A teenager and a huge three-legged cauldron. The disproportionate contrast caused a great shock. Although the people present vaguely knew that it was the pulley block that played a role, only Meton understood the principle.
When the three-legged cauldron fell heavily with a roar, the Taotie pattern engraved on the cauldron looked particularly ferocious, which added a bit of mysterious atmosphere to it.
This kind of shock could not be calmed down for a long time. Then the performance of Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin talking across the city wall seemed a little dull, but it was still greeted with bursts of applause.
Meton came forward and continued to host, "In the past, the Mo's Village was poor and backward, and closed itself to the outside world. It could even be said that it cherished its own treasures. But in the end, the Mo's Village became the poorest village in the whole Chang 'an area. "
Meton's self-deprecation aroused a burst of good-natured laughter from all the people. They had all heard about the history of the Mo's Village and knew how poor it had been before.
"Hehe, this guy really dares to say that!" Cheng Yaojin laughed and said.
Li Shimin also could not help smiling. Mo Jiazi was really generous to say that the secret skills of the Mo's School, which had been passed down for thousands of years, were cherished by himself.
"But today's Mo's Village has abandoned the past and reformed and innovated. Just like our slogan, keep pace with the times, open up and innovate! We welcome anyone to the Village Ink Village, and welcome any Hundred Schools of Thought to cooperate with us. Throw away the old ideas of the past that don't fit the new era of the Great Tang. This is a brand new era, and a magnificent golden age of the Great Tang is about to arrive. Those who can't keep up with the pace of this era will be eliminated, "Moton said passionately.
"A new era, a prosperous age of the Tang dynasty!" Li Shimin could not help but be excited. He had been conscientious in these years and devoted himself to the prosperity of the Tang dynasty. The prosperous age of the Tang dynasty, which even he did not dare to think about, was shouted by a teenager.
Li Shimin couldn't help but feel gratified. He hadn't expected Mo Jiazi to be so optimistic about his rule, and couldn't help but feel that he was a close friend.
Meton continued, "However, there are still villages in the Tang dynasty that are even poorer than the Mo's Village. Many people still don't have enough to eat. It seems that it will take a long time for the prosperity of the Tang dynasty to come."
Li Shimin was silent for a while. Of course, he knew the situation under his rule. There were indeed many poor places, and the national treasury was not full. Outside, the grassland tribes were restless. Tubo Tuhun Valley had always coveted the Tang dynasty.
"Mo Jiazi is young and ignorant. Please forgive him, Your Majesty!" Qin Qiong hurriedly begged for forgiveness. He was afraid that Meton's shocking words would anger His Majesty.
"Imperial Father! Meton is just outspoken. He doesn't mean anything else. "Li Chengqian also hurriedly spoke for Meton.
"Why are you panicking? Can't I tolerate someone who speaks the truth?" Li Shimin pretended to be angry and said. However, there was a slight displeasure in his heart. As the saying goes, don't hit people in the face, and don't expose people's shortcomings when scolding people. Meton was exposing people's shortcomings in front of Li Shimin.
However, Meton didn't know that he had been remembered by the most powerful person in the world. He still said on the platform, "The Tang dynasty was based on agriculture. As the saying goes, without agriculture, there is no stability. The Mo family cooperated with the agriculture industry and successfully developed the latest farming tool — the curved plough."
At this time, Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin jointly carried a new type of plough. Compared with the traditional plough, this plough was smaller, and the front handle was more curved.
Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin, one on the left and one on the right, guarded the curved plough as if it were a treasure. They didn't get the chance to see the 'Hegemon Carries the Tripod' that shocked the audience, but after seeing the curved plough, they wouldn't let go of this opportunity.
What a joke. Although they were foppish, they also knew that agriculture was the foundation of the country. They knew the power of this new plough. This was a chance to leave their names in history. How could they miss it?
"This new curved plough can be operated by one person and one ox. The curved plough share can turn the soil into the ground and realize deep plowing and fine farming. It can increase grain production, save manpower and material resources, and open up more wasteland."
As soon as Meton finished speaking, the audience was in an uproar. Most of them had their own land outside the city. Of course, they could hear the advanced features of this new plough.
Li Shimin even rushed to the window and stared at the curved plough in Cheng Chumo's hand. After the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the population of the Tang dynasty sharply decreased, resulting in a lot of wasteland. If this curved plough really had such an effect, the golden age of the Tang dynasty could come at least 20 years earlier.
"Can one person and one ox really plow the land?" Someone under the stage questioned.
"Of course. The Mo Family Village has bought 100 mu of land outside the southern city gate and invited the Finance Minister Su to verify the effect of the curved plough in person. Now let's invite Minister Su to come to the stage. "
The Finance Minister Su Lingnong came to the stage slowly and stroked the curved plough in front of the stage. He looked very happy. When he was invited by Meton to verify the curved plough yesterday, he also didn't believe it. But the fact yesterday made him happy. Even if he was asked by Meton to be the witness today, he didn't complain at all. With this new plough plough, many more people could be fed. That was the blessing of the Tang dynasty!
"Ah! It's really Minister Su! "
There was a burst of exclamations under the stage.
Although Su Lingnong was the Finance Minister, he often wandered around the fields around Chang 'an, so many people knew him.
"This Old Man can confirm that this new plough plough can indeed be used by one person and one ox. It's simple, light, cheap, easy to turn around, and plough deeper than the traditional plough plough. The plough speed is about 50% faster." Su Lingnong's words completely confirmed the authenticity of the curved plough.
"This little catfish is quite capable. He even invited the old fogey Su Lingnong to be his witness." Li Shimin said with a little jealousy. He was very dissatisfied with Meton's behavior of using public resources for private purposes.
"Your Majesty, you don't know. Young Master paid the blueprint of the curved plough to invite Minister Su." Master Yu said respectfully behind him.
"Hahaha! That's right. Only in this way can Su Lingnong, the old fogey, give up his face. "Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. As long as Su Lingnong had the blueprint of the curved plough, with his temperament, the entire Tang dynasty would soon have this new plough plough. It would be a blessing for the people of the Tang dynasty.
However, Su Lingnong's words were not finished. He continued, "Not only that, I also saw a new plough cart that can sow 600 mu of land a day in the south of the city. Mo Jiazi, you won't hide it from me, right?"
"What? Sow 600 mu of land a day?"
The people present did not expect to be surprised one after another. Not only was there a new plough tool, but there was also a new sowing tool.
"600 mu of land a day! Doesn't that mean you can sow seeds no matter how many fields you have? Although the harvest is small, it can't be much! "
Li Shimin held his breath and stared at the two ploughcarts carried by Qin Huaiyu. His heart was beating wildly.
After Qin Huaiyu came up, he immediately caused the audience to cheer. After all, Qin Huaiyu's performance just now was really shocking!
The ploughcarts were not heavy. Qin Huaiyu even lifted one ploughcarts with each hand and walked around the audience, which caused many people to scream. This kind of fanatical atmosphere made Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin jealous. It was not until they were kicked by Su Lingnong that Qin Huaiyu stopped showing off. He quickly put down the two ploughcarts and stepped aside to stand with Cheng Chumo.
The ploughcarts modified by the Mo Family Village were similar to the modern seeding machines of the later generations. The small ploughcarts only had three legs, which were simple, light, and easy to operate. The large ploughcarts not only increased the number of legs to six, but also added wheels at the back to make it easier to sow seeds at a uniform speed.
"The small ploughcarts are called Mo Nong No.1. It is easy to operate and can be operated by any family. It doesn't even need the strength of an ox. Four adults can sow seeds very quickly and can sow at least 200 mu in a day. The large ploughcarts are called Mo Nong No.2. They must be pushed by oxen and horses. It is not a problem for them to sow 600 mu in a day. Moreover, there is a wheel at the back that can sow seeds at a uniform speed, making it more reasonable for farming.
"Three hundred copper coins for a pair of ploughcarts. Mo Nong No.1 ploughcarts are one hundred copper coins. Mo Nong No.2 ploughcarts are three hundred copper coins. Everyone is welcome to come and order." Meton actually advertised at this time.
"This prodigal son!"
Su Lingnong looked at Meton in disbelief. He didn't think that Meton would contribute such a valuable tool to sell for money. If it was offered to the emperor, he would be promoted. Now that such a valuable tool was tainted with the stench of money, it was impossible for him to be rewarded by the emperor.
"He is actually selling it for money!"
Li Shimin looked at Meton trying his best to promote the ploughcarts and ploughcarts in disbelief. He was just thinking about what to reward Mo Jiazi. Now everything was saved.
Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and the others also looked at this silly boy with disappointment. Ordinary people would risk their lives to fight for a little bit of a title, but he gave up the glory and wealth that was at his fingertips.
Li Chengqian acted as if he didn't know this bad friend. In his heart, he felt sorry for Meton.
"Doesn't he know the value of the ploughcarts?" Li Shimin asked Master Yu, who was standing behind him, in disbelief.
Master Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Even if the young master doesn't know, I also know the value of such a treasure. At that time, we tried to persuade the young master, but the young master said that one copper coin could force a hero to give up. The ploughcarts and ploughcarts were exactly one copper coin that could solve the dilemma of the Mo Family Village. The title of nobility can't be exchanged for money, and it can't support the 5,000 people in the Mo Family Village."
The Mo Family Village was not good at farming, but good at working. Making these farming tools could bring the advantages of the Mo Family Village and bring a steady stream of income to the Mo Family Village.
For a moment, everyone in the box was silent. They looked at Meton with an inexplicable expression. There were many capable people in this world, and there were also many virtuous people. However, there were very few people who could refuse a high position and a generous salary.
Mo Jiazi in front of them was one of them. Maybe Meton's behavior was very silly, but it was cute and admirable.
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