Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 49

"I don't know this thing, why is it so strange?"

The emperor has tried very hard to identify the strange pattern of intertwined ink marks, but he can't think of anything that matches it. He already feels a little embarrassed in his heart, and seeing the incredible expression on Shen Zhezi's face, Then some embarrassment became angry.

"This is a plow for farming. It is the fault of the poor man that His Majesty didn't understand it because of his poor writing skills."

Seeing the emperor's change of face and tone, Shen Zhezi no longer kept a secret.He and the emperor have not reached the level of familiarity and informality, but the original expectations in his heart have plummeted.

"A plow?"

Hearing this, the emperor's expression improved slightly, and then he looked down at the sketch, and only vaguely recognized the plow shaft, plowshare and other parts, but they were quite different from the plow in his impression.

Although the emperor lived in the deep palace for a long time, he was not ignorant of farming and mulberry.In previous years, when the late emperor personally plowed the Jitian, he was present, and he also dabbled in various agricultural tools.The reason why the sketch was not recognized was that on the one hand, the structure of the curved plow was different from the current plows, and on the other hand, it was not associated with this aspect at all.

He was curious about what the young man wanted to offer, but he didn't expect that it was just a farm tool, or that there was no real object in the drawing.Disappointed, the emperor said with a little dissatisfaction: "Is this the treasure of the people's livelihood you said?"

Shen Zhezi didn't expect the emperor to be like an old farmer, he could see the value of this plow at a glance, and explained methodically: "This plow is different from others. The plow disc turns and turns freely..."

The emperor seemed to be listening carefully, but he had no intuitive association with what Shen Zhezi said.He didn't start from the reckless and overcame thorns and thorns to enjoy the state. Although he knew that farming was the foundation of the country, it was really impossible to say that he knew everything about farming and mulberry.

Not to mention the emperor, even Shen Zhezi, who was eloquent and eloquent, didn't know the specific meaning of his words.Not to mention that he has no farming experience in this life, and even in later life, he has almost no contact with this primitive tool.This statement was summed up by the craftsmen who helped improve the farm tools. Shen Zhezi memorized it by heart, and now he will repeat it according to the script.

Two people who didn't understand and pretended to understand, asked and answered, discussing this major innovation in the history of farm tools with solemn expressions.But in fact, neither the listener nor the explainer knows much about it.

After explaining for a while, Shen Zhezi didn't have any new words, so he concluded: "This plow was made by the ancestors of the small people. It was used on the local soil. The villagers named it Shenlang plow. Small household farming can store nearly half of the power of humans and animals. , It is quite beneficial. This farming treasure, I dare not cherish it myself, and the common people are fortunate to be able to pay homage to it, present it to His Majesty, and bless the community."

The emperor didn't understand what he heard at first, so he dealt with it casually, but when he heard that "it can store nearly half of the power of humans and animals", his spirit suddenly lifted, and then he picked up the sketch of the plow tool and looked at it carefully: "Is this thing so miraculous?"

Shen Zhezi nodded earnestly. He hoped that the emperor would pay attention to this matter and promote it as a serious matter, not all for the sake of gaining fame, but he did not forget to remind: "For farming, plowing the land and turning the soil is only one thing. , as well as weeding and sowing. Using this farm tool all over the world may not double the size of the cultivated land, but it can support people’s energy. Small households will benefit, and their livelihood will be slowed down. We all look up to the Holy King Deze.”

Saying this, Shen Zhezi didn't want the emperor to grant land on a large scale based on this.In this era, there is no shortage of land, but manpower.It may seem like a good thing to increase land grants, but heavy taxes will also be attached to the land and distributed together.Large tracts of arable land are left uncultivated, and ordinary people would rather take shelter from big households than separate households and register to make a living by farming.

Hitting local tyrants and dividing land, at least in this era, there is no market.Small people cannot bear the burden of taxes and labor, and large households are unwilling to reduce the production population under their control.The imperial court's previous earth-breaking efforts have had little effect, and this is the root cause.As the largest landlord, the emperor would inevitably lose competitiveness if he spread out too much. This is probably one of the reasons for the weakness of the royal family.

Sure enough, after hearing Shen Zhezi's words, the emperor's enthusiasm decreased a little.He is not ignorant of farming and mulberry, and he also knows that a single agricultural tool may improve the world, but it is impossible to improve so rapidly.However, he didn't take it lightly any more for the agricultural tools that stored people's strength, and planned to ask Yousi to supervise and test the water later.

"It is said that Wu Xing and Shen's family are rich and rich in the local area. From this section, it can be seen."

Let the waiter carefully put away the sketch, the emperor said with emotion.Although he is the son of heaven, but there are many constraints and hardships. In comparison, he may not be more comfortable than Tian Shelang, who is lying high in the thatched cottage.

Of course, Shen Zhezi would not be so stupid as to show off his wealth in front of the emperor. After hearing the words, he bowed again: "The small folks live in the village, they can farm mulberry crops well, and save a little money, all because of the king's good governance, loyalty and righteousness. Your Majesty wears mountains and rivers, Xiaomin's house is nothing more than a thread of clothing."

"Does the raccoon understand loyalty?"

Perhaps it was because the topic had been discussed, or because he had been depressed for a long time, the emperor relaxed his guard in front of this young man, and sneered after hearing the words.

Shen Zhezi's face was serious, and he kowtowed and said: "The small people are stupid and dare not hear your majesty's words. There is no distinction between north and south, and they are all Jin soil; people, regardless of virtuous and foolish, are all Jin people. Loyalty, righteousness, and integrity. Originally, if the heart does not have this, it is not human!"

The emperor blurted out those words, but felt lost in words, and when he heard Shen Zhezi's answer, his eyes lit up, and he repeated in his mouth: "Earth, regardless of north and south, is all Jin land; people, regardless of virtuous and foolish, are all Jin lands." civil……"

Seeing the emperor's deeply touched reaction, Shen Zhezi could probably guess the waves these few words caused in his heart, and the dissatisfaction he had previously despised in terms of poetry dissipated a lot.I wondered whether I should strike while the iron is hot and then recite the sentence "An inch of mountains and rivers, an inch of blood", but I quickly gave up this plan, not wanting to be too outstanding.

"Xiaomin was young and shallow, and often listened to my father's recitation at home, and dared not forget the meaning of the words."

After the emperor heard this, he was silent for a long time, feeling very complicated.Hearing these words, what touched him the most was the heroic ambition of being in harmony with the world and encompassing the whole world.But if it comes from Shen Chong's mouth, there may be feelings of loneliness and self-pity in it.

The first emperor paid more attention to overseas Chinese than Wu scholars, of course he had no choice but to be in trouble at present.But in the eyes of Wu people like Shen Chong, who have the ambition to do things, they are a little bit biased, and it is inevitable that they will be smoldering in their chests, and then they will be seduced and used by people like Wang Dun who want to be powerful.Get to the bottom of it, not only hateful, but also sympathetic.

After feeling for a long time, the emperor's mood became very complicated, and his interest in talking decreased a little.After pondering for a while, he said: "Your father, Shen Qing, is a big county in Kuaiji, and he should think of the kindness of the country. I also appreciate his deliberations and deeds. You should encourage yourself and don't disappoint my high expectations."

Shen Zhezi quickly thanked him again, and felt a little dumbfounded when he realized that the emperor wanted to end the meeting.What about your title?That's all?
Seeing the hesitant look on the young man's face, the emperor thought for a moment, then smiled again: "The girl in my family is my most beloved treasure. If you want the goodness of papaya, you also have the beauty of Qiongju. I also want to Take a look at what Ji Hou said about Wu Zhongqiongbao, what style it will be when it blooms."

You have to be lucky enough to see it!
Seeing that the emperor had misunderstood him again, Shen Zhezi could only slander him even though he was unwilling in his heart.After finally being able to open a golden finger, Qu Yuanli was given away for nothing, but he didn't get any benefit.

After Shen Zhezi made up his mind to go home, he summoned craftsmen to produce this farm tool at full speed, and quickly spread it in Wudi.The benefits are no longer available, and this naming right must be confirmed as soon as possible.

He left Yuancheng with anger in his heart, and was placed in Taicheng to wait for a while, but he did not expect an unexpected surprise to come.

Although the emperor did not reward Shen Zhezi face to face, he still issued a reward afterwards, bestowing the Marquis of Guannei, ranking sixth.

Only then did Shen Zhezi understand that the nobility system in the Eastern Jin Dynasty was really a bit confusing.Under the title of king, there is a duke and uncle, and the founder of the country is added before the title of the title, which is the first and second rank.Under the title of Founding Lord, there are also County Marquis, Township Marquis, Ting Marquis, and Guannei Marquis.The marquis who did not add the founding of the country were all below the third rank.

For example, Shen Zhezi's father, Shen Chong's Marquis of Wukang County, looks quite majestic, but he is actually only the third rank, not as good as the second rank, the founding son and founding man.Needless to say, Shen Zhezi is the Marquis of Guannei. It can only be said that he barely has a title, and he doesn't even have a sealed household, which is just an honorary title.

But something is better than nothing, besides, Ge Hong is old enough to be a Marquis of Guannei.Although Shen Zhezi is not very old, he seems to be on the same level as Xiao Xianweng.After inheriting the father's family business, there are countless shady and tenant tenants, more prestigious than many founding county princes.

After accepting the award in Taicheng, Shen Zhezi came alone, but when he left, he hugged him.Several carts were loaded with money and silk rewarded by the emperor, and two swordsmen from the royal squad. They can be used to clear the way when they go shopping in the future, which is really majestic.He didn't have the problem of people insisting on awarding rewards nowadays, so he naturally accepted all the rewards as they were ordered.

Yu Liang didn't show up until Shen Zhezi left Taicheng.Although there was no danger this time, Shen Zhezi put this account on Yu Liang's head in his heart, and just waiting for a suitable opportunity, he will make this guy pay back double!
(End of this chapter)