When Zheng Guo heard that Ran Fang was willing to teach him, he felt happy and couldn't wait to have a long chat with Ran Fang.
He waved and a jailer immediately ran over.
"Please open the cell door." As he said this, he took out a bunch of copper coins and put them in the jailer's hand.
The jailer weighed the copper coins in his hand, then took out the key and opened the cell door. Before leaving, he did not forget to say: "Hurry up!"
Zheng Guo walked into the cell, bowed respectfully to Ran Fang, stood up straight, and said, "Sir, please enlighten me."
Ran Fang waved his hand, feeling helpless at his frequent salutes, "No need to be so restrained, let's sit down and talk."
Seeing Fusu sitting down and nodding to him, Zheng Guo was a little curious about what kind of talent this Ran Fang had.
He sat respectfully on the couch, a little far away from them.
"Sir, please speak."
Ran Fang found it a little funny when he saw him taking out a bamboo slip and a writing brush and seriously waiting for him to speak.
He moved his body slightly, found a comfortable angle, and said, "If this book writes about things that are known to the common people, it is just a record."
"If you want to use it to help the people, you have to innovate, such as improving agricultural tools, which can increase the speed and level of farming and reduce the burden of farming on the people."
Zheng Guo glanced at Ran Fang arrogantly. Who didn't know that Da Qin's level of agriculture was much higher than other old countries.
I think back then, I gained His Majesty's appreciation and trust and helped Da Qin's agriculture achieve long-term development, which made Da Qin's economic strength rise to the top of the Seven Kingdoms.
Although I cannot say these words myself, this is the fact.
Therefore, when answering Ran Fang's question, Zheng Guo's tone and attitude were completely different from just now.
"No need to ask, of course it is an iron plowshare. This thing can adjust the depth, facilitate the plowing of soil, and build canals to provide irrigation for the fields."
Ran Fang also had some impressions of Tie Plowshares. Seeing Zheng Guo's proud face, he chuckled and shook his head.
"This iron plowshare can indeed improve the efficiency of farming as you said, but its production process is complicated, heavy, and difficult to transport. It requires a lot of manpower to plow the land, which also makes farming more difficult."
Hearing Ran Fang's comments, Zheng Guo couldn't help but frown.
Because what Ran Fang said was all about the shortcomings of this iron plowshare!
"Having said that, is there any farm tool in the world that can compare to this?"
Ran Fang smiled slightly.
"Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean there isn't one."
"As far as I know, there is a short curved shaft plow in the world that can improve farming efficiency and reduce manpower. It is not only light but also plows quickly. As long as one cow is needed, even a woman can plow two acres a day. land."
Zheng Guo's face was slightly startled. He had studied farming for so many years, why didn't he know about this?
"I don't know what this short curved shaft plow is, sir?"
Ran Fang saw his distrust, smiled lightly, dipped his fingers in tea, and drew a schematic diagram on the table.
"This curved shaft plow is a plowable thing. It consists of a plow shaft, a plow base, a plow shovel, a handle, a plowshare, a plow wall, a plow frame and a plow plate. A rotating plow plate is installed on the shaft head, which not only makes the plow frame It is smaller and lighter, and it is easy to turn around and turn around. It is flexible to operate and saves manpower and animal power.”
While talking, Ran Fang had already finished painting the Quyuanli.
"That's pretty much it. If it can be done, it will definitely save a lot of farming time."
Zheng Guo leaned forward slightly and was shocked when he saw the simple diagram Ran Fang drew on the table!
The expression on his face was also very exciting, and he didn't even care if the ink got on his clothes.
When he saw the simplified Quyuan plow, he realized why Ran Fang looked down on the iron plowshare!
He has been running around in the farmland for many years and is most familiar with farming equipment. He can see the key with just one glance and believes that this curved shaft plow is definitely a good hand in farming.
Not caring about the image, he quickly drew a simple picture of Qu Yuanli on his dress.
After finishing the painting, I have to compare it carefully, for fear that I have missed any link.
"I was arrogant just now and spoke rudely to my husband. I hope you can forgive me."
With that said, he stood up and bowed respectfully to Ran Fang.
Then he couldn't put it down and looked at the painting on the clothes. He didn't hesitate in his words and praised: "Sir is really knowledgeable. If this thing can be presented to... the prime minister, he will definitely be willing to let you out of this prison."
Ran Fang didn't expect that this person would love this thing so much that he would not hesitate to make his clothes dirty.
And it can be seen that this person is indeed someone familiar with farming, otherwise it would be impossible to see the function of this curved shaft plow at a glance.
"You're welcome, Mr. Zheng. Although this thing looks simple, it is not easy to make."
"I will keep what I said, sir in mind." Zheng Guo nodded repeatedly, "Master Ran, just wait for the good news from me!"
From Zheng Guo's point of view, this Ran Fang is so talented. If he reports this matter to His Majesty and releases him and Fusu, wouldn't it be a piece of cake?
Now he couldn't wait and wanted to go back immediately to make this thing and hand it over to His Majesty for inspection.
After saying that, he stood up and saluted Ran Fang before reluctantly leaving the prison.
If he wasn't in a hurry to go back, he really wanted to sit here and have a good chat with Ran Fang. He must have many strange ideas in his mind.
"I'll take my leave now."
Seeing Zheng Guo's anxious figure disappearing into the prison, Fusu felt in his heart that his father would not let them out so soon, and Ran Fang was destined to be happy in vain.
He hurriedly feared that it would not be that simple, otherwise wouldn't it be okay if his father let them out and then asked Zheng Guo to come over?
"Sir, you are knowledgeable. I have never heard of or seen anything like this. It turns out that the young master knows so much about farming. It's really admirable."
Every day when Ran Fang chatted with Fusu, he would always praise him a few words. Now he has become immune to Fusu's praise.
Just like now, he was sitting there casually, smiling: "I love reading, I just saw it in a book."
"There are so many books in the world, it would be a wonderful thing if you could read every one."
“So, as long as it’s a book I haven’t read, no matter what the genre, I’m willing to read it. The more I read, the more I will understand.”
Being so knowledgeable and yet so humble made Fusu's admiration for Ran Fang even deeper.
"Sir, you don't have to be so humble. If you hadn't spoken out, Zheng Xue wouldn't have been so excited. When the time comes, he will dedicate the plow to the Prime Minister, and he will definitely be favored by the Prime Minister."
"When the time comes, maybe I can get out of this prison with the help of Sir."
…
Inside the Xianyang Palace.
Meng Yi stood respectfully in the middle, looking nervously and expectantly at Ying Zheng, who was sitting above him.
At this time, Ying Zheng looked at a wooden mold placed on the table. There were many small square grids in the mold, and each grid had a reverse word on it.
He picked up a piece of paper next to him, held his breath and printed the paper on the mold. He carefully pressed the paper gently with his hand, for fear that he would accidentally stain the paper.
After making sure that every word was rubbed on the paper, he picked up the paper clearly.
Seeing the words printed clearly on the paper, Ying Zheng looked at the paper with joy and couldn't put it down, looking at the mold with unconcealable joy on his face.
"Good! Very good!"
Seeing Ying Zheng so happy, Meng Yi knew that this printing technique was also successful!
He quickly knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, this is a blessing for the Qin Dynasty and a blessing for Your Majesty!"
Zhao Gao, who was next to him, also knelt on the ground and shouted happily: "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
However, a strong sense of crisis arose in his heart. He has been following Ying Zheng, and papermaking and printing techniques came from Xianyang Prison.
Moreover, Meng Yi made this thing, so doesn’t the credit go to Fusu?
Now that His Majesty is getting older, if he saw Fusu's talent and handed the throne to Fusu, wouldn't his plan of helping Hu Hai for so many years come to nothing?
Now that His Majesty is getting older, if he saw Fusu's talent and handed the throne to Fusu, wouldn't his plan of helping Hu Hai for so many years come to nothing?
Absolutely not!
He wanted to cultivate his own power before Fusu was released from prison, and he also wanted to let Hu Hai show his face in front of His Majesty.
Ying Zheng placed the paper neatly on the table, then raised his head and looked at the people kneeling in the hall, "The craftsmen who created this printing technique and paper will be rewarded based on their merit!"
"You have the greatest credit for this matter, and you will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ying Zheng knelt on the ground, a little excited in his heart, but also a little uneasy at the same time. He raised his head and looked at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, I only obeyed your Majesty's orders and offered this method to Master Fusu. It should be rewarded.”
"I think that Mr. Fusu should be released from Xianyang prison and rewarded based on his merits."
