Fenglin Tianxia – Queen with a Thousand Pets

The next day, the rain stopped, Zheng Xi's procedures were all completed, and then, Mr. Yan was full of energy.

Could it be that Mr. Yan, you are suffering from rain depression?

Continuous heavy rains made the road to Huai'an very difficult. There was mud everywhere and light rain occasionally. When they arrived at Huangzhuang, the locals advised them not to go forward, saying that the Gusang area they were going to was the hardest hit area. Most of the polder was flooded, and only one polder that was built before the end of the year could be saved. The rest was a vast ocean, and even that polder was partially flooded.

After some discussion, Ling Qingyu asked Zheng Xi to take the gold and stay at the inn in Huangzhuang while he and Yan San rode there.

Gusang is by Hongze Lake. This year, the Huaihe and Tuohe rivers have flooded. The water level of Hongze Lake has also been much higher than in previous years. Many surrounding places have been flooded. As the two walked along, they could see the tragic scenes of flooding everywhere. .

Yan San pulled Ling Qingyu onto his mount, took the reins of the other horse, and drove slowly on the looming official road.

A large field can be vaguely seen ahead, surrounded by tall embankments.

Which way! Ling Qingyu pointed in that direction and shouted.

Yan Sanyi clamped the horse's belly and headed that way.

Along the banks of the lake and river, a large embankment about one foot two feet high and six feet wide was built. It looked like a big city. There were rows of mulberry willows on the bank of the polder, which looked picturesque. Under the polder bank, large areas of vines were planted on the water side. reed. The fields within the polder are divided by criss-crossing ditches, on which boats travel. There are many water gates on the banks of the polder to adjust the water height at any time. The fields in the polder were now golden, with some half-fallen ears of rice at intervals. There were farmers working among them, collecting the rice ears that had been caught by the rain.

Han Xie is a talent. Ling Qingyu sighed, and then loudly asked the farmer in the boat in the ditch: Excuse me, where is Mr. Han?

Ah? The farmer listened several times before he finally understood clearly that he was looking for Mr. Han. He hurriedly rowed the boat over and said, Are you two looking for Mr. Han? The old man will take you there.

The boat circled around and arrived at a village. The village was in the middle of the polder. Unlike other places where there was a vast ocean, this village was still clean and peaceful.

When he met Ling Qingyu, before Ling Qingyu could say anything, Han Zong bowed deeply and said, The master of the family!

This? I should have said this, right? Ling Qingyu was confused and helped him up.

If the leader hadn't told us how to build this polder, we wouldn't have been able to save this land due to this year's flood. Han Ye said with a smile.

This is not my wisdom, it is your wisdom. The polder has existed since ancient times. Haha, I dare not take the credit. Ling Qingyu said embarrassedly. She added some concepts of later generations of water conservancy projects, but the practices of polders are actually mostly the wisdom of the working people of ancient China. Some of them are far more effective than those of later generations. This credit must not be taken away, not to mention that she casually said, The ability to build such a large-scale polder is definitely Han Chu's contribution.

Han Zong smiled slightly, said no more, and took Ling Qingyu into the house. Ling Qingyu gave him a hundred thousand taels of silver notes at the beginning. He visited all the way and saw a wealthy family in Huai'an taking in the victims and accumulating a large number of refugees. The local government was worried about this, so he approached the local officials and bought the Hongze Lake. A large swath of swampland and water surface were bought and hired by a large number of refugees. A large-scale polder was built beside Hongze Lake. The original swampland and wasteland were divided into several pieces and began to be improved. Now one year has passed. , there are already more than 700 hectares of fertile land, there are nearly a thousand fixed tenants below, and there are hundreds of slaves sold into slavery.

Han Zong took out the Tian deed and the body deed and handed them to Ling Qingyu.

Ling Qingyu did not answer, but asked: I see that the construction here is very reasonable, and the layout of the fields is also very particular. With such a heavy rain, there is not much crop loss in the fields. Does Mr. Han have a good helper?

Haha, you are indeed the boss! Han Zong laughed, and then shouted to the inner room: What, come out.

Several people walked out of the inner room, including two middle-aged men with their trouser legs rolled up and looking like old farmers.

Ling Qingyu immediately stood up and bowed: Ling Qingyu has met you all. You have built this polder so well. It is really a blessing to the people!

You don't have to be polite, the head of the house. A middle-aged man hurried forward a few steps, helped her up, and said with a smile, Mr. Han was indeed right.

Seeing Ling Qingyu looking over in confusion, Han Ye coughed twice, pointed at the two middle-aged men and said, Let me introduce you to the leader. This is Mr. Zhang Wen Zhang, who built our polder bank. This is Yang Wanli. Mr. Yang, he planned the entire polder layout. He pointed to the other three young people and said: This Ma Lin is very knowledgeable about mulberry farming, this is Tao Xin, and this is Tao Jiu, we are the ones in the land. And those lakes are taken care of by these two brothers.”

Zhang Wen Yang Wanli, Ma Lin is the technical expert, Tao Xin and Tao Jiu are the managers. Ling Qingyu smiled and greeted them one by one, looked left and right, and asked: Where are Shang Qi and the others?

It started to rain again upstream, so they went to check the polder bank at the front. Han Zong said with a smile. Then everyone sat down separately.

If these fields are renovated for another two years, it is estimated that the annual output will be two or even three shi. Han Zong said. The annual rent given by Ling Qingyu in the first year was only three buckets. This year, the tenants will have a big surplus. Next year, when the output increases, the rent can return to 50-50.

When I came here this time, I saw that a large area of ​​land here was flooded. How was the damage to our polder? Ling Qingyu asked. She didn't care much about land rent. Seven hundred hectares of land is more than 70,000 acres of land, even if it's one acre. The rent for one stone is only more than 70,000 taels a year, which is really a small amount for her. She is more concerned about whether she can continue to annex the land.

Ours is okay, there is basically no damage. However, there used to be fish in the lake, but it was seriously damaged. The mulberry trees on the bank of the polder can be picked next year, and the weaving mill can be built next year. Han Xue said with a slight smile.

That's it. It seemed that Han Zong didn't plan to add more fields here. He couldn't do anything. He would just shoot the first bird. Ling Qingyu figured it out and said with a smile: I met a man in Qiongzhou in the extra story. Growing cotton, I wonder if it can be grown here?”

Is it Jibei? Ma Lin asked.

Yes, it's called that locally.

Can the boss bring some over?

Of course. Ling Qingyu said to Ma Lin: Mr. Ma, I would like to ask, if it is near Heishui Pass in the northwest, is there any good way to produce food?

Heishui Pass? Several people looked at each other and asked in puzzlement: That's the boundary of Xinzhou, and it borders Dangxiang Khitan. The war is going on over there now, and there have always been more mountains and less land there, so we have to provide food. , but it’s a bit difficult, where does the owner want to buy land?”

Xinzhou? Isn't there Yanmen Pass there? Ling Qingyu asked. She had visited this place before, so she remembered that to be honest, Yang Zhao and the others had always said Heishui Pass, but she never knew where it was.

Heishui Pass is Yanmen Pass. The late emperor's name had the character yan in it. To avoid taboos, it was changed to Heishui Pass. Han Xie explained.

Depend on! You just changed the name of such a famous place casually! If it's Yanmen Pass, it's really not easy to grow food there, but you can grow potatoes!

Returning the topic to polders and what kind of crops to plant, Ling Qingyu communicated very smoothly with several people. These people are all pragmatists and have a spirit of academic inquiry. Concepts, including the production of biofertilizers, were communicated in depth. The more they talked, the more excited they became. Later, when they talked about water conservancy, soil erosion, and planting trees to protect the land, Zhang Wen and Yang Qianli's eyes lit up. They kept moving chairs closer to Ling Qingyu, and the problem became more and more serious. Oh, this made Ling Qingyu unable to parry, and complained secretly, I am not from the Agricultural College, we are just watching from the sidelines, your question is so technical, how can I answer it?

After chatting for an hour, when the farmer called for dinner, Ling Qingyu felt that everything in front of his eyes was Venus and many birds were flying. Suddenly, when I inspected other people's companies, I always asked them why, regardless of whether I understood it or not, and I felt guilty towards them.

Shang Qi also brought people back from the inspection. When he met Ling Qingyu, he gave him another excited greeting. Then Ling Qingyu very boldly asked everyone to sit together for dinner. They sat at several tables in a lively manner. As soon as he took the bowl, Ling Qingyu regretted it. , those two guys crowded in and sat next to her again, and continued to conduct exclusive interviews on academic issues.

After finally finishing the meal, we were dragged to the field for field inspection and discussion. When they arrived later, Han Zong pulled everyone together and said, Okay, okay, you go back and make a plan first, and then we'll see if there are any problems. He released Ling Qingyu.

Why does the master want to buy land in Heishuiguan? Han Zong asked as he walked with Ling Qingyu on the bank of the polder.

Planting mulberry trees on the bank of the polder can probably produce tens of thousands of mulberry trees, which can produce silk, ah? What did you say? After Ling Qingyu subconsciously answered, Fang realized that Han Xie's question was not this and asked.

Haha, there's no need to worry about the master. After your guidance today, they will definitely increase the output of this polder several times. Han Chu smiled, and then asked: Master, what do you mean by mentioning Heishui Pass? idea?

Ah, Yang Zhao, do you know this? Ling Qingyu scratched his head and asked.

General Xiao Yang, of course you know. Han Ye nodded.

Yang Zhao boarded the Fengshen the year before last. Last year, because he was afraid that people here would harm him, he was not allowed to come back. But this year, the emperor was looking for him everywhere, but he was summoned to Heishui Pass. Ling Qingyu stopped. After a moment, he added: He is a good friend of mine, and I don't want him to be framed again.

Han Xuan looked at her deeply, which made Ling Qingyu feel hairy. He sighed and said, Although the head of the house is a woman, she makes us men feel inferior.

Ah? Ling Qingyu was stunned, such a high evaluation? Is it because I stole agricultural technology from later generations?

It is true that the Xinzhou side has more mountains and less land, but the Shaanxi Road side is vast and sparsely populated. It is only because of the long years of war that no one has dared to go there. If the boss can trust me, Han Ye is willing to make a trip. Han Ye said.

Don't say anything you can't believe, Ling Qingyu patted him on the shoulder and said, I have selfish motives for this matter, and it's also very dangerous over there. Brother Han is willing to help me do it, and I can't even thank him enough.

What concerns Blackwater is not your selfishness, but the people of Da Zhou. As a female merchant, you dare to use your own wealth to help with all your strength. How can I, Han Xie, stay out of the matter? Han Xie thought to himself.

But although the first task is to ensure the supply of food and grass in Heishui Pass, we can still think of ways to make money, and by the way, cotton, Ling Qingyu clapped his palms and said, Cotton is very warm and can be made into military uniforms. The best part is that all the land over there is planted with cotton. This time I will go to America to bring back potato seeds. Potatoes are very high-yielding and can be used as a substitute for food. So, we have made an agreement!

You will definitely live up to your destiny! Han Zong said.

By the way, are those five gentlemen hired by us? Do you want to give them some benefits? Ling Qingyu's words made Han Xing stunned. He didn't know why he jumped here, but he still replied politely: Mr. Zhang and Mr. Yang is actually a famous person in Huai'an, but he is very interested in water conservancy. When I was buying land in Huai'an to recruit migrant workers, the two of them knew about it and insisted on following me. First to watch, and then I couldn't help but start to participate. Instead of giving It would be better to carry out the project according to their suggestions and make them happy. Ma Linben was a student at Huai'an College and came here because he was interested in agriculture. He was considered an aide. Tao Xin and Tao Jiu were cousins. He is also from a prominent family in Huai'an, but because his family has fallen into poverty and is in a difficult situation, he is a salary earner. In fact, there are more than a dozen stewards below, each of whom is in charge of the tenants below.

sharp! Celebrity was actually instigated by you to do this! Although those people are said to have a strong interest in academics, they would definitely not come without Han Zong's affinity, which I couldn't do. Ling Qingyu sighed privately, and then encouraged himself. There is no perfect person in this world. I just need to make money. A big company will die quickly if it relies on just one CEO. It must have someone under it to do things. I have Han Zheng Xi and Cai Jingfang, even if he is a little softer, what does it matter.

The overall situation here has been decided. As long as we plan on the method and maintain it regularly, there won't be any big problems. I come here from time to time to see if the boss has any other ideas besides Heishui Pass? Han Ye interrupted her self-talk. Construction, asked.

Well, we have brought back many species from the extra story. Shi Fang and Zhu Weili are cultivating them. The deforestation in the northwest is too severe. If there are barren hills, it would be good to buy and plant fast-growing forests. The general direction is like this. The details are up to you. Just watch, I'm optimistic about you! Ling Qingyu said with a smile. Then he took out a stack of banknotes and handed them to him without counting them, saying: Funds.

Han Ye took it and saw that it was two hundred thousand taels, good guy. He smiled and asked, Does it look like the boss is rich this time when he comes back?

Haha, it's easy to say. It's just good luck. Ling Qingyu replied with a smile. It was indeed good luck. If there hadn't been that catastrophe, how could the pirates have such high profits, but I'm afraid there won't be such good things in the future. Now, let's get down to business. If we manage this polder well, we can earn a hundred thousand taels of silver a year. It's enough just for our own consumption.

In that case, then the boss can give me another hundred thousand taels. I want to build another polder in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Han Chu said with a smile. The polder fields here are far stronger than those in other places because of Ling Qingyu Zhang Wen Yang Wanli. Before the other big clans take advantage of it, it is better to collect some more fields. That is to say, the initial investment is larger, but there will be profits every year. , and can guarantee the supply of products for Fengshen's extra trade.

Okay. Ling Qingyu took out another hundred thousand taels and gave it to Han Xie. A stone fell in her heart. With this person here, she didn't have to worry about farming at all.

Back in the village, Ma Lin had already drawn up a business direction, down to the details of what kind of trees to plant at what distances and how to maintain them, as well as what to plant in the fields for two seasons a year, and also designated vegetable fields and cash crop fields, and so on. , Ling Qingyu was dumbfounded. If he does this, will Zhuangzi become a treasury in the future?

Brother Han, Lao Yang and I have discussed it. The place you mentioned last time is very good. If you go to buy land, the two of us are willing to come forward to match it, and we will also participate. Zhang Wen said with a smile.

So, thank you very much, Mr. Zhang! Han Zong was overjoyed and bowed. What he is looking at is a large low-lying area in the east of Wuhu, which has become a swamp due to the flooding of the Yangtze River. If the polder can be transformed, more than a thousand hectares of fertile farmland will be available there. However, because the area is too large, I am afraid that the government will not It would be easy to sell it, but the current Wuhu County Magistrate and Taiping Prefecture Magistrate are Zhang Wen's students. If Zhang Wen and Yang Wanli are willing to come forward, it will be much easier to purchase the land.

Don't be so polite. Who in Huai'an doesn't know your name Han Ju? You must be the number one celebrity in Huai'an. Zhang Wen blinked at Ling Qingyu and said.

First honorary? Seeing Han Xie's ears suddenly turn red, Ling Qingyu laughed heartily and said: Brother Han's literary talent is of course the best. With such beautiful words, if nothing else, calligraphy can dazzle big fans. Fans, he is so gentle, elegant and handsome, it would be strange if he is not popular.

Han Zong glared at her with red ears, You are a boss who tells lies all the time. What you talk most about when we are together is how to make money. How can you know that I am good at literature! ! !

That night, the guests gathered together again. After dinner, a wine table was set up in the yard, and several celebrities drank and recited poems and had a great time.

Ling Qingyu, however, escaped early and returned to the room arranged for her by Han Jue, joking and asking her to show off her talents. Can you guys do it while I recite limericks? It’s better not to affect my glorious image in your eyes!

On the second day, Yan San quickly went to pick up Zheng Xi, and Ling Qingyu continued to accompany the celebrities in academic discussions. This time the topic had extended to rational fish farming and the impact of aquatic plants, including wetlands, on the environment. Ling Qingyu wanted to cry very much!