Chapter 497 Human power can change the course of events
Shortly after the autumn harvest, the number of people in the fields gradually decreased, but they were soon attracted back to the starting point by a piece of news from the Xu family.
Sang Zhixia decided to build a large number of greenhouses at any cost.
The greenhouse has appeared in Xujia Village for two years. The villagers are no strangers to it, but for Jiang Yubai and others who are about to leave the northwest, this thing is too new.
Jiang Yubai didn't care that his satin clothes were covered in mud. He stepped on the ridges and crossed several places. He saw the general structure of the greenhouse and learned about the amazing uses of the greenhouse from the villagers. An ecstasy that no one could see surged in the depths of his eyes.
This trip to the Northwest was absolutely the right decision...
The Sang Dong family is well-known on the farm. Once they put their words out, others follow them. In just one month, they have built a rough framework for the large area that was initially planned, and it will be put into use soon.
Sang Zhixia, who was seven months pregnant, also came to the field, and a group of people spontaneously gathered behind her.
Jiang Yubai blended silently into the villagers and listened quietly, occasionally looking thoughtful, but he didn't say a word the whole time.
Sang Zhixia took a quick look around to make sure everything was alright. He didn't care about looking special anymore, so he supported his waist and sat down on the chair that Diancui had brought. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Although spring is a busy time for farming, autumn is a leisurely time for farming, but being idle at home in winter doesn't prevent us from eating and spending money."
"It just so happens that I need some help this winter. If anyone is willing to stay and continue working, please go to Uncle Xu and fill in your name. If you want to leave, please go and get the remaining wages according to the rules. You can come back next year."
"What do you all mean?"
Once the greenhouse is built, we need people to work on it. These people are used to doing this on the farm and can start working right away without any adjustment.
But if this is the case, it will be different from what Sang Zhixia originally promised.
Many of the people working on the farm are outsiders and their homes are not here.
According to the original agreement, these people can return to their hometown to rest for the New Year after a busy farming season and come back next year.
If I continue to work in the greenhouse, going back to my hometown will definitely be a luxury.
Sang Zhixia was initially worried that some people would be reluctant, but as soon as he said that, someone immediately said, "Boss, are we still going to calculate the wages for those who stay?"
"certainly."
Sang Zhixia said generously, "On weekdays, it's just as we agreed. During the New Year, the daily wages will be doubled. I keep my word."
"Then I'll stay!"
Someone in the crowd immediately jumped forward, squeezed to the front and raised his hand high: "I'm just sitting there doing nothing anyway, so I might as well earn some money and bring it back to give my parents a good New Year!"
"Yes, yes, I'll stay too!"
"Our whole family is here. It doesn't matter whether we go back or not. Let's keep going!"
The work on the farm was not easy, but the pay was very generous, the owner was not harsh on the workers, and the wages were settled promptly.
As long as one works diligently and conscientiously, one person can earn enough to support his family.
Only a fool would refuse to double his wages!
The echo from the crowd was unexpected. Sang Zhixia was stunned for a moment, then she curved her eyes and smiled. "Those of you who want to stay, please sign up. I'll have someone arrange work for you tomorrow."
The crowd laughed and surrounded Xu Tongsheng, who was in charge of keeping records, and walked towards an open space. Jiang Yubai finally found a gap and walked to Sang Zhixia's side.
Sang Zhixia subconsciously wanted to stand up from the chair, but Jiang Yubai quickly said, "Sister-in-law, there's no need to do this."
"Just sit down."
Jiang Yubai himself didn't mind, and Sang Zhixia thought about it and didn't force him.
She was feeling heavier day by day, and was indeed tired after walking for half a day.
Perhaps because he didn't want Sang Zhixia to feel that he was condescending while talking while standing, Jiang Yubai didn't mind the dirt on the ground and simply sat cross-legged on the ground.
Jiang Yubai turned his head to glance at the greenhouse rising from the ground behind him and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, this is the first time I've seen such a greenhouse in my life. Does it really have the effect of reversing the weather as the villagers say?"
Sangzhi Xia was amused by the obvious surprise in his words.
"It's just a shelter like a house, offering temporary protection from the cold. How can there be such an exaggeration as to say it can reverse the weather?"
Sang Zhixia said matter-of-factly, "Nothing grows in the northwest in winter because the weather is so bitterly cold. Building a greenhouse keeps out the cold, and the things planted inside naturally have a chance to survive."
Jiang Yubai hummed in confusion, then stroked his chin and said, "So, my sister-in-law plans to use these greenhouses to continue growing rice?"
"Partly."
Sang Zhixia thought for a moment and explained, "At the moment, we haven't drawn up a charter yet, but it shouldn't be much different."
In short, everything is based on the staple food that can be stored and eaten.
If it is not part of the staple food, then it must be because they want to exchange what grows in the land for the silver they have obtained.
But there is no need to go into too much detail about this part.
Jiang Yubai had a rough idea in his mind. After a moment of silence, he sighed and said, "Why do they say that man can conquer nature?"
"When I read this in my youth, I thought it was just the exaggeration of a so-called saint. Now that I have seen it, I know it was just my narrow-minded view of the world."
The natural order is eternal and cannot be changed, but it can be reversed by human efforts. So what else can't be done?
Sang Zhixia just smiled when she heard this seemingly thoughtless sigh. Jiang Yubai patted his numb thigh and stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, you are so thoughtful. I admire you."
"It's a pity that I have to leave today. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to see the magnificent sight of swaying wheat waves in winter."
The most important thing for coming to the Northwest has been done, and there has been progress in Kyoto. It would be inappropriate for Jiang Yubai to delay any further.
The person who announced the King of Lingnan's coming to the capital had delayed for too long, and the King of Lingnan had not yet shown up in Kyoto. The person in Kyoto was almost getting impatient.
He has to go back.
Jiang Yubai didn't treat Sang Zhixia as an outsider, and blurted out, "I'll be leaving first. Xu Yu will probably help me take care of things here. Please don't be offended, sister-in-law."
If you treat the world as a chessboard, you cannot miss any detail.
The Northwest is a blessed land. Once the battle starts, Jiang Yubai is determined to win it and will not allow any mistakes.
But once he left, all the burden fell on Xu Yu's shoulders, and Xu Yu probably wouldn't be able to spare as much free time to stay at home often.
Sang Zhixia wasn't surprised by this. She smiled and said, "This is what he should do. Why should I complain?"
"Excuse me, but have you already chosen a day for departure?"
Jiang Yubai mentioned a time, and Sang Zhixia thought about it and said, "That's not too hasty."
"I've prepared a small gift for the young prince. I'll have it delivered to you later. Just consider it a token of my appreciation."
Anything that comes from Sang Zhixia must be good.
Jiang Yubai's eyes sparkled, and he asked expectantly, "Can I ask what good stuff it is?"
"Why don't you tell me now?"
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