After watching the horses, Zhu Yuanzhang finally came to a place he was familiar with, the cowshed. His feelings for the cows and the cowshed were very complicated.
The cowshed is obviously not the small wooden and thatched shed that he used to herd cattle when he was a child, but a large shed, a fence, a long trough, a semi-open sports field, and many spare fences.
"Your Majesty, after raising cattle, there will be too much feces in the soil, so we will change the place for the cattle, and the soil here will be cleaned out and used as fertilizer.
Due to the large number, avoid small and large cattle Crowding causes discomfort to the calves, so they will be raised separately, and the lactating calves will be kept together with the cows.
Adopt a mixture of coarse feed and concentrate, select those that produce more milk, or those with more meat, and then feed them separately. , "
He introduced the breeding of beef cattle and dairy cows, which takes a long time because there are no exotic dairy breeds.
When an ordinary cow is lactating, its milk production in one day is not as much as that of two goats.
After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Xiaqiu Village not only cultivated crop seeds for the Ming Dynasty, but also raised livestock. The investment was high and the return was small. How do the cattle on the grassland compare with the cattle in the village?"
< p> "It's not much different. If the barbarians send black and white cattle, or red and white cattle during foreign trade, the breeding years of dairy cows can be shortened.It is best to use bulls , one bull can mate with many cows, and if you mate a bull of that color with an ox, you can get a new cow with flowers.”
The village leader followed the advice of the Hanhan religion and went to find the outside ones. Cows, no matter how they brought them here, are worth money alive.
"It is not easy for ships to transport living animals, especially farther away." Zhu Yuanzhang considered the difficulty.
“Your Majesty, the milk production of those cows is five to ten times that of ordinary cattle, and the milk can be made into many delicious foods.
If you don’t have lactose intolerance , it’s good for people’s health.
People in Xiaqiu Village drink milk every day, but they don’t have enough milk. They basically drink goat’s milk. There is also a lot of meat, so we don’t expect them to be cultivated and then killed for meat.
One thousand guan for a breeding cow is not expensive, but if there are a hundred of them, it will only cost 100,000 guan.”< /p>
The leader will explain the benefits and save time on your own training, which would otherwise take many years.
He also told Zhu Yuanzhang that drinking milk would make it less likely to get sick, that drinking milk from a young age would help people grow taller, and that dairy products could enrich people's lives
"So that they can find cows." , a bull with flowers came over and gave him a thousand guan in exchange for goods."
Zhu Yuanzhang was tempted and decided to give milk to the people in the palace, especially his children.
In the future, the people of the Ming Dynasty will have more meat to eat and more milk to drink. A thousand guan is not expensive. They have to transport it alive over such a long way, and a lot of people will die on the way, and they have to be fed.
After looking at the cows, I turned to the greenhouse. The village’s greenhouse was not demolished, but was used to raise seedlings. No matter what you plant, you can be one step ahead of others.
The greenhouse has some openings and it’s too hot inside., ventilation must be maintained.
"Your Majesty, in addition to cattle from outside, we can also bring sheep, horses and other livestock. In addition, our trade with the Western Regions has brought many species.
Such as grapes, carrots, Cucumbers, etc., but I haven’t brought them over yet. They have round ones that taste similar to green onions.
It has a high yield and can be stored for a long time in winter. It has a spicy taste. It tastes sweet when cooked."
The village manager once again asked Zhu Yuanzhang to ask for something. Anyway, as long as he was given enough benefits in overseas trade, the Yi people would naturally find a way to send the things to the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the crops in the greenhouse, "It doesn't matter if it's this or whatever the Ming Dynasty doesn't have now. If you bring it over, we'll harvest it at a high price. The crops are easy to carry, and one hundred strings per catty. I think they are willing."
p>The officials watched together and admitted that Xiaqiu Village is indeed unique in terms of breeding and planting.
It’s not just about money, Xiaqiu Village can do things that others can’t think of.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the silage pond again. It was also there in the palace, and its structure had not changed.
The chief kept talking almost non-stop, taking advantage of your majesty’s visit and having something practical in front of you to tell your majesty more quickly.
"Where are the Xuancheng County officials?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked.
"Your Majesty, I am here, I am waiting behind you."
The four chief officials of Li Zhi County came up, but the civil servants did not show their faces. They had just arrived.
"Zhu Lichang has talked a lot. I'm tired. Please explain to us what's ahead."
Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Li Chang's mouth was dry when he talked, and he couldn't bear it. , for a moment I thought that officials always go here, not just to eat
The four officials looked at each other, and Li Zhixian continued to step forward, "Your Majesty, the bamboo rat breeding area is ahead, please follow me."
When Li Zhixian said please come with me, his chest straightened out, his head raised, and his eyes brightened.
“Xiaqiu Village has been breeding bamboo rats for three years. The meat of bamboo rats is delicious. The meat nourishes qi, nourishes yin, removes heat, resolves phlegm and detoxifies.
They They mostly live in bamboo forests and dig holes. They don't like heat and can't tolerate severe cold. They usually sleep during the day and come out at night.
Xiaqiu Village first used cages, and then built bricks as the number increased. The room is made of stone and cement.
One room is divided into three parts, which are the mating area, feeding area, and breeding area.
The skin of bamboo rats can be used to make leather boots, leather clothing, and fur, and it is easy to eliminate nitrate. , easy to dye, fur
In addition, the beard of the bamboo rat is a good material for making brush hairs, no less than the hair of the weasel.
The oil of the bamboo rat can detoxify. It is better than badger oil in treating burns, etc.
Now that the temperature is high, bamboo rats hide in dark places with sinks nearby to cool down. You can give birth eight times a year."
Li Zhixian introduced everyone while walking. When they arrived at the bamboo rat breeding area, he explained various aspects.
Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely satisfied after hearing this, "Not bad.", it seems that you did not understand the situation in Xiaqiu Village for nothing, go to eat first, and others will talk after the meal. "
Zhu Yuanzhang got the hint. The meal was ready, and he happened to be hungry. He wanted to eat first. He had to stay for two days and was not busy for a while.
He was in a good mood and came over temporarily. Li Zhixian was waiting for him People obviously wouldn't know it in advance.
I suddenly asked them to come forward and explain. The magistrate was first familiar with the terrain and also understood the things in Xiaqiu Village.
He was able to talk about bamboo. Rat, I believe you won’t go wrong when talking about the big animals.
This is what local officials should do. If you don’t know anything about it, you should kill it
Everyone walked towards the canteen, Xuancheng County. The officials were no longer afraid. It turned out that His Majesty was asking these simple things.
The officials were relieved. The government officials who came every time were also eager to give it a try. They would do it again.
I must walk around the village, look at each place, ask questions, and help with some work.
I don’t know if Your Majesty will ask yourself, please ask quickly
p>For lunch, there is bamboo rat meat, braised in brown sauce, plus other dishes, a total of 16 dishes.
It is a separate meal system. There are not so many small tables, so one person can sit at a big table. , the villagers and the guards sat together, and the separate tables were not enough.
The large dining hall was ventilated in advance, the cement floor was washed with water, and an ice basin was placed in the corner, so that only the sunlight outside could penetrate. Shine in through the window.
Zhu Yuanzhang and others sat in the shade, not under the south window.
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