Han Mingjiang suddenly understood, slapped his thigh, laughed heartily, stood up, and respectfully bowed to Zhang Deshui.
"Uncle, on behalf of the soldiers stationed on the southwestern border, thank you."
Our army also grows grains and vegetables and raises livestock in the surrounding areas.
It was just the common people stationed in the city who were doing the work.
During the busy spring planting and autumn harvest season, our stationed soldiers would also go to the fields to help.
Zhang Songshu's son, Erniu, suddenly stood up, grabbed Zhang Deshui's hand, and said...
"Grandpa, let my father help you in Peach Blossom Spring."
I want to go to the southwestern border with Uncle Mingjiang, and I'll work the land for him. I'll follow you and my father and keep a record of my observations on grain and vegetable cultivation.
I know how to grow sweet potatoes, potatoes, and other grains.
My dad's getting old, so let him stay here and help you.
Zhang Songshu was initially quite happy to hear Erniu say that he wanted to go and grow grain.
She thought her son was sensible and ambitious, and before her smile could fade, she heard her son say that he was getting old.
She glared at him and muttered to herself, "You old man, I'm still young, what do you mean by old age!"
When Erniu said that, Daniu objected. He glared at his younger brother, stood up, and went to Zhang Deshui's side. He looked at Zhang Deshui and said...
"Grandpa, Erniu is too young. Let me go. I've always helped you and Dad with farm work. I know how to grow vegetables and grains."
After saying that, he glared at Erniu and threatened him not to argue.
Zhang Deshui felt very happy and proud watching his two grandsons vying to do the task.
His children and grandchildren are all sensible and grateful good kids.
If it weren't for Li Lanzhen leading them to escape the famine and come here...
He'll probably be separated from his wife and children, and who knows where he'll be living a miserable life. He glanced at his children and grandchildren.
"Okay, only one person from our family will go. We'll discuss it later and see who's the most suitable to go."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the courtyard gate was pushed open and a group of women and men entered.
Walking in front was Xue Nizi, who was holding two children's hands.
With red eyes, she glared at Han Mingjiang, walked up to Xue Laohu, and said in a wronged tone.
"Father, I want to go to the southwestern border with Han Mingjiang. Our family can't be separated. Father." Tears streamed down her face as she spoke.
The two children immediately clung tightly to their mother's legs.
Xue Laohu put his hands on his daughter's shoulders and patted her gently.
He felt a little reluctant, as the couple only had one son and one daughter.
When she gave birth to her son, because she lived on the mountain, when he came down the mountain with the midwife, Wu had a difficult childbirth and finally gave birth, which damaged her health.
Just now in Li Lanzhen's courtyard, her eldest grandson was very determined to go to the southwestern border with Han Mingjiang.
He knew in his heart that his daughter would definitely go with him.
What can I do? No matter how much I love my daughter, I have to support her.
"Don't cry, girl. Dad agrees with you going. The family should stay together."
We're still discussing it. Uncle Zhang said that Han Mingjiang should take a few people who know how to grow crops to the border army to grow grains and vegetables for the troops.
Furthermore, any wounded or disabled soldiers in the army in the future can also join them in planting grain and vegetables; this is also a resettlement method.
Xue Laohu gave Han Mingjiang a wink.
Han Mingjiang quickly gave his stool to Xue Nizi, trying to ingratiate himself.
"Hehe, honey, sit down and talk. Standing is tiring." He reached out to hug his son.
Unexpectedly, Xue Ni glared at him and hugged the two children tightly in front of her.
It was as if they were afraid he would snatch one and run away.
Xue Nizi ignored Han Mingjiang and looked up at Zhang Deshui.
"Uncle Zhang, Tiehua is coming with me too."
And her two sisters, all three of them wanted to come with me to the southwestern border.”
Upon hearing this, Han Zhaoxiong quickly interjected, "Ah, Tiehua Shengzi is going; she and my second uncle are preparing for their wedding ceremony. This…"
Xue Nizi chuckled, "The two of them went to see my mother, saying they should get married in the next couple of days and then go together."
Moreover, from what I heard from your second uncle, he said that he had discussed it with Han Shunkui.
Your second uncle is going with his children and family.
As soon as everyone heard this, they realized that more and more people were involved.
Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Zhang Deshui said to Xue Laohu.
"Brother, you see, this matter is complicated and can't be resolved in a short time. I just have this suggestion."
It would be best if each family went back and discussed it, and then we should also inform Lanzhen about this matter.
We need to coordinate who goes; we can't just have everyone leave at once, or have only a few people go, that would also be a problem.
Xue Laohu nodded, "That's true. We can't figure it out in a short time. Let's all go home and discuss it ourselves."
Let's make a list of who we'll bring, and then tomorrow we'll discuss it with our in-laws to see who will go, so we have a plan.
Everyone nodded, but each had their own thoughts.
Han Zhaoxiong was anxious to go home to discuss it with his grandmother and also to ask his second uncle.
It would be best to call his father back; he feels lost without his father's support.
Looking at his children and grandchildren staring at each other with unconvinced expressions, Zhang Deshui sighed. "They've all grown up, and I still have to trouble myself to settle this matter."
Xue Laohu glanced at his daughter, who was still holding a grudge, and thought that he would have to go to their yard later to persuade her properly.
He picked up his two grandsons, said goodbye, and left Zhang Deshui's yard.
Once everyone saw that Xue Laohu had left, they all went out of the courtyard and back to their own homes.
Many people stayed up very late that night.
Everyone was very excited. The whole family was either discussing these matters, figuring out how things would go in the household.
Otherwise, they're thinking about what else they can do.
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