History of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 183 Shen Nong·Slash and Burn Farming

Feng Yun knew about the land of Xiangyang in his previous life, but rarely knew how it was laid out. But now he saw on the mountains that this was the Xiangyang Pass.

Why is Xiangyang the mouth of Hubei in the north and south? If it is broken, the land south of the Yangtze River is defenseless.

"There is a state of Lu on the opposite side. The state of Chu cannot defend the entire south of the Yangtze River with only Xiangyang."

Looking across the river from a distance, you can see clearly that it is a relatively low-lying place. Next to it is a small country, and you can still see the smoke curling up from cooking stoves.

On the other side, there are mountains, which are the mountains on the east side of the Zeng Kingdom. They are also a blocking place. Only a few camps can use the mountains to block the southern invasion of the Northern Kingdom.

Relying on this terrain, Feng Yun came to this conclusion.

"What Xiangyang?" Xiang Yan asked.

Feng Yun shook his head.

"There is nothing to say about something that doesn't exist."

"I came here just to observe the surroundings, see the Han River, and comment on what I feel."

"Go back, I'm afraid this fire will take a long time to burn."

Andi, on the side near the Han River, was still in flames.

Countries around the Han River are waiting and watching.

Someone even sent someone to inquire.

"Xiang Yan, please arrange for a few armored soldiers to go and tell you the whole story."

"promise."

…

Gu Gu: "It turns out to be Fengzi. We have not had any relations with the Chu State for a long time, but its mountains and waterways are connected. There is no road to make a road of its own. It is also time for Fengzi to live here... Come, prepare... etiquette, and send envoys

Send him to peace."

Lu Guo: "Fengzi...send an envoy to see off the gifts and look across the Han River...take less. After all, it will be difficult to cross the Han River."

Deng Guo: "Fengzi... hurry up and prepare a generous gift. I will go and see him in person. Although this great virtuous man lives in Chu, he is not from Chu. He is close to our country, Deng. How can we lose sight of him!"

Shen Guo: "No matter, no matter, why should I, Shen Guo, go to see a person who is granted the title of a small viscounty state?"

"You must know that our country, Shen, is like the great Zhou Dynasty. It governs two places. It can be seen that the king of Zhou has many great virtues. There is no need to look for small virtues."

Qian Guo: "Where is An Di? Let me send you some gifts. Don't pay too much attention."

Zeng Guo: "...Which piece of land did Chu State seal to Fengzi?"

"Fengzi helped a few people achieve enlightenment and showed the greatness of Zeng Guo's rituals and music. He can be called a close friend of a few people and should not be underestimated."

"And Fengzi is not from Chu. This Chu country behaves barbarically. Do you think that a fiefdom can make Fengzi belong to it?"

"snort!"

"So... I remember that there is a piece of uncultivated riverside depression at the corner of Zengdong. Although it is not fertile land, I think it is much better than what Jingchu gave me. It is also across the river from that piece of land."

"Let's entrust that piece of land to Fengzi... This will also prevent Chu State from saying that Fengzi is from Chu State and increase his luck in Chu State!"

"ah?"

"Your Majesty, there are hundreds of people living on that piece of land. They make a living by fishing and making straw and weaving mats. Do you want to move it?"

"Also give it to Fengzi, just a few common people."

"..."

"promise!"

For a time, because of a fire in Andi, many countries that were close to the border or not far apart sent envoys and presented gifts because of Feng Yun's reputation.

This trip shows how great the etiquette is!

at the same time--

"Fengzi, someone is coming across the river." A soldier came to report.

"who?"

As soon as I returned to the farmland, people gathered around me.

But they didn't dare to get too close, they were all respectful and didn't dare to overstep.

"Who is it?" Feng Yun asked again.

Baili Xi came with a dozen people at this time.

Look, how many rough clothes and linen clothes are shivering in the winter.

But it's not because it's cold in winter, and with the fire nearby, how can it be cold?

It's because there are armored soldiers, spears and sharp blades around them. These people are just common people, how dare they make mistakes.

But among them, there is a young man who is honest and honest. He is not afraid, but is polite and polite.

Seeing that Feng Yun was the master, he immediately bowed and said sternly: "I am a Zeng people on the bank of the Han River. I saw a fire on the other side of the river, so I came to check to prevent it from burning to Shennong Mountain."

Shennong Mountain…

Feng Yun remembered that to the west of this place was the mountain range where Shennongjia was located.

"There will be less snow this winter, but it will be dry. If it sparks a fire, it may be difficult to extinguish..."

"The great virtuous Shennong family has a righteous way here. To respect the virtues of our ancestors, we should be cautious. I hope you can know the virtues."

This person is still persuading.

"How dare you, a countryman like you, say that Fengzi is ignorant of virtue!" Xiang Yan got angry and drew out his sword.

People around him also glared angrily, and some even wanted to hit him.

These ten or so people had never seen this before. They lowered their heads and knelt down, begging for mercy.

"Okay." Feng Yun raised his hand to stop and shook his head.

It can be seen that the young man opposite is not afraid, but is overjoyed.

But after being happy, he blamed himself and hurriedly said: "Forgive me Fengzi, I didn't know it was Fengzi. How could Fengzi have no virtue? It's Yu Wuyan..."

"Take a break, take a break. You have good intentions. Others are watching the fire from the other side, but you can cross the water and save us."

"This is also a virtue."

Feng Yun saw that these people were still moist because of the heat rising from the fire.

No anger either.

After the others heard this, they also relaxed.

"Get up. It's getting late now. You'd better go back quickly so that your family won't worry."

"This fire is for slash-and-burn cultivation, not for burning Shennong's Mountain."

After hearing this, about ten people came to their senses and breathed a sigh of relief.

But just when the dozen or so people were about to leave, the young man said again: "Slash-and-burn farming, planting and resting every year, is a waste of fertile soil. It is rarely used at this time, so why not cultivate and plant?"

Ask persistently.

The dozen or so people all secretly supported this person.

Feng Yun smiled and said: "This winter we will slash and burn so as to weed, and we will plow the land again next spring."

The young man suddenly understood, but asked again: "How to do it in winter? Although there is no snow in the sky, it is difficult to plant seeds!"

The dozen or so people felt depressed, but the young man still refused to leave.

"Lei Ze gives birth to a baby, which is a foreigner's technique. It can expand the world for the human race. If you have this technique during winter farming, you will naturally be able to give birth."

"Leize is pregnant..." the young man murmured.

Stranger!

Yes, this is a world with strange people, but he is not a strange person and can only think in terms of ordinary people's behavior.

"Thank you Fengzi for informing me, sorry for bothering you."

The sun is setting. If you don't return home, you will be in trouble. The Han River is not so easy to cross.

"Xiang Yan, send someone to escort one or two."

"promise."

After crossing the Han River, Xiang Yan and others returned to safety.

"Xu Xing, what were you doing just now!" A strong man said angrily: "That's Fengzi, how can you ask random questions?"

"You still say Fengzi is immoral!" Another person also stepped forward to question.

Someone advised: "Fengzi is virtuous, please spare us, and we should not blame Xu Xing."

In this way, everyone let Xu Xing go.

Ke Xu Xing had a simple and honest face, but no hint of joy.

He looked at the wild Xu land and sighed: "This land is good, but Marquis Zeng had no intention of cultivating it on the grounds that the land was far away and the road was difficult, and the land was small and the fields were small. We, the Xu family, can only wear coarse linen clothes when we live here.

I make a living by weaving straw and mats between Jiang and Han."

Looking back at the distance from the Han River, the firelight was still there, but the light in Xu Xing's eyes was dimming.

"The king eats the people's food, but does not care about the people's health. He can gather grain in the barn and store treasure in the storehouse without having to work in the fields. Is this really a virtuous king?"

"Shennong is virtuous. He teaches the people to farm, tries it himself, and works the fields himself. This is virtuous!"

"..."

"Where is Fengzi...?"

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