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Time flies, and it seems that many days have passed inadvertently.

As soon as the New Year passes, the weather in Liangzhou will be sunny and cloudy, and it will be difficult to have any more snowy days.

The snow on the ground gradually melted, revealing large swaths of withered yellow ground, which were dead grass lying under the snow. Although the wind was still cold, it was noticeably softer on the face. It's just that there is still a period of time before the real spring, although the capital has already begun to step into spring at this time.

Wei Yining and Zhong Ye walked side by side on the field, without an entourage to follow, just the two of them.

They were very close, but they were not talking about love, but about spring planting.

"Yining! Look at this flat land, I am going to open up 3,000 acres of military land, so that those soldiers in the army who are older and have farming experience can open up the wasteland and farm, and prepare for war," Zhong Ye said to Wei Yining: "It is not a long-term solution for more than 100,000 people to spend so much, and if you don't become self-sufficient as soon as possible, the country will be dragged down." The emperor's last reply has already revealed that the treasury is tight, but it is not easy to say it clearly. ”

After the toss of the previous emperor, Da Zhou was indeed very tired. Moreover, in states and counties that suffer from disasters and poor harvests every year, there must always be some reserves to deal with emergencies.

"Then can the grandfather release the news?" Wei Yining asked: "The seeds applied to the imperial court have arrived one after another, and they will have to be burned and sown in a few months." There is a frost here every year in August, so you have to make sure that the crops can be harvested at that time. There are also more cattle and farm tools to prepare, there are no farm tools in the army, this is also impossible. ”

"Yes, I have already asked the paperwork under my hand to start drafting notices, to explain the details clearly, so as not to be confused, and to prevent some people from misinterpreting and causing unnecessary trouble." Zhong Ye said: "In addition to the military field, it is necessary to vigorously advocate the people to open up the wasteland, and the imperial court has ordered a large number of border people to be recruited to Liangzhou." However, most people are waiting and watching, at least to see that Liangzhou is basically safe, and then they will come in large numbers. ”

"Therefore, it is very important whether the military field is smooth or not, and for the people who are waiting and seeing, they must first see hope before they can be firm." Wei Yining looked at the vast wilderness and said, "It's just that spring is coming, and the Turks are afraid that it will come too." ”

"The Turks will still let Xu Jingfeng take the lead," Zhong Ye took Wei Yining's words and said, "After all, he is very familiar with Liangzhou. ”

"By the way, Grandpa, should we recruit some people who understand water conservancy?" Wei Yining is still thinking about farming: "If you want to ensure grain production, you can't rely on the weather to eat, and you have to keep up with water and fertilizer." ”

"You're right, there must be water conservancy facilities," Zhong Ye nodded: "I have already asked the imperial court for instructions, and I have also widely recruited talents in this area among the people, and I believe that there will be a response soon." ”

"If the people open up the wasteland, how does the grandfather plan to divide it?" Wei Yining tightened his cloak and asked.

"The seeds of the first year are distributed by the government free of charge, and half of the grain harvested after the autumn is divided between the government and the private sector. In the second year, the people sowed seeds by themselves, and the officials were four and the people were six. From the third year onwards, only 30% of the land needs to be paid to the government, and the rest belongs to the farmer," Zhong Ye said, "As long as the land has been cultivated for five years and the rent is paid in full, the land opened up will belong to the farmer, and the government will give the land deed." ”

"In this way, people have a head to go." Wei Yining nodded slowly: "The people have something to rely on, and they have enough food and clothing, so there is nothing else to ask for." As long as people's hearts are stable and foreign tribes do not invade, this Liangzhou is not a treasure. ”

"In fact, the land in Liangzhou is not barren, there are many places that can be called rich in water and grass," Zhong Ye sighed: "It's just that because of the Turkic invasion, the people don't dare to graze and cultivate at will." As a result, large areas of land are barren and people's livelihood is withered. ”

Speaking of this, Zhong Ye was extremely sad. For Liangzhou and the people of Liangzhou, he has always kept it in his heart.

"Grandpa, when spring begins, let's open up a few acres of wasteland!" Wei Yining smiled and suggested: "Not too much, two or three acres are enough." If you don't grow grains, plant some vegetables and a few rows of sweet potatoes. When I was in Lao Linghe, I planted vegetables in my yard, and the climate of the two places is similar, so I should be able to succeed. ”

"That's a good idea," Zhong Ye was also interested: "I don't want anyone else to help, just the two of us will do it ourselves." And set an example for the sergeants and civilians! ”

"Three acres of vegetables are enough for dozens of people in our general's mansion." Wei Yining calculated: "You can also grow some vegetables that can overwinter, such as radish and cabbage." ”

The two men walked for a long time before they returned from their horses and had lunch at the camp.

And the guard Yining accompanied Zhong Ye to handle military affairs in the camp tent, and only after it was dark did they ride back to the general's mansion together.

"County Lord, Grandpa, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? It's called the man in the kitchen to do it. Xiao She'er came out from the second gate and said.

"Don't worry, we're not hungry yet." Wei Yining said as he walked, "There's nothing going on in the house today, right?" ”

"It's okay, we're all in a hurry." Xiao She'er said with a smile: "Lingzhi, they plan to build a greenhouse in the backyard to grow vegetables, saying that they can be one or two months ahead of the earth." ”

"This is good, let's get ready when we go back!" Wei Yining said: "If this method is really feasible, it can be pushed away." The winter half of Liangzhou is too long, and the greenhouse can make vegetables advance for so long, which can be said to be a good thing for the people. ”

Xiao She'er didn't expect that their random idea was actually approved by Wei Yining, and she immediately happily ran in and told Lingzhi and them.

After dinner, Zhong Ye was still thinking about the opening of the wasteland, although the large framework had been constructed, the detailed rules for the specific implementation must not be sloppy.

Fortunately, there is a meticulous Wei Yining by his side, and the husband and wife plan together and gradually improve.

Before I knew it, the night was already deep, and the candles on the table had burned out more than half, and Wei Yining also yawned.

"It's so late, let's get some rest." Zhong Ye couldn't help but apologize: "It's causing you to stay up late with me." ”

"What's this?" Wei Yining disagreed: "It's a big deal, get up late tomorrow morning." ”

"Then let's just be later." Zhong Ye said and picked up Wei Yining, blew softly into her ear and said, "My little Yining has worked hard, I have to hurt it well." ”

"Grandpa, don't make trouble," Wei Yining was most afraid of itching, laughing and hiding: "It's so late, you have to go to the camp early tomorrow morning!" ”

"Don't delay," Zhong Ye was unmoved: "Every time I hurt you, my spirit will be better." ”

Wei Yining knew that he had never been able to be the master in this matter, so he had to obey and accept his fate.

In Zhong Ye's arms, he was like a well-behaved little lamb, his eyes were innocent and docile, which made Grandpa Zhong feel like a horse's heart.

The night is lonely, three stars are in the sky, and there are lovers who have a short night.