Fenglin Tianxia – Queen with a Thousand Pets

The next day, the rain stopped, Zheng Xi's procedures were all completed, and then Sanye Yan was full of energy.

Could it be that Sanye Yan, you are a guilty of rain depression!

After heavy rains, the road to Huai’an was very difficult to walk. There was mud everywhere, sometimes light rain, and when they arrived at Dehuangzhuang, the locals persuaded them not to go forward, saying that Gusang they were going to was the hardest hit area. Most of it was flooded, only one polder built before the end of the year could be preserved, and the other places were full of oceans, and even a small part of the polder was flooded.

After discussing, Ling Qingyu asked Zheng Xi to take the gold to stay at the inn in Huangzhuang, and rode with Yan San.

Gusang is near Hongze Lake. This year, the Huaihe Tuohe has flooded, and the water level of Hongze Lake is much higher than in previous years. Many places around it are flooded. The two of them walked all the way and saw the tragic scene of flooding everywhere. .

Yan San pulled Ling Qingyu onto his mount, took the reins of another horse, and drove on the faintly visible official road without any haste.

A large field is faintly visible in the front, surrounded by a tall dam.

"Where!" Ling Qingyu shouted, pointing in that direction.

Yan Sanyi pinched the horse's belly and went over there.

Along the lake bank and the river bank, a large embankment with a height of about one foot and two feet and a width of about six feet was built. It looks like a big city. There are rows of mulberry and willows on the banks of the polder, looking like a picturesque. reed. The fields in the polder are divided by crisscross ditches. Small boats travel on the ditches, and there are many water gates on the polder banks to adjust the height of the water at any time. The field in the polder was golden at this time, separated by some half-fallen ears of rice. Farmers were working in it to collect the ears of rice that had been soaked in the rain.

"Han Mian is a talent." Ling Qingyu sighed, and then asked the farmer in the boat in the ditch out loud, "Excuse me, where is Mr. Han?"

"Huh?" The farmer heard it several times before he heard clearly. He heard that he was looking for Mr. Han, and he hurriedly rowed the boat over and said: "You two are looking for Mr. Han? The old man will take you there."

The boat circumnavigated to a village. The village was in the middle of the polder. Unlike other places, the village was still clean and peaceful.

Seeing Ling Qingyu, Han Mian bowed deeply before Ling Qingyu could speak, and said, "The master of the house!"

"This? I should say this, right?" Ling Qingyu couldn't figure it out and helped him.

"If it hadn't been for the master to say how to build this polder, this year's flood, this land would not be able to keep it." Han Mian said with a smile.

"This is not my wisdom, it is yours. It has been in the polder since ancient times. Haha, I dare not take this credit." Ling Qingyu said embarrassedly. She added some ideas for later generations of water conservancy projects, but most of the methods in the polder are actually the wisdom of the working people in ancient China. Some of the methods are far more useful than later generations. This credit is definitely not to be taken, not to mention that she said casually at the beginning, The ability to build such a large-scale polder is absolutely the credit of Han Li.

Han Mian smiled slightly, did not say more, and took Ling Qingyu into the house. At first, Ling Qingyu gave him one hundred thousand taels of silver. He visited all the way and saw a large family here in Huai'an to take in the victims and accumulated many refugees. The local government got a headache, so he went to the local officials and bought the Hongze Lake. There are large swamps and waters on the border, and even the buying belt employs a large number of refugees. A large-scale polder has been built by the Hongze Lake, and the original swamps and wastelands have been divided into several areas and started to be improved. Now one year has passed. There are already more than 700 hectares of fertile land, there are nearly a thousand people in the fixed tenants below, and there are hundreds of people who are sold as slaves.

Han Mian took out Tian Qi and body Qi and handed them to Ling Qingyu.

Ling Qingyu did not answer, but instead asked: "I see that the construction here is very reasonable, and the layout of the fields is also very particular. With such a heavy rain, there are not a lot of crops in the fields. Does Mr. Han have a good help? "

"Haha, I really belonged to the house!" Han Yan smiled, and then shouted to the inner room: "How, come out."

Several people walked out of the inner room. Among them were two middle-aged people, holding their trouser legs, and an old farmer.

Ling Qingyu stood up immediately and bowed: "Ling Qingyu has seen everyone, everyone has built this polder so well, it is a blessing for the people!"

"You don't need to be polite to the master." A middle-aged man rushed a few steps forward, helped her up, and smiled: "Mr. Han was right."

Seeing Ling Qingyu looking up suspiciously, Han Yan hurriedly coughed and pointed to the two middle-aged human beings: "The master will introduce you to Mr. Zhang Wenzhang. Our bank was built by him, and this is Yang Wanli. Mr. Yang, he planned the layout of the entire polder.” Pointing to the other three young people, he said, “This Ma Lin has a lot of research on mulberry farming. This is Tao Xin and this Tao Jiu. And those lakes are taken care of by these two brothers."

Zhang Wen Yang Wanli Ma Lin is a technical expert, Tao Xin Tao Jiu is a manager, Ling Qingyu smiled and said hello one by one, looked around, and asked, "Regards, what about them?"

"It started to rain again upstream, they went to check the front bank." Han Di smiled. Then everyone sat down separately.

"These fields will be transformed for another two years. It is estimated that the annual output will be two or even three stones." Han Yan said. Ling Qingyu’s annual rent for the first year was only three buckets. This year those tenants could have a large surplus. Next year, the output will go up and the rent will be restored to five to five cents.

"I came over this time and saw the flooded fields here. How is our polder affected by the disaster?" Ling Qingyu asked. She is not very concerned with farm rent. Seven hundred hectares of land is more than 70,000 mu of land, even one acre. The rent of one stone is more than 70,000 taels a year, which is really a small number to her. She is more concerned about whether she can continue to merge the land.

"Ours is okay, basically there is no loss, but there used to be fish in the lake, but it is seriously damaged. The mulberry trees on the bank of the polder can be picked next year, and the weaving workshop can be established next year." Han Yan smiled slightly.

"So." It seems that Han Mian didn't plan to increase the field here, nor could he do anything. He shot his head, Ling Qingyu figured it out, and said with a smile: "I saw one in Fanwai and Qiongzhou. I don’t know if I can grow cotton here?"

"Is it Jibei?" Ma Lin asked.

"Yes, the local name is called."

"Can the master get some over?"

"Natural energy." Ling Qingyu approached the horse and said, "Mr. Ma, I would like to ask, if it is near Heishuiguan in the northwest, what is a good way to produce grain?"

"Heishuiguan?" The few people looked at each other, and asked puzzledly: "There is the boundary of Xinzhou, and the border of Dangxiang Khitan. Now war is going on over there, and there has always been more mountains and less land, so you have to pay for food. , But it’s a bit difficult, where does the master want to land?"

"Xinzhou? Isn't there a Yanmen Pass there?" Ling Qingyu asked. She had been to this place, so remember, to be honest, Yang Zhao and the others kept talking about Heishuiguan, she never knew where it was.

"Heishuiguan is Yanmenguan. The first emperor's name has the character for wild goose. In order to avoid taboo, he changed it to Heishuiguan." Han Mian explained.

by! You have changed such a famous place name at will! If it is at Yanmen Pass, it is indeed difficult to grow food there, but potatoes can be grown!

Returning to the topic of polder and what kind of crops to grow, Ling Qingyu communicated very smoothly with several people. These people are pragmaticists and have a spirit of academic inquiry. For Ling Qingyu's three-season and hybrid varieties The concepts, including the production of biological fertilizers, were thoroughly communicated. Several people became more excited as they talked. Later, when they talked about water conservancy, soil erosion, and planting trees to protect the land, Zhang Wen and Yang Qianli's eyes became brighter, and they kept moving their chairs closer to Ling Qingyu, and the problem became deeper and deeper. Ao, I made Ling Qingyu unable to parry, secretly complaining, I am not from the Agricultural College, we just watched it from the side, your question is so technical, how can I answer it?

After talking about it for an hour, when the farmer shouted to eat, Ling Qingyu only felt that all the stars were in front of him, and many birds were flying. Suddenly, when I was investigating other people's companies, I had to ask why, whether I knew it or not, and I felt guilty for the other person.

Sincerely, I also brought people back for a tour. When I saw Ling Qingyu, it was another exciting tribute. Then Ling Qingyu was very generous and asked everyone to sit and eat together. They sat at a few tables lively. As soon as they got the bowl, Ling Qingyu regretted it. , The two people sat next to her again, continuing to conduct exclusive interviews on academic issues.

After finally eating, he was dragged to the field for investigation and discussion. When he got there, Han Mian pulled the crowd and said, "Okay, you should go back and draw up a plan first, and then see if there are any problems." Fang liberated Ling Qingyu.

"Why does the master want to buy land in Heishuiguan?" Han Mian asked as he walked along the bank with Ling Qingyu.

"Mulberry trees can be planted on the banks of the polder. You can plant tens of thousands of trees and produce silk, huh? What did you say?" After Ling Qingyu answered subconsciously, Fang found that Han Mian's question was not this, and asked.

"Haha, don't worry about the masters. After your guidance today, they will surely increase the output of this polder several times." Han Li smiled, and then asked: "The master, you mention Heishuiguan, what is it? idea?"

"Ah, this, do you know Yang Zhao?" Ling Qingyu asked, scratching his head.

"General Xiao Yang, naturally knows." Han Yan nodded.

"Yang Zhao was on the Fengshen the year before last year. Last year, because he was afraid that people here would harm him, he didn't let him come back. But this year the emperor looked for him everywhere, and there was no way he was called to Heishuiguan." Ling Qingyu stopped. After a while, he said: "He is my good friend, I don't want him to be framed again."

Han Yan looked at her deeply, and Ling Qingyu felt hairy when he saw it. He let out a sigh and said, "Although the head of the house is a woman, it makes us men feel inferior."

"Huh?" Ling Qingyu was stunned, such a high evaluation? Is it because I stole the agricultural technology of later generations?

"It is true that there are many mountains and little land in Xinzhou, but Shaanxi Road is vast and sparsely populated. It is only because of the long war that no one dares to go. If the master can trust me, Han Mian is willing to take a trip." Han Mian said, "Don't I can't believe it," Ling Qingyu patted his shoulder and said: "This matter has my selfish intentions, and it is also very dangerous over there. Brother Han is willing to help me do it, and I am too grateful."

Heishuiguan is not about your selfishness. It is about the people of Dazhou. As a female merchant, you dare to use your own wealth to help with all your strength. How can I, Han Xian, stay out of the matter, Han Xian secretly said.

"But although the first task is to ensure the supply of grain and grass in Heishuiguan, we can still think of ways to make money. By the way, cotton," Ling Qingyu patted his palm and said, "Cotton can keep warm and make it into military uniforms. It’s not bad. The land over there grows all cotton. This time I went to America to bring back the potato seeds. The potatoes are high-yielding and they can’t be used as a substitute for food. Then, let’s say so!”

"I will not insult my life!" Han Yan said.

"By the way, those five gentlemen, are we hired? Do you want to give some benefits?" Ling Qingyu's words made Han Miao stunned. He didn't know why he jumped here, but he still replied in a regular manner: "Mr. Zhang and Mr. Yang is actually a celebrity in Huai’an, but he is very interested in water conservancy. When I was buying land in Huai’an to recruit migrant workers, he and he knew that they had to follow it. First of all, I could not help but start to participate. They field these materials, it is better to carry out the project according to their proposal and make them happy. Ma Lin was originally a student of Huai'an College and came here because of his interest in agriculture. He is regarded as an assistant. Tao Xintaojiu is a cousin. They are also prominent families in Huai'an, but they are in distress because of the poor family status. They are paid. In fact, there are more than a dozen managers below, each in charge of the tenants below."

Awesome! The celebrity was actually instructed to do this by you! Although those few people have a strong interest in academics, they would definitely not come without Han's affinity. I can't do that. Ling Qingyu sighed privately, and then encouraged himself. There is no perfect person in this world. I can make money. For a big company, relying on the CEO alone is to die fast. There must be someone under him. I have Han Zheng Xi and Cai Jingfang, even if he is softer, what does it matter?

"The overall situation here has been determined. As long as the method is set for regular maintenance, there will be no big problem. I often come over to see if the master has any other ideas besides Heishuiguan?" Han Mian interrupted her self. Construction, asked.

"Well, we have brought back many species from Fanwai. Shifang and Zhu Weili are planting them. The forests in the northwest are too severe. If there are barren hills, you can buy fast-growing forests. That's the general direction. Look, I am optimistic about you!" Ling Qingyu smiled. Then he took out a stack of silver notes and handed them to him without counting them, saying, "Funds."

Han Mian took it and took a look. Good fellow, he just took two hundred thousand taels. He smiled and asked, "The head of the house looks like he's made a fortune this time."

"Haha, it's easy to talk. It's just good luck." Ling Qingyu replied with a smile. It is indeed good luck. If there is no such catastrophe, how could the pirates have such high profits, but I am afraid that there will be no such good things in the future. Now, let's do business in a down-to-earth manner. If you manage well in this polder, you can earn one hundred thousand taels a year. It is enough for your own consumption.

"So, let the master give another one hundred thousand taels. I want to build another polder in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River." Han Mi smiled. Because of Ling Qingyu Zhang asked Yang Wanli’s question, the polder here is far stronger than the polder in other places. Taking advantage of the fact that other big clans have not started, we still go to collect some fields, which means that the initial investment is larger, but the latter is profitable every year. Yes, and can guarantee the product supply of Fengshen Fanwai Trade.

"Okay." Ling Qingyu took out another hundred thousand taels to Han Mian. A stone in her heart fell to the ground, and with this person, she didn't have to worry about farming matters at all.

Back in the village, Ma Lin had already planned a business direction, and how to plant and maintain the trees at intervals, as well as what to plant in the field twice a year, as well as the vegetable field and cash crop field. , Ling Qingyu was dumbfounded. After doing this, will this Zhuangzi not be a treasury in the future?

"Brother Han, I discussed with Lao Yang. The place you mentioned last time is very good. If you go to buy land, we are willing to come forward to make a match, and we will participate." Zhang asked with a smile.

"So, thank you Zhang!" Han Yan bowed unconsciously. What he fancyed was a large low-lying area in the east of Wuhu, where the Yangtze River flooded into a swamp. If the polder can be transformed, there will be more than a thousand hectares of fertile land, but because the area is too large, I am afraid that the government will not It would be easy to sell, but the current county magistrate of Wuhu and the Zhizhou of Taiping Prefecture are both students of Zhang Wen. If Zhang Wen and Yang Wanli are willing to come forward, the land purchase will be much easier.

"Don't be so polite, now who in Huai'an doesn't know your Han Yan's name, you must be the number one scholar in Huai'an." Zhang Wen blinked at Ling Qingyu and said.

First place? Seeing Han Xian's ears suddenly reddened, Ling Qingyu laughed and said: "Brother Han's literary talent is of course the best." Such beautiful characters, if nothing else, calligraphy can fool the big ticket. Fans, people are so gentle and handsome, it's strange that they are unpopular.

Han Yan glared at her with a red ear. You are a master of nonsense. What you talk about most with me is how to make money. Where do you go to know that I have a good literary talent! ! !

In the evening, there were guests Qi Huan again. After dinner, a wine table was set up in the yard. Several celebrities were very happy drinking and singing poetry.

Ling Qingyu escaped early and returned to the room that Han Mian arranged for her, joking, asking her to show her talents too, why don't you do it if I recite the limericks? Don't affect my glorious image in your eyes!

On the second day, Yan San quickly went to pick up Zheng Xi, and Ling Qingyu continued to accompany the celebrities in academic discussions. This time the topic has extended to rational fish farming and the impact of aquatic plants, including wetlands, on the environment. Ling Qingyu wanted to cry very much!