72. Chapter 72: Drought, firmly believe that we should dig a well (Third update)

Author: Farmer's One Pot

Chapter 72 Drought: Believe in digging a well (Third update)

When the two met the prince, Zhu Biao had just finished a class.

The person who heard the report said that the two of them had something important to do. Zhu Biao did not dare to delay and called over to inquire.

"Your Highness, letter." Zhu Taisan took out the lacquer-sealed letter and handed it over with both hands.

Zhu Biao was stunned, and then he quickly received it. He carefully checked the envelope and the lacquer seal of the letter, took out the same seal and put it on top. It was indeed the one for Xiaqiu Village.

Someone nearby lit a candle, and Zhu Biao sealed the paint on it and baked it. He opened the letter and took out a piece of paper, which was the note.

His eyes widened as he stared at the words on the note, which read: Next year, in the fourth year of Hongwu, there will be drought in Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi and Zhili Changzhou, Linhao, Beiping, Hejian, and Yongping.

His hands were shaking. He swallowed and took a deep breath. After more than ten breaths, he stabilized.

Don't worry, there will be earthquakes next year. Why will there be droughts in so many places next year? They are all places where wheat is grown.

"Your Highness, there is also this." Zhu Taisi handed over the book and the title book. He was very curious about what was written on the note but did not dare to take a look.

Zhu Biao put the note back into the envelope, put it in his pocket, and then read the question book.

The content in the title book is the purpose of the book, how to raise livestock well, what diseases the livestock suffer from, early prevention methods and how to treat the disease.

The county has already copied a copy and sent it to the prefecture. Ningguo Prefecture is expected to start sending people to villages and markets to teach people soon.

Zhu Biao put down the title book, read again, and received veterinary treatment.

He remembered Sanhuang plus Baisan, turned over the book, and found a catalog corresponding to the same disease. When he turned to that page, he found that there was indeed such a prescription.

"What a treasure passed down from generation to generation! This book will prevent the death of countless livestock every year in the Ming Dynasty. With the addition of silage, even if the grass dries up in the winter in the north, the cattle and sheep will not lose fat."

Zhu Biao made some comments, took his things with him, and was about to go find his father. After taking a few steps, he stopped and asked, "Is there anything to eat?"

"Back to Your Highness, there are old duck soup and steamed buns, one hundred portions, delicious!" Zhu Taisan clicked his lips as he spoke.

"Okay, give me one share and send the rest to the harem."

Zhu Biao didn't think about giving it to his men again. You had already eaten it in the village.

Besides, you usually eat in the village, so I promise you won’t eat less. Let’s have something else to eat for lunch today!

…

When Zhu Biao met Queen Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang had not yet gotten off work. The boat was going fast today and used a special express flag.

Other ships that can take the initiative to avoid after seeing it must do so. Those that cannot take the initiative to avoid should try to stay in position and not move, so that the express ship can make a better judgment.

At this time, there were many ships on the river and in the river. After the autumn harvest, the land tax was paid, and before the end of the year, things were transported to Nanjing to sell.

"Here comes Biao'er. It's been hard studying!" Queen Ma was happy to see her eldest son.

"It's not hard to study, mother. The village sent me duck soup and steamed buns, as well as a medical book on livestock management, and a lacquered letter announcing the drought in many places next year."

Zhu Biao put the title book, medical books, and letters on the table. The old duck soup needed to be heated, and it was served in a casserole. The casserole was sent by the palace.

When the village delivers food, sometimes it also brings utensils. Zhu Yuanzhang is afraid that the village will not have enough and the village has to go around to buy it, so he simply sends it as the tableware in the palace is better.

Empress Ma ignored the old duck soup and medical books. She took the letter first, pulled it out and read it: "Just a note? Why are there so many places suffering from drought? God is so blind!"

She didn't even question whether what was written on the note was true. Xiaqiu Village dug a well last year when the weather was good and talked about the drought with other villages.

As expected, there was a drought this year, and Chongba went to the suburban altar to perform the Seven Star Steps.

Obviously, an expert can read the sky, much better than Qin Tianjian.

"I don't know how to deal with it. There is a lot of winter wheat there. There will be drought next year and the harvest will be poor in spring and summer. Will it be possible to dig a well in time?"

Zhu Biao was worried, what should he do if he knew there would be a drought next year? Four wells were drilled in Xiaqiu Village, and the villagers were obedient.

If we were to tell people from other places that there was going to be a drought, they wouldn't believe it, and when the drought actually happened, it would be too late.

"I'm going to make a stir-fry with cucumbers and eggs. Your father likes radish skin with aged vinegar. Mix it with some."

Queen Ma couldn't think of a good idea for a while, so she simply cooked the dishes first. It would save trouble today, otherwise she would have to fry two more dishes.

Unless you are really tired, let the people from Guangroku Temple do it. What they cook is not as good as what you cook yourself? Chonghachi likes to eat what he cooks.

After the old duck soup in the casserole was heated up, Zhu Yuanzhang arrived home, and Queen Ma helped him change clothes.

"I heard on the way that Xiaqiu Village sent old duck soup and steamed buns. Sister, are you worried?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, and suddenly found that his mother-in-law frowned, and then looked at his eldest son standing there with the same sad look on his face.

Queen Ma washed his hands for him, sat down at the table, and then said: "The man has sent a letter, seal it with lacquer, and it's here."

"What's the big deal?" Zhu Yuanzhang stopped laughing. He took the letter and read it, a note. After reading it, he closed his eyes.

After a while he opened his eyes: "Dig a well, the yamen organized manpower to dig a well, call Su Rinamu, the supervisor of Qintian Prison, eh! Don't be afraid after eating!"

The Su Rinamu mentioned by Zhu Yuanzhang was from Hui Hui. This year, the Qin Tian Jian before he took the Seven Star Steps called Hui Si Tian Jian.

There were also Hui Hui people in relevant positions in previous dynasties. They were good at astronomy and had Hui Hui calendar.

There was a drought, so going back to Sitianjian didn't help him at all. As a result, on the thirteenth day after he finished walking, he changed back to Sitianjian to Qintianjian, and the prison was changed to the current one.

As soon as the lid of the casserole was opened, the aroma came out. Zhu Yuanzhang smelled it and said: "It's more delicious than the one in Guanglu Temple. How can the steamed buns in Xiaqiu Village be whiter than those in the palace?"

Empress Ma couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the steamed buns were almost the same, and the flour in the palace was white. Chongba just thought his village was good.

After everyone finished the meal happily, Surinamu from Qintian Prison was called over. After saluting, His Majesty asked: "Where will there be drought next year?"

Surinamu: "..."

Where can I look here? If you ask whether it will rain tomorrow, you can also guess the clouds and wind based on experience. If you directly ask whether there will be drought next year, who can know?

"I don't know, sir," Surinamu said truthfully.

"Go back to Qintian Prison and ask the others. If anyone knows, I will reward you heavily." Zhu Yuanzhang did not embarrass the other party and asked him to go back and find the person.

Surinamu returned to Qin Tian Prison with a lot of questions and told his subordinates the news. If anyone can see it, Your Majesty will give him a favor.

After hearing this, everyone immediately forgot about it. If we can't get this reward, do we think we are gods? If we have the ability, can I stay here?

…

In Xiaqiu Village, Zhu Wentian didn't have that big of a worry. He followed the village chief to see off Li Zhixian and others and sent them to the entrance of the village.

Li Zhixian is going back to the county seat to pick up the books copied by others, and then remove the twenty-one villages except Xiaqiu Village.

When raising livestock in the village, he had to come and teach simple and common things.

Others can only wait until the villagers' livestock becomes sick and they cannot detect the symptoms, or it is difficult to judge, and then go to the county government office to ask someone.

The villagers are basically illiterate, so it would be difficult for them to memorize the entire book!

The officials drove away in two cars, which contained gifts from the village, including food, soap, soap, and glycerin for wiping lips and hands when it was dry and cold in winter.
Chapter completed!