Chapter 139 The price of new crops is so high? Madam is a living Bodhisattva
It’s not that people don’t want to be calm, it’s simply impossible to be calm!
They have been growing crops all their lives. They are considered lucky if they can produce 200 to 300 kilograms of rice and wheat per mu. How could they have ever heard of 600 to 700 kilograms?
Not to mention those two things called sweet potatoes and potatoes, which yielded 4,000 to 5,000 kilograms per mu?! How could the yield be so high?
They all thought they were dreaming or had heard it wrong.
If something so productive existed, would no one in the world ever starve to death again? Would they be able to eat their fill every day?
Many people were so excited that their eyes were filled with tears, and they wanted to kneel down on the ground to express their inner excitement.
They were certain that the lady must be a living Bodhisattva who saved people from suffering, otherwise how could she have such good things?
"Husband, Madam, do these crops really yield so much per acre?"
Xiong Dahai asked in disbelief, his heart trembling.
"It should be possible. These are all brought back from other countries. Maybe there will be less due to climate and environmental reasons."
Xiao Ying lowered everyone's psychological expectations a little bit, so that everyone seemed to be more accepting.
"Even if the production is only half, we won't have to worry about going hungry in the future."
Zhou Meng was almost in tears, but he quickly thought of another question and showed some worry.
“Madam, if you let our family raise crayfish, can we still farm?”
But the madam said that she would only be responsible for their food until the first harvest season. Wouldn’t their family have to buy food by then?
So by that time I should have saved a lot of money, but I always felt unsatisfied, and farming still gave me more security.
Xiao Ying said, "As long as you still have the energy to open up the wasteland, you can certainly plant it, but the first priority is to raise the crayfish well."
"Please rest assured, ma'am. We will definitely raise the crayfish first and then consider farming." Zhou Meng immediately assured happily.
Another man named Ge Zhen asked, "Madam, do we have to plant every crop?"
If not, then everyone would definitely prefer to grow high-yielding and edible crops, as things like red strips and corn seem to be useless.
Xiao Ying said, "Every kind must be planted. I have a use for all of these crops, but the quantity to plant is up to you."
"For example, if a family has reclaimed ten acres of land, they should plant at least one acre of each crop, and the rest should follow this ratio."
"The first season's seeds will be provided free of charge. Farmers will have to hand over 70% of the harvest, and you can handle the remaining 30% yourself. These seeds are not seasonal and can be planted at least twice a year."
Everyone was a little hesitant when they heard that 70% had to be handed over, but when they thought about the high yield, the remaining 30% was still a lot, even more than what they had planted for themselves before.
Besides, they were all bought by Madam after all. It was already good that Madam was willing to leave 30% for them. Even 10% would be enough for their food and drink for a year.
Xiao Ying added, "If you want to sell the remaining 30%, you can only sell it to me. I will buy it at the market price."
"For example, rice and wheat are priced according to the best quality crops. New crops like sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, and rapeseed are priced at no less than ten wen per catty, and red strips are priced between eight and ten wen."
Just as he finished speaking, another gasp was heard in the cave, and everyone was stunned again.
The prices of these new crops are so high?!
Especially sweet potatoes and potatoes, which have high yields per mu, wouldn’t one mu be able to sell for forty or fifty taels of silver?
Even if they only have 30% left, they can still get more than ten taels. If they plant ten acres, wouldn’t they get hundreds of taels!
Thinking of this, everyone's eyes were burning with excitement, and they couldn't wait to get started.
No wonder the lady said that you can make a lot of money by farming, it is true that you can make money!
Now no one thinks 30% is too little, or even thinks it's too much. Even 10% would satisfy them.
"Madam, is everything you said true?"
Ge Zhen asked boldly, and the others also stared at Xiao Ying with burning eyes.
"We can sign the contract then." Xiao Ying reassured everyone: "As long as you work hard to farm for me, I will return the indentures to you in ten years."
Some people's eyes suddenly lit up. Who would be willing to sell themselves into slavery if they were not forced to do so?
They should be able to save a lot of money in these ten years. After ten years, whether they continue to farm here or go somewhere else, I believe they will be able to live a good life.
When I think about it this way, I feel that the future is very promising.
"Of course, I have to say some ugly things upfront."
Xiao Ying's voice suddenly turned cold, and everyone felt a chill running down their spines, and their fiery hearts also turned cold.
"I won't interfere with your going out, but you can't spread a single word about the high-yield crops and crayfish, or else this green mountain will be your burial place."
She was not joking. These high-yield crops were of great importance and could not be leaked without her permission, otherwise it would likely cause trouble.
Everyone was silent.
After a while, someone said, "Please rest assured, Madam. We will keep this secret."
The lady is so good to them, they must never do anything to let her down.
Their lives and property are in the hands of the lady, and she has the right to punish them.
"Okay, that's about all I have to say. Let's take a break today and start building the house tomorrow. It won't be too late to open up the land after the house is built."
After some threats and inducements, Xiao Ying believed that these people should have remembered it in their hearts.
"Yes, ma'am."
The pressure dissipated and everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The lady was so scary when her face was cold.
After giving some more instructions, Xiao Ying took Ling Yun and He Changgui away.
After they walked a long way, He Changgui asked in confusion, "Madam, you let them distribute the food themselves. Aren't you worried that someone will grab someone else's share?"
Xiao Ying gave him a meaningful look and said, "This is a test for them. This way we can know who is pretending to obey but actually disobeying."
He Changgui suddenly realized and secretly prayed for those people in his heart, hoping that no one would be too smart for their own good.
"Lingyun, starting tomorrow you will clear out the wild animals nearby. Bring back any beasts you find. Be careful."
Xiao Ying gave another order.
"Yes, ma'am." Ling Yun gladly accepted the order and took the opportunity to test his skills.
It was already 11:00 PM when the three of them got home, mainly because He Changgui was holding them back.
He felt guilty and curious. Ling Yun was fine, but the lady's physical strength was so good.
Thinking about the way the lady treated them last night, he always felt that the lady was more mysterious than he had imagined.
The two cooks were already preparing dinner, Kang Ruolan and Miao Guihua were taking care of the main room, and Yu Yejin was practicing speaking. Today, he could already say three or four words in a row, and his progress was rapid.
Li Jincheng and his friend were busy in the backyard, preparing to buy some chicks, ducklings and rabbits to raise in two days, and also to raise a few pigs.
Chen Xinghai has returned and is talking to Shi Li in the study. The two seem to be getting along well.
Everyone had something to do. Xiao Ying nodded with satisfaction, feeling that this huge house had become warm and cozy.
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