Zhao Kuo was walking on the edge of the field and looked at the people busy in the cultivated fields. He suddenly woke up and thought of something. The fastest updated PC version::/
He hurriedly looked at Zhan next to him and asked: "Do farmers have any breeding methods?" Zhan was stunned for a moment and then asked: "Are you talking about livestock breeding? Of course there is, I have several disciples,
He is responsible for breeding the king's horses. Some tall war horses can often breed better offspring. However, some tall war horses are related to each other. Xunzi hates this kind of thing and says it goes against family relations."
Zhao Kuo nodded and asked again: "What about grain breeding?"
"What??", Zhan's eyes widened, and he looked at the people in front of him scattering seeds into the cultivated land, and then asked: "This crop is sterile, how to breed it?", Zhao Kuo frowned.
He frowned, thinking seriously, and then said to Zhan: "Just like how farmers breed war horses, two tall war horses can often give birth to even taller war horses after they are combined."
"The same is true for food. Among those crops that grow abundantly or have different flavors, pick out the fattest ones and use their seeds to plant them. If you continue to breed like this, you can cultivate the best crops.
I remember that some places are dry and not suitable for growing crops. However, if we can plant them here, select those that have been successfully planted, and use their seeds to cultivate them repeatedly, we can cultivate food that can also grow in dry places.
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Zhao Kuo tried to communicate with Zhan using his simple knowledge of breeding and cultivation. Zhan said seriously: "I know about selecting good grain seeds, but good grain seeds may not be able to grow the same seeds."
The production of grain is different from animal breeding. Can different grains be combined to produce new grains?"
"If we adopt strict classification and test different seeds, we may be able to find the differences. We can do several test fields. If successful, we can cultivate better crops. Right, how does pollination work?
How is it going? By the way, pollen." Zhao Kuo suddenly woke up and said to Zhan: "I remembered that we can breed artificially through division. Artificial pollination is to use pollen."
Zhan looked at Zhao Kuo who was getting a little excited in front of him, but still didn't understand what he meant. Zhao Kuo said with a smile: "Just like breeding war horses, we first build experimental fields and use pollen to combine the rich crops with each other."
Although Zhan was still confused, listening to Zhao Kuo's outline of a bright future, abundant grain yields, crops that could withstand cold, and crops that could withstand drought, these thoughts made Zhan unable to sit still.
Every farmer is thinking of ways to increase food output, but they all use external environment, such as irrigation, pest control, etc. They have really never heard of what Zhao Kuo said.
, if there can be any results, this will be a major breakthrough for the farmer. The more Zhao Kuo talked, the more excited he became. He pulled Zhan onto the bullock cart and hurriedly said to Ge: "Please rush to Xianyang Palace!"
Ge looked at Zhao Kuo with a complex expression. At first, the owner of the house said he wanted to get a wheeled car, and now he also said he wanted to get some plants that could be combined. Thinking about the scene of combining two crops, Ge couldn't help but wake up. A wheeled car
The cart has been built, but isn’t it too incredible to combine crops?? But he did not question Zhao Kuo, and drove the ox cart towards Xianyang.
Zhao Kuo said excitedly: "We have to take advantage of now to establish the experimental field. No matter how long it takes, even if it takes hundreds of years, as long as we can cultivate better crops, we can feed a lot of people."
, Zhan did not speak, he was still a little confused, Zhao Kuo seriously talked about his ideas, he planned to set up several experimental fields and plant different crops.
Then, through the so-called artificial pollination, we will analyze one by one whether there are any outstanding crops. We can find those wild plants that can withstand the cold and combine them with the abundant millets to see if we can cultivate crops that can be grown in cold climates.
He soon realized that Ma Fujun believed that plants were combined through pollination, so his behavior was similar to livestock breeding.
This will make it much easier to understand.
The bullock cart hurried to Xianyang, and experienced several interrogations by the pavilion chiefs on the way. However, after seeing the crown on Zhao Kuo's head, these pavilion chiefs hurriedly came down to salute. Zhao Kuo could not care about anything else and came in a hurry.
When he arrived in Xianyang, he rushed to the Qin Palace without rest. When he arrived at the Qin Palace, the warriors saw his panic and did not dare to stop him. They quickly led Zhao Kuo and Zhan into the palace.
The King of Qin was chatting with Lu Buwei. When he heard the warrior say that Wu Chengjun came to him in an emergency, he immediately asked the warrior to invite Zhao Kuo in.
Zhao Kuo walked in, and Lu Buwei also hurriedly paid his respects. This was because of the law drawn up by the King of Qin, and the officials should treat Zhao Kuo as they would treat themselves. Lu Buwei did not dare to be careless. After Zhao Kuo returned the greeting, he was pulled aside by the King of Qin this time.
, asked him to sit down, King Qin looked very happy. This period was probably the happiest time for King Qin. Han Fei kept coming to see him, and every time he came to see him, he was able to put forward something
system, or opinion.
The King of Qin had never seen such a diligent person. When Fan Ju met him, he was not so efficient. After the reform of official positions, the systems proposed by Han Fei could be quickly implemented, such as those prohibitions.
Of course, this is also inseparable from another person, that is Li Si, a disciple of Xunzi. Li Si has super high execution ability when it comes to specific implementation. He can quickly complete the promotion of many complicated things.
With these wise men in the Qin State, the King of Qin could laugh out of his dreams.
After Zhao Kuo sat down, he expressed his thoughts. He said: "I heard that when Marquis Ying was still in Qin, he proposed to invite scholars from various schools to come to Qin and serve for Qin. You agreed.
In the end, only the Confucian Xunzi came to Qin." King Qin squinted his eyes, nodded gently, and said, "That's true." Zhao Kuo added, "In my opinion,
The theories of hundreds of schools of thought all have merit and can help Qin."
"What I want is not to invite many schools of thought to visit Qin's system like before. I want to ask you to support them and support their behavior." Zhao Kuo continued this time: "For example, the Mohist school, you can support the Mohist school.
Provide a place for research and let them study advanced machinery, just like the previous wheelbarrow. These advanced machinery will have a huge effect on the Qin State. If you can gather the Mohists and let them study carefully and study in all directions."
"Han Fei's thoughts are too radical. He said that many schools of thought have no effect on the country, and their knowledge has no effect on the country. This is all wrong. The Mohist study of light and the movement of objects is ineffective in everyone's eyes.
But I don’t think so. What if the Mohists can use the principle of light to make a machine that allows people to see far away? What if they can create more things that you can’t imagine by studying the movement of objects?”
"I have always believed that technology is the primary productive force in society. What I mean by technology covers all aspects of technology, and Mohist technology in mechanics, optics, mechanics, etc. is also the most important part of it," Zhao
Kuo said seriously, he looked at Lu Buwei and said: "Human society is constantly developing. In the past, people didn't know how to use farm tools. Later, they used farm tools made of stone and wood. Nowadays, people don't know how to use farm tools.
, the people used agricultural tools made of copper and iron, which increased food output."
"From the perspective of weapons, the same is true. Weapons have become sharper, armor has become harder, and cities have become taller."
"I heard that the Prime Minister is a learned man. You probably know what I said. These are the benefits brought by the development of science and technology." Zhao Kuo said again. Lu Buwei naturally nodded and said: "
You are right, it is indeed the case. After the whole army uses the wheelbarrow you made, it will be much more convenient to transport food in the mountains."
Zhao Kuo then said: "The Mo family can make more things. I heard that Mozi once made a wooden bird that can fly in the sky. I don't know if this is true, but I think if you can support
If the Mo family provides support in terms of money, manpower, and materials, they will definitely create many things that you can't think of, and they can also develop many useful things."
King Qin nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand."
"It's not just the Mohist school, most other schools of thought are like this, such as farmers." Zhao Kuo looked at Zhan aside, and then told King Qin that he wanted to test fields for cultivation. King Qin and Lu Buwei were both the same.
Their faces were confused, which was similar to the previous exhibition. However, when they saw Zhao Kuo speaking so confidently, they also had some expectations in their hearts. If what Zhao Kuo said could really come true, it would be a big deal for the Qin State.
That's a good thing.
King Qin looked at Lu Buwei on the side and said seriously: "Please take charge of this matter."
Lu Buwei nodded, but Zhao Kuo continued: "To treat Baijia, we must support them so that they can play a better role. For example, support doctors in research and development, so that they can make more life-saving medicines, so that they can play a better role."
They discovered ways to cure diseases. For these people who have made outstanding contributions, you can reward them heavily to inspire other people."
"As a king, you have to use one theory to govern the country. This is okay, but you cannot leave only one school of thought among the people and let other schools of thought be suppressed. This research and development spirit must be passed down.
,No one can object to invention, cannot regard the research and development of machinery as something wrong, and cannot regard various experimental research and development as absurd things."
Zhao Kuo's attitude was very resolute. When he left the palace, Lu Buwei followed him. Lu Buwei smiled and said: "As for supporting hundreds of families, your Majesty told me that no one will come if I fully obey your orders."
If you object, please tell me how I should complete this matter." Zhao Kuo said modestly: "I am just making a suggestion, but you still have to handle the specific implementation. I can only say it, but I can't do it.
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Lu Buwei chuckled lightly, and then took Zhao Kuo to see the craftsman's workshop.
The painters of the Qin State were scattered in various cities of the Qin State, making tools and teaching new craftsmen. They were extremely busy every day. Fortunately, they did not need to participate in the war. This could be regarded as the Qin State's special treatment of these special talents.
Protect them. They can obtain titles through research and development. Of course, if they want to go to the battlefield and perform meritorious service, this is also possible. When Lu Buwei brought Zhao Kuo here, a middle-aged man suddenly walked up.
This person was one of the Qin Mo scholars who came to visit Zhao Kuo. Both parties knew each other. After the meeting, Lu Buwei revealed his detailed arrangements. He wanted to make a place for the Mo scholars and encourage them.
Researchers develop according to their own ideas. No matter what they develop, he will give the greatest support. If there is something gained, he can grant a knighthood according to the size of the harvest.
The leader of Qin Mo is a craftsman born from a common people, called Chui. Because of the Qin Law, Qin Mo is no longer an organization with strong capabilities. The organization is dispersed, and everyone only regards Chui as a nominal leader.
, and would not really follow him to do anything, and there was no interaction between the members. Zhui listened quietly to Lu Buwei's words, and then looked at Zhao Kuo.
He looked a little calm and was not excited by what Lu Buwei said. He said calmly: "What you mentioned before is a light and convenient carrier for recording text. I took my disciples to test it day and night, and I got it.
Some of the results are just, I'm worried that if I can't do it and waste money in vain, I will be held accountable." Zhao Kuo looked at Lu Buwei.
Lu Buwei then said with a smile: "In the Qin State, except for craftsmen, no one else can do research and development. Even craftsmen, if they want to build new tools, the government will provide certain help, but if the thing cannot be done, they have to
Being held accountable." Only then did Zhao Kuo understand that what he proposed to the King of Qin was nothing new. Qin had always supported craftsmen, but this approach seemed a little wrong.
Scientific research cannot be completed in a day or two, nor can it be successful once. If you fail several times and you will be punished, then who will be willing to continue?
Lu Buwei said helplessly: "This is to prevent craftsmen from using this reason to defraud the country of money."
Zhao Kuo nodded and just said: "We can let them record the use of materials and money. This is the case with scientific research. There are successes and failures. You can't be blamed for failure."
Lu Buwei nodded and said: "Okay." King Qin asked him to obey Zhao Kuo's instructions. No matter what Zhao Kuo said, Lu Buwei would not object. He looked at Chui and asked again: "What did you say?"
A new carrier for recording text, what is it?”
"Mr. Ma Wucheng calls for paper."
"If you can support me, I will complete this matter with all my heart."
"Okay, whatever you need, you can tell me that I have found a place for the Mohist. You can conduct various experiments there and ask for the necessary materials, money, manpower, etc. But you cannot hide it privately. What is spent,