Hearing that they were not allowed to follow the people from Huojia Village, Tong's husband Zhang Ergou and his sons immediately covered Tong's mouth to prevent her from saying anything offensive.
The three aunts, Ms. Lu, Ms. Lao, and Ms. Yu, brought their daughters-in-law to take the food and water in their homes to the village chief. The other villagers also returned to the rest area and took out the remaining food and water and gave them to the village chief.
The village chief's wife led the women to cook porridge and pancakes for tonight's dinner.
After dinner, everyone went back to their own places to rest.
Gao Zhijun went to bed early with her nephew in her arms. She wanted to go into the mountains to look for treasure tomorrow.
After Huo Jinqian waited until everyone fell asleep, he took out the sachet and sniffed it, as if he could smell Gao Zhijun's body fragrance. With a smile on his face, if anyone passing by would definitely think it was an illusion.
Who exactly is Gao Zhijun? Why is her knowledge and insights so profound that even his teacher cannot compare to hers?
Judging from her temperament and conversation, she doesn't seem like a peasant girl, but rather like a down-and-out rich lady.
Also, what did she mean by giving him a sachet? Did she like him? Didn't she have a fiancé who was engaged?
His heart began to beat wildly when he thought that Gao Zhijun might like him.
The only thing Huo Jinqian didn't expect was that Gao Zhijun didn't understand the meaning of giving a sachet. This was a big misunderstanding.
That night, everyone in the Huo family slept soundly, including the villagers in Huojia Village, except Huo Jinqian, who tossed and turned and couldn't sleep, and had panda eyes the next day.
"Jinqian, what's wrong with you? Why are your eyes swollen? Are you feeling unwell or are you worried about the water source?"
Mrs. Lu got up to cook breakfast. When she saw her third son coming over with dark circles under his eyes, she asked him worriedly.
The other women who stood up also looked at Huo Jinqian, and his ears turned red.
Thinking about what I was thinking about last night, I said awkwardly: "Mom, my son was just thinking about having water to drink, and he was so happy that he couldn't sleep."
Although this excuse was lame, fortunately, Mrs. Lu and those women believed it.
Because they were so happy last night that they went to bed very late.
"Then go back and sleep for a while, and let your eldest brother go dig the well!"
Hearing that it was not because of physical discomfort, Mrs. Lu felt relieved and told Huo Jinqian to go to bed.
"Mom, no need. I'll go help dig herbs later."
Huo Jinqian didn't want to miss the chance to spend time with Gao Zhijun. After suspecting that Gao Zhijun might like him last night, he wanted to be with her all the time.
Mrs. Lu couldn't persuade him, so she had to let him make his own decision.
The villagers got up one after another, and Gao Zhijun also came out holding her nephew.
The Huo family sent Huo Jinzhou, Huo Jinting, and Huo Jinqing to dig a well. Mrs. Lu, Mrs. Lao, and Mrs. Yu stayed behind to cook. Except for Mrs. Huo Jin, Zhang Chan, and Mrs. Liang, who stayed to look after the children, everyone else went to dig herbs.
After breakfast, Gao Zhijun asked everyone to dig herbs nearby while she went into the mountains to dig.
As a result, in addition to the three brothers Huo Zhicheng, Huo Zhiyuan, and Huo Zhijun and the women and children who were digging herbs nearby, Huo Jinhao, Huo Jinqian, Huo Jinchuan, Huo Jinfeng, and Huo Jinbai all followed her, under the pretext of protecting her.
Gao Zhijun couldn't argue with them, so she had to take a small hoe, carry a backpack and lead a group of followers to move towards the left.
This is already deep in the mountains, so any precious herbs should be found here.
Huo Jinhao and Huo Jinbai led the way in front, while Huo Jinqian and Gao Zhijun blocked the way in the back.
Gao Zhijun walked slowly and dug up any herbs she saw.
Because there is water here, wild vegetables, weeds and herbs grow well.
After walking for an hour, they were very far away from the resting place, and the herbs on everyone's backs were almost full.
Gao Zhijun was suddenly illuminated by the sunlight, and she saw a familiar plant.
Oh my god! It’s actually sweet potato!
The sweet potato vines are green and some are very tender.
Gao Zhijun ran over excitedly, squatted down, and carefully stroked the sweet potato vines.
This is the life-saving food of the people. I didn’t expect it existed in ancient times.
Why has no one discovered its benefits and consumed it?
"Sister, what's wrong?"
Looking at the strange Gao Zhijun, Huo Jinqian asked puzzledly.
Huo Jinhao and Huo Jinbai, who were leading the way in front, also ran over, followed by Huo Jinchuan and Huo Jinfeng.
"This is a good thing. It will save the people from starvation forever."
Gao Zhijun said excitedly, pointing at the sweet potato vines.
"What? These leaves can feed the people?"
Huo Jinqian asked doubtfully while touching the sweet potato leaves.
"This is called a sweet potato, and the leaves are called sweet potato vines. If the soil is fertile, the average yield of sweet potatoes per mu is 3,000 kilograms, and even the inferior ones can yield 2,000 kilograms. The sweet potato vine leaves are also edible and are very delicious."
Gao Zhijun excitedly introduced sweet potatoes to them.
"What? Three thousand catties per mu? Two thousand catties? That's a lot."
Huo Jinqian and his brothers opened their eyes wide with disbelief, as if they had heard some mysterious book.
You should know that the highest yield is rice, which only produces 400 kilograms per acre. In the winter, there are only 300 kilograms left. After paying national taxes, less than one-third of the grain is left, which is not enough to support a family.
That’s why so many people starved to death and sold their children.
"Of course this is true. Let's dig a few up and bring them back. Everyone will know after trying it tonight."
Gao Zhijun was quite confident about the sweet potato yield.
In my previous life, I often saw these agricultural videos on TV and mobile phones.
The experts gave a very detailed introduction to the yield and planting methods, and she really enjoyed watching it.
Although she doesn't have to farm, she still yearns for a pastoral life.
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