Chapter 45

The spring rain is as precious as oil, and I used to be very tired of the continuous spring drizzle, because it makes the air very humid and fills with the smell of mold. But now that he has become a peasant, he has a completely different attitude.

After the Spring Festival, it began to get busy again, some people went to the river to continue working, and others began to be busy with spring ploughing.

The plan of the year lies in the spring, and after the excitement, it is necessary to devote itself to hard work.

This time, Chang Xile made preparations in advance, and with his previous experience, he already knew that the agricultural technology in this world was still very backward in all aspects. So he went to see what the plough looked like at home, and found that it was still in the period of the plough. So there was a hand-transformed plough, and the curved plough that had been used for a long time in later generations was made.

The curved plough reduces the weight and shortens the pear wheel, making it more flexible and easy to operate, and it is fast and labor-saving. Not only that, but it can also adjust the depth of cultivation and control the width of the cultivator. Compared with the previous straight plow, it can be described as a big stride.

As soon as the plough was made, the old tricks in the village were full of praise. This thing is so much better than the previous plow!

Everyone is no longer surprised that Chang Xile makes a new thing from time to time, but they are more and more admired, and they are more determined to let their children go to school. Parents who did not let their children come to register for various reasons came to sign up one after another, saying that they would let their children go to school after spring ploughing.

Chang Xile is happy to see such a change, and the argument that knowledge changes destiny works no matter where it is placed.

If Taoyuan Village wants to develop, basic education must keep up.

And these children, after being cultivated by his hands, will be more in line with his future plans, and can take up the position that he will create in the future.

If Taoyuan Village wants to live a good life, it must not simply put labor on the fields, but must separate some people from other industries.

After basic education, this group of people can more easily adapt to a completely different position from farming.

At the time of spring ploughing, the fertilizer that began to be soaked a few years ago has also begun to be used, although we still don't know what the fertility is, but some experienced old farmers are very sure that this thing is absolutely easy to use.

These fertilizers are mixed with tea powder as a base fertilizer, which is a natural pesticide that can kill many pests. Mixed with base fertilizer, it can kill insects buried in the soil. After the rice grows, mixed water spraying can also prevent and kill many pests that are not conducive to the growth of rice.

Not only that, Chang Xile also uses a combination of double ploughing to plough the land for deep ploughing and fine tillage, which makes it easier for the seedlings to get more nutrients, make the soil thicker, and ultimately increase the yield.

Because the transformation of the plough was carried out early, and Chang Xile had set up a carpentry workshop before, a lot of curved ploughs were made. Now the carpentry workshops are becoming more and more skilled and efficient. In this way, it has also driven the logging industry in Taoyuan Village and nearby villages, so that the woodworking workshop has a steady stream of wood to use.

In order to prevent indiscriminate felling and soil erosion, Chang Xile also formulated a series of rules and encouraged everyone to plant trees. He is now well-known not only in Taoyuan Village, but also in the entire Daoxiang County, so everyone is willing to believe and implement what he says.

Today's farmers have a simple sense of environmental protection, and they know that they can't just take it, but also know how to give, otherwise one day every bit of nature will disappear.

The emergence of a large number of Quyuan ploughs not only makes the Chang family convenient, but also benefits other people. In addition, Chang Xile was promoted early, so many people in Taoyuan Village used it.

Now every move of Taoyuan Village is being watched by the villages outside, the first Quyuan plough here came out, and the next day the elders of the Lizheng clan in the nearby villages came to the door to ask for things. They are now staring closely at Taoyuan Village, especially at Chang Xile, as long as there is a wind and grass, they can know.

This is also the result of tasting the sweetness before, and after several experiences, I already know that the earlier you come, the sooner you get the good things.

Therefore, many people in other villages have a mission to have a relationship with Taoyuan Village, so that they can know what is happening at the first time. Save them from waiting for them to know when they won't be able to get their turn.

This also makes Taoyuan Village several couples successful during the Chinese New Year, and all of them are daughters from other villages to marry in.

After all, it is not as convenient to find someone else as it is to become a relative! And Taoyuan Village is living a good life, who is not happy to marry her daughter and enjoy happiness.

There are now more men and fewer women in Taoyuan Village, although there is a habit of not marrying outside, but this situation can only be found in other villages. But in the past, Taoyuan Village was in a humble place, and it was not wealthy, so the girls didn't like to marry here.

But now the market is completely different, and everyone thinks that it is definitely a good family affair to marry in Taoyuan Village. Therefore, there are many families with girls who are looking for someone to inquire about the news of the bachelor in Taoyuan Village, hoping to marry their daughter. In this way, the pressure of single men in Taoyuan Village is relieved, which is a great joy.

Chang Xile still does not hide the Quyuan plow, and still promotes it according to the model of the rice bed. On the one hand, it makes these people less stressful, and on the other hand, it does not make them feel that it is natural and easy to get these things.

However, Chang Xile did not participate in specific matters, and all of them were Youli Zheng and several clan elders who came into contact with people from other villages. They are very experienced and know how to behave, and even deliberately make things difficult in order to make people from other villages pay more attention.

And the name of this Quyuan plough has been crowned with the logo of Taoyuan Village, everyone is not called Quyuan plow, but has called it Taoyuan plow.

As soon as the Lantern Festival passed, Chang Xisheng went to the county seat again, and now he is doing business more and more smoothly. With the road in Loquat County, Daddy Chang's assessment is even less difficult.

Although I don't know the situation over there yet, Chang Xisheng has the experience of Daoxiang County and is still very confident in his own products.

The Chang family's oil mill and food stall have also been put into operation again, and now they are very process-oriented, and they don't need to adapt to anything at all, and they will return to the previous level, and they will not be rusty because of rest.

After resting for so many days, everyone is full of energy, especially the food stalls. Although everyone ate a lot of good things during the New Year, they haven't touched the fresh things on the Changjia stall for a long time, and their mouths are still hungry, so the business is very good.

Some people also went home to make their own and found that how to cook it was not as delicious as what Chang Jia cooked, so they gave up one after another, and it was even more rare to take such a bite.

Before the spring ploughing was over, Chang Xile began to plan to go to Fuzhong with Chang Xisheng to find out the situation over there.

Chang Xisheng naturally had nothing to be unhappy about, he had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

The county seat is so big, he already has a bottom in his heart about how much he can sell, and the demand is so big, unless he uses abnormal means, no matter how hard he tries, it is difficult to break through. Besides, there is also the Qian family making a stalk in this, dogwood sauce and the like, and the tea oil is in conflict with the Qian family's business.

The Qian family has an oil mill, and the oil sold in it is relatively expensive, and now a tea oil is suddenly โ–กโ–ก, which will naturally affect their sales.

In this way, the Qian family has been suppressing, making Chang Xisheng's business not easy to do, and most of them can only be sold to the Qian family's opponents, and they can be sold in the streets and alleys. At first, it didn't go well, because everyone was very angry with him, and everyone who ate it in their mouths would inevitably distrust.

It's just that there are many people who buy it cheaply and go back to try it, but they find that it is cheap and good, and not only will they buy it next time, but also introduce it to their neighbors. Word of mouth gradually established, which opened up the market, but the number is still limited.

Therefore, Chang Xisheng understands very well that if he wants to expand sales, Pumpkin House must go. And this rollout process is slow, so the sooner you start, the better.

When Daddy Chang saw Chang Xisheng's appearance these days, he no longer stopped him. knew that Chang Xisheng was not on a whim, but really wanted to take this path, and he was still talented and willing to do it. In this way, as a father, he will no longer hinder him. After all, he also broke through when he was young, and although he had been a wolf, he never regretted it.

If he hadn't gone out, he wouldn't have this family business now. It's just that I didn't understand anything at the time, and I was just an honest peasant man, so I just suffered a loss, which doesn't mean that this road can't be walked.

Chang Xi was happy to see that Chang Lao Dad had no objections, so he went to the yamen to do a road guide.

In this world, it is very inconvenient to move without a road guide, and if you don't have a road guide, you can't enter the city or stay in a hotel, and if you are investigated, you will even be arrested as a homeless person.

And at this time, the convenience of Chang Xile's fame is also shown, if ordinary people go through it, they must go through many procedures, and even have to post some benefits to do it. If you happen to have a grudge against the yamen, it is likely that you will not be able to do it or it will be delayed for a long time, in short, it will be very troublesome.

But Chang Xile passed all the way, and he got the road guide on the same day.

Not only that, but he was also summoned by the county order.

The county magistrate is about forty years old, slightly chubby, and smiles as if he is very good at talking.

Although the original body has seen the county order a few times, and each time the county order will ask him to say a few words, the original body still does not have much impression of this county order. He only remembered that he was an official, and in front of him, he was careful in his words and deeds.

Chang Xile went to see the county order, so he didn't dare to take Chang Yu with him, so he asked Chang Yu to wait for him at the food stall outside. Although Chang Yu was very reluctant, it could be seen that Chang Xile had no room for negotiation, so he could only agree.

Chang Xile bowed his hand and said, "Meet your lord." โ€

"Chang Xiucai doesn't need to be polite." The county magistrate motioned for Chang Xile to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea.

"Master Xie." Chang Xile sat down, "I don't know why adults are looking for students?" โ€

The county magistrate was not in a hurry to answer, and glanced at the scars on Chang Xile's face, although they have faded a lot now, and those small scars are almost gone, but the big scar is still eye-catching.

The county commander couldn't help sighing, and felt very sorry in his heart.

Chang Xile was used to such a gaze and didn't think it was a big deal.

The county magistrate retracted his eyes, "I heard that you made the rice bed, the fan cart, and the Taoyuan plow?" โ€

Chang Xile arched his hand, "Hui Yu, it is indeed the student's doing." โ€

The county magistrate nodded and praised: "This move is really a big move to benefit the people." โ€

"It's just that the students want their families and fellow villagers to work less, and it's not worth mentioning."

"I knew that you were very smart before, if it weren't for the accident, it would be okay for the Toad Palace to win the crown in the future. I didn't expect you to know so much about farming, and make so many things, which is really unusual. โ€

Although the attitude of the county order is very gentle, but for some reason Chang Xile always feels that it is not simple, but his face is still silent, "Thank you for your praise, the student just read a few more books." โ€

"Oh? I've heard people say that you learned all these things from books? But really? โ€

Chang Xile nodded and said, "That's true." โ€

"What kind of book?"

"Heavenly Creations."

Chang Xile said nonsense without blinking his eyes, what he said was not a lie, there are indeed these things in this book, as for whether there is him in this world, it is not clear.

The county magistrate raised his eyebrows, "Where did you see this book?" โ€

"At the used book stall at the mouth of the alley."

"There are still books like this at the used book stall?" The tone of the prefectural order was clearly unbelieving.

Chang Xile was still calm, but he didn't hear the doubts in the county's words.

"There is everything at the used book stalls, and students like to read miscellaneous books on weekdays, so they occasionally go there to see what's good. This book is all about farming, and those who want to come to the scientific examination can't look down on it, and others don't know what it's about, so they bury it. It's a pity that I was penniless at the time, so I had to rummage through it and not buy it back into my collection. โ€

"Oh? Just flip through it and know how to make it? Chang Xiucai is very smart. โ€

There is a hidden irony in these words, although the county commander smiled when he said this, but no matter how he looked at it, he was hiding a knife in his smile.

Chang Xile still didn't frown, and as if he didn't understand the ridicule, he nodded and said, "I'm really more talented than ordinary people here." โ€

The county magistrate didn't expect Chang Xile to be so humble, so he choked up and drank a cup of tea to ease up.

"But the Qian family said that the family lost a book on agriculture, and all the books on it were produced by Chang Xiucai during this time."

Chang Xile snorted coldly, sure enough, it was a moth from the Qian family, this Qian family is really determined to change!

Chang Xile stood up directly from the chair, his expression was humiliated and resentful, but he did not forget the etiquette, and bowed his hand towards the county order, "My lord, I want to sue the Qian family for the crime of framing!" โ€

The county magistrate didn't expect Chang Xile to not even explain a word, so he just relied on such a set, this little boy is really not afraid of heaven and earth, and his temper is still very hard.

The county magistrate smiled, "Chang Xiucai is really young and vigorous, this matter may be just a coincidence, where is the use of making a big move." Anyway, you also had some love with the Qian family in the past, and if you make trouble, both sides will not look good. It's better for the two to sit down and have a good talk, and everyone takes a step back to talk. โ€

Chang Xile was shocked, his face was full of incredulity, "My lord! This is absolutely inappropriate! As a scholar, you can't bend your waist for three buckets of rice, let alone this naked-naked frame! The Qian family has already slandered the student as a thief, and if I don't defend myself with such viciousness, wouldn't I agree with what he said?

The student was thinking of this sentiment at the beginning, and did not pursue him for framing me for his own fun, but he didn't expect that he would be ungrateful and forget it, but now he has stepped on me and slandered me. Although I am not talented, I am also a person who has read the books of sages, and I will never allow anyone to insult me like this! The student is going to die in the yamen with his head broken and bleeding, and he also wants to ask for his innocence! โ€

Chang Xile said with righteous indignation, and the whole person was excited, as if he was about to be splashed with blood on the spot.

The county magistrate was a little unhappy at this time, "Chang Xiucai's official is looking for you to talk well, I just don't want the two of you to misunderstand, but are you threatening the official like this." โ€

"Don't dare, the student just wants to make a name for himself and make the villain's bad behavior public, and everyone spurns it. Adults are clean officials, and they can't be deceived by traitors and have a bad reputation of distinguishing between right and wrong. โ€

The county magistrate narrowed his eyes, "Does Chang Xiucai have to be like this?" โ€

Chang Xile was noncommittal, but said: "The student has been recommended by Lord Qincha and can participate in the next township examination." But the Qian family actually insulted my reputation at this juncture, this must have other intentions. At the beginning, the Qian family admitted that the note that framed me was still on me, and it is too normal for such a vicious character person to slander again. โ€

The county commander's eyelids jumped, "You mean that Lord Qincha recommended you to take the township test?" You don't have to be disfigured to participate? โ€

"Yes, my lord. Lord Qincha cherishes his talents, and it is not easy to pity me, so he is willing to say a word for the students. If the adults don't believe it, you can ask the Lord Qincha, and the students will never be like the Qian family who are full of nonsense and do not have a word of truth. โ€

The county commander rolled his eyes, and slowly picked up the difference and took a sip of tea.

After a long time, he spoke: "Since you have the appreciation of Lord Qincha, you should cherish such a hard-won opportunity. If you don't hurry down now and concentrate on reviewing your homework, don't let down the kindness of Lord Qincha. Lord Qincha is so protective, if you fail the pass by then, it will make him lose face. โ€

"But the Qian family ......"

The county order is not angry and arrogant, "You don't always have to be involved with the businessman's family, and you will lose your identity in vain!" As a student, you only need to read the books of the sages thoroughly, and you don't need to worry about other things. โ€

"Yes, sir." Chang Xile paused and said, "My lord, the people in our village have tried these farming tools these days, and they are all better than the ones used before. These are clearly stored in the book, but for some reason they are buried so that no one knows, if they can be promoted, as adults say, they can benefit the people. It's just that the students are too weak to do this great thing......"

The county commander squinted, and he didn't understand Chang Xile's words, "Don't worry, this matter will be played by the official, and Chang Xiucai is a meritorious minister." โ€

"Don't dare to be, this is all taught by adults, and students don't dare to ask for credit."

The county commander smiled even brighter, "This is the duty of this official, and there is nothing to do." โ€

"My lord is modest, these agricultural tools can increase the utility several times, which is a great matter for the benefit of the country and the people. By virtue of this, the adults will be able to ascend. โ€

The county commander's eyes were about to narrow into a line, but he just wanted to put on a look of not caring.

"Ascension is not as good as the well-being of the people."

Chang Xile wanted to roll his eyes on the spot, but his face was complimentary: "My lord is noble." โ€

Chang Xile patted his ass several times before he stepped back.

As soon as he walked out of the door, Chang Xile suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and this hurdle could be regarded as over.

He didn't think of his nonsense at all, and it almost became an excuse for the Qian family to pinch him!

Originally, I just thought that I didn't have such a big face and said that I had invented it, but I didn't expect that someone would make a fuss about it, so I directly caught him off guard. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, otherwise I don't know what the situation would have been.

I'm afraid it's the Qian family's eyes on these things, that's why they will start!

And this county order really wears the same pants as the Qian family, so the Qian family can run rampant in Daoxiang County.

Chang Xisheng had just brought the fan to the county seat, and the sales channel had not yet opened, so the Qian family smelled the smell and wanted a piece of the pie. This Qian family is shrewd and knows the hidden profits in these things. If it really falls into the hands of such profiteers, where will the peasants have a chance to use it!

I'm afraid that the Qian family has been staring at them, so they reacted so quickly.

Fortunately, the county order is not completely biased towards the Qian family, this person is a person who judges the situation and is not stupid. That's why Lord Qincha's signboard and what he can do for scientific research will work, otherwise if he has no power or power, I'm afraid he will have to explain it here today.

Not only will his reputation be ruined, but he may also have to suffer prison lawsuits, but the most terrible thing is that whatever he wants to build in the future will be taken away by the Qian family under this pretext, leaving him no way to live at all!

Chang Xile clenched his fists tightly, because he was holding back his anger, his face looked a little hideous, especially with the scar on his face, fortunately there was no one on the road, otherwise he would have to be frightened.

When Chang Yu saw Chang Xile come out, he hurriedly ran over after waiting impatiently, but when he saw Chang Xile with an iron face, he was stunned.

"Lele...... Lele ......"

Chang Xile came back to his senses at this time, his face softened a lot, and he forced out a smile, "Little Meow, the matter is done, let's go back." โ€

"Lele ......" Chang Yu looked worried.

The violence in Chang Xile's heart was dispelled by Chang Yu's dark eyes, and his heart calmed down a lot, but he was panicked in his heart, and he didn't want to say anything, "I'm fine, let's go." โ€

didn't explain anything to Chang Yu, so he pulled him away.

"Lele ......" Chang Yu persevered.

Chang Xile didn't want to talk to him more, and he couldn't understand, "I'm really fine, let's go." โ€

Chang Yu didn't follow.

Chang Xile sighed, "I sue you, you can't do it, and you can't understand." Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. โ€

Ignore it and walk straight to the front, not wanting to say anything more.

Chang Yu was slightly flustered, thinking about Chang Xile's words just now, something was changing in his heart.