Chapter 66 It seems that Yang has already offended people before he arrived in Xingyang
Chapter 66
"My dear brother, you are really quick in your thinking, and you can tell the truth with just one point." Zheng Yuancong nodded slightly.
"There are only three places for tributes in Xingyang County every year. Although my Zheng family is the most popular in Xingyang, the Deng family is also deeply rooted in Xingyang."
As Zheng Yuancong talked about it, Yang Qian also understood the inside story.
Deng Ming had previously learned from his cousin, the princess Bo, that under Deng's lobbying, the prefect Wang Wei had intentionally not recommended him as a tribute scholar this year.
But who could have expected that Yang Qian would rise to prominence and become a blockbuster. He would solve such a serious problem as the typhoid plague.
He also offered advice to control locusts, benefiting the people of the entire Xingyang County, and his song "Compassion for the Farmers" spread throughout Xingyang and even the Eastern Capital, and the emperor was aware of his reputation.
Under such circumstances, if Wang Wei, the governor of Xingyang, turned a blind eye, he might be impeached by the imperial censor.
As for the other two tribute candidates, compared to the middle-class Deng Ming, they are both talented and talented people with a great reputation in Xingyang.
Therefore, Deng Ming, who was considered a well-connected person, was removed from the list, and Yang Qian took his place. Even if Wang Taishou secretly informed Deng, he would definitely recommend Deng Ming next year.
But after all, he is also the direct grandson of the Deng clan leader of one of the most powerful families in Xingyang. He is a proud and arrogant person. How can he calm down when he suddenly sees Yang Qian, the enemy who took away his place?
"It seems that Yang has already offended many people before he arrived in Xingyang." Yang Qian shook his head and smiled.
To be honest, the tribute quota may be like a piece of cake to others, but in the eyes of Yang Qian, who only wants to grow up, it is more useless than a pity to abandon and tasteless chicken ribs.
The celebration banquet did not break up because Deng Ming and the other two scholars left early.
The music started playing again, and with the repeated persuasion of the Zheng brothers, Yang Qian drank two cups, even if it was a small sip, and then he happily went to Deng's house.
Early the next morning, Yang Qian followed Zheng Yuanxun to Zheng's workshop outside the city. A large number of straight-shaft plows were placed in the workshop.
A large number of craftsmen are working hard to dismantle those straight-shaft plows into parts and then begin to transform them. There have been no less than a hundred modified curved-shaft plows.
Zheng Yuanxun told Yang Qian that not only the Zheng family, but also many gentry in Xingyang who had a lot of land came to visit one after another after hearing about the efficiency of the Quyuan plow. Some even sent people directly to the Zheng family's fields to work on it.
Intuitively observe the farming efficiency of this curved shaft plow.
Of course, Zheng was happy to share it. After all, they were helping Wang Wei, the prefect, to promote the song Yuanli.
Seeing the rapid spread of Quyuanli, Yang Qian was relieved. Although Quyuanli could not solve the food problem.
But it can save a lot of manpower and animal power, allowing people to cultivate more fields and harvest more food with the same effort.
Next, it was naturally time for Zheng to fulfill his promise. Zheng Yuanxun did not disappoint Yang Qian, with thirty fat and strong cattle, between three and six years old.
Wen Sixing and the Yang family veterinarian who came with him both told Yang Qian that these cattle were of high quality.
Farm cattle generally mature at the age of three, and their life span is between fifteen and twenty years. Three to six years old is an excellent working period.
Looking at these thirty fat and strong Yang Qian, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, turned around, and saluted Zheng Yuanxun. "I cannot thank you enough for a kindness. Brother Zheng's gift will be deeply remembered by Yang."
"My dear brother, please don't be polite to me. It's just thirty cattle, it's nothing. Since my dear brother likes it, how about we go through the formalities?"
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Whether you want to sell or give away ancient cattle, you must register with the government, because in ancient times, cattle were a national strategic resource.
It is not even allowed to slaughter farm cattle at will, which will lead to imprisonment. Unless the cattle are old or sick and have lost the ability to work, they can be slaughtered and sold for meat only after government approval.
Therefore, the thirty cattle sold by Zheng to Yang Qian must be certified and recorded by officials in Xingyang. Moreover, after the thirty cattle arrive in Xingze, they must also be certified by the officials in Xingze.
Inspection and identification.
To do such a thing, Yang Qian and Zheng Yuanxun did not need to go to the government. When they heard that the Zheng government was selling cattle, the officials in Xingyang took the initiative to send officials to deal with the matter.
The officials and servants registered some farm cattle, and then returned to the Yamen to file the records. They were busy for a whole afternoon, and it was only at dusk that everything was completed.
But it was already late, so Yang Qian had to stay another night in Xingyang. Early the next morning, Yang Qian was planning to leave for Xingze, but before he could say goodbye to the Zheng brothers, a messenger came from the county governor's office.
People asked to see Yang Qian.
Wang Wei, the governor of Xingyang County, heard that Yang Qian was in Xingyang and summoned Yang Qian to go and explain.
Yang Qian couldn't help but feel a little confused. This prefect was very fond of him. Of course, it was hard for Yang Qian to refuse, but the cattle had to be sent back in time.
Wen Sixing suggested, "Master, how about this? I'll send the cattle to Xingze first, leaving some capable men behind..."
Yang Qian looked at the thirty cattle and the manpower he had brought with him. He thought for a while and shook his head. "No, it's a day's walk from here to Xingze. You can take the cattle with them first."
Return to Xingze."
"Anyway, after I see the prefect, I will take the car back to Xingze."
"This is not good. How about leaving a few more people for you to dispatch?"
"That's not necessary. Zhili and I can travel in the same car. It's more convenient and faster. Besides, if there are more people left, who will come to watch the cattle?"
Yang Qian brought more than ten servants, plus the five who came to Zheng's place to instruct the crop plowing methods, almost one person had to look after two oxen.
Traveling a long way, if there are fewer people and the cattle are lost, it will be a big trouble.
Wen Sixing thought so and led a group of people and cattle to start marching towards Xingze, while Yang Qian said goodbye to the Zheng brothers and Hu Wei.
He boarded his carriage, accompanied by Zhili, his personal scholar, and followed the messenger to the governor's mansion.
The county governor's mansion was much more elegant than the small county government office in Xingze County. With the help of a messenger to guide the way, Yang Qian had an unimpeded journey and went straight to a quiet and elegant house.
A waiter brought a clay stove, a tea set, and a mess of seasonings, as if he was going to make tea for Yang Qian on the spot.
Yang Qian, who was afraid of tea soup as much as medicinal juice, immediately became anxious. "Wait a minute, I'll just drink some boiled water. There's no need to go to such trouble."
The waiter was stunned for a long time before confirming that Yang Qian really just wanted to drink boiled water.
As if because his superb talents could not be used, the waiter in a bad mood made Yang Qian a glass of water and stepped aside.
A cup of boiled water was boiled until it became warm and then cooled. Yang Qian finally saw a middle-aged man in scarlet official uniform walking towards him with a smile.
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