Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 715
Looking at the green hills in the distance, the mist is dense.

In the farmland by the river, the farmers took up the sickle and worked hard to cut the wheat.

The families of sergeants who moved from Guanbei greatly changed the social atmosphere and even the production and living habits of Jinjiang.

They brought a lot of livestock, mainly beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and even horses.

They don't plant all the land with corn and wheat. On the contrary, there is a lot of fallow land every year.

All kinds of pastures and beans are planted on the fallow land. Those who are more diligent cut the pasture home to feed their livestock, while those who are lazy build livestock pens next to the cultivated land, and put cattle and sheep into the field to eat those high-yield pastures.

They drink milk and eat cheese, soufflé, curd, and milk skin.

They do not grow mulberry or raise silkworms in their gardens. They grow grapes, make raisins, make wine, and feed cows with dregs.

Their cows produce an astonishing amount of milk.

They actually eat beef, a lot of beef.

Are they still Han Chinese?
The new high-efficiency agricultural production model has greatly impacted the concepts of the people in Jinjiang.

Although they are ignorant and illiterate, they have never been far from the village in their life, but that doesn't mean they are stupid.

Bucket after bucket of milk is squeezed home and made into physalis, cheese, soufflé, and milk powder. Children eat it to be strong and healthy, and they are less likely to get sick.

The local children all circle around the foreign children, hoping that some milk dregs will leak out of their fingers, so that they can have a good meal.

The local men were puzzled when they saw crop after crop of grass such as alfalfa and donkey hibiscus harvested in their fields.There are so many grasses growing so fast in this world?Cattle and sheep still like to eat so much?And with so many things growing out, isn't the ground thin?Many local families in Jinjiang want to grow two crops a year, but they dare not, because the land will be exhausted, and three crops in two years is the limit.

Robbing other people's land and livestock?These are all Wufu's family members, what do you think?Then I can only ask humbly.

The eyes of the local women looking at the young and strong men from outside are not right.The family life is so affluent, and they will definitely not have to worry about food and clothing when they get married. Isn't this better than guarding the land at home and digging food from the soil all year round?
The sergeant's family members are very proud.These are all the benefits brought by King Xia. They are superior to others wherever they go. Is there anyone more capable than King Xia in the world?
King Xia can be a saint!
Shao Sheng is "farmhouse fun".

Today, I took my four sons to the countryside to inspect, and also experienced a life: cutting wheat!
Shao Sheng was a human being in two lifetimes, he had harvested wheat in both lifetimes, and he had a deep affection for the land.

Of course, the scenes of harvesting wheat in the two worlds are somewhat different.

In the previous life, no one was around to watch the harvest, and everyone was busy working.Occasionally someone would straighten up and beat their backs, ask about the progress of other people's homes, and then continue to work, which was very boring.

The scene of harvesting wheat in this life is too grand.The soldiers stood almost on the ridges of the fields, their faces were full of flesh, they held knives and guns, staring at each other.That is to say, the media is underdeveloped in this era, otherwise there would have to be a bunch of cameramen, reporters and so on.

I went out before dawn, and the sun was slowly rising, and the sun was getting worse. Shao Sheng, who was sweating profusely, told his sons to leave.

After he left, the tenants of the military farm poured in to continue the unfinished work.

"Why don't you fight in June for your father?" Under the shade of the trees, the palace officials and female historians were busy, some were wiping sweat, some were shaking fans, some were making tea, some were preparing snacks, and some were helping to press and beat. For legs, Shao Shude enjoyed it calmly, and explained to his sons: "One, from the first month to May, each army has fought for four or five months, and needs to rest; But I still want to say, if possible, let the Tutuan villagers go home and do farm work. Farming is the foundation of all industries and should not be ignored.”

Shao Shude's words were pitiful, but he did not tell the children a cruel fact, that is, the Flying Dragon Army's left and right flanks had already mobilized in large numbers.

Qi Bizhang led his troops out of Xiangcheng, and after a false shot to the east, he turned south, passed Yancheng, and rushed between Chen and Cai.

Liang Hanyong led his troops out of Dayeze, and after some activities at the junction of Shan, Song, and Cao, he quickly went south, raided and broke through Dangshan, and approached Xiaoxian County.

In fact, the people of Henan know about it now.Xia Jun doesn't kill people indiscriminately. When they come, there is no need to panic. They should do whatever they want.But Liang Jun officials can't think so. They are responsible. In order to avoid accidents, they can only recruit village bravery over and over again, and stick to cities, passes and important towns.

There is no doubt that this will affect agricultural production.

"Dalang, I will bid farewell to your aunt after I go back today, and go north to Lingxia with the Golden Sword Army, and then you can almost see the autumn harvest in Guanbei." Shao Shude said: "The places are different, the scenery is different, and the time of grain harvesting is different. It's different, and it's not the first time you've met, so you should keep it in mind in the future."

In the traditional agricultural production mode of Henan and Hebei, millet is sown in spring in the first year, wheat is sown after the autumn harvest, and miscellaneous grains with a short growth period are planted after the summer harvest in the second year. This is called three crops in two years.No more, no less, if you plant too many crops, the land will not be fertile enough, and the output will drop, so the gain is not worth the loss, and if you plant less, you will suffer.Of course, some fields with fertile soil can be harvested twice a year for a certain period of time, which cannot be generalized.

Guanbei is not so good.In some places, it can be grown three times in two years, while in some places it can only be grown once a year.Shao Dalang went to Fengzhou and Shengzhou, so he would naturally gain some insight.

"I have kept it in my heart." Shao Siwu was dressed as a farmer today, with a burly figure, a heroic spirit, and his hands were covered with calluses.Don't get me wrong, this is not caused by doing farm work, but the marks left by years of martial arts practice.

"Erlang, there are two taxes in the country, one is the summer tax and the other is the autumn tax, corresponding to the summer harvest and the autumn harvest. After the summer harvest, the summer tax will be levied, and a lot of new grain will be put into storage. Today you also bid farewell to A Niang , Tomorrow, Zhu Liang, the food envoy, will set off with Zhu Liang, a batch of millet and wheat will be transported to Luoyang, and you will learn a lot from it." Shao Shude said: "After arriving in Luoyang, don't come back, wait for my father to go there and meet up."

"Of course." Shao Chengjie replied.

"Your nephew will also go to Luoyang after a while, and serve him well." Shao Shude said again.

Shao Chengjie was astonished, and replied: "I understand."

After drinking a pot of tea and eating a few pieces of snacks, Shao Shude boarded the carriage and returned to Longchi Palace in a mighty manner.

After returning to the palace, he rested in Yeli Lingji's room.

Seeing Shao Shude approaching, Ye Lishi, who was nearly thirty years old, was shocked at first, and then pleasantly surprised.

Shao Shude was also a little guilty, and asked the female officer to call over his third daughter, Foya, and Ye Lishi held Qilang Shenli in his arms, and the family wentssiping, but it was fun.

Fo Ya is 11 years old this year, and his name is Shao Li. He has gradually shed the innocence of a little girl and transformed into a young girl.

Shao Shude spends less time with the children, and the only time he spends is with his son, Foya is a little cautious.But after getting acquainted for a while, he sat directly next to his father, smiling sweetly.

The temperament of the Qiang girl Yeli did not change much, she complained a lot, but Shao Shude was not impatient and kept smiling.

Foya sat a little closer and said, "Grandfather, there are many Buddhist temples in Longmen, did they chisel many Buddha statues?"

"The ten temples in Xiangshan Mountain have indeed been chiseled a lot," Shao Shude said.

"May I take my daughter to see?" Foya asked, blinking his eyes.

"Not now." Shao Shude said: "After the Qingshu Palace is completed, grandpa will take the whole family to live there, and then Sanniang can see enough. Or, in the future, you will be named Princess Yique and let those mages be yours." Food seal. Anyway, under the rule of the father, the monks also have to pay taxes."

Yeli laughed and said, "Your Majesty, don't talk nonsense in front of your sons and daughters."

Shao Shude saw Yeli's smile touchingly, and remembered the past when he raped her in the bathtub, and his heart was ready to move, but Shangyi Du quickly shouted outside: "Your Majesty, there is a military report."

"Bring it." Shao Shude said helplessly.

Ye Lishi saw through his little thoughts and was slightly disappointed.

Qilang started crying again, Norishi sighed softly, and took her daughter to the inner room.

Mrs. Du walked in and handed over a sealed ultimatum.

Shao Shude opened it and looked at it, and immediately scolded: "Lu Wenjin is so shameless and courageous, he even dared to surrender to Li Keyong!"

According to the military report sent back by Wangsi, Li Keyong besieged Mozhou for more than a month, and Lu Wenjin shouted at the top of the city that he wanted to surrender, so Keyong promised him.

Shao Shude recalled it carefully. Li Keyong didn't seem to have killed many surrenders. After Meng Fangli committed suicide in Zhaoyi Jiedu, the army pushed Meng Qian to stay as Jiedu. After Meng Qian surrendered, he was fine. a petty officer.

Li Ke's reputation is not too bad!
However, Shan Keji was killed, so why did he surrender Lu Wenjin?Could it be that the siege casualties were too great to bear?Or is there another reason?Not because of me?
Shao Shude tapped his fingers on the table, secretly thinking about how to put another stumbling block on his brother-in-law.

Wang Rong!

The value of Wang Rong's united front suddenly increased.

And Luo Hongxin!
Hebei is like this, as the most powerful of the five major feudal towns in Hebei, shouldn't Wei Bo react a bit?

What about the vision of the alliance of the three towns in Hebei?Give up?

"Let Pei Shangfu come over, I want to write a letter." Shao Shude ordered.

Mrs. Pei was right outside the door, and Wen Yan came in with Nv Shi.

"Secretary" Du spread out the pen and paper, and rubbed the ink himself.

Shao Shude thought for a while.He suddenly discovered that Luo Hongxin's united front value seemed to be greater than that of Wang Rong. After all, Wei Bo had more soldiers, more food, more money.

How to win over Wei Bo?What is Luo Hongxin's appeal?what can i giveIf he does not agree, what countermeasures or intimidation tactics should be used?If this still doesn't frighten Luo Hongxin and his son, what should be the next step?
Luo Hongxin's united front value is indeed great, but the possibility of winning over is too low.Wang Rong is relatively small, but the possibility of attracting them is relatively high.

How to strengthen Wang Rong's determination to resist Li?This guy seems to like playing around with the wind, without any integrity, and very cunning.

Shao Shude wrote while thinking, and felt a little dissatisfied after finishing writing.

Wang Rong probably won't surrender now, but if he is beaten up once or twice by Li Ke, it will be hard to say, how should he do it?
"Du Shangyi, you have also seen the military newspaper, how do you say to trouble Li Keyong?" Shao Shude looked at Du Shi who was kneeling beside him, and asked.

Du Shi hesitated to speak, which is not in line with the law.If she said it and let the outside world know, it would offend Chen Cheng, Zhao Guangfeng and other conspirators.

"Let's talk." Shao Shude patted her buttocks and said.

"Maybe your majesty can send envoys to contact the Khitan people. I heard that Gao Siji went north to Khitan, and Gao's family is also quite prestigious among the Xi, Shiwei and other tribes. The envoy of Yingping Town Liu Rengong may not be willing to listen to Li Keyong, or he can win him over. " Du Shi said directly with a heartbroken heart.

Shao Shude nodded slightly.This is actually the routine used by Zhu Liang in history, sending envoys to the north to contact Khitan to attack Li Keyong.This routine has been used until Li Cunxu's period. He was annoyed by the north-south attack from Houliang and Khitan, and he was about to be consumed to death.

"Today's affairs are not allowed to spread to the outside world." Shao Shude suddenly came to his senses, glanced at everyone, and said.

All the female officials responded one after another.

"Brother Yi has his sister-in-law Liu's advice, and I also have a beautiful woman who is resourceful." Shao Shude said with a smile: "But this strategy is not good."

Du Shi was puzzled.

"This may increase Khitan's strength." Shao Shude said.

Yelu Abaoji's first leap in strength should be to conquer Bohai Kingdom.

In the Northeast, there used to be a powerful country: Goguryeo.

After the fall of Goguryeo, the embers are still there.After Da Zuorong established the Zhen Kingdom, it was not a barbaric country. In fact, the culture and technology still had a certain level.During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, Da Zuorong was canonized as King of Bohai, and then sent people to study in Datang. The country became more and more formal, with three provinces and six ministries, five capitals, fifteen prefectures, 62 prefectures, and more than 130 counties. , Governor, Jiedushi and other officials manage the place.

The city layout of Bohai State is the same as that of the mainland, and the architectural style is also very similar. At present, there are more than 100 million people, both farming and animal husbandry, and the weaving, iron smelting, and navigation technology are all at a very high level.

It was a tragedy that they were destroyed by the Khitan, and it was Yelu Abaoji's big supplement pill, which greatly improved their iron smelting level. There is a business.

Of course, Abaoji also attached great importance to recruiting craftsmen from the Central Plains.Every time I went south, the most important thing was to catch farmers and craftsmen, just like human traffickers.In order to accommodate these looted people, he specially built a city on the grassland and appointed Han officials to manage it.

The years of war in Hebei have also produced a large number of refugees. The number of these refugees is even more than that captured by the Khitan. It is helpless to flee to the Liao Kingdom on its own initiative.

"I don't really want Yeluyi to be proud. I always feel that this is drinking poison to quench thirst." Shao Shude said: "Let's contact Gao Siji and Liu Rengong in secret first."

Gao Siji will live in someone else's house, even if he can be contacted, he probably doesn't have much autonomy, Shao Shude doesn't even want to look for him, and the hearing department may not know his exact location.

Liu Rengong heard that he made friends with Xi people in Yingping Erzhou and expanded his army to five or six thousand.

Five or six thousand soldiers are of course not worth mentioning.But don't forget Liu Kutou's identity, a serious Youzhou native!Maybe they can use this identity to recruit exiles and rebel against Li Keyong, but I don't know if he dares or not.

(End of this chapter)