Chapter 307 Take advantage of small gains and suffer big losses
When Geng Ruchun and Su Qiaoniang came over, Chen Yu first took a look at Su Qiaoniang's figure. She was still not very pregnant despite being four months pregnant, and her clothes were too wide in winter to hide her body. She was in much better spirits than this time last year.
The two came in and saluted Chen Yu. Chen Yu waved his hand: "Sit down. Our family has a good harvest in the fields this year. You two have contributed a lot to it. Now we are talking about corn. Let's listen to Ruchun."
idea.”
Although Geng Ruchun was not as nervous as Pan Yuling, facing his mother-in-law, he felt a kind of blood-suppressing fear: "Mom, our family has a good harvest because of good planting and good fertilizer. I didn't do anything."
"It's like spring. It's no small matter to sow a seed in spring and take care of it through summer and autumn. Our family doesn't praise it, nor can we suppress it. It will happen as it should." Chen Yu lowered his eyes: "I think.
What I’m hearing is what your plans are for next year.”
Geng Ruchun is different from his sons. Chen Yu will not arrange for Geng Ruchun like he arranged for several sons. He will only take the next step if he has the confidence in his heart.
"Mom, then I've just thought of what I'm going to say. If I'm not right, please remind me again." Geng Ruchun put his hands on his knees and thought for a while before saying: "We have a good harvest this year and have many fields. In order not to let
The fields are in drought, so we dug ditches and built sluice gates, but half of the fields will have to be taken back next year. We dig ditches every year, but others can use them every year, but it's still in vain."
Chen Yu tapped the table gently and nodded slightly. It was like this. It was much more convenient. No one was a fool.
Everyone is smart, but it seems that the Su family is a bit stupid for spending money to dig ditches.
"We have not skipped fertilizer this year. In the same field, our seedlings are green and grow taller and stronger. The ears of sorghum are half an inch longer than those of others. When this fertilizer is put into the ground, they all
I can see it, so I'm worried that there won't be many fields to plant next year. Even if they want to continue planting for us, they will have to increase the price." After Geng Ruchun said this, he slowly relaxed and looked up at Chen Yu: "
Mom, why don’t we not rent their land, harvest their grain, rent land elsewhere to grow, rent it for a few more years, and sign the deed even if we don’t want to regret it.”
Chen Yu raised his eyes: "It's a good idea, but there are rumors circulating around that people will say that our Su family is not kind. You can get an official position because of your fertilizer and farming experience, are you willing?"
"Ah?" Geng Ruchun exclaimed. Knowing that he was being rude, he quickly stood up and clasped his fists and bowed to apologize.
Chen Yu said calmly: "I have read in books that there was a talk about Da Sinong in the previous dynasty."
Su Sanlang's face turned pale instantly and he was about to speak.
"There is definitely no such thing as a farming officer in our little Qingniu County, but it is still very important to have an agricultural officer, and you can do it. As for whether this thing will happen, we have to wait and see. Let me ask you if you really have such a job.
When the time comes, do you dare to take it?" Chen Yu said.
Su Sanlang slowly exhaled a long breath. It was really scary just now. Da Sinong was an official in charge of Qiangu affairs in the previous dynasty, and was one of the Nine Qings. Fortunately, my mother later became an agricultural official, otherwise I would have to stop him.
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Geng Ruchun couldn't sit still and secretly looked at Su Qiaoniang.
Su Qiaoniang glared at him: "What do you think I'm going to do? What I said is very clear. This agricultural officer is just teaching the people how to farm. We can't waste our land. If it doesn't work, just call those people over and teach them how to farm."
They won't let you investigate the case."
"Oh." Geng Ruchun took a deep breath: "Mom, I can do it."
Chen Yu smiled, what can be done or not? The imperial court came to ask for grain seeds and fertilizer formulas, and gave the family a plaque to record the merits. It was too vain. It would be more beneficial to find a farm officer for Geng Ruchun. Besides, Su
No matter how good the family is at farming, they will never be able to grow as much land as Lecheng Prefecture, but with the agricultural officer, at least the family will be able to harvest various grains from Qingniu County throughout the year.
Grain is needed to make wine, and grain is also needed to make sauce. The amount of grain affects the pricing of your own goods.
"The letter from the imperial court will not arrive at our Su family until next year. Our Lecheng Mansion will plant corn this year. The prefect Li has discussed this matter with me in advance. Now I have told you two important things. I have some ideas."
You can say it now, and we will discuss it after saying it. If you have no idea for a while, go back and think about it carefully. When you want to say something, come to me." Chen Yu rubbed his forehead, feeling a little tired.
None of these people had anything to say. They always felt that all the big and small things at home were in my mother's mind. Seeing that my mother looked tired, they all got up and left.
Chen Yu stopped Zheng Yuee.
"Mom, what do you want to give me?" Zheng Yue'e asked, sitting next to Chen Yu.
Chen Yu leaned on the soft pillow, closed her eyes and rested: "From the beginning of the year to the end, the most important thing is for the whole family to get together and celebrate the New Year. I want to discuss with Yue'e and let Qiaoniang's family come to my house to celebrate the New Year. I don't know if the girl is out of the family."
Can I go back to my parents’ house to celebrate the New Year?”
"Oh, my mother, what's wrong? We don't care if other people's homes are OK or not! Let my daughter-in-law handle this matter." Zheng Yue'e agreed immediately with a smile. Why did her mother ask if it was OK? She was clearly doing it for herself.
Face, otherwise this matter could still be asked on her own head? Zheng Yue'e also seemed to have a clear mind.
Chen Yu raised his eyelids and looked at Zheng Yue'e. He also smiled and said: "I originally wanted to give the position of agricultural officer to the second son, but the Su family's caravan has to be managed by someone. Not to mention the second son's calm temperament, Qi Yu can also be given the position."
rest assured."
Mentioning this, Zheng Yue'e's expression became solemn: "Mom, do you mean that the caravan is a person who prays for jade?"
"That's right!" Chen Yu patted Zheng Yue'e's arm: "You are the head daughter-in-law of our family. We can't hide the secrets of this family from you. Remember, the Su family is taking advantage of the situation. From the beginning to now
It's all like this. When others see our life rising from the ground, there are people supporting us behind the scenes. We ourselves have to be aware of it."
Zheng Yuee'e nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, I will keep this in my heart."
"You, you have a lot to worry about in the future. Not to mention the big Su family, Qianxiu and Shao Li were both chosen by Qiyu. You have to be steady at any time. The Su family can't take advantage of it or take advantage of it.
A big loss."
Zheng Yue'e sighed softly: "Mom, I'm not a wealthy person. You help me manage our family's affairs. I'm really afraid that I can't do this to make my mother feel sad."
"No, it is good to have a city, but it is difficult for people who have a city to be loyal. You are a loyal person, so I can rest assured that our family will be in your hands. Logically speaking, you sisters-in-law are all good, the third child
The whole family should go to Lecheng Mansion. Harmony between the sisters-in-law is the main thing, and they have to be controlled in their hearts. The third daughter-in-law is too ill-intentioned." Chen Yu also sighed: "I scared you last time, so I can control it.
I don’t know how long it will take, let’s wait and see.”
Zheng Yuee'e's heart felt like a puddle of water, her mother was really not confused at all.
It’s not like she didn’t notice what happened just now. As soon as her mother praised Liangxiu, Liangxiu quickly mentioned her hard work as a housekeeper. This sounded like nothing wrong but she couldn’t bear to think about it carefully. Zheng Yue’e held Chen Yu’s hand tightly: “Mother, I understand.
Already."
Chen Yu raised her eyelids to look at Zheng Yuee, and raised the corners of her lips into a smile.
This year, Zheng Yuee'e has changed the most! Good thing!