The king stood in front of the copper plow, speechless, only the time flowed in his eyes.

Familiar agricultural production tools lined up in a row, one by one caught his eye, bringing his swirling thoughts back to his homeland nearly two thousand years ago. It was an era that was very similar to today's world, and it was also an era of change!

"The major events of the country lie in the sacrifice and the Rong." This is the Spring and Autumn Period in 578 BC, the beginning of a new revolution.

"The reason why the country is prosperous is the agricultural war!" This is the Warring States Period in 356 BC, when Shang Yang first reformed.

Reform was conceived in the Spring and Autumn Period and occurred in the Warring States Period. The real fundamental driving force of this is the continuous development of iron ox farming and agricultural productivity!

The process of history goes up in cycles, and social productive forces and social systems advance alternately. In today's Mexica Union, when the country was sealed off in the lake at this time, Xiulote had already started the reform of the social system with reference to Shang Yang's reform. Correspondingly, it is to further promote the development of agricultural productivity, to match the Qin and Han-like institutional innovations, and to build a unified empire foundation!

Under the guidance of historical logic, Thulot's political thinking is very clear. To develop agricultural productivity, the first step is to control the land of the country and concentrate agricultural capital; the second step is to organize households, strictly require and encourage farming, and increase the input of agricultural labor; the third step is to popularize bronze hand tools and improve wood and stone. Farm implement crafting efficiency, and craft and apply new bronze farm implements!

In the long pre-Qin era, the Celestial Dynasty had a highly prosperous bronze civilization. Bronze agricultural tools have been around for a long time and can improve agricultural production efficiency, but they have not been popularized in the Yellow River Basin. This is mainly due to the preciousness of bronze and the scarcity of bronze resources in the north. A limited amount of bronze was put into sacrificial rituals, military weapons, and chariots and horses. Correspondingly, the Yangtze River Basin is rich in bronze resources, and the production and use of bronze agricultural tools in the Shang and Zhou dynasties were significantly developed.

"Cow farming is still far away, and iron tools are still far away. To improve the agricultural production technology of the closed country, the only way is to accumulate manure, build dams and use bronze agricultural tools."

The king's thoughts returned from time. He carefully looked at the different types of farm implements. These farm tools are all from his memories, and modified with reference to the opinions of the old farmers. He has many follow-up designs, which are still on the drawings.

The agricultural implements in front of them are divided into seven types, which correspond to the seven types of activities in agricultural production.

"The human bronze plough, shaped like a spoon, has a wooden board on which the feet are stepped, and is often used by one person. Well, yes, it is simple and strong to make, and it can be called a plough. A plough for five days can be used as a ox plow for one day. Although it takes a lot of physical strength, it is the best result!"

Shirot first took hold of the newly made bronze plough and looked at it for a while, with a smile on his face. This is the first, and most important, tool for arable land preparation. Ploughing the land is very important for agricultural production, which can effectively promote the growth of crops and increase the yield. There are many reasons for this.

First, soil. Leveling the land and breaking the clods can facilitate sowing in the soil layer.

Second, breathable. Soil that has been loosened increases air permeability and helps crops grow deeper.

Next, fatten up. Cultivation can turn the underlying fertile soil to the surface and bury the remnants of the previous season's crops to form new fertilizer.

Again, weeding. Before planting, get rid of weeds that have emerged and disrupt the growth cycle of the weeds. In tropical America, where rainfall is abundant, fast-growing weeds can greatly reduce crop yields and require a lot of manpower.

Finally, deworming. Dig out the underground bug eggs by turning the soil and let predators and tropical sunlight kill them.

It is precisely because of these benefits that agricultural production is called farming, and the popularization of iron plows and cattle farming will have a revolutionary impact on agricultural production!

The ploughs in the history of the Celestial Dynasty can be divided into the ancient human-powered ploughs and the common animal-powered ploughs. The animal-powered plough developed from the straight plough in the Han Dynasty to the curved plough after the Tang Dynasty. The plough disc was installed on the yoke to rotate freely, and the plough was installed on the plough arrow to control the depth of soil ploughing. It has been used until the popularization of agricultural machinery.

The image of the curved plough in the villages of later generations still existed in Shilot's mind. He roughly understood the principle and was able to draw a picture. However, the benefits of this plough must be matched with farming animals. For the Mesoamerican civilization of this era, the human-powered bronze plough was more suitable. A human-pulled rope can also be hung before the plow, thereby adding one person to assist.

Behind the bronze plough, there is a bronze harrow that is also used for turning the ground. As for the more refined scorpions and scorpions, they are not in the memory of the king.

Side by side with the plough and rake, is a chariot with a wooden columbine bucket on the upper part and bronze legs on the lower part. This is the second type of sowing tool, the ancient drill. Because of the lack of animal power, Shirot designed a two-legged trolley, with one or two people at the front for traction with a negative rope, and one person at the rear to push it. In order to adapt to the sown corn, the feet of the columbine are wider, providing a greater distance between the rows of the crop.

Then there is the third type, cultivating weeding tools. Very simple, it is actually a bronze hoe. Shilot just glanced at it, then nodded and continued forward. Bertard frowned slightly, this kind of farm implement looks like a bronze weapon distributed to farmers. And Toltec, who followed at the end, was quite curious. He stretched out his hand and played the **** twice, his eyes twinkling, thinking about how to use this odd-shaped medium-length weapon.

The fourth type is irrigation tools, manpower rollovers, also known as keel carts. The working principle is very similar to the rotation of the bicycle chain, but there is a long groove in the middle. Manually provide power to rotate the wooden chain blade, and the blade will wipe the water up and send the water out.

This kind of agricultural implement is used to irrigate the water from the lower lake or river to the higher part of the canal by manpower, and irrigate the fields along the canal. The same farm implements also use water-powered drum carts. The figure has already been drawn by Shilot, and the first trial production is going to be made on the banks of the Leman River in the north.

"Your Majesty, the wisdom of your divine revelation is as bright as jade!"

Chalape followed closely and complimented with a smile.

"This object was made by me and a master carpenter, and I used copper nails to reinforce the key points repeatedly. With it, you can build a highland garden with an earthen embankment and a wooden fence on an island in a lake. It can be easily irrigated, and there is no need to worry about floods!"

Hearing this, Shulot paused and nodded slowly. The new irrigation tools must be used in conjunction with dams and ditches, but it is not in a hurry at present.

Next, the fifth harvesting tool is equally simple. It is a small bronze sickle, less than half a meter in length, with a sharp inner arc. Harvest tools actually include harvesting, threshing and cleaning. But for crops like corn and squash, only the scythe is needed.

Shirot watched for a moment and asked in a deep voice.

"Charapé, how much bronze does this sickle cost? How long does it take to cast one?"

Chalape estimated that he still knew such a simple question.

"Your Majesty, the bronze sickle goes up and down in threes and twos of bronze, about the same as the head of a bronze spear. As long as the clay mold is sufficient, it is not a problem for one person to cast a dozen of them a day."

The king nodded, thought for a moment, and then ordered.

"The autumn harvest is approaching in October, and the 30,000-strong field army has cultivated a huge amount of fields. It needs a sharp bronze sickle to harvest quickly. Chalape, give you one month, and at least provide the sickle used by half of the legion!"

"Ah, this... as ordered, Your Majesty!"

Chalape looked bitter, and immediately bowed his head. His Majesty came to inspect, leaving tasks one after another, and they were all military orders... He was secretly ruthless. In order to complete the task, he would definitely call his craftsmen and apprentices to death in the past few months: work from dawn to sky Black, stay in the workshop for food and lodging!

The sixth is processing agricultural tools, which are used to process grain and cotton respectively. The tool for processing cotton, Shulot, doesn’t know anything about it. He only remembers a scene of bouncing cotton, so he made a slingshot bed.

The basic food processing tools, including the pestle and the stone mill, have long been available in the world. He recalled a later book, drew an upgraded version of the pestle and mortar, stepped on the scorpion, and then let the craftsmen make it. Right now, he stretched out his foot and stepped on the tail twice, watching the mouth of the front end rise and fall, nodded with satisfaction and smiled.

"I have made great achievements in researching and developing the treadmill, and I will give myself a first-class honor!"

Hearing this, Chalape was stunned, his thoughts turned, and he even picked up the conversation.

"Your Majesty's wisdom is apocalypse, creating a treadmill, which can pound bean paste, corn kernels and pumpkin puree. This thing saves manpower and benefits the world... The Lord God will surely be delighted, and grant His Majesty's divinity. in your hands!"

Hearing this, Shulot turned his head in surprise, looked at the hereditary bronze official in front of him, and said meaningfully.

"Charapé, being a small bronze officer does a little wrong with your talent."

"Ah, Your Majesty, the light of your divinity shines in my eyes, allowing me to offer the best bronze craftsmanship... No matter what position I hold, I am willing to die for you!"

Chalape hurriedly knelt down to salute, feeling a little uneasy in his heart. He has deep roots in the workshop and is reluctant to leave easily.

Shuluo nodded, noncommittal. He looked at the samurai chief and commanded in a low voice.

"What Chalapey said is right. The research and development of new agricultural tools is the inspiration of the king, and it is related to the blessing of the Lord God... It can be known to all people."

Bertard's eyes flashed and he nodded clearly. Since the knowledgeable elder took the position of chief, the center has roughly grasped the right to speak in Fengguo. The matter of publicity will soon be integrated into the hearts of the people like spring breeze and rain.

The last one is to transport farm implements. Including common poles, baskets, flat poles, and newly built wheelbarrows. As for more convenient packs and carts, we still have to wait for the arrival of the livestock.

Sherlot glanced at him and affirmed. Then, he solemnly asked the most trusted samurai chief.

"Bottard, these new farm tools can facilitate farmers' production in the fields and help increase the income of the fields! I intend to popularize them all over the country and let all people use them... What do you think?"

Bertard thought for a moment, his expression solemn. he asked cautiously.

"His Royal Highness, how much do you think these farm tools can increase the yield of fields?"

"I have discussed with the old farmers of the alliance. The new farming tools can significantly reduce the consumption of manpower, so as to cultivate more land. As for the increase in yield per mu... There is no answer without actually planting a season. The first year of arable land should increase production. It's not obvious, but it can reduce the time of fallow. And drilling and wide-seeding, weeding with copper hoes... At least 20% of the income should be increased!"

"A 20% increase in income..."

Bertard lost his composure, shock in his eyes. He gave His Highness a deep look, and then said respectfully.

"His Royal Highness, it's definitely a good thing to increase your income, and it's easy to say wooden farm tools. It's just that copper prices are so high right now, and bronze is even more expensive. How can ordinary people afford these bronze farm tools?"

"It will be distributed uniformly by Fengguo, how about it?"

"His Royal Highness, farming tools are easily worn out during use. Although bronze is strong and durable, the cost of using it may not be much less than that of stone farming tools before it can be mass-produced. For ordinary farmers, instead of expecting to receive two or three more baskets , three or five buckets, it is better to melt the bronze farm tools and sell them, and continue to use cheap stone farm tools!"

"Well... that makes sense. How about a temporary lease?"

"His Royal Highness, ordinary people, don't want to rent things from noble people, let alone so valuable. If you force a lease, I'm afraid the people will only store them carefully, and they won't be able to sleep peacefully every day, for fear of losing them and being held accountable."

"Bottard, I've made up my mind to popularize new farming tools! How do you think it should be done?"

"His Royal Highness, UU reading www.uukanshu.com In my opinion, bronze farm implements can be used in military camps. Take care, check the wear and tear, when you can really take advantage of the new farm tools!"

"As for ordinary folk villages, only a small amount of bronze farm implements can be distributed. In the name of sacrificial utensils, they are handed over to the priests, and then used by the devout peasants of the village as the grace of the Lord God. At the same time, this can improve the authority of the priests and strengthen them. Mastery of the Village!"

"Well... just do as you say!"

The king stood there, pondered for a long time, and finally nodded slowly.

"Calculate the required quantity as soon as possible, and then hand over the task to the workshop. Before the spring ploughing next year, the field army must use all new farm tools."

"It now seems that in order to truly revolutionize the era, the cost of bronze must be reduced as soon as possible. Large-scale mining of copper mines is imperative!"

With his hands behind his back, Shiloh paced in thought, and everyone followed in silence. And when the king stopped, the real weapon that crossed the times, the bronze artillery, was in front of him!