Need for Uncle

Chapter 99

Chapter 98 Vegetables
Since the founding of the country, every emperor of Murong has strictly managed the land. The strict implementation of the land policy has eliminated most speculations. There is basically no possibility of such things as enclosures. From the perspective of land division, enough care has been taken. The interests of the upper class, in addition to the land benefits that officials of each rank should have enjoyed, will also be rewarded from time to time according to their merits.

As an important minister of the three dynasties, Dongfang Mu has a prominent status. Although the 180 mu of back cover is not a lot among high-ranking officials, it is enough to be considered superior in various aspects. Take the 180 mu of fertile land along the river as an example. There are nearly 100 acres of sandy land, and the remaining [-] acres are also extremely fertile. Both are good lands in the eyes of farmers. Excluding natural disasters, the harvest is basically good every year. The yield per mu is enough to make farmers in several nearby villages jealous. crazy.

However, in addition to this, the [-] mu of mountainous land around the fertile land is also included in the Dongfang family's land. In this era, agricultural development is emphasized, and agricultural and sideline products are relatively underestimated. The soil level in the mountainous areas is naturally slightly worse. There is land here Naturally, the farm households did not pay much attention to this place than Yamashita Fertilizer, and it is considered good to sell key fruits and vegetables in normal times.

"Er Gou, whose land is this?" Ma Xiaoshuai and Er Gou wandered around the nearby hills all afternoon. Not to mention, there is a lot of land in their own house, so it feels comfortable to inspect the territory, but it is tiring to check, and it is beneficial. Disadvantages, I originally wanted to look around, but I just couldn't hold it when I saw the opposite hill, and I would point to the place where I am standing now after I rested.

"Oh, I have to ask the housekeeper about this, I don't know." Er Gou said embarrassingly scratching his head.

"Okay then, let's ask later." Ma Xiaoshuai nodded. The reason why he asked was because the good fields at the foot of the mountain were all planted with rice, and the land he wanted could only be found in the mountains. It is empty, as if it has just been harvested. I am thinking about finding a farmer to try, doing some work and planting something I want, so that the candy store will open in the second half of the year and deal with the raw material problem.

Just as he was about to walk back, he bumped into Lvshang's mother, wearing a headscarf and holding a hoe, as if ready to work.

"Auntie, it's work."

"Yes." Seeing Ma Xiaoshuai walking over quickly, Lvshang's mother asked with a smile, "What is Mr. Zhang doing here?"

"Oh, let's take a look at the land." Ma Xiaoshuai smiled, pointed to the land and asked, "Auntie, do you know who planted this land now?"

Lushang's mother put the hoe on the ground and said, "We have found the right person. These two acres of land happen to belong to our family."

Ma Xiaoshuai was stunned for a moment, then happily said: "That's just right, Auntie, I have something to discuss with you."

"It's okay, you said."

"That..." Ma Xiaoshuai organized his words and asked, "Let me ask Auntie first, what do you want to plant in this land now?"

"This place is not good, you can't grow anything good." Lushang's mother wiped her sweat with a towel, pointed at the nearby land and shook her head, "It's far worse than the hundred and eighty acres of land at the foot of the mountain. The soil is not good. Fertilization, irrigation and fertilization is also a problem, I don’t expect it to be of much use, these years I just plant some vegetables when I have time.” Turning around, he smiled at Ma Xiaoshuai and said, “My girl has an uncle who sells vegetables in the city, and every year he makes He took it, although it is not worth a few dollars, but at any rate, it will bring in more money."

In this day and age, food is valued, especially farmers. Those who can grow food are good land. Even if they can grow some cash crops for two dollars, it is not as reliable as growing rice. Fortunately, Lushang's mother is also With such a mentality, it is because she attaches great importance to this place, "Well, auntie, this matter just happens to have something to do with this place." After being sure, she knew it in her heart, and she said it smoothly, and said with a smile : "Auntie may know some business in the mansion from Lushang?"

Lushang's mother smiled embarrassedly, as if she felt that it was a bit bad for her to know this, but she nodded anyway.

Ma Xiaoshuai waved his hand and said, "The restaurant's dishes are pretty good at the moment, I just want to offer something new." I just thought about it, this time is not the time, I am a little impatient, this season is obviously over now, there are many Everything has been planted, especially most of the fruit trees that are strict with the seasons. Since the current land just happens to grow vegetables, it might as well grow some that are not available in this world. A lot of vegetables are used, killing two birds with one stone, "I have a few vegetable seeds here, all of which are rare, and I asked someone to bring them from the north."

Lushang's mother smiled and said, "Young master Zhang, you want me to plant it for you?"

Ma Xiaoshuai nodded, "It's such a matter, if it's convenient for Auntie, just help me, okay?"

Seeing Ma Xiaoshuai's expectant eyes, Lu Changma's face was full of kindness, "Success, why not, anyway, it's all a species."

Ma Xiaoshuai nodded repeatedly, gratefully said: "Then thank you, Auntie, don't worry, I can't do without you."

Lushang Mama waved her hand, a little displeased, "What do you mean, why raise money before it's planted." To be honest, promises are one thing, harvesting is another, and this Lushang Mama is also sincere. Do something for Ma Xiaoshuai. Anyway, there is not much land, and it is not troublesome to grow some vegetables. "Don't say that, you are kind to the two children in the family, and I am happy to help you. It doesn't matter if the money is not, anyway, this year It looks good, the harvest is definitely not bad in autumn, if you have something to eat, you can get some money back, and Xiaodouzi's mouth is idle..." Said for a long time with a satisfied face, feeling that it was going too far, towards Ma Xiaoshuai smiled sheepishly and shut up.

"I understand what Auntie means, but since I want to grow it, I have to make it clear in advance whether..."

"Mr. Zhang, don't look outside, let's talk about the future." Lushang's mother waved her hand and said cheerfully.

Ma Xiaoshuai smiled helplessly, "Auntie has already said so, it's not good for me to babble, so let's do it like this."

Lüshang's mother picked up the hoe and said to Ma Xiaoshuai: "Well, next time you bring seeds, remember to hurry up."

Ma Xiaoshuai rubbed his nose, "Well, Auntie, I brought the seeds, and I'll give them to you when I get back."

Lüshang's mother turned her head for a moment, then smiled and agreed and went home with her hoe.

Ergou stood by the side without interjecting for a long time, and finally couldn't help asking, "Grandpa, what seeds did we bring?"

Ma Xiaoshuai said with an inscrutable expression: "Good thing, you'll find out in a while."

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He and Ergou continued to wander around for a long time, chose a few good places, planned to plant fruit trees in the next spring, and returned to Lvshang's house in the afternoon.

"Teacher, you're back." Xiao Wan shouted tired at noon, and went back early in the morning. Now she was chatting with her new friend, the little hen from the Lvshang family, in the yard, clucking and clucking. , one muttered, the two didn't know what the other was talking about, Xiaowan harassed him for more than half an hour with undiminished interest, and finally changed the target when Ma Xiaoshuai came back.

Xiaodouzi on the side hurriedly recovered from watching Xiaowan's work, and when he saw Ma Xiaoshuai, he brought out a basin of water with a towel on his shoulders, and walked out to wash their faces when they were done. After all this, he went back to his little bench and sat down, propped his chin, and continued to harass Xiao Wan with his eyes, still looking obsessed.

The girl Lushang knew without thinking about it being dragged out by Zidi, and Ma Xiaoshuai was happy not to meet her to avoid embarrassment.

He wiped his face indiscriminately, rested in the yard for a while, and after sitting there for a while, Lushang's mother came back after finishing the work in the field.

"Auntie, you're back."

"Hey, I'm back." Mother Lushang wiped off her sweat, put down her hoe to the wall, and walked into the house with a smile.Knowing that Ma Xiaoshuai was talking about the seeds, Lüshang's mother didn't dare to delay, she washed and tidied up in a few strokes when she got back to the house, changed into clean clothes and came out, brought some tea bowls to serve tea, and then sat down. Next, he said to Ma Xiaoshuai: "Mr. Zhang will speak now, I'll listen."

Ma Xiaoshuai stood up and said, "Auntie, wait a minute, I'll show you two things." He turned around and went back to the room amidst the puzzled eyes of several people. Put it on the table, take out the tomatoes and distribute them to several people, "Try all of them, it's delicious." Take out one and pass it to Lvshang's mother, "Auntie, you should try it too, this is also a vegetable, produced in the north , can be fried or eaten raw.” I also took a bite of the sweet juice, “I still like to eat it raw.”

Lushang's mother felt precious when she heard this, held it carefully, took a bite, and praised: "En, it's delicious, it's really delicious."

Ergou and Xiaowan on one side, including Xiaodouzi, also insisted on agreeing, grinning foolishly after eating a big face.

Ma Xiaoshuai distributed among several people, took out a green chili from the basket, and shook it at Ergou, "Remember the hot pot?"

Er Gou was biting the tomato with his mouth full, he was taken aback when he heard this, and then nodded sharply as if thinking about it.

Handed over the chili, Ergou took it and said, "This is called chili, and this was the red one in the hot pot last time."

Ergou stared at Chili, and Lushang's mother looked blank, "Hot pot?"

Ma Xiaoshuai said with a smile: "Yes, Auntie may not have eaten it, so I will cook it myself for everyone to eat in the evening."

Lushang's mother waved her hands again and again, "No way, there is no reason to ask guests to cook."

Ma Xiaoshuai waved his hands indifferently, it happened to be time for lunch, he stood up as soon as he said what to do, the roundworm in the stomach of the second dog next to him had already been aroused by the appearance of the pepper, and he was staring at Ma Xiaoshuai all the time, hoping that this uncle would do it himself Alright, seeing that it was about to start, I immediately stood up with a look of joy on my face, and the familiar ones moved out the cauldrons from the kitchen one by one, and brought firewood to prepare the fire.

Lvshang's mother didn't persuade Ma Xiaoshuai, and could only help pick some fresh vegetables with a wry smile. At this time, Ma Xiaoshuai went into the house, got two packs of hot pot bottom ingredients from Tang Xiao, and started to get busy when the water boiled. While laying hands down, he took a bowl early and quietly put it in his arms, thinking that others hadn't seen it, giggling, and helping to throw vegetables into it.

It didn't take long for the pot to smell fragrant, and several people were eagerly holding their bowls, waiting for Ma Xiaoshuai's order to start.

Just when Zidi and Lvshang came back, they smelled the smell as soon as they entered the door. The girl Zidi originally talked about the cold war, but when she saw the hot pot, she remembered the smell of the last time, forgot the expression she should have, and smiled. Hua, too lazy to pay attention to Ma Xiaoshuai, the cannon fodder kitchen took out a bowl and stood looking at the pot, and the green dress was also called by Ma Xiaoshuai with a wry smile, and it didn't take long for it to start.

This meal was comfortable, and after cleaning up the dishes, my stomach was so full that I didn't want to move in the yard.

I just took this time to explain the situation to Lushang's mother. Tomatoes, carrots and peppers are planted in this season. They are all planted on the land on the mountain, and they will be harvested in a few months. Lushang's mother has never mentioned two things. Vegetables was also very interested, and he agreed, and finally he embarrassedly asked if he could keep some. Ma Xiaoshuai readily agreed, and Lushang's mother was also very happy. Started seedlings.

(End of this chapter)