After inspecting Pingyang, Tong Yuan and his entourage went to Yang County, Xiangling, Linfen, and Jiangyi counties one after another.

I have to say that under the maintenance of the Jia family and other scholars and Haoqiang, the three counties such as Xiangling were indeed less damaged, and the autumn grain did not lose too much this time.

However, due to the skills and habits of production and many reasons, these three counties, whether they are small-scale farmers or landlords' estates, will continue to grow wheat until next spring.

Seeing this situation, the group discussed with local officials and clans to promote the planting of wheat, but few people responded. Only the Jia family responded slightly, tried it in Linfen and Xiangling, and then decided how to arrange it next year.

Then came to Wenxi, but the Pei family was very active in following the example of planting Sumai. Pei Ji, who was indispensable all the way, saw that Tuntian was planting wheat in a large area, and saw some doorways, so he hurriedly sent someone to report and buy seeds.

So when the group arrived at Wenxi, the Pei family had already planted a large area on their own land, that is, fifty percent of the county, about 100,000 acres of land.

It just so happens that Wenxi is located in the upper reaches of the salian water, and the problem of using slightly more water for growing wheat than millet does not cause any difficulties. Coupled with the abundant materials and personnel of the Pei family, it is easy to find hundreds of experts who have planted wheat in Shandong, and it is estimated that they will be able to make a lot of money next summer.

Tong Yuan admired in his heart, this Pei family is really proficient in everything, and they need to help each other develop in the future. After thinking about it, he asked Pei Ji specifically: "Does the Pei family have the secret of being proficient in people's livelihood and planting?"

Pei Ji didn't want to say it, but thinking that this large-scale cultivation of wheat and the guidance of experienced farmers were also learned from Tuntian, he would like to reveal some of them, and replied:

"The Cui family in Hebei is a famous family in the world, in addition to the Qinghe branch, the county is also famous. Among them, Cui Chu is the most famous and can be a model for our people. During the Jianwu period, Cui Chu was proficient in exegesis in Taixue, and became as famous as Ban Gu and Fu Yi, and later ......"

Where can Tong Yuan understand, Pei Ji said a few words and saw that his eyes were wandering, knowing that Haoqiang was born after all, he was a son of Haoqiang, and he must know very little about the scholar circle. So quickly get to the point:

"This Cui Chuan has a grandson, who is famous. Although he was born in a famous family and had a lot of money, he was keen to support the people, and it was his turn to sell wine for a living, and he was just enough for his family. Later, he became famous all over the world for his "On Politics" on the bus, and the content of "On Politics" was to the point, and his arguments were firm, and scholars learned to follow suit. After several twists and turns, he became the Sima ,...... of the Liang Ji General's Mansion"

This Liang Ji Tongyuan had heard of it, and he didn't seem to be a good person in his vague memory, but he really couldn't figure out what was going on. But fortunately he didn't ask, otherwise he would be taken as a fool by the people of this era.

“…… In addition to the famous "On Politics", he also has a work called "The Decree of the Four Peoples and the Month", which is a work in which he returned to his hometown and summarized the matters related to agriculture in the pastoral fields of a certain scholar clan for twelve months of the year. This book also dissolves his efforts to care for the people during his tenure as the Taishou of the Five Plains. ”

"The book is not very well-known at the moment, and even fewer can follow it to practice. Studying and practicing the content of this book and developing the local manor economy is a secret of the Pei family. On behalf of the Pei family, a certain person is willing to take a copy of this book to help the development of Hedong and even the northern state of Bingzhou. ”

Tong Yuan didn't care if this person had ever been hostile to the Xiliang Army, but thought that this Cui Yu seemed to have served as the Taishou of Wuyuan, developing agriculture and repelling the Hu people's invasion of Yunyun.

It seems that in addition to reading his "Four People's Moon Order" to learn about agricultural affairs, reading "On Politics" to understand the current ills, and learning from policies and methods, he also wants to publicize the origin of other scholars, but he is keen to stabilize the people and attach importance to the deeds of side affairs.

So he said happily: "Not only "The Four Peoples Moon Order", but also the "On Politics" I also want to read it. ”

In this way, Pei Jiaxian's "Four People's Moon Order" and "On Politics", Wen Xi's trip ended after the party inspected the water conservancy and irrigation project of Dong Chipi.

The penultimate stop is Anyi, Tong Yuan, who has already been here, converging with Taishou Wangyi and others of the county, and went straight to Yanchi to investigate.

The salt pond is located in the southwest of Anyi City more than ten miles, the area is very broad, at this time it is said that the salt pond is 70 miles long from east to west, 7 miles wide from north to south, close to 130 square kilometers of modern measurement.

Legend has it that during the Yao Shunyu period, the salt of natural crystals was specially salvaged and collected in summer. By the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was already famous far and wide. Since the Han Dynasty, the salt of Yanchi has been transported to all directions and has become an important strategic material for the imperial court.

It was only in the past ten years that the salt and iron officials in this place were occupied by the local scholars, and each family relied on it to rise rapidly and achieved a pivotal position.

The salt officials who inquired about the representatives of the scholars in this place learned that it is now common to divert water through the salt field, dry the water, and then collect it, but the salt has impurities in it and has a bitter taste.

If it is decoctioned, or the miscellaneous is the high-quality salt eaten by the royal family and the official palace, the taste is a little better, but it is much more expensive.

Tong Yuan knows the importance of salt, Hedong is not only geographically connected to the east, west, north and south, but also its salt and iron is also a weapon to influence the current situation. At present, he is leviing taxes on the families that control the salt ponds, and if necessary, he can lead by appointing new salt and iron officials.

But now may not be the time, anyway, the salt bought from here at a low price is enough for the military, and I will think about using these supplies to influence all parties in the future.

Return to Anyi City, rest for the night and then go to the last stop, Fenyin County. In the evening, he and Geng Qing took people to walk around the city.

Anyi City has two city gates in the north and south, there are two water gates in the east and west of the city, the Han Dynasty is eight battles high on both sides of the city gate, the city wall is six battles high, there is a gatehouse on the city gate, there are corner towers at the four corners of the city wall, there are prominent watchtowers on the city wall, there are big flags on the female wall, there are soldiers guarding the city standing behind the battlements, the moat is three feet wide and six feet wide, it can be said that it is certainly golden.

There are different types of buildings such as offices, palaces, warehouses, temples, shops, houses, towers, buildings, bridges, etc. On both sides of the main street, there are rows of houses, shops, and commerce, and people live and work in peace and contentment.

The streets are full of people, rubbing shoulders, and traffic, and pedestrians giving way, leaving the road unturned, not closing their doors at night, and orderly, a prosperous scene. It is in stark contrast to the Hu people in Hedong who burned, killed, looted, and soldiers and bandits were rampant.

Tong Yuan, Geng Qing and others visited it, and had to sigh that this city was really full of vitality and comfortable. In addition to the tuntian system, there needs to be the embellishment of these cities, so that the people can really live a rich life.

However, a loud reprimand was heard not far away, attracting their attention.

Unexpectedly, it was Wei Gu of the Wei family who was reprimanding others.

Wei Gu roared: "You are really embarrassed by the face of the Wei family, this kind of Ke couple should have been expelled a long time ago."

"But a few of you are good, not only did you not bring anything back, but you brought back this broom star. You must know that Cai Yong is a nerd, and he only has some books. You idiots don't even know where the books have gone, what's the use!? ”

Wei Gu's words were very ugly, but the few people who were reprimanded could only make promises and kneel down to admit their mistakes.

One of the women said solemnly, "Please stop." ”

Cai Yan in the carriage behind couldn't sit still, she could endure the prejudice of the Wei family against her, but she must not let her father, who had already suffered suffering, be insulted by others.

Seeing Cai Yan walk out, Wei Gu's face was displeased. This woman showed up on the street and confronted his cousin, this is to disgrace the face of the Wei family.

Wei Gu said: "You don't take care of this matter, my cousin and your father have suffered such a change, you can't listen to a few words you say!?" ”

Cai Yan's face remained unchanged, but she was gritting her teeth fiercely. This Wei Gu has not made much achievements in the article, and he is usually the best at shady schemes, and now he is using this matter to humiliate and force her.

She said with a straight face: "If my cousin can speak directly, there is no need to talk nonsense here, and lose his identity." ”

Wei Gu's idea was actually very simple, he coveted Cai Yong's status in Han affairs and scriptures, and wanted to grab more than 4,000 volumes of books and other precious materials that he had left behind. He planned to keep Cai Yan for a few years, and then find a reason to drive him out, and eventually occupy those books and materials.

As a result, due to Tong Yuan's intervention, although not all of these more than 4,000 books were rescued, at least more than half of them had already been lying in Xiayang Weiyang Jun's Mansion.

Of course, Wei Gu didn't say that he wanted to occupy the scroll, but just threw out a sentence, "You don't deserve to talk to me like that." ”

Cai Yan was already furious, how could she not know what the Wei family was looking for these days. She tried her best to keep her voice from losing control and trembling, and asked, "The Wei family is also famous in Hedong, is it impossible to snatch the scroll from my Cai family?" ”

Wei Gu was just about to speak, but he saw that there were more and more onlookers, this woman was really difficult. The two debated a few more words, almost forcing Wei Gu to walk away.

"Oh? Isn't this Mr. Wei Gu? Do you really want to grab the Cai family's books? ”

Wei Gu frowned, there are really people who don't think much about it, and talk too much here. He followed the prestige, but his jaw was about to drop.

Because that person was Tong Yuan, the general of Pingbei, and he was accompanied by Geng Qing and several guards.

Steward Lin, who was kneeling on the ground, saw Tong Yuan, he didn't know whether he was alive or dead, and interjected: "This is the affairs of my Wei family, so I won't let the Xiliang army interfere, right?" ”

Wei Gu was even more dumbfounded when he heard Steward Lin say this, because he knew that General Pingbei was the new commander of this land, and it was not something that Wei Gu wanted to offend.

He was just about to stop Steward Lin from offending people, but he saw Tong Yuan say loudly: "Very good! Then let me tell you, Cai Yan's father is a precious friend of my Dong family, and whoever wants to hurt her, or hurt her reputation, is an enemy of the Dong family! ”

Cai Yan was slightly shocked when she heard this, if she hadn't been angry by Wei Gu just now, she might have to worship Tong Yuan directly.