Originally, only a few households in Shanshui Village owned handcarts, but after they earned money, almost every household acquired one.

Some families with many members even bought two vehicles.

A handcart can be used to haul firewood from the mountains, hay from the fields, and grain from the fields. It is also convenient for purchasing things when going out to the prefectural city. It is a common household item, and those who can afford it will own one. When they need it, they don't need to borrow one from elsewhere, and it is very convenient for their own use.

Shuiqing's family had enough carts to transport medicinal herbs to Yuhang, so they didn't borrow any from the villagers.

Shui Qing quickly finished her meal and said to Ling Ran, "There are about forty carts in the village. I'll go borrow some. Tomorrow you can go to Guangning Prefecture to buy some more carts and bring them back."

"Ling Ran, you're really lucky. This cart didn't have a harness before. Last time, when we confiscated those donkeys from Magistrate Wu, we gave each household one, and they made their own harnesses. We can borrow it today and use it right away."

Ling Ran stood up and walked out, replying, "Auntie, I'll take some people with me to tow the car back."

The potatoes were piled up in the open space outside the house. There were too many to fit in the warehouse. This was after more than ten days of making dried potatoes and potato flour. The potatoes were brought back by cart to be loaded onto the truck.

Shui Qing also thought of that.

Once inside the courtyard, Ling Ran waved his hand, and the strong men immediately stood up and followed him with practiced ease.

In the dining room, Hu's mother seized the opportunity to ask her son-in-law, "Is it true that Dajiang is going to Beidu?"

She was already worried when Dahe went to Jiangnan last month, but at least there was no war in Jiangnan. Why is Dahe going directly to Beidu this time?

Fan Jin nodded. "Yes, it's settled. Brother Bai will go too, but they're not on the same path. This matter can't be spread outside; only family members will know."

Mrs. Hu slumped into a chair and took a deep breath.

This is a matter that could cost her her head! How could she possibly tell anyone?

But, but "Isn't Dajiang a bit too small? Can he really go?" It was something he couldn't ask out loud. Beidu was too dangerous; how could he let Dajiang go there!

We absolutely cannot let the Yangtze River pass!

Fan Jin patiently explained, "Shuiqing said that only she and Dajiang know how to grow potatoes, and they grow them the best. She originally wanted to stop her from going, but Dajiang wanted to go himself, so she let him go."

Mother Hu blinked and suddenly felt that Dajiang's past wasn't entirely unacceptable.

"Since Dajiang wants to go, then let him go. It's easier for a boy to walk around outside. Just remind him to be careful."

Fan Jin smiled slightly, "Yes, I did. Besides, Da Jiang is farming in the rear, not a soldier charging into battle, so he's much safer."

Mother Hu was completely relieved this time.

There's nothing I can do about it. My son-in-law said that the two best people to grow potatoes are Dajiang and my daughter. My daughter is even planning to go by herself. Sigh, if only she had learned how to grow potatoes properly back then, she could have gone to Beidu in Dajiang's place this time.

Then she remembered that her son-in-law had mentioned that Bai Manshan was also going, but he was an adult and a businessman who traveled all over the country, so he should be fine. She asked with concern, "Is Ziqian not going to Beidu?"

Fan Jin shook his head.

Mrs. Hu breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Ziqian is not her biological grandson, they have spent so much time together, and she really can't bear to part with him.