"The plows used in the world today are all couple plows. When using them to plow the land, it takes three people and two oxen.”
"Moreover, if we spend a day, we can only plow one mu of land at most. The efficiency is too low.”
"This Quyuan Plow is different. It only needs one person and one ox to plow three mu of land in a day.”
Liu Wu patted the plow frame and pointed out the advantages of the curved plow.
Chen Deng's heart trembled, and a look of shock flashed in his eyes.
Madam Mi Huan's face also changed.
Although she did not understand farming tools like Chen Deng, she could understand the meaning behind her husband's words.
A ding and an ox plowed three mu of land a day!
This meant that the efficiency of this curved shaft plow was close to six times that of an ordinary couple plow!
"Husband, this plow is so powerful?"
"If that's the case, just the 600 plows that our Mi Family built can plow nearly 1,000 mu of land in a day?”
Mi Huan exclaimed, her eyes filled with joy.
Liu Wu smiled and didn't say anything, silently agreeing with her calculations.
Mei Huan gasped and said with doubt in her eyes,"Husband, is this plow really that amazing?”
"Whether this Qu Yuan Li is powerful or not, Furen will know once she tries it in your Mi Family's land.”
Liu Wu said confidently.
Mi Huan's heart shook, and she was skeptical for a moment.
However, Chen Deng was different. He had personally worked in Guangling before, so he could be considered to have a rough understanding of farming. After carefully examining it, his eyes suddenly lit up as he saw the profundity.
"My lord, if I am not wrong, my lord changed the straight shaft into a curved shaft?”
"Also, there is a rotating plow plate on the shaft. This way, the plow frame can be lighter and can be turned freely, making it more convenient to use.”
"This Qu Yuanli's modification is indeed exquisite!”
Chen Deng talked non-stop, his face filled with excitement as he pointed out all the merits of Qu Yuan Li.
"It seems that when Yuanlong ruled Guangling, he personally farmed with the people.”
Liu Wu nodded in approval." Yuanlong," he asked," if we promote this plow in Xuzhou and use it to open up wasteland, do you think we can still complete the spring plowing?"”
"There's still time, there's still time!"
Chen Deng said excitedly," With this plow, our plowing speed will increase by several times. We will definitely be able to complete the cultivation before the end of spring. We will be able to harvest enough food and grass this autumn. My lord will be able to expand the army without any worries!”
"That's good."
Liu Wu smiled faintly." I've already handed the manufacturing method of this Quyuan Plow to the Mi Family. Later, you can go and discuss it with Mi Zizhong. Mobilize the craftsmen of the various counties to forge it and settle the matter of opening up wasteland as soon as possible."”
"Yes!"
Chen Deng gladly accepted the order.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but ask curiously,"My lord, I wonder where my lord obtained this divine plow?”
"Well…"
Liu Wu took a sip of tea and casually made up a story."When I was inspecting the mulberry fields, I felt that the efficiency of the plows used by the common people was low, so I pondered over it in my spare time. Only then did I think of this improved method and create this plow.”
Chen Deng and Mei Huan were shocked.
"In my spare time, I can create such a divine plow with a little pondering. My lord actually has such talent?”
Chen Deng clicked his tongue in amazement.
"Ever since we got married, in just a few months, husband has given me too many surprises. Today, Qu Yuanli is another one. He is not only a man of great talent and strategy, but also a rare person."
Mi Huan's thoughts surged as she looked at Liu Wu with deep respect.
…
The next day.
In the main hall of the state capital, civil officials and generals gathered together.
Liu Wu had already let Chen Deng know that Yuan Shu had withdrawn the siege of Xutai and that his army had moved south.
Then, he announced on the spot that he was going to send his army south to take Shouchun and destroy Yuan Shu.
"Alright, I've been waiting for this day!”
"We were previously defeated by Yuan Shu and were forced to retreat to Haixi. We were almost forced to a dead end. Now, it's finally time for revenge!”
"Big brother, I, Zhang Fei, am willing to be the vanguard. I will personally kill that Yuan Shu!”
Zhang Fei jumped up and shouted excitedly.
"Since the lord's plan has succeeded, we have no reason not to send troops and take Huainan."”
Most of the generals agreed to send troops.
Only Guan Yu's face was dark and his brows were tightly furrowed.
Liu Bei's instructions to him were to watch Liu Wu and defend Xu Prefecture. He was not to use troops against the outside world.
Previously, when Liu Wu and Cao Cao were engaged in marriage, he was afraid that Liu Bei would get angry and hurt his body, so he had no choice but to hide it.
Now that Liu Wu wanted to attack Yuan Shu and go against Liu Bei's will again, was he going to continue hiding it?
"Brother!"
"Although Yuan Shu has moved his troops south, he is still a powerful man and has at least ten to twenty thousand soldiers that can be used against us.”
"With just ten thousand soldiers, I'm afraid our chances of winning are not high if we want to destroy Yuan Shu and take Huainan.”
"Foolish brother thinks that it is better to stay put and recuperate.”
Guan Yu finally stood up and went against Liu Wu and the others.
Liu Wu didn't retort. He looked at Zhang Fei and said,""Yi De, Yun Zhang said that we can't destroy Yuan Shu. What do you think?”
"Why can't it be destroyed?"
"When we were on the west coast, we only had a few thousand soldiers, but under the leadership of big brother, we drove away Lu Bu and took back Xu Prefecture!”
"If we can defeat Lu Bu, why can't we defeat Yuan Shu?”
Zhang Fei's bold words refuted Guan Yu.
"Third brother!"
Guan Yu shouted in a low voice, his eyes constantly hinting that this was Liu Bei's order.
Zhang Fei was eager to take revenge on Yuan Shu, so he naturally ignored his hint and asked,""Second Brother, what's wrong with you? You're always afraid of this and that. Where did your courage go? Could it be that you're afraid of Yuan Shu?”
Guan Yu's heart trembled. He was actually rendered speechless by Zhang Fei's question.
He was proud and arrogant, and he was fearless.
After being questioned by Zhang Fei like this, if he were to object again, it would appear that he was guilty and was really afraid of Yuan Shu.
Faced with his third brother's aggressive attitude, Guan Yu was both angry and anxious, and his mind was in a mess.
"Third brother, how can you say that about Yun Zhang!”
"Who is Chief Yun? That is Tiger Cage Pass, someone who dares to challenge Lu Bu. Why would he be afraid of that good-for-nothing wastrel Yuan Shu?”
Liu Wu, on the other hand, tried to smooth things over for Guan Yu.
Guan Yu's embarrassment was immediately alleviated as he snorted proudly,""The one who knows me is my elder brother. Third brother, you underestimate your second brother too much.”
The topic changed.
However, Liu Wu continued," I believe that Commander Yun is actually worried about Cao Cao. He is afraid that Cao Cao will break the alliance agreement and suddenly attack my Xu Prefecture when I lead the army to the south. Commander Yun, am I right?"”
"That's right, this is exactly what I'm worried about.”
Guan Yu saw a ladder and went down without hesitation.
Liu Wu had been waiting for him to say this.
He took the opportunity to say," If that's the case, then I'll appoint you as the Minister of Pei. You'll lead two thousand elite soldiers to guard Xiaopei and help me defend against Cao Cao. This way, I won't have to worry about the future and can lead the army to the south."”
Guan Yu was stunned for a moment before he suddenly understood.
Liu Wu had dug a hole for him, waiting for him to jump into it!
A cold smile flashed across Liu Wu's eyes.
Sending Guan Yu to Xiaopei was equivalent to kicking him out of the heart of Xu Prefecture, Xiapi. He would then be able to arrange for his confidant to take over Xiapi's military power.
This was also his preparation to reveal his true identity in the future, fall out with Liu Bei, and fight for the power of Xuzhou.
Secondly, he could use this as an excuse to make Guan Yu unable to oppose him anymore.
"With just a thousand soldiers, Wenyuan can hold Xutai for a month.”
"Yunzhang, your ability is even above Wenyuan. Are you afraid that you can't defend Xiao Pei and resist Cao Cao?”
Liu Wu saw that Guan Yu didn't say a word, so he took the opportunity to provoke him again.
After this series of foreshadowing, Guan Yu was already in a difficult position.
Liu Wu had grasped Guan Yu's character. For the sake of his face, he could only swallow the bitter pill in silence.
After taking a deep breath, Guan Yu cupped his hands and said proudly,""In my heart, I don't know how to write the word 'fear'. Since elder brother has given the order, I will go and guard Xiao Pei!”
"Good!"
Liu Wu laughed and said happily," It's settled then. Chief Yun will guard Xiaopei, Mi Zi Zhong, Uncle Chen, will guard Xiapi. The rest of you will follow me to attack Yuan Shu!"”
"Yes!"
All the civil and military officials in the hall stood up and responded generously.
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