The so-called general type basically can both turn over and crush the soil, but generally speaking, those that have both functions cannot achieve the ultimate in their respective functions.
But it saves money, and the same thing can do two jobs at once.
All Liu Tan can do now is to reduce some of the burden on farmers and then continue to make improvements.
Traditional moldboard plows are divided into three categories: traction plows, mounted plows and semi-mounted plows, each with its own unique characteristics.
If we analyze it literally, it is easy to have a preconceived notion that a traction plow should be better, but in fact a traction plow requires a very large traction force, so this is the first thing Liu Tan ruled out.
Although the semi-suspension type requires slightly less traction, it is still beyond the reach of human or oxen's power.
Even if it can be achieved, it will not be the first choice. You have to know that farmers who can own cattle these days are considered to have a good family background.
Therefore, the most suitable one is the semi-mounted moldboard plow, because in the transportation state, the weight of the traction-type moldboard plow is borne entirely by the machine itself, the suspension-type is borne by the traction object, and the semi-mounted type is half and half.
Simply speaking, the moldboard plow consists of four parts: a traction suspension device, a frame, a travel depth limit device and a main plow body.
The plow body is composed of the plowshare, plow wall, plow bed, plow support, etc., and the working surfaces of the plowshare and plow wall constitute the curved surface of the plow body.
When the land is plowed, it rises, breaks up and turns over along the curved surface of the plow.
As for the plow blade, Liu Tan only remembered that it existed but could not remember where it was placed. He only remembered that the function of the plow blade was to cut the soil vertically, so that the furrows could be clear after plowing.
From this perspective, it should be placed in front.
Liu Tan wrote down all of this, and then heard Xiao Cheng say cautiously, "Your Highness, I...I've almost finished. Do you want more details?"
Liu Tan was startled by him. He looked up and found that Xiao Cheng was still there. Well, not only was he there, but Lu Xuan was also there.
It's just that Xiao Cheng was so engrossed in writing that he had no time to speak, and Lu Xuan saw that Liu Tan was immersed in his own world and didn't want to disturb him, so Liu Tan didn't realize that there were two other living people in the study.
He wiped his face and said, "Put it down for now. You did a great job. Miao Rui, go to the kitchen and get some snacks for Doctor Xiao."
Xiao Cheng was flattered: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. No... no need."
Liu Tan said gently, "You've been working hard all day and haven't had time to eat yet. Use something to fill your stomach first."
The other person spent a long time painstakingly writing it. Although he didn't need it now, in order not to discourage the newcomer's enthusiasm, Liu Tan still took it and looked at it carefully.
It's true that Xiao Cheng wrote it quite clearly. He wrote down how much arable land there was in the Northern Border Kingdom, how much high-quality land there was, how much medium-quality land there was, how much low-quality land there was, and how much barren land there was. He also wrote down roughly where these lands were distributed.
Considering how long he had been with Huo Guang, only about a month, he could actually remember so much. No wonder Huo Guang was willing to bring him here.
Liu Tan put down the paper filled with data and looked up at Xiao Cheng. Xiao Cheng was eating pastries at the time. After feeling his gaze, he quickly swallowed what was in his mouth.
Liu Tan smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, take the rest back and eat it. It's getting late, go back and rest."
Xiao Cheng thanked En helplessly and left.
Liu Tan told Bi Gao to put the papers away, then turned to Lu Xuan and asked, "Are you tired?"
Lu Xuan leaned over and asked for a kiss, then chuckled softly, "You should be the one who's tired. Have you made any progress yet?"
Liu Tan was actually feeling a bit tired at this point. He leaned against Lu Xuan, curled up in his arms, and said, "That should be about right." He yawned and mumbled, "Let's ask someone from Gongshujia to take a look tomorrow."
Lu Xuan wiped away the tears from his eyes, kissed his forehead and said, "Then go and rest first."
Liu Tan leaned on him and refused to get up: "Wait for me to catch my breath."
When he came to his senses, he realized that maintaining the same posture for a long time made his waist and back a little sore. Now that he relaxed, he didn't want to move at all.
Without a word, Lu Xuan picked him up and walked towards the bedroom. Liu Tan smiled and kissed him, saying, "Well done, here's your reward."
Lu Xuan raised his eyebrows: "This is not enough."
Liu Tan leaned over to his ear and blew air into it, saying, "Then what is enough?"
Lu Xuan gently placed him on the bed and said, "Save it for now."
Today, Liu Tan spent a long time struggling with the treadle plow and was busy improving it. He must be very tired both physically and mentally.
After Lu Xuan put him down, Liu Tan spoke a few words to him in a daze and then fell asleep.
Lu Xuan felt helpless. He was already so exhausted, what else could he do if he didn't save the money?
He turned around and quietly asked the palace servant to bring hot water, and personally helped Liu Tan wipe his body, and then he went to tidy himself up.
The next morning, when Liu Tan woke up, he turned around and saw Lu Xuan lying on his side, propping up his head and playing with his hair.
Lu Xuan asked, "Are you awake? Are you hungry?"
Liu Tan was in a daze for a while, then he said in a daze: "When did I fall asleep yesterday?"
He just remembered being carried back by Lu Xuan, and that was all.
Lu Xuan: ...
"Don't think about it." He said, "Just wash up and eat first."
While Liu Tan was having his meal, he sent someone to find Gongshu Yi and said with great glee, "It's New Year's Day, I can't be the only one working overtime!"
In fact, Gongshu Yi and his men didn't care at all. They just wanted to be reused.
His father would not be able to come until after the New Year, and during this period of time, he specifically told them to make sure to appease the King of the North.
It wasn't just for the official position, but also because he heard that the Mohist school seemed to be sending disciples over as well.
Even the Mohists who were reluctant to come to the Northern Kingdom before became interested after they knew that the King of the Northern Territory attached great importance to mechanical engineering.
I have to say that compared to Gongshujia, Mohism does seem to be more popular with those in power, oh, except for the emperor.
Because they were not very aggressive, even the emperor liked some of their ideas.
The Gongshu family had worked so hard to get to their current status in the Northern Kingdom. How could they possibly allow the Mohist school to squeeze them out again?
Gongshu Yi was particularly enthusiastic. After entering the palace and seeing Liu Tan, he said to him in a very flattering manner, "Your Highness, what do you want to do? As long as we can do it, we will do it for you as soon as possible."
Liu Tan looked at him in surprise: "What's going on?"
Gongshu Yi laughed dryly and said, "During the New Year, no one in the Gongshu family is allowed to use a knife except for special circumstances. I haven't made anything for a few days, so my hands are itching."
Facing Liu Tan's disbelieving gaze, Gongshu Yi gritted his teeth and firmly stated that he was just too fond of mechanical engineering.
There was no way. He couldn't just say that it was because the King of the North was too powerful and they were rarely used. He should cherish every opportunity, right?
Liu Tan didn't argue with him about this. He just handed him the blueprint and said, "Take a look at this. Can you do it?"
Gongshu Yi confidently took the blueprint and was about to say that there was nothing the Gongshu family couldn't make. However, after seeing the blueprint, he swallowed the words back in an instant. Thousands of words finally converged into a very humble question: "May I ask your Highness, what is this...?"
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