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"How far is the nearest water source?" she continued.

The county magistrate couldn't answer, so the village chief hurriedly said, "About two miles."

Erli is actually not too far away.

"Then choose a place with flat terrain and close to the foot of the mountain to build a reservoir. Although it is hard to carry water for irrigation, in terms of the seasons in Leping, it snows in winter, snow melts in March, rains in July, and the dry season is full. months, snow water cannot be stored for three months, even if it is repaired, it will dry up, and it is useless to store water in the rainy season, what do you think?"

They thought about it seriously, discussed it with a few people, and thought it was feasible, so the matter was decided for the time being.

The county magistrate put away the blueprints: "There is another matter. Because the yamen also allocated land to those who have no males, many people have opinions. Some people have a lot of males in their families. They say that the land is too small and they want more. A few dollars."

"A lot of men? Are they all children?" Song Yuan felt that this sounded wrong.

The county magistrate shook his head: "A pair of parents, five couples, and about a dozen and a half children. They used to rent two good fields, and then rented two good fields, and reclaimed a small piece of land, but these fields cannot feed the whole family. In the past, I relied on working in the rich gentry's house to support my family, but now I just farm the land, and there is too little land to support the whole family."

"Hiss~ Don't they know that renting good land is rented according to the family? Why not separate the family?" Song Yuan didn't understand.

The head of the village who knew the situation said: "The old parents who are the masters of their family are strong and do not allow their children and grandchildren to separate the family, so the whole family is still living together. When they rented the good land, the villain tried to persuade them many times. They insisted not to separate the family. , saying that the parents still have no reason to separate the family.”

Song Yuan had nothing to say: "The rules have been set long ago, and each household has a maximum lease of two pieces of land. There is no possibility of setting a precedent. If they feel that there is not enough food for the whole family, they will go to open up wasteland. It is up to them to open up wasteland. my own."

After she made up her mind, the county magistrate was no longer in a hurry, and the village chief knew how to deal with it.

Early the next morning, Song Yuan continued to go around other counties. By the time she returned to the county government office, it was already Dongyue, and all the projects were in the final stage. After accounting by the officials, there was still a little left of the 17 taels of silver raised. Song Yuan They are also asked to exchange all the coarse grains and distribute them to the peasants for them to take home, which is regarded as wages for their efforts.

After the Leping Water Conservancy Project was completed, Song Yuan went to Jingzhao and explained in detail the subdivision of the land and the repair of the water conservancy. At the same time, she also sent to Jingzhao a drawing of the textile machine. She confessed that she ordered people Improved the sale of textile machines to merchants, and the merchants brought the textile machines to the south.

After receiving the memorial, Taikang Emperor himself was not satisfied with listening to it, so he invited Sangong to listen to the memorial together.

"This is the real thing to do." Emperor Taikang was in a good mood: "It seems that Leping is thriving now."

After the Sangong circulated the memorial, he was in the same mood as Emperor Taikang, and Sikong said with a smile: "Silk in the south is expensive, and the Ninth Prince's move can be regarded as adding fire to the silk weaving in the south."

Emperor Taikang smiled and said nothing. Perhaps others thought that Song Yuan did this to exchange seeds, but he understood that Song Yuan wanted to destroy the grain production in the south, but although the idea was good, it was not powerful enough. But now there is no need to explain.

"Your Majesty, the people of Great Wei are very small in growing wheat, and Leping puts so much effort into it, what if?" Situ was a little worried.

Emperor Taikang tapped the handrail and said: "Song Shi said that the gentleman who planted sweet potatoes in Leping was an expert who knew farming very well. Those who went to Leping before all left their agricultural officials there to study for a few years. The planting of wheat this time was also proposed by that gentleman, so he must be very confident, how about the details, do you know soon next May?"

They thought it was true, and it was useless to be anxious now.

"Does the emperor want to see this gentleman?" Doctor Yushi asked proactively. He really admired Song Yuan's actions, and he was also curious about who this gentleman who did his best to help her was.

Emperor Taikang waved his hand: "It's gone."

The person Song Yuan never mentioned in the memorandum made it clear that he didn't want too many people to know his identity, and Emperor Taikang was not so ignorant.

"How is the reform of the farmland policy, how are you three discussing?" Emperor Taikang took a sip of his clear tea.

Situ hesitated before opening his mouth: "According to the investigation, it is very serious that the dignitaries use the court to sell land to occupy cultivated land and exploit the common people. The reform of farmland is imperative. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very supportive. He did not cover up the verified dignitaries. The reform is still under discussion, and the ministers believe that Leping is a good example, but we will have to wait until next year's autumn harvest to find out how effective it will be."

"The prince is very supportive, so what about King Zhongshan?" Emperor Taikang deliberately asked. King Zhongshan has not made any statement until now, obviously he does not support the reform of Tianmu.

"The prince thinks that the rich and powerful bought the land with money, and did not take it by force, so it is not a serious crime."

Spending money to buy land didn't take us by force?How is this statement different from the statement defending Leping Fushen?
"At this time, he didn't even think about the urgency of this matter. It's really a warrior's thinking." Emperor Taikang was disappointed: "His son is working hard in Leping, but he is holding back."

The three princes didn't dare to speak. King Zhongshan's decision-making mistakes were too big this time, and it was very possible to reverse his position in Emperor Taikang's heart. The prince not only did not cover up, but also actively participated in the discussion on the reform of the fields, and won the award. The favor of many officials.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the fourth master of the East Palace has returned to the place, intending to imitate Leping and contribute to the reform of Tianmu."

Emperor Taikang didn't say a word. Donggong's reaction this time was very good, which made him look at the prince much more pleasing to the eye these days, but the reaction of King Zhongshan really disappointed him. How can a person who doesn't want to think about the common people feel at ease? World delivery?
After Sangong left, Emperor Taikang leaned on the dragon chair with a lot of thoughts: "That kid completely offended his father."

"There's no other way to do this. I'm afraid the prince will support him if the ninth son thinks it's so obvious."

Emperor Taikang picked up the memorial again, and Chang De didn't dare to speak when he noticed his movements. He knew in his heart that Emperor Taikang specially asked Sangong to come over to read the memorial, just to let them know Song Yuan's ability, so that they could protect Song Yuan in the future. Ichigo Song Yuan, but the emperor's mind cannot be guessed at will, so even if he is clear in his heart, he can only remain silent.

"Just pay attention to one thing." Emperor Taikang put down the memorandum to see if there is a girl who is twelve or thirteen years old in the prince's house, she must be dignified and decent, with a noble character. "

Chang De was slightly surprised: "The emperor wants to marry the ninth son?"

Emperor Taikang stood up tremblingly: "My father is unreliable, and I will always find him a reliable father-in-law."