don't worry, we will do our best."
"Um."
Deng Xun waved his hand: "In that case, let's continue."
The servants all raised their hands: "Here."
Exited the Bajiao Pavilion.
Deng Xun returned to the study and wanted to read some books to calm his mind, but he couldn't calm down.
The hearts of the people of Nanyang are towards the emperor, and even the wealthy families of Nanyang are also like this. Even the wealthy members of the Deng family also have their hearts set on the emperor. Deng Xun feels lonely and helpless, and he also has a sense of urgency that he is about to die.
Especially, when he saw with his own eyes how gratifying the crops that had been treated with chemical fertilizers were growing, the sense of urgency that he was about to die became even stronger, making Deng Xun a little breathless.
"Master!"
"Master of the house—!"
Just as Deng Xun was thinking wildly, calls came from outside the house.
Deng Xun raised his eyes and looked.
But I saw my nephew Deng Tong hurried into the study with a smile on his face, and bowed from a distance: "Master, good news."
Deng Xundeng stood up and asked hurriedly: "What's the news?"
Deng Tong said softly: "The imperial edict has arrived. Liu Bei is resigning from the new field order and heading to Heluo to replace Zhang Liao to prevent Chang'an from killing soldiers and horses from Hangu Pass."
"really?"
Deng Xun looked in disbelief: "Liu Bei is really going to be transferred?"
Deng Tong was extremely sure: "Yes, I'm going to be transferred."
"Very good."
Deng Xun let out a sigh of relief.
In the past two years, he had been really frustrated.
Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. He has always been indifferent to the sugar-coated bullets of the Deng family and the Yin family, and has not let go at all, leaving them with no chance to take advantage of them.
What's even more terrible is that Liu Bei sent his second brother Guan Yu to station his troops not far from the Deng family and drill them every day, as if to warn the Deng family not to act rashly, which is really frightening.
Now, Deng Xun couldn't believe that Liu Bei was going to be transferred away like this. No matter what he was going to do, as long as he stopped being a new field order, he could take a breather.
"Do you know who the replacement is?"
After a moment of surprise, Deng Xun suppressed his excitement and tried to ask.
"Know."
Deng Tong nodded affirmatively: "He is a newcomer named Du Ji. He is from the Du family in Jingzhao. He is not yet thirty years old. I heard that this person took refuge in Jingzhou before and just came to Nanyang recently."
Deng Xun frowned: "Du Ji? Can you send someone to inquire about this person?"
Deng Tong shook his head: "It's not yet possible, but I heard that my family is in a poor state and I come from a relatively poor background. I guess I'm not as good as Liu Bei, who doesn't have enough money and salt, right?"
Deng Xun did not hesitate and immediately ordered: "Send someone to investigate quickly and ask him to provide more fertilizer. Otherwise, we may not be able to develop a formula for fertilizer before the end of this year."
"good."
Deng Tong nodded affirmatively: "Master, don't worry, just leave it to me."
Deng Xun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly felt refreshed, as if the haze lingering above his head was easily swept away. In the days that followed, the sky was clear and white clouds were floating after the rain, and a rainbow bridge was built in the blue sky.
"you say......"
After thinking about a better life for a moment, Deng Xun turned to glance at Deng Tong and guessed: "Is His Majesty the Emperor ready to give up suppressing the Nanyang clan? This will be the last time."
"Um."
Deng Tong nodded: "It must be like this. After the end of this year, there will definitely be many people in Nanyang who will publicize their private fields. In this way, the imperial court will have absolute power, and there is no need to kill them all."
"What's more! When His Majesty was begging Dong, our Deng family provided the most food and grass and was the most active. Your Majesty should consider some favors. Two years is enough."
Deng Xun took a long breath and said with deep understanding: "I have to admit that your Majesty is using a good method. If we are still unable to imitate fertilizer, our Deng family may not be able to escape the end of public ownership of private land."
"That's right."
Deng Tong frowned and agreed: "My nephew has carefully calculated that if we cannot imitate chemical fertilizers, we must at least publicize the more than 200,000 acres of farmland in the family, otherwise it will become a burden to our Deng family."
Deng Xun sighed: "Yes, that is our Deng family's ancestors. It took us who knows how long to accumulate the inheritance, but it is really heartbreaking to have it become the royal property like this."
"But it's better this time."
After thinking this, Deng Xun completely relaxed: "Liu Bei is leaving, and His Majesty will not continue to suppress the Nanyang family. As long as we do not exceed the rules and do not touch His Majesty's bottom line, the Deng family's foundation will eventually be preserved."
"Master!"
"Master of the house—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the study room again.
It's Deng Yun.
Deng Xun judged it all at once.
He looked up with a smile and hurriedly waved: "Come, come, let me tell you the good news. Liu Bei is resigning from the new field order and rushing to Heluo. Our Deng family is finally going to survive."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Deng Xun pinched a strand of goatee under his chin and smiled from ear to ear.
But......
Deng Yun, who was opposite him, did not look happy at all. Instead, his face was still full of sadness, even slightly angry.
Deng Xun noticed something was wrong, frowned, and asked tentatively: "Why, Liu Bei is gone, are you unhappy?"
Deng Yun looked worried: "But head of the family, do you know who will come?"
Deng Xun nodded affirmatively: "I know."
"ah?"
Deng Yun was completely confused: "Since the head of the family knows why he is so happy, don't you know what your majesty means by doing this?"
This time, Deng Xun was confused: "Why, does your Majesty's move have a deeper meaning?"
Deng Yun's eyes were as wide as bells, wondering why the head of the family who was so wise before seems to be missing a string in his brain now: "Master, do you really know who will take over?"
Deng Xun glanced at Deng Tong, then turned his eyes back to Deng Yun: "Isn't it Du Ji?"
Deng Yun suddenly realized: "Yes, Xinye Ling is indeed a guy named Du Ji, but does the head of the family know who else will settle in Xinye besides Du Ji?"
"ah?"
Deng Xun was stunned: "Is there anyone else?"
Deng Tong shook his head: "I don't know."
Deng Xun exhaled: "Stop being so pretentious and tell the truth, who will move in?"
Deng Yun paused for a long time, and finally said: "Sun Jian, the fierce tiger from Jiangdong!"
"ah?"
Suddenly, Deng Xun was stunned!
Deng Tong was even more stunned!
The two of them almost said in unison: "Who? Sun Jian!?"
Deng Yun nodded: "Well, it's Sun Jian!"
hiss-!
They both gasped.
What followed was an almost suffocating silence.
Although Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han Dynasty and the emperor's uncle, he still has few soldiers and horses and is a great threat, but he can carry a heavy load at critical moments.
but......
If the opponent were to be Jiangdong Tiger Sun Jian, it would be completely out of the question.
After all, Sun Jian is the second powerful general in His Majesty's command. He has as many powerful generals as he has in his command, and he is very powerful in killing decisively.
Not to mention the Deng family, even if the entire Xinye family were gathered together, it might not be enough for Sun Jian to kill him alone.
Deng Xun couldn't believe that His Majesty the Emperor would transfer Sun Jian over: "Damn it, isn't Sun Jian training for the navy? What is he doing in Xinye? Could he really be watching us?"
"I heard..."
Deng Yun said softly: "Sun Jian came to Xinye to train troops. After all, our Xinye is the intersection of three major river systems in Nanyang, and it is close to the shipyard."
"Of course, this is just a superficial reason. As for its real purpose, we don't know. Maybe it's really because of our Nanyang family."
"after all......"
Deng Yun did not continue.
Because Deng Xun knew the real reason.
When Liu Bei sent Guan Yu to lead troops to station in front of Deng's house, it was clearly meant to intimidate him.
Now, Liu Bei needs to be transferred to Heluo to succeed Zhang Liao as commander-in-chief. Someone must take over Liu Bei's work in Xinye.
Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor assigned unimportant government affairs to the newcomer Du Ji, and directly handed over the task of shocking the aristocratic family to Sun Jian, who had more than 10,000 troops.
It hurts my heart, old man~~
I thought it would be sunny after the rain, but I never thought it would be raining continuously!
Sun Jian is stationed in Xinye, and his deterrence will be greater than Liu Bei's.
After all, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses hanging around under your nose all day long, who dares to make a mistake? This is the rhythm to carry out the measures to suppress the family to the end!
"Damn it!"
At this moment, Deng Xun's heart was full of energy.
This horse is no ordinary horse, but a famous grass-mud horse!
*****
Outside Wancheng.
Racecourse, auditorium.
Cao Ang looked at the man riding a horse from the side and said in a low voice: "Hey, have you heard? That boy was specially approved by His Majesty the Emperor and can directly participate in the semi-finals."
Cao Tai followed Cao Ang's gaze and saw a strange man entering the arena: "Why? We have all been kicked off. Why can he directly participate in the semi-finals?"
"I do know a little bit."
Xia Houchong raised his eyebrows and said softly: "Do you need some inside information?"
Cao Ang's eyes widened: "You boy, if you have something to say, say it quickly, otherwise our brothers will have to dismantle you."
Xia Houchong was so busy that he shrank his neck and raised his hands in defense: "I said! Can't I say it? I heard that this guy in Xiliang is known as the spear king of the North. He has been skilled in bow and horse since he was a child, and he is very powerful.
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"He just joined us in Nanyang yesterday. Before that, he was under the command of Dong Zhuo in Chang'an and has been stationed in Wuguan. I heard that his goal is to defeat Lu Bu, Huang Zhong, and Taishi Ci, and win the Golden Cavalry Award."
"hehe."
Cao Ang snorted coldly and said indifferently: "Is it a big deal to be born in Xiliang? I even killed a Xiliang cavalry. I guess this kid is just talking."
"That's right."
Cao Tai then echoed: "Your Majesty is just giving this man a chance because of his surrender. Later, he will let him know what it means that there are people outside the world and there is a sky outside the world."
...
There was a lot of discussion in the audience.
On the racecourse.
Zhang Xiu was already ready and appeared on the track.
Although, after listening to the staff's introduction, he felt that the rematch was indeed a bit difficult, but after all, he was proficient in bow and horse, and had the help of the three equestrian treasures. There were still no Lu Bu, Huang Zhong, or Taishi Ci in the team.
Zhang Xiu is sure and sure!
With his own ability, it is no problem to sweep away this bunch of rubbish.
Whoosh!
The next second.
An arrow shot through the clouds and rose.
Zhang Xiu didn't hesitate, and suddenly sat down on his horse. It immediately raised its head and neighed, like a ball of black flames, soaring out.
He had absolute confidence in the Dawan war horse he was sitting on, so he rode Juechen, looking out of the corner of his eye, there was no one on either side.
But......
He had not ridden his horse for long before he entered a hilly area and his speed dropped significantly.
At this moment, the soldiers who had been left behind by him all caught up to him, which immediately surprised Zhang Xiu.
If you look closely, you will see that these people control the war horses, and they can hit the key points every step of the way. Compared with their own horse control skills, they are not inferior at all, or even worse.
"Fuck!"
When a black war horse passed him, Zhang Xiu couldn't help but curse.
He couldn't believe that someone had surpassed him in the hilly area of the second level.
Apparently!
The opponent's ability to control war horses has already surpassed his own.
If there is only one person, just leave it alone.
What makes Zhang Xiu even more angry is...
While I was still adjusting, three or four riders surpassed me again.
For a moment, Zhang Xiu couldn't help but feel a little panicked. He hurriedly swung his legs, tightened the reins, and stared at the rolling hills, striving to hit the right spot at every step.
Have to admit it.
When Zhang Xiu concentrated, the changes were indeed rapid.
He quickly adapted to the rhythm of the hilly area and began to speed up.
However, when he rode out of the hilly area, he looked up and saw that there were more than ten people behind him, and the person furthest away seemed to be more than twenty horses away, leaving him far behind.
behind.
drive-!
Zhang Xiu was fierce and clamped down on the horse's belly.
After sitting down, the horse whined and hissed, then spread its hooves and galloped forward.
The next test was horseback shooting. Zhang Xiu quickly changed his clothes, took out his precious bow and feather arrows, and aimed at the fixed archery target in front of him. He fired arrows one after another, knocking them over one by one.
Just when he was proud of his superb archery skills, two arrows suddenly shot out from behind and killed two of the fixed archery targets on the track next door.
Damn it!
Zhang Xiu was completely shocked. He turned around and glanced behind him. He saw that the man was twisting his bow and setting an arrow. He missed both arrows. He continued to aim at the remaining fixed target and released the arrow again.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The two arrows whizzed away and hit the two targets again.
Zhang Xiu immediately understood that the opponent was trying to save energy, so he killed two birds with one stone and took the lead in solving these fixed targets, laying a solid foundation for the following moving targets.
And what about yourself?
Although he could also miss both with one arrow, he did not think of this method. Although all the fixed targets were hit, after all, he fired arrows one after another, allowing the muscles in his arms to relax and stretch with high intensity.
If you don't want to affect the subsequent shooting of the arrow, you must slow down and give the muscles of your arms a certain amount of time to relax. Otherwise, you will cause irreparable damage to your arms.
"Damn it!"
Zhang Xiu chewed it secretly.
The self-confidence I had when I first arrived was shattered at this moment.
It was hard for him to believe that at this level of difficulty, there were still so many actual situations that needed to be taken into consideration, how on earth could these guys balance it all, and how could they achieve such superb levels of riding and shooting.
As a powerful general in the Xiliang army, Zhang Xiu naturally knew the strength of Xiliang Xiaoqi. Although Xiliang Xiaoqi was equipped with the three equestrian treasures, he had certain riding and archery abilities and the ability to fight on horseback.
but......
Compared with the group of people who broke into the semi-finals in front of me, there is no comparison at all.
Even though he is a strong general in the Xiliang army, compared with this group of people, it is still difficult for him to stand out.
It's a pity that there can only be sixteen winners in the semi-finals. If you don't show your true skills, you might not even be able to pass the semi-finals. That would be really embarrassing.
Zhang Xiu secretly felt furious, and the speed of his horse galloping did not slow down at all. When he arrived at the moving target area, he did not hesitate to pull out two feather arrows, adjust the angle, and release his fingers while breathing.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The two moving targets fell down in response.
Zhang Xiu galloped forward on his horse, and continued to twist the bow to set the arrow. Two more arrows missed the string. He continued to adjust the angle, breathed, and then missed both arrows and hit the target.
Although Zhang Xiu made a mistake in the first half, he was able to miss both arrows at the moving target. This was truly extraordinary and won the cheers of many soldiers in the audience.
Cao Ang's eyes suddenly brightened: "This kid is indeed quite capable. He can miss both targets with one shot at a moving target."
Cao Tai's eyes widened even more: "As expected of being from Xiliang, he really has some instant skills. No wonder His Majesty would recommend him. I, Cao Tai, am convinced by his one-hand operation alone!"
"What a pity."
Xia Houchong looked at the track below and shook his head awkwardly: "He will lose after all. There can only be sixteen winners in the semi-finals. He is now ranked seventeenth, and there is still a long way to go before he is sixteenth."
It's seven or eight steps away, so it's not easy to catch up."
Everyone's eyes are once again focused on the arena.
really.
The difference between Zhang Xiu and Zhang Xiu is huge.
In the next area of distant and near weapons, it is even more difficult to widen the gap.
"Zhang Xiu, seventeen names, took six hundred and twenty-four breaths."
Although Zhang Xiu caught up by five or six steps, he still finished in 17th place and missed the finals.
Zhang Xiu reined in his horse and bared his teeth in anger, roaring with anger.
However, he is not angry with others, but with himself.
"That's it?"
Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind.
Zhang Xiu turned around and saw a burly man looking down at him: "I thought the person recommended by your Majesty was so powerful, but I didn't expect that he couldn't even make it to the finals."
"Are Xiliang people good at riding and shooting?"
Then, another man came riding a horse. When he passed by Zhang Xiu, he sneered disdainfully: "Huh! Let me tell you, in Nanyang you will always rely on your ability to make a living, no matter where you are born."
"Your Majesty can help you once, but can't help you a second time. He can't even make it to the finals, and he still wants to compete with Lu Bu, Huang Zhong, and Tai Shici? It's simply fantastic."
"You are like this. In our Mountain Wolf Camp, you are just a military prince at best. You still want to be the leader of the Wolf Cavalry? Come on, save it. Lu Bu is definitely not something you can defeat."
...
Zhang Xiu was ashamed.
How arrogant I was at the beginning, how miserable I am now.
Sure enough, there is reincarnation in the way of heaven, who will be spared by heaven!
Zhang Xiu never dared to imagine that the riding skills of the Nanyang cavalry had reached such a level, which was far superior to that of the Xiliang cavalry. The two were completely different.
"Damn it!"
"I shouldn't be at this level."
"If you can give me another chance, I will definitely make it to the finals."
Just when Zhang Xiu felt angry and had no choice but to turn around and prepare to leave the field.
A staff member galloped over on horseback, leaned forward and said, "No. 786, because Zhang Fei withdrew from the riding competition, you successfully filled in and entered the finals. I hope you work hard."
Zhang Xiu was stunned, with a look of disbelief on his face: "What? I entered the finals?"
The staff nodded: "That's right! Zhang Fei, who ranked third, withdrew from the competition due to the war, leaving one spot vacant."
Zhang Xiu was ecstatic in her heart: "Haha! God is really helping me."