Both sides of the strait Shuohuai open new buds, with velvet flowers in one vein and small path. The ice and snow can't stay slowly, and the spring breeze keeps blowing on his cheeks. Floating clouds flipped the high sun, and flowing water lined the cliffs several degrees. Yesterday, I was looking forward to the terrifying rain, and tomorrow was busy with someone.
After two consecutive rains fell, the people in Tuqiao Village finally breathed a sigh of relief. From the end of the Chinese New Year to the present, if there hadn't been the rain last night, the water before the spring ploughing would not be enough.
In the courtyard of the Zhang family, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan looked at the farmer who was busy preparing for spring ploughing outside, glanced at each other, and nodded at the same time.
"Drought, it seems that this year is really going to be a drought. Thanks to the dug out of a pond two days ago, it can survive for a while. Will the chickens, ducks and geese be sent there now? I really go over there and I have to eat a lot of food along the way. food."
Holding half a bun in his hand, Wang Juan said to Zhang Xiaobao a little worried.
Zhang Xiaobao took a bowl of milk and took a sip without rushing. Then he said, "Don’t rush, wait for it to be older. Just after the drought, the grasshopper has not come out. Zhuangzi took the lead and first went to Sanshui County to find the magistrate of Cheng. This is also a merit, just to inquire about the matter sent by the above to conduct a thorough investigation of the fields."
"Alright, Quyuanli has already delivered the pomegranate the day before yesterday. Arrange for you to send the pomegranate to our two dealers. The cattle and horses you have collected will be prepared according to the harvest of last autumn."
Wang Juan responded to Zhang Xiaobao and turned his head to give instructions to the pomegranate who was next to him.
Pomegranate replied and turned to leave. She naturally knew what the little sons said about the last autumn harvest. The farmers of the two villages did not harvest their own fields separately, but were combined together, and at the same time gave all of the two villages. The land is harvested, and so is spring ploughing.
In addition to these, the subordinates in the courtyards of the two villages also have to help, usually men are sent out.
When he walked to the place behind where the little prince’s curly plow was placed, he greeted him, and immediately two male servants came over there.
"The things that the little boy and the cuckoo girl got out, find a car to pull it up, and give it to the farmer with me."
As the little boy's maid, Pomegranate also picked up the shelf. While preparing the carriage, the two curiously looked at the piled things together. It looked like a plow, but they had never seen it before.
When the carriage arrived, one of them finally couldn't help asking: "Sister Pomegranate, what is this? Could it be used for plowing?"
"Yeah!" Pomegranate let out a nose, and then said, "This is natural. The little son thinks that the plowing farmer is a little slow when ploughing the ground. No, it has created something new, which is several times faster than the plough used before. ."
In fact, Pomegranate doesn't know if this thing is really the case, she just has more confidence in the little sons, and everything that the little sons get out is not bad.
The two male servants also nodded to the side. The position of the little son and the little lady cuckoo in their hearts has reached an incomparable level. If it hadn't been for the seal of the two villages, they would have boasted to others.
One by one Quyuanli was carried into the car by the two. When the car was full, they drove outside. Pomegranate sat on the shaft and looked forward, guessing this kind of thing named Quyuanli by the little boy. How useful will it be at that time.
One of the servants who drove the car turned his head and asked, "Sister Pomegranate, is this plow also paid by the little boy?"
"Natural." The pomegranate replied two words.
"I think the same is true. It should be said that since the little son and the cuckoo can talk, this farmer has lived much better than anywhere else. Perhaps there has never been such a master in the entire Datang." Speaking of this, Both male servants became proud.
The car was walking on a muddy road. When it came to the field, both wheels were covered with dirt. The farmers were plowing the field with the plows they had used before. When they saw the car coming, there were pomegranates sitting on them. People thought that Zhuangzi had something to do, so he immediately put down his work and greeted him.
Before waiting for the dealer’s question, Pomegranate opened his mouth and said, "My fellow villagers, this is the new plough made by the Zhuangzi. See if it is better than the one you use now? And the Zhuangzi bought some cows and horses from outside these days. The master ordered the joint farming according to the autumn harvest last year."
When the dealers heard that the new plow was pulled from the cart, they became curious about each one. In the past few months, everything the owner has produced has brought them a lot of benefits. This plow seems to be good.
What makes them most happy is the last two things that pomegranate said, there are cows and horses, and joint farming. This is a lot easier, and spring plowing can catch up with others.
At the moment, these dealers greeted the others who were still busy, and everyone rushed over to help unload the new plow from the cart. They gently touched each of them with their hands, feeling in their hearts. The master's even this I got it.
Someone who was impatient had already put a new plow on the cattle first. He was a little unaccustomed to the first few steps. After waiting for another few steps, he couldn't help but cheered.
"Look, look at this speed. It's amazing. It's amazing. Using this plow is several times faster than before. Fast, almost all the time. Pomegranate girl, this plow..."
"This is called Quyuan Plow. The folks can use it with confidence. There will be cattle and horses coming soon, and they will all be strong." When the pomegranate saw someone say yes, she also became happy.
Seeing the speed of the previous person, everyone could no longer maintain the original stability, and they all began to unload the original plow and replace it with a new one.
"My fellow villagers, don't be too busy doing it. I heard that my old man said that this tune plow is something that the masters of our two villages gave us. Don't let others learn it."
An old man who was also plowing saw the new plow and shouted loudly to the people around him. When he heard it, they all nodded in agreement. They didn't want the master's good things to be learned by others.
With the participation of Quyuanli, cattle and horses were also brought in. According to the situation of the autumn harvest, everyone began to work together regardless of your land and mine. In the evening, everyone found that the farming on this day could catch up with the previous days. of.
Seeing this situation, everyone seemed to feel that they were not tired at all. They put away their tools one by one and prepared to go home. At this moment, the pomegranate appeared in front of everyone again and said to them:
"Guys, the Zhang family and Wang family’s yards have already set up pots to make things. In the cold spring, there is still some wine. Let’s separate the villagers and go to their respective owners to eat."
When the dealers heard this, they cheered and went to their respective owners.
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As the sun sets, the people of Gezhuang have been busy for a day, and they also return to their homes. People who are near the river randomly glanced at the Zhuangzi of Zhangwang Family and his eyes widened suddenly.
In the past, Wangjiazhuangzi did not plow from the riverside to the inside, but from the inside out. The people in Gezhuang didn’t know, but when they waited for the night, the land was ploughed here, as it used to be. It usually takes at least three days to do it. I didn't expect to see a plowed field over here today.
The surprised person was not in a hurry to go home, and hurried across the bridge to take a closer look at Wang's Zhuangzi. This was amazing. Wang's Zhuangzi actually plowed out in one day before ploughing out for a few days. land.
Driven by curiosity, this man stopped a dealer who was walking on the Wang's Zhuangzi behind.
"Brother Qiu Shu, you are all plowing in one day? Did you find someone from elsewhere?" The farmer of the Ge family stopped the person, wanting to understand.
The person he called Brother Qiu Shu straightened his chest, smiled again, and said, "It turns out that it is Brother Sun, you are also busy over there? Hurry up and go back to dinner, otherwise the food will be cold in a while, and we are all here. Plowing, many people, fast work, no one from other places, who has the time, spring plowing, is busy.
I'm going to eat now, and the master's side will make it ready, hey! As soon as the master’s house is mentioned, our farmer doesn’t know what to say. The master’s house is afraid of the cold in the spring and even prepares wine. I will leave now. You are busy, brother Sun. "
While speaking, this older brother Qiu Shu shook the dirt on his feet and walked towards the master's house one step at a time.
Seeing people walking away, Gejiazhuangzi still looked at that side in a daze, until a gust of wind blew with the earthy breath, he shivered, tightened his clothes, and slowly turned around. The head is also lowered, the waist is also bent, and from time to time, he will sigh from his mouth.
It was night. The news about the land that Wang’s farm had been cultivated for a few days a day was posted on Gejiazhuang. The people on Gejiazhuang didn’t believe it at first. Those who had that good thing, even lit a torch in the middle of the night to watch and wait. I saw it with my own eyes and talked about it again when I came back. This is a big sensation.
Ge Yingxi also heard this in the evening, he also didn't believe it, and ordered the housekeeper to clarify the matter.
Early the next morning, the farmers got up again, and Ge Yingxi also took the housekeeper to eat early and went out. When he came to Xiaoqiao, which belonged to his house, he stopped and stopped to wait and see. After seeing it, he was shocked.
Wang's Zhuangzi didn't know where he got so many cows and horses. There are still many people on his own Zhuangzi to pull plows.
"Master, you see, the people on Wangjiazhuangzi do not seem to work their own way, just like the autumn harvest. Also, look at the plows over there, why do I look at the plows over there that are different from what we often use?" Ge Zhuang The butler pointed at Ge Yingxi and said to him.
Ge Yingxi’s eyes are not as easy to use as the housekeeper. He looked over there and couldn’t see what a plow was like. The way to work together was clear. After thinking about it, he said to the housekeeper: "I’ll order to go down there, and Ge Zhuang will also learn there. , To use people together, I will go over and look at the plow."
The steward led away, and Ge Yingxi walked across the bridge alone as if looking at the scenery, and walked over there, staring at the plow, wanting to see more clearly as he approached.
Before he could understand it, someone greeted him over there and greeted him from a distance, "Ge Cunzheng, why are you free today to take a stroll here?"