Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 85 Planting Rice
One month after Lan Yuan was born, the season of spring plowing and planting came.

As the first season after relocation, it is very important to have a good start. In Lantian, a small number of people continue to grow millet and wheat, while most people have to learn to grow rice.

Rice was also available in the north at that time, but the output of dry fields was not as high as that of millet, so very little was planted. Even so, people in Lantian also brought rice seeds from the north.

The common people adore Lantian fanatically, but most of them are not familiar with rice farming, so they all wait for the hands-on teaching of the captain of Diannong.

Lantian planned to teach the fifty students first according to the process of planting rice, and then spread out in batches through these people.

In the case of scarce cattle, some new fields of the newly immigrated people have not yet been dug up, which just gives a time difference.

The first is seed selection and seedling cultivation. Migrated farmers are still familiar with seed selection, which is nothing more than full-grained and good-looking seeds, but the treatment of seeds is a science.

The selected rice seeds have to be dried in the sun for a few days. Due to the scarcity of salt and the lack of a disinfectant solution, Lantian can only simply clean the seeds.

The field used for raising seedlings is sown with plant ash, green manure, etc. in advance, and after the seeds are treated, they can be germinated and sown.

During the nursery period, the fifty students continued to spread the knowledge they had learned, while Lan Tian sneaked home to hold his son.

The local people in Linwu also grow rice. Seeing that these newcomers are so time-consuming and laborious, everyone feels very strange, thinking that the people from the north are not as good at planting as we are?
At that time, there was no plastic film, and the seedlings were prone to cold during the cultivation period. Lantian asked people to cover them with thin cloth to block the wind at night, and then removed the cover during the day to absorb the sun.

In ancient times when resources were scarce, everything needed to be done by manpower. Fortunately, there were no entertainment activities to take time away.

The biggest entertainment for ordinary people now is to grow crops, and the most basic need is to have enough food, so even if it is a bit hard, everyone is full of energy.

When the seedlings grow to three to five inches, they have to be transplanted by division. This is the hardest time for growing rice, because you need to bow your waist all day long, and you really face the loess and your back to the sky.

The dry fields in the north are relatively easy, and now each seedling should be transplanted firmly into the paddy field according to the proportion of the gap.

Practice makes perfect in transplanting rice seedlings, and it will get better and better through continuous experience accumulation. During this period of time, Lantian asked them to add lunch at noon, because it was really exhausting.

When transplanting seedlings, the water depth in the field should be controlled, as long as the ground is not exposed, and the newly cultivated land is hard, so deep transplanting can make the seedlings firm.

If the soil becomes soft after a few years, the depth of transplanting should be reduced accordingly, otherwise the seedlings will easily float when they sink due to their own weight.

After transplanting rice seedlings, the men of every household lay down for a few days. After planting this season, they have added another survival skill.

Rice likes high temperature, high humidity, and short sunshine, and is not strict with the soil. Because the newly reclaimed rice fields are close to the Qin River, it is very convenient to divert water for irrigation. The key in the later stage is to weed and insect repellent. Farmers are already familiar with these.

After the [-]th day of Lanyuan, the climate in Linwu has become extremely warm, and the newly planted rice has reached the earing stage. At this time, appropriate topdressing is needed to increase the yield.

In addition to plant ash, farmers brought human and animal manure to irrigate.

When Xinjian moved to live, Lantian not only planned the location and size of the houses for the people, but also forced every household to build dry toilets.

The construction of aqua latrines can both control the spread of diseases and increase fertilizers through dilution when farming.

Looking at the green seedlings, Lan Tian felt full of vitality, giving people hope like Lan Yuan.

"Sir, these seedlings are growing very well. The hard work of several months has not been in vain. I don't know if the yield will be higher than that of corn?" Gao Shun asked beside him.

"Probably not too much difference," Lan Tian said.

Since it is not a high-yield hybrid rice, it is almost impossible to achieve the terrible yield of future generations. The process of developing hybrid rice is quite complicated, and Lantian has little hope of doing it alone.

"Why don't you still plant millet? You don't have to work hard to teach me, sir." Gao Shun looked puzzled.

Lan Tian smiled slightly, "Cavalry is often used in wars in the northern plains, while the hilly and mountainous areas in the south are suitable for infantry. Just like in war, this kind of crops also need to be adapted to local conditions. The south is mild and rainy, which is more suitable for the growth of water-loving rice. Besides, they are also willing to learn."

"Mr.'s words always have deep meaning." Gao Shunxin said that you taught the craft of survival, and these farmers naturally flocked to him.

"I hope there will be fewer diseases and disasters in the rice." Lan Tian said to himself.

Without the assistance of pesticides, fertilizers, machinery, etc., in ancient times, if you wanted to increase production and harvest, you had to depend on the sky to a large extent. Lantian could only use his own knowledge to let the people get as much benefit as possible.

"Speaking of using troops, General Gan..." Gao Shun hesitated to speak.

"You might as well speak up if you have something to say." Lan Tian asked upon seeing this.

"General Gan's law and order has been good since he became a county captain, but he has been rough with some Yue people who commit crimes. This is somewhat different from the master's policy of promoting national integration and gentleness." , He didn't want to speak ill of people behind their backs.

"Is it the same for the Han people?" Lan Tian asked again.

Gao Shun nodded, "Well, we treat everyone equally."

"There's nothing wrong with treating people equally. There's nothing wrong with no rules. Although I say I should treat Yue people with kindness, I can't just let it go. Gan Xingba has done a good job of this." Lan Tian affirmed.

"Sir, I understand now. In fact, General Gan not only maintains the law and order in Linwu, but also dredges the river to help the people divert water and build canals. It's a bit of a shame to be a county captain." Gao Shun said.

Lan Tian laughed, "Isn't our General Gao even less talented? As long as you are willing, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"My mission is still to protect the lord, and of course the master and the little master." Gao Shun said solemnly.

Lan Tian looked into the distance and sighed: "The champion is facing the vast sea, with long flat wings and strong wind."

When Gao Shun was in a trance, Lan Tian continued: "These days, I have some insights from leading people to grow rice. In fact, it can also be used as a reference in the military. If you have time, gather Xingba, and let's discuss and teach a group of generals and students?"

"Can the general teach it? It's all based on military merit." Gao Shun reminded.

"Promotion is naturally based on military merit, but if you want to make the best use of your talents, you must create opportunities for them as much as possible. Some people are good at setting up the formation, some are good at mobilizing troops, some are good at scouting, and some are good at logistics. As long as someone gives advice, it will be effective. It takes a general like Bo Ping to discover the military affairs, and the source will not dry up if there is running water," Lan Tian said.

Gao Shun stroked his beard and asked, "Sir, is this method useful?"

Lan Tian nodded and said, "I think I can give it a try."

Gao Shun said: "Then General Gan and I will work together and select [-] soldiers from each battalion as trainees. When the time comes, the master will tell you how to teach."

"I'm happy to do it."

(End of this chapter)