Chapter 210 Irreplaceable Skills

Yan Shenjue casually flicked her pigtails.

Xinbao is very obedient and really doesn't call her wife anymore. He was a little disappointed yesterday, but now when he hears her calling him brother Xiaoxian in her baby voice, he finds her so soft and cute.

He whispered, "About... about two hundred acres? Probably less than three hundred acres."

Xinbao nodded: "Oh!"

An acre of land of several hundred square meters may sound like a lot, but in fact, as an orchard, it is not that much, because fruit trees need to take into account the growth space and light, etc., so there must be a gap of three or four square meters, and only fifty or sixty trees can be planted in an acre of land.

The base of their research institute is not very big, only 12,000 acres, so she did not think that more than 200 acres of land was very big. But at this moment, Xinbao did not think that if she wanted to ensure the survival of the more than 10,000 trees in these more than 200 acres of land...she would need to plant them herself.

Yan Shenjue and Brother Tang discussed for a long time, and then drew a relatively accurate oblong with a slightly flat end based on the terrain.

If the top of Pagoda Mountain is about 120 degrees towards Yutang Village, then this oblong occupies about 50 degrees at the bottom and gradually becomes wider at the top.

Because this is a mountain range, the innermost hill does not face the village, but we cannot place the orchard there as it would be inconvenient to take care of it.

The two of them had almost discussed the matter, and during lunch, they called Brother Yuan and Tang Qingshan in to discuss it.

Tang Qingshan said: "In fact, we don't have to consider what the villagers think about this matter. If we really want to build an orchard, there will definitely be a lot of work, and we will definitely hire people from the villagers nearby, so they will not suffer any loss."

Brother Yuan nodded in agreement, saying, "Even now, we can hire people from the village to cut down trees and weed. Do we have to clean up all the grass?"

Xinbao sat on a small stool and seriously participated in the discussion: "The trees and vines should be kept clean, but the grass won't be clean even if you want to remove it."

The stool was very low, and she was so small that her knees were raised high, with only her furry little head showing, and her big eyes twinkling.

Brother Tang couldn't find her anymore, so he just picked her up and held her on his lap.

"Okay," said Brother Yuan, "That's perfect. We can use trees and vines to build a fence right here, and make it higher. There are places on this mountain where the trees grow quite densely. If the location is similar, we can use the grown trees to build a fence."

Xinbao nodded seriously.

Brother Yuan added, "There are also fruit trees on the mountain, including persimmons and sea buckthorns. If you come across any, you can keep them."

"Yes," Brother Tang said honestly, "keep everything that can be eaten."

Xinbao nodded: "Yes, yes!"

She rode on one of Brother Tang's legs, holding his knees with both hands, swinging her feet, and said softly, "We can also raise chickens and ducks in there, so the fence should be made tighter~~"

Brother Yuan asked, "Raising chickens and ducks?"

"Yes!" Xinbao said, "Chickens and ducks eat grass seeds and insects, and their poop can fertilize the fields~~"

This is ecological farming, but you have to wait until the trees grow up before you can do it.

"Is it possible?" Yuan was quite curious: "That's fine. The fence should be tightly built to prevent him from escaping. It should also be high and thick to prevent wild animals and thieves..."

In fact, you can also interplant some other crops, such as beans and radishes, according to the row spacing of various fruit trees, but there is no rush. After all, if you start leveling the mountain now, you won’t be able to buy trees and start planting until spring.

So several people began to discuss the details.

Xinbao felt sleepy after a while, and then she opened her arms to Yan Shenjue. Yan Shenjue hugged her over, and she hugged his neck and closed her eyes.

Yan Shenjue nodded to the people in the room, then carried her away.

After Yan Shenjue left, Tang Qingshan said to Brother Yuan, "Let's discuss the issue of money."

Brother Yuan laughed twice.

But he knew his temper and did not refuse, so the two began to discuss worldly issues.

Planting fruit trees will definitely not pay back the investment immediately, it will take at least two to three years. However, whether it is planting or the subsequent production, such as dried fruit and wine, Xinbao is crucial, so even if the Yuan family invests first, it is not a loss.

After both sides had discussed it, Brother Yuan said, "Actually, Uncle Qingshan, you don't have to bother with us about this. Xiaojue takes care of Xinbao, but he also gets a lot of benefits, and it's a great benefit that no one else can replace! Like my second uncle, he still has to ask Xinbao to help him grow herbs, so if you feel bad about it, our family is actually more sorry!"

Tang Qingshan hesitated to speak and finally just shook his head.

He always felt that all the burden was placed on his little girl, and he felt a little reluctant, but Xinbao had this ability, an irreplaceable ability, and he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.

Brother Tang listened halfway and then stopped listening. Then he took a hoe and went to turn the soil in the shed owned by Doctor Yuanshen.

It’s turned over. When Xinbao wakes up from his nap, you can come over to see what to plant.

But Xinbao was not a dedicated farmer. Since Doctor Yuanshen had gone up the mountain early in the morning and did not come to urge her, it was natural for her to be lazy.

Yan Shenjue packed some books and clothes and prepared to put them in the Tang family. Xinbao contributed to the best of his ability and helped him carry two books, wrapped them in cloth, and tied a knot on his chest, which made it look quite real.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

With the small robe and scarf, it feels like he is about to go out to take an exam.

Xinbao thought of the bookcases that scholars carried on their backs on TV, and discussed it with Yan Shenjue, who then said, "Do you want to carry it? I'll ask someone to make one for you."

Brother Tang Si listened halfway and said with a smile: "If you want, I'll make one for you. It's still light."

Xinbao turned around and saw Brother Tang Da and Brother Tang Si, peeling peanuts there.

Seeing her looking at him eagerly, Brother Tang stuffed one into her mouth and said with a smile, "We don't grow peanuts. These were sent by Aunt Gao. They've been there for a few days, so I dug them out. If you want to eat some, I'll ask her for some fresh ones and boil them in salted water."

Fresh peanuts are very sweet when you bite them. Xinbao suddenly had an idea: "Let's sprout peanuts!!"

Yan Shenjue looked at her silently.

He just knew it!

He knew that when she saw the peanuts, she would definitely think of a way to eat them! Both Brother Tang and his friend were very surprised: "Peanut sprouts? Peanuts can also sprout?"

"Yes, yes," said Brother Tang, "Peanuts can sprout and can be eaten?"

"Yes, it's edible!" Xinbao nodded: "It's the same as bean sprouts!"

Peanut sprouts are also called longevity sprouts. They can lower blood lipids, protect the heart, and resist aging... They have many benefits and are especially suitable for the elderly.

It is also easy to grow, but the sprouts that grow after the peanuts are moldy will contain aflatoxin, and they cannot be eaten.

Peanuts are very suitable for sandy loam, so the peanuts grown in Yutang Village are all very good, big and plump.

Xinbao squatted down and picked out a basin of peanuts with his brother. They were not only free of worms but also not peeled, but beautiful and intact.

Then wash them and soak them in clean water overnight, about twelve hours, until the peanuts are slightly swollen. Wash a piece of clean cloth, squeeze it until no water drips, cover the peanuts with it, make sure it is completely covered, and then cover it with a bucket.

This is to block out light.

Peanut sprouts must be kept away from light at all times, because if exposed to light, they will open petals and grow leaves, and will no longer taste good.

Block out light and they will generally germinate in about half a day. After they germinate, it is best to find a large basin with holes as a germination tray, put the peanuts in it, put water underneath, and block out light from above. Under normal circumstances, they will grow to seven or eight centimeters in five or six days and can be eaten.

(End of this chapter)