After returning and taking a short rest, the two of them took the land deed and went to the farm.
In the carriage, Ke Xin took the land deeds and roughly counted them. There were four farms in total, and the fertile land on each farm ranged from 300 to 1,000 acres.
After reading it, Ke Xin told Xiao Wu outside: "Go to Wuji Villa."
After Xiaowu responded, he cracked the whip and the carriage sped out of the town.
Wuji Villa!
Liu Feiyang frowned subtly. "This Wuji Villa is backed by a mountain and is far from the official road. It's not suitable for building a winemaking workshop, but more suitable for growing fruit trees!"
Her husband's thoughts were exactly the opposite of hers: "I haven't seen the place yet, so it's hard to say, but from what you said, Wuji Villa is close to the mountains, so I feel this place is more suitable for winemaking!"
"Why?"
Ke Xin: "Look... brewing fruit wine requires water to wash it. Well water is good, but mountain spring water is even better. We are next to the mountain here. If there is mountain spring water, we can directly drain it down, which makes it convenient to use water."
"Secondly, the place where fruit wine is brewed is far away from the bustling city, which also provides a layer of protection for the wine workshop. The brewed wine is also sold by Liu Ji. Apart from selling it to my two brothers, no one else is allowed to sell it."
"Third... let's buy the mountain behind Wuji Villa and plant some fruit trees. That way, we can pick and brew the fruit right here. If it's not enough, we can ship it here from other orchards!"
When Ke Xin mentioned the orchard, she raised her lip and said, "I just saw that Ruyi Villa has a thousand acres. I think we should stop growing crops and plant fruit trees after spring. Divide it into areas, and plant a different kind of fruit in each area. This way, we can supply not only the winery but also my brother's family, and we can even have plenty left over to take out!"
After hearing this series of plans, Liu Feiyang thought the arrangement was very good: "Okay, I'll listen to you!"
Ke Xin raised her eyebrows in satisfaction, then a hint of worry flashed across her face. "I plan to sell the fruit trees and plant them in the space for a while, but there are no fruit trees now. You need to mobilize your people to find fruit trees for me!"
This was not a negotiation, but an order, because she didn't know whether the fruit trees outside would taste the same as those in the space if they were planted directly and watered with spiritual spring water.
However, if you grow it in a space for some time and then transplant it outside, it will definitely taste better than outside.
Liu Feiyang held the man in his arms and said, "As long as you can tell me the name of the fruit tree, I will have someone bring it to you!"
If money can make the devil work, then what about people?
Ke Xin's frown relaxed, she looked up at his white jaw, and nodded with a sweet smile: "Okay, I'll give you the list of fruit trees to buy in a moment!"
According to the local climate, there will be no suspicion if the crops are grown with local water. The only difference is that the taste of the crops will be better than those grown outside. People will only think that the growing technology is good and will not doubt anything else.
In the suburbs, Wuji Villa.
Shui Yihao, the manager of the manor, knew yesterday that the young master and the young mistress had returned, but he didn't know the day. When someone knocked on the door today, he knew it must be the young master Shui and the young mistress.
Liu Feiyang helped Ke Xin get off the carriage. The two looked at the gate of the villa. The gate could accommodate two carriages at the same time. The water steward was guarding one side of the gate respectfully.
"I, Shui Yihao, greet the Young Master and Young Madam!"
Liu Feiyang lowered his eyelids and looked at him: "No thanks, lead the way, my wife and I want to see the manor, you can give us some basic information about the manor!"
Shui Yihao stood up and walked in front of the left side, introducing the things happening in Zhuangzi as he walked.
"The master bought Wuji Villa five years ago, and it was at that time that he appointed me as the manager of the villa!"
After that, the group turned a corner and entered the front yard. Rows of houses appeared in public view. The yard was very tidy and there was no trace of clutter.
"The villa here is very simple, just two rows of servants' quarters, where farmhands live. There are 350 acres of fertile land, 50 farmhands, a steward, and two cooks. Besides growing crops, they also raise chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs. There are ten acres of reclaimed vegetable plots and ten acres of food plots in the backyard. Every year, all the grain produced, after paying taxes, is taken away by the steward. The small amount of food at the gate comes from the produce of those ten acres!"
This was the first time Liu Feiyang had heard of this. He hadn't expected them to actually reclaim twenty acres of land on their own to grow vegetables and crops. He glanced at the water manager and said, "You're doing great. The Liu family won't treat you unfairly."
Shui Yihao was very happy to be recognized. He bowed and replied respectfully, "My life and my wife's life were saved by Master Liu. It is my great honor to share Master Liu's worries!"
Ke Xin was very surprised and looked at Shui Yimao with raised eyebrows. She couldn't tell anything from his expression, but he was very respectful all the way. She turned her head to look at Liu Feiyang, as if to get some gossip from him, but he shook his head. She had never heard her father mention this matter.
"Really? I really don't understand!"
Shui Yihao smiled faintly: "The master has saved many people, and the young master will naturally know about it in the future."
He was a man of few words. After he finished speaking, the group entered the backyard. He continued to introduce: "This is the kitchen, woodshed, and storeroom. The cooks are my wife and daughter. Our family of three lives in the east room!"
Ke Xin saw clothes drying in the yard and a row of cabbages on the ground. The yard was not big but it was very clean, which showed that the whole family were hardworking people.
"Shui Guan, please prepare a list tomorrow with the names, genders, ages, and other information, and send it to my house. From now on, I will be in charge of this farm!"
This was the first time Ke Xin had spoken since she entered the room, and she also stated her identity. It was not just Madam Liu, but she would be the master here.
Shui Yihao was so smart that he understood what was going on immediately and replied respectfully, "I understand. I'll send the list to your house tonight!"
After saying that, he raised his head and looked at the people in front of him. They all knew that the young master got married a few years ago, and it was said that the wife was a village girl, but the sausages that were all the rage in the town were made by the young lady.
If he heard correctly, every time the house manager talked about the young lady, he was very respectful and praised her highly. He lowered his eyes after just one glance, wondering whether the young lady was someone easy to get along with.
If I had known that there would be a young lady to manage the farm today, I should have invited the housekeeper to have a drink earlier and find out more about the young lady's character?
Ke Xin knew that there had been a burning gaze on her. She knew without a second thought that it came from Shui Yimao, because she had just investigated this person. On the surface, he seemed loyal, but she still needed to find out whether his heart was red or black.
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