I used space to carry a lot of supplies to escape famine in ancient times
Chapter 131 Agricultural Revolution
However, they are also clearly aware that technological innovation will never end. They will continue to move forward and explore to create a better future for people.
On that vast land, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan looked over the golden wheat waves, and a burning flame ignited in their hearts. They knew that the prosperity of the village did not only rely on existing technological inventions, but agriculture, as the foundation of people's livelihood, needed a profound change. So they resolutely decided to introduce new crop varieties and planting techniques to launch an unprecedented agricultural revolution.
In order to find crop varieties suitable for the local soil and climate, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan embarked on a long journey. They crossed mountains and ridges, walked through vast plains, and visited many experienced farmers and agricultural experts. By chance, they heard that there was a high-yield rice variety in the far south, which had a short growth cycle, strong resistance to pests and diseases, and excellent taste. After hearing this, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan headed south without hesitation.
After months of traveling, they finally arrived at the village where high-yield rice was grown. They were amazed by the sight of the endless rice fields, with heavy rice ears hanging down, showing the joy of a good harvest. They humbly asked the local farmers for advice and learned the techniques and methods of growing this kind of rice. The farmers enthusiastically shared their experiences and gave them some seeds, encouraging them to go back and try growing it.
Carrying the precious seeds, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan set off on their return journey. After returning to the village, they immediately began to test planting. However, things were not smooth sailing. Due to the differences in climate and soil conditions between the two places, the initial planting was not smooth, the seedlings grew slowly, and even pests and diseases appeared. But they did not get discouraged, but observed day and night and constantly adjusted the planting methods.
Chu Mohan personally tilled the land and precisely controlled the softness and moisture content of the soil according to the growth needs of rice. Gu Qianning used her knowledge to prepare natural insect repellents and carefully cared for each seedling. With their efforts, the seedlings gradually grew stronger and finally reached the heading period.
But at this time, a sudden rainstorm hit the village. After several days of heavy rain, the rice fields were filled with water, and the rice ears that were about to mature were in danger of being submerged. Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan were extremely anxious. They led the villagers to drain the water day and night, digging ditches in the rice fields to divert the excess water. After several days and nights of hard work, they finally saved most of the rice fields.
After a long wait, the harvest season finally arrived. When the golden rice ears were harvested, after weighing and calculating, the yield was twice as high as the original variety. This result made the whole village excited. The villagers saw hope and expressed their willingness to follow Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan to plant this high-yield rice.
But Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan knew that it was not enough to introduce new varieties, and they also needed to improve planting techniques. They began to study how to plant crops reasonably densely to maximize the use of land resources; how to rotate crops and intercrop crops to improve soil fertility; and how to use natural fertilizers and biological control methods to reduce dependence on chemical pesticides.
In order to help the villagers better master these planting techniques, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan held several training courses in the fields. They personally demonstrated and taught the villagers how to sow, fertilize, weed, and prevent and control pests and diseases. The villagers studied carefully, practiced actively, and gradually mastered these new planting techniques.
In the process of promoting new crop varieties and planting techniques, some resistance from traditional concepts was also encountered. Some old farmers were used to the old planting methods and were skeptical of the new methods. Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan did not force the promotion, but conducted comparative experiments in their own fields to let the facts speak for themselves. When those old farmers saw the remarkable results brought by the new methods, they changed their minds and actively participated in the agricultural revolution.
As time went by, the village's agricultural output increased significantly. Not only did it solve the problem of food shortage, but it also created a food surplus. Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan began to think about how to process and store this excess food to increase its added value.
They built a small grain processing plant to process paddy into rice and then sell it to surrounding towns. At the same time, they also built a number of granaries and adopted advanced storage technology to ensure that the grain would not deteriorate during long-term storage.
The success of the agricultural revolution not only led to rapid economic development in the village, but also attracted the attention of surrounding villages. Other villages sent representatives to learn from them, and Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan imparted their experience and technology to them without reservation, hoping to drive the agricultural development of the entire region.
However, new problems emerged. As agricultural production increased, the sales market for agricultural products gradually became saturated and prices began to fall. In order to solve this problem, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan began to explore the development of a diversified agricultural industry.
They introduced the cultivation of some cash crops, such as cotton, rapeseed and sugar cane. At the same time, they also developed animal husbandry, raising chickens, ducks and pigs, forming a comprehensive agricultural ecosystem. In this system, crop straw can be used as feed and animal manure can be used as fertilizer, realizing the recycling of resources.
In order to increase the added value of agricultural products, they also began to try deep processing of agricultural products. Gu Qianning used her knowledge to develop a simple oil pressing equipment to process rapeseed into edible oil; Chu Mohan led the villagers to set up a sugar workshop to process sugarcane into brown sugar and white sugar. These deep-processed products are not only hot in the local market, but also exported to more distant places through merchants.
Driven by the agricultural revolution, the appearance of the village has changed dramatically. The once poor village has now become a rich and beautiful place, and the living standards of the villagers have been greatly improved. Every household has built a new house, children can receive a good education, and the elderly can enjoy their old age.
But Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan are not satisfied with the status quo, they continue to explore new ways of agricultural development. They pay attention to the latest agricultural technology trends and constantly introduce new technologies and concepts.
Once, Chu Mohan discovered an ancient irrigation technology in an ancient book. By building a complex channel system, precise irrigation can be achieved and water can be saved. He and Gu Qianning immediately started to study it and designed a suitable irrigation plan based on the village's terrain and water source conditions.
After several months of hard work, the irrigation project was finally completed. When the clear water flowed slowly along the newly built channel, moistening every inch of land, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan smiled with satisfaction.
At the same time, Gu Qianning also discovered a new method of soil improvement. By planting specific green manure crops, the organic matter content of the soil can be increased and the soil structure can be improved. She immediately organized villagers to conduct experiments. After a period of observation and testing, the fertility of the soil was significantly improved, and the crops grew more vigorously.
In the process of continuous innovation, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan also encountered many difficulties and setbacks. Sometimes the experiment failed, and the time and energy invested were wasted; sometimes they encountered natural disasters such as droughts and floods, which brought huge losses to agricultural production. But they never gave up, encouraged each other, learned lessons from failure, and stood up again from setbacks.
As the village's reputation grew, the court also noticed the changes here. An imperial envoy was ordered to inspect the village, and he was shocked when he saw the prosperity of the village and the advanced agricultural technology. He reported the deeds of Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan to the court, and the emperor was very pleased and ordered to reward them and promote their experience and technology throughout the country.
After receiving the recognition and support from the imperial court, Gu Qianning and Chu Mohan became more confident. They decided to leave the village and spread the seeds of agricultural revolution to a wider area. They began to travel around the country, helping farmers in other areas improve their planting techniques and introduce new crop varieties. With their efforts, more and more places have seen a bumper harvest, and the people have lived a prosperous life.
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