Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 444

"Luanbu!!!"

Luan Bu even got close to Chang'an City when he heard a roar from a distance.

Immediately, a big man as strong as a bear galloped on a horse, and behind him, a group of knights were chasing, but the white horse was so fast that the knights couldn't catch up at all. The strong man had already appeared before the carriage, and the soldiers who were driving ahead were all taken aback. When they saw who was coming, they immediately knelt down and bowed.

Luan Bu also got out of the car in a hurry. When he got out of the car, his Majesty had already come to him.

Liu Chang lowered his head, grinned slyly, and looked at the armor on Luan Bu.

The armor that Luan Bu wore was exactly what Liu Chang had sent to Luan Bu.

In Liu Chang's view, this was what his father gave him, and he regarded it as a treasure, but it was this treasure that he still gave to Luan Bu. He heard that there were many wars in Hexi, and used it to protect himself.If nothing else, this treatment is something that the ministers cannot envy.

Luan Bu raised his head and looked at the familiar smile. He still remembered that little guy who was always disobedient. He was only around his waist. He was two heads above him, and he only reached his chest, so he had to raise his head to look up.

Even though there were thousands of words, they finally converged on his lips, and Luan Bu just said, "Long time no see."

Liu Chang was obviously going to be more unrestrained, and overjoyed, he hugged Luan Bu.

The hug ceremony in the early Han Dynasty was generally only used between brothers and close relatives, and it had to be in the case of long absence, otherwise it would be considered rude.But to Liu Chang, this is his sibling, his dearest relatives and friends, he must be hugged!
"That's right, the corn in Hexi is so delicious? You're all fat."

Liu Chang looked at the flesh on Luan Bu's face and couldn't help but teased.

"The minister is old, and the flesh grows by itself."

"Why are you old? If you are old, will my master and the others still be alive?"

"The family also brought it?"

Liu Chang looked at the little guy in the car and said with a smile, "Shuzi! Do you still recognize me?!"

The little guy was too frightened to speak, but his grandmother hurriedly met Liu Chang, who took Luan Bu's hand and walked in front of him very close.

"It's been so many years since you've been gone. I often write to you, but you rarely reply. When I pursued beauty in Chang'an, I wasn't so diligent!"

"Why are you here so late? Xiahouzao has already come, and you are only here now?"

"The minister is with the family, so naturally we have to go slower."

"My teacher has been talking about you all day. Nei Shi is missing someone, but he is so anxious that you can come."

"How is the situation in Hexi?"

After chatting all the way, the two walked to the gate of Chang'an on foot, then got into the car and returned to the palace.

Liu Chang was still very happy about Luan Bu's arrival, "Are you tired from this journey? How is the road from Longxi to Chang'an?"

"The road is smooth, the horses and chariots travel constantly, there are post houses ten miles away, and the townships are surrounded."

"Hahaha, this is all my credit!!"

"I haven't returned to Chang'an for a long time, do you not recognize me? Back then, when my father was still there, there were ten rooms and nine empty spaces and few people. Look at me now, I'm not bragging about my credit, but, my credit is Yao and Shun. The sum of Yu is far inferior!"

"Your Majesty. When Emperor Gao was still alive, the wars in the world had just ended. If it weren't for him, how could there be such a prosperous world today?"

"You're right, in today's world, it's his credit!"

Luan Bu pursed his lips and said nothing.

Liu Chang then complained: "You don't know, Liu Jing, he is very good at dealing with traitors, but he is too afraid of things, no matter what I want to do, he always thinks about the harm, never the benefit. , I thought about it, or Hexi is the most suitable for him, let him go there to toss, isn't Hexi lacking in population? It's just that my teacher and Liu Jing can help Hexi to solve this problem!"

"Liu Gong is cautious, but I can't blame him."

"Let's not talk about him. If I know you are coming today, I will stay for a few more days. He will go to Tongguan to do business, and it is estimated that he will not be back in four or five days."

The two ate and drank wine, and chatted until midnight before Luan Bu left.

When Luan Bu came back, not only Liu Chang but also Zhang Cang were happy.

Because of the previous personnel transfer, the heads of many departments were vacant, and Zhang Cang had to take charge of these matters himself, which made Zhang Cang a lot of trouble. Fortunately, the heads of the most important departments are rushing Come, as long as Luan Bu comes, everything will be easy.

The next day, as soon as Luan Bu got up, a small official came and told him to go to the court.

And this court meeting was organized by Zhang Cang, and it had nothing to do with His Majesty.

When Luan Bu went, only Jiuqing and a few important officials were present, and there were not many people.

Zhang Cang sat in the upper seat, and Luan Bu met Zhang Cang and a few friends before he sat down.

Zhang Cang looked at the people in front of him and said seriously: "Now that Luan Bu is here, then this matter of farming can be carried out ahead of schedule."

"Lu Gong."

Zhang Cang turned his head to look at Fengchang Lu Jia.

Lu Jia was a little confused, didn't he want to talk about farming? ?

What does this have to do with me?

But Lu Jia got up quickly and heard Zhang Cang say: "In the beginning, I have read a lot of agricultural books, which recorded the agricultural management methods in different places in the past. In fact, there are pros and cons.”

"I have already dictated all the agricultural books I have read in the past, and the officials have written and sorted them out."

Lu Jia suddenly understood, "Do you want me to promote it everywhere?"

"Is it true that what is recorded in the book is true? Without verification, we should promote it at will, and let officials in various places teach the people according to the agricultural book. Isn't this harmful?!"

Zhang Cang asked back with some displeasure.

As Senior Brother Zhang Cang, Lu Jia did not speak, but sipped, "Then what should I do?"

"Go get a newspaper of the residence. It is a farmer's newspaper and requires officials from all over the world to read it!"

"Record the agricultural laws that can be confirmed. If there is any new technology in the local area, it can also be published. The local officials do not understand agriculture, how can they manage agriculture?!"

"Your duty is to let officials know about agriculture, to promote agricultural technology, and to promote the use of agricultural tools."

"only!!"

Only then did Zhang Cang look at Chen Tao, who hurriedly got up.

"Chen Gong, in the future of Shangfang's many researches, we will put agriculture first, and we can try to make agricultural tools. The main reason is to save labor. In addition, I will have some things that I need to use you."

"only!!"

"Luan Jun."

Zhang Cang finally looked at Luan Bu, "You must actively cooperate with the various prefectures to manage agriculture together. I will open new fields for you in various places. This new field is used for research, how to make barren land into good soil. , Among the many fertilizers, what is the best, and even, the breeding method between these different crops, the method of farming, etc. You follow me later, and I will personally tell you!"

"only!"

Zhang Cang's governance of agriculture is different from that of the Han in the past. In the past, the Han's governance of agriculture was to continuously increase the area of ​​arable land through reclamation. The only person responsible for this matter was the internal history, but Zhang Cang was different. He wanted to call All departments work together.

Luan Bu was also stunned. Even the Shaofu, who was in charge of building ordnance, was asked to reduce the manufacture of ordnance and increase the manufacture of agricultural tools. He also stated that he would make specifications for agricultural tools, and manufacture and distribute them regardless of the cost. To the place, a well-made iron farm implement, can change a lot.Iron agricultural tools appeared very early and were widely used, but not every household could use them widely.

The court meeting only lasted for half a day, but the ministers received a lot of orders each, which was enough for them to be busy for a long time.

After the court meeting was over, Zhang Cang called Luan Bu, and the two got into the car together and walked out of the city.

"The task now lies in Li Nong."

"Among the ministers, only you have the most to do"

Zhang Cang brought Luan Bu to the Dahan experimental field in the suburbs. Dahan had an experimental field for a long time. Historically, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, a minister named Zhao Guo successfully developed Daitian in the experimental field in the suburbs. Law.

And what Zhang Cang has to do now is similar to his, that is, to develop agricultural technology.

"The same land, the same crops, the same method can use different fertilizers to see who is more powerful. Of course, in different places, we should also do it at the same time, and see which fertilizers are more powerful in different regions, except for different places, and different crops.”

"There are also many methods recorded in the agricultural book. You have to verify them one by one. Of course, don't delay the current Nongsang in everything you do."

"In these days, I may be busy, and I have to rely on you for these things."

After Zhang Cang handed over the matter, he hurriedly left here.

Luan Bu stared blankly at the test field in front of him.

Not knowing what to say, he felt that this temple seemed a little different.

Since Emperor Gao, the ministers seem to have lost their fighting spirit and goals, and they are intriguing with each other. Various factions are constantly fighting for power and profits, and they are fighting one after another. There is no great direction for the relationship.

But now, as soon as Zhang Cang came to power, the entire temple seemed to have a goal and direction in an instant. The dead ministers seemed to come back to life, either voluntarily or forced to fight for this common goal. Luan Bu also said no. With this feeling, Zhang Cang's superior probably gave the ministers a direction and a goal. The carriage of the big Han seemed to see the target in the distance and started sprinting towards the target.

Luan Bu still likes this feeling. Originally, his goal was to make Hexi rich, but now, his goal is to create a prosperous world.

He stretched out his hand, as if he could touch the prosperous world that was still in the future.

Zhang Cang hurried back to the mansion, and the officials stood in front of him.

"The first is this waterwheel. It has been developed by Shangfang for so many years, but only Tang, Zhao, Wu, and some parts of Chang'an are using it. What about other places?!"

Zhang Cang's face was a little unsightly, "Tian Jun, you are responsible for this matter, and give orders to the county governors and state ministers in various places, don't tell me that there is enough food and no shortage of water, there is obviously a more labor-saving way but I don't understand. It is stupid to use it! Force them to promote and use it, and within a year, if there is still no waterwheel anywhere, it will be handed over to Tingwei for the crime of neglect!!"

"only."

"And this spinning wheel, what should I say?"

Zhang Cang shook his head, "The spinning wheel is expensive, and the people can't afford it, can't they still rent it?!"

"This thing is not handed over to the people, it is hidden in the treasury, waiting for them to have children???"

"First of all, we must prohibit the circulation of domestic cloth as currency, and then we will manufacture these spinning wheels on a large scale, and let the people use them. Use it instead of considering the cost! What about the loss of the temple? Does the temple have to take benefits from the people?! Stupid!!!"

"The temple is not a merchant! For the people of the country, we don't need to care about the cost at present, we must let the people use it first!"

"As for the water conservancy spinning wheel, this thing is so big that the common people can't use it, but we can set up factories locally and hire manpower to do things, not just as a private item for the temple!!"

"And this salt well"

Zhang Cang, who has always been kind, has been angry many times in these days.

Originally, he hadn't discovered it yet. When he started to observe the overall situation, he discovered countless points that annoyed him, and many things were done in a mess, especially in Shangfang. Zhang Cang almost broke his defense. As a very delicate person, he couldn't stand such sloppy behavior.

Zhang Cang almost slapped himself when the officials said that it was difficult to popularize these things among the people because of the high cost.

Are you a businessman or a Han official? ? ?
This thing temples are made to be used by the common people. If it is a loss, what is the use of the temples to collect taxes? ?

"The art of printing doesn't have to be kept secret, and the art of papermaking doesn't have to be kept secret!"

"But."

"Nothing but!"

"Promoting vigorously! No need to keep secrets!!"

"only."

Looking at Zhang Cang, who was gradually becoming irritable, the officials did not dare to say anything more.

After explaining everything and preparing to go to the palace, Lu Jia and Bo Fuqiu appeared in the prime minister's residence.

"Why are you visiting again?"

Zhang Cang looked at them in surprise.

Lu Jia said helplessly: "Zhang Xiang, it's the agricultural newspaper thing you just mentioned, I can do it myself, but there is one thing, it's up to us to verify the truth, or we have to deal with the internal history of Su. When the government has technology in various places, it must be reported to us first, and this verification thing, you said let it go.”

"Do you have a test field??"

"Of course, this is for the internal history to do. Why don't you send an official to report it and let them verify it for you? Why do you ask?"

"There is also the matter of Taixue, Duke Fuqiu, you can talk about it yourself."

Facing the slightly older Uncle Fu Qiu, Zhang Cang was not too rude. Waiting for him to speak, Uncle Fu Qiu said, "Zhang Xiang wants us to set up an agricultural school in the Imperial Academy, but how can a farmer be a teacher? What? They are teachers, and it must be a chaos in the world, their proposition."

"I asked the students of Taizhou to study agriculture, not to let them learn ideas! I asked them to go to the farmland! To know what cultivation is and how to cultivate, you just need to take turns every year to let the students of Taizhou go around Chang'an to participate in the farming. , to understand this!"

"I understand."

"Okay, okay, I have something to do!"

Zhang Cang directly issued the order to see off the guests, and the two walked out of the prime minister's residence, and soon saw Zhang Cang's carriage driving out quickly, and left here in a hurry.

Lu Jia stared blankly at Zhang Cang, who was far away, and suddenly looked at Uncle Fuqiu.

Uncle Fu Qiu was also looking at him at the moment, and his eyes were also somewhat stunned.

Lu Jia pursed his lips, "Mr. Fuqiu, do you think... Zhang Xiang him."

"You're more and more like a teacher, right?"

"The attitude, tone, and even the way he waved us out just now, are exactly the same. How can they be so similar? I looked at Zhang Xiang's expression today, and I couldn't say anything at all, as if I saw the teacher in a big mess."

Lu Jia shook his head and asked, "Look at the way he just waved his hand and rushed to see off the guests. Does it look like the teacher drove us out impatiently when we asked the truth?"

Uncle Fu Qiu smiled, "The teacher has never driven me out."

Lu Jia glanced at him, you can blow it, now that the beard is white, you won't admit that you took us to dig out the bird's nest as a thief and were beaten by the teacher, right? ? ?

Uncle Fu Qiu looked at Zhang Cang who was far away, and said helplessly: "Do you remember when the teacher asked us about our ideals?"

"Of course I remember. It's impossible to forget."

"After all, he still imitated his teacher, let go of his comfortable life, and went to realize his ambitions. This is to realize the ideals of his teacher and even his disciples. I don't know if he can handle it."

"That's not necessarily the case, don't you see that the beauties around him are still serving him? He still can't compare to the teacher. When we were studying, the teacher was thinking about complicated problems and eagerly drove us out, but every time , the teacher will write our questions and answers, send them to our hands, and solve our confusion is only a matter of appearance."

Lu Jia bid farewell to Uncle Fuqiu and returned to Fengchang Mansion. After Zhidu left, he had to do many things in person, which really had an impact.

However, Lu Jia is also a capable minister after all. He knows that he cannot tie Zhi Du, and Zhi Du's achievements will never be lower than his own. He gave Zhi Du many of the books he wrote to let him study hard.He was busy with the county school before. The scale of the county school continued to increase, and there were more and more questions for him to reflect on.

The number of teachers has gradually been unable to keep up. Although the textbook has been compiled, the original Confucian students are not very happy to use this textbook. They prefer to use the Analects of Confucius. The teachers of the school are also included in the system of the Han officials, so that they can fully implement the orders of the temple, and the local enlightenment is not stable. Many people drop out of school halfway, and some want to join.
Private school is also a problem. Lu Jia didn't know whether to ban or encourage it.

After Lu Jia returned, he convened the officials and read out the news of the establishment of the new newspaper. He named the new newspaper Zhinongbao, which was different from the farmers' newspaper, and asked the officials to hand over the internal history as soon as possible. , to determine the content of the first issue.

Busy until the night, Lu Jia returned to the house, changed his clothes, and just sat down, someone came in.

"Patriarch. Someone just called himself Zhang Xiang's official, and left this article."

Lu Jia took the text in surprise.

This is written by Zhang Cang. It is full of his thoughts on Fengchang's management of agriculture, and even the solutions to the problems that Fengchang is encountering today. There are sixteen of them. He wrote in a hurry, and the notes were a little messy, but the content of the whole article was very concise, without a single point of nonsense, directly to the point.

Lu Jia was shocked for a long time.

He carefully put away the papers, opened the box beside him, took out a yellowed bamboo slip, stroked the bamboo slip lightly, and then put the two together again.

When he raised his head, for some reason there were already tears in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)