Chapter 53 Yingze County officials who can't wait to promote the new plow)
Chapter 53
Back in the mansion, after hearing what the father and son said, Mr. Han also expressed his deep approval.
"Husband, I also think what Qian'er said makes sense. Qian'er is still young. Now that Xingyang is suffering from floods, he has been in the spotlight again and again. If he continues like this, it will do a lot of harm and no good."
"It's better for you, husband, to step forward and take the credit. Qian'er and I will be more stable..."
Yang Ning looked at his wife and children beside him, and couldn't help but feel a hint of embarrassment on his face. "That's all, Qian'er is my child anyway, so I, as a father, take credit for his achievements."
"Thank you, father, for covering up for the child." Yang Qian quickly gave Yang Ning a sincere salute, expressing his attitude.
Uncle Song, the housekeeper who also knew the inside story, also nodded silently with deep understanding.
Yang Ning's vacation only lasted five days. Except for the first two days when he was free and happy, he almost spent the next few days in the fields in order to get familiar with and understand the structure of the Quyuan plow that Yang Qian gave him and its farming methods.
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Yang Qian, the main creator, naturally followed his father, staying together in the fields and watching the tenants try plowing with the curved shaft plow.
The villagers of Daze Village and the tenants of Yang Mansion are aware of the benefits of this kind of curved-column plow, and many people directly ask for help in transforming the straight-column plows in their homes into curved-column plows.
Yang Ning, who has always been friendly and regards the villagers of Daze Village as one, will naturally not refuse. After all, the entire Daze Village is filled with the sound of saw blades, cutting wood, and the improved curved shaft plow breaking ground in the fields.
"If this curved shaft were made three-thirds thinner, there should be no problem. However, the wood material used to make plows in each household is different. If it is made too thin, it will be easily damaged."
Yang Ning, who was wearing regular clothes, looked at the newly modified curved shaft plow in front of him, while discussing in a low voice with Yang Qian standing next to him.
"Actually, the most appropriate material to use is iron pipes. Unfortunately, the quality of iron products is difficult to guarantee, and the price is much higher than that of wood."
Although Yang Qian was not good at farming, the structures and parameters provided by the system allowed him to answer questions in front of Yang Ning.
"Master, Young Master, Xu County Cheng is here..." Zhili's voice sounded from behind.
Yang Qian turned around and saw Xu Xian Cheng looking at the Qu Yuan Li lying on the ground with a surprised look on his face.
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"My official has met Yang Langzhong, but I didn't expect that Yang Langzhong would still worry about national affairs even if he went back to his hometown to visit his relatives. I really admire him."
Xu County Magistrate came here to deliver land deed documents to the Yang family. As soon as he entered Daze Village, he heard that Yang Ning had made a light and easy-to-use plow and was trying it out.
Just now in the crowd, he also saw a farmer holding a curved shaft plow with one hand and holding an ox rope with the other hand. He turned a corner in the field easily and leisurely before continuing to plow.
After solemnly handing the box containing the land deed documents to Uncle Song, the housekeeper, Xu County Cheng had no intention of leaving. Qu Yuuli, who had been praised repeatedly by the villagers of Daze Village, also made his eyes shine.
"You only need one oxen and one person to plow three acres of land per day. Compared with the straight-hook plows of the past, this is simply miraculous."
"Mr. Yang is worthy of being a minister of the Ministry of Industry. If this curved shaft plow can be rolled out across the country, I don't know how much manpower and animal power can be saved. It will actually be a farming tool that benefits the whole world..."
Faced with Xu Xian Cheng's crazy flattery, Yang Ning, a humble gentleman, was a little embarrassed.
"Brother Xu has said before that this thing is still being tested. If we want to promote it, it won't take more than ten years. I'm afraid..."
"Yes, the Sui Dynasty has a vast land and abundant resources. If we want the people to be familiar with and use this curved shaft plow, it really requires a lot of efforts from the court and the government."
Xu Xian Cheng looked at the curved shaft plow, but his eyes kept rolling.
Yang Ning also heard the meaning of Xu County Cheng's words.
"Brother Xu thinks, if this product is promoted in our Xingze County, how long will it take?"
When Xu Xian Cheng saw Yang Ning's gaze, he held his head high and said confidently.
"Given the reputation of Mr. Yang and Nephew Yang in Xingyang County, it will be easy for us to promote Quyuanli in Xingyang, not to mention our Xingze..."
"Tomorrow, Yang will return to Dongdu with a few plows. If the Prime Minister of Xu County thinks that this thing has great potential in Yingze, he can give it a try, but Yang thinks that this thing is a new type of farming tool after all."
"Now that we have not yet reached the stage of cultivation, it would be better for us, the Yang Mansion, to cultivate these ten thousand acres of wasteland first, to understand the pros and cons, and then promote it."
The Prime Minister of Xu County couldn't help but feel happy and saluted Yang Ning.
"This is what Yang Langzhong said when he tried to plan the country. The lower official also thinks this method is very appropriate, so he will do it according to Yang Langzhong's wishes. After a while, the lower official will return to the city to report to the county magistrate."
Xu Xian Cheng did not stay long. After receiving a new plow as a gift from Yang Ning, he happily rushed towards Xingze County.
Looking at the Prime Minister of Xu County who left shortly after arriving, Yang Qian said to Yang Ning.
"It seems that the Prime Minister of Xu County is also very concerned about the people's livelihood and suffering in this county."
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Yang Ning glanced at Yang Qian, smiled for a long time and said, "This is also a reason, but if this Quyuanli can be widely praised by the people, it will be praised by the court.
And Xingze County was the first to implement the Quyuan Li among the entire Sui Dynasty. For him and Magistrate Xu, there are only benefits and no harm."
Yang Qian glanced at his father, and Yang Ning gently patted Yang Qian's shoulder with his big hand. He didn't say anything, but this meaningful move was enough to prove that this official was indeed not that easy to do.
Otherwise, Yang Ning would not have acquiesced to Yang Qian's move to put the credit on him that day. Listening to Yang Ning's low sigh, Yang Qian felt more and more that his low-key development strategy was correct and wise.
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In the early morning of the fifth day, Yang Ning boarded the carriage. Behind the carriage, there were several newly made bent-shaft plows, and several followers were also ready to go.
Mother Han looked reluctant to leave, but what she said was urging her father to set off quickly and remember to avoid the hot noon.
Father Yang Ning nodded his head good-temperedly. After the couple whispered for a long time, Yang Ning's eyes fell on Yang Qian who was standing not far away, looking like he was doing nothing. He couldn't help but coughed twice in embarrassment.
"Qian'er, my father has to go back to Dongdu for business. You are in the house and serve your mother well. If you need anything, just ask someone to send a message to my father."
"Father, don't worry. I won't let you worry about the family affairs." Yang Qian nodded and assured.
"Husband, don't worry. Da Lang is so obedient. Now the house is safe and nothing will happen. But husband, you should take good care of yourself when you arrive in Dongdu..." Han said reluctantly.
Seeing Yang Ning's car slowly driving away into the distance, Yang Qian turned his head and saw his mother, Han, looking at his father's back longingly, her eyes red...
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