Shen Tang said, "As for people, unless they are immortals who eat wind and drink dew after fasting, even if they are as powerful as a 20th-level Chehou Wudan warrior, they cannot give up grains. Food is the first necessity of the people, so how can farming be considered an unworthy job?"
Ning Yan tried to explain.
"My Lord, it has nothing to do with dignity, but..."
Shen Tang knew that Ning Yan's understanding was still based on her stereotypes, so he smiled and interrupted her: "Tunan, don't be anxious, I didn't explain it clearly. Word spirit farming is different from the farming you know. The power of one person can even supply an army of a thousand people."
One person’s strength…
Supply an army of a thousand men
Ning Yan's first reaction when she heard this was to feel it was absurd, but she was a smart person after all, so her second reaction was to think of Shen Tang's heroic deeds of leading a lone army deep into the heart of the Shiwu territory for more than a month, turning the place upside down and still being able to escape unscathed.
Outsiders only thought that Shen Tang was brave, that she could run to the enemy's rear without getting lost, and that she had made great achievements, but she had never thought about the logistics and food issues. Even if they did think about it, they would probably guess that she was using the enemy's food to solve her own crisis.
As for why she was able to operate with such great accuracy, find the enemy's lair with great precision, and raid their granary in time to ensure a continuous supply of food...
That remains to be seen.
Without knowing the truth, it would be most logical to surrender food to the enemy, but Shen Tang's words gave Ning Yan another idea -
Among the army, there are people who can turn words into food.
Completely self-sufficient!
Without the constraints of food and fodder supply, this army of a thousand people had no worries on the march and their mobility was maximized.
No wonder the enemy didn't even catch their shadow.
So the truth is here!
For a moment, her heart was beating like a drum.
The hands in his sleeves trembled slightly with excitement.
What are we fighting for when we march and fight
The ability of the commanders of both sides to command the overall situation, the wisdom of the military advisors, the combat effectiveness of the military formations, the size of the troops or the power of the weapons
They are all factors that determine the outcome of a war, but in the final analysis, it is still a competition of the strength of the two forces, and whose food and fodder supply line is the most stable and secure. Once one side is out of food and fodder and is besieged by the enemy, the outcome is no longer in suspense.
This shows its importance.
For a moment, Ning Yan's mind was full of war logistics.
Shen Tang coughed lightly to bring her back to her thoughts: "Wars will always end. We don't train them to serve as granaries for the army for their entire lives... But people cannot live without food from birth to death. If there are words to help, let an adult farm for a year, harvest and pay taxes, and the remaining food can feed the whole family and have surplus food every year, so they don't have to rely on the weather for food..."
"No more starving people lying on the ground and thousands of miles of barren land." He was more serious than ever before. "This is what I want."
Ning Yan was stunned when she heard this.
This is probably what makes Shen Tang different from others.
If the Word Spirit is beneficial to farming, almost everyone's first reaction is that with this weapon, wars will not be a hassle, but Shen Tang thought about how many common people would not starve to death. Wars kill people, and she hopes that more people will live because of it.
Ning Yan managed to steady her breathing.
"My lord is kind."
The newcomer Liao Jia was even more in awe.
Not for anything else, just because Shen Tang has this heart.
The already high favorability level increased even more.
I couldn't help but secretly wonder in my heart: How lucky is Qi Yuanliang to have found such a little saint...
Yes, this is the standard for choosing a master for Qishan.
Liao Jia even laughed at his naivety at one point.
You have so many evil ideas in your mind, yet you still want to find a living saint to assist your lord? Aren't you afraid that the two of you will have different ideas and go your separate ways
Isn't this self-abuse
Liao Jia just heard about Shen Tang's good reputation. He didn't believe it at first, then he started to question it, and finally he was half-believing and half-doubting, until Shen Tang's words really dispelled his doubts. Gu Chi naturally heard all his unguarded psychological activities.
Gu Chi: “…”
Our lord has really done great harm to others.
After Ning Yan sat down, Xun Zhen spoke: "My lord, there are only two scholars with such literary talent, you and Lingde. You still need to explore how to practice. Zhen suggests that you first collect books on the words and spirits related to the weather, seasons, farming, and farming tools."
Although the same word of spiritual power may have different effects due to different personal understandings, it is definitely right to learn spiritual words in a targeted manner.
You can also do a test at the same time.
What is the connection between Shen Tang and Lin Feng's ability to turn words into spirits? Is it because of their gender, or because of their way of princes/way of scholars? Shen Tang's way of princes is related to farming, so it is reasonable for him to turn words into spirits. The core of Lin Feng's "Qimin Yaoshu" is farming, and "Qimin Yaoshu" is a great work of agriculture, so it is logical to have this effect.
besides-
What about the others
By learning these farming-related words and practicing enlightenment in this area, can we achieve the same results
These are still unknown.
Shen Tang: "Well, this matter needs to be arranged."
Last night's dream gave her confidence.
This will definitely work!
Because of the farmers!
Because of the Farmers’ School!
Moreover, there are many contending schools of thought!
However, it takes time to cultivate and grow. Those young fish that have been struggling to get started are obviously not ready for use. At present, Shen Tang and Lin Feng can only work overtime to ensure the smooth operation of the initial stage of the plan. If mulberry silk weaving can become a characteristic industry, Longwu County will have an additional source of income. Shen Tang's abacus beads in his mind clattered.
After that, everyone discussed how to make the plan more perfect and arrange manpower to launch several projects at the same time.
Liao Jia originally thought that it was none of his business.
After all, he is still a newcomer.
Observe for three to five months and get familiar with the environment.
Who knows—
"Shaomei is familiar with Chiyan?"
Liao Jia said modestly: "I know a thing or two."
Shen Tang nodded when he heard this, raised his hand and assigned a group of people to him, asking him to find and level the wasteland and plan to build salt fields.
With the help of brave warriors, the project will be completed quickly.
After completing the preliminary preparations, try to attract seawater.
If that doesn't work, the salt fields will be converted into farmland.
Liao Jia was speechless for a moment: "..."
Isn't this too fast
Shen Tang didn't think so. She even thought that there were too few people and there was not enough to share. After the morning meeting, she hurriedly took people to inspect the abandoned salt wells, and also brought along the clerks in the government office who had been in charge of the salt wells. If the abandoned salt wells could be put into use, that would be the best. If not, then another one could be dug. The digging of salt wells is a difficult problem for the current level of technology, and it is also the main reason why the cost of well salt remains high.
but-
Wudan Warrior is really useful.
Shen Tang didn’t understand for a moment, why did the world only want Wudan warriors, who were such useful and versatile tools, to fight in wars
It's a waste of natural resources. It's really a waste of natural resources!
"Wen Shi, please stay."
After the morning meeting, Chu Yao called Xu Quan with a smile.
"Did Gongcao give any instructions?"
Chu Yao said, "I have something to discuss with you."
Who should I buy silkworm seeds from
Xu Jie.
Who can I buy mulberry leaf material from
Xu Jie.
Who can I buy large quantities of coarse salt from
Still Xu Jie.
Although he is not in the Longwu office, Xu Wenzhu's shadow can be seen everywhere, and his cousin Xu Quan is the best mouthpiece!
Xu Quan, who originally wanted to find Zhao Wei, had to change his mind.
"good."
Zhao Wei, who was waiting with his gun in hand, saw Qi Shan and Liao Jia on duty together from afar. It was not that Qi Shan wanted to get close to this person, but it was purely because the lord asked him to take the newcomers to familiarize themselves with the environment. For example, he took Liao Jia to the military camp to allocate manpower.
Who made Liao Jia not even know which way the military camp gate opened at the moment? Others were not familiar with Liao Jia, so Qi Shan, who recommended Liao Jia, naturally became the most suitable candidate.
Zhao Wei: "Sir, you're off duty so early?"
Liao Jia got on the carriage provided by the government office.
"No, I still have to go to the barracks."
Zhao Wei's eyes lit up: "Then can I go?"
She is Liao Jia's nominal bodyguard.
Liao Jia looked at Qi Shan, and Qi Shan nodded.
"able."
If Zhao Wei goes, it will be easier to get the person, right? Ha, I just hope Dayi will not lose his composure when he sees his daughter in front of the battlefield one day.
The government stationed troops outside the city.
From afar you can see flags fluttering in the wind.
Zhao Wei often followed her father into the military camp to play, but no matter how much Zhao Feng doted on his daughter, he would not let her run around. She was being watched all the time, and the places she could go were extremely limited. This time she went to a strange military camp, and she was full of expectations.
On the military camp flags, apart from the "Shen" in Shen Tang's name, the other names are the surnames of the commanders of each camp, which can be distinguished at a glance.
white
Zhao Wei murmured, "This surname is rare."
After thinking for a while, I couldn't think of any famous warrior with the surname Bai. The carriage was engraved with the official seal and had green lights all the way.
"Go meet the commander of this camp first."
By chance, the Lord was in the camp.
Bai Su was wearing armor and had just returned.
"Why is the chief clerk here? Does the lord have any instructions?" Bai Su was on duty in the military camp today and did not attend the morning meeting.
Qi Shan asked Liao Jia to bring the transfer order signed by Shen Tang and handed it over, saying, "His surname is Liao, Liao Jia, and Liao Shaomei. The lord asked him to transfer a hundred men, at least twenty low-ranking officials, to open up salt fields in the wasteland. Is it convenient for Captain Bai?"
Bai Su confirmed that the transfer order was correct.
Then he said: "Of course it's convenient."
Breaking the stereotype that women cannot gather both literary and martial courage, Liao Jia recognized at a glance that this martial warrior in front of him, who was the same height as himself, was a real woman. However, Zhao Wei did not recognize her and was attracted by Bai Su's heroic and beautiful face.
She had seen too many burly and rough warriors.
A little more handsome, like Xu Quan.
She had never seen a "man" like Bai Su, who was handsome, elegant and powerful. He was exactly what she liked!
Bai Su put away the order: "Follow me."
Although her battalion had expanded to 3,000, less than 50% of them were doing basic defense during the day, and the rest were either training or working. In the huge training ground, only 500 to 600 people were practicing slashing and stabbing.
Bai Su called over his assistant who was training.
Coincidentally, it was an acquaintance.
"Why is it you?"
Isn’t this the young man named Lu
Bai Su noticed Zhao Wei, glanced at her face, glanced at the spear she was carrying, and finally fell on Zhao Wei's hands exposed outside her sleeves. Her fingers and palms were covered with thick calluses from martial arts practice. It seemed that she was also a martial artist, and a girl.
She asked: "Zhi Zong, do you know each other?"
"I knew him when I arrested a criminal two days ago."