"Zhao Fengming!"

"The villain is here!"

"You also have an errand, your three hundred fields of official fields, don't worry about it first, of course, this county is not your errand, you can find a brother and relative to help manage it, your task is to find a few old farmers, put these herbs, in a few acres of land planted, you can learn to plant first, planted well, not only according to the price of purchase, the county also has a lot of rewards!" Fang Xin said seriously.

The epidemic prevention pill, if it is produced, is naturally really a matter of great profits, and the upper and lower governments can be rich in oil, and the key is that if the effect is good, then this province will no longer be the daunting path of the Central Plains and Jiangnan, and a large number of Han people will enter this province, and trade and education will follow.

"Understood, the villain will definitely do well." Zhao Fengming kowtowed and said.

"There is another thing, on the hillside in front, you can plant kudzu vines for me, plant all over the hillside, and then raise fifty pigs, and next year the county will buy them, and they can be distributed." Fang Xin said again.

"Kudzu?"

"Yes, in fact, the wild grows, and when spring comes, you can plant it." Fang Xin didn't explain either, and said.

In fact, potatoes are the big killer of the dynasty, generally about 3,000 catties per mu, you know, the best paddy fields in this era are only 400 per mu, compared to what a huge disparity, so as soon as the potatoes come out, the world is peaceful.

However, although there were no potatoes in ancient times, there were still kudzu vines, especially in mountainous areas and in this province, which are suitable for growing kudzu vines almost all year round and can be grown on hillsides, valleys, shrubs, and forest edges. It has a strong adaptability to the soil, whether it is red soil, loess, mud and sandy soil, barren slopes and stone crevices, it can take root and grow. And the growth rate is extremely fast, under good climatic conditions, it can grow 5 centimeters in a day and 15 to 30 meters in a year.

The root of kudzu vine, kudzu root powder, is white, delicate, cool and smooth in the mouth, rich in starch, almost as food, and it is also a good raw material for winemaking.

Of course. Fang Xin also has a meaning, kudzu vine is a good fodder. The protein and fat content is high, and the livestock love to eat very much, whether it is raising pigs and cattle or even horses, so let this family make a demonstration first, the farmers are stubborn in fact, there is no one to lead, someone has done it, and made money, they will swarm up.

There are many mountains here, so you can sprinkle seeds casually. It will grow automatically every year, and there is no need to take care of it, so that there will naturally be more food, and pigs, cattle and sheep can be raised.

Of course, this is not a one-year thing, and Fang Xin Administration will never be ahead of time. Instead, it is a demonstration in advance, and if you are in a hurry, you will order planting, but it will allow the small officials to gain power, and maybe they will make a family ruined.

It is said that the purpose of this medicinal herb business is of course not only the above, there are very few really arable fertile fields in this county, but there are many small slopes for planting medicinal herbs, and in the township, if the people can have more of these. When the acquisition comes up, it is naturally an income, and it also alleviates the hardships of people's livelihood. As for the various spices produced locally, they are also very promising, light in weight and high in value, easy to decompose and transport, easy to store, and if they are luxuries, they can even consider extracting essences to make perfumes, but these can only be done later.

Seeing the father and son kneeling in thanks, Fang Xin's eyes were joyless and worry-free. I just accepted it, in fact, this term is not complete, it is the former county magistrate who died in office and is held by himself, and he should not move. Even this and the next one have been here, and that's five years - waiting for the money for the herbs to come up. The project is not large, but divided into several sections, and must be completed in one section, so that one side can be reclaimed for one side.

When the county government has money and food, it must also build a school and preach education.

All this is in my heart, there is still time for governance, and five years is enough to benefit all the people.

As for Yunnan Baiyao, there is no need to announce it, go back once, modify the formula, and pass it on to the children and grandchildren, which is worthy of the Li family in this world.

At this time, when he saw this daughter-in-law, bringing a plate of meat and a plate of fish, Fang Xin smiled, picked up the chopsticks and lit them and said, "Since you are here, this county is a guest, come on, we have eaten together." ”

The two men thanked them, and then sat down to eat, eating wine and food, and it was almost over, Fang Xin said: "This afternoon, I have to go to the county to learn and teach Zhang Qian's house, so I won't sit more, you wait for the New Year, and you are just talking, but there was a burst of people outside, and when I went out to see, it was Liu Jueming, the head of the team, who was covered in snow, trembled, and said: "My lord, the order has been conveyed, and the inspection of Lord Zhang has already been done." ”

"Very good, have you eaten, if you don't have it, sit down and eat some, the weather is cold, the office is poor, and you must pay attention to personal feelings!" Fang Xin saw it and said.

"Thank you, sir!" As soon as he came in, Liu Jueming felt that his body was gentle and stomped his feet.

"Let's go up to the pit, give the boots to this daughter-in-law to bake, and then put them on warmer."

"My lord, how dare you be humble?" Liu Jueming resolutely refused, Fang Xin knew that he was abiding by the rules, so the daughter-in-law took out a pair of old shoes, changed the boots, and put a pot of fire at his feet.

Fang Xin knew that if he didn't eat, Liu Jueming wouldn't eat more, so he poured another glass of wine, drank it slowly, and occasionally ate some food, while Liu Jueming walked back and forth, hungry and ruthless, and really gobbled it up.

Half an hour later, when I went out, the snow stopped, and the eyes were white, but the wind was strong, and when the wind blew, it was bitterly cold.

In fact, this province has always been warm, I don't know why it is cold this year, Liu Jueming was so cold that his lips were blue, and he said: "My lord, let's walk quickly, otherwise it will freeze." ”

Fang Xin nodded silently, this year's cold is really unexpected.

At that moment, the mule walked along the road with one foot high and one foot low, and walked forward, and Zhang Qian's home was not in the county, but in the countryside, so it was more difficult to rush over.

It took another half an hour to arrive at the home of Zhang Qian, the county school teacher.

If you visit someone specially, if it is not for the sake of business, the county will be a little out of shape, but it is okay to visit this person, because although the position of the county school is low, only nine grades, but all the county scholars are called teachers, and they are almost eighty years old. Respected and influential.

This is a three-in, three-out compound. Although it looks a little old, it is also a Qingtang tile house, Liu Jueming stepped forward cautiously, knocked on the door, did not have much time, waited for the fire, and finally lit a bonfire beside Qianlong. The people who had just come in from the rain got this heating, and Zhang Qian, the county school teacher, slowly leaned on crutches to greet them.

"Lord Zhixian has arrived. It's too late. ”

"Don't dare, Master Zhang teaches the whole county, and the education is meritorious, the county is admired, and he came to see him before the New Year, and he is also good to receive some teachings." Fang Xin said with a smile.

This person is related to the public opinion of the scholars in this county. Still can't be lazy.

When he entered the door, he found that the room was appropriate, neither extravagant nor cold, Fang Xin was very satisfied, this kind of person was actually the best to deal with, and he felt very comfortable at the moment.

"How dare you, the old man is just a showman, how dare he be like this?"

"Master Zhang is a virtuous person, why don't you dare?"

The two bowed. After dividing the host and guest, he sat down, and said for a while, "Sixty charcoal sellers outside the city, cutting down and burning charcoal in the southern mountains." His face was full of dust and smoke, and his temples were pale and his fingers were black. What is the profit from selling charcoal? The clothes on the body eat in the mouth. The poor shirt is single, and the heart is worried and wishes for the cold. Zhang Qian read it out in a deep voice: "The poem written by the adults that day has a great heart of worrying about the country and the people, and the old man knows that there will be a good parent official in this county, fortunately." Fortunately, the old age is old and frail, but it may not be seen. ”

Zhang Qian, a seventy-six-year-old man, is already considered to be a high life expectancy in this era, and he should have retired a long time ago. It's just that the county is really poor. Therefore, few people are willing to come to the county to learn the teachings, so they have to hang up. In fact, it's generally not bad.

Fang Xin arched his hand and said: "This county is here this time, and I really have something to discuss with Master Zhang. ”

"Oh, Lord Magistrate, please speak."

"The county has checked the county school, it is really in disrepair, the county is very emotional, next year, after the spring is busy, is it going to repair it?" Fang Xin stared at him and said.

"Oh, adults have this heart, it's really a blessing for the people in the county to read!" Zhang Qian's eyes suddenly lit up.

It is said that in the past few years, he has received many help and taught poor scholars, and a few days ago he received fifty taels of silver, but also because he was old, he had to plan for his children and grandchildren, which is also human nature.

Now when I heard this, I was immediately moved, thought about it, and asked: "The county government has always had insufficient money, this?" ”

"Don't worry, Lord Zhang, this county will raise money by itself, and will not take a penny from the people, since the county has said this, naturally there is no need to worry about the silver, but I also hope that Lord Zhang, Mr. Zhang, will preside over." Fang Xin said.

"The adults want to repair the school, it is really a major educational event, and the old man is grateful to the bachelors of the county, but he is really old, and he is afraid that he will not be able to do anything."

"The boss is highly respected, and he has to come forward, as for the specific things, naturally there is no need for the boss to do it himself, I don't know if the boss has a capable nephew? It is up to him to do it, and, please forgive the presumptuousness of this county, the old man is old, and the location of this teaching place can also be talked to the county, and a few points will be arranged in advance. Fang Xin said so.

Although the appointment of the county school is approved by the government and the provincial school administration is a matter for the record, the county order is the most critical in it, and it is generally recommended and will not be rejected.

Zhang Qian's eyes lit up, this was tantamount to giving him an official position, after thinking about it, although his eyes were a little darker, he still said with a smile: "The old man has a disciple, but it is Pan Zhengfan, who won the show ten years ago, but unfortunately he has not been promoted, but he has a thick character and can be used." ”

didn't recommend his son to him, Fang Xin knew that his second son had already won the show.

"Since this is the case, then it is up to the will of the boss, after the New Year, he will first make up for the teaching from the nine products, and first preside over the affairs of this academy for Mr. You, and when the academy is completed, some merits can also be promoted." Fang Xin said categorically.

"Then I'll thank you for this." Zhang Qian smiled a little: "This son is in this village, waiting for me to call someone over." ”

The atmosphere below is much more polite, Fang Xin saw that he was in good spirits, so he asked some classic questions, Zhang Qian, this person, is really a reader, as soon as he talked about this, it was okay at the beginning, and after saying a paragraph, he was attracted, and immediately paid full attention, and talked about the scriptures from time to time.

When he talks about calligraphy, at the moment, Zhang Qian wants to see the calligraphy of Bangyan Gong and keep the family heirloom ink.

Fang Xin didn't postpone it, he wanted to write some Spring Festival couplets, but he heard Zhang Qian say: "If you are willing, you can write down that poem, and let future generations know the style of benevolence." ”

At that moment, he took out the paper of the treasured high-quality scrolls, unfolded it, Fang Xin stepped forward, stood in front of the desk, grinding the ink, and after a while, he was full of energy, holding the pen in his right hand, dipped in the ink, and wrote it, and carried the pen with his wrist, the gesture was like a dragon and snake, and the essence was condensed and turned, and the whole poem was written immediately.

In the end, he wrote "Li Rui from Jiangfu", and then took out his own private seal, put on the ink ink, and printed it.

Although Zhang Qian is highly respected in this county, but after all, his knowledge is limited, and he sees these four lines of words, the pen is strong, and he sees tactfulness in the transition, and his spirit is extraordinary, and he is speechless for a while, and after a long time, he sighed and said: "If it is really the pen of the list, we are far away, this book can be a family treasure." ”

At this moment, a middle-aged man came in from outside, forty years old, although he was in a green shirt, he had patches, and his face was also a little hungry and cold.

After coming in, Zhang Qian said this, Pan Zhengfan was immediately overjoyed, and kowtowed again and again: "Thank you Lord Zhixian, thank you for the teacher's recommendation, the student is really unforgettable." ”

As he spoke, tears began to fall.

Zhang Qian sighed and said: "Pan Zhengfan, if you have this opportunity, you should educate more scholars, so that the county has a few more talents and people, since the founding of the county, there has not been a jinshi, this repair house, is the heart of the adult's education, and we must also contribute here, in order to live up to the court, adults, scholars." ”

Pan Zhengfan bowed his head to listen to the teaching, and said respectfully: "What the teacher said is very true, the students must remember it!" ”

Fang Xin also smiled: "Master Pan, in the future, the county will study, just pay more attention, well, this year, the county will wait, I will order someone to send it, and have a good year, well, you are now a ninth grade, you don't need to bow down to this official everywhere, so as not to be discussed." ”

"Thank you for your promotion!" Pan Zhengfan got up and bowed.

Then the matter is done, the bachelors and public opinion in this county are basically mastered, Fang Xin has a slightly complicated mood, and after saying some words, he can finally go back for the New Year.