The whole family travels through the book, the plot is broken but the characters are not

In recent days, Lu Yanyan and Han Qingyun have traveled around Jiyang City, as well as the surrounding Qianyang County, Tonghua County, Jinchang County and other places.

Ji Yang is too big, and they cannot travel all over Ji Yang in a short time. For places farther away, they can only ask people in the palace and other people.

After a few days, the two of them had a general understanding of the situation in Ji Yang.

This is an imaginary dynasty, different from their original world structure.

However, the details that the original author did not mention are somewhat similar to ancient China.

Jiyang is very large, and the environments of Jidong and Jixi are quite different.

The environment of Jixi is similar to that of ancient Dayuan, and the horses there are tall and have great endurance.

The crops in Jixi are mainly cotton and grapes, but the wheat yield is very low.

It’s a pity there are no cantaloupes or watermelons.

In the early years, many merchants transported cotton and raisins to other cities to sell, which were considered relatively good cash crops.

Unfortunately, a few years ago, Jiyang suffered a severe drought, and almost everything planted, whether wheat or cotton, died.

The grapes grew well, but unfortunately, transportation was inconvenient in that era. Not only was the transportation cost high, but the speed was also very slow.

Fresh grapes could not be shipped out, and the raisins made from them were not as delicious as modern dried fruits.

They were originally shipped out together with the cotton.

The cotton was gone, the merchants left, and no one was shipping the local grapes anymore.

The environment in Jidong is similar to that of Outer Mongolia, and it is rich in cattle, sheep and horses.

During the years when Ji Yang was at its peak, Ji Yang was able to support Ji Yang's million-strong border army every year by selling horses, cattle and sheep.

Unfortunately, due to the drought in the past few years, most of the grass on the grassland died, and many cattle, sheep and horses also died.

In order to keep the people of Jiyang and the Jiyang army alive, Li Jiren personally killed the warhorse that had accompanied him for many years, and then more and more cattle, sheep and horses were killed.

Even if the disaster situation eases this year, the number of livestock in Jiyang is less than one-third of what it was four years ago.

Jiyang also has iron mines that account for 30% of the country's production.

This is also the biggest reason why, despite the severe drought in Jiyang for hundreds of years, several surrounding enemy countries still coveted Jiyang.

In fact, if the weather continues to improve, Jiyang can completely reach the peak state of previous years.

Unfortunately, in the eyes of outsiders, Emperor Zhaowen and Prince Lin were fighting to the death.

Last year, because of the incident in Wuping County, Prince Lin and the Jiyang Army, and even the people of Jiyang, became synonymous with brutality.

Why would a normal person come to Jiyang to do business?

The biggest difficulty facing the people of Jiyang now is food shortage.

The food that Li Jiren looted from the State of Yan two years ago was just enough for them to get through the most difficult period.

After the incident in Wuping County, several prefectures surrounding Wuping County transported large quantities of grain.

However, the number of Jiyang people and Jiyang troops is huge, and the army is in urgent need of replenishing the number of horses. It is not easy for the food to last until now.

Last year, Li Jiren captured Fengyuan and left most of the food to the people of Fengyuan, and the rest was only left for their 100,000-strong army.

The drought has eased this year, but grain production will still not be high.

That's why Li Jiren couldn't wait to ask Lu Fugui to find a high-yield bean field.

But even if you find ground beans, it will take two or three years to grow enough seedlings.

In recent years, the people of Jiyang have had to tighten their belts...

While Lu Yanyan was thinking, he said something to Han Qingyun, and Han Qingyun was writing and drawing on paper.

When Li Jiren came over, he knew that the two were discussing something, so he specifically asked Nanny Fang not to disturb them.

He was waiting in the outer hall, but after waiting for a long time, the two of them had not finished their discussion, so he stood up and wanted to ask Nanny Fang to pass on the message.

But before he could open his mouth, he heard louder noises in the room, and it seemed that the two people were arguing.

Li Jiren felt awkward, not knowing whether to sit or stand.

Since he knew these two people, he knew that they had a very good relationship. This was the first time he heard them arguing.

He had excellent hearing and could hear both of them talking, but leaving now would only make it more obvious.

He could only continue to sit there and pretend he knew nothing.

But the sound in the room continued to come.

"Han Qingyun, I'm giving you face, right? You actually said I was too eager for success? I think you're the one who wants to run before you learn to walk."

"Lv Yanyan, don't be unreasonable. I didn't say you were impatient, I just asked you to think about it again."

Lu Yanyan glanced over and Han Qingyun immediately gave in.

"You're right. But there's no contradiction. You do your thing, and I do mine. It's just that this isn't Los Angeles, and business isn't very convenient here. It's better to proceed step by step..."

Hearing that the two seemed to be discussing the development of Jiyang, Li Jiren pricked up his ears.

Unfortunately, the two of them only argued for a few sentences before continuing to discuss in low voices.

Li Jiren's face turned slightly red because he accidentally overheard other people's conversation, but when he thought that the two people were arguing about Ji Yang's affairs, he calmed down.

Just thinking about how Lu Yanyan actually called Han Qingyun by his full name and scolded him, and Han Qingyun coaxed him softly, Li Jiren's face turned even redder.

This couple is really unique.

In the room, Han Qingyun hugged Lu Yanyan and explained his considerations in a low voice.

Lu Yanyan also understood that what Han Qingyun said made some sense, but she didn't think she was being reckless.

The focus of the dispute between the two was that Lu Yanyan wanted to make wine, weaving and cashmere products.

But wine and cashmere products are only affordable for the rich, and Ji Yang is definitely not one of them.

Lu Yanyan said that it could be transported to other prefectures.

Han Qingyun also said that Jiyang was too far away from several economically developed provincial capitals.

Moreover, the roads here are quite rugged. If the wine is packaged in porcelain, it will not only be fragile but also poorly sealed, affecting the taste.

But Han Qingyun still wanted to build a water conservancy project in Jiyang.

Lu Yanyan felt that the people of Ji Yang were already unable to get enough food, and it was too difficult for them to dig reservoirs and irrigation ditches.

Neither of them could convince the other, so they started arguing.

The two looked at the topographic map of Jiyang and sighed.

My idea is good, but what the other party said also makes sense.

too difficult……

However difficult it is, we have to do it first.

Lu Yanyan picked up the steps of wine making and decided to try it himself first.

Compared to liquor, wine does not require distillation and can be made by yourself.

As for the spinning wheel, treadle loom, and wool loom, let's wait for the two senior talents Chang Fei and Tan Mu to come.

Han Qingyun picked up the simple irrigation system diagram he had drawn and considered whether to show it to Li Jiren.

Li Jiren waited for a while but saw that the two men still didn't come out, and he became anxious.

He coughed lightly, and Nanny Fang went to invite Han Qingyun and Lu Yanyan.

Seeing the two people come out, Li Jiren asked impatiently: "Were Mr. Han and Mrs. Han discussing something just now?"

Han Qingyun nodded and unfolded the irrigation system diagram.

"This is a simple irrigation system designed based on the topographical characteristics of Jiyang. However, the data is based on the topographic map you gave me, so it may not be very accurate and needs to be improved."

Li Jiren took it and his expression gradually became solemn.

Han Qingyun said that the drawing was a simple picture, but in fact it was very detailed.

Reservoirs, aqueducts, drainage ditches...

Han Qingyun also drew a picture of a waterwheel.

He was a smart man, and he didn't need Han Qingyun to explain it to him; he already knew roughly what to do.

Li Jiren's face was filled with joy, and he finally said to Han Qingyun, "Sir, you are a great talent. I will give it to Sinong and the others to study. I still need your guidance."

Han Qingyun nodded.

Li Jiren happily picked up the blueprint and left, but when he reached the door, he remembered the purpose of his visit...