The current Liu Bei had lost countless battles in the past dozen years.
If it wasn't for Qin Feng's appearance, Liu Bei would still be wandering around.
Although not long after, they also temporarily took over Xu Prefecture.
However, that was because a rabbit's tail could not grow long. Within a year of peace, it was chased away by Cao Cao like a stray dog.
In history, Liu Bei only started to make a name for himself after the Battle of Red Cliff.
That was Zhuge Liang's suggestion to let him temporarily borrow Jingzhou so that he could gradually strengthen himself.
A man who had been defeated for most of his life could persevere for more than 20 years and pursue his dreams.
Just this point alone made all the dukes of the three kingdoms have to compare themselves.
From his contact with Liu Bei over the past few months, Qin Feng felt that Liu Bei was also very good to him.
At least in Qin Feng's opinion, his treatment was no different from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
In fact, in many matters, Qin Feng's words could be said to be the heaviest.
All of this was naturally because Qin Feng had put in all his effort to plan and succeeded repeatedly.
However, it was also inseparable from Liu Bei's sincere trust in Qin Feng.
Due to various reasons, Qin Feng was now determined to assist Liu Bei and achieve great things.
As for the future outcome, it was up to the heavens.
Hmph, I'm a man with a system!
"Wen Xuan is right, tomorrow I will arrange for Jian Yong to count the amount of land in Nanjiang County. It is now March, there is still time to rush the planting season.”
Liu Bei thought for a while and nodded.
"But, Wen Xuan, have you ever thought about it? Most of the farmland in Nanjiang County is currently owned by the local aristocrats and rich people.
They will take 30% of the tax. After we arrive, we will need another 30% if we want to hoard enough rations in a short period of time.
If that was the case, the commoners would only get 40% of it, and it would probably cause a rebellion.”
Liu Bei said slowly with a worried expression.
According to the tax system of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the aristocrats would take 30% of the land tax, the government would take 20%, and the common people would get 50%.
This kind of land tax distribution system could only allow the people to barely survive and not starve to death.
If they squeezed another ten percent, the people would not be able to eat their fill, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
The Yellow Turban Uprising that had just been put out was a warning.
Liu Bei knew this very well.
Qin Feng was naturally very clear.
"We take 30% and the commoners get 70%!”
Qin Feng lightly smiled as he indifferently said.
"Wen Xuan, think twice. Seizing the land from the aristocratic families will probably lead to even more serious consequences.”
Hearing this, Liu Bei's expression changed drastically and he quickly tried to persuade him.
In the entire Eastern Han Dynasty, from the county magistrate to the county magistrate to the county governor, which class was not controlled by the aristocratic families?
The businesses of a county, prefecture, and state were mostly controlled by the aristocratic families.
It could be said that the influence of aristocratic families in this era was almost beyond imagination.
Trying to snatch land from them would only cause greater conflict and even force them to take the lead in rebellion.
"Haha, Xuande, don't worry. I didn't say I wanted to snatch the land of the aristocratic families.”
Qin Feng smiled slightly and continued," I've asked Jian Yong about it. The aristocrats mostly occupy the fields in the areas around the counties."
As for the area around the Nan River, as well as between the gentle slopes of the mountains, the half-slope land was also suitable for farming. As long as these lands were developed, he believed that there would be nearly ten thousand mu.”
Hearing this, Liu Bei was slightly stunned."
"What, Wen Xuan, you want to reclaim the hillside? Are you lying to me?”
When Qin Feng heard this, his face was filled with black lines as he said,""Xuande, you make it sound like I'm always lying to you. Am I that unreliable?”
"Uh, this…this is really not there.”
Liu Bei thought about it carefully and shook his head awkwardly.
Immediately, Liu Bei was worried that Qin Feng, as a scholar, did not know the common sense of farming, so he explained,"Wenxuan, because it is inconvenient to irrigate the hillside, very few people cultivate it. Even if someone does, they will depend on the weather to survive. Basically, they will harvest for one year and be barren for three years.
Especially in recent years, the Hanzhong area had been suffering from drought for years. Most of the land had long been abandoned.”
After saying this, Liu Bei let out a sigh and wore a bitter expression.
"Xuande, don't be discouraged.”
Qin Feng smiled and took out a roll of silk from his sleeve, handing it to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei was slightly taken aback. He took the silk and slowly opened it.
When he saw the cart-shaped thing drawn on it, he immediately frowned in confusion.
Immediately, Liu Bei took a closer look at the detailed remarks, and his brows gradually relaxed.
Immediately after, Liu Bei's pupils constricted, and his expression became extremely shocked.
He opened his mouth wide and stared at Qin Feng. He said in surprise,"Wen Xuan, how did you think of such a divine item?”
"Hehe, this is just an irrigation cart. It's just a small trick. Xuande, you don't have to be surprised. With this thing, farming on the hillside will no longer be a problem.”
Qin Feng laughed and said.
"That's not just no problem. As long as you cultivate it properly, it will definitely not be inferior to the harvest of the plains.”
Liu Bei jumped up excitedly.
Just as he settled the problem of the territory, Qin Feng immediately made a watering cart and solved the big matter of farming.
Qin Feng's arrangements were flawless.
He thought about the countless half-slope lands on both sides of Nanjiang that were about to become ten thousand mu of fertile land.
At that time, not only would he not have to worry about his own food, but the local people would also be able to eat their fill and become rich.
This was simply killing two birds with one stone!
The most important weapon of the country!
Looking at the picture on the silk, these four words appeared in Liu Bei's mind.
"Wenxuan, this is a great move!"
Towards Qin Feng, Liu Bei was once again completely convinced. He took three steps back and bowed to Qin Feng.
Immediately, Liu Bei remembered that it was only March. As long as he immediately started farming, he would be able to obtain his first harvest this autumn.
With provisions, they wouldn't have to worry about not being able to raise troops.
And with soldiers and horses, would they still have to worry about not being able to stand firm?
At the thought of having a chance to gain a foothold here, Liu Bei suddenly choked up.
"Wenxuan, I really don't know how to thank you.”
Liu Bei was so excited that he wanted to hold Qin Feng's hand again.
The corner of Qin Feng's mouth twitched as he hurriedly dodged.
This person who weaved mats and sold shoes was not bad in any way. It was just that this problem of being gay was really not good.
Sigh, for a moment, Qin Feng started to doubt his choice.
According to the historical records, the Shu Han Dynasty was full of love. The ancients didn't lie to me.
No, he had to find a wife as soon as possible. Otherwise, he might be affected by these three brothers one day.
Qin Feng thought.
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