Reward a plow cow?
This... is a huge super temptation!
Cattle are the cornerstone and vital force of farming civilization, and they are also the backbone of agricultural production. In this day and age, if anyone has a big cow in his farm, he is definitely a top farmer.
Cattle are not only highly valued in society, but also have a very impressive status among farmers! There is even a joke that the cows in a farmer's family are generally closer than their biological sons, and they should let their biological sons do more farm work to avoid tiring the cows.
In order to protect cattle, the imperial court also explicitly wrote the ban on slaughtering into the law, so now, no matter which wine shop you go to, you can't eat beef.
The fields were opened up and the number of households increased.
This is the basic national policy implemented by the Dafeng Dynasty since the founding of the country. Now Qi Yu plans to take another step forward and promote it with greater intensity.
There is such a big reward as farming oxen, but are you still worried about the lack of brave men?
After the heated discussion, some people began to take the initiative to come forward and raise their own questions: "Sir, I have a lot of strength, and I also want to plant more fields, but the land at home is not enough. What should I do?"
What? Worried about not having enough land to plant?
Qi Yu chuckled and said: "Brother, what you said is different! Think about it, Qiongzhou is a vast land with vast resources and fertile fields, so how can we have no land to farm? At present, the entire population of Qiongzhou Prefecture is only more than 300,000, and the cultivated land is even more It’s less than one-tenth, but you have such fertile soil around you, why do you say there’s not enough land for cultivation?”
Yes, if you don’t like the lack of land, you can open up wasteland!
Nothing wrong!
As a result, the enthusiasm became so high that even a sixty-year-old man's eyes were filled with greed.
It’s worth the exhaustion just to get the cow!
Looking at the people who were working hard, Qi Yu finally felt relieved.
At this time, Tan Junyan quietly walked forward and reminded him: "Sir, where are we going to get so many cattle?"
Qi Yu smiled calmly and said: "Brother Guangling, why have you forgotten that Qiongzhou has completely relaxed its maritime ban now? We don't have cattle at home, can't we go out and buy them with money? We don't have a lot of money in our accounts now. !”
Seeing that he still looked confused, Qi Dalang could only explain further: "If you can't buy cattle in the mainland, can't you go to Annan, Zhanli or Laos to buy them? It's not like you have to hang yourself on a tree. dont you agree?"
"Oh...yeah!"
Thinking of this, Tan Junyan finally realized and understood why Mr. Qi was so obsessed with building a deep-water dock.
This is the throat for resources and goods to enter and exit. If this link is not opened, even if you are given a large ship of gold, you will not be able to transport it in.
As for silkworm weaving, I don’t need much advice. There is a folk foundation here and almost all women can do it. It is said that this has a lot to do with a Qiongzhou sage named "Huang Daopo". Although Qiongzhou's business is in decline, its textile technology is not lagging behind.
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At nearly noon that day, Liu Shicheng, the manager of the ceremonial room, held the time and sang: "The auspicious time has arrived, and this year's spring plowing ceremony has officially begun! First, please invite our parents, Mr. Qi, to go to the fields and help the plow!"
"good!"
"..."
When the people heard this, they cheered and danced.
Qi Yu smiled happily and, surrounded by officials, walked with solid steps to the official field that had been prepared in advance.
As a double master, Peng Wenchang also took the initiative to step forward and hold the reins for the magistrate.
Qi Yu opened his posture, holding the whip in his left hand and the plow in his right hand, and started the first round of plowing in the spring plowing ceremony. Behind the big cow, there is a small calf watching and learning, which means 'the cow will succeed you'.
"Eh, oh..."
"Hush!"
drink! Plowing the fields is really tiring work, and my arms are sore.
Not only was he tired, but the cow was not relaxed either and was panting heavily.
Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh: As the saying goes, there is no plowed land except for exhausted oxen, and this statement is indeed true.
Seeing this, Tan Junyan hurriedly stepped forward to take the baton and started the second lap of hard work. After that, there are the inheritors of the six houses and the various officials. They are arranged in descending order according to the size of their positions, and they participate in the spring plowing ceremony one after another.
The people spoke highly of the land cultivated by Magistrate Qi. Although the plowing of the land seemed a bit superficial, his posture was still very orderly, which was much better than that of the previous prefect.
Especially Mr. Qi's outfit, including coarse cloth peasant clothes, coir raincoat and bamboo hat, can fully show the simple character of a farmer's family in the way he raises his hands and feet.
This down-to-earth image is due to his poor background. It is precisely because of this kind of influence from childhood to adulthood that he appears down-to-earth and unpretentious.
After the cultivation is over, the next ritual step is entered: worshiping the city god.
That means paying homage to the City God.
Along the way, Qi Yu chose to walk there in order to communicate more with the people.
On the way, he stopped from time to time to chat with fellow villagers and laugh with children, looking like an amiable and friendly person.
The common people were watching and perfecting the image of Magistrate Qi in their minds.
There were rumors before that Mr. Qi was a selfless and ruthless official, but now it seems that that statement is only for corrupt officials. But in the eyes of the common people, he was a good official who loved the people as his own son.
Not long after, the City God's Temple arrived.
Qi Yu straightened his clothes and entered solemnly. After passing through a door with a plaque saying "Ke Gong Chief Priest" hanging high, he entered the main hall of the temple.
At this time, Tan Junyan whispered to him: The Chenghuang Temple in Qiongzhou Prefecture is dedicated to Su Shi and Su Dongbo, the great sages of the Song Dynasty.
oh? Is it his old man?
Dongpo layman was demoted three times in his life, the last time he was demoted to Qiongzhou. It is said that the living environment at that time was even worse than now, otherwise, he would not have written those tragic and touching famous quotes.
For example: "Now when I arrive in Hainan, the first thing I do is make a coffin, and the second time I make a tomb..."
Another example: "There is no room to live here, no meat to eat, and no medicine for diseases..."
Alas, Senior Su, we are in the same boat!
However, I do better than you.
Qi Yu paid homage to him for a moment, then he lit the incense respectfully and said auspicious words: "I hope Master Su will bless my land in Qiongzhou with good weather, good harvests, prosperous livestock, and wealth coming from all directions..."
At the end, he lowered his voice and said: "Mr. Dongpo, you take care of the things below, and I take care of the things above. We need to cooperate more. When Qiongzhou really develops and grows in the future, I will do it." I will cast a solid bronze statue for you..."
After the ceremony at the City God's Temple, Qi Yu paid homage to Wensheng Temple and Wusheng Temple successively. It was also considered as a one-point-mao, worshiping at the top of the mountain and praying for their blessings.
Although these are all ceremonial and official duties, they are actually not easy. After a whole day of training, Qi Dalang's waist is almost exhausted.
However, I finally got over it!
Now I feel relaxed!
As far as the current actual situation is concerned, Qiongzhou's development is on the right track.
Mr. Qi, who was in a happy mood, asked the cook Shen to cook a few side dishes, and then invited Peng Wenchang to accompany him for a drink.
Just as the wine was poured, a Yamen servant came to report, saying: A wealthy member of Hai Da is here to see you.
So please hurry up!
It’s such a coincidence that we’re here, let’s have a drink together?
good!
Hai Dafu was flattered and hurriedly grabbed the wine bottle and took the initiative to sit at the edge of the table.
After the exchange of greetings, Qi Yu said with a guilty look on his face: "The drug ship outside the Yuan Dynasty was robbed, and the case has not been solved so far. It is really the crime of this government."
"This was done by fake Japanese pirates near Dongguan County and has nothing to do with Qiongzhou's yamen. Mr. Qi does not need to blame himself for this." Hai Dafu said hurriedly.
"Yuanwai has a deep understanding of righteousness and principles, and Qi admires him very much."
"Your Excellency, you are overly complimentary..."
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Peng Wenchang slowly put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Outside the seamen, I have asked the craftsmen in the workshop to carve a monument for disaster relief. The names of your Hai family and Zhongyi Merchants will be on it. Here, I would like to congratulate you in advance. ."
"Huh? We haven't seen each other for a few days, but Mr. Peng's Fujian has improved so quickly? Amazing, amazing!" After the surprise, Hai Dafu smiled and said: "Thanks to Mr. Qi and Mr. Peng for this honor, Hai is grateful. Not entirely. However, I came here this time to ask about the deep-water dock."
Um? Did you smell it so quickly?
As expected of an old fox!
Qi Yu toasted with a glass of wine and said, "If you have anything you want to ask, it's okay to ask."
