late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 64
"Master Luo, after seeing Shi Dakai later, take me to the fields." I said.

This is Chengdu. Although I have never lived here, my university is in Chongqing. Although the winter there is damp and cold, the grass and vegetables in the fields are always green.

I thought that maybe some cold-resistant crops could be planted in the open air here, so that in winter, ordinary people don’t have to just pick up wild vegetables in the fields.

In fact, the people’s life was so hard in the last years of the Qing Dynasty. On the one hand, it was because of years of wars, and on the other hand, the corruption and incompetence of the Qing government. The silver given to foreigners every year can feed half of China, and the harmful opium .

When it comes to opium, my anger is not ordinary. The hateful English people, who came up with such a cruel way to deal with China, I will never let them go.

Luo Bingzhang's words suddenly interrupted my thoughts. He said, "Master Tang, the road in the field is not easy and the environment is bad. Did Master Tang have any business in the past?"

"It's not a business trip, but I just want to see if I can provide some ways for the common people to survive."

In fact, the little knowledge I know may not be useful here. If there are any crops that can survive, they have planted them early in the morning, so I don't need to worry about them.

In fact, I think, if it is really impossible, we can use the cottage to plant the plants in the "greenhouse", so that if every household has such a house, then it is estimated that there will be no worries about food and clothing.

"Why, does Master Tang have any good ideas? Can you talk to the officials first." Luo Bingzhang immediately became excited when he heard what I said.

I looked at the joy in his brows and eyes, and deeply felt that he was a good official. In the Qing Dynasty, there were many parental officials who cared about the common people like this. Unfortunately, in this era, they have no use at all. Empty ambition.

"Lord Luo, tell me, is there a food crop that can be grown in winter." I want to hear his opinion first.

In fact, I don't know much about this place, and I don't know that my method is not practical, and I am afraid that it will be ridiculous if I say it. But, as long as it is beneficial to the people, I have nothing to worry about if I lose some people.

"Although this is the south, the winter is not considered warm. People usually wear cotton-padded jackets for the winter. As for the plants, except for some weeds, nothing else bears fruit at all." Luo Bingzhang was slightly disappointed.

"What about transplanting those plants into the house?" I asked again.

Luo Bingzhang shook his head, and replied, "People's houses are not sheltered from the rain, and the tiles are not suitable for the wind. The difference between the inside and the outside of the house is not big at all."

"So it's like this, so it would be great if there is a stove." I whispered softly.

"This is the south, where would someone use a stove, and even if there is a stove, they can't afford charcoal fire!" Luo Bingzhang shook his head with a look of disappointment.

"This living person can't be suffocated to death by urine! Don't we just sit and wait to be starved to death! The way is man's idea. If this way doesn't work, there is another way!" I said proudly.

Originally, there are people here, so why not create calories!
If planting is not enough, it will be changed to handmade products, and it will be exchanged with those foreigners for food. Therefore, what we lack now is a way.

A way to get food.

"Does Master Tang have any good ideas?" Luo Bingzhang seemed to have a glimmer of hope.

"Well, let's go to the countryside for a while and see the specific situation."

It's really hard for me to say now, after all, I don't know much about the local situation, but I firmly believe in one thing, that is, I will definitely not sit idly by watching the people here go hungry.

"Okay, so, Mr. Tang, please have breakfast first." Luo Bingzhang made a gesture of invitation to me.

Looking at the dishes on the table, I guess he took out all the good things in the house. Under such circumstances, he can still defeat Shi Dakai, which only shows that this man is very convinced by the soldiers in the army.

It also shows that he is good at running the army.

I ate a few mouthfuls of wild vegetables and drank some porridge before I said, "Lord Luo, you can just send someone to follow me later, you don't need to go with me yourself."

"This can't be done, how can I let Mr. Tang..."

"Lord Luo, don't stick to those empty etiquettes, the court and the people need you, besides, you are old, how can I have the heart to let you go around together."

In ancient times, 60 years old should be considered a long life.

"But……"

"No, but, Mr. Luo, you just listen to me. I am always bold and don't care about those vain courtesy, so you can rest assured." I advised him.

Luo Bingzhang pondered for a while, then nodded, "Okay then, then Lord Laotang will be there."

"Let's eat. After breakfast, let's go to meet Shi Dakai earlier. Maybe we can really convince him. If I can convince him, I will return to Beijing immediately and report to the Queen Mother to see if I can entrust him with important tasks."

I first take all the responsibilities on myself, so that Luo Bingzhang will feel more at ease, and my rescue of Shi Dakai will be smoother.

"It's the best. Although Shi Dakai is my opponent, he is an opponent that I respect very much. He is brave and good at fighting at a young age, and he is brave and resourceful. Dharma is indeed a rare talent, if it can be used by my Daqing, it will be a blessing to Daqing!"

"So, I will try my best to win him over, and I ask Mr. Luo to be kind to him."

I tried my best to intercede for Shi Dakai, and hoped that he could live more comfortably in the prison.

"Master Tang, don't worry, if possible, I will try my best to arrange it." Luo Bingzhang replied politely.

With his words, I was a little relieved. After all, I have a long way to go back to the capital, and there may be some changes in the middle.

If possible, I hope that Shi Dakai can be rescued from the prison this time, and it will save me from worrying all day long.

After we had breakfast, Luo Bingzhang took me to the prison where Shi Dakai was imprisoned. Sure enough, the guards here are heavily guarded, and it is really not easy to rescue people.

Luo Bingzhang brought me in, then waited at the door, and said to me, "Master Tang, the officer is waiting for you at the door."

"Okay." I replied, and walked into the prison.

It's not big here, there are only a few cells, but Shi Dakai is the only one in it, which shows that Luo Bingzhang attaches great importance to him.

It is said that Shi Dakai was escorted from Yibin. It is estimated that there were many people who wanted to save him along the way, but even so, Luo Bingzhang was able to bring him back safely, which shows that this person is not small.

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(End of this chapter)