Hanhou

After a day at Zhao's livestock farm, Wei Taishou was very satisfied.After returning to Yunzhong City, he wrote a memorial on the same day, together with the bamboo slips and wooden slips recorded earlier, sent someone to send it to Chang'an.

"Hurry up and make sure to arrive in Chang'an as soon as possible."

"promise!"

The next day, Wei Taishou convened all the people in the official temple to discuss the collection of usable steers, and after they were tamed, they were sent to the counties in the county.

"Cow plowing can save manpower, open up wasteland, great kindness!"

Due to the lack of cattle in the county, there are few farmers raising bullocks in the neighboring counties such as Dingxiang and Yanmen. Seeing that the snowmelt is approaching, some county officials became ruthless and proposed to take a walk around the pastures near the border.

"The Xiongnu don't do production, they will disperse in case of disaster, and hunt the weak!"

This year everyone suffered from snow disasters, and the grain harvest in the border counties of the Han Dynasty failed, and the Huns must have a hard time.Before going south to plunder, it was still impossible to feed all the tribes.In the absence of food, it is impossible for the various ministries to get together, and they must be broken up into parts to seek their own way of life.

That being the case, why not pinch a soft persimmon and grab one.

Bad robbery?

Officials dig their ears, is robbing the Huns called robbing?That is the threshing grass of justice, and do justice for the sky!

To be honest, Wei Taishou was also very moved.After considering the current situation, I temporarily dismissed this idea.

Without enough troops to defend, if bandits take the opportunity to harass them, they will not be able to return to the defense in time, which is really not worth the loss.Temporary recruitment of young and strong to defend the city will inevitably leak news.If the Xiongnu had believed, the small tribes would have moved away early, and the big tribes would inevitably turn evil and carry out an anti-siege.

After careful analysis, although everyone felt sorry, they did not persist.

Although the plan failed to come true, the idea of ​​beating the Xiongnu's grain and robbing the tribe's cattle and sheep has been deeply imprinted in the minds of the big brothers in the cloud. As long as the conditions are ripe, they will inevitably draw their knives and lead the army into the grassland to achieve justice , to do justice for the heavens.

However, not being able to go to the grasslands to carry out righteous robbery doesn't mean that you can't do something else.

Wei Shang and others have been stationed at the border all year round. They not only have to guard against harassment by the Huns, but also try to improve the livelihood of the people under their rule.

The imperial court promoted cattle farming, and Zhao Jia presented the method of taming cattle, which inspired Wei Shang and others.

In order to increase the output per mu of fields, the big guys rolled up their sleeves, brainstormed, and proposed to improve farm tools on the basis of taming cattle.

Knowing that Zhao Jia found the good law from ancient books, they rummaged through the boxes and cabinets, and even found the agricultural books of the previous dynasty, and discovered the records of using fertilizers.One of them, who couldn't find the agricultural book, turned out a bronze bull from the storeroom at home, with a ring hanging from the bull's nose, just like the one presented by Zhao Jia!

"If I had known this method earlier, how much barren land could be opened up and how many hungry people could be brought to life? My mistake, my mistake!"

Facing the Bronze Bull, the county magistrate thumped the lower table and punched a hole in it with his bare hands.

Day after day, the classics dug up by everyone piled up into a hill, and they haven't practiced one by one, but they have a general direction.Select the available methods and work together to promote them, which is bound to bring a lot of changes to Bian County.

When the county was preparing for spring plowing, there was no response to the memorials sent to Chang'an, let alone a decree.Wei Shang thought about it for a long time, and felt that the matter was different, so he made a decision and ordered his servant to call Wei Yue.

"A guest please?"

When Wei Yue was called to the main room, she thought it was news from Chang'an, but she didn't want to, but she heard Wei Shang propose to invite Zhao Jia as a guest.

"There has been no response from Chang'an, and the emperor has no will. I'm afraid things will be different." Wei Shang said in a deep voice.

Wei Shang knew very well that when his memorial was sent to Chang'an, it would definitely cause waves.As Zhao Jia who offered this method, whether he wanted to or not, he would attract more attention, and his farm and many things couldn't be hidden.

There are pros and cons to things.

The advantage is that if the emperor knows his name, he will be rewarded, and it will add a layer of protection to his official career in the future; the disadvantage is that his father died early. Although he has a hereditary military title, he has no family and clansmen to protect him. People are bound to be in crisis.

Zhang Tong is just an ant, he can be crushed to death easily.Wei Taishou was worried about the nobles in Chang'an City.After all, not everyone can stand upright and be willing to abide by the rules in the face of huge interests.

Without further explanation from Wei Shang, Wei Yue can understand the meaning behind these words.After deliberating for a moment, he said, "Ah Weng, it's not good for you to come forward in this matter."

If someone in Chang'an is really eyeing Zhao Jia, their energy is not comparable to that of Zhang Tong, and they may have already sent people into Yunzhong County.If Wei Shang came forward in person, he would definitely scare the snake away.

"So, I leave this matter to you. If the facts are found out, don't let anyone go!" Wei Shang said in a deep voice.

"promise!"

The people in Chang'an can't move, and what happens to the spies sent into Yunzhong County is up to them.

Zhao Jia presented the method of taming cattle, which could save countless hungry people.Wei Shang is determined to protect him, at least in the land of clouds, no one is allowed to touch him!

Wei Yue did it himself, no matter who was standing behind the visitor, they would come and go and completely disappear in the border county.

Zhao Jia still doesn't know that trouble is coming, the matter of the livestock farm has been settled, and the spring plowing has not yet started, he is busy making stone mills and rollers.

Ji Bao knows how to chisel stones, but his skills are average.

The two masons were found from the county, and their ancestors were craftsmen from the state of Chu.After listening to Zhao Jia's description, I immediately knew what he was going to do.

"These utensils existed in the previous dynasty, but they were mostly used by Chu people and Lu people."

To prove the truth, the older stonemason picked up a stone and sketched it on the ground, and simply drew the pattern of a stone mill and a roller.

"Your Majesty wants this. As long as there are enough stones, I can make it." For stonemasons, this is not a difficult task. As long as they master the key, skilled craftsmen can basically do it.

"Yes, this is it!" Zhao Jia was very excited, "Make it as soon as possible, and add another five hundred dollars!"

The mason looked at each other, and said hesitantly, "Mr. Lang, can I change it to millet?"

"Yes." Zhao Jia waved his hand and agreed on the spot.

After getting the promise, the stonemason's enthusiasm for work instantly increased, and he began to beat and beat the selected stone.Ji Bao hangs around the two of them every day, and even steals the servant's job of delivering meals.

Taking Zhao Jia's food without involving the family's handicraft, the stonemason didn't intend to cover it up and let Ji Bao stand aside.They knew Ji Bao's identity, knew that the other party would not be a craftsman, let alone compete with them for business, and occasionally gave some pointers.

After several days, Zhao Jia's long-awaited stone mill was finally made.

One has a diameter of nearly one meter and is used to prepare grain for peeling, while the other is slightly smaller and is mainly used for grinding soybean milk.The two stone mills were placed side by side, replacing the piled stones and completely flattening the previous vegetable field.

The maid was very helpless.

She originally wanted to plant some leeks in the spring, but unfortunately the stone mill was not removed, and this vegetable field was doomed to be abandoned.

The mill had already been made, and it couldn't fit next to the stone mill, so Zhao Jia asked Ji Bao to remove the wooden cage against the wall and put it next to the stable.

This location is not very good, but Zhao Jia's current attention is on the stone mill. After the servant woman cleaned the millstone, she personally brought the soaked soybeans and prepared to start grinding.He didn't have bittern or gypsum in his hand, so he couldn't order tofu for the time being, so it would be no problem to grind some soy milk.

"Lang Jun, come here!"

Seeing that Zhao Jia raised the putter and was about to do it himself, Hu Bo hurried forward.

Knowing that the old servant would not back down, Zhao Jia could only step aside and obediently wait for the soy milk to come out.

creak-

The grinding disc rotates, the grinding teeth are staggered, and there is a burst of squeezing sound.

Hubo pushes the stone mill, and the soaked soybeans are continuously ground. Water is added to the mouth of the stone mill, and the ground soybean milk flows into the receiving tray, slides forward along the groove, and falls into a clean clay pot.

All the soaked beans have been ground, and the earthenware pot has been filled.Zhao Jia asked the maid to fetch fine cloth and began to filter the bean dregs in it.

"Go to the kitchen and boil."

The filtered soymilk was taken away by the maid, and there was a lot of bean dregs left over. Zhao Jia wanted to use it to feed the horses, but Uncle Hu firmly stopped it.

"How can you feed horses with beans!"

The old servant was heartbroken, all because of his prodigal son.

"Okay." Zhao Jia was too excited and didn't think much about it. After Huber reminded him, he also felt that something was wrong.People can't get enough to eat, but they feed horses with bean dregs, which can indeed be described as "prodigal".

In the end, the bean dregs were collected by Huber, ready to be drained and then let the servants take care of them.

Zhao Jia stopped Huber and told him how to make bean dregs.This is a green health food. Since you want to eat it, you should make it delicious, so you can't treat your stomach badly.

The bean dregs were sent to the kitchen, and the cooked soy milk was also delivered to Zhao Jia.

The milky white soybean milk is filled in clay pots, steaming constantly, and has a mellow aroma.After a few sips, the whole person is warmed from the inside out.

"Hu Bo, Ji Bao, everyone have a taste."

There was quite a lot of soy milk in the clay pot, and everyone got half a bowl.

"Lang Jun, this paste is very good!" Hu Bo exclaimed.

Just when Zhao Jia was about to speak, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who called the door?" Ji Bao stepped forward and asked.

"The servant of Wei's family came to see the lord by the order of my daughter."

The courtyard door opened, and a dark man stood in front of the door. When he saw Zhao Jia, he said respectfully, "I have met Mr. Zhao. The girl ordered the servant to deliver this letter to Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Jia took the wooden tablet, opened it and looked at it, his expression changed instantly.

Wei's mother kept pestering her, not only threatening to sue Wei Qing'e for being unfilial, but also making troubles, intending to arrange Wei Qing's marriage and marry her out of Shaling County!What's worse is that she actually told several members of the Wei clan that they were colluding with each other, just to swallow the land in Wei Qing's hands!

Seeing this, Zhao Jia couldn't get angry, and hated himself why he didn't do it earlier.

"Go back and tell sister, don't worry, I will take care of the matter."

"promise!"

The healthy servant didn't stop, but turned around and left quickly.

The courtyard door was closed, Zhao Jia asked Ji Bao to clean the stone mill, called Hu Bo into the room, and briefly explained the matter.

After listening to Zhao Jia's words, Uncle Hu also felt angry, and said directly: "Your Majesty does not need to come forward to this matter, the servant will arrange it properly."

"No, I'll go in person." Zhao Jia said coldly.

He wants to make this villain disappear with his own hands, this is his promise to Wei Qing'e.

Wei's mother didn't know that a catastrophe was imminent, so she blocked Wei Qing'e's house, crying pitifully.The members of the Wei clan stood with her and reprimanded Wei Qingmo for being unfilial in front of everyone.

Villagers who didn't know about their early years inevitably whispered behind their backs and pointed fingers at the Wei family.

Hearing this, the healthy servants in the courtyard were so angry that they drew out their short knives and rushed out to kill these shameless people.

"Sister, stop them." Wei Qing'e sat in the room, letting Wei's mother and the clansmen act in front of the door, her expression remained unchanged, and her tone was also tepid.

"Girl, it's time to teach them a lesson!"

"Lessons? It's not enough." Wei Qing'e sneered, "If you get kicked out today, you'll come back tomorrow, and you'll get kicked out tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. If you want to worry about it, you need to get it done once and for all."

While speaking, Wei Qingmo picked up the tongs and tapped lightly on the side of the hearth.

"It won't take long, everything will work out."

She believed in Zhao Jia.

The two grew up together, and Hodor never broke his promise to her.