Cheng Wanli convened agricultural promoters in various counties to continue to deploy the implementation of pig and food security. It has been a problem with the development of the world. There are few veterinarians, few research, and extensive management. They are all problems. Cheng Gongfu, presided over by Jia Simin, and wrote the theory of agriculture and animal husbandry. This is a technical book based on reality.

Pigs and grain are not just a saying. In the Central Plains, where farming is the main focus, the amount of fertilizer is related to the grain harvest. Therefore, domestic animals represented by pigs and sheep are particularly important. The amount of crop straw produced by farming and growing vegetables is very large. If farmers do not raise livestock, these straws will be set on fire, wasting resources in vain. Therefore, breeding is a must for agriculture. Cows, horses, mules, donkeys are raised to pull carts in the farmland, and pigs and sheep are for meat. Although cattle and horses are good, they are not raised in each household, and cattle and horses are slow to reproduce and grow slowly. Pigs are different. Six or seven children are born in one child, and even more are grown quickly. Pigs can grow up to 200 kilograms in a year in extensive feeding. The straw of crops is eaten by pigs and sheep, and pork and mutton are produced. Pigs and mutton are sold for money, and fertilizer is returned to the fields. The grain harvest will be harvested in the next year. This is a virtuous cycle.

As for cotton that has never been favored, it has also produced huge benefits this year. Wusong opened a cotton mill to use advanced woven fabrics. Although cotton is more than silk and is easy to wrinkle, it is better because it is cheaper and comfortable to wear. In addition to weaving cotton, it is also the first choice for winter clothes.

In the prefect's office, the prefect Cheng looked full of spring breeze, Wu Song, Tongzhi, and more than a dozen agricultural officials. The prefect Cheng said: "The problem of food and clothing has been solved temporarily, but it is far from enough. In recent years, there have been no peace. There are floods, droughts and locust plagues everywhere. Our Dongping Prefecture needs to store grain. This year's official warehouse is full for the first year, and three large warehouses will be expanded next year. Only when the official warehouse is full can it resist natural disasters and man-made disasters, so that it will not sell children and daughters when it encounters disasters."

Wu Song said: "Sir, after corn promotion next year, grain production will still rise to a higher level. But I think people should be encouraged to store grain. It is better for grain merchants to store grain. If the county governments expand granaries, if the supervision is not in place, corruption and damage will occur frequently. If too much grain is attracted by it, the court will not give it to you?"

Cheng Wanli was speechless. He knew very well what the court of the Song Dynasty was. Originally, Suzhou and Hangzhou were the richest, and he forced corrupt officials to collect Huashigang and make the people live in a miserable life like Suzhou and Hangzhou. He had to be careful of the lessons learned from the past.

Originally, Cheng Wanli was still thinking about how to make a great contribution, and building three huge granaries to prepare for the disasters of the year. Now it seems that building a large granary is completely something that people are thinking about. Wu Song secretly stored a lot of grain in the cave. Of course, this matter cannot be known.

Cheng Wanli said: "Okay, let's discuss this later. Erlang, how many acres of corn can be promoted next year?"

"The breeding is limited this year, and it is expected to be promoted for 100,000 mu, including 70,000 mu of Dongping Prefecture, 20,000 mu of Yizhou, and 10,000 mu of Jeju. Corn is coarse grain, the same level as sorghum. In addition to using it to fill the belly, people can also use it to raise livestock. The promotion effect is slightly worse than sweet potatoes, but it is much stronger than sorghum." Wu Song said.

Cheng Wanli nodded and said, "Okay, let the business bank do it. The focus this year is on grain and breeding. Only when the food and clothing problem is solved can we let go of other things."

"Yes." Wu Song said.

Dongping Prefecture has all counties under its jurisdiction, and all departments act and work together. With the improvement of public security, the chances of losing and stolen animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc. are very low. Only by promoting veterinary and agricultural planting technology can domestic livestock breeding prosper and develop.

Wu Song said: "Sir, the construction of primary schools in all counties must be carried out quickly. Farmers cannot read the instructions even if they buy medicine for livestock. Reading and reading must start with children."

Cheng Wanli thought for a while and said: "The economy has just improved this year. Suddenly, the finances of hundreds of new primary schools are unbearable. Moreover, it is not enough to build schools alone. There must be teachers. Teachers' salaries are another major expense. Each county will first build three to four primary schools, explore the experience, let some children study first, and the others will come slowly."

Wu Song said: "Education is the basis for a century-old plan, and education matters are urgent. If the funds are insufficient, I will donate money. I will withdraw 50,000 taels to build a primary school next year. Is it enough?"

Cheng Wanli was stunned, and Tongzhi was also stunned. Tongzhi said, "Wudu Supervisor, 50,000 taels are not a small matter. I am not saying that your business can't afford so much money, but that it can easily cause damage to the muscles and poor turnover will be very troublesome."

Officials from other places were eager to knock on their bones and suck the marrow, and they couldn't survive. Wu Song was so good that he actually donated 50,000 taels of silver to build a hundred primary schools in Dongping Prefecture.

Cheng Gongfu said: "It doesn't take so many. There are dozens of blue brick and red tiles in a primary school, plus land acquisition and labor costs 500 taels. However, our government has a way to save more. First, each village will solve the land and unearth the land itself. Secondly, labor is required. The villages near the school can be constructed by artificially. If there is no work, the children from their village will not be allowed to go to school in the future. Third, the wealthy households donate some money, and Erlang Trading Company can just take out 20,000 yuan," he said.

"It's better to have an adult's method." Wu Song said.

Dongping Prefecture built a hundred primary schools, and the huge work was also very large. Whether it was big or small, the site selection was very fierce. After all, there were only about twenty in each county, and often several large villages jointly built a school, with government government offices and land and labor unearthed in the village.

The school premises are only one step, and the recruitment and training of teachers are still the top priority. Wang Yaying received a notice from the prefectural government that Dongpingfu Normal School began to recruit teachers, train for half a year, and was assigned to teach courses in primary schools. This time, the good days for scholars have really come.

Kongjia Village, Yanggu County, Kong Yi is a scholar. He is 27 or 28 years old and fails the imperial examination. He usually relies on professors to make a living, and he can't make a lot of money, but he is free and lives a prosperous life. At noon, children are gone to school at noon. Kong Yi is going home for dinner. As soon as he left the library, he met a police yamen runner. The yamen runner said: "There is a notice from the prefect's yamen here. You can take a closer look and post it to the door."

"Thank you." Kong Yi said.

The police officer was busy posting notices. Kong Yi was overjoyed when he saw it. The prefect government office wanted to build a public school. Children aged six to twelve can be schooled at school. The school recruited principals and teachers, and enjoyed government finances. Although the money he earned may not be as much as his private school teacher, it is a good thing to be able to get the salary paid by the government. Moreover, he was a private school teacher and had experience. He just needed to take time to train, so without thinking too much, Kong Yi signed up.
Chapter completed!