Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

The farmers were operating these new tools with smiles on their faces, full of confidence in the future harvest.

"It's amazing! At this time of year in previous years, we were still struggling in the fields, but now with these treasures, the work is much easier!"

"That's right! Look how neatly the seeds are sown. There's no reason why the crops won't grow well!"

"Thanks to Prince Chu, otherwise how could we use such a good thing?"

Amidst the cheers, Chu Ze smiled slightly.

He was dressed in casual clothes, mingling with the farmers, and talking every other sentence about the growth of crops.

Zhao Si and others followed closely behind, holding the drawings in their hands, taking notes as they read, and studying them carefully.

"Zhao Si, look at this drainage ditch, should it be reinforced?"

"Master, I'll do it right away. The key to improving our rice fields is water management. With a complete irrigation and drainage system, it's no longer a dream to ensure a stable harvest regardless of drought or flood!"

In this way, Chu Ze led everyone to work day and night, conscientiously. From breeding to machinery, from fertilizer to management, they spared no effort to strive for excellence.

In a blink of an eye, it has been more than three months, and the seedlings in the experimental field are growing and heading, full of vitality.

"It's growing really well! Look at the stem, it's very strong. I hope we'll have a good harvest this year!"

"That's right! Thanks to Prince Chu, we won't have to worry about food and clothing this year!"

The people were all dancing with joy when they saw the good conditions in their fields.

All of this was seen by Zhu Yuanzhang who came to inspect.

"Great! You are indeed a man of unparalleled talent! Such a surprising improvement can be seen in just a test field. If this can be promoted throughout the city, the granaries will be full!"

He praised Chu Ze highly, and gave him both rewards and encouragement.

Chu Ze thanked him respectfully and added, "Your Majesty, the farming is already going well, and we need to prepare for the next harvest, storage and transportation."

"Of course." Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard and nodded: "With your strategic talents, what do I have to worry about? Just give it a try, but if you encounter any difficulties, speak up!"

Seeing this, Chu Ze became even more motivated.

In the east of the city, a magnificent building rises from the ground. Its scale and exquisite craftsmanship are breathtaking.

"Hurry up! We're almost done with the roof, don't let anything go wrong!"

On the scaffolding, busy figures were shuttling back and forth. Zhao Si was directing the work with sweat pouring down his face, giving instructions and encouragement to his craftsmen.

"Just wait and see! Today, I will make this 'Treasure Warehouse' rise in the capital!"

"Of course not! No matter how much food there is, with this, it will be safe!"

It turns out that this magnificent building is the first modern granary that Chu Ze built against all odds and with the joint efforts of everyone.

The warehouse is airtight and well ventilated, which can prevent moisture and mildew, as well as insects and rodents. There is also an ice cellar built into the wall, so the stored grain will not deteriorate in summer.

Such an advanced design was unique in the ancient times.

Soon, the warehouse, which was several meters high, had taken shape and was ready to store the new grain.

In the distance, Chu Ze was leading a team of mules and horses, slowly driving into the open space in front of the warehouse.

The horse team was so huge that it was impossible to see the end of it, and they were all carrying heavy sacks of food.

"Li Si, how many prefectures and counties will we pass through when transporting grain to the Northeast this time?" Chu Ze asked immediately.

Li Si flipped through the book, quickly calculated, and reported back: "Your Majesty, the total number of states and counties we passed through is twelve. In previous years, it would have taken at least a month."

"what about now?"

"Reporting back, thanks to the improved post station, we traveled non-stop and it only took ten days!" "Very good." Chu Ze nodded approvingly: "With convenient transportation, tributes from all directions can be concentrated. Now that the land route is unobstructed, the next step is to consider water transport."

"Grain transport?" Li Si was stunned.

Chu Ze took out a blueprint from his arms and unfolded it in the wind.

The picture shows a huge ship, which is dozens of feet long and several feet wide, and there are large machinery installed on the deck.

"Look, this is my newly designed 'huge ship'. It has a shallow draft, a large load capacity, and is equipped with mechanized grain unloading facilities, which can greatly improve the efficiency of grain transport."

"With it, it will no longer be a problem to transport grain from the south to the north, or by sea or river. We can open up the waterway to the capital just like we did with the railway in Fengyang!"

Chu Ze said this with great excitement, and wherever his eyes looked, it seemed as if there were boundless rivers and seas with turbulent waves.

Everyone was excited when they heard this.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the news of the great changes in the capital has spread throughout China.

The astonishing yield of the experimental fields, the grand ambition of the Jubaocang, the bright prospects of the giant ship canal transportation...all kinds of new policies were widely circulated in unofficial history and rumors.

"I heard that there is a capable official in the capital named Chu Ze who is in charge of agricultural policies and has increased the yield several times!"

"The Treasure Warehouse is even more miraculous. Ten thousand dan of grain is stored there, and it remains fresh over time. Who has ever seen such a way of life?"

"And the 'giant ship' transporting grain, one ship can carry hundreds of carriages, not only saving time and effort, but also enabling trade and benefiting the people along the way, this is what we call benefiting the people!"

People from all over the world were amazed and sincerely admired the imperial court.

The poor people in the capital who had suffered from famine in the past knelt down in front of Chu Ze's mansion with tears in their eyes, expressing their gratitude:
"If it weren't for the prince's benevolent rule, we would have starved to death on the streets!"

"Grandpa Wang, you are our living god. We will never forget your kindness!"

On the roadside, an old woman in coarse cloth was holding a babbling child and said gently:
"My dear grandson, you must remember this Prince Chu. Without him, you would not have been born yet! Learn from him and become a hero who helps the world and the people in the future!"

Although the child didn't understand, he smiled instinctively, stretched out his chubby little hand, and waved naively towards the mansion of the "great hero"...

In the mansion, Chu Ze had just finished reviewing official documents and was about to take a nap when he suddenly heard a lot of noise outside the door and walked to the window without realizing it.

The surging crowd, old or young faces, all filled with joy from the bottom of their hearts. The heartfelt blessings made him feel mixed emotions.

"When you are an official, you should benefit the people." He murmured to himself, "I hope that in the future, no more people will be displaced, and no more children will die on the streets!"

The sunset outside the window was so beautiful, as if responding to his oath.

At the same time, the humming sound of the Fengyang Railway was coming from far away and penetrating the sky.

Those mountains, those rivers, those states and counties are waiting for him to write a more glorious history.

A new day has begun on the horizon...

In the following months, Chu Ze's creative ideas emerged like mushrooms after rain.

In the field of agriculture, he improved water conservancy facilities, promoted new varieties, and increased per acre yields steadily.

In the field of warehousing, he borrowed Western technology and introduced low-temperature storage, which greatly reduced grain storage losses.

In the field of transportation, he opened up new sea routes, designed new ship types, and developed new technologies on both land and water, making transportation more accessible.

For a time, the capital was prosperous and full of vitality everywhere.

The people watched and applauded:

"Since I got Prince Chu, my life has been getting better and better!"

"That's right. Thinking back on those food shortages and floods in the past seems like a dream now!" (End of this chapter)