Three Kingdoms: From Yinlin to Great Wei Xiongzhu

Chapter 158 Lu Bu floated away, Yuan Shu couldn't hold the sword

Praying for rain, praying for snow, praying for sunshine...

From a scientific point of view, these ancient qimen techniques are all nonsense.

However, out of curiosity...

Lu Yu actually read a few "official textbooks" on praying for rain.

For example, it is said in "Taiji Sacrifice and Refining the Internal Method" that praying for rain, praying for sunshine, praying for snow...the mantras must be recited when performing the mantras. Let God hear it, the so-called sincerity leads to spirit.

If there is no begging for rain, there is only one explanation.

It's not that the methods of the Onmyoji school are invalid, it's because your heart is not sincere!
Does that sound like a joke?Is there a taste of "Emperor's New Clothes"!

But... there is even more nonsense. It is recorded in "Tao Fa Hui Yuan" that the meaning of husband Qi Qing is to be calm and concentrated, naked, and the two Qi to flow.

What do you mean, just according to what Xun Yu said...

If Lu Yu really went to pray for rain, he would first have to be naked in front of a large number of people, and then... use the heat generated by himself to match the energy between the sky and the earth, circulate and convert each other, and then the rain will fall naturally.

In this regard, Lu Yu just wants to say... I bought a watch last year!

If you really want to be naked, it's not much different from "community death".

"Cough cough..." Lu Yu coughed lightly... The embarrassing thing now is, how can he refuse the "Great Onmyoji" character set he made before?
"Xun Sima, in fact, my yin and yang family study is just the beginning, and the way is still very shallow. At most, I can barely calculate the season of severe drought. If I ask for rain... what I pay attention to is 'quietness, concentration, nakedness, and circulation of the two qi', I'm still far from this unnecessary (face)...ah no, it's this pure and perfect state, but..."

Lu Yu casually explained...

Of course, most of the first sentences in his explanation are weak, only the last two words "but" are the key point.

Cao Cao's eyes froze. Sure enough, he could not recall the discussion he had with a group of soldiers. As a descendant of the Onmyoji School, Lu Yu must have a way to deal with this severe drought.

"Lu Gongcao, if you have a solution, you might as well speak up!"

After Cao Cao's words fell, Xi Zhicai thought of something again and hurriedly added something. "Locusts can certainly solve a temporary problem, but... it is not a long-term solution after all! Lu Gongcao, don't you think so?"

Xi Zhicai directly blocked the answer of making locusts into rations, and Lu Yu used this "fried locust" to perfunctory...

The most urgent thing is, where will the staple food come from after the harvest in July?

The staple food...is not a "miscellaneous grain" to solve temporary problems!
Here, eyes shot straight at Lu Yu... Inexplicably, the atmosphere in the pavilion became strange and abnormal.

"Cough cough..."

Coughing lightly, Lu Yu said loudly: "Mr. Cao, all military advisers and counselors, I actually thought of a way to deal with the crop failure in July...but..."

"Just what?" Cao Cao asked anxiously, and everyone subconsciously moved their heads towards Lu Yu.

"Cao Gong should know that I bought a lot of upland rice and rice seeds in the past half month..." Speaking of this, Lu Yu showed a look of embarrassment: "But I haven't planted it for a long time because I can't find a suitable place..."

Upland rice, paddy rice... are not popular in this era, especially in the Central Plains.

In this era, it is impossible to cultivate Northeast rice that is both delicious and high-yield...

Rice and upland rice are often harvested two to three times a year, and the yield is not as good as that of wheat. The most important thing is that it is not delicious!
Therefore, rice is rarely grown in the entire Central Plains. On the contrary, because of the special environment in Yangzhou and Bingzhou, rice and upland rice are very popular among farmers...

It's no wonder that the upland rice and paddy rice proposed by Lu Yu are a little strange to everyone in front of them.

"Is this upland rice? Paddy rice? Doesn't it need rainwater irrigation?" Xi Zhicai asked anxiously. This was what he was most concerned about.

He is quite capable in making suggestions, but in agriculture, he is a complete novice.

It's not just him, here... except for Xun Yu and Cao Cao who have a rough understanding of agriculture, everyone else is novices in agriculture.

"It's not that we don't need rainwater irrigation...but that upland rice and paddy rice are irrigated in different ways. Rainwater irrigation is from top to bottom, while upland rice and rice irrigation are from bottom to top!"

Lu Yu tried his best to explain the agricultural issues in depth and briefly...

Of course, he is not an expert in agriculture.

But "from top to bottom", or "from bottom to top"... This is actually very easy to understand, it's nothing more than different routes leading to the same goal...

"Uh... Everyone, normally, the irrigation of wheat is that the water source descends from the top into the soil layer, and slowly seeps into the rhizomes of the wheat. The rhizomes are nourished by the rain, and they will thrive..."

"Rice is completely different from upland rice. Rice is planted in water, and its roots and stems have abundant water sources, while upland rice is planted in terraced fields near lakes. The soil in these places contains abundant water, so... even In severe drought, even if God does not rain, the rhizomes of upland rice and rice can lock a lot of water and provide nourishment, so as to grow vigorously. This is the so-called reclamation of lakes! It is also the only drought-resistant crop I can think of!"

Lu Yu explained the benefits of reclaiming land from the lake as simply as possible...

This does not mean that reclamation of lakes has no disadvantages, such as destroying the ecological environment, accelerating the process of lake swamping, and causing frequent droughts and floods... these are all disadvantages.

But the top priority is to solve the food problem of millions of people in Yanzhou and Xuzhou!
Some damage to the ecological environment is inevitable.

After all, human life is at stake, and it is more about whether Lu Yu and sister Zhaoji can continue to play happily in this land!
hiss…

After Lu Yu finished speaking, Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, and Xun You looked at each other. Some of them understood, while others were still confused.

However, the core point can still be grasped, that is, upland rice and rice are not afraid of drought, and this is enough.

"Lu Gongcao? The upland rice and paddy rice you mentioned...if they are planted now? When will they be harvested?"

"More than three months!" Facing Xi Zhicai's question, Lu Yu blurted out an answer... "April is the best time for planting. If the planting goes well, then...the harvest will be abundant in August...the original grain in each county is enough It will last until July, and it will be a little tighter...it will not be a problem until August."

ho... this...

Although Cao Cao appeared calm on the surface, his heart was already throbbing. He kept observing Lu Yu's expression, and saw that his voice was composed. Although the whole paragraph was long, it did not pause at all, and it was clear to the ears...More There are no loopholes.

So swearing... Cao Cao believed in his words even more.

Besides, there is no other way now?
Only a dead horse can be treated as a living horse doctor!

only…

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed slightly. "It's a pity that we don't have a large lake in Yanzhou. If we want to implement the concept of reclaiming land from the lake, we must cut off the water flow to create a lake, and it will take more than ten days to cut off the water flow... At that time, I'm afraid it will be the best sowing of rice and upland rice." The time has passed."

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's eyes froze again, and Yu'er came up with a good strategy, it's just... a matter of time, time.

Immediately... the eyes of Xun Yu, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai were also deeply condensed, it was delayed, because of the Puyang battle, it was true that the farming work was delayed.

Lu Yu looked around at everyone, in fact...his mood was the same as everyone else's.

Rice and upland rice are easy to grow, but where can we find lakes?
Or, as Cao Cao said, cut off the flow of water to create lakes?Where is it so easy?If it was really easy, Lu Yu would have done it with Long Xiaoying.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire government office became much colder...

But at this moment.

"Why are there no large lakes?"

A vigorous and powerful voice came from outside the door, and everyone looked for their reputation, but it wasn't Xiahou Dun who broke into the government office, who else?

Obviously... He was listening to people's conversations in front of the government office before...Because of his status, the guards outside the door did not dare to stop him.

"Yuan Rang?"

"General Xiahou?"

Cao Cao and Lu Yu blurted out almost subconsciously...

Tata...Xiahoudun walked in with great strides. "Brother... Fifteen days ago, I led my brothers to cut off the Taishou water, forming a huge pond. Brother Wanyu carried the soil for more than ten days, and now terraced fields have been formed there, with all the conditions for growing rice and upland rice. ...And, the pond can cover thousands of mu of land, how about... let Lu Gongcao plant upland rice and paddy rice here?"

Huo... Xiahou Dun, this is timely rain!

Cao Cao's eyes widened in vain, and Xun Yu, Xun You, Xi Zhicai, Xia Houyuan, and Cao Hong also looked at Xiahou Dun in amazement, as if they were looking at an alien?

When did...Yuan Rang get enlightened?

How did he know... to cut off the water source in advance, make ponds, and carry soil for reclamation?

Is this... the familiar and stubborn General Xiahou?
"Yuan Rang, are you serious?" Cao Cao's face was filled with astonishment, and his tone became a little more serious after he said a word. "This is related to the rations of millions of soldiers and civilians in Yanzhou and Xuzhou. Don't joke about it!"

"How dare I make fun of my elder brother?"

Xiahou Dun waved his hand, and then, his eyes looked at Lu Yu. "Lu Gongcao mentioned to me a long time ago that he wanted to promote this rice field, but he needed to cut off the river and form a pond. To do this, it would take more than [-] people and more than ten days to complete the project, but after thinking about it , Lu Gongcao must have a reason for what he does... No, I brought people to build this pond, hahaha... Unexpectedly, the elder brother is waiting to use it here!"

As soon as this statement comes out…

Cao Cao jumped up suddenly, haha...hahaha...

The originally sad face suddenly turned into a clear sky.

"Yeah…"

"If the rice can be harvested in August, then both Lu Gongcao and Yuan Rang are the first!"

Hearing this, Xia Houdun scratched his head, he didn't take credit for anything, but for one thing - to repay his kindness.

Your mother's Lu Yu is behind my back and distributes pensions to my brothers' families. Then I, Xiahou Dun, will carry you behind my back, cut off the water, and surround this pond. This is the picture of gratitude in Xiahou Dun's eyes.

call…

The appearance of Xiahou Dun really made Lu Yu breathe out a long breath, which was really unexpected.

Don't look at Xiahou Dun's violent temper, carelessness, and often defeated generals, but... he can really tell clearly about right and wrong!
Like, Lu Yu couldn't help but like Xiahou Dun!

Before Lu Yu could express his emotions, Cao Cao had already issued orders.

"The order has been passed down, ordering the counties and counties near Chenliu to mobilize farmers to plant rice fields near the Taishou Water Pond, and all farmers who respond to their support will be reduced by [-]% of the land tax within three years... In addition, the counties and counties will find suitable water flows and cut off the Chengtian River. Lake, the entire Yanzhou and Xuzhou vigorously promote rice planting! Wen Ruo and Yuan Rang are in charge of this matter!"

"Xun takes orders!"

"The last general takes orders!"

Both Xun Yu and Xiahou Dun stood up and bowed their hands to accept the order...

Hearing Cao Cao's arrangement, Lu Yu nodded.

Very good, gray is very good, Xiahou Dun has soldiers, and has the experience of cutting rivers to form pools, Xun Yu has brains... With their cooperation, the promotion of dry rice and rice will be smooth sailing!
Unsurprisingly, August should usher in a bumper harvest...

It's just that, before the harvest, let the soldiers and civilians make do with it... Besides, according to the current situation, the locusts will most likely not be a disaster.

This also means that they will not release the volatile compound "phenylacetonitrile" due to a large amount of accumulation, and will not convert "phenylacetonitrile" into the highly toxic compound "hydrocyanic acid" when they are attacked...

All in all, catching locusts by the whole people... not only alleviated the food shortage, but also curbed the locust plague. This move is very correct!

Speaking of which... under severe drought, the harvest of wheat will definitely be wiped out. Locusts eat wheat, and humans eat locusts. Is it equivalent to humans eating wheat?Guaranteed... the nutritional value is even higher!
The food problem is solved...

Cao Cao sat back on his seat again, and he let out a long breath...like a big stone in his heart fell to the ground with a bang.

Of course, thanks to Yu'er's proposal, he was so relieved... Another person would propose to reclaim fields around the lake and promote rice.
Then...

Next, in this meeting, it's time for the next question!
Cao Cao winked at Xi Zhicai, Xi Zhicai stood up, and said loudly: "Everyone, according to the report from the scouts, Lu Bu has arrived in Xuzhou with the remnant soldiers..."

"And it looks like he is either going to vote for Liu Bei in Picheng, or Yuan Shu is going to vote for Nanyang..."

This is the end of Xi Zhicai's words...

Lu Yu spoke subconsciously. "It's Liu Bei..."

This was a subconscious opening, and Lu Yu didn't even realize that he blurted out these three words.

At this time, everyone's eyes were on his side.

"Lu Gongcao? Why do you think it's Liu Bei?" Xi Zhicai took the initiative to ask: "Yuan Shu is obviously stronger, but also lacks a general to lead the army! If I were Lu Bu, I should choose Yuan Shu!"

Who should Lu Bu vote for? This question is actually very important!

This is even related to the strategic planning of Cao Jun in the future!

only…

Lu Yu blinked his eyeballs. He didn't want to be too prominent in this kind of military meeting, but his answer just now... was almost a conditioned reflex!

Lu Yu was also drunk...

"Ahem..." With a light cough, Lu Yu simply stood up. "I have heard from merchants in the past that Lu Bu once took refuge in Yuan Shu, and he will definitely not turn back this time."

Well?Now, many people are surprised!
Everyone present was also concerned about the situation in the world, but few people knew that Lu Bu had once voted for Yuan Shu.

In fact...

Lü Bu not only voted for Yuan Shu, but also fell for Jia Xu's strategy in Chang'an City. After being defeated by Li Jue and Guo Si, he was the first to join Yuan Shu, followed by Zhang Yang and Yuan Shao.

However, when he took refuge in Yuan Shu, Lu Bu stayed in Nanyang for a short time, and it was quite secretive...

In the end, the two sides also broke up unhappy, so few people know about it.

"If it wasn't for the merchant, I wouldn't know... It's only reasonable after thinking about it..."

Lu Yu spoke in detail. "When Lu Bu was defeated and fled to Chang'an, there were no more than three forces in the world. The Xiliang Army of Li Jue and Guo Si, Yuan Shao of Jizhou, and Yuan Shu of Nanyang... Lu Bu came from the Xiliang Army and could only choose from Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. !"

"Lv Bu is an extreme profiteer. What he wants to pursue is the highest possible power. Yuan Shu is the son of the Yuan family and holds the jade seal in his hand. In Lu Bu's opinion, he may be able to win the Ninth Five-Year Plan in the future, so he first went to rely on him. It makes sense...just..."

Speaking of this, Lu Yu deliberately sold off.

"Just what?" Xi Zhicai hurriedly urged: "Lu Gongcao, don't let it go? We are all listening! But...why didn't there be any rumors about Lu Bu's vote for Yuan Shu?"

"It's easy to understand..." Lu Yu didn't think about it. "Because Lu Bu is very arrogant, and Yuan Shu is not a good person. Their personalities determine that it is impossible for them to get together!"

"According to what the merchant said, at the beginning, Yuan Shu was graciously entertaining, but in the end, the two sides were at war. The two of them...one didn't want people to know that he had committed himself to his opponent, and the other wanted to cover it up. A general returned and gave up. The fact of the matter... Therefore, this matter is rarely known except for a few merchants in Nanyang!"

Having said that...

In fact... such a secret matter, not to mention the merchants in Nanyang, even many soldiers under Yuan Shu's command don't know about it.

Lu Yu knew it because the book said so.

And the direct reason for the disagreement between Yuan Shu and Lu Bu is even more bullshit!

To put it bluntly, it was Lu Bupiao who thought Yuan Shu couldn't hold a sword anymore!
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(End of this chapter)