Chapter 23 Farming Disputes
In the early morning of that day, Yu Yalan invited Song Xi to go to Dafeng Village to inspect the planting situation of high-yield grain seeds.
Song Xi was very concerned about the actual growth and yield of high-yielding grain varieties, and went there without hesitation.
Previously, he introduced 20 returning soldiers who were disabled due to injuries to the Yu family. Song Xi was a little worried that they would not accept the arrangement and rebel in secret. He was also worried that Yu Yalan would encounter any difficulties because of this but did not tell him. This time he went to visit just to have a look.
Specifically, if those arrogant and arrogant people disobeyed, he would directly teach them a lesson.
In Dafeng Village, farmers are sweating profusely in the fields.
The rice in the fields has begun to ear one after another, and people are rushing to water and fertilize before noon, for fear that the midsummer sun will burn the crops they depend on for survival.
As soon as Yu Yalan's carriage entered the village, it attracted the attention of the villagers.
"Is it the carriage of the Yu family in the county? Why did it suddenly enter the village today?"
"Perhaps I just came to see his family's fields. The food sown in the summer is very rare!"
"Hey! The girl doesn't know how to farm, and her family's long-term workers don't give advice? What a waste of so much grain!"
"Yes, they are all good grain seeds. I have seen them with my own eyes. But if they are planted now, how can there be no time? If they can't be harvested before the end of autumn, won't everything be wasted once the heavy snow buries them?"
"You've done evil——!"
People were talking outside the carriage. Song Xi frowned slightly and looked at Yu Yalan with some worry.
But I saw her expression was calm, as if she didn't hear anything, she just took a sip of tea, looking at ease.
"They don't understand high-yielding grains, that's why they criticize you. When the harvest comes, everyone will understand your intentions, so don't worry."
Song Xi didn't know if Yu Yalan really didn't care, but she still tried to comfort her.
Yu Yalan was slightly stunned when she heard this, then smiled and shook her head, and replied: "It's okay, I didn't take those denials and suspicions to heart. I started growing grain at this time of year, which is indeed against common sense, but the quality of my grain is excellent.
, it is not only resistant to drought and cold, but also grows very fast, and there will definitely be a bumper harvest in late autumn.”
Song Xi's comfort made Yu Yalan's heart warm. Although she didn't mind the controversy, she felt very happy when someone was willing to tolerate and understand her.
The two chatted all the way until they arrived near the Yu family's fields, and then they got out of the car to check it out together.
As soon as Zhang Huzi saw Yu Yalan arriving, he immediately stopped what he was doing and walked up to greet Yu Yalan with a naive smile.
"Dong Yu, you're here! The sun is scorching hot. Why don't you go to the farmhouse to drink a cup of crude tea and rest for a while?"
Yu Yalan smiled and declined politely: "No, I just got off the carriage and I'm not tired. I came here to see how the crops are growing. If you have any questions or worries, you might as well take this opportunity to tell me. I'll take the opportunity to tell you."
It’s all solved for you.”
Manager Zhou, who was in charge of the long-term workers, also hurried over to pay his respects to the master's family, and Yu Yalan asked him about the current situation of the crops and long-term workers.
"Don't worry, owner. The rice and potatoes are growing very well. Maybe they were planted after raising seedlings. They look even stronger than other people's crops sown in the spring. We are also relieved. As for the long-term workers, there is no problem.
, although we all come from different places, we all get along very well. We eat well these days, sleep peacefully, and we have gained a lot of weight." Manager Zhou happily reported the situation.
Originally sent by his master to supervise the farming and long-term labor, he felt very uneasy. After all, sowing in summer was unheard of, and the long-term labor was all wounded and retired soldiers with an imposing manner. He was worried that if he could not complete the task, he might be killed again.
The owner resells the house, and then leads a homeless and precarious life.
Unexpectedly, the working environment of the owner's family was very good. Not only did they have a fully furnished free farmhouse for them to live in, but they also had new lightweight and labor-saving farm tools for them to use. Fertilizers were applied regularly according to the owner's instructions every month, and the crops grew unexpectedly.
The land is good.
Seeing that the fierce and difficult soldiers were very easy to get along with, and even the newly joined Zhang Huzi could play with them, his hanging heart was mostly settled, and then he tried his best to grow rice and potatoes.
, his mission this year was successfully completed.
"Yes! Both the crops and we are doing well, so don't worry about the Yu Dong family!" Zhang Huzi also smiled and agreed with Manager Zhou.
Since he got this job, he and his grandmother have lived a stable life. The wife who is in charge of Zhou is responsible for three daily meals. They can also take one day off every seventh day. There is no better job than this.
In addition to half of the monthly payment for medicines, there is still 400 coins left for daily needs. Even my grandmother lamented the generosity of the Yu Dong family and said that we have fallen into a lucky nest!
Yu Yalan felt relieved after hearing this. Just when she was about to turn around and introduce the characteristics of these two high-yielding crops to Song Xi, she saw Village Chief Liu of Dafeng Village walking quickly with a bunch of radish heads hanging behind him.
"Miss Yu, thank you for your blessing. I don't know what's important for you to come to the village today? If you need help from me, please don't hesitate to ask." Village Chief Liu cupped his hands and said with a smile.
Yu Yalan smiled and nodded in return, "I don't need any help, but the village chief is in a hurry. If you have anything, just tell me."
"I really can't hide it from Miss Yu. The old man said it bluntly. I saw that the new farm tools in your field were very magical, so I tried them out. I found that they were lighter and more labor-saving than the current farm tools, so I wanted to help the village.
Some, but it is really inconvenient to go to the city. I wonder if I can reserve a few sets with Miss Yu first, and then I will send an ox cart to the city to bring them back together." Village Chief Liu said a little embarrassed.
It is not easy for the villagers to go to the city, but these new farm tools are really eye-catching. The autumn harvest will be in a few months. With the new farm tools and the pedal thresher, it will surely be a lot easier then.
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome. In a few days, I will open a Le Nong Commercial Store in Dafeng Village and Bailu Village. If you need anything, you can just go to the store to buy it."
"Hi! Miss Yu is wise! I thank you on behalf of the villagers of Dafeng Village. Everyone is eager for new farm tools and fertilizers for a day or two. With a business, you don't have to go to the city."
Village Chief Liu was overjoyed. He didn't expect that Miss Yu was willing to open her business to this barren village. This was rare good news.
Village Chief Liu who was in a happy mood looked at the vigorously growing seedlings in Yu's field, and was a little worried that if the harvest was not good in the future, Yu Yalan would anger Dafeng Village, so he couldn't help but remind him: "Miss Yu, your crops are only grown in summer.
If you plant it, will it grow smoothly during the autumn harvest? How about I find a few experts to help you take a look? Maybe we can stop the loss in time."
When Yu Yalan saw him mentioning this, she wanted to take this opportunity to explain the differences between high-yielding grain varieties and immediately asked Manager Zhou to gather all the long-term workers.
Not knowing why, everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered at the edge of the field to wait for instructions from their boss.
Seeing this, other farmers in the nearby fields also came over to see what was going on.
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