strictlysupreme Chapter 261 Sense of accomplishment
Chapter 261 Sense of accomplishment
After the Spring Ploughing Festival, the climate becomes not only pleasant for people, but also suitable for all things.
Farming work was carried out in an orderly manner. Benefiting from the time advantage of the hot spring valley in raising seedlings, the paddy fields in the village, the farms of Yiyi, Bailu, Yanan, and Xiaojiu's agricultural research institute all started planting rice one month earlier than others. Moreover, the seedlings raised in the hot spring valley had strong roots and stems, and they would survive as long as they took root and sprouted after being transplanted.
When others started to raise seedlings, they had already transplanted them. This time difference was very perfect. The work on the paddy fields came to an end, and the next step was to cultivate the dry land. Since spring wheat pays the most attention to the season, after the Lantern Festival, the original cultivated land is basically planted with spring wheat, and spring sowing is done and autumn harvest is ready. The remaining part of the land is newly reclaimed or newly purchased land. This part of the land is not small. Xiaojiu plans to plant beans all over, which can be planted for two seasons. In the farms of Yiyi, Bailu, and Yanan, fruit trees are planted in the mountains and dry land, and beans are intercropped. This intercropping method can be planted for several years. When the fruit trees grow up, they will not be planted anymore, and they can be replaced by raising chickens, ducks, geese, etc. in the orchard. This is the idea of the three sisters Yiyi. The main reason is that it is inconvenient for them to take care of it, so they all choose to run the farm once and for all. The farm purchased by Shen Wen for them has a superior geographical location, backed by mountains and facing water, which is perfect for farming! In the words of the little landlords Yiyi and Bailu, in three years the mountains will be full of free-range chickens, ducks and geese, and the workers will be running all over the ground picking up eggs every day. Haha... just thinking about the picture is so beautiful.
Yiyi's farm mainly grows chestnuts and kiwis, and plants miscellaneous fruit trees at intervals, such as peach trees, plum trees, apricot trees, pear trees, apple trees, grapefruit trees, tangerine trees, orange trees, jujube trees, lemons, pomegranates, etc., to divide the orchard into sections. Bailu's farm orchard mainly grows apple trees and grapefruit trees, and also uses miscellaneous fruit trees to divide the orchard. Yanan's farm mainly grows jujube trees and orange trees, and also uses miscellaneous fruit trees to divide the orchard. Their method is to diversify the varieties and reduce the pests and diseases caused by a single variety.
After two months of hard work, we finally finished cultivating all the land in early April. The sun and rain nourished the seedlings, and the land was full of green. The growth was very gratifying. The wilderness turned into green land, which made people feel a sense of accomplishment! Xiaojiu and others also returned to the village one after another. Xiaojiu stayed in the Agricultural Research Institute for two months. He ran to the fields with the researchers every day. He was exposed to the wind and sun, and his skin color darkened several degrees.
The content of agricultural research can be extensive. In addition to checking the planting conditions and growth, there are also observations of pests. Xiaojiu, under the advice of Yiyi and Bailu, hung a wind oil lamp at the head of the field at night to attract flying insects to fall into the trap set in the water tank. The lights were turned off early the next morning and the pests were killed. This is a physical method of killing insects. Through the experiments of the institute, the effect is remarkable and it has also been promoted in various villages. The researchers opened their minds, brainstormed, and borrowed the method of killing insects with wind lamps. Using wind power, they also made a small windmill to drive the drum hammer to break the basin to make a sound to drive away birds and scare mice. In making irrigation tools such as keel waterwheels, the researchers also competed to see whose keel waterwheel can irrigate more water and save labor. In general, except for the lack of technology and hard work, the Agricultural Research Institute is considered to be operating normally and has played its due role.
The Agricultural Research Institute has also made some innovations in agricultural tools, such as the curved plow, which occupies an important position in farming culture. This plow, unlike the heavy straight plow, uses a curved shaft to change the way the cultivator uses force, making it more labor-saving; the plow wall is located above the plow blade and can be used to turn the soil; the plow level is located above the plow arrow, and the depth of plowing can be adjusted by adjusting the height of the plow arrow; the plow disc is located at the front end of the plow, which is used to pull the yoke of the ox to facilitate the turning of the oxen, saving animal power. The curved plow uses the power of the oxen to move across the field, which is of great help to improve agricultural labor and also reflects the collective farming wisdom of agricultural researchers. The plow is a good plow, even if it is still made of wood. If it can be replaced with iron, it will be amazing!
"Since the plow has been improved, raising oxen is a big business. Just selling oxen and popularizing them to thousands of households is a big business. Planting and breeding means planting and breeding. We need to do both!" Bai Lu, who was about to give birth, collapsed on the sofa chaise longue and gave suggestions enthusiastically. As soon as she said this, the three men in her family collapsed on the sofa backrest. They worked so hard to meet the deadline just to go home and accompany their wives to give birth, but their wives also arranged new breeding projects for them. It's impossible, not for the time being!
"What are you doing? Am I wrong?" Bai Lu asked, still unaware of herself.
"Yes, what my wife said is right, but we have been rushing to work recently and we are all exhausted. What my wife said needs to be considered in the long run!" Ye Xiao was worried that she would get angry, so he quickly comforted her. Now, my wife's belly is bulging, and no one dares to provoke her. Besides, the little ancestor in her belly is moving more and more frequently, often punching and kicking inside, causing her belly to bulge, which is frightening to watch.
"That's right! It's time to rest for a while. I guess everyone is staying at home recently. I feel like this guy in my belly is eager to come out. It's kicking me so hard." Bai Lu stroked her belly and interacted with the baby.
"Yes, we are all at home! Let the people below take care of the things outside, and the three of us brothers will stay with our wife! Don't worry!" Ye Xiao said while rubbing Bai Lu's legs.
"...Okay! You all should have a good rest these days, and don't worry or be anxious. I know that there is still some time before the due date." Bai Lu actually wanted to say that she didn't need so many people to accompany her, but then she thought that there was no one else available, so she just accepted it.
"Xiaojiu just came back today, so you and Xiaoliu should go and arrange your own affairs first. I will be here to accompany my wife, and we will have dinner together!" Ye Xiao drove them away, so that the two brothers could have their own space and take care of their personal affairs, so that they would have the energy to take care of their wives later.
"Okay, Third Brother! I have to go back to the courtyard to tidy up and clean the bed that I haven't slept in for a long time." Xiaojiu got up quickly and pulled Xiaoliu back to his own courtyard. He kept muttering to Xiaoliu to help share some of the work, but Xiaoliu just smiled and said nothing.
"What? My yard has been renovated inside and out? A lot of furniture in the room has been replaced... Oh~ This bed is so big? I thought I entered my wife's room!" Xiao Jiu muttered to himself, and was completely shocked when he saw the big bed in his room!
"Third brother said to prepare for taking care of the baby. A big bed is more convenient for taking care of the baby. Besides, after my wife gives birth, shouldn't you and I... get closer to her?" Xiaoliu's voice became lower and lower, and Xiaojiu's ears felt hot. He didn't expect that his family had prepared everything for him. This is the happiness of having family members take care of him.