farming female castellan

Chapter 296 High price and sold out

Chen Fan began to make arrangements: "Cui Yunlang and the others will give each of them a stone of watermelon, and let them go home on vacation. The surrounding county government will send some, and the Liu family and Tian family will send some. The capital will be transported there today, and it can be sold at a high price during the festival."

She looked at the melon farmers: "This batch of watermelons has grown very well, and each person will be rewarded with two."

The melon farmers bowed down joyfully to thank them.

These few watermelon growing families were specially selected, and they have been living in sheds beside the fields.The nearby Jinsha Village was built, but they didn't move in.

Zhou Qiang is also there.At the beginning, Chen Fan wanted his whole family to grow watermelons, but Father Zhou refused, saying that he would just plant some early rice.Chen Fan insisted on selecting Zhou Qiang. He not only worked diligently, but also had strong observation skills. He was also quick-spoken, and he could clearly report all kinds of watermelon growth conditions.

"You have gained experience this year. Next year, in addition to planting the land of the Xiangjun Mansion, you can also contract a few acres of land, plant it yourself and sell it." Chen Fan said again.

The melon farmers froze for a moment, then knelt down: "Thank you, Mr. Xiang."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, I will take care of my own land." Chen Fan said the ugly words first, the township government will not help them guard the melon fields, and how much they can sell is their own business.

The melon farmers said one after another: "We will take good care of it."

Everyone carefully picked a batch of melons, carefully transported them to the river, and loaded them on the boat.

Mo Jian and Bai Ce led people to escort the boat, and speeded up to the direction of the capital.

We went to the vineyard again.The grape seeds have been planted for three years and are beginning to bear fruit this year.

"When the watermelon business is over, we can start working on the grapes." Chen Zhonglin said.

"Then harvest wheat, early rice, and late rice, corn and sweet potatoes." Chen Zhongmei continued, "I am also an experienced farmer now."

Chen Fan couldn't help laughing.

The Liu family looked at the watermelon they had delivered, and they were all reflecting.

"The watermelon planted last year wasn't so good, but it's changed a lot this year?"

"Watermelons have been planted in the sandy soil of the Liu family for three years, and they can't grow such good melons."

The emperor looked at the watermelon, and called Zhongshuling over again.

"I seem to have called you too many times in the past two years." There was something in the emperor's words.

"I am deeply honored and grateful." Zhong Shuling was so bold that the corner of the emperor's mouth twitched.

"Your daughter-in-law's watermelons ripen really early. In the past, the watermelons in the capital would be in the summer solstice."

"She tried to plant several batches last year, but the harvest was not very good. This year, she has learned from experience and lessons, and made more careful arrangements. This batch of early-ripening melons has a bumper harvest."

The emperor snorted: "Let's taste it together."

The result of the taste is very satisfactory.

"How much do you plan to sell this watermelon?" the emperor asked Zhong Shuling.

"Twenty guan is the minimum." Zhong Shuling did not hesitate.

The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched again: "Two egg yolk crisps cost five guan, and a large watermelon costs [-] guan. It seems cheap?"

"Then thirty pennies." Zhong Shuling accepted the opinion with an open mind.

The emperor wanted to beat him.

"Bring over some more watermelon from your side." The emperor said loudly.

"Wei Chen is extremely honored."

The watermelons were sold at a high price of [-] guan in the capital, and they were sold out.Everyone who ate the watermelon said it was delicious, but they didn't eat a few bites, and they were thinking about it.If you haven't eaten it, you will definitely buy it next time.

Three days later, the second batch of watermelons arrived in the capital and were sold out again.

Those in the harem and courtiers who were rewarded with watermelons felt that they were greatly favored and extremely honored.

The well-informed everywhere have heard about it.Cui Jieshi also talked about this with his wife.

"Thirty sticks!" Mrs. Cui exclaimed, "The Xiangjun Mansion gave Lang'er a basket!"

"The Cui Mansion in the capital only bought five watermelons in total, but we actually have one basket." Cui Jieshi was a little proud, "The news has to be spread, and those who eat our watermelons must know it."

The watermelons in Changping Township became famous, and many people flocked to Changping Township to buy watermelons.Everyone in Xiangjun's mansion nodded their heads.

The price of picking and selling from the ground must be cheaper. The question is how much cheaper?
Bai Ce asked the people who came to buy melons: "Where are you going to sell them?"

Some of the visitors talked about the state city, some said the county seat, and some said they bought two to eat.

"You can set whatever price you want to sell to the prefectures and counties, but if you want to sell to the capital, you have to set a price of [-] guan. If the price is lower, the watermelon will not be high enough in the capital. Do you understand?"

Some people understand in seconds, some people are still hesitant.

"Watermelons cost ten bucks a piece, regardless of size. Each person is limited to one hundred pieces." Bai Ce gave the wholesale price and requirements.

"Next year, if more watermelons are planted, the price of watermelons will drop, and it is possible to make a lot of money. Don't think that buying them this year is too expensive."

Everyone went astray: "Do you only need consistent money next year? Then you can buy a little more."

They have no objection to the price, since the rare thing is the most expensive thing, the expensive to buy is also expensive to sell.Even if a watermelon only earns three to five pennies, it can earn three to five hundred pennies in one trip.

When watermelons are everywhere, you can only earn a few pennies.

"The ones with a large number go to my side, and the ones with a small number go to Mo Jian's side." With the presence of the two evil gods, Bai Ce and Mo Jian, the order at the scene was very good.

Bai Ce said: "There are still some watermelon seeds, and I sell them at a discounted price, fifty yuan a catty. You can buy "Watermelon Planting Methods" and take a look at it. It is not expensive, and it costs ten yuan a piece."

Some people bought watermelon seeds and a book, and planned to try planting them next year.

When the batch of melon buyers left, the Xiangjun Mansion sent the melon farmers' wages and watermelon shares to them.The melon farmers kowtowed excitedly, they got rich this year.

The Xiangjun Mansion summoned all the villages and asked them to report on their work.According to the work performance, each person will be rewarded with one or two watermelons.

The Lizhengs were so excited that their eyes filled with tears, and they all expressed that they would do a better job.

Chen Fan led people to grow sorghum.The seeds have been drying for two or three days, the field has been raked flat and thin, and enough base fertilizer has been applied.

People from the north are familiar with sorghum planting, but they were still stunned by Chen Fan's planting requirements.

"We can't apply so much fertilizer for one season's grain."

"So your land is not fertile, and your crop yields are not high."

"Where do we have so much fertilizer? It's a good condition to be able to raise a few chickens. The roots and leaves of the vegetables are just buried in the ground. I don't know how to put them for a month to turn them into fertilizer before using them."

When sowing, Chen Fan told: "Sorghum seeds are relatively small, so they should be mixed with sand before planting." She gestured with her hands for a [-]-centimeter spacing between plants and a [-]-centimeter row spacing, and asked the people to sow according to them.

The enthusiasm for watermelon has not subsided, and grapes are on the market again.

Grapes are not uncommon in the capital, but such a big and sweet grape is very rare.The price is very expensive, and it is still being snapped up.

The emperor looked at the huge grapes that had never been seen before, and blurted out: "Does this Changping Township have golden fingers?"

(End of this chapter)