Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

Zhao Heng thought for a while, and said with some uncertainty: "Maybe I will steal or rob?"

"That's right." Zhao Dan said: "Survival is a kind of human physiological instinct. Although our ancestors have used etiquette to make us wise people, you must know that when a person is about to starve to death, Ming etiquette teaches morality. This kind of thing is of no use to him."

"At this time, a person can no longer be called a person. He will be dominated by the desire to survive in his mind, and will become a beast that will do everything to survive. As long as he can survive, then he will It doesn't matter if you will steal, rob, or even kill."

Zhao Dan said here, reached out and patted Zhao Heng's shoulder, and said earnestly: "Don't let your subjects become such people, you know? As a king, let every subject have enough food and clothing Nuan, this is what should be done, and it is also the duty of kings."

"Actually, what is food and clothing warm compared to the enjoyment and power of the kings? In the final analysis, what the kings pay is simply too insignificant compared to the rewards they get. gone."

Zhao Heng nodded, with an expression of approval on his face.

The carriage passed by on the road, and on both sides of the road were endless farmlands. Countless farmers were busy in the fields, waving sickles and harvesting millet.

This is the season of harvest and sweat. Although the faces of the farmers are full of sweat, they are also full of smiles.

Younger children ran around on the ridge mischievously, while older children were either looking after their younger siblings or helping their relatives and elders.

As far as the eyes can see, I am afraid that only Zhao Dan and his group are so leisurely.

Looking at the busy scene in front of him, Zhao Dan's mood inexplicably improved, and the depression caused by the information just sent from the direction of Yan country disappeared completely in an instant.

Although a lot of weapons and equipment have been provided to the Yan people, the resistance of the Yan people still seems to be very unsuccessful.

The Qi army has now not only surrounded Jidu, but also began to move north along the coastline, extending its tentacles to the Liaodong Peninsula.

Not only that, it is said that Yan's other two neighbors, the Donghu tribe in the north and the Jizi North Korea in the east, seem to be ready to move, so that the truce between Yan and Zhao was less than a month ago, and Le Jian Had to send three waves of envoys for help to Handan.

Regarding Yan Guo's request for help, Zhao Dan was actually a little entangled.

Zhao Guo was an ally of Qi State not long ago, and now it is criticized for meeting Qi State for the sake of Yan State, but on the other hand, if Yan State is really swallowed by Qi State, it is definitely not Zhao Dan would like to see things.

After comprehensive consideration, Zhao Dan finally did not decide to send troops.

After all, although the country of Yan is weak, it does not mean that the people of the country of Yan are weak.

In fact, Yanzhao's malevolent reputation has already spread all over China. From the fact that Le Yi led the Yan army to sweep the overlord Qi country, it can be seen that what Yan country lacks is actually smart enough generals rather than brave soldiers.

As long as the Yan people have not lost their blood, then even if the Qi people really conquer Jidu, they will be caught in the vast sea of ​​Yan people's war.

In fact, around the disposal of Yan State, there was also some controversy in Zhao State's court.

Some people think that it is better to help Qi State to destroy Yan State directly, and then Zhao State will find another reason to beat Qi State.

In this way, the state of Zhao can swallow all the land of the state of Yan after the oriole, and can also win the hearts of the people of the state of Yan as an enemy of the state of Qi.

But after Zhao Dan considered it, he finally did not agree to this method.

Firstly, the target of Zhao State’s next conquest has not been determined, and it is not appropriate to immediately push Qi State to the opposite side of Zhao State. Second, even if this is really done, the people of Yan State will probably still regard Zhao State as an invader. The loss outweighs the gain.

Putting aside all the thoughts in his mind, Zhao Dan took Zhao Heng out of the carriage, came to a farmland, and smiled at an old man who was farming in the farmland: "Old man, we meet again."

The old man with the sickle raised his head and looked at Zhao Dan for a while, then his face showed surprise, he slapped his head and smiled, "Oh, so it's this gentleman."

Coincidentally, the last time Zhao Dan brought Zhao Heng out, he also had a conversation with this old man.

Zhao Dan smiled and chatted with the old man: "Old man, how is the standard of living in the past two years, there must be some changes."

The old man chuckled, proudly raised the sickle in his hand, and said: "Please look, sir, this is a new iron weapon issued by the government. With this iron sickle, harvesting is much more convenient than before."

Zhao Dan nodded, and asked again: "Then I don't know how the old man's harvest this year is compared to the previous two years?"

When the old man heard this, he raised his chest immediately, and said with a proud smile: "Sir, this year is a bumper harvest. Although the harvest has not been finished yet, there should be a harvest of three and a half stones per mu!"

"Three and a half stones?" Zhao Dan was obviously taken aback when he heard these words, and said, "Old man, if I remember correctly, when I came last time, it seemed that there was only one and a half to two stones per mu of yield here. .”

Even if it is based on the production of two stones, then this is almost double the production, which is indeed worthy of the word "harvest".

The old man raised his head triumphantly, and said: "Sir, I don't know, the reason for such a yield is because I fertilized it according to the instructions of the agricultural officials, and then turned it over with the rented Quyuan plow. How can we have such a bountiful harvest?"

Speaking of which, the old man proudly pointed to a few neighbors around who were also busy harvesting, and said with a smile: "Sir, look at these lazy people, because they don't want to fertilize, and they don't want to spend money to rent Quyuanli from the government." , so this year's output is almost the same as usual."

Said that the old man was obviously in a good mood, and couldn't help laughing out loud again.

Zhao Dan nodded, casually took an ear of grain from the old man's hand and looked at it.

What I have to say is that the ear of grain is indeed much fuller than what Zhao Dan saw last time.

Of course, in the eyes of Zhao Dan, who has seen the hybrid rice of later generations, the yield of these ears of rice is actually scum, but for this era, it is already a very good performance.

So Zhao Dan smiled again: "Old man, it seems that your good life is coming soon. By the way, I wonder if the old man encountered any problems when using this fertilizer and Quyuanli?"

The old man thought for a while and said, "Actually, there are some problems."

Zhao Dan hurriedly said: "What is the problem that the old man said? If you tell me, maybe I can help."

The old man said: "To be honest, although this Qu Yuanli is useful, the old man's body is old after all, and several children have been fighting outside all year round. If it is only relying on human power to drag this Qu Yuanli, it will not last long. If you can have it It would be nice to have some livestock to drag it, but unfortunately the price of livestock is too expensive, and the old man’s family can’t afford it.”

After hearing these words, Zhao Dan nodded thoughtfully.

Things like Quyuanli were actually designed to be used by cattle.

But in this era, farm cattle are not so popular. After all, the price of livestock is actually very high, so high that many farmers cannot afford it.

You must know that this old man seems to be a rich peasant. If even he can't afford a cow, it means that most of the Zhao country's farmers should not be able to afford a cow.

Quyuan plow is about intensive farming. If livestock can be used to pull the plow, then humans who don't need to do hard work can naturally devote more attention to farming.

If this problem can be solved, then Zhao Dan believes that the grain production of the entire Zhao country will definitely rise to another level.

Zhao Dan thought for a while, then smiled at the old man: "Don't worry, old man, I know a few Handan officials, and when I go back, I will mention this matter with them, maybe there will be a solution."

The old man laughed when he heard Zhao Dan's words, and cupped his hands to Zhao Dan: "If that's the case, then I'll leave it to you sir."

Chapter 639 Civil and Military Rookie (Third Update)

It was New Year's Day again, and the whole Dragon Terrace Hall was filled with a lively and festive atmosphere, and people's laughter was everywhere.

Zhao Guo's annual New Year's Day banquet is actually not news to the people in Handan City, but for those new ministers or generals, it is an exciting enough event.

In addition, the New Year's Day banquet is also a good opportunity for old courtiers to observe or make friends with new political stars.

At this Zhao Guo New Year's Day banquet, two ministers, one and one Wu, were the most conspicuous.

The former governor of Shuofang County, Li Si, who is only 29 years old this year, has outstanding achievements in his political affairs, and has successfully made Shuofang County develop greatly in the past two years. He firmly defended Dingxi City, and finally waited for the arrival of Lian Po's army, making great contributions to Zhao's final victory.

As a result, Li Si was transferred back to Handan Zhao Guozhong as an acting lieutenant.

Before that, due to Si Kou Zhao Bao's resignation, Yu Xin succeeded in becoming Si Kou, and the original lieutenant Li Bo also took over Yu Xin's original position of internal history, so the position of lieutenant was vacated.