Xu Di thought of the crops he had seen along the roadside that weren't growing very well and said, "Farming isn't just about burying seeds in the ground. If you plant this crop on a plot of land this year, you have to find a way to plant something else next year. It's best to plant wheat and corn for two years and then plant some soybeans. One reason is to let the land rest, and the other is that planting soybeans can also increase the soil's nutrients."
The people in the valley were either masters of their families or servants who had served their masters since childhood. How could they possibly know how to farm?
Hearing Xu Di's words, Xiang Jianzhou became very interested and pressed on, asking, "Brother Chen, Brother Chen, can you tell me more about anything else I need to be careful about?"
Xu Di felt a pang of sympathy for these people. He sighed and said, "I suggest you buy some books on planting and study them carefully. To grow good crops, the soil is very important, as are the seeds. There are also important considerations, such as when to apply fertilizer, when to irrigate, what kind of fertilizer to use, and how much to irrigate the land."
Xiang Jianzhou looked puzzled but also excited. Just as he was about to ask more, Leng Pingzhi coughed lightly and said, "Third brother, there's plenty of time. We're not in a hurry."
The stewed pheasant was already on the table. Xu Di looked at the chipped tableware and the peeling varnish on the table, and couldn't help but sigh, saying, "You've really worked hard."
Gong Yong said with a smile, "We're all used to it, and it'll be fine once we get used to it."
Xiang Jianzhou poured Xu Di a cup of tea and said, "Let's toast Brother Chen with tea instead of wine. We still need Brother Chen's help to find a way to survive."
Xu Di had mixed feelings about the meal. After the meal, in the same meeting hall, a few chairs were pushed together, and Gong Yong and Xiang Jianzhou spread some bedding on them. Fortunately, the weather wasn't too cold. They found a long robe in their bundle and made do with it for the night.
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