Afternoon, Yan Manor.
Yan Shaoning was pacing in the front hall, anxiously waiting for something.
"Young Master, Young Master, Master is back."
A servant in green rushed in and shouted.
"That's great, my father is finally back!"
Yan Shaoning walked out of the door quickly and arrived at the front courtyard. He saw Yan Lide had just entered the residence.
"Father, you're finally back!"
When he returned to Chang 'an with Faubert this morning, he wanted to tell his father about the Curved Yuan Plow. However, the old butler said that his father went to the morning court and had not returned yet.
Yan Shaoning could only wait anxiously. The Curved Yuan Plow belonged to Qiqu Pavilion and he had a share in Qiqu Pavilion. Thinking about it, the Curved Yuan Plow must be related to him.
He knew that the court was thinking of a solution for the people's spring plowing. Although Yan Shaoning had some strange ideas in the past, they were just for fun. Now that the Curved Yuan Plow was born, he could help his father. Thinking of this, Yan Shaoning could not help but feel excited.
"Ning 'er, you're looking for me?"
"Yes, Father. It's very important. Please follow me to the study."
.....
In the study.
"Ning 'er, tell me. Why are you looking for me? You look like you're in a hurry. "
After Yan Lide sat down, he asked curiously. Although this son of his wasn't like the other hedonistic sons who played cockfights, walked dogs, and loitered in brothels, he didn't do any proper work and spent all his time researching strange things. He really didn't know why his son was in such a hurry to find him today.
"Father, has the court been thinking of a solution for the spring plowing near Chang 'an recently?"
Yan Lide sighed, "Yes. A few days ago, His Majesty was planning to bring in a batch of cattle from Bing Province to Chang 'an to solve the urgent problem. However, there was an urgent report today that a group of bandits in Bing Province had robbed the cattle prepared by the court.
His Majesty was furious. However, the most important thing now was not to eliminate the bandits, but to solve the spring plowing problem for some farmers. After the morning court, His Majesty asked Minister Fang, Minister Wei, and me to stay behind to discuss this matter. That's why I only came back at this hour. Ning 'er, when did you become interested in court matters? "
Yan Shaoning smiled, "Father, I already have a solution for the spring plowing problem."
"What? Ning 'er, this is a serious matter. You can't joke about it. "
Yan Lide widened his eyes in disbelief.
Yan Shaoning saw that his father didn't believe him, so he told Yan Lide about the invention of the curved shaft plow and the effects he saw with his own eyes when he went to the Han Family Village today.
After Yan Lide heard this, he stood up in shock and muttered to himself,
"A divine plow has descended! The heavens are truly protecting my Great Tang! Father still underestimated Li Zexuan. Ning 'er, you've helped the imperial court a lot this time. Father will report to His Majesty tomorrow and ask for a reward for you. "
.....
The next day, at the first glimmer of dawn, there were already a dozen farmers in coarse linen clothes on the path outside Chang 'an City, rushing towards Chang' an City.
"Oh, isn't this Brother-in-law? Why are you so early today? "
A quick-witted young man saw that the person in front of him looked familiar and quickly sped up to catch up. When he realized that it was his brother-in-law, he greeted him.
"Hey? So it's you, Xiaodong. I heard that the price of eggs in Chang 'an City has risen recently. Your sister asked me to get up early today and sell the eggs at home. Later, I can buy a new set of clothes for my son. "
The man carried a wicker basket and answered when he saw that it was his brother-in-law.
The quick-witted young man was Han Xiaodong from the Han Family Manor. Today, his father had woken him up early in the morning and told him to go to the Strange Interest Pavilion to buy a curved plough. A few years ago, his elder sister had married into the Plum Village. This man was his brother-in-law. His name was Mei Jun, but he was big and burly, not handsome at all.
Usually, the two families had a good relationship and they visited each other frequently.
"Well, I also heard about this. It's said that eggs in Chang 'an City are sold for five coins each. Haha, my sister is still as smart as before."
"Hehe." The man scratched his head embarrassedly. At this moment, he seemed to have thought of something and asked,
"Xiaodong, why are you so early today?"
"Uh." Han Xiaodong was a little hesitant. He had seen the efficiency and flexibility of the curved shaft plow with his own eyes. Even if he was not educated, he knew that if everyone knew about the curved shaft plow, the Han Family Village would definitely not be able to buy it.
However, his brother-in-law's family usually treated him very well. Han Xiaodong scratched his ears and cheeks. After hesitating for a long time, he finally made a decision and whispered,
"Brother-in-law, come here. I want to tell you something. You must not tell anyone else, okay?"
Mei Jun saw that his brother-in-law was speaking so mysteriously and could not help but be curious. He patted his chest and promised, "Xiaodong, who doesn't know that your brother-in-law is the most tight-lipped person in this area? You can rest assured."
Han Xiaodong was speechless when he heard his brother-in-law bragging. At this moment, he remembered that his brother-in-law was nicknamed Big Mouth Mei. He could not help but regret it. However, since he had already said it, it was too late to make up another excuse. Han Xiaodong could only say,
"Brother-in-law, you must not talk about what I told you. Otherwise, I will ask my sister to punish you by making you kneel on the washboard. I came to Chang 'an today to buy a curved shaft plow at the Strange Taste Pavilion in the East Market. Let me tell you, this curved shaft plow is awesome. It can increase the speed of plowing by at least three times.
Yesterday, my young master personally brought a batch of curved shaft plow to our village to do an experiment. The speed of plowing was witnessed by everyone in our village. My young master also said that the curved shaft plow will be sold at the Strange Taste Pavilion today for only 170 copper coins. Almost everyone in our village will come to buy it today.
Now, other villages do not know about it yet. We will definitely be able to buy it. Brother-in-law, if you want to buy one, you can also buy one. However, you must not tell anyone else. Otherwise, if the people in our village know that I am the one who told others, they will beat me to death. You must not trick me. "
Mei Jun heard that the curved shaft plow was so awesome and could not help but drool. He secretly made up his mind that after selling all the eggs today, he must buy one. When he returned home, his wife would definitely praise him for being quick-witted.
At this moment, when he heard his brother-in-law ask him to keep it a secret, he quickly raised his hand and swore,
"Xiaodong, don't worry. I will definitely not tell anyone about it to trick you. Thank you for telling me all this. Our family's land will not miss the spring plowing. Your sister and I did not dote on you for nothing!"
Han Xiaodong was still worried and reminded him again, "Yes, Brother-in-law, you must remember not to tell anyone. Otherwise, my sister will punish you by making you kneel on the washboard."
.....
Han Xiaodong's thinking was a little simple. Which villager in the Han Village did not have relatives in other villages? Even if he did not say it, many villagers would secretly inform their relatives. An undercurrent was gradually surging and was about to engulf the Strange Taste Pavilion. The name of the Divine Plow would soon spread throughout the world.
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