When Li Erlang returned home, Li Yan and Old Man Li were discussing the planting of medicinal herbs with the villagers at the clan leader's house.

One of the old men said, "Head, we don't have much land at home. If we plant medicinal herbs on it, my family won't be able to survive!"

Even though Chief Li had told them that they could still intercrop beans on the land where Forsythia was grown, the villagers still did not dare to take the risk.

Firstly, they are really afraid of being poor. If something unexpected happens, all their harvest will be gone. They don’t want to gamble, and they dare not gamble!

On the other hand, having lived for most of their lives, they had never seen the intercropping that Patriarch Li talked about, so they still had some concerns in their hearts and wanted to wait and see for a while!

Someone echoed, "Yes, Chief, I see there are some forsythia on our hills. We can pick them in the fall and make money. As for planting them next year, it's not too late!"

Indeed, among the hills near Lijia Village, the hill where Li Yan bought the most forsythia is the one with the most. There are also some on the other hills nearby, but the number is not much!

Chief Li waved his hand and said, "I'm just telling everyone about this matter according to Second Girl's wishes. Whether you're willing or not is entirely up to you. I won't force you. If you don't want to, you can go back and rest! I called everyone here today to discuss this matter!"

Most of the villagers have been busy with spring plowing these days. They don’t have cows at home and are very tired after a day of hard work. After hearing what the patriarch said, they all went home to rest!

Most of the villagers left, and only about ten households stayed, including several families who helped the Li family replant the crops last time.

Chief Li said to the remaining villagers, "Since you are willing to give it a try, go back and clear the land first, and then follow Second Girl's instructions!"

After discussing the matter of growing medicinal herbs at the clan leader's house, the two left.

When Li Yan returned home, Li Erlang was sitting under the oil lamp waiting for his daughter: "What are you doing going to the clan leader's house with your grandfather?"

Li Yan found a small stool and sat down next to her father. "I just went to the clan leader's house with my grandfather to persuade the villagers to plant forsythia. If this market is built, there will definitely be a lot of merchants coming to our place, and we will definitely have no trouble selling medicinal herbs!"

"Although this is a good thing, I'm afraid everyone still has some concerns. I'm afraid most villagers are unwilling to do it!" Li Erlang said lightly.

"Yes, there are, but not many. Only about ten families are willing to give it a try!" Li Yan said truthfully.

"Your intentions are good, but a forced melon won't be sweet. Just teach those who are willing!"

"Oh, Dad, I'm planning to buy some more wasteland to grow medicinal herbs. I'll plant a few more kinds of other herbs. The wasteland isn't worth much anyway, so using it to grow medicinal herbs is a great way to make money!"

In fact, Li Yan wanted to make the medicinal materials of Lijia Village into a business card. When the merchants mentioned medicinal materials, they would think of their Lijia Village. However, such an idea requires the joint efforts of the whole village. Now, only if she made some achievements first will it be convincing!

Li Erlang was now completely convinced of his daughter's talent for business. After a moment's thought, he said, "Let your father help you with this matter. Tomorrow you need to discuss the investment with Young Master Qin and the merchants in the city! I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you to buy the land!"

Speaking of this, Li Yan hurriedly asked, "Are there any difficulties now? How much will each merchant have to contribute?"

"Basically, we will carry out the plan you wrote. Now the only thing left to discuss is the funding. The labor, materials, and decorations for building this market will cost at least a thousand taels of silver. If you want to rent a shop, it will cost at least a hundred taels of silver!" Li Erlang explained.

Li Yan nodded: "I can still get a hundred taels of silver. Dad, remember to leave a shop in the market for uncle. With a fixed place, uncle's business will be easier!"

As for the food shop that he was going to open, he would just cooperate with Qin Yue for the time being. After all, he didn't have much savings. After buying the shop for his uncle, the remaining money would be used to purchase wasteland and medicinal seedlings, which was also a top priority!

The father and daughter talked for a while before going back to their rooms to rest!