The chief agricultural officer was stunned for a moment, and said, "Replying to Xuanzun, forty-three farmers died last year, most of them were fifty-year-olds, and three strong men died of typhoid fever."

"Twenty-four children were born, nine of whom survived, girls and eleven boys."

The audience and fans in the barrage were confused.

【N70-Jun】: Huh? Why are you asking this?

[Green Grape Apricot]: Sex ratio at birth.

[Cloth pendant]: The gender ratio is close to 1:1, which shows that the preference for boys over girls is not that serious in this place.

[Tang Jian]: In those days, infant drowning in poor areas was mostly female. The sex ratio at birth in Zhuangzi also shows that farmers' lives were relatively acceptable.

[Give it a bad name]: The number of deaths and the causes of death also indirectly indicate that this place is very stable.

It would be abnormal if a large number of young and middle-aged people died.

Li Zhao looked indifferent: "Well, you did a good job."

The next stop is Zhuangzi in Luoyang.

There are many people in this village, but the location is not very good. The northernmost part is close to the mountains, and the southern part of the village is some distance away from the river, and it is a relatively barren land.

Li Zhao walked along the river bank with a graceful gait. He suddenly produced the Seven-Star Sword and picked up a piece of mud from under his feet.

The soil is yellow and sandy, not very sticky, and there is no organic matter left.

There was a lot of disappointment in the comments.

【skdjfjdkl】: From my perspective as an agricultural student, this kind of land is not fertile.

[Like Prince Tao Yong]: If you want to grow crops, you have to invest a lot of manpower and material resources for transformation, which is difficult.

Qingluan explained to the live broadcast room: "The soil here is sandy and can't grow crops well, so we didn't grow any crops."

As soon as the camera turned to Qingluan, the audience's eyes suddenly lit up.

I saw that on the river bank, there were channels dug and ponds surrounded by bamboo fences!

There are mulberry trees planted beside the pond, and mung beans planted under the trees. It is really refreshing to suddenly see such a large expanse of green under the scorching sun.

Li Zhao said: "Mulberry-based fish ponds, dig ponds to raise fish, plant mulberry trees beside the ponds, pick mulberry trees to raise silkworms, feed fish with silkworm feces, fertilize the ponds with fish manure, and fertilize the mulberry trees with pond mud."

“It is a sustainable ecological agricultural cycle system and also the wisdom of ancient Chinese farmers.”

Qingluan added: "It's just that the fish fry in ancient times were not as good as modern fish, and the production was limited. But if we sell them to Luoyang to make fish sashimi or dried fish, it can still make the people more money."

"As for how to raise fish, please refer to the "Fish Farming Classics" by Huang Shengzeng of the Ming Dynasty and the CNKI paper "Research on Freshwater Fish Farming Technology in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River in the Ming Dynasty" for details."

Li Zhao spent points to copy these two things from the [Cigarbage Module], and then used the excuse that they were passed down by Emperor Yan's grandmother, Dating.

【Roger】:What are those bamboo fences for?

Li Zhao: "It prevents passers-by and children from accidentally falling in. The rising water level in the river can also prevent some fish from escaping."

While using his spiritual sense to talk to the barrage, Li Zhao was also looking into the distance.

It is summer now, and the green mulberry leaves are already filled with red and purple mulberries.

The greedy children climbed up the short mulberry tree in a hurry, reaching out to reach the sweet mulberries. Some pulled down the mulberry branches, picked a bag full of fruits, and then stuffed them into their mouths, making their mouths purple.

After they had eaten their fill, they walked home, their voices filled with laughter and joy.

When the adults saw the children's monkey-like behavior, they were both angry and wanted to laugh. They slapped the children twice fiercely in front of everyone and went home.

As Li Zhao and his companions walked along the way, they saw that in the main hall of every household, there was a portrait of the three goddesses, Leizu, Zhinu and Dating.

Before eating, people would bow to them before they started eating.

The belief in the goddess began to become part of people's lives in this ancient land and gradually strengthened.

Li Zhao remained expressionless, but he was smiling brightly in his heart.

The barrage suddenly understood the purpose of building the Sangji Fish Pond.

[Lu from Hot Spring Villa]: The economic base determines the superstructure. The heroine in the anchor drama is turning disadvantages into advantages and strengthening the economic status of women in the local area!

[Lin Jilang of Golden Thread Fish]: Huh? How did you know that?

[Qian Gai Shi]: Go upstairs. This place is not suitable for farming. Men can't play much of a role. Instead, women can weave, raise fish, and process fish. Women are more valuable.

[Xu Wan who likes tigers]: Men are responsible for transporting products, and under the heroine's manor system, they cannot seize women's living space at all.

[Give a scumbag name]: Then, the status of women here must not be too low.

This is indeed the case. Li Zhao said with a smile, "Yes, this Zhuangzi is also the place where the two marriage systems of women marrying men and walking marriage exist most widely."

Li Zhao suddenly changed his mind and said to his servants, "This is too slow. Tell everyone to get on their horses and follow me to the north of the village."

The servant took the order and left: "Yes."

No one dares to neglect Xuanzun's orders.

Those who were qualified to mount horses mounted their horses one after another. Some scholars and ladies who were traveling with the group but had no horses also followed on donkeys.

The audience in the live broadcast room was very curious.

[Poem Qiangai]: What is the land in the mountains used for? Planting medicinal herbs?

[Ji Mingxiao]: The fields in the mountains are not big and not fertile enough. Should we raise chickens and ducks?

Li Zhao smiled and denied: "Neither."

"Look——" The camera switched, and the audience in the live broadcast room suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

【Eat something delicious】: Oh-oh-oh-oh! I, I was so excited that I crowed!

[History Kid]: So smart, why didn’t I think of that!

These mountains are actually full of fruit trees and flower trees!

Li Zhao counted the fruit trees he planted for his fans: "Pear trees, plum trees, cherry trees, Artocarpus trees, hawthorn trees, dates, apricots..."

"There are osmanthus and crabapple on the distant hills..."

Qingluan: "The fields in the mountains don't just grow anything. Look over there—"

The camera turned again, and what came into the audience's eyes were dozens or even hundreds of cattle and sheep!

They are burying their heads and eating the lush alfalfa, sweet clover and melilotus, which are not only good forage but also nectar plants in the north.

Qingluan: "Everyone knows what astragalus and alfalfa are. Melilotus is also a nectar plant and forage."

"In addition to these, there are wild chrysanthemums, bitter thorn flowers, vitex flowers, wild dams, vetch flowers, and spatholobi on the nearby mountains, where you can directly raise bees."

When the camera zoomed in, fans could even see the busy little bees on the flowers, each one was fat and furry, like a little ball of fluff.

After collecting pollen, they fly back to the beehives in a nearby village and give the fruits of their hard work for the day to humans.

Li Zhao said: "The Exploitation of the Works of Nature is known as the encyclopedia of Chinese crafts in the 17th century. It contains information on how to keep bees."

"There are many benefits to beekeeping. Honey can be used to pickle preserved fruits, beeswax can be used to make candles, and with some spices, it can be sold to wealthy families and merchants in Luoyang City. The fragrant flowers can be eaten and can also be used to distill floral dew."

Li Zhaojie said: "These cattle and sheep are all dairy cows from Turkic. Their modern scientific names are Sanhe cattle and Hanzhong sheep. I bought them specially from someone."

“Cows can produce milk or be sold to plow the land, and sheep can be sheared or sold for meat.”

The camera showed several men herding cattle, as well as several young men and women pulling wheeled carts and following behind the cattle.

As soon as a cow raised its butt, they would rush over, shovel up the hot cow and sheep dung and throw it into the basket.

"Raising cattle and sheep in the fields in the mountains, the urine of cattle and sheep, alfalfa and astragalus can be used to fertilize the fields, and the manure of cattle and sheep can be accumulated and burned or sold to other people."

Li Zhao smiled and said, "After a few years, even if the fields can be planted, there won't be much land. In Zhuangzi's economic system, women still have the upper hand."

The comments were astonished.

[Ragdoll Cat]: It’s amazing. The heroine is really good at agriculture.

Li Zhao was very modest: "Thank you for your praise, it's all just mechanical knowledge from books."

After visiting here, Li Zhao led his people back to the village, where they were warmly received by the head of the village and the managers.

After eating and drinking, Li Zhao led his men on a grand tour of the workshops in the village.

When passing by a cattle shed, Li Zhao saw someone pouring wheat straw and cow and sheep dung into it. His eyes turned and he thought of a big show that could promote the goddess's name.

"My dears, get your gifts ready. There will be a big show tomorrow!"

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like