But thinking that he still needed to entertain Shen Jia, he had to put his excitement back in his stomach and continue chatting with Shen Jia.
Thanks to the villagers' active help, the soybean threshing work was completed quickly. Since the crushed soybean straw can be used as fertilizer for the fields, it can be collected later.
If the villagers don't want it, they can wait until the threshing and crushing work is completed, and Shen Jia and his team can come back to take it away. They can also raise the horses and cows in the workshop.
In short, there will be no waste, and the next step is to start checking the weight.
After seeing the size and quality of this batch of soybeans, everyone realized why Shen had said in the contract that if any fraud was discovered, it would be severely punished.
Everyone originally thought they could take advantage of a loophole, but now they see that without the seeds provided by the Shen family, you simply cannot grow such good soybeans, and the adulteration can be seen at a glance.
The soybeans in front of me are almost twice as big as ordinary soybeans, and the color is much darker than ordinary soybeans. The flavor is rich and the grains are full. They are really high-quality soybeans. I wonder how good the products made with such soybeans will taste.
What shocked everyone the most was the soybean yield per mu. When we were planting, we knew the yield would be high just by looking at the number of plants and pods. But when we saw it with our own eyes, we were still surprised.
Old Man Li looked at and listened to the numbers reported by the other side. He was so surprised that he couldn't speak for a moment. Then he asked loudly in disbelief:
"What did you say? Five thousand three hundred pounds!"
The others were so surprised that they took a deep breath and thought: My goodness, based on the calculation of one cent per catty, Old Man Li's family will have an extra five taels of silver income this year.
If we had followed the old way of working, after deducting taxes, food for the family, and money earned from wheat, it would have been considered a great harvest if we could still save two taels. Now with this extra income, life in the future will be wonderful.
Old man Li himself was very surprised. He was also an old hand at growing crops and had seen all kinds of scenes, but today's scene really shocked him.
If they expand their business next year and earn more than ten taels a year, and grow some wheat for their own consumption, their life will be happier than in the town.
After checking the amount, Li Mingshu counted out five taels and three hundred coins from the wooden box he brought and handed it to Old Man Li, reminding him:
"Third Uncle, here's your money. If you think it's right, just put your fingerprint on it and it will be yours."
Looking at the white silver, Old Man Li felt more real. He quickly stuffed the silver into his arms and pressed the red handprint.
Seeing this, others also followed the same pattern. Originally, Shen Jia estimated that it would take three days to complete the task in Lijia Village, but now it seems that two days is enough. You can't imagine the determination of poor people to make money.
A steady stream of soybeans were delivered to the workshop's warehouse. Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Jia asked Xu Zhao to drive the carriage back.
Of course, their car was also filled with soybeans, after all, this would save other people the trouble of making a trip.
The continuous harvest for half a month really makes people dare not underestimate the Shen's workshop. Its credit and status among the people are rising, and Shen Jia's name is mentioned again and again. This time it can be said to be a win-win situation for all three parties.
People are even more excited to see what surprises they will bring next, especially whether they will have another such collaboration next year?
This question is not only what ordinary people want to know, Wu Wei is also very curious. He just finished his inspection of this cooperation and rushed to the Shen family to ask about Shen Jia's future plans.
He also said with emotion: "The seeds my niece got from the capital this year are really good. This is the first time I have seen such good results in all these years. The yield has doubled compared to the past. It seems that I have been too confined to one place over the years. I should go to other places to look for opportunities.
I wonder if my niece has any other plans for the future? Since this year's collaboration has been so successful, do you have any other plans for next year?
To be honest, he was not afraid of losing face in front of Shen Jia. He felt that everything he did was worth it so that the people could continue to make money.
After hearing what Magistrate Wu said, Shen Jia was a little nervous, worried that the secret he had been hiding would be discovered.
However, no one knew where Maoyuan Grain Shop had collected this batch of seeds in such a short time. As long as she insisted that it had nothing to do with her, no one should be able to find out. Moreover, her fertilizer also played a big role in it.
This is a good thing for everyone, so no one should get to the bottom of it. She can only keep hinting to herself in her heart.
Moreover, their workshop really needs a stable supply of goods. According to current plans, more growers will definitely be needed to join in the future.
According to the data obtained yesterday, the yield per mu of fertilized sandy land like Lijia Village fluctuates around 500 kilograms, while that of unfertilized land is around 420 kilograms.
This is mainly because the fertilizers she has developed so far contain relatively simple elements, and the yield increase is only about 20%, so there is still a lot of room for development in the future.
Currently, there is a quantity of about 4,000 tons piled up in the warehouse. In addition to daily use, a portion is reserved for next year's planting. It seems that the reservation system is more suitable this year.
After Shen Jia pondered over it, he told County Magistrate Wu his idea, "I don't know how much sandy land is suitable for planting in our entire county. If it is suitable, we definitely hope to expand the scale next year.
You probably also know that in addition to the five shops in Linyuan County, we also have a shop in the provincial capital and the four surrounding counties. There will definitely be more than that in the future.
The amount of soybeans needed is certainly increasing. I hope Uncle Shi can tell us the specific situation of the land in this county so that we can make plans."
After hearing what Shen Jia said, Wu Wei realized that he seemed to have been a bit presumptuous in coming today, and said with an awkward smile:
"Hahaha! My niece is right. We still need to think it over carefully. I'll take care of this matter when I get back, and we'll find another day to continue discussing it."
"We are always waiting for your arrival."
After bidding farewell to County Magistrate Wu, Shen Jia wanted to go and take a look at her own farm. When the soybeans were ripe, it was almost time to pick the third batch of her peppers.
She was busy with other things before and didn’t have time to go and see it. Now that I finally have some free time, I have to go and observe it.
Because the number of peppers is very limited at present, in order to expand the pepper population as quickly as possible, Shen Jia picked the peppers only when they turned red. Green peppers are not on everyone's menu for the time being.
And according to her estimation, the chili peppers in the capital city are definitely running out.
Although Zhenwei Pavilion is currently famous in the city for its tofu desserts, its spicy strips also have a large audience. In particular, they have developed a new hobby, which is to take a sip of wine and a sip of spicy strips, saying that this is the only way to get the taste.
Even though Shen Jia, a modern man who often eats spicy strips, was shocked by their behavior, but what can he say, as long as someone is willing to buy it, it means he can continue.
From a distance, one could see a number of people standing on the farm, hunched over, picking fresh peppers. The red color was not particularly noticeable because it was hidden under the green branches and leaves, but the rich aroma told Shen Jia that this was the perfect time.
Because of her transformation, it is estimated that the number of times this batch of peppers can be picked can be doubled, and the picking time is extraordinary, creating opportunities for the next step of expanding planting.
As soon as she entered the door, she saw Li Quan picking peppers in the nearest pepper field. Seeing her coming, Li Quan quickly put down the basket in his hand, walked up to her and said:
"I've been wondering why the boss hasn't arrived yet even though the news has already been reported. Now it seems that my expected time was right. Boss, please, the first two batches of peppers we picked so far weigh about 5,000 kilograms. After drying, it will probably be over 1,000 kilograms. I'll take you upstairs to the drying yard to have a look."
When I walked up, I saw a whole area of red covering the ground. The dazzling red gathered together made Shen Jia feel better.
The pepper seeds that were previously screened out and could be used weighed less than one pound. It is really gratifying that so many peppers can be grown now. After she reaps the first few profits, she will promote the product to the public.
"You have done a great job. If you feel that you don't have enough manpower now, you can go to the market to find some temporary workers. You must not delay the ripening period of the peppers."
"I understand everything. Don't worry, sir. I have a plan for everything in the farm and will definitely not delay the farming season."
"That's good. You can go down and continue with your work. We'll just stand here and watch."
"Yes, Boss."
Li Quan left immediately after hearing Shen Jia's words, then picked up his basket and started picking peppers.
Shen Jia stood on a high place and looked around. The location of his farm was really good. He could consider buying the surrounding mountains in the future. He never thought that he could live the life of a landlord in ancient times.
At the same time, she was also calculating in her mind the final picking time for this batch of peppers, because in less than two months, the wheat she developed would be planted on this land.
This is a collaboration with County Magistrate Wu that will have greater significance for people's lives following the collaboration on soybeans, and no problems must arise.
It doesn’t matter that I bought a mountain. These seeds can thrive on dry land anyway, so occasional watering is enough.
Seeing that everyone was still working hard, Shen Jia did not disturb them and quietly left from the door. Only Li Quan knew what they were doing.
Originally, Shen Jia thought that County Magistrate Wu would have to calculate for a while, but soon she saw County Magistrate Wu appear in his house again.
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