The farmer looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with disdain: "Brother, can we still lie to you?"
As he said that, he pointed to the people who were busy harvesting: "See, this is called a threshing machine. It was invented by Mr. Su. With this thing, threshing will be faster!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stepped forward in surprise and observed the threshing machine carefully. He was even more amazed when he found that the working efficiency was indeed many times faster than manual threshing.
"Sure enough...so powerful!"
But then he became increasingly angry at Su Jin: "Such a good thing that greatly benefits people's livelihood was not handed over to the court, and it was not mentioned at all in the memorial. It is simply a bastard!"
The farmer on the side looked like a country bumpkin: "What the hell, you haven't seen us harvesting! At that time, we still had a harvester to use. As long as someone pushed it from behind, the rice and wheat would be harvested." It’s all cut, and one person can harvest several acres of land in one day!”
When the others heard this, they immediately became happy: "That's right, there is also the curved shaft plow that Mr. Su has improved. It is very easy to use when plowing the ground. It is much easier to use than before!
It's a pity that it was not mass-produced at the beginning of the year. This time I have to go to Fengyang County early to squat, otherwise I won't be able to buy it again. "
"Go together, go together!"
Zhu Yuanzhang originally thought that the county magistrate was a confused official, but how did he expect that he had such abilities?
With doubts, curiosity, and anger, Zhu Yuanzhang and his grandchildren continued on the road, but not long after they walked, they were blocked by a group of people in black shirts.
Zhou Ji's eyes widened and he thought he had encountered a bandit. He immediately put his empty hand on the handle of the knife and asked coldly: "What are you doing!"
At the same time, he quietly reported to Zhu Yuanzhang in the car: "Sir, I'm afraid I've encountered a mountain bandit."
Zhu Yuanzhang spent his whole life in fighting, how could he take a mere bandit in his eyes?
Hearing this, he told the children not to go out. He opened the curtain and walked out with a high head. He stood on the carriage and squinted at a group of men in black: "What do you want to do?"
Unexpectedly, the leader held up his hands and smiled: "You are a merchant from out of town, right?"
"So what!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, and at the same time hinted Zhou Ji with his eyes that he would take action only when he gave the order.
The leader of the man in black shirt was obviously not surprised by this situation. He smiled and continued:
"Your Excellency has now entered our Fengyang territory. The road ahead is an exclusive road. You must change the wheels here before moving forward. Otherwise, you and I will have to walk into Fengyang County."
Zhu Yuanzhang:? ? ?
Exclusive lane?
Change wheels?
He looked at the man in black with a confused look on his face: "You are not a bandit? Then who are you?"
Several men in black shirts looked at each other, and then laughed loudly: "Bandits? Hahaha, you always go and ask, is there any bandit within fifty miles around Fengyang County who dares to stay, and is not afraid that Mr. Su will chop off his head?"
"this..."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was gloomy. After entering Fengyang County, everything he encountered was strange.
The county magistrate, who was thought to be a weak official, was praised by the people everywhere for building roads and improving farm tools, but he was also able to suppress bandits?
But why are political achievements that should have been rewarded for meritorious service not mentioned at all, refused to be reported, or even concealed or lied about?
At this time, the leader of the men in black clothes interrupted Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts: "I am a patrol captain under the Fengyang County Road Department, named Liu Yong. I am here to provide some convenient services for foreign merchants. "
After speaking, he pointed to the road ahead: "Not far ahead, carriages can only take the exclusive carriage road. If you don't want to go to Fengyang, I'm afraid you have to change the wheels first."
Zhu Yuanzhang winked at Zhou Ji. Zhou Ji understood instantly and hurried forward to find out.
Liu Yong seemed to have gotten used to it, and smiled and remained silent.
Not long after, Zhou Ji ran back and whispered in Zhu Yuanzhang's ear: "Sir, the road ahead is paved with long wooden tracks. Our carriage cannot go on it at all. That man didn't lie."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, decided to wait and see what happened, and nodded to Liu Yong: "In that case, please change it."
"Okay, brothers, it's time to work!"
Liu Yong chuckled and gave an order, and the seven or eight men in black shirts around him began to work in an orderly manner.
After Zhu Yuanzhang's carriage was set up, several people had a clear division of labor. Those who removed the wheels removed the wheels, while others moved out new wheels with grooves and then replaced them skillfully. The replacement was completed in just a cup of tea.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, thanked him and was about to get in the car, but Liu Yong reached out to stop him.
"Master, you haven't paid me yet."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned: "You still want to pay?"
"Isn't this nonsense you're talking about? Wheels don't cost money? We brothers work for free?"
Liu Yong glanced at him angrily, wondering which old fool he was raised by a wealthy family.
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "How much?"
"Chenghui, four thousand dollars, or just four taels of silver." Liu Yong smiled and stretched out his hand.
"How many!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted in surprise, his throat choked with anger.
Now in the early Ming Dynasty, one tael of silver is worth about 1,000 yuan, and one tael of silver can be directly exchanged for 7-8 shi of brown rice!
How dare you ask for four taels of silver for just these broken wheels?
"You are extorting! Robbery!"
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang who was so angry that his beard was flying around, the others were not annoyed. Liu Yong cupped his fists and smiled and said: "Old man, take a closer look. Our wheels are specially customized for the track. You can't make the same wheels anywhere else." ,
Besides, you will know later when you get on the track that your money was not in vain. "
Zhu Yunwen came forward at this time: "Grandpa, let's just show our identity and take down this corrupt official."
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered: "Don't worry, give him the money."
After saying that, he turned around and returned to the car angrily, only to see Zhu Yunxi holding a wooden car latch in his hand, nestling in the corner of the car with a look of horror, guarding Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Lingxuan tightly behind him.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunxi, who was still scared and trembling, and suddenly he felt much better: "Xie'er, what are you doing?"
Zhu Yunxi was relieved when he saw that the emperor's grandfather was back, but he was still a little scared when facing Zhu Yuanzhang: "My grandson, my grandson is afraid that the robbers will come up to bully my sister and brother..."
Although he still didn't like Zhu Yunxi's temperament, Zhu Yuanzhang was still pleased that he had the intention to protect his siblings and was quite fatherly.
Thinking of Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh, and his mood became much lower. Suddenly he didn't want to say anything anymore. He waved his hand and ordered Zhou Ji: "Let's go."
Not long after traveling forward, the carriage was stopped again, but this time it was not asking for money, but waiting in line to get on the track.
"Please be careful, I will give you a car for fifty steps, and you will get a car for one hundred and twenty steps. If anyone dares to make a mistake for me, the master will deal with me when the time comes, and you won't even think about it easy!"
"Don't worry, boss, we all know what's going on!"
Listening to the voices outside the window, Zhu Yuanzhang felt the car body shake. When he poked his head out, it turned out that their car was also on the track at this time.
At the same time, Zhou Ji was also warned: "No speeding, no whipping of horses. If you violate it, we will fine you money! And don't blame me for not reminding you, if there is a car accident, it is not as simple as a fine. Be careful of lawsuits!”
