After talking about the "printing technique", it was time to get to the topic of today. Li Mu welcomed Li Shimin and the other three into his studio and showed them the prepared Quyuan Plow.

When they entered the room, the three of them looked slightly surprised. No one had ever come in Li Mu's studio except Li Chongyi. It was the first time Li Ji came here. Seeing the tools and raw materials in the room, the three of them said nothing, and they secretly admired him. It seems that Li Mu was able to make so many things. It seems that it is not without reason. He has indeed studied it secretly.

The curved plow was placed on the workbench, and Li Mu moved it down and placed it on the ground to demonstrate it to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, please see, the most obvious difference between this new plough and the original plough is that the plow shaft. The original ploughs are straight shafts. After my experiments, they have been improved into curved ploughs. This improvement can greatly save animal strength."

"Secondly, I have added three components, plowing review, plowing arrow and plowing plate. If I push the plowing review, the plowing arrow can be pushed downwards, and the plowing shaft will be deep when it is penetrated into the soil. If I mention the plowing review, the plowing arrow will be raised upwards, and the plowing shaft will be shallow when it is penetrated into the soil. The function of the plowing plate is to allow the plow body to swing and enhance mobility."

"The part next to it is called a plow wall. The plow wall not only breaks the soil, but also pushes the plowing soil to one side, reducing the resistance to the plow's advance."

"The key point is this plowshare. This plowshare is a double-layer plowshare. The small plowshare in the front section can facilitate the breaking of the soil, and the large plowshare behind can further expand the broken soil. The purpose of this is to save effort. I have done experiments in the open space. Using this double-sided plowshare, adult men can pull it. In this way, farmers without livestock can also use this new plough, which greatly improves the efficiency of farming."

Although Li Shimin didn't understand the principle very well, he understood what Li Mu said. This new type of plowing plow not only can livestock but also people can pull it. This is great. You should know that there are not many plowing oxen in the Tang Dynasty now, and plowing oxen are not something that can reproduce in a large number of a year or two. If humans can replace plowing oxen, wouldn't that solve a big problem?

Li Shimin confirmed and asked, "Can people really pull this new plough?"

"I'm sure I can, I've tried it myself."

"Take me to find a vacant land, I will try it myself."

Changsun Wuji hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you must not. As the emperor, how can you do such a humble thing?"

"Why do I do things for the people?" Li Shimin asked Li Mu to go with him. The two of them carried the plough out. There was a place to plant flowers in the front yard. Li Mu put the plough on the ground, took a rope and looked at Li Shimin, and said, "Your Majesty, do you really want to test it yourself?"

"Of course, am I joking with you?"

Li Ji said: "Your Majesty, I will take your place..."

"Don't talk nonsense, come on!" Li Shimin signaled Li Mu to get started. Li Mu had no choice but to take the order and tie Li Shimin with a rope instead of the ox yoke. Changsun Wuji looked around and frowned. In his opinion, it was too unreasonable for the emperor to compete with the plowing ox.

"Your Majesty, you can pull it." Li Mu held the plow and said to Li Shimin.

When Li Shimin heard Li Mu's gesture, he moved forward as if he was plowing ox and could indeed pull it. Although he could clearly feel the resistance, it was not difficult for adult men to complete.

Li Shimin pulled forward about ten meters, looked back at the ridges that had been reclaimed, and was very satisfied, saying, "Li Mu, as you said, it is very labor-saving and very flexible. From this point of view, it is possible not to mention twice, even three times, you are really going to get rich this time."

Li Mu helped Li Shimin untie the rope and said, "Your Majesty, I have no intention of making money with this."

"Oh?" Li Shimin said in confusion: "You don't plan to make money by printing technology, I can understand it. You don't plan to make money in this new plough. Don't you love money?

The thoughts of people in the Tang Dynasty have not been brainwashed by Cheng and Zhu Neo-Confucianism. Even emperors do not think that everything in the world belongs to their own. They respect personal inventions, whether it is the monarch, the court, or the social environment. Secret techniques, secret recipes, etc. are private, and stealing them is considered illegal. Therefore, whether it is printing or the new plough, Li Shimin admits that it is Li Mu's private ownership, and he never thought of asking him to make selfless contributions.

"I love money, but I don't love money." Li Mu plays the role of a playboy and said righteously: "Without money, I cannot give my family a good life, so I love money. But I don't want to do everything for money, benefit the country and the people. I think that if I use this to make money, it is a despicable act. It is contrary to the principle of being a human being, and also contrary to the attitude of my attitude towards money."

"Your Majesty, please recall that the things that I invented have been used for profit so far, as wine is not a necessary thing, and the people do not drink alcohol have no effect on their lives. Those who like to drink alcohol, those who can afford to buy wine are not ordinary people. When I made money, I did not spend it myself. I took it out to build a craftsman's workshop and did not ask the court for money. Other things such as horseshoes, printing techniques, and new plows are all useful to the country. I am not ignoring the profit, but I just want to offer it to Your Majesty to strengthen my Tang Dynasty and don't want to make money."

Li Mu's words were sincere, and the facts were in front of him, so he could not let Li Shimin disbelief. Li Shimin was moved and took Li Mu's hand and said, "I am very relieved to have such ideas at a young age. The things you offer have made contributions to the country and have made great contributions. I know what I have done. If you have merits, you must not refuse to reward you. If you don't want money, I can only reward you for your official position, but you are already a marquis of the county at a young age. It is really worthy of rewarding..."

"Your Majesty, I don't want official positions and titles. I think my life is good now, I don't lack anything and there is no need for rewards."

Who doesn't like such a minister? Li Shimin was very happy. The more Li Mu said this, the more he felt that he should express it. After thinking for a while, he said, "If you don't reward me for me, you are not a wise lord. If you give me three things, I will also give you three rewards. Horseshoes are good for the army. I will join you as a guard and give you an imperial guard as a guard. Printing is good for culture and education. I ordered you to be a doctor of the Imperial College, but you will not serve, just to commend your contribution. As for this new type of plow... I really don't know how to reward you, so I named this plow after you, so that everyone in the world will bear your kindness. How about it?"

Li Mu hurriedly said, "I dare not accept so many rewards. If Your Majesty insists on rewarding me, I will accept the first one. As for the Doctor of the Imperial College, I still don't want it. I really dare not mislead my children. In addition, I think it is best to name your Majesty's reign. Only Your Majesty can deserve the thanks from the people of the world."

Li Shimin was a little moved, but was embarrassed to take advantage of Li Mu's glory, so he pretended to be reserved and said, "It's not good."

Li Ji observed his expression and quickly advised: "Your Majesty, don't give too much reward. Li Mu is still young and will have the opportunity to give rewards in the future. Too much reward will arouse jealousy and hatred by others, and it is not a good thing for him."

Changsun Wuji also persuaded him with a slander. Li Shimin then responded and said, "Since you all advised me like this, I will accept it and do it like this, it is called 'Zhenguan Pi'."
Chapter completed!