Lu Peng let them go and said,""Go back and tell Jiang Gongyi that if he ever feels that he has no future as a thief, he can call his brother over to my place.”
Jiang Qin was a good general, and his companion Zhou Tai was famous for his loyalty and bravery. Although he was still a small county magistrate and they might not be interested, it was still good to try casting a net.
It was autumn, and the rice fields were already covered in golden yellow.
The harvest season had finally arrived. In the past few months, the 300-dan rations had already been used up. Lu Peng had thought of all kinds of ways to fill his hunger. He had even shamelessly borrowed some from Lu Kang to survive.
At this moment, thousands of soldiers and civilians from Yangquan County had arrived outside the city. Everyone's faces were filled with joy and a trace of solemnity.
There were only innocent children playing and chasing each other. These few months were a rare peaceful life for them.
Lu Peng stood in the middle of the crowd, and countless eager gazes were fixed on him.
"Langjun, is there really no need to hold a sacrificial ceremony?" Jiang Yan asked in a low voice.”
In this era, before the harvest, it was customary to hold a sacrifice, which was usually led by the local governor.
Lu Peng shook his head." Let's talk about it after we're done. Zi Zheng, let's start."”
Jiang Yan nodded and loudly gave the order. A dozen men who were already prepared jumped down from the first field and began to harvest the grain. Lu Peng used this mu of land to test the yield.
Baskets of golden rice grains were sent up non-stop. The surrounding commoners had expectant smiles on their faces as they guessed,
"I wonder how much grain can be harvested from this mu of land…"
"Probably one or two stones.”
"How is that possible? This land has been barren for so long.”
Lu Peng was also watching nervously. A few minor officials were holding containers and nervously measuring and calculating. As more and more grain was transported, their expressions gradually became exaggerated. In the end, they actually reached the point of being dumbfounded.
"What's wrong?" Lu Peng couldn't help but ask.”
"Lang, Langjun, this…this grain is not right…how can there be so much!”A minor official stammered.
Jiang Yan walked over to take a look, and his expression also changed. He came back and said to Lu Peng,"This mu of land has already produced more than three stones of grain. It's not over yet.”
Lu Peng smiled slightly. After unlocking the farmland, the production had doubled. Coupled with his exaggerated internal affairs ability, the production would naturally scare you to death.
In the end, this one mu of land produced a total of five stones of rice. Normally, about 30% of the rice would be lost when it was turned into rice. In other words, this one mu of land produced 3.5 stones of rice, which was 400 catties.
In modern society, this yield was not worth mentioning, but in this era, it was enough to scare everyone. Because in common sense, one mu of land could produce two grains of rice at most.
The surrounding commoners were already boiling with joy. Jiang Yan was a little suspicious, wondering if Langjun had deliberately let the reaper do something to inspire the people.
Lu Peng had a plan in mind, so he ordered the harvest to begin. Immediately, the joyous harvest began. The men of every household went to the fields, the women carried the baskets, and the children happily picked up the fallen ears of rice with bamboo baskets.
Jiang Yan looked at it for a while and found that every mu of land had such a high yield. It really wasn't Langjun's fraud. This matter was too contrary to his common sense, and he was instantly dumbfounded.
At this time, a large group of people would come over to kowtow to Lu Peng from time to time, saying that Langjun was a god who had descended from the heavens and bestowed him with auspicious signs.
During this period of time, there were many rumors in Yangquan County. It was said that County Magistrate Lu had met an immortal in the mountains, taught him immortal techniques, and even gave him an immortal treasure.
In this era, people were still ignorant and believed in the theory of gods and ghosts. In addition, the grain production was too amazing. Suddenly, everyone believed that Lu Langjun was indeed a god from heaven and worshipped him even more fanatically.
Lu Peng thought for a moment and did not explain further because it was difficult to explain clearly. The most important thing to do was to develop education.
He didn't say much and just stopped everyone from kowtowing, letting them work in peace.
At this moment, a group of people walked over on the official road in the northwest direction and happened to see this busy and enthusiastic scene.
"Is this harvesting food?" A middle-aged man in his forties said.
Beside him was a man in his thirties. His face was thin and his eyes were flashing with wisdom. He was dressed as a scholar and nodded."It seems so. The commoners are so happy. It seems like there's a bumper harvest.”
"Hehe, this Xingjin kid is really lucky.”The middle-aged man shook his head and sneered.
The group of people came to the side of the field and watched the harvest scene. Soon, someone informed Lu Peng. He stood up and walked over to observe. He went forward and asked the two of them,"May I ask what business you have with me?"
"We came from Luoyang and have a decree to pass to the county magistrate of Yangquan. Are you an official of the county?”The middle-aged man said proudly.
Lu Peng usually did not like to wear official robes as it was too cumbersome. He liked to wear light clothes, which in the eyes of this middle-aged man was a symbol of his low status. However, seeing the people's respectful worship of him, he guessed that he was a small official in the county.
Lu Peng remained calm. He smiled at the two and said,""I am the county magistrate of Yangquan County, Lu Peng."
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