old grace

As a descendant of the Li nationality in ancient times, Shen Yu was good at planting five grains. Later generations respected him as the god of agriculture, and it was mostly because of his family secrets that were different from ordinary people.However, this kind of farming method, which uses spells to make the weather smooth and eliminate pests, is effective but cannot be popularized. Therefore, throughout history, Shen Yu spent his whole life researching ways to turn secret science into superficial knowledge, trying to help more farmers .

As soon as the agricultural books copied by Xie Qinghe were taken out, Shen Yu was shocked. He couldn't put it down and flipped through the pages one by one, ignoring him.

Fu Chuan and Xie Qinghe secretly exchanged glances, feeling an inexplicable emotion in their hearts.

Shen Mata was revered as the god of agriculture by later generations, and his clay sculptures would be offered in folk sacrifices, especially during spring plowing and autumn harvest, farmers would put their grains in front of Shen Mata's statue, praying for good weather and a good harvest.

The agricultural book copied by Xie Qinghe is a collection of thousands of years of experience of farmers in farming, how to farm in different mountains and rivers, what kind of crops to choose, what solar terms to raise seedlings, and what solar terms to go to the field... The craftsmen use ingenuity Think skillfully, and make different farm tools according to local conditions. Every thought, every experience, and every word in the book gather the hard work and wisdom of the people at the bottom for thousands of years.

However, in the eyes of the peasants of later generations, Shen Mata, the God of Saturn, was the originator of all this.

Farmers firmly believe that it is the god of agriculture Shen Yu who initiated the inheritance of farming wisdom. He taught farmers to maintain the fertility of the land through slash-and-burn farming.Farmers not only believe that the God of Saturn, Shen Yu, can bless the land they cultivate to be fertile and have a good harvest, but also firmly believe that the little wisdom that occasionally appeared in the hearts of farmers in the past generations when they improved their farming methods, all come from the guidance and blessings of the God of Saturn. .

Xie Qinghe sent a set of agricultural books collected from later generations across the "world" to Shen Yu's eyes, like a kind of perverted mutual feeding.

Neither Xie Qinghe nor Fu Chuan could tell Shen Yu. Look, this is the achievement of the farmers of later generations. They have lived up to your enlightenment and guidance, and gave you a shocking answer.As long as they are free from natural disasters and man-made disasters, as long as they are hardworking and willing to work, no matter how barren the land they live on, they can have enough food and clothing.

However, there is no need to go into words, nor to explain the ins and outs.

The appearance of Shen Yu sitting on the mat with his knees loose at this time, staring at the agricultural book and crazily absorbing the wisdom of later generations is the best knowledge.

Xie Qinghe patted Fu Chuan's head, and the two whispered softly: "I suddenly feel regretful."

Fu Chuan was puzzled: "Huh?"

"I have met Elder Tan before." Xie Qinghe was talking about his experience in the previous enchanted world, when he wore the skin of Jiang Yingzhou.

That Elder Tan, who was born in the Hanjiang Sword Sect, was the founder of Yixindao. However, during the lifetime of Elder Tan, Yixindao took shape, and after several generations of perfect construction, it was only in the hands of Shangguan Shiyi that it emerged like a mad dragon Sweeping the world, no one can be the enemy.

"If you can give a little demonstration and let him know how this method will sweep the world in later generations, I think he will be very pleased." Xie Qinghe said.

The predecessors planted trees, the descendants became talents, and the generations did not fail.

Facing such mutual fulfillment that has spanned hundreds of thousands of years, Fu Chuan also felt very complicated, and could only nod: "Yeah." He touched Xie Qinghe's hand again, and whispered: "There is still a chance. So many What about the 'magic'?"

Xie Qinghe still has some regrets: "It's not the one I've seen before."

Fu Chuan motioned him to look at Shen Mata: "This."

Holding the agricultural book, Shen Yan got closer and closer, almost sticking his face to the paper.

Xie Qinghe couldn't help smiling.

After Shen Yu had finished reading the agricultural book, Tian Wen went over to him, took the agricultural book by his side, and read it with Chang Chao.

Tian Wen wanted to watch with Chang Chao, but Chang Chao resentfully took a step back and sat opposite him.Who doesn't know who?Tian Xuzhang doesn't like to take a bath!Chang Chao is as clean and beautiful as a little girl.Fortunately, even if the book is turned upside down, it will not affect the content of Chang Chao's reading.

While watching, Tian Wen chatted with Chang Chao: "Is this the land over there in Siping? Did you buy a few hundred acres last year?"

Chang Chao casually replied, "It's planting medicine."

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Shen Yu collected his thoughts and said to Xie Qinghe: "Although this method is wonderful, it is not easy to promote it in Qingzhou."

"The three prefectures in Xiangnan are the land of Longxing. Over the years, the patriarchs have conquered the north and the south, and the soldiers and horses have relied on the people of the three prefectures to support them. Now that the world is initially settled, although the north is prosperous, the people's hearts are still in Xiangzhou. The farming system recorded in the book Teaching the method of utensils to the people will surely increase the yield and harvest. If it is tried in Qingzhou, I am afraid that the old people in Xiangzhou will not accept it." Shen Yu said.

"Sir, you have reasonable concerns." Xie Qinghe nodded in affirmation.It's no wonder that Shen Yu's bad-tempered and stinky character managed to hang around in the Chen family until his end of life, and was revered as the god of agriculture by later generations. This person's political awareness is too high, and he won't make mistakes if he can grasp the general direction.

Shen Yu said sincerely: "If Mr. Xiaolang agrees, please go to Xiangzhou to manage agriculture."

He dared to say this idea. Farming and fighting are a matter of life and death, and the local officials in charge of farming are all officials.Shen Yu said that he was going to be in charge of Xiangzhou's agricultural affairs, so he wanted to go back and compete with Tian Anmin for a job——Zhan Xuanji was still recovering from illness at home, fighting mosquitoes, so it was his turn to go airborne?

Tian Wen and Chang Chao's chattering voices quieted down, and they both looked at Shen Yu.

Xie Qinghe's smile remained unchanged, and he said kindly: "I entrusted this book to Mr., because I want to use the origin of Mr.'s family to properly arrange and use this book. Now that I think about it, the mere position of the governor of Qingzhou is condescending to Mr. Xiangzhou If you want to cultivate land, Qingzhou also needs to cultivate land. Wherever there is loess and red mud in the world, you must cultivate land. The Qin court has a Secretary of Agriculture who is in charge of agriculture, mulberry and water conservancy, how can my family not have it?"

Nowadays, there are aides sent by Donglou in various parts of the Chen family to take charge of civil affairs, but the world is about to be settled, and who doesn't want to be honored by three orders and nine ministers?

The world has been fighting for so many years, and there are countless meritorious ministers, all waiting for Chen Qi to become the emperor, and the brothers will share the pork, and each of them will be promoted to rank, become a high-ranking official, become a family, and shade his descendants for thousands of generations.However, there are only so many official positions, and there will always be someone who will stand aside, and it is impossible for everyone to be satisfied.

Good guy, now that Shen Yu came to say a few words, Sinongqing's position was obtained.

Shen Yu was also quite surprised, looking at Xie Qinghe.Can this position be promised casually?The position of Sinongqing is called differently in different periods. If it is done well, it will be one of the nine ministers, or it will be the second of the nine ministers.With such an important position, why don't you discuss it with the Patriarch?

"It just so happens that Mr. Bai is coming soon these two days, so he asked Xiangzhe to transfer some manpower to Mr. Yingzi. This year's spring plowing is too late, and the preparations are in place in the middle of the year, so we can try to catch up next year. You can try to make farm tools first. This... [-] Yang, do we have iron smelting workshops in Qingzhou?" Xie Qinghe arrested people on the spot.

Chang Chao nodded and said: "There are skilled craftsmen, and it only takes three to five days to set up a workshop. There are also people in Xiangzhou."

"You negotiated with Shen Changshi in private. If you really set up a yamen, you have to have your own people. It's not good to always borrow privately. Go to the Ministry of Agriculture. The business can be put on hold, and the craftsmen can bring in new people." Xie Qinghe. He also named Yang Xi, "Brother Yang Shi, come here."

Yang Xi was a poor little boy picked up by Xie Qinghe. Because his family didn't pay attention to him, his father and brother called him Zi Nu.It is a kind of etiquette that ordinary people do not call their names directly when they communicate, but respectfully call them Biaozi.Yang Xi is more ridiculed than the correct name.Xie Qinghe usually doesn't call him by his name.

Yang Xi has been crouching in a corner, preparing to transcribe the poems chanted by Shen Yu and others, who knows if these people have any poems, so he played for a long time.

Unexpectedly, Xie Qinghe called him by name, and unexpectedly called him "Brother", Yang Xi hurriedly got up and approached: "Xiao Langjun."

"You have been copying books with me for two years. It is said that reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. Would you like to follow Mr. Shen and take a walk in the fields?" Xie Qinghe asked.

"Yes! My servant is willing to follow Mr. Shen to get close to the farmland, and to persuade farmers and mulberry on behalf of Mr. Xiaolang." Yang Xi is not a fool, Mr. Mr. Xiao obviously wants to cultivate a confidant, and he is that lucky confidant!

Xie Qinghe smiled at Shen Yu and said: "Come on, it's good to be able to write and copy your brain, and you are also well-looking, so I bought one for you."

Shen Yu got up and exchanged greetings with Yang Xi, and didn't mind Xie Qinghe's people.

Anyone who really works knows that the more people who can work, the better.Moreover, Xie Qinghe's style is to ask Chang Chaoyun to make farm tools as a craftsman, and to ask Bai Zhifeng to recruit scribes, and now he simply gave Yang Xi out, which is to build a team for him very seriously.

——It’s not about perfunctory talking, joking around.It is true that the position of "Si Nong Qing" was sealed to him.

Shen Yu is still in charge of civil affairs in Qingzhou now, and the plan to set up a "sales home" for military households has just begun to take shape. Xie Qinghe came out with a book on agriculture, and Shen Yu was transferred from his old post and began to form a team to take charge of the entire The farming work in the world is happening, and the speed is a little out of tune.

Without waiting for Shen Yu to mention the funeral, Xie Qinghe also thought of this, and comforted him: "There is no rush, we are doing the work in hand, and we are preparing for the Ministry of Agriculture. When Mr. Bai and the others arrive, we can discuss it with Father." The plan will not hinder our major event of farming."

The only major event in the world is farming and war.

Everyone else has to stand aside.

"Is there a vacant house near Qingzhou Mansion? Find a place to set up a table, and Yang Xi will go to guard the yamen first. Jiuyang will send people and supplies there first, and try to get the farm tools out. When Mr. Bai comes, After the discussion comes to an end, Yingzi doesn't have to run around." Xie Qinghe made arrangements non-stop, Qingzhou civil affairs and agricultural affairs did not plan to relax, and his instructions were very natural, without any hesitation.

Except for Fu Chuan, everyone was surprised by Xie Qinghe's self-discipline.

It is obviously a temporary decision to let Shen Yu take charge of the world's agricultural affairs. Mr. Xiao Lang's original plan was to let Shen Yu promote the new agricultural method in Qingzhou.

In other words, he did not discuss this matter with Chen Qi.Will the owner agree?Even if the head of the family agreed, wouldn't he be suspicious of Xiao Langjun's arbitrariness? ——Appointing and arranging the world's agricultural affairs is the exclusive power of the "emperor". How dare the "Prince" go beyond?

Now everyone is talking behind closed doors, and the head of the family says "no", all preparations will be in vain.

No one dared to remind.Shen Yu said that there seemed to be a few houses nearby that could be requisitioned, Chang Chao nodded and said that he would call someone immediately, while Yang Xi obediently packed his luggage and prepared to go to work in the new yamen.Anyway, Bai Zhifeng will arrive in Qingzhou in the next two days, and it will only take three or two days to make it or not.

After the day's discussion ended, Tian Wen took a step behind. After everyone had left, he asked Xie Qinghe: "Although Xiangzhou is good, it's really remote and definitely not a place to stand. Lord Lang's army tent will be stationed in Boyang first, and then Shushu." Zhou, I have long thought of procrastination."

Xie Qinghe smiled slightly.

The location of Xiangzhou is too remote, and it is impossible for the Chen family to be established in Xiangzhou.

But what about the people in Xiangzhou?Is it fair to work so hard to support the three armies, and finally win the world, but let others enjoy their glory?

In history, Chen Qi once ordered to expel the people of the king's capital to make room for the people of Xiangzhou who moved to the king's capital.The people staying in Xiangzhou also enjoy the privilege of never being subject to corvee and halving their taxes.From this point of view, Chen Qi is very generous to his "insiders".

Now that "Chen Qi" is gone, no matter whether it is Shangguan Shiyi or Xie Qinghe, it is impossible to drive out the people in the capital.

——Placing the god of agriculture, Shen Yu, in Xiangzhou to manage agriculture for several years is the best reward for the people of Xiangzhou.

Tian Wen asked again: "Since the lord granted Qingzhou to Xiaolangjun, why didn't Xiaolangjun ask for the order of Qingzhou?"

Xie Qinghe was surprised that he would propose so.

"There is no second day," Tian Wen said.

Qin Ting is no longer an obstacle for the Chen family to become emperor, taking over the king is a step in the plan, and will soon enter the pork division link.

After all, Xie Qinghe was young and didn't take part in the process of conquering the world. Among the many powerful and arrogant soldiers, he had little influence, but he was Chen Qi's only son.At that time, all parties will tear up their interests, and they will have to go around everywhere. If he accidentally gets involved, the loss outweighs the gain.

Moreover, Chen Qicai is only in his early forties, young and vigorous, sitting in the world, his pride and domineering will inevitably rise to the peak.

If Xie Qinghe used his identity as a young master to follow him, as Xie Qinghe grew up day by day, and Chen Qi was not completely old, there would inevitably be a tear between father and son.Being obedient will be looked down upon by the government and the opposition, and they will think that there is nothing to do.It is easy to offend Junfu if he shows his head a little bit.

It's better to hide far away, don't plan food in the same pot, so as not to fight between chopsticks and spoons.

Anyway, Chen Qi has only one son, and it is impossible to have a second son.After all, everything belongs to Xiao Langjun.

If it was not Shangguan Shiyi but Chen Qi who was in the main hall at this time, Xie Qinghe would seriously consider Tian Wen's suggestion.Fortunately, there is no if in this matter.Xie Qinghe stretched out his hand and patted Tian Wen's shoulder, and said with a gentle smile, "Father is kind and son is filial, no one doubts anything."

Looking into his confident eyes, Tian Wen wondered why the always smart little man started to be stupid.

Xie Qinghe had no choice but to promise him against his will: "I will be careful."

Tian Wen shook his head and left with a sigh.

Everyone has left, leaving only a mess in the house.

Fu Chuan tilted his head and laughed, "How many people are waiting to see father and son fight each other, and they will all be stunned." The master's love and trust in the elder brother, no number of fathers and sons throughout the ages can do it.The senior brother said that snow is sweet, and the master would grab a slice and taste it.

Xie Qinghe got up and straightened his robes, and looked back at him: "I'm going to talk to my father, will you go?"

Only then did Fu Chuan get up suddenly: "Go!"