This is an independent small warehouse in the manor. When Li Zhang and the wild dog entered, they immediately smelled a strange smell. Although it was smelly, it was not strong. When Butler Zhou opened a bag in the warehouse, he immediately exposed the black seeds with strange smell inside. These seeds were about the size of beans and were covered with a layer of black gray on the outside. If you don’t look carefully, you might be mistaken for sheep dung.

Li Zhang looked at these seeds but felt very friendly. He immediately stepped forward and grabbed a handful in his hand. After careful identification, he found that it was indeed cotton seeds. The reason why they were black was mainly because a layer of wood ash was wrapped on the outside of the seeds. Perhaps it was for moisture protection or to make fertilizer for the seeds. Li Zhang didn't know much about cotton, and even these seeds were bought from the Western Regions.

It is said that it is the Western Regions, but it is actually the Xinjiang area in later generations, which is also the traditional cotton planting area. It is said that as early as the Tang Dynasty, Gaochang Kingdom was famous for its abundant production of white folded cloth. White folded cloth is the nickname for cotton. During the Song Dynasty, cotton planting did not expand to the mainland. It was just that people planted it in Hainan, but Hainan was too far away, so Li Zhang asked Chou Niang to contact several Hu merchants in the Western Regions and then bought the seeds of these cotton from them.

Cotton was planted very late in the Central Plains. It is said that it was only during the Yuan Dynasty that large-scale planting began. There are two main reasons. First, the people in the Central Plains mainly plant food on the land. After all, food is the most important thing for people, and it is true that they can eat enough. Other economic crops need to be ranked behind. Second, the Central Plains used to be linen, and there was no large demand for cotton. After all, the power of tradition is very huge, and it is also a very long process to replace cotton.

However, the situation has changed now, mainly because after the large-scale promotion of potatoes, grain is no longer a problem that has troubled the Song Dynasty, and even a low grain injury to farmers. Li Zhang felt that farmers could plant a variety of cash crops to make up for the losses, and the best cash crop is naturally cotton, because this is related to the prospects of the textile industry.

Speaking of the textile industry, it is no exaggeration to say that the textile industry in the Song Dynasty almost defeated the world. Silk alone was enough to make countless people envious. Every year, silk transactions alone could bring countless wealth to the Song Dynasty. In addition, the linen textiles in the Song Dynasty were also developed. Not only were the middle and lower classes usually worn linen, but they could also sell the surrounding tribes and small countries. For example, in the transactions with the grassland people, linen is one of the big heads.

However, no matter how fine the linen is, its defects are still irreparable. After all, the fibers of the linen are too thick, and it is not comfortable to wear on the body. In contrast, cotton cloth does not have this disadvantage. It can be worn close to the body or dyed beautiful colors to make coats. The cost is much lower than silk, so it is easier to weave.

In addition, Li Zhang also thought that the industrial revolution in Britain in later generations actually started with the textile industry, so he also wanted to try whether he could replicate the industrial revolution in later generations in the Song Dynasty. After all, the conditions in all aspects of the Song Dynasty are no worse than those in Britain before the Industrial Revolution, and even have more advantages than Britain, such as sufficient resources, large population, vast territory, strong economy and culture, etc.

Of course, the most important thing is Li Zhang, a time traveler. He is familiar with the historical process and can make some minor changes to history to promote history to the right path. It would be even better if the industrial revolution could be completed ahead of schedule. Of course, this is just the vision conceived by Li Zhang, and he is not sure whether it can be realized.

After checking the cotton seeds, Li Zhang immediately instructed Butler Zhou to plant the cotton. Generally, cotton can grow for five or six months, and the shortest one will take three or four months. Now is a good time to plant cotton.

It is worth mentioning that the ugly girl not only bought cotton seeds, but also had several slaves who knew how to grow cotton. She was also in the manor and Li Zhang did not go to see them. She asked Mr. Zhou to watch the arrangements. At the same time, she organized people to learn about cotton planting techniques from these Western Regions slaves, and tried to plant cotton early, and then weave it into cotton cloth to give it to Liu E. She should be very happy to promote the economic crop of cotton.

It was getting late, and Li Zhang and the Wild Dog stayed in the manor for one night. Li Zhang rarely came here once, so Mr. Zhou immediately killed chickens and sheep and made a sumptuous banquet. Anyway, there were wild dogs there, so there was no need to worry about the remaining amount. Speaking of which, after the wild dog entered puberty, the appetite was even more amazing, but he was not fat. I really don’t know where he ate his meal?

After dinner, Li Zhang was reading in the room and the wild dog was practicing martial arts outside. When it was almost the second day, the two of them rested separately. Li Zhang slept in the inner room, but the wild dog rushed to the beam with a quilt in his arms.

This kid has no sense of security since he was sleeping. He either slept in a place where others could not reach, or had to sleep in a sealed space with cover on all sides, such as a coffin. In his bedroom, he put a thick wooden box as a bed. He drifted into the box and covered the lid every night before he could fall asleep. In fact, it was similar to a coffin, but the style had been changed. After all, it was a bit unlucky to put a coffin at home.

At night, when Li Zhang was sleeping well, he was suddenly awakened by the movements outside. At first, he hadn't reacted, but then he found that someone was fighting outside, which made him immediately take out a pistol from under the pillow, then jumped out of the bed and came to the door, and opened a slit to look out.

As a result, the moonlight outside was leaking like mercury. The wild dog was fighting with a man in black with a short knife. Although Li Zhang did not understand martial arts, he also saw that the wild dog showed an overwhelming advantage. The man in black was unable to resist it. Finally, he tried to escape with a fake move. Unfortunately, the wild dog shot out a flying knife and hit the other party's throat. Then the other party fell to the ground and struggled for a few times and stopped moving.

"Are these people coming again?" Seeing the battle over, Li Zhang pushed the door and walked out and asked. The wild dog escaped from the ground and had been chased many times before. Those who chased him were his brothers, because only the strongest of their brothers could survive.

"Well, I went to the underground some time ago, which may have alarmed these people." The wild dog said at this time and walked to the man in black, then picked up the other person's face towel and revealed a face that was somewhat similar to him, but he was older than him and looked over 20 years old.

"I know, do you have any plans for the future?" Li Zhang also came over and said helplessly. If he was right, the fake Shui Yuanzi might be the father of a wild dog, and the other party was a big pervert. He actually raised his son as a worm. I really don't know what he was thinking?

Wild dogs often didn't get into their homes some time ago, and when they came back, they also had a faint smell of rotten smell. Although he had carefully cleaned it, he still could not hide the smell because it was a smell brought from the ground and it usually dissipated slowly in ten days and half a month. So Li Zhang had long guessed that the wild dog went underground, but the wild dog didn't take the initiative to say it, so he wouldn't ask, because he knew that the wild dog was a very independent person. When he wanted to tell him, he would naturally say it, for example, now.

When he heard Li Zhang's words, the wild dog showed a hesitant expression. At this time, Li Zhang took the lead again and said: "If you want to say something, you will be spared. You are my brother, your business is mine. Moreover, the family has developed to this point, and there is no problem in protecting your safety."

The wild dog seemed to be very touched when he heard Li Zhang's words. He immediately touched the corner of his mouth and showed a rare smile, then he said, "I won't leave. The place you are here is my home!"

When Li Zhang heard the wild dog say this, he finally felt relieved. At least the wild dog has a sense of belonging to the family. Since he said this, he will definitely not leave easily.

However, at this time, the wild dog hesitated for a moment, and then said again: "But I think it's not a solution to always be so passive, so I went underground some time ago to inquire about the situation. Finally, I have some understanding of the current situation of the ghost beggar, so I want to take the initiative!"

"Take the initiative? Why do you take the initiative?" Li Zhang showed a puzzled look when he heard this, because the ghost beggars hid underground all year round, and even the court could not do anything to them. What's the use of a wild dog alone?

"Kill!" The wild dog was coldly spitting out a word from the gap between his teeth, and then explained, "In fact, the number of ghost beggars is not as many as the outside world imagines. The underground conditions are harsh, and not all pits are suitable for ghost beggars to live in. I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child, so that one day I will kill all ghost beggars. Now it is time to do it!"

When Li Zhang heard the murderous declaration of the wild dog, he didn't know what to say for a moment. Although the wild dog is indeed a martial arts master, coupled with night vision and natural divine power, he is indeed the best killer, but no matter how powerful he is, he is still a human being. He will be tired of it. Even if there are few ghost beggars underground, there are still thousands of people. When will he kill these thousands of people? And if he falls into the siege, how many can he kill alone?

"Wild Dog, if you believe me, why not calm down and listen to me. In recent years, I have been carefully observing the terrain of Tokyo City and have a general idea of ​​dealing with the ghost beggar, but you still need your cooperation!" Li Zhang said again at this time.

Although Li Zhang did not explicitly reject the wild dog, the meaning in his words was clearly expressed. After all, a person's strength is too limited and he is easily plotted by others. However, since the day he learned about the wild dog's background, Li Zhang has been thinking about the ghost beggar. However, the time was not ripe before, and he and the wild dog were too young and had limited abilities, but now both of them have grown up and have enough ability to eliminate the ghost beggar.
Chapter completed!