Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Xu Zhubu ignored her and slowly lifted up all the rice plants before stepping onto the ridge of the field himself.

He didn't say anything after he got on top, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Shen Zheng had no choice but to take the initiative to talk to him.

"I was distracted just now and pulled you down subconsciously. Sorry."

Xu Zhubu still ignored her, so she could only laugh dryly and continued, "This dress was made by He Hua especially for me. Doesn't it look good?"

After hearing this, Xu Zhubu finally reacted, looked at her clothes, and nodded: "It looks good."

Shen Zheng wondered why he didn't ask why He Hua made clothes for her. If he had asked, she could have shown off. But since he didn't ask, she felt embarrassed to show off on her own initiative.

Xu Zhubu straightened his muddy robe and asked, "What were you thinking about just now?"

After he asked this, Shen Zheng felt that she could talk to him about the textile machine. After all, it would be promoted in all aspects of the county in the future.

"I have a drawing of a loom that can be used to weave cotton and a variety of clothing fabrics, and it can also create patterns directly on the fabric during the weaving process."

Xu Zhubu was stunned after hearing her words.

He asked uncertainly, "Your Excellency, are you talking about cotton cloth? Made of pure cotton?"

Shen Zheng nodded, feeling somewhat distressed. Every time this happened, she didn't know how to explain the things she took out.

Xu Zhubu saw her nod in confirmation but did not ask any further questions.

He knew that there were many suspicious things about the woman in front of him, but every time she did something, she was truly doing it for the good of the county.

And every time he asked about the source of these items, she looked like she found it difficult to explain. If it was really difficult to explain, then he would just not ask.

Everyone should have their own secrets, and there is no reason for others to pry into them.

Seeing that he did not continue to ask questions, Shen Zheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and turned the topic to the county's plans and arrangements after the construction of this textile machine.

First they had to find an experienced and skilled craftsman to build the textile machine according to the blueprint.

After having the first textile machine, weaving experiments could be carried out. If there were no problems with the woven fabric, the machine could be mass-produced.

Once they have a batch of textile looms of their own, they can set up weaving workshops, purchase cotton from outside, and weave cloth in batches.

As for the workers in the workshop, priority was given to recruiting county residents.

The cotton cloth produced by the workshop is not for profit but for the benefit of the people.

She wanted ordinary people to be able to wear cotton-padded clothes, not just the people of her Tong'an County, but the people of the entire Da Zhou.

Xu Zhubu was somewhat shocked by her grand ambition. He couldn't help but wonder, if the blueprint was in his hands, would he make the same choice as her?

He doesn't know either, but he knows that most people are selfish and driven by interests.

He looked at Shen Zheng in front of him, and suddenly reached out and touched the corner of her clothes.

Shen Zheng was frightened by this sudden action and took a step back, almost stepping into the field.

After she stood firm, she looked at Xu Zhubu in confusion: "What are you doing?"

Xu Zhubu shook his head and did not express his true thoughts. Instead, he found an excuse for his rash actions.

"I want to feel what fabric the clothes Lotus made for you are made of."

But the fabric of the clothes could actually be seen at a glance. He just suddenly felt that Shen Zheng in front of him was very unreal, not like someone who should be here.

It's more like a god sent by God to save people from suffering.

Then he didn't know why, but he reached out to touch her to make sure she was real.

Shen Zheng looked at him suspiciously. Was there any need to touch such obviously fine linen fabric?

Then she thought that Xu Zhubu was a man and she didn't make clothes, so it was normal that he didn't recognize the fabric?

Xu Zhubu saw her frowning and nodding, and couldn't help laughing, and changed the subject: "Does your Excellency have any familiar craftsmen?"

Shen Zheng thought to herself that what you are asking is nonsense. Not to mention her, the later Shen Zheng, even the previous Shen Zheng definitely didn't have this question.

She was unfamiliar with the place and the craftsmen in Tongan County, so how could she get to know them?

She simply shook her head: "No."

Xu Zhubu pondered for a moment and had a candidate in mind.

"I happen to know an old craftsman, but he has a strange temper. He won't make a tool that he doesn't like."

Shen Zheng nodded to show her understanding. It was normal for a master to have some temper.

What's more, she was extremely confident in the drawings produced by the system, unless the craftsman didn't know the value of the goods at all!

She asked, "Where is the craftsman? I will go find him after I finish this work."

Xu Zhubu thought for a moment and said, "It's in Liuyang Prefecture, which is a rather remote location. I'll go with you, sir. Or you can give me the blueprint and I'll go find him."

This made Shen Zheng a little troubled. To be honest, it was impossible for her to completely trust Xu Zhubu.

The textile machine drawings are not just ordinary little things, but treasures that are related to the livelihood of the entire nation.

They had only been working together for about three months now, and she was still a little hesitant to hand the drawings directly to her.

It's not that she is mean-spirited, but there is no one in this world whom she can trust wholeheartedly.

Shen Zheng did not answer him. Xu Zhubu saw her worry, but he was not angry.

He just made the decision for her, saying, "Then when we are done with the work now, I will go with you. I will trouble Mr. Li and his students with the food coupons first."

Shen Zheng immediately nodded in agreement. The best way was for the two of them to go together.

If the craftsman is really capable, it would be even better if they could invite someone to build a textile loom right under their noses.

After the two of them had discussed it, Shen Zheng told him to leave quickly. Although the rain had stopped, she still wanted to go to Qingyuan Village in person to see it in person before she could feel at ease.

After they arrived at Qingyuan Village, they went directly to the farmland area.

At this time, all the water in the fields had drained out, and the water levels in the surrounding ditches had risen a lot more than usual. Fortunately, they had designed the depth of the ditches to be deep enough when they dug them, otherwise the rain water would have flooded into the fields.

But the rice in the fields looked a little wilted after being drenched by the heavy rain and flooded for a while.

Zhang Lizheng, who was checking the rice in the field opposite, saw Shen Zheng and the others and trotted over.

Zhang Lizheng was not young anymore, and the field ridges were full of mud. His actions made Shen Zheng feel nervous.

She put her hands next to her mouth and made a trumpet-like sound, shouting, "Zhang Lizheng, don't run! Come here slowly!"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lizheng on the opposite side was a little hard of hearing and couldn't hear clearly what she said. When he saw Shen Zheng talking to him, he became anxious and took bigger steps.

"Ouch!" Shen Zheng stomped her feet. This village head is so old and it's really a worry!