Grain production increases and taxes decrease. The more land people cultivate, the more they earn!
Although some money was spent on hiring tractors, the efficiency was not increased at all.
At the same time, the idle manpower can also go to the factory to work, and the money earned is enough to pay for the tractor!
Therefore, tractors are absolutely beneficial to the people.
At the same time, it was good for the court not only to gain a good reputation, but also to make money.
It just requires a lot of investment in the early stage!
After leaving the cooperative, Ying Zheng dismissed many guards and said that he would go to the fields to take a look personally, fearing that these guards with swords would scare the people.
Although the county guard was worried, he didn't dare to stop him. He had no choice but to order the guards to change into civilian clothes and stay far away to protect him secretly. If something unexpected happened, he would show up immediately!
"Old man, the harvest of our land this year is even better than last year!"
"No! This year, when mixed with water, the potatoes will grow big and plentiful!"
"Haha! I can sell it for a good price later!"
"Yes! The vermicelli factory that has just been established in the city is harvesting a large amount of potatoes. When we collect all the potatoes, I will drive them there in an ox cart and sell them for money. We will also renovate the house...! "
In a potato field, the old man was digging potatoes with a smile, while the old woman was picking up the dug potatoes and waiting to be loaded into the truck.
Although the work was tiring, the two of them worked very hard.
"It's really hard for ordinary people. At such an old age, you still have to work in the fields!"
When Ying Zheng saw this scene, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes! That's why I suggested reducing agricultural taxes to increase people's enthusiasm for farming!"
Ying Feiyu nodded and said.
"You...go and help the old man!"
Ying Zheng turned his head and pointed at Pang Gaoyuan, Wang Ben, Zhang Han and others.
"I...we?"
Wang Ben and others were originally looking around to see the scenery of Yanmen County.
Unexpectedly, he was called out by Ying Zheng in the next second.
The key point is that it's not a good thing to call them by name, but they are actually asked to help dig potatoes!
"That's right! I'm talking about you, go! Can you bear to watch two old people digging so hard?"
Ying Zheng kicked Zhang Han on the butt, asking him to take the initiative to help.
"Don't... don't... Your Majesty, let's go! Let's go now!"
When they turned to look at the others, they were afraid of being beaten, so they had no choice but to run over obediently!
"Old man, give us your tools and we will help you harvest potatoes!"
Even if Zhang Han is unwilling, he can still survive, so it is better to leave a good impression.
So he forced a smile and took the tool from the old man's hand.
"You...are you here to help us?"
The old man was very surprised when his tools were taken away.
"That's right! Just go over there and have a chat with that majestic and extraordinary middle-aged man!"
Wang Ben nodded firmly and pointed to Ying Zheng, who was standing on the ground with his hands behind his back.
"Okay! Okay! Thank you very much, you are such good people!"
The old man and the old lady thanked each other profusely.
Put down your tools and head toward the ground!
"Thank you so much, thank you so much! We don't know each other, but you still helped us collect food. You are such good people!"
When he came to Ying Zheng's side, the old man couldn't help but thank him.
"Old man, you're welcome...!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand and continued: "You are so old and you still have to go out to collect land. Where are the young people at home?"
"My two sons have to work in the factory, and they really can't get away! The eldest son and my daughter-in-law go to the fields to harvest rice, and they are also very busy! Although we, the old couple, are old, we can still move, and we can't drag the children down, so we can do it by ourselves coming!"
The old man explained with a smile.
"How was the harvest this year?"
This is the main purpose of Ying Zheng's appearance this time.
Only when the people have enough food and clothing can the court be more stable!
"Okay! Very good!"
"Look at the potatoes in the field. They are big and plentiful. The yield is getting higher and higher every year!"
The old man and the old woman spoke one after another.
"In the past, our Yanmen County not only had low food production, but also had to let the Huns rob it if we couldn't keep it. It was hard to even survive, let alone how much money it would cost to sell it!"
"It's different now. The grain output is so high, and the court has reduced our taxes. My family can't even eat all the food. Most of it can be exchanged for money. Our living standards have improved a lot!"
"Now that we are trading with the Huns, we can have a meal of mutton every once in a while. This is something I couldn't even imagine before...!"
When it comes to grain production, the old man talks endlessly, with joy from the bottom of his heart.
But Wang Bi and others in the field started digging with a grimace on their faces!
"Alas! Are we traveling with His Majesty, or are we here to work as coolies?"
"Who says otherwise! No wonder His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't want to travel with His Majesty!"
"It's okay for the prince. At least His Majesty didn't let him come to dig potatoes in this field! It's going to be very hard for us!"
"Okay, it's useless to say all that. Let's hurry up. If we finish digging early, we can rest early...!"
The veteran's facial features were all tangled together, with their faces facing the loess and their backs to the sky, facing the scorching sun, and their heads were sweating profusely.
Ying Zheng, Ying Feiyu and the old man were enjoying themselves under the shade of the trees, chatting and enjoying the coolness.
The digging was finally finished, and Wang Ben and others still had to deliver bags of potatoes to the old man's home. Even the governor Qu Ming and the general Pang Gaoyuan were no exception.
By the time all this was done, it was almost dark.
The old man and the old woman thanked each other profusely.
After Ying Zheng pretended to be a good guy, he followed the fields and visited a few more farmers. The answers he got were almost the same as the old man's: a bumper harvest, a warehouse full of rice, and thank you to the court!
Fortunately, it was getting late, and Ying Zheng did not let Wang Ben and others work anymore!
"Your Majesty, it is the autumn harvest at this time, and the Ministry of Household Affairs has many things to do every day. Let's take the train back tomorrow. This way, we will not delay the morning meeting the day after tomorrow!"
"Yes! The production of wool-colored guns is gradually increasing, and every battalion is competing for it. If I am not here, they will have to rebel!"
"There's another minister! The Ministry of Punishment has been looking for a criminal thief. It is estimated that there will be news in the next two days...!"
Back at the Yamen, Zhang Han, Wang Bi, Kang Anping and others quickly found an excuse and asked to return to the city early tomorrow morning.
There is no other way. If you encounter any old and infirm people doing farm work tomorrow, Your Majesty will definitely let them do it.
This day alone made them so tired that they were about to fall apart. If another day came tomorrow, they would be useless!
"Forehead……"
Ying Zheng seemed to have not stayed long enough, hesitating on his face.
Seeing this scene, the old guys quickly winked at Ying Feiyu, hoping to help them persuade His Majesty to let him go!
Looking at the Qin Dynasty, there are only two people who can persuade His Majesty, one is the Queen, and the other is the Prince in front of me!
As long as the prince opens his mouth, I believe that his majesty will return to court tomorrow morning!
Looking at the pitiful expressions of the old guys, Ying Feiyu smiled and agreed.
"Father, my son suddenly remembered that he had just developed a hand-operated generator and was planning to send it to the navy to go to sea, so he asked his father to go and watch it...!"
