si-mexico Chapter 464 The advent of the steam tractor
Chapter 464 The advent of the steam tractor
After the joyous Spring Festival, the people of Daqin began to prepare for the trial plowing according to the usual practice.
The so-called plow trial is after the beginning of spring, in order to remind the people to prepare for spring plowing and pray for a good harvest this year, the government will organize activities, put plows on the cattle, decorate them, and parade to Shennong Temple for sacrifices.
After the sacrifice, the highest local official will personally lead the cattle and hold the plow, and walk around the field to symbolize the beginning of a year of farming, which is a very important festival in Daqin.
In particular, the plow trial in Xianyang City was presided over by the First Emperor himself over the years, so it attracted people from many surrounding counties and counties to participate, and it was very lively.
Early in the morning, the people who came to watch the ceremony gathered around the royal farm in Liyang, the former capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, waiting for the plow trial ceremony to begin.
And when the First Emperor and Ying Yu appeared in front of everyone, the group of people couldn't help but stare wide-eyed.
"This car looks weird, doesn't it look too awkward?"
"If I'm not mistaken, what is being towed behind this strange-looking car seems to be a pair of iron plows?"
"That's right, it was the Qin plow that His Royal Highness invented. So, this weird car can be used to plow the fields?"
"The strength of a steam car is much greater than that of an ox and a horse. If it can really plow the land, wouldn't it be much more efficient?"
"I don't think so. The dry land is okay. Even cattle and horses are not easy to walk in the paddy fields. This cart is so heavy, I'm afraid it will be trapped directly."
"The things you can think of, how can His Royal Highness not think of them, I think there must be no problem."
"Even if only dry land is available, that's not bad."
"Yes, paddy fields can grow rice, and dry land can also grow crops such as sugar cane and cotton. The income may be more than that of growing food."
"It's just that the price of this car is too expensive. If it's cheap, let's chip in and buy one."
The common people talked about the new steam tractor one after another.
With the gradual increase in the production of steam cars, the people in Xianyang City and the surrounding areas are not surprised by this kind of black smoke and powerful car, but they are very envious.
At this time, the craftsmen of the Academy of Engineering have already assembled and debugged the plow specially made for the steam tractor.
"Father, you can start going to the fields."
Ying Yu smiled and said to Emperor Shi Huang who was beside him.
"Then let's get started!"
The First Emperor nodded, and then started the car.
"Boom!
With a puff of black smoke, the steam tractor accelerated into the farmland with a heavy rake.
"This thing can really plow the ground!"
"Not only can it plow the land, but its efficiency is much better than that of cattle and horses."
"You know, it's just past the beginning of spring, and the land hasn't completely thawed, but you can see that the car is not affected at all, and the plow is very deep."
"The speed is very fast, at least ten times faster than that of an ox and a horse. In less than half a stick of incense, this large field can be plowed!"
"I just went to ask. This new car is called a steam tractor. It can not only plow the land, but also turn over the soil, sow seeds, water and fertilize. It can also harvest and thresh the grain during the harvest season. It is all-rounder."
"As long as there is such a tractor, a family with a few members can easily handle more than [-] mu of cultivated land, and even continue to cultivate."
"Besides, during the slack season, this steam tractor can also be used as an express delivery gift to Saka!"
"Besides, shallower pools can be driven across, and the paddy fields must be fine!"
The onlookers suddenly became excited.
With the promotion of compulsory education and literacy training, the people of Daqin today have improved their vision a lot, and their ability to accept new things has become stronger and stronger.
Even farming has changed from a crude model at the beginning to new planting methods such as scientific planting and precision planting under the guidance of agricultural staff.
The increase in income and production brought by it also made the common people smile.
Although food prices fluctuated for a period of time last year, they were quickly resolved, and farmers have really benefited.
And because of the extremely high grain yield, only a small part of the field is needed to ensure that the family's rations are more than enough, and the remaining fields can be planted with various cash crops to increase income.
It's just that a person's energy is limited after all. Even though the popularity of cattle and horses in Daqin is much higher now, the income that can be obtained from farming is still much less than that from working.
However, the number of farming places is limited after all, and most people still have to rely on the land to make a living.
If you want to greatly increase your income, you can only start from the aspect of farming efficiency.
And this steam tractor undoubtedly gave all the common people the hope of increasing their income from farming.
The only thing that made them hesitate was the price of the steam tractor.
You know, the price of each steam car in Daqin is in four or even five figures, which is more expensive than an ordinary house in Xianyang New City.
However, soon, everyone boiled together.
Because after the plow trial ceremony, His Majesty the First Emperor, in front of everyone, announced a super good news.
That is, the imperial court will provide special subsidies for steam tractors to ensure that the price of each steam tractor will not exceed one thousand dollars.
Moreover, it will also become a mutual aid organization for farmers. Farmers can raise funds to purchase in the name of the collective, and they can also enjoy the benefits of interest-free installment payments.
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"His Royal Highness is merciful!"
"It's really good!"
The people cheered and jumped up one by one.
The price of [-] yuan, and the payment can be divided into three years, although it is still a bit beyond the ability of ordinary farmers, but it is not unacceptable.
Moreover, the model of collective payment and common use is also given, which undoubtedly relaxes the conditions again.
With the super high efficiency of the steam tractor that I saw just now, even if ten families share one steam tractor, it is more than enough for pure agricultural use, and there is still room to continue to cultivate new land.
Many families with a little more wealth are even thinking about whether to bite the bullet and buy a steam tractor alone.
Only with such a machine can not only greatly increase agricultural income, but also increase income by helping people farm or pull goods, and the cost of the car can be recovered quickly.
After making a profit, you can buy more cars again to further increase your income.
If it works well, it is definitely a bright road to making a fortune!
Reminiscent of the old days when there was no food to eat and no clothes to cover the body, the people were even more moved.
Thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!
Born in Daqin today, I couldn't be happier!
This year of Daqin must be more promising than any other year! .