I traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, and the First Emperor begged me to become his empress.

Chapter 126 Inviting the King of Qin to Visit the Curved Plough

Upon hearing that wheat could improve the soldiers' rations, the usually calm and dignified King of Qin was overjoyed, like a child, his eyes gleaming. He eagerly asked, "So, does this mean wheat can truly be planted on a large scale?"

Ying Wuyou, standing to the side, nodded solemnly with a calm expression and slowly said, "Yes, Father. The vast land of our Great Qin is blessed by nature and is especially suitable for growing wheat. Once wheat is planted on a large scale, the grain output of our Great Qin will surely double! Moreover, with the curved plow, it will become a powerful tool in our Great Qin's agricultural production. With its help, our Great Qin will never have to worry about food shortages again."

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin felt an overwhelming surge of excitement. He asked with a face full of doubt, "Is this curved plow really as miraculous as you say?"

Ying Wuyou smiled confidently and said softly, "Father, I humbly request that you and all the ministers of the court go to the fields tomorrow to witness firsthand the remarkable effectiveness of the curved plow, and also to see how the water mill and stone mill operate. After we have seen everything, I will invite everyone to enjoy a sumptuous and delicious noodle lunch, so that you can personally experience the true taste of wheat."

The King of Qin smiled, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, and slowly said, "Very well. I have been quite curious about the curved plow and the watermill. Now that you are so confident, I will wait to see them for myself. If they are truly as miraculous as you say, I will certainly keep my word and reward you handsomely."

Ying Wuyou also smiled broadly, a sly glint in his eyes, and replied, "Father, you'd better think carefully about what you're going to reward me with, lest you be reluctant to part with it later."

The King of Qin frowned slightly and asked seriously, "What do you want me to reward you with, child? Are you just joking?"

After thinking for a moment, Ying Wuyou said, "Your subject has another small request."

The King of Qin immediately looked puzzled and asked, "Oh? What request? Tell me quickly."

Ying Wuyou continued to smile, a hint of mystery in his eyes, and said, "Your subject will not tell Father for the time being. Once I have carefully considered it, I will naturally tell you."

Seeing this, the King of Qin did not press the matter further, but simply smiled and said, "Alright, as long as it's not a request that would undermine the very foundation of my Great Qin, I will grant it, no matter what it is."

Ying Wuyou's smile grew even brighter, and he said loudly, "Alright, Father, a word is a word, and I will remember it."

The King of Qin nodded and said solemnly, "Well, it's settled then." After saying that, he gestured for Ying Wuyou to leave.

Ying Wuyou respectfully bowed to the King of Qin, then turned and left. She secretly thought to herself that she needed to quickly send messages to Mo Li, Lü Chen, and Su Yi, instructing them to prepare in advance and be in the best possible condition to welcome the King of Qin and his officials the next day. She knew this matter was of paramount importance and could not be overlooked; she had to do her utmost.

After receiving the news, Mo Li, Lü Chen, and Su Yi immediately began to inspect the curved plow, water mill, and stone mill again to ensure that there were no problems. Only then did the three of them breathe a sigh of relief.

The next day, the sun blazed fiercely under a clear blue sky, and a gentle autumn breeze brought a touch of coolness. Ying Wuyou and the King of Qin led their civil and military officials on a stroll through the fields. Prime Minister Wang Wan, full of suspicion, asked, "Your Majesty, what is the purpose of summoning us here?"

Ying Wuyou stepped forward and said, "Prime Minister, it was I, the princess, who invited you all here."

The prime minister grew increasingly puzzled and pressed further, "Has the princess created something new for us to admire?"

Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Your Excellency is indeed exceptionally intelligent. I have developed several agricultural tools and would like to invite you gentlemen to take a look."

The prime minister, filled with curiosity, asked, "What kind of farming tool is it?"

Ying Wuyou turned to Mo Li and said, "Mr. Mo, please show us your curved plow!" Mo Li's heart skipped a beat when he heard Ying Wuyou's call. He walked forward steadily, his eyes sparkling with starlight-like anticipation and pride. He gestured for someone to bring out the curved plow.

Lu Chen and Su Yi quickly gathered around, their eyes meeting as if silently conveying a tacit understanding. Lu Chen whispered, "This curved plow was developed by Mo Li with painstaking effort; I hope it will be recognized by everyone." Su Yi nodded slightly, his eyes revealing unwavering conviction.

Looking at the expressions on their faces, Ying Wuyou felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew they had put in so much effort these past few days. She turned to the civil and military officials and said, "My lords, this curved plow has many improvements over previous plows. Its shaft has been changed from straight to curved, making it easier to operate and control, thus improving farming efficiency; moreover, the shape of the plowshare has been optimized, making it sharper, better able to break the soil for cultivation, and requiring less effort."

Li Si stepped forward with a determined expression, cupped his hands, and respectfully said to the princess, "Your Highness, how effective is this curved plow? In my opinion, why not find out through a competition? This would not only demonstrate its value but also allow everyone to have a more intuitive understanding of this new type of agricultural tool."

The King of Qin, who was focused on his work, heard this and a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashed in his eyes. He raised his head slightly and asked with interest, "Then, according to your suggestion, how should the competition be conducted?"

Li Si quickly bowed to the King of Qin and solemnly said, "Your Majesty, please allow me to explain in detail. This land can be divided into three areas, with three people assigned to each area. One area can be cultivated using a traditional iron plow, another can be cultivated using this curved plow, and the third can be dug by hand with hoes. In this way, the three different methods can be carried out simultaneously, and the superiority of one method will be revealed with a single test."

The King of Qin nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval, and slowly said, "Hmm, that's a good idea. Let's have a competition then. Jiayang, what do you think?"

Ying Wuyou, composed and without hesitation, replied, "Father, I have no objection and will fully cooperate with this competition." She knew that this competition was not only about the merits of different farming tools, but also a crucial opportunity for the development of agriculture in Qin. The successful promotion of the curved plow depended heavily on this competition.