Farmer of Shu Han

In the first year of Yanxi in the Great Han Dynasty, as soon as spring began in Guanzhong, Feng Junhou began to inspect the spring plowing in various places.

Spring plowing is one of the most important tasks of the government, which is related to the stability of the local people.

The spring plowing in Guanzhong this year is particularly important.

When the news of the emperor's decision to change Yuan Yanxi reached Guanzhong, Feng Junhou knew that his brother-in-law was coming to Guanzhong this year.

If the work in Guanzhong is done well, the capital will be moved directly this year.

If you are not prepared, then it will be the emperor patrolling the border.

The left and right are to welcome the emperor, which is the most important task in Guanzhong this year.

Therefore, Feng Junhou estimated that he would not have much time to manage the place in the second half of the year.

What needs to be done must be done well in advance, and time is tight.

The field registration in the south of the Weishui River is still going on.

Now that there are fewer people and more land, the land sorted out by the government does not mean that all of them will be distributed.

Instead, the land is divided according to the principle of one person and fifty acres. Now that the population is sparse, a family of three can get one hundred and fifty acres.

A family of five manages a field of one hundred mu without losing the right time and without hunger.

This is still in Guanzhong. If it is in Liangzhou, the Han nationality can get 100 acres, and the Hu people can get 50 acres.

If there is a new population, it can continue to be allocated to the field from the government.

According to this division method, the fields in Guanzhong can be continuously divided into two or three generations.

After two or three generations, if you still count on this land to make a living, then this dynasty can rest comfortably for another generation at most, and it will inevitably decline.

The continuous annexation of land, the continuous differentiation of the rich and the poor, and the inability to feed more people with food often mean the coming of turmoil.

This is the self-adjustment process of ancient human society.

By actively or passively reducing the population, the society can resume stable operation again.

However, with the superimposition of the climate of the Little Ice River, the reduction in food production was even greater, and the Hu people were forced to continue going south, which would only make this change more drastic.

Therefore, if Feng Junhou wants to avoid the darkest period in Chinese history, it is far from enough to unify the world.

He also needs to find a way to reverse the cycle of the Little Ice River to increase food production, so that the output of China's land can support more people.

At the same time, we must also find ways to fight against the severe weather of the Little Ice Age, especially to improve people's ability to resist cold.

He even had to find a way to domesticate the barbarians who kept going south.

The further north you go, the more you feel the malice of God when she came to my aunt.

In Jinyang City, over two hundred people froze to death last winter, including men, women and children.

This is only in Jinyang City.

In the entire Bingzhou, how many people would freeze to death in one winter, I can't even imagine.

If Deng Zhi hadn't stayed in Longyou, he would never have imagined that the winter in the north would be so cold.

After Feng Junhou inspected the spring plowing in Guanzhong, he crossed the Great Hebei again and went to Bingzhou.

This time, Deng Zhi, governor of Bingzhou, followed Feng Junhou across the Yanmen fortress.

He was a little anxious.

"Your Majesty, you need to dig coal faster!"

So many people froze to death last year. It can also be said that Bingzhou has just recovered, so there is too little time to do a lot of work.

But if so many people freeze to death again this winter, let alone go back to court to fight for the position of the Three Lords, whether they can keep their current position is a problem.

The Xinghanhui chose two locations, one in Pingcheng and the other in Mayi City (that is, Shuo County in later generations) not far from Yanmen Fortress, and planned to dig coal in these two places.

Of course, it can also be said that a large amount of coal was found in these two places.

Feng Junhou sighed, and said to Deng Zhi:

"Uncle Deng, I'm also in a hurry. I still have a lot of things to do in Guanzhong. After searching for so long, I haven't found any iron ore."

"If you go to war easily, if you find iron ore elsewhere, wouldn't it be a waste of money and food?"

"The people under these things can't decide, so I have to find time to come and have a look."

At the end of spring, outside the Great Wall was still a bit chilly. Feng Junhou and Deng Jieshi rode tall horses side by side on the pasture outside the cold, letting the cool wind blow on their faces.

When Deng Zhi heard Feng Junhou's words, she couldn't help raising her voice:

"Don't waste it! How could it be wasted? This winter, the people of Bingzhou will spend the winter by pointing at these coals!"

Fortunately, in the south, even if there is no kang and coal stove, as long as there is food, the family can survive by gritting their teeth and huddled in the haystack.

But in the north, especially in places like Liangzhou and Bingzhou, it is not something that can be squeezed.

But if there is no fire to keep warm, then people will definitely freeze to death.

People live in this world, food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are indispensable.

Why did King Feng Gui employ so many barbarians as laborers, but the barbarians on the prairie still regard Feng Junhou as a god?

Isn't it because he helped the barbarians solve the basic necessities of life?

Each workshop has a batch of badly woven wool every year, that is, leftovers that cannot be sold.

But even these leftovers, if taken to the Hu people, are also treasures to keep out the cold.

The Liangzhou Workshop Meadow Fur Workshop, etc., distribute this kind of wool free of charge to handyman weavers every year, and it can also make people feel grateful.

The ones at home are more handy and changed into winter robes. Don't say that it is ugly or not, comfortable and uncomfortable, and the greatest comfort is not being exposed to cold.

Liu Bao, the commander of the Xiongnu army, and others, even the blankets used by the caravan to wrap the goods, were willing to pay for it.

Why?

It's really because of the cold.

Milk tea, which was popular in Longyou in the early years, has gradually become popular in Liangzhou.

I heard that this is a good thing made by Feng Junhou himself.

Wealthy Hu people drink a bowl of hot milk tea made from tea bricks, and their whole body will be warm.

If there is a small coal stove at home, it is most convenient to burn some coal for heating and boiling water for cooking.

What is it called? This is called a good day that gods don't change.

In the past when I was in the desert, that would be something I dare not even think about.

Why did Zhao Sanqian lead the iron cavalry to destroy several families of Liangzhou wealthy families, but the whole Liangzhou remained calm?

Isn't it because people have a fixed mind?

Who would let the good life go by, and instead go to the business of tying his head to the waist of his trousers?

Isn't this sick?

Now don't say that you are dragging the Hu people to rebel, and the Hu people know it. It would be good if you don't put a sack on you and go to the government to receive the reward.

Happiness is all based on comparison. As long as the living standards of the people under the rule continue to improve, does it matter whether you are a daughter of a thousand daughters at night or three thousand at a time?

That is, 10,000 a day is up to you—as long as you don’t touch my wife and daughter.

Unless you add money!

Deng Zhi has been in Longyou for so many years, but he has seen with his own eyes how Feng Junhou governs the land where Han and Hu live together.

Even if you don't understand other things, don't you understand everything?

But Feng Junhou couldn't help laughing when he heard Deng Zhi's hasty tone:

"It turns out that Uncle Deng is worried about this, and rest assured, as long as Uncle Deng is willing to give Xinghan a convenience, the people of Bingzhou will definitely not be frozen this year."

After receiving Feng Junhou's guarantee, Deng Zhi felt relieved, and said with a smile:

"I also know that Xinghan will be in Bingzhou mainly to find iron ore."

Now Deng Zhi, no matter how you say it, can be regarded as one of the big men in the court-mainly because of his seniority and long life.

And he also has a son in Xinghanhui.

Xinghan will exchange the interests of Guanzhong for the iron smelting rights of Bingzhou. It can be said that this is somewhat of a gamble.

Therefore, in his view, the search for iron ore is the primary goal of Xinghanhui.

However, Feng Junhou has always been generous to himself, and promised not to let the people of Bingzhou suffer from the cold before he found the iron mine.

The implication is that the supply of coal will be guaranteed.

After getting the guarantee, Deng Zhi also patted her chest and promised:

"As for the matter of the iron mine, as long as I stay in Bingzhou for one day, I will definitely open the door to Xinghanhui, but please rest assured, my nephew."

The two big bosses of the big man were engaged in some kind of dirty power and money transaction, when suddenly there was a muffled rumble of thunder in the distance.

Deng Zhi looked in the direction of the thunder, which was the direction where Xinghan would enclose the land.

"I heard from the people below that since the beginning of spring, even on sunny days, there will be thunder from time to time."

Deng Zhi seemed to think of something, and turned to look at Feng Junhou with some doubts:

"Nephew, will you be okay?"

Feng Junhou smiled:

"Don't worry, Uncle Deng, what's the matter? Even if there is an event, it's still in the wilderness, and it's not in the way."

"By the way, Uncle Deng, it's best to warn the local people not to run there if there is nothing to do. There will always be some strange things in mining places."

"I remember when I was digging coal in Nanxiang, a three-foot-long worm was dug up in the mountain. Some people said it was about to become a dragon."

"So if someone sneaks in out of curiosity and sees something rare, then rumors will spread, and the people will panic."

Looking at Feng Junhou's determined look of not being surprised, Deng Zhi only said that he had little experience and didn't know much about mining and other things.

Now nodded and said:

"Since my nephew said so, I'll let people pay attention."

The capital of the Xinghan Society didn't care, so naturally Deng Zhi wouldn't worry about him either.

To put it bluntly, even if someone was actually killed by Lei Pei, it would not be a big deal.

Because apart from the people from the Xinghan Society, the rest are either laborers, or criminals assigned by the government, and some Hu people from Bingzhou.

"There is one more thing, please pay attention to Uncle Deng. Taiyuan County still needs to pay attention to farming." Feng Junhou held a horsewhip in his hand, and pointed to the large grassland in front of him, "It is not suitable to grow food outside the Great Wall."

"So in the future, the food here will still have to rely on Uncle Deng to transport it from Taiyuan."

With the Yanmen Fort as the boundary, although the Datong Plain in the north can grow part of the grain, the output is not too high, and it still depends on the supply of part of the fort.

The Taiyuan Plain to the south of Yanmensai is the real core of Bingzhou's essence, and it is also the main grain-producing area of ​​Bingzhou.

Every base of the Xinghan Society will have a food supply base.

Full-time workers need to consume a lot of calories. In an era when protein supply is not sufficient, the demand for food is even stronger.

The Taiyuan Plain is the food supply base planned by Feng Junhou.

"Nephew, don't worry, as soon as the spring started this year, the Xinghan Society brought a lot of farm tools and grain seeds to Taiyuan."

"Speaking of which, this time, the old man has really gained too much honor from his nephew. If he can't even do this well, how can he have the face to occupy the position of governor of Bingzhou?"

While Deng Zhi answered, she sighed in her heart:

Relying on Xinghan Club, everything is very convenient.

Others have to use a lot of strength to do things. If Xinghan will help, they only need to use three parts of strength, and they are already much stronger than others.

The two were talking, but saw a group of people galloping in the distance.

When Deng Zhi saw the appearance of the people and horses clearly, he said to Feng Junhou:

"The old man has other things, so I won't bother you."

Feng Junhou cupped his hands: "Uncle Deng, please do it yourself."

At this time, it was none other than Guan Xiaojunhou who was leading the people over.

In this team of carriages and horses, there was not only a carriage, but also several carts pulled by mules.

The wheels of the cart are much taller and larger than ordinary carts, and the entire cart has been specially designed and reinforced. Although the structure is simple, it is convenient to pull goods on the grassland.

This kind of big cart is exactly Feng Junhou's improvement of the Lele cart that has been handed down for thousands of years in the grasslands of later generations.

Guan Xiaojunhou rode up to Feng Junhou, and the car behind him lifted the window, revealing Amei's pretty face.

In Amei's blinking eyes, there was a light called joy.

Seeing her small appearance, Feng Junhou was overjoyed, and looked at Guan Xiaojunhou again.

Guan Xiaojunhou, who was always cold in front of outsiders, couldn't hide his excitement at this moment between his brows.

"Camp and rest!"

With the dispersal of the guard camp, Feng Junhou looked at his two wives and concubines: "How?"

"Alang, it's really, really, really amazing!"

Guan Xiaojunhou, who has always been calm, couldn't wait to give a thumbs up, "It's really amazing! That big mountain was blown up in half..."

"Exaggerated, how can it be so powerful?"

Feng Junhou smiled and shook his head, "At most, a big hole will be blown up."

How big is the equivalent of TNT in later generations before we dare to say that it can blow up half a mountain?

Not to mention that what is used now is black gunpowder - after years of testing by Amei, it should be the best formula.

Most importantly, master the equivalents used in each situation.

The purpose of coming to Bingzhou this time is to test all types of equivalents, and finally compile them into practical guidance materials.

But even if it is the best formula, if you have mastered the equivalent, there is no way to compare with TNT.

"It's almost the same!" Guan Xiaojunhou didn't care so much, but seeing her was full of joy, "According to my concubine, blowing up the city is enough."

There is a huge difference between blowing up half a mountain and blowing up a city.

Most of the current cities are built of rammed earth, and even the counterweight trebuchet can't stop it.

However, Feng Junhou is not easy to attack Guan Xiaojunhou who is imagining leading an army with explosives to blow up the world.

He looked at Ah Mui and asked another question:

"How, the coal there may burn out sulfur?"

Amei shook her head:

"The quality of the coal there is considered to be good, but it is not good enough to make sulfur."

"It's okay." Feng Junhou said with a smile, "The quality of the coal is good, it's a good thing."

"From Pingcheng to Mayi, the underground is full of coal. There must be some suitable for sulfur refining. Let's go to Pingcheng tomorrow to have a look."

Hearing his own A Lang's words, Guan Xiaojunhou suddenly remembered something:

"Ah Lang, Pingcheng and Mayi can now be regarded as lands outside the Great Wall, and there are thieves in the east, so we need to be more careful."

"Don't worry, Mr. Xi, the eyes of the world are now only looking at Luoyang, the city of Yehe in the east of the river." Feng Junhou smiled mysteriously, "I am interested in Youzhou."

"Youzhou?"

Feng Junhou smiled slightly:

"Yes, Youzhou. There are places in the world that can produce high-quality war horses, but there are three places in Liangzhou, Bingzhou and Youzhou. Now Liangzhou and Bingzhou are under the control of the big man."

"Wei thief's current war horses are all produced in Youzhou. If you don't have Youzhou's war horses, within a few years, Wei thief's cavalry will be useless."

The lifespan of horses in later generations is about 30 years, but this is in the case of scientific breeding.

But in this era without scientific animal husbandry, it is almost enough to live for 25 years.

Horses are the earliest and the earliest, and they have to be three years old before they can be selected to enter the army.

After entering the army, it needs to be trained for another one to two years before it can be ridden on the battlefield.

If it is lucky enough to survive on the battlefield, and the battles are not frequent, it can serve until it is about twelve years old.

Because that is its peak period, after that age, it will start to decline, and forcing it to charge will only delay it on the battlefield.

At this time, it can basically be transferred to the logistics department to carry grain and grass.

But this is an ideal situation, and the actual situation is often:

Most of the war horses died or were injured on the battlefield before they were twelve years old, and could no longer be war horses.

Or because of too frequent battles and riding too much, it caused it to enter aging early.

Wei Guo originally ruled the world with fine cavalry, and with the secrets brought by Yang Yi, it is believed that Wei Guo's cavalry will have a huge improvement.

But now, Feng Junhou smiled evilly, he no longer planned to play cavalry against cavalry with Wei Guo.

The ghost king's gaze was directed towards Youzhou, intending to draw on the bottom line.

Horseless Trooper, do you want to play?