Chapter 157
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If Li Anran had disappeared with her grains before, and the ancients led by Li Shimin had reservations. After receiving the following complaint, saying that someone had not only returned, but also brought news of a huge monster, and rushed to the scene as soon as possible to see it, the previous reservation was almost completely eliminated.
There is no way. If the disappearance of predecessors and grain cultivation can be said to be based on prior arrangements, but the huge two "wooden ox and horses" instantly appeared in this open space surrounded by a large number of guards and secret spies. How could it be done unless everyone has been bribed and rebelled?
In Li Anran's opinion, if even the guards around him were bribed, there would be no need for the other party to do so many things. At that time, he only needed to poison the food, and he would be a Emperor Taizong of Tang who had been a short time before he could easily return to the underworld.
As for why I still retain a little stubborn suspicion in the end, it is not because I don’t believe in this miracle that I saw before me. On the contrary, it is because I believe that I instinctively feel a sense of vigilance and fear in my heart. At this time, it is more appropriate to doubt someone’s identity than to doubt someone’s purpose.
"This... are these foods sent to the upper realm before?" Looking at the opened containers, layers of sacks stacked together. Even the king of a country, Li Shimin was a little stunned.
"Uh... Master. I have also said before that these crops were brought from the lower realm to the upper realm for improvement. After improvement, the quantity will naturally increase. Of course, if Master Biography thinks it is too much, you can take less." Looking at the other party whose eyes are wide open, Li Anran held back his smile and said.
"What? What do you mean is that I can take away all these growing grains?" It was originally just wondering why the original growing grains turned into so many Li Shimin in a blink of an eye, grasping the meaning of the words just now. He asked.
"Yes, didn't the Secretary of Changsun say that I want me to improve these growing grains so that the local people can grow and feed themselves. Could it be that the emperor has other intentions?" Li Anran, who deliberately pretended not to see the other party was surprised, said innocently.
"Uh..." Li Shimin didn't know what to say for a moment, so he pointed to another container truck and asked, "Is this also growing grain?"
"This is not. It contains two kinds of machinery that have a great effect on the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty." Li Anran, who walked to another container truck and patted the outer wall of the box, said with a smile.
"Oh? I wonder what these two kinds of machinery are?" I originally thought that this should be high-yield grains similar to potatoes, but after I found that my guess was wrong, Li Shimin asked with interest.
"There are spinning machines and looms in this place. Each one is divided into two different models: manual and hydraulic." Li Anran, who opened the back door of the container, pointed to the boxes placed inside and introduced.
"Spinning machine and loom? This is also improved based on what was already there?" With the previous explanation from Tudou, Li Shimin guessed very cleverly.
"That's right, but the two I brought are stronger than the original in terms of output and quality." Having said this, Li Anran sighed intentionally and said, "It's a pity that you can't get more power generation magic weapons, otherwise you can use larger models. At that time, the spinning machine can spin hundreds of spindles at a time, and the weaving machine can weave an amazing amount of fabric in a day."
What surprised Li Anran was that after he sighed and then introduced the efficiency of this kind of ancient spinning machine and loom that he deliberately chose, Li Shimin's reaction was far less enthusiastic than expected.
After asking, I realized that although cotton cloth appeared in the Tang Dynasty or even earlier, this kind of thing called white cloth is still high-end fabric at this time, and ordinary people cannot afford to wear it.
It is precisely because of this that Li Shimin's reaction was so cold. At the same time, he doubted what someone said that these two machinery was very important for revitalizing the Tang Dynasty: "I really can't see that this kind of thing would be so important to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Anran was not nervous about his omission. Instead, he smiled and said, "Hehe... Master, don't be anxious, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"Oh? Then I'll finish listening to you first." Looking at the other party's expression, the first reaction was whether he had guessed wrongly. Li Shimin hurriedly said.
"Actually, this cotton cloth, that is, white stacked cloth is not as precious as the emperor thinks. There are many areas where cotton weaving materials can be planted. Under normal circumstances, about 700 kilograms of cotton per mu of cotton, which is six to seven stones. If it can be brought to the upper realm for improvement, the yield can be doubled at least."
"Once cotton is promoted throughout the Tang Dynasty, and with these two machinery, even in the entire Tang Dynasty, even though it is hard to say that everyone can wear warm clothes, at least the lives of ordinary people will be greatly improved." In order to make up for his negligence, Li Anran began to do popular science work.
Except for a few strange people, no one in history is a fool.
After someone explained this, Li Shimin quickly settled the account in his mind. Then he realized that his previous opinion was indeed a problem. He nodded and said, "The yield per mu is six or seven stones, and if it doubles, it will be twelve to thirteen stones. And there are many places to plant? In this way, these two types of machinery are really important."
Li Anran, who knew that it would take time to promote cotton cotton cloth at this moment, smiled and said, "I will solve the seeds of cotton, but the planting method needs to be promoted. At that time, my spinning machine and cloth loom will have a place to be used. However, in addition to these two spinning machines and cloth looms, it only takes a little change to become a spinning machine and a wire loom, which is also of some use."
After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes lit up. You must know that the market for Tang Dynasty silk is quite large. To a certain extent, this thing can replace copper coins as a currency and circulate in the market, which is an absolute hard currency. So he asked: "Then are the spinning machines and silk looms as easy to use as spinning machines and cloth looms?"
"Of course, but although this machine is easy to use, it still needs to cultivate corresponding talents. The most important thing is that although I took out this machine, it is indeed beneficial to the world in general, but it will inevitably have some impact at the beginning, and it may not necessarily be liked by some people." Li Anran, who patted the container, smiled and poured cold water on her face.
"Huh?" Li Shimin, as the king of a country, ascended the throne through such means, naturally would not be a fool. Just a moment of pondering, he understood the impact of the promotion of this machine just now, and what some people meant. So he said, "What if that's what real person thinks?"
"I think this kind of thing is just like promoting crops such as potatoes and peanuts. As the saying goes, you can't be fat if you eat it in one bite. You can first find some suitable places and people to try it first. On the one hand, it can give the people a time to accept and adapt, and on the other hand, it can also cultivate more skilled people." Li Anran said jokingly.
"Serious! The true man's words are quite reasonable. Since this is the case, don't bother the two masters in one matter, just turn around and write a note." After just a little weighing, Li Shimin understood the various benefits of this first attempt, and then said with a smile.
Li Anran, who knew that the other party wanted to use him as a minister, even as soon as the note was posted, would most likely arrange another official position for him, but did not want to enter the Tang system. Because once he entered, he would no longer be the paradise who could detach himself from the world, but became a brick that could move wherever he needed it!
Li Anran, who had gained some gains when entering meditation before, was stupid and put a "shackle" on himself. So, he smiled apologetically and said, "Master, I won't post this memorial. I will write a document on this matter like the previous training secrets. Also, I plan to return the previous observer, but I forget that Master will fulfill it."
Chapter completed!