All previous doubts ceased after the plow actually opened up the wasteland.
"With this plowed soil, we can grow everything, let alone grow food."
"Yeah, rice is not that fragile."
"I don't know who passed it on, saying that only the earth created by manpower has spirituality. I think this is all nonsense."
"How can there be so many mysterious and mysterious things? The land plowed by machines is better, faster and more regular."
"Yes, when an ox plows the ground, one foot is deep and one foot is shallow, and the strength is different. But when the machine plows the ground, all the specifications are the same. What is there to dispute about this?"
“…”
Then, people rushed to grab the plow machine. Everyone hopes that the plow machine will help plow out their own land.
After the technicians from the Kyushu Academy of Sciences taught the people from the Agricultural Machinery Bureau how to use the plow, they let go and sat aside to enjoy the cool air. Just some guidance from time to time.
Xiao Wang from the Agricultural Machinery Bureau drives a plow and feels very accomplished.
Although the sun was shining brightly, I actually didn’t feel tired at all.
Although my whole body was hot and sweating profusely, I felt happy and comfortable.
'Buzz buzz,'
Driving the plow that spewed black smoke across the wilderness, all the wasteland was turned into grain fields. This sense of accomplishment cannot be erased no matter what.
And the fuel consumption is also calculated.
On average, one liter of diesel is used to plow ten acres of land.
This level of diesel consumption is actually acceptable. Because after plowing machines are completely popularized, these fuel and labor costs will actually be shared equally by the common people. It’s not much money for a family. All are within the acceptable range.
It doesn't cost much, but the efficiency it brings is extremely terrifying.
A plow machine can plow dozens of acres a day.
And if it were placed in the previous manpower era. If you don't have the conditions at home, you have to use a hoe to plow the land, and you turn it up and down with the hoe.
Those who have the conditions can only use oxen, and no matter how hard-working an ox is, it is already incredible if it can plow two acres of land in one day.
But now with the plow, this efficiency has increased a lot instantly. The benefits are substantial.
The most important thing is that the emergence of plows saves a lot of labor. More people have fields to plant, and more people no longer need to spend the entire afternoon hoeing in the fields under the scorching sun.
'Buzz buzz' all day long.
Every corner of Jinchang County was filled with the roar of plows.
The people put up lanterns and streamers.
In this situation where plows are reclaiming large amounts of wasteland, everyone seems to feel the rush to a new life.
Li Zhen issued an order: "The emergence of the Agricultural Machinery Bureau is a good sign, which shows that people in Xizhou also value agricultural machinery. Then this Agricultural Machinery Bureau must be established in a big one. Now Jinchang County has entered a hundred plows. , it is not only necessary for people in Jinchang County to use plows. It also requires people in more places to accept plows. With plows, efficiency will become faster, saving labor and saving the economy. .More people have more time to do other things.”
"Manpower is freed. The only labor required for that kind of land is transplanting rice seedlings. In autumn, when harvesters come to Xizhou, they don't even need to do any labor to thresh grain."
"At that time, all the people in Jinchang County will have to do is collect the millet and dry it on the road. They will dry it in the morning and collect it at night, and they will have no time at all. And when the peeling machine comes, even the rice hulling will be done for them instantly. . Then the people of Xizhou will be happy."
Jia Liping sincerely sighed: "Yes. So what do the people of Jinchang County do? They just work hard for a day or two, planting rice. Then they just sit and wait for the crops to grow in a few months, and then sell them for money. Or you can just keep it for yourself. Because of the support from the state, the grain production in Xizhou will definitely be excessive this year. What cannot be consumed internally will be sold, and then there will be businessmen driving their cars. Grain is collected everywhere. The people don’t even need to move, they get money for no reason. With grain and money, the root of poverty in Xizhou will be cut off.”
Li Zhen nodded: "But Xizhou is very big, and the country provides strong support. But there are also fish that slip through the net, and some mountain villages that are too remote cannot get support. So we must have equal exposure to rain and dew. There is no way to radiate in such a short time now To every corner. Only when the autumn harvest comes, when the common people have money and the government has money. When everyone has money, then we can complete the rich places and promote the poor places. Let some places get rich first, and let the first rich ones go. Drive the rich later."
"Master Li's plan is very good. Then let's position Jinchang County as a 'model county that supports prosperity first'?"
"Yes, Jinchang County must usher in a new look after a season. Therefore, we will increase efforts to support and turn Jinchang County into a typical support county. Let the surrounding counties also rush to imitate, learn from each other, and communicate with each other. Yes or no. In this way, rich places can drive poor places. Liping, let me ask you, what do you think of horse thieves?"
Li Zhen suddenly asked.
Jia Liping didn't know how to answer for a while.
Everyone in New Kyushu knows the connection between Li Zhen and the horse thief.
Li Zhen once went to rush for the exam, and he was killed when he passed by Yanziji. In the end, the top pick in high school led the imperial army to directly defeat Yanziji.
This story has been known to all ages, and has even been written into textbooks and has become an allusion.
Jia Liping naturally knew about the relationship between Li Zhen and the horse thief. He didn't know how to judge this question at the moment, let alone what kind of answer Li Zhen wanted.
Li Zhen saw Jia Liping's expression change and smiled: "Don't think too much. I just want to ask you, why are there such things as horse thieves in the world?"
Jia Liping looked a little embarrassed: "Master Li, you seemed to have said that one day, all the horse thieves in this world will be wiped out. I admit that there are still horse thieves in some poor places, but there are many horse thieves and government officials. In fact, they are all deeply involved. If you want to fulfill the promise Yan Ziji made to Liu Quan back then. Then if there is a big deal, it will affect the whole body, and many people will die. This kind of nationwide purge is not conducive to the founding of the country. Initial development route.”
Li Zhen smiled bitterly: "You are overthinking. At the moment, I don't want to frequently replace the government and do something beyond its authority. I'm just asking you, why do you think there are horse thieves in the world?"
Jia Liping frowned, thought for a long time, and said:
"Wherever the folk customs are strong, there are often horse thieves."
"anything else?"
"Also...there are so many people who are forced into desperation, so they have no choice but to fall prey to bandits?"
Li Zhen hesitated for a while, wanting to say something, but finally shook his head.
(End of chapter)