The wheat in the fields was gradually turning yellow, and it was almost time to harvest. During this period, Wu Jiazhen went to the farms in the suburbs almost every day. He also urged the villagers to patrol day and night to guard the wheat fields to prevent anyone with bad intentions from stealing the grain.
The public security in Linyong County was originally very good under Wu Jiazhen's rule. There have not been any serious incidents such as street robbery in the city for many years.
However, as a large number of refugees poured into the county, thefts and robberies occurred from time to time, and there was even a case of murder for food. If Wu Jiazhen hadn't used his thunderous methods, he had quickly captured the person and sentenced him to death.
They moved the refugees to temporary relief centers and kept them under strict supervision, but they didn't know what kind of chaos they would become.
"This spring has been severely affected by drought, and a reduction in wheat production is a foregone conclusion. Now we can only hope for clear winds and sunny weather during harvest, so that farmers can safely put the grain into granaries."
Wu Jiazhen stood in the yard and looked up at the sky, "Don't let it rain, otherwise this season's crops will be in vain."
The old slave on the side also said, "The common people live their lives based on the income from the fields. If they really can't make enough money, their family will have no way to survive."
"That's exactly what I said."
"father."
Wu Xibin came back from outside, "It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
Wu Jiazhen snorted coldly, "You know it's so late, so why don't you come back earlier?"
Wu Xibin said in surprise, "Dad, who provoked you?"
"Who else but you."
"Me? How did I attract you?"
Wu Xibin thought he was being unreasonable, "I went to the academy early in the morning. After school, I changed my clothes and went out again. I haven't seen you all day. Why did I provoke you?"
Seeing his innocent look, Wu Jiazhen became even more angry, "Do you know what time it is now?"
Wu Xibin felt guilty when he asked, "...I won't do it next time."
Wu Jiazhen frowned, "Is that girl Qi'er pestering you again?"
"My cousin didn't pester me."
"Then you are pestering her."
"..."
Wu Xibin was speechless.
Seeing this, Wu Jiazhen had a headache, "After the Dragon Boat Festival, you can go to Zhoucheng."
The autumn examination was in August, so there was no need to start so early, but he was afraid that this boy would be indulged in love and neglect his studies, so he wanted to send him away as soon as possible to save him from being angry every day.
"I made an agreement with Wen Jin before that we would go together, but it turns out he went on a study tour and I don't know when he will come back."
Wu Xibin didn't want to leave Xie Qi, so he talked to Yan Wenjin, saying that he would wait for him to come back and set off together.
Such a far-fetched reason made Wu Jiazhen laugh angrily, "Okay, you are a gentleman who keeps his promises, and you can keep your promises, so just wait..."
Just as he was about to leave with his sleeves, he suddenly had another idea, "Government must focus on people's livelihood. I don't need to explain the meaning of this. It's just that knowledge cannot be empty talk, it must be practiced to produce true results. So, starting from tomorrow,
I'll leave the temporary relief shelter to you..."
Wu Xibin frowned, "I have wanted to tell dad about this for a long time. There are many young and strong people among the refugees. They are not crippled or lame. They can obviously support themselves, but they do nothing and just wait for the county government.
People who would rather live with two bowls of porridge and water a day than put in any effort should not be sympathized with."
After a pause, he continued, "My son said that there is no need to build any temporary relief shelter, but it makes them lazy, just waiting to eat ready-made food all day long, it is natural..."
"As the saying goes, rice grows with love and rice hates enemies. Dad worked hard to raise food from the gentry and country folk to feed them. They may not appreciate it, but if one day dad can't bring out food, they will definitely be dissatisfied. Now I give it to you from time to time.
If there is more blockage, there may be some troubles."
Seeing that Wu Jiazhen remained silent, Wu Xibin added, "My son does not agree with the neighboring county's approach of driving away the refugees, but my father's method of taking them in is not a long-term solution..."
Wu Jiazhen looked at him deeply and said, "Go to the study to talk."
On this day off, Chu Ning and Fang Shengyu took Xiao Huihui into the mountain early in the morning. They had a clear goal and went straight to the topic, which was to dig ginseng.
In order to keep it secret, Fang Shengyu did not take the nurse with him, only Liuzi and Zhuzhu followed him. There was also an older man who was specially invited by Fang Shengyu to gather herbs and was also a tenant of his family. This man's surname was Jia, Jia Dong, and everyone called him Jia.
Lao Liu.
"Here we are, right here."
Chu Ning took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Have a rest first and dig again later."
Fang Shengyu couldn't wait to ask, "Old Jia, can you tell me how old this ginseng is?"
"Third Young Master, wait a moment."
Jia Laoliu didn't bother to wipe his sweat, and quickly put down his backpack, took out a small hoe from it, and carefully dug the soil, "Look, this branch should be an old ginseng, but the specific age depends on the reed head."
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Fang Shengyu watched him dig ginseng with great interest, and from time to time asked Liuzi and Zhuzhu to give him water to wipe his sweat, "It's not easy to find a treasure, you have to be more careful, so as not to damage it."
"Don't worry, Third Young Master, my men are careful."
Jia Laoliu was indeed very careful and attentive. He did not hesitate to tear off even a hair-thin ginseng beard. He was extremely meticulous, but the speed was too slow.
At first, Fang Shengyu was still interested, but gradually he lost his temper, "It's been half an hour, why haven't you finished it yet?"
Jia Laoliu said with a smile, "Digging ginseng is a delicate job, so don't rush it, otherwise you will damage the roots and it will be worthless."
Seeing that Fang Shengyu couldn't wait any longer, Chu Ning took him to see the Ganoderma lucidum. As a result, the little fat man went crazy when he saw the Ganoderma lucidum. He screamed and started to break it off. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stop him, "Fang Shengyu! That's enough for you.
Ah, I have never seen any good ones. They are just like a robber. They are bunched up when they come up. They are still small, so if you break them off, how can they grow again in the future?"
"Don't I still have a few little ones left? Don't worry, they will never be lost."
Fang Shengyu smiled like a fool while holding a few Ganoderma lucidum flowers in his hands, "Are there any more? Are there any more in the mountains? Take me there quickly, it's so fun to pick these things."
Chu Ning hehe.
Last time, I don’t know who wanted to throw away the Ganoderma lucidum she had worked so hard to collect.
The two of them went back after playing around, and Jia Laoliu dug out the ginseng and said, "Third Young Master, Miss Chu, come and see, this ginseng is of extraordinary quality, it is really a rare good thing."
Hearing what he said, Fang Shengyu was even happier than Chu Ning, "Liu Zi, give him a red envelope."
Chu Ning pursed her lips and admired the ginseng with a slight smile, without even being polite to him. Liuzi and Zhuzi had long been used to this, but Jia Laoliu thought too much and thought she and Fang Shengyu were a couple, so his attitude became even more intense.
Be humble.
After climbing the mountain for a long time, the little food he had eaten in the morning had already been digested. Although it was not yet noon, little Huihui was already hungry. He went for a walk and brought back two pheasants and asked Chu Ning to give them to him.
It's called beggar's chicken.
Chu Ning laughed, "This kid's taste is not the same as his mother's. She eats roasted rabbit all the time without getting tired of it, but he prefers roasted chicken. After eating beggar's chicken, he fell in love with it again.
, as long as he catches me, he will ask me to do it for him."
Fang Shengyu said with great interest, "Xiao Huihui, don't just look after yourself, we are also hungry. Go quickly and catch a few more. Let's all have a taste of what these beggar chickens taste like."
Looking at the little Hui Hui who flew out in a gust of wind, Jia Laoliu blinked in confusion. Why did he look like a wolf? Why did Young Master Fang San say it was a dog?