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Chu Huan recently inspected the farming situation in various places and found that the plows cultivated by the common people are all straight and long plows. It is undeniable that the existence of straight and long plows has indeed improved agricultural production. development has also been progressing.

Chu Huan vaguely remembers that, if he remembers correctly, plows began to appear in the Shang Dynasty, and it was not until the Spring and Autumn and Warring States that the ox plow developed, and the plows also changed from stone plows to copper plows to iron plows. In the Han Dynasty, it had been developed into a straight-shaft plow, and the straight-shaft plow was divided into double-shaft and single-shaft plows, which were suitable for use in plain areas and could ensure the straightness of the field plow, which was easier to control and greatly improved efficiency.

Up to the Qin Dynasty, people still use the Zhiyuan plow.

When Chu Huan saw the straight shaft plow used by the people, he felt a little weird. In his memory, the body of the plow was curved, like a bow. After understanding it, he knew that the straight shaft plow had not appeared yet. , I vaguely remember that Quyuanli should have appeared in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. I can't remember exactly when, but Quyuanli did not exist in this era.

He made a special effort to understand it, and thought over the straight shaft plow carefully, and found a few carpenters. After working with these two, he worked out the curved shaft plow based on his own memory.

In fact, Chu Huan just remembered that there was such a farming tool as the Quyuanli, and he knew that compared with the straight shaft, the Quyuanli changed the straight shaft and the long distance to the curved shaft and the short shaft, and installed a freely rotating shaft on the shaft head. coulter disc.

The long straight shaft plow is relatively heavy. It is very difficult to turn around when plowing the land, and it is also very laborious to lift the soil. It cannot fully exert its efficiency. Moreover, it requires relatively high manpower and animal power. If it is not a strong man, it is impossible to control the long straight plow. Yuanli.

Compared with the long straight plow, the plow frame of the curved plow is extremely small and light. When operating, the plow body is not as rigid as the straight plow. The plow body of the curved plow can swing, which is full of mobility and soil It is very deep, can dig deep, light and soft, not only easy to operate, but also very flexible to turn around, and its efficiency can be said to be greatly improved.

Since Chu Huan has such a memory, he naturally hopes to develop a plow tool that is more suitable for the common people to cultivate the land. The meaning is quite clear, and under the personal guidance of Chu Huan, it only took two days to roughly make this Quyuanli.

At that moment, a farmer carried a Quyuan plow to the field, and everyone watched from the ridge. The plow was an old farmer with full experience, driving a Quyuan plow, and an old ox was pulling the plow in front. He was very happy, and saw that although the old farmer didn't seem to be used to it at first, he quickly became familiar with it. The key point is that the curved shaft plow is really easy to operate than the straight shaft plow. Everyone saw that the curved shaft plow can be turned smoothly. The direction, and the plowed ground is deep and straight, and someone has shouted for joy.

Chu Huan was not very sure at first, but seeing the actual effect, which was better than he expected, he was relieved, Qi Hong couldn't help but approached, and said in a low voice: "Chu Du, have you ever plowed the land before?" ?”

Chu Huan looked at Qi Hong, smiled lightly and said, "Qi Hong, you and I have been together for a while, and I think I should give you a more suitable position. You have a lot of energy, and it is a waste of time by my side. I am going to call you a job." A few acres of land, let you plow the field for me, what do you think?"

Qi Hong turned his face away, pretending he didn't hear it, and cheered, "Chu Du is wise, Chu Chu is wise, it's God bless the Northwest to make such ingenious farm tools!"

Chu Huan laughed loudly, called the local officials, and said: "This Quyuanli is still relatively rough and can be improved. You can find some skilled craftsmen to see if there is anything that can be improved. In the future, you can make a large number of them. In this way, not only can the common people save some energy, but the land will be plowed deeper, so the harvest should be better."

In fact, the Xiguan officials are not surprised that Chu Huan can make such a thing. He can refine table salt from the mountain, so there is nothing the governor can't do.

What makes everyone feel emotional is that although Chu Huan is the governor of Xiguan and is famous in Yuanzhen, he is very easy-going and has no airs at all, but he is not angry.

Counting from the beginning to the end, since the founding of the country, no governor is willing to go to the fields in person to inspect the conditions of the people's cultivated land, and no official is willing to take pains to improve the farming tools in order to improve the efficiency of the cultivated land.

As the sun was setting, Chu Huan gave careful instructions to the local officials, and suddenly saw a flying horse coming from a distance, Qi Hong immediately stepped forward, said a few words to the man, brought something over, the cavalry galloped away, Qi Hong Hong came over with something, but it was a letter and presented it to Chu Huan. Chu Huan took the letter, glanced at it, and immediately became serious.

"Chu Du, what's the matter?" Seeing Chu Huan's solemn expression, Qi Hong couldn't help asking.

Chu Huan didn't explain, and said in a deep voice, "Get ready to go back to Shuoquan."

In Shuoquan City, inside the governor’s yamen, Chu Huan was sitting on the front seat. There were several people sitting in the hall, including Pei Ji, Gongsun Chu, and Du Fugong. He was wearing a white towel, his face was a little pale, and he seemed to be sick. Qi Hong had already arrived at the door, and he cupped his hands and said, "Chu Du, you've arrived!"

Chu Huan looked at the few people in the hall, and Pei Ji had already said, "Let him in."

Soon, I saw a person walking slowly, he came outside the gate, coughed twice on purpose, as if he wanted to attract everyone's attention, then Shi Shiran came in, this person was not tall, he was holding a whisk in his hand, and he was fully dressed , unexpectedly is a eunuch.

After the eunuch came in, Pei Ji and the three had already stood up. Chu Huan seemed to want to stand up, but he seemed weak and unable to stand up for a while.

"This is Eunuch Song from Hexi, right?" Chu Huan smiled wryly, "I'm so neglectful, Ben Du... Ben Du...!" Coughing violently, "Ben Du has been unwell for the past few days and has been lying in bed for a long time. Unable to get up on the bed, making Eunuch Song wait for a long time, I am really sorry, Eunuch Song must not blame you."

The eunuch looked at Chu Huan for a while, and was a little surprised when he heard Chu Huan's voice was weak, but he still asked, "Is Governor Chu ill?"

Gongsun Chu already sighed: "My father-in-law didn't know something. Since Governor Chu came to Xiguan, he has been worrying day and night. For the sake of peace in Xiguan, he dare not neglect in the slightest... Since years ago, Xiao Huanzhang rebelled first, and then Zhu Lingyue rebelled even more. The governor of Chu led the army to march in person, settled Beishan, Pingtianshan, lived in the wind and lived in the open, exposed to the wind and the sun, and took the lead in everything...!" Shaking his head, he looked depressed.

"Eunuch Song, as the saying goes, sickness comes like a mountain, and sickness goes like spinning." Du Fugong also smiled wryly: "Chu Du worked too hard, and suddenly fell down. We are all anxious, You said Xiguan is at a critical time, so how could Du Chu fall ill?"

Eunuch Song opened his mouth, but Chu Huan had already said: "It's okay, it's okay, the governor is an official of the court, and I was entrusted by the sage, just to benefit one party, even if I can't get out of bed, I will die... Eunuch Song, you never Hexi came all the way, but following the will of the Holy One? I wonder what the will of the Holy One is?"

Only then did Eunuch Song regain his righteousness, and said: "I don't know Chu Du is so sick, Zajia... Hey, Chu Du should take care of his health. Zajia came to Xiguan to pass on the order of the Holy One. .”

"Oh?" Chu Huan hurriedly stretched out his hand and said, "Hurry up, help the governor to receive the order...!" He stood up with force, his body wobbled, as if he was about to fall at any moment.

Qi Hong had already walked over quickly and supported Chu Huan. After only two steps, he saw Chu Huan cough violently. Qi Hong took a white handkerchief and handed it to Chu Huan. Chu Huan took it and pressed it to his mouth. , lowered his head, coughed for a while, wiped his lips, and then handed the white handkerchief to Qi Hong. Eunuch Song opened his eyes wide, and at this moment he could see clearly that there was a piece of bright red on the handkerchief that was originally as white as snow. , without a doubt, Chu Huan vomited blood.

He changed his color slightly, and seeing that Chu Huan was coming, he hurriedly said: "Master Chu, Master Chu, no need, no need, you are sick like this, or...you should stand and receive the order, although it is against the rules, but it is only necessary If this is the case, I just hope you don’t make it public.”

Gongsun Chu said solemnly: "Eunuch Song is unparalleled in kindness and kindness. He is sympathetic to his subjects. We are all grateful and dare not talk too much."

Only then did Eunuch Song take out the imperial decree, opened it, and said in a sharp voice: "Following the heavens, the emperor ordered: I have ascended the great treasure for 24 years. The world is peaceful and the people are well-being. Since ancient times, emperors have ruled the world, and they must respect the law of heaven." The ancestors are the first duty, and respecting the heavens and following the ancestors is based on the sincerity of the heart, and there is no room for a breath. It is hard work all day long, and it is hard work every day. Let the sky rule alone, and inherit the blessings of the sky. This year, I am sixty-five, and the dragon is in the sky. Today, in order to demonstrate the power of the dragon to the people, at the first autumn month of this year, to celebrate the new year, Chu Huan, the governor of Xiguan, will go to Hexi to celebrate the new year and give grace to all people. This is yours!"

After the eunuch Song finished pronouncing in a high-pitched voice, he rolled up the imperial decree, walked forward, and handed both hands to Chu Huan. With Qi Hong's support, Chu Huan took both hands, and said respectfully: "Chu Huan, the governor of Xiguan Road, welcomes you." decree!" He said again: "Eunuch Song, please sit down!"

Gongsun Chu had already politely directed Eunuch Song to sit down next to him. Someone had already come in with tea and snacks. Chu Huan put away the imperial decree and sat down again with Qi Hong's support. , I want to offer sacrifices to heaven and celebrate the new year, it's really...it's really a celebration for the whole world...!" After coughing again, he said: "Eunuch Song, how is the body of the holy dragon?"

Eunuch Song said with a smile: "My sage practiced Taoism, that is the body of a fairy, and the same life as the heaven and the earth, so naturally the body of the dragon is healthy."

"That's good, that's good. The health of the holy dragon is the blessing of all the people in the world, and it is also the blessing of our courtiers." Chu Huan breathed weakly, "Eunuch Song, the holy majesty is the first autumn moon to worship the sky and celebrate the new year. It's been less than two months."

"Yes." Eunuch Song said with a smile, "now that Hexi is urgently preparing for the birthday of the Holy Majesty, the Holy Majesty announced a few decrees, and announced that several adults will go to Hexi to celebrate together, and Lord Chu is also among them. This is something that the Holy Majesty values ​​very much, which is gratifying. Hey!"

Chu Huan nodded slightly, and suddenly asked: "Besides the ministers, who else will go to Hexi to celebrate together?"

"This miscellaneous family really doesn't know very well." Eunuch Song said with a smile: "The sage has passed down several decrees, and the miscellaneous family is only one of them, and the other several ways, I don't know where they are going."

Chu Huan nodded, and asked again: "Yes, does Eunuch Song know Eunuch Shui Lianshui? How is he now?"

"Shui Lian?" Eunuch Song was taken aback, somewhat at a loss: "Which Eunuch Shui, the miscellaneous family doesn't know about him."

The corners of Chu Huan's eyes twitched slightly, but he still said weakly: "That may be because the lower officials have misremembered. Eunuch Song seems not from the south, but from the north."

"Oh. The miscellaneous family is from Hexi." Eunuch Song explained: "Your Excellency Chu didn't know that many people in the palace were not able to do their jobs before, so the emperor ordered some people from Hexi to enter the palace. The palace official is on a mission, and I have been a general manager beside the Holy One...!" Thinking of something, he said: "Yes, the Eunuch Shui that Master Chu mentioned, is he the one who served the Holy One in the capital earlier? Maybe he is no longer there, There are many people in the palace who were expelled from the palace because of incompetence, and that Eunuch Shui may also be expelled from the palace...!" At this point, he suddenly stopped, obviously realizing that he had talked too much, and picked up the teacup , smiled and said: "Forget it, the things in the palace, the little generals of the miscellaneous family don't know much about it, so I laughed."