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Chapter 38 Spring Plowing ()
  There was a row of houses beside the field. Jiang Shaohua entered the first one, took off his heavy and gorgeous dress, and put on the prepared home clothes. The exquisite beaded crown was also removed, and her long hair was combed into a long braid hanging behind her back.

Simple and neat, easy to walk, suitable for plowing fields.

All the officials waited quietly for a while, and when the princess came out, they went to change their clothes.

The guards all wear military uniforms, so there is no need to change. Meng Sanbao turned his head to talk to Qin Hu. When he turned his head again, he was surprised when Cui Du was nowhere to be seen.

Looking again, Cui Du was squatting at the edge of the field, reaching out to touch the black soil.

Meng Sanbao was angry and funny. He strode over and reached out to pick up Cui Du's back collar, like a little chicken: "The soil in this field is everywhere. It's dark. There's nothing to touch. Don't. Running around, following us.”

Cui Du was involuntarily lifted up and slipped away, his eyes wandering around intently. This is full of black soil, top-quality farmland!
  When the princess' figure came into view, Cui Du couldn't take his eyes away.

The princess' previous attire was grand and gorgeous, making people feel disrespectful to look at her even more. Now she is like the girl next door, beautiful, easy-going and approachable.

The princess seemed to notice his gaze, turned around and smiled at him.

The sun was shining a little and my face was a little hot.

Meng Sanbao glanced at the red-faced and giggling little mute, and quietly rolled his eyes.

The Spring Plowing Ceremony has begun, so watch it honestly!

Qiu Yuanshang is a Dianshan, and he has to work hard every day without taking off his errands. At this time, he shouted loudly: "The workshop presents the shaft and plow."

Chen Mu responded solemnly, turned around and called a few craftsmen over. Two of them carried long straight-shaft plows, which are also familiar farm tools. The other two carried shaft plows were of different styles and much smaller.

Eunuch Zhao suddenly became interested and asked with a smile: "Princess, I have never seen a shaft plow of this style. Could it be that it is newly developed by the workshop? Is it easy to use?"

Chen Mu was an upright man, and when he was about to say that this was Cui Duxian's drawing, the princess smiled and said, "Exactly. There are two pairs of shaft plows today, so I just want to try them both."

Chen Mu closed his mouth, but felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

If it wasn't his fault, why was it piled on his head?

That little boy named Cui Du suffered a big loss.

Chen Mu's eyes searched for Cui Du's figure, but he didn't see any disappointment on Cui Du's face. He didn't know what he was smiling about, and he had an expression of someone who was out of his mind.

The craftsmen put both pairs of shaft plows into the fields.

Jiang Shaohua stepped forward, first held onto the long straight shaft plow, used three-thirds of his strength, and moved forward steadily without any hurry or slowness. Wherever the long straight plow passed, the soil was turned up, exuding the unique smell of spring soil.

All the subordinate officials followed the princess, secretly praising her in their hearts. The princess plowed the fields in a dignified manner and was not squeamish at all.

One round trip is just one stick of incense time. They were sweating slightly as they walked. The princess was calm and calm, not blushing or out of breath, and went to help the new shaft plow again.

As soon as he got it, Jiang Shaohua felt something was different. The new type of shaft plow is not only light and labor-saving, but also extremely flexible in turning. With the same three-quarter force, the plowing speed is much faster.

Calculating this, plowing the same field with a new type of shaft plow can save at least one-third of the time. For spring plowing, one day earlier saves one day's labor.

Jiang Shaohua was very happy and held the new shaft plow back and forth without saying anything. He only said: "Chen Changshi is also here to try the new shaft plow."

Seeing this, Chen Zhuo couldn't wait to try it out, so he responded and held on to the new shaft plow. After plowing for a while, Chen Zhuo was extremely excited and joyful, saying repeatedly: "Okay, okay! Great! This new type of shaft plow is light and labor-saving. If the people can use it, it will save a few days of hard work in plowing the fields."

"Old Feng, come and give it a try." Feng Wenming was about to take a step forward when the fragrant wind swept away from him, and Eunuch Zhao's charming figure rushed over: "We are greedy, so let's give it a try first."

Naturally, Chen Zhuo would not offend Eunuch Zhao, and responded with a smile: "I was negligent just now. I should have invited Eunuch Zhao first. Please forgive me, Eunuch Zhao."

Eunuch Zhao's charming eyes fell on Chen Zhuo's face: "Chen Changshi, don't be polite to our family."

Chen Zhuo was a handsome man who was among the Jinshi in that subject. Now he is in his fifties. He has wrinkles on his forehead and gray hair on his head. His face is still elegant and handsome.

Chen Zhuo secretly shook off the goosebumps all over his body and ordered without changing his expression: "Qiu Dianshan will accompany Eunuch Zhao to plow the fields. Don't let Eunuch Zhao get tired."

Qiu Yuanshang: "..."

Qiu Yuanshang was quite a bit self-destructive and stepped forward in response.

Eunuch Zhao immediately greeted: "Our family is weak, Master Qiu, give us a push."

As soon as Qiu Yuanshang put his hand over, Eunuch Zhao's hand couldn't wait to fumble over. Eunuch Zhao's eyes were filled with affection. Qiu Yuan still endured his nausea and accompanied Eunuch Zhao to plow the fields. Qiu Yuanshang quickly realized the beauty of the new shaft plow and couldn't help but say "Eh".

Eunuch Zhao's eyes lit up.

When the plowing was over, Eunuch Zhao didn't care about rubbing shoulders with the handsome and masculine Lord Qiu. He quickly came to Jiang Shaohua and said in an excited voice: "Princess! This new type of shaft plow is presented to the court, which is a great achievement."

Jiang Shaohua said with a smile: "I was about to ask Eunuch Zhao to bring this new type of shaft plow with him when he returns to Beijing and present it to the Queen Mother."

Eunuch Zhao was beaming with joy and did not refuse to be polite. He agreed immediately.

The subordinate officers' curiosity was aroused, and one after another they helped plow the fields. When it was Shen Mu's turn, Shen Mu was so excited that his eyes were red.

As a craftsman, it is an honor to be able to make a new type of plow that is beneficial to farming.

……

Because of the new type of plow, everyone was scrambling to plow the fields during this spring plowing ceremony. After one round, another round. Later, Song Yuan and his guards also took advantage of it. Xiao Banri came over and plowed a large field.

Manager Pei of the farm was so jealous that he shamelessly begged for some dignity and plowed a round.

Jiang Shaohua was in a good mood and told Manager Pei: "It's already noon, let the kitchen prepare food."

Manager Pei smiled quickly and said, "Yes, I will let the kitchen prepare the food."

There are fresh vegetables in the farm, pigs, cattle and sheep are raised, as well as a group of chickens, ducks and geese. The two cooks in the kitchen had been killing pigs and sheep since early in the morning. They worked hard for a long time and prepared two dishes.

Jiang Shaohua, Eunuch Zhao, Chen Changshi, Feng Changshi and Commander Song sat at one table, and several other subordinate officials sat at another table.

The fifty personal guards who accompanied him also had plenty of food. The four large plates on the table were all meat dishes, with piles of braised pork and mutton soup exuding an alluring aroma.

Cui Du was sitting next to Meng Sanbao. Before he could move his chopsticks, Yin Zhu came over with a smile: "The princess invites Mr. Cui to sit over there."

Meng Sanbao: "..."

(End of this chapter)