The next morning, before the first batch of curved shaft plows could be produced, Liu Bei asked Sun Qian to bring a set of finished products over to test its effects.
Qu Yuanli's influence on him and Xu Prefecture was far ahead of his time.
The common people had land, ample food and clothing, and they had their own taxes. They expanded their armaments and finally stored wealth among the people.
This was a virtuous cycle.
And the key to this cycle was this curved shaft plow.
"Xuande, there's really no need to be in such a hurry.”
Lin Chuan yawned as he was pulled up from the bed by Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.
He was afraid that he would miss some important details when he tried it out in private, so Liu Bei ignored Lin Chuan's unhappy smile.
"Let me borrow your catchphrase, Yunxiao. I just have obsessive-compulsive disorder and can't wait anymore.”
"Me too, haha."
Soon, the three of them arrived in front of a piece of barren land. There were three yellow oxen, a curved shaft plow, and a straight shaft plow.
Other than Jian Yong and Sun Qian who were waiting, there were already some nosy commoners surrounding them.
It seemed like they wanted to directly compare the difference between the two.
Under Liu Bei's signal, the soldiers began to move.
On one side was a man and a bull with a curved shaft plow, and on the other side was a straight shaft plow with three men and two bulls.
"Yo, a man and a cow can really push this plow!”
"It is quite magical, but this plow is too light. I'm afraid it will eat too little soil.”
"What do you know? Didn't you hear those generals say that this was designed by Imperial Uncle's military advisor? How could it be flipped over a few times?”
The onlookers did not realize that this experiment would determine their quality of life in the future. They were mostly gossiping.
Liu Bei held his breath and stared at the scene intently, swallowing nervously from time to time.
"Enough, stop!"
After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, the difference in efficiency between the two was obvious. Liu Bei couldn't help but call for a halt.
Now, he had to confirm the most crucial question.
Under Liu Bei's signal, Sun Qian ran to the wasteland and used his hand to measure the depth of the soil that the Quyuan Plow had eaten. His eyes immediately widened into copper bells.
"Oh my god! My lord, one foot, a full foot!”
Following Sun Qian's exclamation, Liu Bei felt as if he had been electrocuted and his entire body went numb.
One foot?
The straight shaft plow of three men and two oxen could only eat 70% of the soil, but the curved shaft plow of one man and one ox could eat a foot of soil?
This meant that it wouldn't take long for the Huai River and Si River to have thousands of acres of fertile farmland.
Even his own army could participate in farming when they were free.
hiss ~
This debt was not easy to settle.
He wondered if there would be a situation where there would not be enough land for farming.
However, there was one thing that was certain.
By the time Cao Cao and Yuan Shu attacked, he would no longer have to worry about food.
"Yunxiao."
Liu Bei turned his head and looked straight at Lin Chuan. His small eyes were simply too mesmerizing." My Yunxiao is really like a fish in water. How lucky."”
Lin Chuan shook his head helplessly. He didn't like the way the ancients expressed their feelings.
"Xuande, you'd better save it, lest Yi De says that you'll use water to attack and flood the entire army, right Yi De?”
When he had just joined Liu Bei, Lin Chuan had given him many ideas. Whenever he was excited, he would use this metaphor.
Zhang Fei, the straight man of steel, had heard many times that he wanted him to go out and drown the three armies.
"Heh heh, Military Advisor, look at what you're saying. I used to joke about my insensible words back then. It's better not to flood the three armies.”
Now, this steely straight man had long been convinced by Lin Chuan.
Liu Bei smiled happily and shouted,"
"Gongyou, immediately post a notice. According to the labor on the household register, each family can go to the state capital to receive one labor and one pear.”
"Other than the 30% of the Quyuan Plow rental fee, 70% will belong to the people!”
"Yes!"
After Sun Qian bowed and left, the surrounding commoners seemed to have realized something.
This curved shaft plow…
It's not for the government's exclusive use, but to rent it to us. Moreover, we only take 30% of the fee, and the remaining 70% is for ourselves?
This ratio was like a fairy tale in a chaotic world.
Plop ~
The surrounding commoners knelt down in unison.
"Imperial Uncle Liu is incomparably benevolent. This commoner's family has a way out and hope!”
"Thank you, Imperial Uncle Liu, for your kindness and benevolence!”
"I've long heard of Imperial Uncle's benevolence and righteousness. Now that I've seen it today, as expected, we have hope ~"
In this year where kneeling was not popular, such a big ceremony was enough to show the excitement in the hearts of the people.
Liu Bei was stunned by this.
To be honest, if it was in the past, he would definitely be excited because the people's hearts were in favor of a great event.
But now, he had mixed feelings.
Benevolence?
I don't think I'm qualified.
My benevolence and righteousness are announced in my mouth, while Yunxiao is sloppy all day long, but what he does is really benevolence and righteousness for the people.
What am I compared to him?
After laughing at himself, Liu Bei stepped forward and said loudly,"
"Everyone, Qu Yuanli was designed by Lin Chuan and Lin Yunxiao. The 30% share was also his plan. You should thank him.”
The commoners were stunned as they looked at Lin Chuan, who was standing beside Liu Bei.
He didn't expect that such a young man could sympathize with the sufferings of the common people.
"Thank you, sir, for your kindness to the elders of Xu Prefecture. We thank you on behalf of the people in the city!”
"Mister is a great talent and wisdom. We will definitely remember your kindness forever.”
Lin Chuan waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to get up.
Looking at the people kneeling on the ground, there was no lack of old men who were close to 60 years old. He did not dare to accept it.
"Alright, there's no need to be so polite. You guys should go to the government office to register first. After that, you can start farming according to the plan.”
Everyone thanked him again before getting up and heading to the office.
Liu Bei let out a long sigh as he watched the crowd leave. His brows furrowed.
"What is Xuande worried about?"
Liu Bei smiled bitterly.
Yo, you can still be embarrassed? This surprised Lin Chuan.
"Money…"
"I didn't expect your Quyuan Li to be so magical.”
"Now, it seems that if the millions of people in Xu Prefecture are to use curved shaft plows, the cost of opening canals in the Huai River and Si River will be astronomical.”
"We have…"
It was no wonder he was shy.
He even asked Lin Chuan for advice on money. This made him wonder if Lin Chuan would think that he was too useless.
Fortunately, the relationship between the two of them had reached the point where they could talk about anything.
If it was someone else, Liu Bei might not have dared to bring it up.
"What do I care? This matter has long been arranged. We just have to wait for others to deliver themselves to our doorstep.”
Lin Chuan chuckled and turned towards the state capital.
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。