Lin Zhu did not leave the hot spring hut immediately. Instead, he took Ming Lu and Mu Jingwen around in the surrounding mountains.
Mrs. Wu was afraid that she would get lost and wanted to find someone to accompany them.
But Lin Zhu didn't think it was necessary because she wouldn't go too far.
The hot spring hut occupies a large area. After learning that a total of about 20 houses were built, I had an idea in my mind.
The vegetation on the mountain is very rich, and it is almost noon, but the temperature in the mountain is not high and it is still very cool.
After walking for about half an hour, Lin Zhu also saw the terrain clearly and had some ideas. He was going to go back and discuss with Zhao Da and others before making specific arrangements.
After going down the mountain and returning to the Zhuyuan, Lin Zhu was surrounded by Fu Dou'er and Lin Yuewei.
"Sister is so bad, she went to play without us." Fu Douer pouted and complained unhappily. Lin Yuewei stood aside and looked unhappy.
"Haha, who told you two lazy pigs not to get up?" Lin Zhu pinched their little noses, deliberately teasing them.
"Sister, you should call us." Lin Yuewei said seriously, and Fu Dou'er next to him nodded accordingly.
The two of them looked like Lin Zhu had made a huge mistake.
"It's my sister's fault this time," Lin Zhu helplessly comforted the two of them, "You are too tired, and my sister also wants you to rest more. You are still young and have walked such a long way. You can only go out to play after you have rested.
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"Hehe, I knew my sister wouldn't abandon us on purpose." After hearing Lin Zhu's serious apology, Fu Dou'er said to Lin Yuewei with a smile.
"Yes." Lin Yuewei also nodded. He seemed to be very satisfied with Lin Zhu's answer. "Then let's go eat first." After saying that, the two ran away hand in hand.
"What's going on?" It was Lin Zhu's turn to be dumbfounded. It seemed like he had been tricked by two brats, right?!
"Haha." A burst of laughter came from the side, "They both came together to see that you were not there, and they were angry for a while." Aunt Chang came over.
"Let's go eat first. We've been out for a while. Are you hungry?" After saying that, Aunt Chang took away Lin Zhu, who was a little depressed.
After lunch, Lin Zhu went to Zhao Da to discuss opening up a place around the hot spring hut. He planned to use the temperature radiation of the hot spring to plant some vegetables from autumn to test whether off-season vegetables could be successful.
In fact, some wealthy people will also build some greenhouses on their own farms, but because a lot of carbon is used to maintain the temperature in the greenhouse in winter, and because there is no sunlight, the vegetables grown there
He also has a "sallow complexion" and looks malnourished, and the output is also very low. The supply at home is insufficient, and there is no surplus to sell in the market.
In addition, the cost of using carbon in winter alone is already very high, so it is not affordable for ordinary people.
And if Lin Zhu's plan succeeds, regardless of the level of output, just being able to eat fresh vegetables at home in winter will be a very good thing.
Zhao Da felt that Lin Zhu's plan was a bit bold, but he could give it a try. He had lived in Zhuyuan for several years and was very convinced of Lin Zhu. As a steward, he naturally understood the value of some of the output in Zhuangzi every year.
Moreover, since discovering the hot spring, he has also noticed that the weeds near the hot spring wither and turn yellow later than those elsewhere. Even in winter, you can see patches of green beside the hot spring. This has also led him to add some plants to try to plant grass.
Season vegetables with confidence.
Not far from the Bamboo Garden, there are several villages. The people here have long adapted to the changes in the Bamboo Garden and have benefited a lot from it. At least many villagers were employed during the construction of the Bamboo Garden.
Because the Bamboo Garden occupies such a large area, many surrounding villagers have become long-term workers in the Bamboo Garden. Other villagers are very envious of those who can find work in the Bamboo Garden. Not only can they have a good income, but the work is also expensive.
More importantly, Zhuyuan treats these employees very well.
Therefore, Zhuyuan did not arouse the resentment of the surrounding villagers, but won the gratitude of these people.
At the beginning of the construction of the bamboo garden, all needed things were purchased from the surrounding villages. Gradually, villagers from four or five villages not far from the bamboo garden actually formed a small market, which not only supplied bamboo
The garden and the surrounding villages have benefited.
The changes caused by the Bamboo Garden are currently only in a small area, so it is still relatively stable.
However, gradually some people passing by here also discovered the existence of the Bamboo Garden. However, because the main body of the Bamboo Garden is far away from the official road, it is basically impossible to tell what is going on inside from the outside.
"Madam, the coachman just came to report that the axle of the carriage is damaged and it is not advisable to leave again." A servant woman in her thirties reported respectfully into the carriage.
"Ask the coachman to see if he can borrow a carriage from someone nearby." A high-pitched voice came from inside the car, implying displeasure.
The servants searched around and came back, but found nothing. Moreover, those villages were relatively far away. Considering the identity of the lady in the carriage, it was impossible to walk there.
"Are there no other villages over here?" Although the lady was angry, she couldn't help it. No matter how she taught the negligent coachman, it would not help.
"When we go back to Madam, there is another village, but it is far away from us. It takes a long time to go back and forth. But I seemed to have passed by a farm just now. Why not go there and have a look." The servant woman thought of a farm she passed.
The people who were looking for the carriage just now went ahead to look for it and didn't look back at all. That's why they missed it.
"That's all we have to do. Let's send someone to take a look." The lady in the carriage didn't have much hope. If there was really no other way, she could only send someone to ride back to report the news, but it was estimated that it would be dark when they came back.
As a result, not long after, the coachman came back with a carriage.
As the chief steward of Zhuyuan, after Zhao Da heard from the gatekeeper that someone wanted to borrow a carriage, he sent someone to inform Lin Zhu and asked who the person was.
Unexpectedly, the name given by the coachman turned out to be the wife of the magistrate of Qingyun County in the neighboring county. Although the magistrate of Qingyun County had no control over Zhuyuan, she was still a member of the government after all, and Lin Zhu was a favor for lending them the carriage.
Very enjoyable.
So Zhao Da drove his carriage over.
"Greetings to Madam, I am Zhao Da, the chief steward of Zhuyuan. I am here to deliver a carriage to Madam on the order of my girl." Zhao Da's stewardship is not for nothing. To make things convenient for others, one must also let others know how to help.
Which family is the best?
"Thank you so much, master." The county magistrate's wife's tone was gentler. Although she didn't know who the so-called master of the bamboo garden was, there was still a scene that should have happened.
The wife of the county magistrate, Mrs. Zheng, whose natal family was in Fucheng, stayed for a few days to celebrate her mother's birthday. However, because she had something urgent to return to Qingyun County, she drove back in a simple carriage and only took four or five servants with her.
Unexpectedly, the carriage broke down on the way. Fortunately, the owner of the bamboo garden was willing to lend the carriage, otherwise things would have been in trouble.
So she got on the carriage that came from Zhao Da, and left her carriage with the Qingyun County government logo in Zhuyuan, waiting to take it away when she sent someone to return the carriage after she returned.
"Didn't she ask anything?" Lin Zhu asked Zhao Da about the county magistrate's wife.
"I only asked about the girl's name, but because the girl's name cannot be easily told to others, I just said that the host's surname is Lin." Zhao Da cautiously replied.
"Yeah." Lin Zhu nodded. It was just a casual favor and he had no intention of having a close relationship with the county magistrate's wife. It didn't matter whether she knew or not. "Find someone to repair her car and wait until they deliver it.
Give it back."
After giving the instructions, Lin Zhu forgot about the county magistrate's wife.
Her recent thoughts have been on hot spring vegetables. Although it is only May, the sowing season for many spring vegetables has already passed. She is now trying to plant some vegetables that should be sown in spring.
If these vegetables, which are supposed to mature in May and June, can be harvested in July or even in winter, then her experiment will be considered a great success.
Both men and women who came together this time were all conquered by the hot springs. They went to take a dip every day. Accordingly, Aunt Chang found that her skin was really better than before.
So Zhang Manyun and Dong Yuzhen were even more convinced. Regardless of their ladylike restraints and their youngest daughter's shyness, they continued to soak in the hot springs for half an hour every day.
The team of men headed by General Chang took turns soaking in hot springs and cold springs. According to Uncle Chang's personal experience, hot springs and cold springs can greatly improve people's physique, making them stronger and healthier.
Therefore, Du Bin and Dong Wenbo, who are generally known as weak scholars, gave up their politeness and insisted on taking turns soaking in hot springs and cold springs.
The occurrence of this situation made Zhao Da couldn't help but feel lucky in his heart. Fortunately, more houses were built. Otherwise, if more people came, it would really not be enough.
After Fu Dou'er and Lin Yuewei learned about the magic and fun of the hot springs, they also clamored to go. However, Lin Zhu felt that they were too young and were afraid that they would not be able to withstand the temperatures of the hot springs and cold springs, so they always disagreed.
It was Dr. Zhang who came forward to persuade her and gave the four children a chance to play in the hot spring hut.
Lin Zhu was enjoying the comfort of the Bamboo Garden while waiting for the arrival of Aunt Li and her family. Her birthday was actually two months away, so she came to the Bamboo Garden in advance just for acceptance and fun.
Mrs. Zheng, the county magistrate's wife who returned to Qingyun County Government, only remembered the borrowed carriage after settling matters at home. So she ordered her servants to prepare a gift and sent a steward to return the carriage and express her gratitude.
Thanks to the owner of the bamboo garden for helping.
The housekeeper took the surname of his master, and his surname was Fang Laifu. He had always been one of the top figures in the magistrate's office, but he was suddenly assigned to do such a small thing, and he felt a little reluctant.
However, the Zheng family still had great prestige in the house, and the Laifu housekeeper did not dare to express his complaints. He had to return the carriage in person, but he made up his mind to get something from the owner of Zhuyuan.
Benefits, otherwise this trip was in vain, how could he have the character of "Fang Yishou"? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your support is my biggest motivation