Zhou Shixiong, "Where do we have so much time? It is said that it takes a thousand days to train an army and only a day to deploy it, so we cannot neglect the usual training."
Gu Wenheng then took out the plan in his hand and said, "Brother Zhou, look, if we stagger the training time, can we have more free time?
By then, we can cultivate the land and grow food ourselves. Even if we can’t meet the needs of the army, it can at least alleviate the difficulties.”
Zhou Shixiong smiled bitterly, "My father also thought about what you said.
Everyone felt sorry to see so much fertile land lying there empty.
It’s a pity that this border city connects two countries. Not only is the defense line long, but the terrain is also extremely complex, and it is impossible to spare any manpower.
Moreover, in the early spring, these people come to interfere from time to time, and there is no way to properly take care of the land."
Gu Wenheng then took out some drawings of farm tools from the bottom and said, "If we replace these things, can we speed up our work?"
Although Zhou Shixiong was not engaged in farming, the drawings that Brother Gu was talking about were too clearly marked. He grabbed the drawings in his hand and jumped up immediately, "Where did you get this from?"
Gu Wenheng, "...I accidentally read it in a miscellaneous book, and I remembered it because I found it interesting. I didn't expect to remember it now."
Zhou Shixiong, "Has anyone tried to make it?"
Gu Wenheng, "Not yet. I came here today to discuss ideas with Brother Zhou. Can we open up more fertile fields?"
"Actually, with these things, you don't have to waste time here with big brother." Zhou Shixiong looked at Gu Wenheng with a complicated expression. In terms of courage and boldness, he was not as good as Gu Wenheng.
Gu Wenheng, "Brother Zhou, don't say that. The more challenging something is, the more sense of accomplishment it will bring.
If this piece of land that everyone despises were to rise again one day, do you think everyone would rush over to it?"
"I'm afraid that this place will become a battleground by then." Zhou Shixiong murmured to himself.
Gu Wenheng, "No, the climate here is only suitable for growing one crop. Even if all the land is reclaimed, there will be at most some surplus grain. Don't forget the layers of taxation."
Zhou Shixiong also came to his senses and almost forgot about this.
The people of Lu City work hard all year round but still cannot fill their stomachs. If they could plant more land, the situation would improve a lot and the population would not decline every year.
He could also make more effort to arrest some laborers who came to his door voluntarily. As for whether the other party would come to cause trouble, they had the confession in hand anyway, and they would not beat or kill the other party, but just make them pay their debts.
I believe that with such reasons, even if the matter was brought to the court, those people would not be able to refute it.
After figuring it out, Zhou Shixiong immediately said cheerfully, "I'll find a way to plant the grain, but these farm tools have to be made first, so we can't delay..."
The two brothers, each with his own wishful thinking, drank happily.
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It was spring, and Jin Qianqian hadn't left yet, but there was already a commotion in the court.
As the Minister of Rites, Chen Zishu was the first to speak up and said, "Your Majesty, General Zhou privately detained officials from other countries and forced them to farm. This is not in line with the etiquette of our Rong Dynasty. If this continues, it will damage the national prestige of our Rong Dynasty."
"I second this motion."
Cao Xiangqian said, "Your Majesty, I do not agree with Minister Chen's statement. Since he is an official from another country, why did he appear on the border of our country for no reason?
If he came to visit our country, which minister received the visiting card?
Don't forget! Years ago, these people came to our Lucheng and killed officials. When did the civil servants of our Rong Dynasty become so magnanimous?
Someone took your life, and you're still thinking about how to treat the other person well?"
"Master Cao, these are two completely different things."
"How are these two different things? As the ancients said, there are still favors to repay, and revenge to avenge. It's not you who were killed, so you can stand here and make sarcastic remarks.
Why don't you go ask the families of the victims and officials to see if they agree with your statement?"
“We have to look at the bigger picture.”
Cao Xiangqian snorted, "If we can win by just talking, then what are we doing with all these soldiers?
If you are sent to the border, maybe you can educate the people with your knowledge.
Mr. Chen, since you always emphasize the importance of persuading people with reason and paying attention to etiquette, I am a rough man who knows nothing and can only use brute force to beat up your kid. How about you talk to me about etiquette for so long?"
Chen Zishu pointed at Cao Xiangqian angrily and said, "We are talking about state affairs, don't take it out of context."
"Isn't it the same principle?" Cao Xiangqian looked respectfully at Hua Shunming who was sitting in the court. "The people of this world are all His Majesty's subjects. Why should they be treated differently like this?"
Hua Shunming then shouted, "Lord Cao, this is the court, don't use those vulgar words."
Chen Zishu looked at Cao Xiangqian with pride, saying, "The courage of a reckless man."
However, when Hua Shunming said the next words, his entire face cracked, "What Minister Chen said makes sense, and I am very relieved.
In order to demonstrate the prestige of our country of etiquette, I have decided to send the princess to marry. I think the country will not care about it anymore. We will judge those who have done evil in our territory. Minister of Rites, you should make preparations. "
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The entire court seemed to be paused in an instant. All the legitimate daughters of each mansion were sent to the harem. The emperor wanted to use them as a scapegoat.
"Minister of Rites, you must arrange for the princesses' marriages to be arranged for me. Although none of these princesses are my own, once the candidates for marriage are determined, I will record them under the title of empress and give them the greatest honor."
Who the hell wants this kind of honor? It's a dead end. So what if you just have that title?
Cao Xiangqian looked at the changing colors of these people with a sympathetic heart, muttering to himself in a low voice, "It seems like a good thing that the women at home can't give birth to daughters."
The official standing next to him, "..."
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Queen Zhou was anxiously waiting for news in the harem. Today in the court, everyone was targeting her brother.
At this time, the eunuch who had gone out to get information ran in hurriedly, "Master, good news."
Queen Zhou was very disappointed. "Speak."
The young eunuch recounted in vivid detail what had happened in the court, and Queen Zhou then stroked her chin and laughed out loud with pleasure.
“Your Majesty is right. As a country of etiquette, we should indeed treat the monarchs around us well.
If you pass on my words, I will carefully select a suitable candidate for marriage and live up to the patriotic hearts of all the ministers.
I remember that Lord Chen seems to have several legitimate daughters in his mansion. This child is still too lonely in the palace. Send someone to bring the second daughter into the palace so that I can see her."
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