The World of Yellow Sky

Chapter 275

Fu Qi looked at the happy craftsmen in the workshop in front of him, but suddenly remembered something, and asked Xu An with a frown.

"Duke Ming said that 'Yellow Sky Paper' and 'engraving and printing' are top secret. These craftsmen know the secret and are sending it to Wubao. Then the three of us have also learned about it, so we also want to go to Wupu with them?"

Yang Ji and Pang Bo looked at each other, their expressions slightly darkened.

They came here following Yan Zhong's call, and they had not been officials in the Yellow Turban Army for too long, so they didn't have much trust in terms of trust.

Xu An brought Yang Ji, Pang Bo, and Fu Qi to come here before, and he wanted to use these deeds to make the three of them more loyal. After all, these three almost came with their families, and they also brought a large number of literate talents to the Yellow Turban Army. .

Xu An said apologetically: "Of course the three gentlemen don't need to go to Wubao, but this matter is the top secret of our Yellow Turban Army after all, so I hope to send some wolf guard tiki into the three gentlemen's homes."

Another reason is that Xu An wanted to install Tiqi into the home of the three of Yang Ji, but because Yan Zhong had invited them here before, Xu An was a little worried that Yang Ji and others were unhappy, so he didn't do this. It just so happens that this incident can also be used as a pretext.

Hearing Xu An's words, Yang Ji and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but it didn't hurt to send the wolf guard's Tiqi supervisor.

They had already heard about the role of the Eagle Wolf Guards, but they were invited to come under the rule of the Yellow Turban Army. Whether it was the notorious Eagle Wolf Guards or the well-trained Yellow Turban Army, they all respected them.

So Xu An wanted to send Eagle Wolf Guards into their home, and it didn't arouse too much resistance from the three of them, and the "yellow sky paper" and "engraving and printing" were indeed very important.

Yang Ji said with a smile: "Of course this is possible. With the protection of the eagle wolf guards, those young people will not dare to make trouble."

Xu An made up his mind, and said: "Since this is the case, the three gentlemen should go back to the government office first. I still have a few things that I need to trouble the three gentlemen. I will explain a few words and come right after."

Yang Ji and others agreed, and walked out of the workshop under the guidance of Yinglangwei.

"Liu Pi." Seeing that Yang Ji and others had left, Xu An walked up to Liu Pi, and told him: "This matter is top secret, half of the hope of establishing Huang Tian's career is within it."

Liu Pi bowed slightly: "Please rest assured, my lord, the Eagle Wolf Guard will keep it strictly confidential."

"We must be extremely careful in this matter. Select personnel, all of them are selected from the yellow angels, and they will be screened and screened again."

Xu An was still a little worried.

"Leave the rest of the matter aside. I want you to be responsible for this matter yourself. But after this matter is dealt with, and the state's public trial, you have to put it on the agenda as soon as possible. I have already handed over the full responsibility to Wei Lu in Hedong County. Although many officers in the Bingzhou Army are the sons of powerful men, don't be willing to let go of those who commit crimes just because of this."

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After bidding farewell to Liu Pi, Xu An rode his war horse and hurried all the way back to the government office.

As soon as he walked into the house, Pang Bo in the room asked: "Duke Ming, you said earlier that there are still a few things you need to trouble me for, and would like to ask what are the specific things?"

Xu An knelt down and replied: "The House of Internal Affairs has a lot of affairs, and all the affairs are basically concentrated in the House of Household Affairs. I think such things are cumbersome and very inappropriate, so I want to break it down."

Yang Ji slightly raised his eyebrows and asked in doubt: "Subdivision?"

Xu An nodded and said, "My Yellow Turban Army doesn't collect taxation, poll tax and other miscellaneous taxes, but only collects land tax and business tax."

"Nowadays there are so many troops, and almost every ten people have to support one soldier. In addition to other expenditures, the pressure is quite heavy. You are also aware of these."

Yang Ji and the others all nodded in agreement. They were working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so they were naturally very clear about the finances of the Yellow Turban Army.

Xu An went on to say: "So I want to set up a separate department of agricultural administration to teach farming and mulberry, to be in charge of military and civilian settlements, collecting land taxes, building water conservancy, renting farm tools and cattle, horse administration and cattle administration, and teaching farmers about farming. "

Yang Ji stroked his beard and repeated: "Department of Agriculture? Persuading Nong Sang..."

"Correct."

Xu An nodded.

"Many farmers cultivate their fields based on experience, but there is a lack of communication. The farming experience of many farmers is outdated and far behind. Therefore, when I set up the Department of Agricultural Affairs, the first point is to find people who are proficient in farming experience and teach ordinary farmers to farm. "

"Secondly, build water conservancy and farm tools. I have ordered craftsmen to build agricultural tools such as columbine carts and curved plows. In terms of water conservancy, I want to build 'water drum carts' everywhere."

Fu Qi's eyes lighted up slightly, and his body leaned forward slightly.

Fu Qi of the columbine car naturally knew that during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, this kind of farm tool was vigorously promoted. It is nothing new, but now it is true that very few farmers can own this kind of farm tool, and it is naturally possible to rent it.

But the "water drum car" and "quyuanli" Fu Qi are indeed unheard of and unseen.

"May I ask Duke Ming, what are these 'water trolleys' and 'quyuanli'?"

Xu An reached out to take the blueprint on the desk, and asked Ti Qi of the Eagle Wolf Guard to deliver it to the desk of Yang Ji and the other three.

"Here are the drawings of these two tools. The 'Water Drum Cart' is powered by water flow and can undertake the task of fetching water to irrigate the fields. As for the 'Curved Plow', there are several major improvements compared to the previous plows. .”

"The first is to change the straight shaft and long shaft to curved shaft and short shaft, and install a freely rotating plow disc on the shaft head, which not only makes the plow frame smaller and lighter, but also facilitates turning and turning, flexible operation, and can save Human and livestock."

Fu Qi is proficient in farming, took the blueprints, listened to Xu An's narration, and immediately discovered the extraordinary.

"This thing is wonderful, this thing is wonderful..."

Xu An said with a smile: "Bingzhou has a large land area and few people. I think it is imperative to improve the efficiency of farming, reclaim wasteland, and increase production."

Fu Qi nodded to express his understanding, and then asked: "Then what is the meaning of the army station?"

"Right now, I have a lot of soldiers under my command, but many of them are smugglers. Therefore, I plan to streamline my troops and simplify my administration. I will eliminate part of the army and use it as farmland for occasional training. If there is an urgent need for soldiers during a war, I will recruit them into the army."

Fu Qi looked a little excited, and agreed: "This method is feasible, save its flow, open up its source, Minggong has a good opinion."

Xu Anyan said: "Mr. Fu, Enzhi often said that you are proficient in agricultural administration. Can you be in charge of the agricultural administration department?"

"Willing to serve."

Fu Qi composed with both hands, and agreed without hesitation.
"There is also the fact that I am going to issue three more decrees, and I need the three of you to refer to and improve them for me."

Ti Qi from the Eagle Wolf Guard in the house delivered three bamboo slips to the desks of the three of Yang Ji.

Yang Ji unfolded the bamboo slips, but frowned slightly...

(End of this chapter)