When it comes to the quality of war horses, the Han Dynasty can't catch up with the Huns.

Therefore, even if both sides are killed, mutual smuggling is repeatedly prohibited.

The Xiongnu needed salt and iron tools, and the Han needed good horses.

As long as it is not too excessive, the government will also turn a blind eye.

And Zhang Qian's passage to the Western Regions, in addition to finding allies for the Han Dynasty, was also to find a more suitable source of war horses.

For ordinary people, if they can raise a good horse and hand it over to the court, they can get the reward of the whole family for eating and drinking.

Even so, Dahan is still very short of horses.

Tang Qi crouched down and carefully observed the grass.

It was already August, and the pastures were dyed golden.

Even those who are not herders can easily see that the pastures are not specially planted grasses, but weeds that can be found everywhere.

Tian San was very embarrassed: "Master Hou, this Zhuangzi has not been used for two or three years, and the grassland has been abandoned for a long time, and no one has taken care of it." ”

That said, it's normal to have weeds everywhere.

Wei Qing smiled and said: "There is a special pasture in Shanglin Garden, which is responsible for storing forage for war horses, and it is all good fodder, so Mr. Don't worry." ”

Tang Qicai didn't believe it.

Today's horses are all extensive grazing, whether it is the Xiongnu or the Han Dynasty.

No matter how good the forage is, how good can it be?

"System, do you still have corn seeds?"

The Starter Pack gives you a lot of good seeds, and corn is of course among them.

It's just that the scope of the island is very limited, and farming is a hard job, so Tang Qi didn't sow the corn that he didn't like to eat.

But now that I think about it, corn is a great feed!

"Absolutely."

Tang Qi then said to Tian San: "Later, I will send someone to my house, bring a cart, and take some corn seeds to Zhuangzi." ”

"This year, we can't catch up, so we will plant in April next year, and we will be able to harvest around July. Then plant again before mid-July, and harvest another crop. ”

"It's a good feed and it's a high yield. What 10,000 acres of land can feed a good white horse? You don't shudder! ”

Tian San can only promise to be.

At the same time, I was confused.

What is corn and how come I've never heard of it?

Wei Qing thought of sweet potatoes and potatoes, and suddenly became excited: "Sir, this corn is the same as sweet potatoes and potatoes, it is also a high-yield grain?" ”

"It's not so mysterious, although corn is drought tolerant, the yield is not as high as sweet potatoes and potatoes." Tang Qi shrugged, "It's just more than 3,000 catties per mu, but people and horses can eat it." ”

"But it can't be promoted all over the world, this thing likes drought, and it can't be grown in the southern region."

Of course, the seeds given by the system are more productive and better than ordinary corn seeds.

When Wei Qing heard this, he was actually a little disappointed: "In this way, it is really better to have sweet potatoes and potatoes." However, if the corn is really suitable for feeding war horses as Mr. said, it can be planted in horse farms all over the country. ”

Tian San is like watching a ghost.

The yield of 3,000 catties per mu is still less?

And I heard Hou Ye say that this thing called corn can also be harvested twice a year, that is, 6,000 catties!

That's less?!

If the farmers all over the world heard this, they would faint with joy!

With such a good food, the general and the marquis actually said that they would use it to feed the horses, which is really a tyrannical thing!

Tian San silently spurned the luxury of "being a human being", while thinking secretly.

After bringing the seeds, if it is really as magical as Hou Ye said, no matter how you say it, you can't give it all to the animals, you have to keep some to feed people, right?

This is also because Tian San is not well-informed, and he does not know that the imperial court is preparing to promote sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Otherwise, it will be the same as Wei Qing, after knowing several kinds of grain with a yield of 5,000 catties per mu, how could he be frightened by a yield of 3,000 catties per mu?

After finding out that the Zhuangzi given by Liu Che was really good, Tang Qi's mood also improved.

When you are in a good mood, your brain is flexible.

Thinking of Tian San, it seems that he said that the feed in winter is not easy to store, so he can only feed the war horses with hay.

I couldn't help asking: "Hasn't the technology of silage been discovered in these years?" ”

Wei Qing asked curiously: "What is 'zhuqi'?"

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"It's a technology for storing green material in autumn and winter." Tang Qi gestured and explained, "So that cows, sheep and horses can eat grass instead of hay in winter." ”

Wei Qing was shocked: "This kind of thing can also be done?!" ”

"Of course you can, it's not difficult."

When Tang Qi was not on a desert island, he also traveled to the Inner Mongolia grassland many times.

Many tour groups will help herders silage as part of their experience life for tourists to try.

After knowing the principle, it is actually not difficult.

"It's very simple, first make people dig some deep ditches that are full of people's height, and the bottom of the ditch and the ditch must be smashed densely and covered with dry grass. Then chop up the hay and put it in the ditch and tread it firmly. At the same time, the top must be sealed and no rainwater should be allowed to infiltrate. ”

"When you want to feed the cattle and sheep, you open the lid and take it. After taking it, it must be sealed again. ”

Wei Qing listened carefully, and saw that Tang Qi did not continue.

I couldn't help but be surprised: "That's it?" ”

It sounds so simple, as simple as a toddler's playhouse!

"It's over." Tang Qi was very sure, "Just like the pulley set and saltpeter ice making method, how can there be so many complicated things in the world, but no one thought of it." ”

"Yes, sir, it is really a blessing for a big man." Wei Qing sighed, "I will tell Your Majesty about this matter as soon as possible." ”

If corn is really better than ordinary forage, coupled with the method of silage, the efficiency of grassland utilization will be greatly improved!

The shortage of war horses in the Han Dynasty is in short supply, and I am afraid that it can be alleviated a lot!

After chatting about raising horses, the two of them took a cursory tour of the entire manor under the guidance of Tian San.

It's a little more desolate than you think.

The farmers have almost fled, and most of the 10,000 acres of fertile land are deserted, and weeds are everywhere.

Fish ponds and lakes have long been stagnant and uncared for.

But ignoring these, I have to say that Tian Wei's taste is indeed very good, and this Zhuangzi can be regarded as excellent anywhere in Jingzhao.

It's no wonder that no one dared to buy it after Tian Wei's death.

Such a good Zhuangzi, who knows if the Son of Heaven will be tempted?

You can't grab the Huangzhuang with the Son of Heaven!

Before leaving, Tang Qi asked Tian San to recruit more dealers.

"Farmers and craftsmen should tell them that the Zhuangzi will not collect taxes in the first year, and all the grain they grow will belong to them. From the second year, there will be thirty taxes and one tax, and it will not change again. ”

Tian San was shocked: "Master Hou, I can't help it!" ”

"My land, what's not to do?" Tang Qi was impatient, "Just do as I say, this marquis is not short of squeezing the money from the villagers!" ”

Tian San didn't dare to persuade again, and said in his heart, where did this noble son come from, he was so unruly in the world?

It's just that there is no tax in the first year, and then there is actually thirty taxes and one?

It's too cheap for those poor farmers!