The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

"Your Majesty, we can load the cargo in the back!"

Zhuge Liang pointed to the back of the tractor.

“Of course, that’s what it really does.

Such a tractor can transport three tons of grain at a time.

It takes only three hours to reach the imperial capital.

Ning Quan said proudly.

"Your Majesty, this is a treasure."

Zhuge Liang and others were immediately amazed.

Transporting three tons of goods to the imperial capital in three hours, what a powerful transportation capacity.

"Your Majesty, does this thing also burn oil?"

Du Shi suddenly asked.

"Yes, it is powered by the diesel produced by our refinery." Ning Quan nodded.

"So that means the tractor also uses an engine?"

Du Shi continued to ask.

"Haha, Lord Du, you've got to the point. This is exactly the engine we use."

"So, Lord Du, you can learn from it. After all, the principle of the engine you developed is the same."

Ning Quan said with a faint smile.

"That's great."

Du Shi said with his eyes shining.

"Well, then, let Du Aiqing be in charge of this tractor factory. He should immediately recruit workers and prepare to organize production. He can also better study the engine.

"I only give you two months. You must produce the first tractor. In the future, I want tractors to be spread across every inch of Daqian land, even to the borders of the empire."

Ning Quan said domineeringly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best!"

After hearing Ning Quan's words, Du Shi said respectfully.

"Haha, I believe in your ability. Come here and I'll teach you how to drive."

Ning Quan said to Du Shi.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Du Shi said respectfully.

Then the two of them got on the tractor, and Du Shi began to learn how to drive from Ning Quan.

Driving a tractor is extremely simple, and Du Shi learned it in just over ten minutes.

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

After getting off the car, Du Shi said respectfully.

"Haha, you're welcome. The tractor factory will be handed over to you from now on!"

"I will take one of these two tractors back with me when I return to Beijing."

Ning Quan laughed.

"Prime Minister, immediately send someone back to the capital to pass on the imperial decree. Order the major families to hold a meeting in three days. The matter of reclaiming the land must be expedited."

Then he turned around and instructed Zhuge Liang.

"Wei Chen obeys your orders."

Zhuge Liang said with a fist clasp.

"Well, I'll trouble Lord Du to take care of the things here."

"Let's go and visit the oil refinery and fertilizer plant."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Then Ning Quan, Zhuge Liang and others left the factory and went to the refinery and fertilizer plant to check.

Daqian’s first oil well and refinery are also in Gaoyang, but it is a bit far from the steel plant, fifty miles west of Gaoyang.

At the same time, a fertilizer plant was also built near the refinery, echoing it from afar.

There are eight oil wells in the entire oil production area, with a daily output of 5,000 tons.

Of this, 3,000 tons are processed into diesel by refineries, and the remaining 2,000 tons are sent to fertilizer plants for fertilizer production.

The main raw material for fertilizer is crude oil.

The refinery and fertilizer plant are both of high technological level.

Ancient people simply could not master it.

But the system is always very considerate.

Ningquan is specially equipped with professional engineers, including 300 for the refinery, 200 for the fertilizer plant, and 200 for the oil wells.

There is certainly no problem with them being responsible for leading the workers in production.

These engineers are all intelligent people, just like the crew of a big ship, who are not only loyal but also professional and not afraid of hard work.

However, they are only responsible for production, and specific factory affairs still need to be assigned to specific people.

Therefore, just like arsenals and steel mills, oil refineries and fertilizer plants have dedicated people in charge.

The person in charge of the refinery is Chen Hongbo.

The person in charge of the steel plant is named Zhao Lei. Both of them are in their early forties, energetic and passionate.

The person in charge of the oil field is Zhang Decai, who is about 50 years old, a little fat, likes to laugh, and looks very cheerful.

All three were officials personally selected by Zhuge Liang.

When Ning Quan and others arrived at the refinery, the three were already waiting.

Ning Quan didn't understand professional and technical work like oil refining, oil extraction, and fertilizers, so he couldn't give any opinions or suggestions.

As long as there are no problems with production, that's fine.

So Ning Quan chatted with them briefly, asked about any other difficulties they encountered in their work, and then took everyone back to the city.

On the way back, Ning Quan naturally did not forget to drive the tractor back.

It would be inappropriate for a king to drive a tractor, so Ning Quan found a smart personal guard, taught him how to drive, and then let him take charge of driving.

Driving a tractor is really not difficult, and the road from Gaoyang to Beijing is wide, so there are no problems along the way.

At noon on the third day, Ning Quan and his group returned to the capital.

At this moment, the major families who received Ning Quan's order were already waiting in the Yangxin Palace.

Sikong Ruo was arranged to take the children back to the harem, and Ning Quan brought Zhuge Liang and others to the Yangxin Palace.

"Your Majesty, long live my emperor."

When everyone saw Ning Quan enter the Yangxin Palace, they quickly knelt down and bowed.

"Everyone, please stand up. I summoned you today because I have something to discuss."

Ning Quan sat on the dragon throne and spoke.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone stood up, their faces serious.

They probably knew why His Majesty had summoned them.

The matter of handing over half of the farmland has become a hot topic.

I'm afraid this is the reason why His Majesty summoned me today.

"Everyone, I summoned you today because of what I want to say."

"I have decided to take back half of your farmland and give it to the people who have no land to farm."

Ning Quan said directly.

"What? Take back half of our farmland."

As soon as these words fell, a noisy sound suddenly rang out in the hall.

Even though I expected it, I was still shocked when the facts were revealed.

After all, who would be willing to give up the land passed down from their ancestors?

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

At this time, a man stood up and said.

"Your Majesty, these properties were built with the hard work of our ancestors, yet you want to take them away now. I'm sorry, I can't do that."

Another person also spoke.

"Your Majesty, please don't make me wait."

Then several more people stood up, all filled with righteous indignation.

"Hehe, do you think I'm discussing this with you?"

Looking at everyone, Ning Quan sneered.

Then he slowly said, "I have already made up my mind about this matter, so there is absolutely no room for change.

"If you don't hand over the land, I will have to take it myself."

Ning Quan said coldly.

"Your Majesty, you are forcing me to wait!"

After hearing Ning Quan's words, a man stood up and shouted angrily.

"Haha, so what even if I force you?"

Ning Quan sneered.