An old horse, a carriage that creaked endlessly when moving, and a hundred saplings were delivered to Ishikawa Village.
"Jiang Hua, what are you doing? This man doesn't have enough to eat, and he still wants to plant trees."
"That's right, Jiang Hua, if you have such ability, you might as well bring back some food."
The villagers didn't understand about planting trees, and they all made fun of Jiang Hua. In fact, the educated youth didn't understand either, because Jiang Hua didn't tell them in advance.
While unloading the truck, Jiang Hua explained to the villagers: "This is an apple tree. Our northwest is a good place. It has long sunshine hours, a large temperature difference between day and night, and deep soil. If it produces apples, they will definitely be as big as the top."
Sweet, when the time comes to sell it to the supply and marketing cooperative, the village will have some spare money. If we share some at the end of the year, we can also make pieces of cloth to make clothes for our wives and children, and buy some meat and so on."
"Hua Zi, just rest and move these things."
Immediately, a man walked up to the carriage, pulled Jiang Hua aside, and started carrying the apple saplings himself.
"Ren is just looking at it. Who is Hua Zi doing for? We don't even dare to do it ourselves. Ren doesn't expect others to do it for us."
"Then who knows if growing apples is reliable?"
"Isn't it reliable? If you want to be reliable, you will say that you can't do it. This apple tree is still paid for by others."
So men in twos and threes came over to help unload the cart. One hundred saplings were finished in a short time, and the driver of the carriage left without saying a word.
"Hua Zi, where do you want to grow this apple?"
Jiang Hua pointed to the west: "There are ditches on the beams over there. It's not easy to farm. But growing apples is not a big problem."
So some people started to go home, pick up shovels and pickaxes and walk towards the ditch in the west. It didn't take much to plant a hundred trees. At least it took dozens of strong laborers and it was all done in one day.
Chang Gui started to beat the gong again at night before it got dark and held meetings in the village.
On the threshing floor, the northwest wind was still blowing loudly. When Chang Gui saw that everyone was here, he knocked on his pipe and said, "Everyone is here. This intellectual young man Jiang Hua bought apple saplings today and chicken babies before."
, Well, I know, there are people in the village who don’t say anything openly, but secretly say that they are partial, so I called them all today just to make it clear to everyone.”
Chang Gui stood up and said loudly: "Um Chang Gui, ever since I became the village party secretary, I have never favored anyone. The chicken baby and the apple tree were all bought by the educated young people themselves, and they were returned to the government."
It's in the account. If anyone doesn't believe it, you can go to the commune and report it, and you can check it to see if there's not a single lie in the account."
Huang Wenbin, the village accountant, stood up with the account book: "I can also testify, my accounts can withstand inspection, there are chickens and apple trees, the village didn't spend a penny, you can sue me however you want, I will handle it wherever you go."
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"I didn't realize that Jiang Hua is so rich!"
"This young man is just stupid. If he has money to buy wine and meat, it is no better than buying these things. He has become stupid in reading."
For a while, the villagers talked a lot. Few people thought Jiang Hua was selfless, and they all thought the child was stupid.
Chang Gui knocked on the cigarette pole and said: "What are you talking about? People pay for it themselves so that Murakami can have enough food and clothing. If someone borrows money or things from an educated youth and lets me know about it, I will beat you to death with a hammer."
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The meeting ended here. After the villagers were warned, no one dared to take advantage of Jiang Hua.
But when one plan failed, another one came up again. The smart people quickly found the flaw, and someone actually came to Jiang Hua's door to play matchmaker.
Sister-in-law Liu in front of me, who was usually taciturn, could not be imagined to be so eloquent. She looked so eloquent in front of Jiang Hua.
"Jiang Hua, this is a girl from Aunt E's family. Look at her, she is beautiful, with a big face and big eyes. Brother Dading is destined to be a good childbearer. Just wait and enjoy the blessings when you marry her home."
Seeing that Jiang Hua didn't say anything, Sister-in-law Liu continued: "This woman is also good at work. She catches her at home and outside. Erni, wash your brother Jiang Hua's dirty clothes."
The girl went to the back room and started rummaging around. After a while, she came out and said, "Sister, there are no dirty clothes in the room."
"Then take off the sheets and quilt and wash them."
Sister-in-law Liu was determined to let this girl show off her skills. Jiang Hua quickly stopped her and said, "Sister-in-law Liu, the sheets and quilts have been removed in this weather. What should I lay down and cover at night? I appreciate your kindness, but this matter
I really can’t agree with you, I haven’t thought about it yet.”
"Hey, you are so embarrassed. It's the time when men get married and women get married. What's there to be embarrassed about? When you reach the age, you should get married. As long as you open the mouth, I can let Chang Laogui get married today.
I’ll get you the certificate.”
Jiang Hua had to persuade Sister-in-law Liu to send her away. The sister-in-law Liu had a look of reluctance on her face. She must have praised her sister about how good Jiang Hua was.
Both men and women in the room had narrow smiles on their faces. Zheng Tong said with a smile: "Brother Hua, you missed a good marriage. Miyou's mother-in-law is famous all over the country. How could you be like this?"
I don’t cherish it anymore.”
"You like it. It just so happens that Sister-in-law Liu hasn't gone far yet. I'll call her back and introduce the rice-loving aunt to you. You two are a perfect match."
In fact, Sister-in-law Liu is not the first one. There are already four or five families who have introduced people to Jiang Hua. Jiang Hua is a hot commodity in the village. Whoever allows him to have more money can use it to support the construction of the village.
After sending away seven or eight matchmakers, the matter was over, and Murakami returned to calm. Although after Jiang Hua's explanation, everyone was already very active in doing official work, but every time when they went to work, Chang Gui
They all have to complain a few times as a matter of routine.
"Everyone took their time, and they were faster than rabbits on their private plots."
This has been Chang Gui's mantra before starting work. The villagers have become immune to this sentence. He can say whatever he likes. If he dares to deduct his work points, he, Chang Laogui, will be beaten to death.
The crops in the fields are growing very well. In Chang Gui's words, they are growing faster than in previous years, and some people are much stronger. This naturally increases the energy of the villagers. Several farmers can't help seeing the good crops.
Exciting.
The one hundred apple trees on the ditch beam have also been carefully cared for, with no shortage of fertilizers or water, and they live more comfortably than others. Everyone knows that it is not the apples that are taken care of, but the hope for the future.
There is another person who has hope in Ishikawa Village, and that is Zhong Yuemin. In March, when the weather is neither cold nor hot, it is so pleasant to talk to his Qinling sister on the top of the cave dwelling. Moreover, he
He also seized every opportunity to rest and traveled dozens of miles tirelessly, just to cross a ravine just a stone's throw away to visit his beloved sister.
