County Magistrate Cheng looked at the plow and listened to Song Jinggong. At first, he was happy, but then he felt that his face was a little hot. In the end, he opened his mouth in surprise.
After Song Jinggong finished speaking, County Magistrate Cheng recovered from his surprise and shock. He looked away from the plow and at Song Jinggong's face.
"Zijin, did you say that? Or …? "
"Sir, it was the farmers in Zhuangzi of the Zhang Family and Wang Family who said it. Sir, you are a good official. The farmers will remember it in their hearts," Song Jinggong said with certainty.
County Magistrate Cheng understood immediately. That person was willing to give him the biggest credit. If the plow was really as Song Jinggong said, and with the auspicious sign last time, his position would be improved after the examination.
As if he knew what he was thinking, Song Jinggong continued, "Sir, the spring plowing is busy. What we need is time. Why don't you let me accompany you tomorrow morning to test the plow? We can make it early and give it to the farmers."
"No, we can't do it tomorrow. Tomorrow will be one day later. We have to leave now. Servants, bring a carriage and find the nearest Zhuangzi to have a look."
At this time, County Magistrate Cheng's mind was full of his future career. How could he waste one night in vain? He called the people in the mansion and turned to Song Jinggong and said,
"Zijin, Zhangjia Zhuangzi, who cooperated with me, also made a big contribution this time. I don't know if there is anything I can help with. I will make the decision for the people."
"Daren, speaking of difficulties, there is indeed one. I heard that the current Emperor wants to take back all the farmland in the world. San Shui County is close to the capital, so it is inevitable that the hundred households of the Zhang Family's farmstead and the thousand mu of farmland will be taken back."
Song Jinggong received the young master's order and told him everything. County Magistrate Cheng was in a dilemma and sighed, "If that is the case, then the plow's contribution will be …"
"That's right, Milord, you have to take the first credit. Without Milord, there would be no Curved Yuan Plow." Song Jinggong affirmed again.
County Magistrate Cheng was moved. If that Zhuangzi had taken all the credit, even if they found out that something had happened, it would be considered as nothing had happened. The Quyuan Plow was a good thing for the country and the people. Perhaps not only would he not accept the original reward, but he would also be rewarded more. However, this great merit would be pushed to him.
After thinking for a while, the carriage was ready. County Magistrate Cheng had no choice but to walk to the carriage with Song Jinggong as he said to him, "Zijin, I don't have the ability to fake it. Do you know who the person on the carriage is? Prime Minister Yao Chong, even if I can hide it from the provincial governor, I can't hide it from that iron faced Yao Chong. "
"Daren, there is no need to hide it. The villagers have all said that Daren only needs to help delay the time. For example, during the summer or autumn season, the investigation in the county has to be done first and foremost. Tuqiao Village is located at a far distance away, and there is not enough manpower for the investigation, so it can only be done last. What do you think, Daren?"
Song Jinggong at the side was half a hint.
County Magistrate Cheng nodded. He also felt that it was very easy to do this kind of thing. However, even if it was delayed until the winter, would Zhuangzi have a solution?
"Zijin, could it be that Zhuangzi has other plans?" County Magistrate Cheng wanted to know what the two masters were hiding.
Right now, he didn't just admire the expert in the manor. He really wanted to meet him, or even worship him as a disciple. He had taken out so many things without making things difficult for him at all. He had even given him merits in such a casual manner.
They helped him so much and were so old. It was not too much to ask him to become their disciple. How many people's teachers could take care of their own students like the masters?
"Daren, I don't know what you are asking. Maybe during the summer or autumn season, I will know." Song Jinggong did not know that County Magistrate Cheng had already thought of the two little ancestors in his family as old men and even had the idea of becoming their disciple. He shook his head and said.
"Oh, that's good. I will handle the matter on Zhuangzi properly." County Magistrate Cheng saw that Song Jinggong also did not know, so he did not ask anymore. He was thinking about whether this curved plow was as good as he said.
After traveling for two hours, they finally found a place on Zhuangzi. The people on the farm had already gone to bed. County Magistrate Cheng asked someone to call a farmer and said to him, "I have a new plow here. Why don't you try it?"
The farmer was still sleeping when he was called. At first, he was a little unwilling. However, when he heard that the county magistrate had come personally, he quickly dressed and was brought here. When he heard that the county magistrate wanted him to try a new plow, he was puzzled but did not dare to ask too much. He just agreed.
"Daren, since you want me to try it, I will try it. Daren, should I wake up my child and let him pull the plow?"
"No need. I have already prepared a horse for you. Put it on and use it." County Magistrate Cheng had already considered this when he came, so he brought an extra horse to follow behind. It was just right for him to use it now.
The old man quickly put the plow on the horse and put it in the field. He urged the horse and the horse slowly moved forward. The old man who was used to using a straight plow was not used to it at first. However, after two steps, the speed became faster and faster. He shouted happily as he plowed. "It's so fast. It's so fast. It's so fast.
It's so good. I have never seen such a good plow in my life. Daren, you are really a good person. Daren, you can even think of trying a new plow in the middle of the night. I don't know who made this plow. If I had a plow like this, I would not have to worry about this spring. "
"Of course it was the county magistrate who thought of it. He found a Zhuangzi and asked the farmer there to help him make it. The county magistrate has been thinking about how to make the spring plowing faster these days. He is so anxious that his hair has turned white."
Song Jinggong stood on the edge of the field. When he heard the old man shouting, he also shouted, as if he was afraid that others did not know. His voice was so loud that it woke up some farmers.
County Magistrate Cheng was not familiar with farming and did not know how good the new plow was. Now that he heard the old man shouting, he was happy. As for Song Jinggong's words, he did not refute and said with a smile, "It's so good that it's good.
I will give this plow to you. Zijin, when you go back, bring a curved plow from Zhuangzi. I have decided to find a craftsman to make it or teach them how to make it. While there are still some days left, let's plough the field first. It will be difficult for our county not to have a good harvest this year. "
"Daren, you are right. With you working so hard, even God will be on your side. Daren, I don't need to go back to Zhuangzi to get it. Young Master Zhou has 2,000 sets now. If I go back now, he may have made more. When I came here, Young Master Zhou said that I can ask some people to buy it from him. He doesn't charge much, only 10% more than the normal straight plow."
Song Jinggong smiled and told him about the inventory on the other side.
County Magistrate Cheng blinked twice and nodded. "As expected, he won't just hand over the plow. He must get some benefits from it. Since that is the case, I will ask people to put up notices in the county early in the morning and ask people to go to Zhou Xihu to buy it."
County Magistrate Cheng did not understand why such a powerful expert liked to make money. However, his ability to make money was not ordinary.
After the discussion, before the county magistrate and the others went back, some of the other villagers who were woken up also got up and went out to see what was going on.
When the villagers went out, they saw a person plowing in the field with the help of the moonlight. Everyone was puzzled. Who was so powerful that he could work in the middle of the night without sleeping? When they got closer, they recognized him. It was the bald old man in the village. When they saw him, someone immediately shouted, "Bald old man, what are you doing? Could it be that he's suffering from psychosis? "
"So it's the little donkey. You also came out. Quickly go and greet the county magistrate. The county magistrate gave me a new set of plow called the curved shaft plow. When plowing, one can do the work of several people." The old man's voice was also heard.
When they heard this, everyone realized that the county magistrate was among the group of people standing there. This was a high position. When they were frightened, they trembled and went forward to greet him.
County Magistrate Cheng was naturally polite. Song Jinggong, who was beside him, told them about how the county magistrate did things for the people. County Magistrate Cheng received a lot of praise.
Since he said that the new plow was good, the villagers naturally went to check it out. One by one, they ran over and saw the speed at which the bald old man plowed. With the new plow, the villagers all wanted to try it. Plowing took a few steps, but before they could get addicted to it, it was snatched away by someone else.
County Magistrate Cheng was not in a hurry to leave. The villagers were also the people under his rule. When he saw that they were happy, he was happy as well. As a result, all the people in Zhuangzi got up and spread the news. When they knew that the county magistrate had personally come and brought a very useful new plow, they were envious of the bald old man and were also thinking about whether they should get a new plow.
County Magistrate Cheng told everyone where to buy a new plow on the spot. He also told them the approximate price. After encouraging them, he got on the carriage and left. The villagers spontaneously followed behind to see him off. After walking for five or six li, they could not keep up with the slow carriage. They stopped and watched the carriage go away.
"This feeling is really good." County Magistrate Cheng leaned against the carriage and thought about the words of the people just now. He also thought about the long journey of seeing him off. He sighed with emotion.
Song Jinggong also heard it, but did not say anything. At this time, it was better to let the county magistrate feel the happiness of the people.
It took him two hours to leave and three hours to return. The sky was beginning to brighten. Those who had woken up early to do business also began to appear on the streets.
County Magistrate Cheng Lingxiang had just gotten off the carriage with a happy mood when someone from the yamen came to report, "Sir, you are back. Just now, the village chief of Tuqiao Village came and said that he has something important to tell you. The village chief also came with him and is now waiting in the hall."
Because I had to maintain a kind of passion after writing, I did not see some of the wrong words. If anyone saw them, tell me and I will correct them together tonight. Remember which chapter. Thank you.
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