The cut Atractylodes slices were neatly placed aside. Lin Zhiyue took out an iron pot and poured in an appropriate amount of wheat bran.
"The next step is the most critical step in preparing Atractylodes lancea - stir-frying with wheat bran." Lin Zhiyue lit the stove, heated the iron pan, and said, "Wheat bran has the effects of strengthening the spleen and appetite, harmonizing the middle and eliminating dampness. Stir-frying Atractylodes lancea with wheat bran can enhance its spleen-strengthening and dampness-drying effects."
As the temperature of the iron pan increased, the wheat bran began to smoke. Lin Zhiyue quickly poured the Atractylodes slices into the pan and stir-fried them quickly.
"Everyone, you see, during the stir-frying process, the Atractylodes slices must be evenly heated and fully in contact with the wheat bran. When the surface of the Atractylodes slices turns dark yellow and the wheat bran turns burnt brown, it is almost done."
Lin Zhiyue was stir-frying and explaining to the team members. Sweat was dripping from her forehead, but she ignored it.
After a while, a unique burnt aroma emanated from the pot, and the Atractylodes slices turned dark yellow.
Lin Zhiyue took the fried Atractylodes slices out of the pan and set them aside to cool.
The members of the third team watched Lin Zhiyue's every move intently. Some took out paper and pen to carefully record the steps and key points; some raised questions, and Lin Zhiyue patiently answered them one by one.
Aunt Zhao frowned and asked, "Yueyue, how do you control the amount of wheat bran? Will it have any effect if you put more or less?"
Lin Zhiyue smiled and replied, "Aunt Zhao, generally speaking, for every 100 kilograms of Atractylodes, 10-15 kilograms of wheat bran is enough. If you put too little wheat bran, the cooking effect will not be achieved; if you put too much, it will be wasted, and the temperature will be difficult to control during frying. However, after practicing it a few times, you will naturally master the right amount."
Under the careful guidance of Lin Zhiyue, the members of the third team gradually mastered the preparation methods of Atractylodes lancea, and they couldn't wait to practice it themselves.
In the grain drying field, the preparation of three kinds of medicinal materials is in full swing, and the villagers are enthusiastic.
On the threshing ground, the sun poured down unreservedly, illuminating the entire place.
Lin Zhiyue stood aside, quietly watching the busy figures of the villagers.
The members of the first team gathered around the iron pan where the astragalus was being cooked, stirring it attentively, their eyes fixed on the gradually changing color of the astragalus slices in the pan, and their spatulas in their hands turning them in an orderly manner;
The members of the second team gathered around the area where the bupleurum was being prepared, carefully putting the soaked bupleurum into the pot, and carefully controlling the heat according to the method taught by Lin Zhiyue, picking up the bupleurum from time to time to check the degree of preparation;
The members of the third team were in the Atractylodes processing area, they expertly peeled off the skin of the Atractylodes lancea and then poured the sliced Atractylodes lancea slices into the wheat bran pot that was emitting green smoke, their movements were skillful and neat.
Lin Zhiyue looked at the bustling scene in front of her, feeling very pleased.
Since the herb-collecting plan began, she has been working like a wound-up alarm clock every day, not daring to stop for a moment.
Early in the morning, she was always the first to arrive at the threshing ground, waiting for the villagers to gather, and then explaining to everyone in detail the day's herb collection and preparation tasks.
In the mountains and forests, she worked tirelessly to travel to every corner, personally demonstrating to the villagers how to identify different herbs and patiently answering every question raised by everyone.
After returning to the threshing ground, he immediately guided the villagers in preparing medicinal materials. From cleaning and cutting to frying, he personally supervised every step to ensure that everyone mastered the correct method.
In this way, the days passed one by one. Lin Zhiyue led everyone to collect herbs for a few days, and watched them prepare them for a few days.
During this period, she had almost no free moment and her mind was always highly concentrated.
She was worried that the villagers would mistakenly pick other similar plants when collecting herbs, and that the quality of the herbs would be affected due to improper handling during the preparation process.
However, she was pleasantly surprised by the villagers' learning ability and enthusiasm.
Everyone has gone from being ignorant at the beginning to being able to skillfully collect and prepare herbs now. Every progress makes Lin Zhiyue feel extremely gratified.
Now, seeing the villagers busying themselves skillfully, Lin Zhiyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She felt her tense nerves completely relax at this moment. She closed her eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and felt the warm sunshine on the threshing ground and the aroma of medicinal herbs in the air.
All the tiredness of the past few days seemed to disappear at this moment.
As the villagers became more and more familiar with collecting and preparing herbs, Lin Zhiyue's workload gradually decreased, and she finally had some free time again.
But she knew that this "leisure" was only temporary.
Next, she will also have to consider how to expand the sales channels of medicinal materials, how to further improve the output and quality of medicinal materials, and plan for a longer-term future for the development of the village.
However, during this short period of free time, she decided to take a good rest and adjust her state.
On this sunny day, Lin Zhiyue suddenly felt a desire for game.
She knew that the forests around the village had been frequently harvested and it was difficult to find fresh game, so she decided to go deep into the mountains to explore.
Relying on his unique mental power, Lin Zhiyue skillfully extended his perception, carefully avoided the villagers working in the surrounding mountains and forests, and headed quietly towards the mountains.
Stepping into the mountains, Lin Zhiyue was shocked by the scene before him.
The dense vegetation blocked out the sun, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the branches and leaves, forming golden beams of light.
The ground under my feet was soft and moist, exuding a mixed smell of soil and rotten leaves.
Lin Zhiyue was alertly paying attention to the movements around him, while carefully searching for places where game might be hidden.
She sometimes pushed aside the dense grass, sometimes checked the gaps between the trees, not missing any possible corner.
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