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Such large and full ears of wheat have never been seen before, and they are still being shipped in continuously.
No wonder other people with the surname Gu suffer from conjunctivitis.
However, everyone is becoming more and more aware that secretly tripping people up like Uncle Gu did, or stealing fertilizer like Second Uncle Gu did, will not work in the end.
Perhaps the so-called secret recipe can only be effective in Gu Xixi's hands.
When returning home in the evening, Gu Xixi saw Master Gu flash across the road from afar, obviously trying to avoid her.
Gu Xixi didn't care about it at all.
Since they couldn't coexist peacefully, there would be no harm in making the other party a little afraid of her.
The wheat is dried in the sun for three days and then threshed and stored in the warehouse.
All the hired workers of Gu Xixi's family gathered together to weigh the wheat.
The average yield per mu is 1,000 jin!!
This number was so huge that not only the villagers who were watching, but even the hired workers who participated in the entire process were dumbfounded.
The local winter wheat harvest usually yields 500 to 600 kilograms per mu.
In the first year that Gu Xixi took over, the wheat harvest was double the usual amount.
How can it not be shocking?
Under everyone's attention, Gu Xixi behaved normally.
She wasn't really trying to act mature or pretend not to care, but this output was just too common for her.
There is nothing revolutionary or worthy of celebration.
Finally, Gu Xixi broke down the harvest from each acre of land and distributed a corresponding share to each employee according to the agreed ratio.
She didn't do it herself, but let the employees weigh and pack it themselves.
Chen Dafu specially borrowed a cart from his relative.
His face was rosy and he was beaming with joy. "Following the boss is much more rewarding than cultivating my own one acre and three mu of land!"
A young hired worker laughed and said, "Then your family's fields can't be left empty."
Chen Dafu smiled and said, "My father is still able to work now, I just let them plant some crops."
Another hired worker said, "I came here to work, and my relatives, as well as my wife's relatives from her mother's side, were all very mean, saying that I was useless and that I didn't work hard on my own land but was working for others."
"Guess what happened? Now our boss is well-known. The day before yesterday, someone even begged me to let his son come over here and work with me."
Chen Dafu snorted coldly, "Some people talk without any hesitation. With their small piece of land, in a good year, they can at most get enough food and clothing. In a bad year, the whole family can only drink porridge, and it's okay as long as they don't starve to death."
Everyone was chatting animatedly while loading wheat.
Gu Xixi thought that after getting this batch of food, she could wait until the situation outside was completely settled and then get the subsequent rewards for the Northwest Army.
It's also time to buy a few more acres of land and expand our own business.
Thinking of the Northwest Army, Gu Xixi told her family about her decision to travel that night.
Aunt Zhang was surprised. "They say the world outside is not peaceful, and now you want to run to the border."
Gu Xixi said, "The Beili people were badly injured, so that place is actually very safe now."
Looking back now.
In the battle with Beili at that time, the reason why the Northwest Army put all its efforts into taking the initiative to attack was to cut off Beili's vitality and make them unable to fight again for a few years.
When the time comes to formally deal with the internal conflicts of the Daye Dynasty, there will be no need to worry that Beili will stab you in the back.
In order to dispel Aunt Zhang's worries, Gu Xixi said lightly, "Oats and alfalfa are harvested a few days later than ours. Since I have promised them, I have to see the results with my own eyes at this critical moment."
"And the fruit trees on my hilltop, I can't just leave them there forever."
Aunt Zhang also knew that once Gu Xixi made up her mind to do these things, no one could stop her.
She hesitated for a long time, and finally sighed, "Go ahead, I'll pack your bags for you tonight."
The only two people in Gu Xixi's family who truly belong to Huachidu Village are Aunt Zhang and Gu Xixi.
Aunt Zhang had never been on patrol before.
The two women depend on each other for survival, so it is a great kindness that one of them can take on the responsibility of patrolling.
But now Gu Xixi is going on a long trip, and it’s not easy to leave this shift vacant.
So Aunt Zhang took the initiative to say, "You don't have to worry about the rotation. I'll take over."
Gu Xixi thought about it and nodded, "Okay, I'll tell Uncle Qian tomorrow that I'll be back in seven or eight days at most. During this time, I'll ask him to take care of me and try to arrange for me to work in the morning or evening."
After all, Aunt Zhang is old and not suitable for staying up late. These are the only two periods in the summer when it is not so hot.
Shitou stood up and said, "Sister Xixi, go and do your work without worry. I'll be with Grandma Zhang on patrol!"
He turned his head to look at the calico cat lying on the kang and picked it up, "And Xiaohua!"
Gu Xixi smiled, "Okay, then the family is counting on you as a man."
An Qinghe said, "Otherwise, I will postpone it for a few more days. I will patrol in Xixi's place and wait for you to come back."
"No." Gu Xixi decisively rejected his proposal.
"The road to Yunling County is now open. You decided to return yesterday, so don't delay any longer."
An Qinghe grinned, "Those tea cakes in the pharmacy in the backyard haven't bloomed yet."
Gu Xixi rolled her eyes and said, "I told you that fermentation requires a process, which may take two or three months at the shortest, or half a year or a year at the longest. You can't take root in my house, right?"
"Don't think I don't know. The Seedling Company has sent you letters several times to urge you to do so."
"If you delay any longer, you will lose your position there. What will you use to do business with me in the future?"
"Do you still want to get rich?"
An Qinghe pursed his lips, lowered his head and stopped talking.
At this time, Madam Meng said with a smile, "Everyone goes back to their own homes, and we really get together. I think everything in the county has been stable these past two days, and Qing'er and I should go back too."
Mrs. Meng is a mature and opinionated woman.
Gu Xixi could only support the decision she made.
"Okay, I'll find a ride from the village tomorrow to take you home."
Mrs. Meng agreed softly.
She took Aunt Zhang's hands and expressed her gratitude, inviting Aunt Zhang to stay at the Meng Mansion when she had time in the future.
He Jinglan had been staring at Gu Xixi since she announced the itinerary.
Finally, when everyone had finished speaking, He Jinglan saw the opportunity and was about to speak, "Xixi, I..."
"You want to go home too?" Gu Xixi said with a smile.
He Jinglan glared at her angrily, "You know I don't want to go back and I can't go back for the time being. You are just trying to shut me up!"
In the capital, amid the chaos in the government and the country, there are undercurrents.
He Jinghui had sent a message through his shadow guard a few days ago, asking He Jinglan to stay in the village with peace of mind.
Wait until everything is settled, then take her back.
Gu Xixi begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore."
"But don't even think about following me to the border."
I thought He Jinglan would continue to persuade me for a while.
But she suddenly calmed down, "Oh, I see."
Gu Xixi was confused.
When did this person become so easy to talk to?
At dawn the next day, Aunt Zhang prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
After everyone had eaten, Gu Xixi personally saw An Qinghe and Madam Meng out.
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