I farmed and raised cubs in ancient times

Chapter 80 Handing over to the court
"Second brother, it's done, the water is out." Ye Xiaomei ran to Ye Erlang's side and told him the situation.Ye Erlang wanted to see it too, so he changed Ye Xiaomei to step on the pedal.

Ouyang opened his eyes wide, watching the water in the bamboo pipe flow into the dry and cracked field, gradually soaking the soil in the field, and a scent of soil rushed into Ouyang's nose.

Just now the lady said that this thing is a water pump, but now it seems that this thing is more involved than the water wheel, the water wheel can only be used in places with a lot of water in the river, and the pump can be used as long as there is a well.

It is not a problem to irrigate the fields like this.The grain harvest in Daning will definitely be improved, and we will not be afraid of drought and famine.

This thing is the real blessing of the people.

"I haven't asked the lady's name yet." Ouyang saluted Jiang Zhi.

Ouyang was so polite suddenly, Jiang Zhi knew what he meant.

"My concubine's maiden name is Jiang, her husband's family name is Ye, and the single name is the word Jiang." Jiang Zhi

"Is there fine print?"

"Nothing." Jiang Zhi shook her head slightly.

Jiang Zhi led Ye Heng and Ouyang as they walked and said, Ye Erlang stayed to irrigate the fields, and Ye Xiaomei went home to make tea.

It was getting late, and this high official Ouyang was talking happily with his sister-in-law again, so he would not leave Yejia Village tonight, and he had to ask Uncle Ye to arrange a place to stay.

"This is the blueprint of the water pump?" Ouyang picked up the blueprint and looked at it carefully. The things on it were disassembled and drawn, and it should be the water pump when put together.

"Yes, it's just that the materials available are limited. The one made now will be used for a while, and I'm afraid it will be scrapped before next year." Jiang Zhi is not afraid of leaking the technology. Originally, she made this to benefit the country. Limin's.

It's good to be seen by Ouyang, in this way, the speed of this thing will spread faster than imagined.Only when a country's productivity increases can it live a better life in the future.

"Then Mrs. Jiang, what should be used to make this thing durable?"

"Iron, the most important part is done with iron." Jiang Zhi pointed to the pumping part.She is a commoner, and it is not easy to ask a blacksmith to make something. Even if she buys an iron pot, she has to register, so the finished product this time is not durable.

"I see." Ouyang rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Ye Xiaomei boiled tea and Jiang Zhi poured a bowl of hot tea for Ouyang.Ye Xiaomei also poured a bowl for the boy, and brought out a bench for him to rest.

"Mother, I just remembered, this is the uncle who spoke to me at dinner last time."

"That's right, your name is Uncle Ouyang." Jiang Zhi picked up Ye Heng and let him sit beside Ouyang.

Uncle Ouyang?Ouyang is depressed, is he really that old?
Ouyang is 34 this year, no matter how old he is, he can be Jiang Zhi's father. For Ye Heng, a three-year-old child, isn't he an uncle?
"Ms. Jiang..." Ouyang put down the drawing and wanted to speak.

Jiang Zhi understood, and said: "I know what Ouyang officials mean. This thing is more enjoyable than being alone. Don't bother you, I have the intention of dedicating it to the court. This thing can not only irrigate the fields, but if After a little modification, it can be placed at the mouth of the well, and you don’t need to throw the bucket down to fetch water in the future, just press it.”

"Ms. Jiang is righteous." Ouyang suddenly admired, such a country woman, what she did was also for the sake of the people of the world.He was relegated to this remote place, and he couldn't lose his feelings because of his humble official position.

"It's not my righteousness, but we farmers rely on the sky for food, and we are forced by God to do it as a last resort. We pay [-] to [-]% of the tax every year. If there is a famine year, not only will we not be able to pay the tax, but we may even lose our lives." Jiang Jiang Zhi sat on the bench, put down Ye Heng in her arms, patted him on the back, and let him play by himself.

Ouyang heard that Jiang Zhi's words meant something.

The annual tax burden of the imperial court is all on the common people. On the surface, it seems that the weather is going well these few years, but in fact, officials from all over the country exploited layer upon layer, and only [-]% of the tax money reaches the treasury.

There have been long-standing malpractices in the officialdom. He just wrote a letter to persuade the emperor to work hard to eliminate corruption in the officialdom, and he was hated by his political opponents.

At this moment, in Ouyang's heart, Jiang Zhi had become a confidant with whom he could have a peaceful conversation, even though she might not know anything about him.How can Jiang Zhi's knowledge be described by the words "country woman"?He condemned himself in his heart, don't judge others by their status.

After thinking about it, Ouyang asked his servant to bring a pen and paper, and decided to write a statement, and asked the boy to ride a horse to invite Li County Magistrate to stay in the village early in the morning, and then discuss with Jiang Zhi about handing over the item, and then submit it to the Ministry of Industry .

At that time, not only the merits of Li County Magistrate, but also a record in the history books.When he was sorting out the county annals later, he must pay attention to Mrs. Jiang.

Ye Xiaomei cooked two bowls of soup cakes in the kitchen, one for Ouyang and one for the boy, with two eggs nestled in them.

Ouyang Wenxiang, remembering that he and Jiang Zhi came back together, he should have eaten nothing at this moment, why did he only make two bowls?

"Why don't Ouyang officials eat it? The farm food is simple, and I'm afraid it won't suit the appetite of officials." Jiang Zhi saw Ouyang not moving his chopsticks for a long time, and said aloud.

"Have Lady Jiang eaten?"

"My family's Erlang hasn't come back yet, Ouyang officials just eat, the sky will be dark, I will send Ouyang officials to the village chief's house before dark, and help Ouyang officials arrange a place to live." Jiang Zhi said.

It turned out to be avoiding suspicion.

Ouyang no longer hesitated, this is an ordinary clear soup noodle cake, but it tastes very warm, as if returning to his hometown.

Recalling that when his wife was still alive, she also made good soup cakes. Whenever she went out for a long time, she would make a portion, and she would let him go only after watching him eat it all.

After Ouyang finished the last mouthful of soup, he couldn't help feeling sad, and chanted: "When I think about the past, my heart is broken alone. It's only in the world without taste."

"Officer Ouyang, is there something sad?"

Seeing that he was almost in tears, Jiang Zhi was puzzled.Isn't it just eating a bowl of noodle soup?I even cried after eating, how delicious is this noodle soup?

"Young lady laughed, it's just this bowl of noodles that reminded me of the past." Ouyang smiled wryly.

I'm really sorry, Jiang Zhixin said.

"It's not early, please ask Mrs. Jiang to find a place for me." Ouyang stood up and bowed.

"Please follow me." Jiang Zhi pulled Ye Heng, and gave Ye Xiaomei another look, Ye Xiaomei nodded.

Jiang Zhi took Ouyang and knocked on Uncle Ye's door. After seeing Ouyang, Uncle Ye was really shocked.The last time I was in the wine shop, I heard people say that this senior official Ouyang is a powerful person, and it hasn't been long since people came to stay.

How many years has he been burning high incense?To meet this fairy.

"The eldest son of the old man's family is serving as a soldier, and the second son is out in the water transport. They are not at home, only the wife and grandchildren, so two houses are vacant. Master Ouyang does not dislike it. The old man will come to arrange it."

(End of this chapter)