I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 387 Harvest
After the Xianbei people replaced the Xiongnu and became the overlords of the grasslands, their original fishing and hunting traditions were almost abandoned. During the Tang Dynasty, they even had to capture the Japanese to catch fish.

In contrast, the Xianbei people, who had been in contact with horses since childhood, had an advantage in horsemanship.

This advantage will be transformed into another advantage in combat - escaping quickly.

Faced with Lu Bu's counterattack and Guan Yu's sudden attack, Cheng Lugui's order to retreat might have seemed cowardly, but it actually avoided greater casualties.

After Guan Yu and Lu Bu led their troops to kill all the Xianbei people who failed to escape, they did not pursue them. Instead, they turned their horses around and rode away as planned.

Suli and Mika happened to meet the defeated Cheng Lugui on their way to lead their troops.

"What crime should you be punished for if you lose without fighting?"

Facing Suli's questioning, Cheng Lugui did not say a word to defend himself and silently admitted his guilt.

Instead, the members of the Suli tribe who had followed Cheng Lugui back spoke up to plead for Cheng Lugui.

After Liu Yu took charge of Youzhou, the equipment and treatment of the soldiers in Youzhou counties became better and better every year, which was very different from the past.

However, in the past, except for Lu Bu, few Han troops went out of the border to fight, and even if they did, they would not go too far.

They fought against the Han army and got used to losing.

It is reasonable that they cannot win, and they will try their best to avoid the main force of the Han army when they invade.

Seeing this, Mijia also advised at the right time: "Guan Yu's presence here is indeed what the cavalry failed to detect. If they suddenly meet, it may not be a bad idea for Cheng Lugui to avoid fighting. If we fight hastily, it may not be possible to..."

Mika shook his head and didn't say the rest.

Suli had no intention of punishing Cheng Lugui. After all, Cheng Lugui carried out his orders very well and preserved the number of his own troops to the greatest extent.

Seeing that Mika was giving him a chance, Suli immediately followed Mika's words and said, "Since so many people have pleaded for you, I will exempt you from punishment today. However, if you try to avoid fighting again next time, you will be punished for both crimes!"

……

After dealing with these people, Suli and Mika had no plan to continue chasing them. Didn’t you see that the two Han armies had already contacted each other?
The two then went back to argue with Kobe, who suffered the heaviest losses in this battle.

Guan Yu and Lu Bu finally returned safely.

Their suspicions about Kobe Neng soon reached Liu Yu's desk.

Liu Yu immediately summoned Yan Rou, who knew Kobinen best, and asked, "In your opinion, is Lu Bu's suspicion justified?"

Yan Rou pondered for a long time, hesitating between telling the truth or lying to flatter, and said tactfully: "Kobe has always had great ambitions. It's not surprising if he can do such a thing."

Liu Yu seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said firmly: "If Kobe shows any signs of rebellion, the army will go out of the border next year and focus on destroying him as a warning to others!"

"If there is evidence, then we can have a legitimate reason!"

Yan Rou was shocked. Liu Yu seemed like a good gentleman on ordinary days, but his words now showed Yan Rou the power of the Right General of the Han Dynasty.

He immediately stood up and bowed solemnly to Liu Yu, saying, "General, I would like to ask for your order to find evidence of Kobe's misconduct!"

"Then I will wait here for good news!" "I will not let the general down!"

Looking at Yan Rou's departing figure, Liu Yu was glad that he agreed to Guan Yu and Lu Bu's trip to the border this time, and found out Kobineng's wolfish ambition. Otherwise, even if he would be on guard against Kobineng when he went to the border next year, no one could say whether it would cause any irreparable consequences.

Liu Yu made a decision - he had to kill the tiger he raised!
Nice people also have temper!

Luoyang, Yuntai Hall.

Liu Bian summoned Zao Zhi again, and the latter brought him great news.

This year's rice seedling transplanting method has been successfully tested in various places.

Zao Zhi was so excited that he could not hide it: "Your Majesty, the Jianghuai area can use the transplanting method to rotate rice and wheat, so that two crops can be harvested in one year. The Jiangnan and Jingbei areas can also use this method to grow two kinds of rice in one year like Jiaozhou!"

While excited, Liu Bian said: "The fertility of the fields is limited, and we can only harvest twice a year. In the next few years, we need to pay more attention to the yield per mu..."

At this time, farmers already had the concept of artificial fertilizer, so what Liu Bian said was not abrupt.

Seeing Zao Zhi's solemn response, Liu Bian said, "I intend to appoint a military commander to encourage agriculture to go to Jianghuai, Jiangnan, Jingbei and other places to cooperate with local officials to promote the method of transplanting rice seedlings. Are you willing to do it?"

"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!" Zao Zhi bowed immediately.

Is there anything more exciting than seeing the results of his own experiments being promoted to the people in thousands of households? Zao Zhi felt that if he could promote the transplanting method himself, his life would be enough!
"After you left, the post of Agricultural Science and Literature in Hongdu Gate was vacant... In order to select you, I and the Shangshutai searched for a long time, and we almost looked through the names of all the famous officials in the counties... You have been concentrating on farming in recent years. Have you found someone who is qualified to take over the post of Agricultural Science and Literature?"

Zao Zhi was stunned. Only then did he realize what had happened when he was selected for agricultural science and literature. He felt even more grateful.

He immediately came to his senses and thought about the emperor's question, so he answered: "Han Hao of Henei has always been knowledgeable about agriculture. When he heard about the method of transplanting at the beginning of the year, he came to Beijing from his hometown. Later, he went to the Yangtze River and Huai River to study the method of transplanting and made many achievements. I personally think that Han Hao and Han Yuansi are worthy of being scholars in agricultural science."

"I believe what you said!" Liu Bian said, and then he asked Han Hao's name and surname, then wrote a small note and asked the eunuch to give it to the Shangshutai.

Then he added: "I have handed over all the subordinates of the Agricultural Commandant to the Secretariat and the Three Dukes' Office. They will be settled in the next two days."

"You can go home and rest for two days. I'm afraid you won't have such free time in the next one or two years." Liu Bian was in a good mood and joked.

Zao Zhi bowed again solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, for the sake of the country and the people, I will never fear hardships and will not regret it even if I die a thousand times!"

Liu Bian:...

Although Liu Bian knew that Zao Zhi's statement came from the bottom of his heart and was not meant to irritate him, he still felt a little unhappy.

Although Liu Bian knew that he shouldn't have such emotions, emotions are difficult to control.

Because of Liu Bian's momentary silence, the Yuntai Hall suddenly became quiet.

Guo Sheng, who was serving beside him, suddenly interrupted and said, "Mr. Zao, His Majesty is also concerned about your health. If you want to serve the country, you should know how to combine work and rest to achieve long-term success."

"That's right." Liu Bian immediately put away his little emotion, "What you are about to do will have far-reaching consequences, don't talk about life and death lightly."

"I will obey your command!" Zao Zhi had not had much contact with Liu Bian and did not find anything strange. He then left without saying anything.

(End of this chapter)