From now on, Shen Bing and others no longer need to worry about farming.
The artilleryman's job changed to making waterwheels and rollovers, and then receiving batches of outsiders.
It is well deserved to be called "reception".
Because every day a large number of people from all over the world come to learn the production methods.
Many people came from our own county, Julu and Taiyuan counties, and even from other counties in Qin State.
There are all kinds of identities, including scholars, farmers, industrialists and merchants.
There is no problem for people from the three categories of scholars, farmers, and workers to come to study.
Scholars are intellectuals.
In this era, it was generally believed that scholars would learn more quickly if they had more knowledge. There was nothing wrong with letting them learn it and then go back to teach it.
Farmers and workers have a direct interest relationship, especially workers, who are in this business.
As for the businessman who also came to learn... Shen Bing couldn't understand. What's the use of them learning this waterwheel if it overturns?
The businessman replied plausibly:
"This is a powerful tool for diverting water."
"We can mass-produce it while it is not yet popular."
"And then sell it to farmers who are in urgent need..."
Shen Bing was speechless.
It’s no wonder that the status of businessmen in this era is so low. They always look for opportunities to choke others.
For example, batch production of waterwheels and rollovers.
From the farmer's perspective, businessmen are taking advantage of their farming season to raise prices.
From the perspective of workers, businessmen will take away their jobs and even lower prices.
From a national perspective, businessmen buy low and sell high without paying taxes, which harms the interests of workers and farmers and indirectly reduces national tax revenue...
So it is common sense that businessmen are so disliked.
But these are none of Shen Bing's business. The artillerymen are doing their own thing anyway, while the others just stand aside and watch.
In terms of production and management, Shen Bing can rest assured.
The reception is well managed.
Although Cang looks like he has no future, he is still very good at talking. He will always make nonsense about "what's wrong with my senior brother?" and scare those people into a daze.
Shen Bing moved a folding stool and sat under a tree to enjoy the cool air, while taking a few sips of the rice wine Yang Duanhe sent... Although the rice wine didn't taste good, we shouldn't be so demanding in this era.
Then I leaned against a tree and took a nap with a little bit of wine. Unknowingly, the sky became dark.
At this time, Shen Bing, who was sleeping comfortably, had already forgotten about discussing agriculture.
Still came to remind me:
"Master Engineer, the time of Xu is approaching, and you have an appointment with the internal history..."
Shen Bing opened his eyes, yawned, stretched, and answered in a daze:
"Is it almost Xu time?"
"Fortunately, Engineer Zuo reminded me, but I forgot about it."
"By the way, where is Xu Ying's stay? Do we need to take a carriage?"
He was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.
But of course Hu wouldn't blame anything. He pointed out the direction to Shen Bing, only looking at his leaving back and shaking his head secretly.
You should know that discussions on agriculture usually do not invite outsiders to participate.
What a great opportunity to make a name for yourself, how could the engineer forget about it?
Xu Ying's residence is not far from the farmland, and it only takes a quarter of an hour to walk there.
This accommodation was actually requested by Xu.
As a farmer, you should live in a farmhouse next to the farmland.
Otherwise, why would Wang Jian arrange several rooms for Xu Ying in the city?
Discussing agriculture is outside the courtyard.
This may also be the tradition of farm families. Farmhouses are generally small and cannot accommodate too many people.
The decoration is very simple, just spread a few mats on the ground, set up a few desks, and light torches for lighting.
What surprised Shen Bing was that there were a waterwheel and an overturned truck respectively in the river and ditch next to the farmhouse.
There were many people gathered nearby to watch.
But when I think about it, it feels normal.
Discussing agriculture means discussing and exchanging experiences.
Now that there are two new water diversion artifacts, of course they must be displayed and then brought to all corners of the country by these farm boys.
In ancient times when commerce was underdeveloped, farmers used this method to spread technology.
Otherwise, if we just rely on the people to spread the word from one person to another, it will take an unknown amount of time to spread it from one end of the Qin State to the other.
As soon as he saw Shen Bing coming, Xu Ying excitedly introduced to everyone:
"This is the artillery engineer who made the water tanker and overturned it, Shen Bing!"
Suddenly all eyes were focused on Shen Bing, and then there were pairs of raised hands:
"Engineers are polite!"
"Great engineer!"
"I've seen the engineer."
…
Most of these farmers' children dressed as farmers are actually scholars. Although they demand themselves as farmers, it is inevitable that they will still retain some etiquette and sourness.
After everyone exchanged polite greetings, they took their seats.
Shen Bing was placed on Xu Ying's right hand side.
In the Qin Dynasty, the right was respected, which meant that Shen Bing was treated as a distinguished guest only under promise.
Shen Bing doesn't care. Anyone who is noble or noble is worthless in his eyes.
However, Zhang Ge, who was sitting opposite, looked at Shen Bing as if he was about to spit fire.
Xu Ying straightened up his upper body and cupped his hands around him, and said in a slightly hoarse voice:
"If there are scholars who do not cultivate the land, the world may suffer from hunger."
"If a woman fails to perform well in her current year, the world may suffer from it."
"It has been more than a hundred years since our farm was founded. We have always taken the world as our responsibility and serving the country as our long-cherished goal!"
…
Shen Bing couldn't help but frowned when he heard this.
Although he could understand Xu Ying's words, why did he feel that they were too loud?
Just farming!
If it is understandable to say that it is for the sake of the people's suffering, how can it be related to the rise and fall of the world and the long-cherished desire to serve the country?
But if you think about it carefully, if planting good fields can make the people rich and the national treasury be full, it can be regarded as serving the country.
However, the next sentence made Shen Bing realize that he had understood it wrong.
Just listen to Xu Ying continue to say:
"If the people are hungry, the world will be in chaos."
"If the people are sufficient, the world will prosper."
"The sage and the people cultivate and eat together, and govern with food and drink..."
Now Shen Bing understood.
The farmers thought that the war was because some people did not have enough to eat.
They rob and kill people because they don’t have enough to eat.
If everyone has enough food, there will be no need to rob or kill, and the world will be peaceful.
Therefore, if a wise man governs the country, he should cultivate and eat together with the people to develop agriculture...
It’s no wonder that these scholars are willing to demand themselves as farmers.
Shen Bing had previously felt that their ambition should not just be to fill the people's stomachs.
But it turns out...
Is this a good idea?
Is it better not to break it?
After thinking about it for a while, Shen Bing thought it would be better not to tell anyone.
Not to mention that this is the foundation of the farm family, but to break it or convince them may mean the dissolution of the farm family.
Furthermore, what would happen if we don’t tell the truth?
Although they don’t know the truth, at least there is still a group of people working hard to study the methods of farming.
At least there is a group of people willing to share the farmers' worries.
At least there is such a group of people who strive for their ideals.
At this moment, Shen Bing suddenly realized that these farmers are quite cute.