The village chief's old house consists of only three fairly spacious mud and thatched houses. Most of the houses in the village are like this, with only a few having blue brick and tile houses.
After his son got married, the village chief built a large and bright blue brick and tile house with his daughter-in-law giving some dowry. He moved into the new house not long ago.
So the old house actually looks okay.
"This is it. The house is a bit old, but the land in the front and back yards is very large. The girl can grow some vegetables or something.
Water is also convenient to use. The stream next to it is mountain spring water, which flows all year round.
The downside is that the neighbors are a bit far away, so it's not lively enough, and since it's close to the mountains, there are more weasels.
If we want to raise chickens and ducks, we have to re-enclose the fence." The village chief pointed around and began to explain the surroundings to Fengjiu.
Fengjiu was very satisfied with this place. "That's great, Village Chief. I can live in the old house after some renovations. I'll also build a dozen wards over there."
It doesn't matter whether it is made of wood, earth or bricks and tiles, as long as it can be made in a short time, money is not a problem.
I want to keep that area to grow some vegetables or herbs.
Oh, by the way, Village Chief, can you ask if there are any villagers willing to grow herbs with me? I'll teach you how to grow them and pack the seeds. Just plant them in the poor land, and then sell them to me after harvesting. That will also bring in some income for everyone."
Fengjiu is not a poor and generous person. When she becomes the boss of the villagers in the future, not only will she be able to control these people, but she will also be able to save herself a lot of trouble.
This was to prevent some idle people from coveting the things in her hands all day long. Fengjiu only remembered this after the village chief reminded her.
She took out a silver note and handed it to the village chief with both hands. "I wonder if you would be willing to help me with the house construction. I will reward you handsomely after the completion."
When the village chief saw the big "一" on the banknote, his heart skipped a beat. How could they, the common people, have ever seen a banknote?
The ugly girl really had no shortage of money. She handed over such large-denomination silver notes in a long row, but the village chief did not dare to accept it. "Miss Feng, let's talk about the silver later. Since you want to build a house, I will go and ask the master.
Let’s see what the rules are. It’s not too late to pay the money directly then.
How many people are needed to grow these herbs? The land we all own adds up to about 500 to 600 acres.”
This village is called Shili Village because it is only a few dozen miles away from the capital. Although it is close to the mountains and has many fields, most of the fertile land is controlled by the powerful.
Many villagers went to nearby farms to work as long-term laborers for wealthy people, and some reclaimed dry land to grow some grains to make a living.
However, the output of those poor lands was very small, so small that the government was unwilling to collect this kind of grain tax.
If Fengjiu could really grow herbs and buy them, many families would probably be willing to do so. Herbs are not cheap, and perhaps it would make their village a little richer.
"You can plant them all. I can handle it." What Fengjiu wants to plant must be her commonly used medicinal herbs. Five or six hundred acres is not a lot.
The village chief opened his mouth. He didn't know Fengjiu's background, and he was worried that the business would be too big. If Fengjiu didn't make any money, how would he get the money to pay the workers? That would be a tough situation.
"Miss Feng, you have to think carefully about it. You have to take into account every aspect, including the purpose and funding." The village chief said earnestly.
Fengjiu is too young after all. She may be good at medicine, but she may not be good at business. After all, a person's energy is limited, and it is impossible to learn everything well.
"Don't worry, Village Chief. I've done this before, so I'm confident. Take the money first, and tell the craftsmen to start work immediately if they're free."
The village chief waved his hands repeatedly, "No, the construction of the house must be started on an auspicious day. I'll go and do it for you right away. Remember to come back to my house for dinner after you view the house."
The village chief sensed Fengjiu's urgency, took the banknote, turned around and ran back to the village to make arrangements.
Shuanzi's mother and Xiaoyu's mother had no say in the matter. They just felt that Fengjiu was indeed a person who could do big things. She would give money as soon as she made a move and even requisition the land of the entire village.
"Xiaojiu, what kind of herbs do you need to grow so much? Unless you sell them to the capital, we definitely won't be able to use them all in the countryside, right?"
"Don't worry, sister. You'll know after you finish using it. Even if you can't use it in the end, I have a friend who sells herbal medicines. You can just give it to her."
After hearing this, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief, and their minds immediately became active again. "Okay, Xiaojiu, you decide what to plant. All my land will be used to support you. Hehe, of course, I also hope to make some money."
Shuanzi's mother is a straightforward person who speaks her mind.
"Yes, but I don't know whether this herb is easy to grow. I'm afraid I'll let Xiaojiu down." None of them had grown herbs before, and Xiaoyu's mother was very unsure.
Several people have started cleaning the house, sweeping and wiping, without stopping their conversation.
"Some herbs are actually common grasses that you see everywhere. They are easy to grow and don't require a lot of fertilizer. There are also rare varieties, such as ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum."
"Ah! Aren't they all wild?"
"It can be cultivated artificially, but the medicinal effect is much lower and the price is not as high as the wild ones. My two sisters are the closest people to me here. If you want, I can let your two families cultivate it.
It takes three to five years to harvest ginseng, and one year to harvest Ganoderma lucidum. If you want to make quick money, you can actually grow mushrooms and sell them as vegetables, and you can harvest a bunch in three to five months.
If there is no precedent for large-scale cultivation in the market, it should be possible to make some money if it is used well.”
Now, even Xiaoyu's mother is not calm anymore. This unique item can definitely make a lot of money!
"Girl, please teach me. I'm willing to try anything, whether it's ginseng or mushrooms. If I make money, I'll split it 50-50 with you."
"Yeah, yeah, I'll do it too."
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