After returning from Li Xin's mansion, Zhao Tuo didn't sleep all night.
Li Xin's changes made him more and more worried about the uncertain future.
At the same time, I am also worried whether I will become like Li Xin in the future, so arrogant and arrogant.
"We must remember the ending of Qin's death in history. Now I have been completely tied to Qin. If Qin is destroyed, then I will die without a burial place."
Zhao Tuo murmured to himself, thinking about the original appearance of history, and his heart calmed down.
Being prepared for danger in times of peace is enough to keep him alert at all times.
On the next day, he left Xianyang directly and took a carriage to Chaoyangli, Shangyuan Township, to visit the little brother who farmed for him and to relax at the same time.
Heng was overjoyed at Zhao Tuo's sudden return and took Zhao Tuo to see the large field he had been given due to his title promotion.
"Gentleman, these places you can see are your land!"
He pointed horizontally at the farmland full of grains in front of him. The early autumn wind blew through the fields, and countless ears of rice were swaying in the wind. It looked pleasing to the eye.
After Zhao Tuo was promoted to Zuo Shuchang, he was assigned so many fields that Zhao Tuo almost lost count.
How many fields are there?
Zhao Tuo was too lazy to calculate it. It was a big number anyway.
He doesn't care much about it either. His current assets, in addition to the more than 100 yi of gold rewarded by King Qin, also include a large number of trophies.
After the destruction of Daliang City, Zhao Tuo profited a lot from the pearls and jade money that Wang Ben ordered people to transport out of Daliang City, and the total value was nearly a hundred yi gold.
This is money that ordinary people cannot earn from farming for a lifetime.
But Zhao Tuo still looked at the farmland full of millet in front of him with a solemn expression.
"Heng, what do you think of this year's grain production?"
Hearing this, Heng instantly became happy.
"good!"
Maybe I feel that the word "good" is not enough to express my feelings.
Heng shouted: "Excellent! In the first year before, we had no experience in using the retting method. The retting fertilizer was still a little fresh and could not fully exert its fertility. This year, with enough experience and time, we piled up all The 'fermented' old manure Tuo said is full of fertility, and crops irrigated with this manure will grow even better than last year."
"And last year we used the retting method to experiment with lower fields. This year, because you were promoted, we planted all the upper fields. I estimate that some millet in the upper fields can increase the yield by nearly two kilo compared with the original method without retting! "
I haven’t seen him for more than half a year, and he looks more and more like an old farmer in the fields.
He said happily: "Not only our family, because the king promoted the method of retting in Guanzhong, the food in all the farmland in our Shangyuan Township is growing very well. This year will definitely be a bumper harvest! Don't you know that everyone in the township is now I am so grateful to you that some people even say behind your back that you are the reincarnation of Hou Ji."
Zhao Tuo was shocked when he heard this.
Hou Ji is alive!
These words were too big, and he, Zhao Tuo, did not dare to bear them.
But on the other hand, we can also see how important farming is in this era. An acre of land can increase production by one to two stones. Even if the taxes collected by the government will also increase, it will always be more or less than before. Set aside some grain.
That extra food is enough for an average family to feed one more child or buy a few more clothes for the family.
"The method of retting is so effective. If Guanzhong has a good harvest this year, the king will definitely be very happy. As for the reward...can I be promoted to the rank of right concubine?"
Looking at the ears of grain swaying in the wind, Zhao Tuo began to fantasize in his mind, and he was a little unsure about it.
If he still holds the title of Duke, or if he is the fifth official, Qin Wangzheng will definitely give him a title directly.
But now, Zhao Tuo is the head of the Zuo concubine and has the same title as Li You, Meng Tian and others. It is enough to shock people.
If he were to be promoted to a higher level, wouldn't it be directly on top of those two old bosses?
Could it be that the dignified lieutenant general Meng Tian had to salute Zhao Tuo and say hello to him when he saw him?
The twists and turns here are not simple, and also involve the face issues of the Meng family, the Li family, and more noble children.
"It depends on what the king wants."
Zhao Tuo shook his head. He came out this time just to relax, so he didn't think about it anymore. Instead, Hengtan walked back with a smile.
Along the way, when the villagers saw Zhao Tuo, they all stood on both sides of the road in fear, lowering their heads to show respect. And quietly glanced at the mighty crown on Zhao Tuo's head.
This is the treatment of nobles.
The common people in Guizhou dare not look up.
Even the inner prison gate, whom Zhao Tuo had met several times, was trembling with shock. He knelt down at the door and watched the young man wearing a crown on his head walk into the inner prison.
He couldn't help but think that when he met Zhao Tuo last year, he was only a duke. In just one year, he wore a crown on his head and had a high status.
"It's too fast. How can anyone in the world be promoted so quickly? Isn't this Zhao Tuo the king's bastard living abroad?"
This thought came to Li Jianmen's mind, and then he got out of control. He couldn't help but count the age of the current King of Qin on his fingers.
"Hiss...he's almost the same age now!"
The inner prison door was full of shock, as if he had discovered a huge secret. He looked around and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was paying attention.
After returning home to Chaoyangli, Zhao Tuo began to look at some of the utensils he had told Heng about. During the past six months, Heng found craftsmen in the village and based on the information Zhao Tuo left, he made something more or less. .
For example, a samarium sickle that can increase harvesting speed can be easily made.
But these are all small things. The real important thing is the farm tool in the corner of the yard that is somewhat different from the plows of today.
"It doesn't look good yet. Let's find a craftsman to continue to modify it and make the shaft a little more curved. During the spring plowing next year, we will make adjustments according to the usage. We can add or reduce corresponding parts. You can see for yourself then. Do it. If this thing can be successful, the efficiency of farming will be greatly improved."
"Gentleman, you know so much, I think this thing will definitely work!"
Heng looked at Zhao Tuo with admiration.
Zhao Tuo smiled faintly.
In fact, he had only heard the name of this so-called "Quyuanli". As for its appearance, I just took a look at it when someone posted a picture in the book review section. The specific components are not exactly clear.
After all, he was alone in his previous life, so he didn't know anything about making farm tools.
You can also have an understanding of historical trends and characters. When it comes to technical things, Zhao Tuo can only put forward a general direction. The specific ones still have to be produced by the craftsmen of this era based on the ideas he proposed. and improvements.
This cannot be done in a short while, you have to explore slowly.
After seeing the new farm tools, Zhao Tuo asked Heng about his personal matters.
"Since you still like Jing, I will fight for you and marry Jing. She is not married now, and I think she will still be waiting for you."
Heng's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Heng has to do something for the gentleman. These farm tools are of great importance. If anyone sees it and leaks it, I'm afraid it will cause trouble like last time."
Hearing this, Zhao Tuo laughed and said: "Causing trouble? Don't worry. I am now the chief of Zuo Shu. Even the magistrate of a county has to say hello when he sees me. What if these things are seen by others?" , who would dare to provoke a Zuo Shuchang?"
"And I created these things to present them to the king and spread them throughout the world to benefit all people. Even if they are accidentally leaked, as long as all people in the world can enjoy the benefits they bring, then what's the problem?"
Heng looked at Zhao Tuo blankly, then knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "Zhao Jun is righteous."
Zhao Tuo smiled and pulled Heng up from the ground, patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, if you regard me as your gentleman, then listen to me and marry Na Jing. Have a baby as soon as possible. , it can also be considered as continuing your family’s bloodline.”
This time, Heng blushed and did not refuse again.
On the next day, Zhao Tuo casually revealed something, and the local country man came eagerly to the door. With a flattering smile on his face, he followed Zhao Tuo to Jing's house to attack Ke.
Faced with the visit of a concubine from the left in person, accompanied by local villagers and various powerful figures, the Jing family was overjoyed and naturally agreed, and in the blink of an eye they gave their daughter to Heng.
Zhao Tuo paid for it, and all the officials attended it. The wedding could be said to be the most lively one in the entire Shangyuan Township, making countless people envious.
In the evening, Heng took his bride and kowtowed to Zhao Tuo to thank him.
Heng shed tears and said: "I can't repay Mr. Zhao for your kindness. From Heng down, for generations to come, Heng's descendants should all be your slaves and repay your kindness in the world!"
"Okay, on this big day, don't say these words, and quickly bring the bride into the room."
Zhao Tuo said with a smile, urging the newlyweds to hurry up and do their important life events.
After a while, I looked at the yard where the excitement had dissipated, and the new house with the lights out not far away.
Zhao Tuo couldn't help but raise his head, looking in the direction of Qin Palace, and sighed quietly.
"He is already married."
"I wonder when I will be able to complete the important matter of marrying a wife in this life."
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo suddenly looked strange.
He thought of Liu Ji and Lu who met in advance because of him when they were in Wei.
"I wonder if Liu Ji has received the gift I gave him. Can he still marry Lu Pheasant in this life?"
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