At the end of September, when Zhao Ran was reading the supply report of magical weapons and talismans reported by the inspection fleet in his study, Zhuge Jiaguang came to see him excitedly.
As Zhao Ran's disciple, Zhuge Jiaguang has the right to enter without communication. When he, Guo Zhiwei and Long Qingwei moved the newly completed self-propelled plow into the study, they introduced it to Zhao Ran.
Zhao Ran's eyes widened when he saw the latest features of a magical weapon: "One soul-gathering talisman can last a whole day?"
Long Qingwei gave the precise figure: "I tried it three times in a row, and it lasted between fifteen and sixteen hours."
"In other words, the cost of one Spirit Gathering Talisman can plow more than one hundred acres of land?"
Long Qinghui continued to correct: "From 180 acres to 200 acres, the pear knife must be removed and re-sharpened."
Zhao Ran still couldn't believe it: "If you don't count the self-propelled plow itself, then the cost of plowing one acre of land is less than three cents of silver, which is one-twentieth of the previous price?"
Guo Zhiwei laughed and nodded, Zhuge Jiaguang's face was red, and Long Qinghui was almost in tears: "Abbott, it's been ten years, it's been ten years!"
Zhao Ran also sighed with emotion: "It takes ten years to sharpen a sword! Come on, Hui Chun Feng Lang Yuan, you guys try again and show me."
At this time, even Rong Niang was alarmed and followed Zhao Ran back to Chunfeng Langyuan. Long Qingwei started the self-propelled plow and started plowing on the experimental field.
Although it was impossible to tell how long the persistence lasted, Zhao Ran had witnessed it with his own eyes in the previous years' experiments. This time, the new self-propelled plow showed excellent performance. It was extremely powerful when plowing. The front was deliberately set
Several stones were directly broken. The walking was also very smooth, and the linkage of the four legs was quite coordinated. It was different from before at first glance. After looking at it for a moment, you can feel the functions of this self-propelled plow.
breakthrough.
Zhao Ran looked at it and asked: "What's the problem? How to do it?"
Long Qing exclaimed: "Thanks to Xiaoguang, he presented the ancestral drawing of a wooden cow and a flowing horse. The transmission structure was changed based on this drawing. It turns out that the method that we couldn't think of after thinking about it turned out to be so simple and ingenious. Ancient times
The sages are truly admirable!"
With that said, Long Qingwei unfolded the composition of the self-propelled plow and showed it to Zhao Ran. Zhao Ran was a little dizzy and didn't understand what was so clever about it, but it didn't stop him from nodding his head in praise.
He turned around and praised Zhuge Jiaguang vigorously, and then said: "The success of the self-propelled plow is a big event, and its significance cannot be overstated. I suggest that an agricultural machinery cooperative be established immediately, with Xiaoguang as the leader.
President, we specially build this kind of self-propelled plow. In order to commend Xiaoguang, I also suggest naming it Zhuge self-propelled plow. What do you think?"
Guo Zhiwei and Long Qingwei both agreed, and Rong Niang immediately began to calculate the money she was going to invest. Zhuge Jiaguang kept giving in, but Zhao Ran had no choice but to "I have made up my mind" and had to accept it inexplicably because of emotion.
Zhao Ran asked about the cost of this self-propelled plow, and Long Qinghui estimated an approximate amount: ten taels of silver. If it is mass-produced, the cost can be reduced to five taels. This price is very cheap for the landlord Jin Gentry.
, even ordinary farmers can purchase it together.
After the matter was settled, Zhao Ran said to Zhuge Jiaguang: "From the time Zhuge started selling self-propelled plows, you must always report your practice status to me."
"Yes, teacher."
"Don't think I'm just saying this casually, Xiaoguang, get ready for your massive merit power."
During the discussion, Zhao Ran received the flying talisman from Ninth Girl. After reading it, he couldn't help but frown. Rong Niang asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhao Ran said: "The King of Goryeo wants to see me."
Rong Niang smiled and said: "Could it be that he is another person who wants to become a disciple?"
Zhao Ran shook his head: "I don't have the time."
Just as she was about to reply that Miss Jiu was missing, Rong Niang said: "Don't worry, haven't you always said that you want to increase your credibility? You can be with this Korean prince..."
"It's Brother Wang, what's his name?"
"Li Hong, one mountain and one valley."
"You can meet with Li Hong. If he wants to practice cultivation, you agree with him on a certain level of faith. If you reach the goal, you will pass it to him one level, and if you reach the next goal, you will pass another level."
Zhao Ran thought for a while, then pulled Rong Niang over and hugged her: "What a good wife!"
So I flew to Jiuzhou Pavilion and asked about the credibility of Goryeo last year. The credibility of Goryeo needs to be checked in the Liaodong Dosi and is included in the Liaodong Dosi. However, the Liaodong Dosi, like all other Dosi, is not included in the ranking, but the value is added at the end. Mark it.
The reason for this is simply because the credibility value is too low. Last year, the Liaodong capital had only over two million people, while Goryeo, a vassal state with more than six million people, had less than one million. It was really too low.
When the Ming Dynasty incorporated them into the sect-vassal system, they were allowed to nominate the leader of Shifang Jungle on their own, so naturally their trustworthiness would not increase.
After finding this number, Zhao Ran agreed to Li Hong's request for an interview.
Li Hong visited the Cockcrow Temple on the fourth day of October. According to officials from Honglu Temple, Wang Taidi fasted and bathed for three full days before he dared to visit him.
Zhao Ran originally planned to go out to greet Li Xiang, but after hearing that he had fasted and bathed, he changed his mind. What kind of preparations should be expected for what kind of reception? People are so solemn, so you can go out to greet him casually and let the other party What do you think?
Therefore, Zhao Ran chose to receive him in the Sanqing Hall, the most solemn place in Jiming Temple, and also found a group of chanting Taoist boys from Xuantan Palace to play music in the entrance hall behind the main hall.
Amidst the sound of Taoist music, the fragrance filled the air and the smoke lingered. Zhao Ran was dressed in a purple-green Taoist robe of Bagua, sitting under the statue of Sanqing, burning incense and closing his eyes, looking like a Taoist scholar.
Accompanied by the officials of Honglu Temple, Li Long climbed Jilong Mountain. When he arrived in front of the gate, several Taoist priests came forward to greet him. The officials of Honglu Temple called him Immortal Master, which really surprised Li Long. He thought: Six immortal masters were waiting for them, but they didn't know what was going on inside.
Six immortal masters led Li Xin inside, and arrived in front of an archway. Kun Dao was waiting there. All the immortal masters came forward to salute her and called her Chief Su.
When Li Hong saw Section Chief Su, his heart raced like a rabbit, thinking that this must be a fairy descending to earth.
Chief Su was indeed a fairy who descended to earth. With a pinch of his hand, the scene before Li Hong's eyes changed drastically, revealing a majestic Sanqing Palace. In front of the palace stood seven monks, each holding a magic weapon, like a god with piercing eyes. Look directly at Li Xi.
How could Li Hong, a common man, afford such food and shelter? He suddenly felt cold and sweaty, and asked Section Chief Su for help.
Suchuan Yao introduced: "This is my teacher's Seven-Star Immortal Master. He is on duty in front of the palace. Your distinguished guests do not need to be nervous."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Fuwen came out of the palace with a fly whisk in his hand, stood on the steps, flicked the fly whisk and said, "But in front of the King Qingyuan, the younger brother of the King of Goryeo?"
Li Hong said hurriedly: "It's Xiao Wang."
Yang Fuwen said: "Teacher, please invite Lord Qingyuan to the palace to meet you."
Li Hong became more and more respectful, arranging his ritual notes at the foot of the steps, brushing off the dust, and holding up his skirts to climb the steps.
When Ju Hengshan and Zhao Feiqiang saw Li Xi entering the palace, they put away the magic weapon and asked, "Chief Su, can you go back?"
Suchuan Yaodao: "You can't leave until the meeting is over. Let's keep our spirits up and finish the play."