eurekapd Chapter 132 Free Distribution of Curved Plows
Chapter 132 Free Distribution of Curved Plows
On the vast land of Qin, time passed quietly like flowing water. The autumn wind howled, leaves fell, and the earth seemed to be calling for new life. Although the people were reluctant, they knew that time waits for no one, so they began to plow the land, preparing to plant wheat, and worked hard to ensure the food and clothing of their families.
In each village, farmers carried their extremely simple farming tools, stepping into the fields one by one. They waved their tools constantly, and their sweat fell onto the earth, carrying their desire and expectation for a bountiful harvest.
The deep and shallow wrinkles on their faces seemed to be the marks sculpted by time, filled with endless weariness and helplessness. The confusion and struggle revealed in their eyes were deeply moving. However, the gears of fate were quietly turning at this moment, and a surprise that would change their destiny was about to arrive.
The village chiefs stood solemnly in the center of each village. Dressed in simple clothes, they held tightly the king's decree in their hands, the paper seemingly carrying a trace of the king's authority and expectations. When they announced the news to the villagers in loud and firm voices, it was as if a fuse had been lit, and the entire village instantly boiled over like a pot of water.
"The imperial court is distributing curved-shaft plows free of charge. Each village will receive two curved-shaft plows, which will be kept by the village head and used by all villagers free of charge!" This announcement was like a bolt of lightning striking the sky, exploding in the hearts of the villagers. The shocking power left everyone stunned. The villagers stared wide-eyed, their eyes gleaming with disbelief, as if everything happening before their eyes was a dream.
They whispered among themselves, their expressions shifting from initial surprise to ecstatic joy, their excitement nearly engulfing the entire village. "What? Free curved plows? This is unprecedented!" An old man slowly stroked his beard, his eyes filled with astonishment, his trembling hands seemingly telling the story of his inner turmoil.
"Yes, we never expected the imperial court to do such a good deed. We finally have the opportunity to improve our farming conditions," the young man next to him said excitedly, his eyes sparkling with hope, as if he could already see a bountiful harvest in the future.
Soon, the villagers gathered around, chattering amongst themselves. "I heard this curved plow is much better than the farm tools we use now." "Of course, I heard it can save a lot of effort." Their eyes gleamed with anticipation.
The village head, watching the excited villagers, was also filled with emotion. He knew the importance of these two curved plows to the village and understood what the imperial court's care meant. He cleared his throat and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, we must cherish this gift from the King. I will keep these curved plows safe, and everyone can use them for free. Let's all work together to grow a good crop this year and live up to the King's expectations."
Following the village head's words, the villagers nodded in agreement, their hearts filled with enthusiasm. Soon, two brand-new curved plows were delivered to the village. Their exquisite craftsmanship and sharp plowshares drew admiration from the villagers. Everyone was eager to test the power of these new farm tools.
Some experienced farmers stepped forward first, carefully stroking the curved plow as if it were a precious treasure. "This plow is truly extraordinary; it looks sturdy and durable," the farmers exclaimed as they began to study how to use it.
Inspired by them, other villagers gathered around to learn how to use the curved-shaft plow. The village head patiently explained, "The way this curved-shaft plow works is different from our usual farm tools. Look, here you can adjust the depth, and here you can control the direction..." He explained while demonstrating. The villagers watched intently, afraid of missing a single detail. Soon, everyone mastered the skills of using the curved-shaft plow.
The village head cleared his throat and then solemnly said, "Wheat is quite different from millet. Now that it's this time of year, it's time to start sowing wheat. Everyone must hurry up and stop what they're doing and go plant wheat."
He paused, glanced at the villagers, and continued, “Our curved plow is very precious. Each family can only use it for half a day. If the planting task is not completed within half a day, then the remaining part must be dug up by hand with a hoe. We can’t delay other families from using this precious plow because of ourselves. Does anyone have any opinions or thoughts on my arrangement?”
At this moment, Wang Liujin stood up with a puzzled look on his face, scratched the back of his head, and asked cautiously, "Village head, what if it happens to rain and we can't go to the fields to plow?" As soon as he said this, everyone else turned their eyes to the village head, waiting expectantly for him to give a proper solution.
The village head frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "Well... if this happens, then it's better to postpone it. After all, there are only two curved plows in our village. Those families who haven't been put in line can use their own hoes to clear the land for now. They can't just sit there and wait like idiots."
The villagers looked at each other, pondered for a moment, and felt that the village head's words made sense, so they all nodded in agreement and raised no further objections. Seeing this, the village head nodded in satisfaction and said loudly, "Alright, that's enough for today. Everyone go back and prepare yourselves. We'll head to the fields to plant crops first thing tomorrow morning!" With that, he waved his hand, signaling that everyone could disperse.
It was a bright and sunny day, and the villagers carried their curved plows to the fields. The young people, full of energy, pushed the plows with all their might, their clothes soaked with sweat, but their faces beamed with joy. The plows creaked and groaned on the earth, as if playing a cheerful song of labor.
The soft soil was easily turned over, revealing fertile earth. Villagers nearby followed closely, some even scattering wheat seeds evenly on the newly turned land. Everyone worked in perfect harmony, and the pace was swift.
When the first plot of land was easily plowed by the curved plow, the villagers cheered. "Amazing! This curved plow is really useful." Looking at the soft soil, everyone seemed to see the hope of a bountiful harvest. During this process, some experienced farmers discovered that planting wheat wasn't as difficult as they had imagined.
From then on, the villagers worked tirelessly in the fields every day, using curved plows to till the land. The once arduous labor became much easier, and smiles gradually appeared on everyone's faces. The children played by the fields, watching the adults' busy figures, and also felt this joy.
As time went by, all the land in the village was plowed and the wheat was successfully planted. The villagers were full of expectations for the future, knowing that with the curved plow, this year's harvest would be even better.
In every village of the Qin Dynasty, the same scene was unfolding. The arrival of the curved plow was like a timely rain, nourishing the hearts of the people. It not only brought convenience and efficiency, but also made the people feel the king's care and attention.