All the female relatives chatted affectionately throughout the afternoon, and they didn't leave until it was almost dinner time.

Yu Yalan originally planned to let them have dinner together, but they argued that they couldn't live without her because of the busy schedule at home.

She didn't try to force herself, she just went to the door to say goodbye to everyone.

After confirming her pregnancy, she has been staying in the villa to raise her baby quietly. Being able to have relatives and friends come to visit and chat made her relax a lot.

Since her physical condition has gradually stabilized, Yu Yalan quickly devoted herself to official duties.

After the New Year, it is time for spring plowing, and the previous grain seed promotion plan can be launched.

Farmers have gradually begun to plant high-yielding grain seeds distributed by the government, and local government offices often send people to the fields to provide guidance and supervision.

According to the information reported, the current farming situation is going well. The penetration rate of high-yielding grain varieties has reached more than 70%. This autumn, we will definitely have a gratifying harvest.

However, although the drought is over, the rain will not recover quickly. In order to help the spring plowing proceed smoothly, Yu Yalan ordered several artificial rainfalls.

"This field still looks too dry. I'm afraid the growth of rice will not be ideal. Sweet potatoes and potatoes may be able to adapt."

After the spring plowing was completed, Yu Yalan, who was four months pregnant, went to inspect the fields. Mu Yang and Chi Xue were accompanied by fifty elite guards.

This is her first time out after the New Year. In addition to inspecting the farming situation, she also has the purpose of changing the air and relaxing.

"The northwest is not the best place to produce rice. Maybe it would be more suitable to grow wheat. I have seen that the people in Qinxi like pasta very much, but they are not so enthusiastic about rice."

Mu Yang has been running around doing things for her all year round, and has a better understanding of the habits of the people.

Yu Yalan nodded as if she had some understanding, remembering that there was a similar situation in the northwest of her motherland.

"It's just that I was careless. What people like in a place is mostly closely related to the crops that are suitable for planting locally. Wheat is indeed more suitable for the northwest than rice. Next year, 70% of the rice seeds will be replaced by wheat seeds for spring plowing."

Chixue on the side was very happy when he heard this. He also happened to be a pasta lover. Although the Eight Puppet had no appetite for food, there was no problem in eating ordinary food normally.

"The master is wise! The northwest pasta is really outstanding. I have tried it several times at a roadside stall before, and the taste is unforgettable! Later, I asked Biyun to try to learn it, and she also spent a lot of effort to make it.

It produces a similar taste.”

Mu Yang glanced at the gluttonous good brother and was speechless before changing the topic back to the right track.

"Perhaps pasta is more popular in places that are short of water? After all, wheat is easier to grow in the north. I feel that the changes before and after the drought are not too obvious, and it may take a long time for the riverbed to recover."

Yu Yalan frowned and thought for a while, then turned towards the nearby river.

"The northwest has always been short of water. It is not easy to solve the problem of water shortage. After the drought, several reservoirs must be built to store water. In addition, we must find ways to improve the geology and conserve water sources."

Speaking of which, the motherland also had the same problem. In the end, the water shortage dilemma was solved through the South-to-North Water Diversion method.

But such a project requires a nationwide effort to complete, and it took decades for the motherland to achieve its goal.

They now only control the western part of Qin, and the development of industrial technology is still in its infancy. It is basically a fantasy to transfer water to the northwest.

If we cannot learn from the experience of our motherland, we can only start from the Qinxi region. If scientific means cannot be achieved for the time being, we can try to rely on supernatural power to achieve it.

But what specific plan should be adopted?

Yu Yalan stared at the riverbed with almost no water and thought for a long time, and finally decided to return to the villa to discuss a solution with Song Xi.

The merit space is her most powerful support. As long as it is used properly, it can definitely solve the water resource problem in the northwest.

Mu Yang and Chi Xue behind them saw that their master was lost in thought again, so they quickly cheered up and paid attention to her every move.

Every time the master thinks about things while walking, he will ignore the road conditions in front of him and under his feet. He is always easily tripped when encountering obstacles or steps. Now his body really cannot withstand her torment.

They had to guide her carefully to get her onto a smooth road, and they had to be careful to prevent her from falling suddenly.

"Master, why don't you think about it later when you get back? This field path is really bumpy and difficult to walk. It would be bad if you let something trip you."

Mu Yang was a little worried when he saw the way she walked, so he couldn't help but remind her loudly.

Yu Yalan was interrupted and her thoughts came back to her senses. Seeing that the road conditions were really bad, she had to focus on walking.

There was a hint of sarcasm on Hibiscus's face under the curtain, knowing that she should get rid of her bad habit of thinking while walking as soon as possible.

It doesn't matter if she falls down, but if the baby is injured, she will regret it.

The group of people was about to walk towards where the carriage was, when they saw another team suddenly appear in sight.

"It's the owner of the village! He must be here to pick you up."

Yu Yalan followed the crowd's gaze and saw her husband's figure.

The afternoon sun was gentle and bright, making his handsome face look as awe-inspiring as an immortal.

A sweet smile appeared on the woman's face, and she quickened her steps and ran towards the person's arms.

Seeing this, Song Xi quickly stepped forward to greet her, fearing that she would trip over a stone on the road if she took two more steps.

"Slow down, watch your step, just wait until I walk over. Why are you running here in such a hurry?"

Yu Yalan looked unconcerned. She hugged her husband and asked with a smile, "Why are you here? I'm getting ready to go home."

The man raised his hand and tapped her nose, and softly lectured with doting eyes: "I was afraid that you would run around, so I came to pick you up. It's really worrying at first glance. Don't blindly wander by the fields next time."

Run, what if you fall?"

Yu Yalan gave him a look with watery eyes, "He's not a child anymore, how can he be so fragile."

The two held hands and boarded the carriage, heading leisurely towards Liuhe Villa.

On the way, we exchanged greetings and exchanges, chatting sweetly about today's events.

"What can you gain from this trip?"

Song Xi wiped her hands with a warm wet handkerchief and handed her the cakes and milk that had been prepared.

Yu Yalan tasted two pieces happily, and then told him about her troubles of lack of water.

Song Xi couldn't help but frown and think deeply when he heard this, thinking that this problem is not easy to solve now.

Nature and natural disasters are irresistible forces, and it is very difficult to change the water resources situation in a place.

"This matter is not easy to handle. In the long run, we can only increase vegetation to conserve water sources. Only through years of hard work can we improve the soil quality in Qinxi. Building a reservoir can also play a big role. It is always good to store more water.
Chapter completed!