The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 157 The advent of Quyuanli

Someone from the Wei Mansion sent some silk today.

Zhao Ce was still suspicious, and the other party didn't say who it was, so he ordered ten pieces of silk to be sent.

According to the conversion of one piece of 30 meters, ten pieces of silk are about more than 300 meters, which is very valuable.

The textile industry in the Han Dynasty was not very developed, and it was still a market for handicrafts. Just like the books at this stage, they were handwritten family heirlooms and were very precious.

The same is true for silk, which is woven by women by hand day and night. From raising silkworms, spinning silk, drying silk, weaving, and shaping, every step requires a lot of time for women.

To put it bluntly, the Han Dynasty was still a small-scale peasant social system in which men farmed and women weaved.

Textile looms already appeared in the early Qin and Han Dynasties, but they were not widely used and were only spread among the upper strata, such as bias looms, multi-heddle and multi-skid looms, bunch-heddle jacquard looms, Luo looms, vertical looms, etc., which can produce a variety of products. Series yarn, Luo, Qi, damask, brocade and many other fabrics with bright colors and gorgeous patterns.

However, this is not accessible to civilians, who still weave by hand.

To sum it up, silk from the Han Dynasty was still extremely valuable.

Zhao Ce scratched his head and said to Wei Ning: "Master Hou, is someone setting a trap for us?"

"Why else would you send so much silk for no reason? This is all money!"

Wei Ning smiled and affirmed Zhao Ce's vigilance, but he just thought too much.

This silk was obviously sent by Zhang Cigong as a thank you, so Weining didn't pay much attention and asked Zhao Ce to send it to the warehouse for storage.

Menzi took Emperor Wu of Han to find Weining.

Wei Ning looked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty curiously. He was in a good mood today, and Sang Hongyang was following behind him. When he saw Wei Ning, he pulled Wei Ning's sleeve and said, "Follow me!"

Sang Hongyang watched silently.

Zongzheng Da Nongqing's joke was now fermenting in Sang Hongyang's heart. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was too close to Weining!
Don't tell me, he really looks like a father and son!

Sang Hongyang had not dared to think about this before. This was too exaggerated. What kind of illegitimate child did a powerful emperor like Emperor Wu of Han need?

Isn't Wei Zifu just a singer?Even if she favors her and calls her into the palace, what kind of woman would the emperor have the heart to leave outside the palace?

Okay, in the worst case scenario, the other woman is a prostitute, okay?But with such a lowly status, would her son deserve such attention from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?

This is not realistic.

Sang Hongyang was really confused now. He really couldn't figure out the relationship between Weining and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. It was so complicated that his brain was about to burn out.

Wei Ning looked at Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in confusion and asked, "Your Majesty, where are we going?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled and said: "Zongzheng Da Nong Mansion built your Quyuan plow."

"I have opened three acres of land in the suburbs. Today we are going to see how this Quyuan plow is doing."

Wei Ning snorted and said, "Okay."

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The southeastern suburbs of Chang'an.

There is no traffic here, and the fields are criss-crossed.

It is when every household is busy with spring plowing, and many people are working hard to cultivate. Every household pulls the grass with oxen, or plows the grass themselves.

In front of an empty field.

Several miles around here have been isolated by the imperial army, and there are several senior officials of Zongzheng Da Nong Mansion in front of the fields.

After seeing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Wei Ning and Sang Hongyang, they hurriedly came forward to pay homage and salute.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and signaled Sang Hongyang to start testing the Quyuan plow.

Officials from Zongzheng Da Nong Mansion personally went to the fields and tied the hemp rope in front of the Quyuan Plow to the old cow.

When the whip struck the old cow, the cow walked forward slowly.

The official personally stood on the Quyuan plow and controlled the direction of the Quyuan plow.These officials from the Zongzheng Farming Mansion go to teach farmers how to farm mulberry trees every year. They are naturally familiar with farming.

At this time, the official couldn't help but feel shocked.

He had used rake and other tools to plow land before, but it had never been so easy.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Sang Hongyang, who were standing in front of the field ridge, narrowed their eyes and could not help but hear gasps from around them.

These people's eyes were fixed on the fields that had been plowed by Quyuan plows.

The fresh and familiar earthy smell came over, which made people feel relaxed and happy. Looking around, the land cultivated by the curved shaft plow was neat and uniform.

The most shocking thing is that in just a few seconds, the Quyuan plow and the old ox have gone far away, easily cultivating a new piece of land.

hiss!
Although Sang Hongyang already had a general understanding of Qu Yuuli, when he actually saw this scene, he couldn't help but gasp!

This is a technological innovation in agricultural farming!

This is a farming tool of great significance to the promotion of agriculture in the entire country!

Sang Hongyang was extremely excited and clenched his fists.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still maintained the dignity of an emperor. There were too many bureaucrats around him. As the emperor, he naturally could not act like he had never seen the world.

But this did not mean that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was not excited. He glanced sideways at Weining and found that Weining was much calmer.

It seems that I am still a little fussy. Look how calm this kid is... Oh, he originally came up with it, so it's normal not to get excited.

When the Quyuan plow test was over, Sang Hongyang took the lead and clasped his fists, excitedly saying to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, the merits of this Biao Bang for thousands of generations are enough to be recorded in the annals of history!"

All the officials in Zongzheng Da Nong Mansion held their fists in celebration to celebrate Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty laughed loudly, waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, get up."

"I would like to ask your Majesty to give this Quyuanli a name."

If this achievement is recorded in the annals of history, and if people in future generations use this plow, they will immediately think of him as a great emperor!

However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty refused. He looked at Weining and said, "The Quyu plow was invented and made by Zhenbei Hou, Weining."

Wei Ning stood aside and clasped his fists and said, "I'm here."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "You can give this plow a name."

Wei Ning: "Can anything be done?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Natural."

Wei Ning thought for a while and then said: "Then let's make it simple, Hanqu Yuanli."

Adding a "Han" character to Quyuli will still be mediocre, but when future generations use it, they can easily remember this brilliant and great era and remember him as an emperor who has made meritorious deeds for generations.

Wei Ning was playing a trick, and he was certainly not stupid. This merit should be given to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Sang Hongyang glanced at Weining slightly. He had to admire Weining's emotional intelligence from the bottom of his heart. He seemed to be talking casually, but I'm afraid he had already thought about how to name it.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked up to the sky and laughed happily: "Okay! The name is very good, this is it!"

"Sang Hongyang!"

Sang Hongyang cupped his fists and said, "I'm here."

"Accelerate the promotion of the Hanqu Yuanli and spread it throughout the world!"

"According to the order!"

It is foreseeable that the promotion of the Quyu plow will greatly improve the farming efficiency of the Han Dynasty. From agricultural radiation to national economic taxation, the advent of the Quyu plow is not just as simple as an innovation in agricultural equipment!
It was of great significance to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!

(End of this chapter)