While he was busy, Jian Pingliang came to Chai Yan, raised his hands and said politely: "Uncle An Ping..."
"Master Jian, what's the matter?" Chai Yan turned around and asked.
Jian Pingliang pointed to the baskets of potatoes that had not sprouted and asked: "Uncle An Ping, everyone now knows how to grow sprouted potatoes, so how can we make the remaining ones that have not sprouted sprout?"
Chai Yan nodded and said: "That's a good question, Master Jian. I originally wanted to talk about this later, but since you asked, I'll talk about it now. You ask everyone to come over..."
Jian Pingliang immediately turned around and called for everyone to gather around.
Chai Yan held up an ungerminated potato and said loudly: "Listen up, everyone, there are three conditions for potatoes to germinate. The first is light. Potatoes can germinate even if they are not planted in the soil. The most important thing is
The best thing is to give them light! But..."
At this point, Chai Yan stopped, raised the potato in his hand, and emphasized loudly: "It must not be exposed to strong direct sunlight, just place it in a bright place. If the light is too strong, it will not work!
Because potatoes are a crop that likes low temperatures, their formation and growth require a loose, breathable, cool and moist soil environment! Do you remember everything I said?"
The twenty farmers nodded one after another, with mixed voices indicating that they had taken note of it.
Chai Yan asked the scribes again: "Have you also recorded it?"
The five scribes also nodded hurriedly in response.
Chai Yan nodded with satisfaction and continued: "The second condition for germination is the need for a humid environment. This means that if you want potatoes to sprout early, you cannot put them in a dry room. You have to find a humid place.
, that way the germination will be faster! Remember, if it is too dry, the potatoes will shrink quickly, and the germination will be extremely slow! Do you understand?"
"Got it!" This time everyone's answers were much neater than before.
Chai Yan added: "The last condition is temperature..."
"My Lord Earl, what is the temperature?" someone in the crowd suddenly asked.
Jian Pingliang suddenly shouted angrily: "Who? Who? Who just interrupted An Pingbo's speech? Do you understand the rules?"
Suddenly, no one dared to speak out, and the person who asked the question also shrank his neck and did not dare to move.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's a good thing to just ask if you don't understand..." Chai Yan waved his hand and smiled.
Seeing this, the annoyance on Jian Pingliang's face disappeared and he immediately put on a friendly smile: "Uncle An Ping, please continue..."
Chai Yan said: "The temperature I just mentioned, to put it bluntly, means hot and cold. The place where the potatoes are placed cannot be too cold, but it cannot be overheated either. What temperature is suitable? Well, it is like the current hot and cold conditions, placed in a place with light
In a humid room, it’s just right! You must keep the above three conditions in mind, and you can’t make any mistakes. Do you understand?”
Everyone nodded and agreed firmly.
"Okay, I've said all that needs to be said. Let's continue working. Plant all the potatoes that have sprouted in the basket first, and continue with the other ones when they sprout." Chai Yan arranged.
After the words fell, everyone saluted Chai Yan one after another, and then dispersed to go about their work.
Chai Yan called Jian Pingliang to his side and asked: "Master Jian, you see the land in this garden seems to be limited. When more potatoes sprout, there will probably be no room to plant them!"
Jian Pingliang smiled immediately and said confidently: "Uncle An Ping doesn't need to worry about the land..."
As he spoke, Jian Pingliang pointed to the back of the wall and said, "Xiaoguan has already considered it. When the land is fully planted, he will arrange for people to reclaim the land behind the wall...
....Bo An Ping, the space behind is very spacious, I will keep it safe without delaying the potato sowing!"
"That's good." Chai Yan smiled with satisfaction.
Then, Jian Pingliang chatted with Chai Yan for a few more words, and then said goodbye: "Uncle Anping will rest here, and it's time for me to find some rooms suitable for sprouting potatoes!"
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Jian." Chai Yan said politely.
Jian Pingliang immediately smiled and shook his head, and when he was about to walk away, he turned back and said: "By the way, Uncle An Ping, when I came here, I heard that there is a small waterfall formed by a mountain spring in the north of here, although it is not huge.
It's majestic, but the scenery there is very interesting and pleasant. If An Pingbo is interested, he can take the two Jimo ladies to walk there and enjoy the beautiful scenery."
"Small waterfall? It sounds good!" Chai Yan immediately became interested and said happily: "Master Jian, you know, in addition to planting potatoes, my other purpose this time is to play, and the potato thing is pretty much the same now.
Now that we’re done, it’s time to go have some fun.”
Jian Pingliang handed over his hand again: "Then I wish Uncle An Ping a happy trip and have a great time!"
After saying that, Jian Pingliang left.
After Jian Pingliang walked away, Yuan Yuan and Jimo Qiao came over.
Jimo Qiao asked curiously: "Brother-in-law, what did he say to you when he turned around just now?"
Chai Yan then told about the small waterfall. Jimo Qiao became excited when he heard it and said, "Sister, let's go see it now. The small waterfall he mentioned is interesting to hear!"
Yuanyuan said: "Qiao'er, we haven't finished our work here yet. Let's get together again when everything is finished."
"Ah?" Jimo Qiao suddenly felt a little disappointed, and asked with drooped eyebrows: "Brother-in-law, how much longer do you want?"
Chai Yan smiled and said: "I'm fine. I've taught everything that needs to be taught and said everything that needs to be said. Let's go now!"
"Yeah, that's great!" Jimo Qiao jumped up immediately, extremely excited.
Yuan Yuan was a little worried that Chai Yan said this on purpose, so he said: "You have to really finish your work. This is a job assigned by the emperor. You can't slack off."
"Don't worry, madam, it's really okay." Chai Yan said with certainty again.
Yuanyuan immediately frowned and pretended to be angry: "Why are you barking again?"
"What does it matter? No one heard it." Chai Yan said with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, Jimo Qiao jumped in front of Yan Yan: "Who said no one heard it? I heard it!"
"You idiot!" Chai Yan immediately rolled his eyes.
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As soon as the three people came out of the busy garden, they met Cheng Jiu and Guan Maochun.
After asking, I found out that the two of them had been waiting at the Yuanyue Gate and did not go in to disturb them.
Chai Yan immediately waved his sleeves and said, "You happen to be here too, let's go sightseeing together!"
Next, Chai Yan and the others walked out of the main entrance of Yunshui Villa, and walked north towards the small waterfall that Jian Pingliang mentioned...