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Seeing Minister Lu's excited expression, Lingyan smiled slightly and continued, "Minister Lu, I have also come up with a few other good items that the Ministry of Works can manufacture. One of them is the curved-shaft plow. This plow is ingeniously designed and can greatly improve farming efficiency. It changes the straight and long shafts to curved and short shafts, and installs a freely rotating plowshare at the shaft head, making it more flexible and convenient to operate. It can be used in both mountainous and plain areas, allowing people to achieve twice the result with half the effort in farming."

Upon hearing this, Minister Lu's eyes widened, filled with amazement and joy.

He stared blankly at Lingyan for a long while before coming back to his senses. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, the idea of ​​this curved plow is truly a stroke of genius. I never imagined that there could be such an exquisite agricultural tool. If it can be successfully manufactured and promoted throughout the country, the farming of the people will be greatly enhanced, and the granaries of the country will surely be more abundant."

Minister Lu was so excited that his face turned red and his voice trembled slightly: "Your Highness's wisdom is truly a model for us all. I will do my utmost to organize craftsmen to develop this curved plow as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint Your Highness's expectations."

His gaze was fixed on Ling Yan, as if he wanted to etch every word she said into his heart.

Lingyan nodded and continued, "Furthermore, waterwheels are also crucial. They can use the power of water flow to automatically lift water to irrigate farmland, saving manpower and resources. Waterwheels can be placed wherever there is water, whether it is along rivers or streams. In this way, even in times of drought, the farmland can be ensured to receive sufficient irrigation."

Upon hearing this, Minister Lu's eyes shone brightly, his face filled with shock and surprise.

He stepped forward excitedly, cupped his hands, and said, “Your Highness, the idea of ​​this waterwheel is truly a stroke of genius. I had never thought of such a clever device that utilizes the power of water. If waterwheels can be widely manufactured and installed, the problem of irrigation for the people’s farmland will be solved, and the country’s agriculture will surely prosper. Your Highness’s wisdom is truly as bright as the moon in the sky. I will definitely organize craftsmen as soon as possible to develop waterwheels and ensure that they can benefit the people as soon as possible.”

Minister Lu's tone was filled with urgency and determination, and his admiration for Lingyan was evident in his words.

He kept praising it, pacing back and forth, as if he could already see waterwheels scattered along the banks of rivers and streams, and farmland full of vitality.

Seeing his excitement, Lingyan understood, so she smiled and continued, "There's also a threshing machine, which can quickly separate grains from straw, greatly improving threshing efficiency. In the past, people relied on manual threshing, which was time-consuming and laborious. With the threshing machine, a lot of time and energy can be saved, allowing people to have more time to engage in other production activities."

As Minister Lu listened to Ling Yan's words, his mouth slightly agape, his face filled with a complex expression of disbelief and ecstasy.

A moment later, Minister Lu suddenly cupped his hands and said excitedly, “Your Highness, the idea of ​​this threshing machine is truly astonishing! I never imagined that such a miraculous thing existed in the world, capable of quickly separating grain from straw. If this machine can be manufactured, the labor of the people will be much easier, and the productivity of the country will be greatly improved. I will do my utmost to organize craftsmen to develop the threshing machine as soon as possible, so that it can serve the people and contribute to the country.”

Minister Lu's eyes were filled with determination and resolve, and he was full of anticipation for the future.

Seeing his eagerness, Lingyan nodded slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "In agriculture, we can also manufacture some improved farm tools, such as sharper sickles and stronger hoes. We can also develop new types of fertilizers to improve soil fertility and increase crop yields. In addition, we can build large granaries to ensure the safe storage of grain in case of disasters."

"In commerce, it can manufacture standard measuring instruments to ensure fair and just transactions, and can also build sturdy and durable carriages and ships to improve transportation conditions and promote the flow of goods."

Minister Lu was stunned, his admiration for Lingyan flowing endlessly like a surging river.

If these things can be implemented, the country will surely usher in a new era of prosperity.

People will live a more prosperous and stable life.

Minister Lu was so excited by this thought that he could hardly contain himself.

His hands trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with a burning light.

He bowed deeply to Lingyan again, his voice slightly raised with excitement: "Your Highness, your ideas are like a blessing from heaven. This old minister has never dared to imagine that such ingenious ideas exist in the world. This will surely bring about earth-shaking changes to our dynasty. This old minister will do his utmost to promote the manufacture of these wonderful things."

At this moment, Minister Lu's emotions were as turbulent as a stormy sea, making it difficult for him to calm down.

Seeing this, Lingyan smiled and took out a stack of drawings from her sleeve.

She first slowly unfolded the blueprints of the curved plow, which meticulously depicted the various parts of the plow: "Minister Lu, look, the curved shaft of this plow needs to be made of tough wood, such as oak or elm. Oak is hard and elastic, and can withstand the enormous pressure when plowing the land; elm has good toughness and durability, and is also very suitable for making the curved shaft."

"The length of the short shaft should be adjusted according to the actual needs of use. Generally, it should be easy to operate and ensure sufficient traction. The plowshare at the head of the shaft should be made of iron and be finely forged and polished to ensure that it can rotate freely and is sturdy and durable. As for the manufacturing process, first select suitable wood, cut it into the required shape, and then polish and splice it to make it smooth and flat."

"Next, the iron plowshare is made. Through the blacksmith's superb skills, it is shaped and sized to meet the requirements. Finally, the plowshare is installed on the shaft and adjusted to ensure that it rotates smoothly."

Lingyan then unfolded the blueprints for the waterwheel, which clearly showed its structure: "The waterwheel can use the impact force of the water flow to drive the water bucket to rotate, thereby lifting the water to a high place for irrigation. The main frame of the waterwheel can be built with sturdy wood, such as cedar or pine."

"The water buckets can be made by splicing wooden boards or bamboo tubes. When manufacturing a waterwheel, first determine the installation location, then build the main frame, install the water buckets on the frame, and adjust the angle and spacing to ensure that the waterwheel can operate stably under the action of water flow and carry out water lifting and irrigation efficiently."

Lingyan then showed the blueprints of the threshing machine: "The key to the threshing machine lies in its internal roller and gear structure. The roller can be made of iron and the surface should have a certain roughness in order to better separate the grain from the straw. The gear needs to be precisely machined to ensure smooth transmission."

"In addition, to manufacture a threshing machine, the first step is to make the rollers and gears, then install them on a suitable frame and connect the power unit, such as a hand crank or an animal-powered drive. Through continuous adjustments, the machine can achieve the best threshing effect."

Then, Lingyan continued to explain the improved farm tools: "Sharper sickles can be made of high-quality steel and processed with quenching and other techniques to improve their hardness and sharpness. More durable hoes can be made of heavy iron materials and the connection between the head and the handle can be strengthened to make them more durable. During the manufacturing process, attention should be paid to the fine craftsmanship and quality control."