Chapter 995: Your own talents must have complete contracts
In order to promote new farm tools, Mr. Zhou ordered craftsmen not to increase wages without authorization.
The rest is the material cost of farm tools, which is really not much. If a qualified family wants an iron plowshare, it depends on whether the people have spare money.
If you don't have money, it's enough to go up the mountain and cut a piece of wood yourself. The cost can be said to be extremely low.
In particular, the county government is required to carry out publicity to make farmers aware of the convenience and efficiency of new farm tools.
Mr. Zhou was busy working on the preparations for spring plowing, from top to bottom, and even the government officials knew the convenience of the new farm tools, and opened their mouths as propaganda slogans. It can be said that everything was prosperous.
As for the seeds, Mr. Zhou said in an arrogant voice that more preparations should be made.
Mr. Zhou is also planning to secretly mobilize seeds from the capital to prepare. If there are not enough seeds here, he has emergency measures here.
Mr. Zhou has calculated it, and there is still quite a lot of land to be reclaimed.
Jiang Changxi heard Mr. Zhou's private sharing and asked, "Why secretly?"
Mr. Zhou and his wife really didn't notice anyone when they arrived: "If there weren't so many people opening up wasteland and farming, I would be so embarrassed." It's rare that this man still knows how to leave some leeway for himself.
Jiang Changxi said to his heart that it was fortunate that Mr. Zhou was kind and didn't do this in a big way, otherwise it would be very embarrassing.
Mr. Zhou was laughed at by Jiang Changxi. This is why a layman cannot command an expert, let alone act recklessly.
Jiang Changxi made a very serious suggestion: "Master Zhou, let me do business with your county government."
Zhou Lan didn't understand why he was laughed at by his wife so much. She also said about business: "What do you mean?"
Jiang Changxi: "The grain seeds in the capital are definitely the best. Mr. Zhou is not wrong in taking drastic measures to let the people open up wasteland for farming. But Mr. Zhou, there are seasons and differences in the growth of plants. The same crop seeds will grow in different regions."
Inside the environment, it’s different.”
Zhou Lan looked embarrassed and realized that he might have made a mistake in his professional understanding.
Jiang Changxi: "In my humble opinion, it's better to take it easy. It's better to use local grains first, or introduce less grains from the capital. Try it out first, and then compare the yields of each to select a better one."
Seeds and grains suitable for the climate of border counties are cultivated crop by crop."
Smile: "I believe that after several years of repeated experiments, the grain output in the border county will definitely increase." What they said was already very conservative.
Mr. Zhou didn't understand much, but he knew that he was an outsider. His wife was definitely better at farming than he was.
Jiang Changxi: "Of course, it's better to have seeds than no seeds. Lord Zhou's idea is right. It's better to be more prepared than not."
Zhou Lan: "Madam, there is no need to hide my shame. I need a lot of money from my wife to farm this area, so of course I listen to my wife. But I have a question, where did she get all these grains?" They just came to the border county, what's wrong with my wife?
The best local varieties purchased at that time.
Jiang Changxi: "When I came here last year, I took over two of my aunt's farms and had them carefully cultivate the crops and save them as seeds. The farms still belong to my aunt, but the grain seeds were bought at the current grain prices. In return,
My aunt’s people from Zhuangzi School will come to our Zhuangzi School to study this year.”
In other words, Jiang Changxi was further ahead than she thought. Before anyone arrived, preparations started here.
Zhou Lan could only admire her: "Madam, you are far-sighted."
Jiang Changxi: "I just like being a big landowner. I just want you to stay here for a few years. You can't do it without food. As for the ability to farm, it's not mine. That's what those people in Zhuangzi summed up."
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Therefore, wherever Jiang Changxi went, he would first buy a suitable village to ensure his family's food supply.
Zhou Lan: "Madam has been running the farm for many years, and the output is the best every year. I trust you, and I will use the grain seeds in your hands."
Jiang Changxi said in his heart, this is not something you can just say and I can respond. The procedures should be completed: "I don't have to cooperate with Mr. Zhou. The key is the price. And I think Mr. Zhou should send someone to work with him."
Let me talk about this matter, after all, it is better for Mr. Zhou to avoid suspicion between us husband and wife."
If it weren't for his helplessness, Jiang Changxi wouldn't want to get involved. Mr. Zhou didn't know that he couldn't discuss things with his wife.
Jiang Changxi: "To be honest, if you hadn't donated 10,000 taels of silver last year, I, as a family member, could use all these grains for you, but it's really not possible. The landlord's family has no grain left. I can't hold it back."
You are so generous."
So the price of the seeds had to be negotiated. Looking at his wife's serious face, Mr. Zhou had to admit that he couldn't negotiate this deal.
Master Zhou smiled and ran over to the Yamen. The good wife was nothing more than that, so I thought of him. As for the price, it should be right.
Moreover, Jiang Changxi had thought through the possible risks he would take in the future and provided grain himself. If the harvest was poor, how he would explain to the court should be clearly stated in the deed. Natural disasters and other consequences would be affected.
When buying her grain seeds, you can only compare them with those grain seeds issued by the government in the same year. She is really confident in her farming ability.
Of course, if it weren't for Zhou Lan, she really wouldn't take such a risk. She would be very happy eating alone.
The teachers all said that although the female disciples are a little timid, a little less capable, and a little afraid of getting into trouble, they are still capable of other things. It is the right thing to avoid risks.
At least when it comes to grain crops, Jiang Changxi has considered it carefully. Only by taking into account all possible factors can risks be reduced.
And it was also an emergency approach, very aggressive. Jiang Changxi said that she would have to work on this thing for at least three to five years before she could get the best results.
It's a pity that I don't have time to give her some time.
Jiang Changxi emphasized: "These grains of mine can only be used as backup. There is no other way. If they are produced by the government, they are still guaranteed after all."
People are not on par with the government. If there is a discrepancy, she will have an excuse.
Moreover, these were all discussed with officials other than Zhou Daren.
Looking at the extremely detailed deed, Zhou Lan understood that if it were not for himself, Jiang Changxi would not have any contact with the county governor's house.
After all, I have a special status, and it will be easy for people to talk about whether I am good or not when the time comes.
Zhou Lan: "Zhou Lan understands Madam's caution. In fact, what everyone understands more is that there was no enemy attack a year ago. Uncle Qi said it was very rare. It was rare to be unmolested by foreign enemies for such a long time.
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Therefore, the border troops were on tight alert during this period, fearing that the farmland outside the pass would be affected.
Otherwise, the grain prepared by the government is still sufficient. It is really just in case.
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Fang Yuan was even more anxious than Lu Chuan: "Do you have any physical problems? It's just the two of us, don't be embarrassed?"
Lu Chuan turned pale in a hurry: "What did you say is true? Why didn't I know there was something wrong with me? Please explain clearly."
This woman was able to bury a lot of bones in his body at every turn, it was enough.
Fang Yuan: "There's nothing wrong with you. Why are you wandering around outside for two days in a row without sleeping? Are you constipated?"
When Lu Chuan heard this result, he was dumbfounded. He just looked at Fang Yuan and wondered how this person dared to think like this?
At this time, even if you are sick, you shouldn't be suspicious in this direction. What a magical brain circuit this is.