Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 215 The Future ([-])

In the garden, Zhu Yuan glanced at the expressions of the people around him. Except for the two teenagers Zhu Xing and Zhu Bing, the others, from the emperor and the prince to the various ministers, obviously thought of many things that should be associated in an instant.

About the use of this water pump after enlargement.

However, this is not over.

Zhu Yuan briefly explained the principle of the steam engine on the first page of the demonstration board, took it off and handed it to a servant, and tapped lightly on the second page to attract everyone's attention again: "My ancestors, and everyone, everyone imagined , it must be used to pump water from the canal to irrigate the fields, this is indeed a thoroughfare in the future, but in fact, it is not important."

Everyone followed Zhu Yuan's voice and looked at the second page of 'PPT'.

Above is a picture.

At a glance, it should be... a layered map of the ground, because crops, trees, farmers, etc. are drawn on the top, and there is an obvious water well, which goes down vertically along the section. The water pump equipment, the water flow is gushing from the water spray above the ground, and is pouring into the farmland.

At the bottom of the picture, judging from the light blue wave shape, it should be a water layer.

Although I seldom thought about going deeper, everyone in the room knew that there was water underground, so I felt it was more obvious at this moment.

Zhu Yuan has already continued: "No matter how much the imperial court invests in water conservancy, it will not be able to cover everything. What's more, in case of severe drought, even if there are ditches, there will be no water. Therefore, the biggest use of this water pump is actually to pump groundwater."

Speaking of the groundwater layer on the painting, Zhu Yuan continued: "The land under our feet is too complicated. I only use the plain area here. The shallow surface suitable for cultivation is called the 'humus layer', and there are many nutrients in it. It can supply crops to grow. Further down is the 'sand layer'. The depth of this layer usually starts from two or three feet down. I can't say exactly how deep it is. Future geological research is needed. I The key thing to talk about is the 'groundwater layer' that coexists with this sandy soil layer. The water source of this layer comes from the rivers flowing down from the mountains, and from the rain and snow that falls naturally. No matter whether the ground is flooded or in severe drought, the groundwater layer will exist. The difference is that the depth is adjusted according to the landmark drought or flood. However, no matter how dry the surface is, the water stored in the groundwater layer still far exceeds ours. need."

Zhu Yuan didn't know the various geological names in the past. Here, many terms are newly compiled, so that people around can understand them.

Of course everyone understood.

As a former farmer, Lao Zhu looked at the pump that was still running, and then at the 'PPT' demonstrated by Zhu Yuan, and couldn't help but imagine that if there were tens of thousands of these pumps in the world, in the future... ...Where will there be any talk of drought.

If the various water conservancy projects are properly repaired to ensure that there will be no floods during the rainy season, wouldn't it be...the weather will be smooth and rainy forever.

For thousands of years!
Thinking of this, Lao Zhu felt his body tremble a little, and the inexplicable throbbing made his fingertips a little numb.

Zhu Yuan paused for a while, seeing that no one was asking questions, he was very immersed, and waited for a while before uncovering the third one.

This is a small world map.

Adopting the topographic map drawing method proposed by Zhu Yuan, the plain is green, the desert is yellow, and the plateau is gray, which is clear at a glance.

"Everyone, look at this map again. I just said that Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Lianghuai and other places should be the main granaries of Ming Dynasty. The key point is that they all have large tracts of plains, which are actually the most Areas suitable for farming. As for the Jiangnan region, they only have the advantages of climate and water sources, but the proportion of land suitable for farming is actually very small. Even, as shown in this picture,” Zhu Yuan said, in the memory of China A big circle was drawn on the map: "In the future, after we take over all the land in the Yuan Dynasty, except for the mountains and hills, the actual plains, that is, the areas suitable for farming, will only account for less than one-tenth of our Great Ming's territory. , if it is further expanded according to my idea, in the end, I am afraid that it will not even reach 5%, but as long as this 5% of the land is managed well, it will be enough to support the whole world."

This time, someone finally spoke, and it was Fu Yu, the secretary of Zhongshu who participated in politics.

The former minister of Chen Youliang from Jiangxi obviously also excitedly bowed his hands to Zhu Yuan before saying: "Pingzhang, since this is the case, the lower officials think that Ming should not expand into remote places. Just like Pingzhang just signaled, then What is the benefit of the land in the far west and the far north, and it will only increase the burden on the court?" Then he turned to Lao Zhu: "I also ask your majesty to think twice, if Pingzhang's demonstration today is feasible, the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty can be expected, but your majesty can't do it because of this." Relying on servants to attack wantonly and waste the country's power."

"You said these are all good things, I can hear you," Lao Zhu also came back to his senses at this time, nodded, but gestured to Zhu Yuan again: "It's just... oh, the truth, Yuan'er, it's up to you to tell .”

Zhu Yuan thought for a while, and said: "The reason is too big, I can't finish it in a few words. In the future, I will write a special article to discuss it. Well, let me talk about one..." As he spoke, he pointed to the northeast and gestured: "...Participating in politics, what do you think, How is it here?"

Fu Yu looked at the land that was also light green, and after thinking about it, he said: "The bitter cold land...even if it is conquered, it will be difficult to defend."

As he spoke, he remembered the matter of purchasing cotton and vigorously planting it that Lao Zhu had just talked to them yesterday.

This……

Have you figured it all out?
Zhu Yuan had already said: "It's wrong to say that you are participating in politics. This area is not only a plain, but also has a very special geology. Compared with our common loess or red soil, this place...is black soil! As I just said, shallow soil is suitable for cultivation. The humus layer is called the humus layer, which is formed by mixing various nutrients suitable for crop growth with the soil. In the Northeast region, due to the lack of cultivation for thousands of years, the nutrients have continuously accumulated, making the land black, which shows its fertility. If you can get If we go down here and reclaim it, the Northeast will become the number one granary in the world that is richer than Jiangnan and the Central Plains."

When these words came out, not only the courtiers, but even Lao Zhu's eyes widened a little, and he subconsciously took a step forward.

because……

This matter... such an important matter, my baby's 23rd generation grandson has never talked about it before!
this kid...

How many things are there in my mind;!
The brief silence was quickly broken again, and it was Li Shanchang who finally couldn't bear it. After all, the lord was in front, and he didn't dare to be too eccentric, but he couldn't help but questioned: "Pingzhang is very experienced, even if the lord is present If you don’t know about the Northeast, is it possible that you have been there? If not, how do you know about the black soil, even if it is black soil, how do you know that it is suitable for farming?”

There are thorns in Zuoxiang's words, but they are also doubts that have accumulated for a long time.

How could this young man with a mysterious background know astronomy on the ground and geography on the bottom? So they looked at Zhu Yuan again, expecting the answer.

Zhu Yuan showed a smile on his face: "Master Zuo, I can only talk to my ancestors about my experience and all kinds of things during it. I am afraid that everyone present will not be able to listen. I believe that my ancestors will believe what I say."

Everyone immediately looked at Lao Zhu.

Including Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuan's words, the other courtiers dare not say anything, but Zhu Biao feels...that "Book of Heaven", then... in the future, he should be able to read it?

When Lao Zhu saw that everyone was looking at him, he just waved his hand: "Don't talk about these topics, Yuan'er, you take the talk."

Zhu Yuan agreed, without removing another one, and continued to point to the small map in front of him: "Let's just say briefly, with this water pump and the construction of water conservancy, for the Central Plains, we can guarantee the harvest from drought and flood. But at the same time, More than [-]% of the land of Ming Dynasty has its necessary places, such as minerals, such as forests, such as water sources. Even, in the future, the sea will also be included in our territory of Ming Dynasty. Everyone has seen the output of it this year, so it should not Need I say more?"

Everyone nodded.

Zhu Yuan habitually clapped his hands lightly: "What the water pump demonstrates is the 'production' in the 'Economics'. Next, let's look at the 'distribution' that it can involve, 'production' and 'distribution'. These are the two foundations of 'Economics'."

As he spoke, he gestured towards the long track on the other side: "It also adopts the principle of a steam engine. This one is called a train, and it is mainly used as a means of transportation."

Following Zhu Yuan's signal, craftsmen standing at various points around the small lake took off the red silk covering the track, and a total of six steam train models appeared in everyone's view.

Only then did everyone take a closer look.

At first glance, the track seems a bit long, but it should be made of pure copper, with wooden strips under it, and the width is only one inch.

Look at those steam train models again, the size is slightly wider than the track, there are six trains, all dragging carriages of different lengths outside the front, or only one foot, a total of two or three sections, or...the longest one, dragging three or four There are ten carriages, one foot long, like a thin long snake.

Looking at it here, under the operation of the craftsman, the six trains moved quickly. The speed was not fast, but not slow, which was enough to give people a sense of boundless progress.

Zhu Yuan led the crowd to another demonstration board close to the track, uncovered the red silk, but did not rush to speak, but said loudly: "Imagine, everyone, if this track... if it were laid on the entire land of the Ming Dynasty , what will happen?"

After these words fell, the most watched one-foot-long train happened to pass in front of everyone.

Upon closer inspection, everyone discovered that this train... was equipped with three steam locomotives, all of which were burning and smoking.

The others were just looking at Zhu Yuan's words, and Zhu Xi, who had been eager to try after Lao Zhu, finally couldn't hold back this time, ran forward, and stretched out his hand directly.

"Xiao'er, stop!"

With a majestic voice, Lao Zhu stopped the second son's movements, and felt...a bit ashamed.

bastard boy.

Your [-]-odd generations of juniors are watching here!
Zhu Xi didn't really intend to pick it up, but just wanted to touch this magical little thing. When he heard his father's words, he could only stop, but turned around: "Father, I want..."

After speaking, he felt that it was obviously unreliable to mention this to his father, so his eyes turned to Zhu Yuan very smartly.

Keep silent, keep silent.

Lao Zhu felt it was even more embarrassing, so he stepped forward and motioned to his eldest son.

Zhu Biao stepped forward quickly with a sullen face, pulled his younger brother up, and said, "Second brother, don't be rude."

Zhu Yuan can understand the strong attraction of the toy train to the little boy, but at the moment, he can only pretend not to see it.

He also glanced at Zhu Bian, who obviously had an eager expression on his face but still obediently stood beside Lao Zhu... Back then, wouldn't it be better if he said he belonged to the third family?
Ok.

Forget about the fourth child, he will be beaten.

(End of this chapter)