System: I let you have children, not fight for hegemony

Chapter 34: Early Spring
In the coldest month of winter, Lian Po, who was far away in Changping, could not rest and had to seize the time to build a defense line.

It was not until early spring that Lian Po's three lines of defense were completely completed.

Many fish stay in the safe rear, using the sand table to watch the formation of famous generals from a distance, like sponges absorbing water, absorbing experience and linking what they have learned with actual combat.

"Master has constructed a total of three defense lines. The first is the Kongcang Ridge defense line, with Gaoping Pass as the center. The defense line extends north to Danzhu Ridge on the west side of Changping Pass, south to Wushen Mountain, Yueshen Mountain, north and south. It’s about 40 kilometers long.”

Many fish use wooden sticks to draw a north-south defense line in the void on the sand table.

The master has always told himself that he should be surrounded by mountains and rivers and use the terrain to expand his advantages. This is the geographical advantage.

This is exactly what the master did in this battle.

"Kongcang Ridge?" Although Zhao Zheng is talented, he is still young and has limited knowledge.

Many fish are familiar with the topography of the Shangdang area: "Kongcang Ridge runs north-south, with rocky mountains and high and steep ridges. It is a natural barrier in the east-west direction. There is a huge pass in the center of the ridge called Gaoping Pass." This is an important level of the master’s first line of defense.”

"Master's second line of defense is centered on the Xu family, extending north to Changping Pass on Danzhu Ridge, and south to the intersection of Pushui and Danshui. The defense line is 40 kilometers long."

"The third Baili Stone Great Wall defense line starts from Changping Pass in the west and is built along the watershed of Bajianshui and Danshui. The defense line is hundreds of miles long."

Zhao Zhengqing couldn't help but sigh: "General Lian has taken full advantage of the geographical advantage."

Indeed, the general must consider the dispatch and supply of grain and grass for hundreds of thousands of troops, whether the terrain is open, and whether tens of thousands of sergeants can pass through.

Especially now that there is no radio communication, once the team is spread out for too long, it is easy to be hit by a time lag and poor information.

"Female Queen!" Xu Xing asked to see her outside the study.

Many fish covered the sand table and then walked out: "What's the matter?"

Xu Xing was extremely excited: "Nvjun, we can start the spring plowing!"

"Black Dolphin, spring plowing is around the corner. The team will temporarily suspend training and concentrate all efforts on spring plowing!"

"Here!"

During this spring plowing, many fish decided to plant all the potatoes from last year.

Historically, the Battle of Changping lasted three years. After deducting the time for starting and changing generals, I was left with at most one and a half years.

During this period, military armaments and food reserves must rise to a big level!

The columbine and the curved-column plow are inventions that transcend the times, and their improvement in efficiency is obvious.

Many fish will visit the farmland every day to show that they value it.

The farmers in the fiefdom beamed with joy: "After the eldest son of the family was taken away, I thought that spring plowing would be difficult this year. Unexpectedly, the queen brought out a columbine and a plow."

The old man who was accompanying him on the plow was hunched over, with one foot deep and one foot shallow in the mud: "This columbine really saves energy. The female monarch is a star in the sky, and she sympathizes with everyone, so she came down to earth. The female monarch pushed it out The Quyuanli is certainly not an ordinary thing."

“When the oxen is paired with this curved-shaft plow, it’s like the fields split open on their own.”

"The queen promised to lend us the cattle after the spring plowing of the Lian Mansion's public fields is completed."

"I have been farming all my life, but I have never tried to work with a farm cow."

"Old man Ding, I understand what you mean. You mean I'm not working hard enough! Look at mine, it must be faster than an ox!" After saying that, the young man pulled the plow and ran forward.

"Slow down, it's crooked! The plow is crooked!"

Many Fish and Zhao Zheng stood on the ridge of the field, looking at the lively farming scene, feeling a little restless and settling down.

Zhao Zheng smiled and said: "Their happiness is so simple."

"Because from the monarch to the common people, they have never regarded them as human beings. They have always been lower than pigs and sheep. One pig can be exchanged for several slaves. So they only need a little sweetness, and they are satisfied and keep their peace."

"Do you plan to use them?" Many fish sighed: "Use them, but they will not reuse them. People who have been kneeling for a long time do not dare to stand up. Maybe they will get better when they wait for the next generation."

At this time, Xunzi took Li Si, Han Feizi and others to the farmland for on-site teaching.

Although Confucianism disagrees with farmers, this does not mean that Confucianism does not pay attention to farming.

From the perspective of Confucianism, the king is based on the people, and the people are based on wealth. A large part of the wealth here refers to farming.

What Confucians look down upon is that the political views of farmers are too naive. They believe that as long as the fields are well cultivated and everyone is not hungry, there will be no disputes.

Li Si pointed to the plowing tools used by farmers and asked, "Master, what is this?"

Xunzi: "The girl invented the columbine and the curved shaft plow."

Li Si looked at the many fishes with admiration. At such a young age, he was actually capable of both civil and military skills?
In order to save South Korea, Han Feizi recruited talents in various ways: "Girl, do you want to go to South Korea? There is a lot of arable land there..."

Many Fish smiled and refused, turning their heads and whispering in Zhao Zheng's ear: "While you are in the school, keep an eye on him and don't let him kidnap the pillar of your family."

The pillars of the school, no matter which country they are from, must be from many fish families!

Zhao Zheng nodded seriously.

Just at this moment, an ox cart wandered along the path towards the Lian Mansion, followed by a group of servants, either resisting or carrying boxes of things.

Many Fish said goodbye to everyone and hurried back to Lian Mansion.

"Greetings to Madam, I am the eldest son of the Li family, Li Feng. I am here to visit you, and I just want to ask Madam to borrow farm tools." Li Feng ordered his servants to place the generous gifts in the courtyard.

Li Feng was very sincere and prepared dried meat and cloth.

Mrs. Lian rushed back in time when she saw many fish. She breathed a sigh of relief and explained sheepishly: "Before the husband leaves, he leaves all the matters at home to the girl. You have to ask her about this."

Li Feng looked at the girl in front of him in surprise. She had a straight back and a man's attire, like a sword, with its edge clearly revealed.

"Meet the girl."

Many fish sat next to Mrs. Lian: "The Li family? The Li family adjacent to us on the west?"

"Exactly. To be honest, my family has a small population. In the past, we relied on tenant farmers and slaves for farming. Last year, the king recruited most of the strong labor force. Now that spring plowing is around the corner, relying solely on slaves will probably waste most of the farmland."

Because of this matter, Li Feng became anxious and angry, and the corners of his mouth were full of blisters.

"We are also among those being called up, and we really can't spare any manpower." Many fish declined politely.

Li Feng gritted his teeth and said: "I am willing to pay twenty gold as reward."

At the current prices, a hired worker costs 500 yen per month, a fine horse costs 3000 yen, a war horse costs 10 yen, and a general's pension is about 20 to 60 yen.

Li Feng's bid was relatively fair.

However, many fish still refused: "There is no shortage of gold and silver in the house."

Mrs. Lian glanced at the many fish without any trace of worry. Is there any shortage?
Li Feng was disappointed, but Duoyu gave him a glimmer of hope: "I have a way of cooperation. I wonder if Mr. Xu is willing to listen?"

　Xunzi, named Kuang, was respectfully called Qing, also known as Xunqing

　　In order to avoid confusion in reading, the term Xunzi will be used throughout the following text.

　　Regarding whether gold refers to gold or bronze:
　　During the Spring and Autumn Period, bronze was called "US gold" and iron was called "evil gold". This shows that the classification of metals was not clear at that time. Gold could be gold or bronze.

　　Gold from the Warring States Period to the Eastern Han Dynasty usually refers to real gold.At that time, gold was mostly made into horseshoe or cake shapes, and each piece was "a pound." Today, the gold cakes and horseshoe gold shown in the pictures generally weigh about 250 grams.

　　
　
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