Chapter 703 Rice Fields
When Wan Qiqi got up, everyone in the family had already gone out to work, only Li Chongniang was at home.
The two sisters-in-law sat and chatted idly, talking about things happening in and around the village, having a great time.
But Wan Qiqi is also someone who can't sit still.
After sitting for a short while, I wanted to go out for a walk.
She was wearing a beautiful dress and her hair was styled with a hairpin as she walked along a country path.
The villagers in the field were immediately drawn to this bright and beautiful figure.
"Who is that? Whose relatives have come to visit? She looks like a lady from a wealthy family!"
"What wealthy family's wife? Haven't you heard? The eldest daughter-in-law of the Chen family is back!"
"Is that Chen's eldest daughter-in-law? Dressed like that, I really didn't recognize her!"
"This woman thinks she's all grown up just because she's made some money! Dressed like that in public, who does she think she's trying to seduce? Shameless!"
Wan Qiqi wasn't deaf; she heard everything these people said and turned her head to look at the person who was speaking ill of her.
The man immediately shut up and lowered his head to continue working.
"Hmph, you have such a small amount of nerve to talk bad about people!" Wan Qiqi said lightly.
She ignored the murmurs and continued walking.
In August, the rice in the paddy fields had already sprouted ears of rice, some of which had turned yellow.
However, the rice yield is clearly not good.
The rice grains did not look plump; in fact, they were somewhat shriveled.
Everyone has been busy all year, just waiting for the rice in the fields so they can pay this year's taxes.
If there is no good harvest, it will be another difficult winter.
Looking at the rice paddies, Wan Qiqi couldn't help but sigh.
If rice yields were as good in ancient times as they are today, life wouldn't be so hard.
In modern times, we can eat white rice every day, but we still pick and choose.
Unlike in ancient times, when being able to eat a full meal of white rice was a luxury!
Of course, Wan Qiqi wasn't talking about herself, but about the people around her.
Because of the system's online store, I can buy white rice very cheaply, so I eat white rice almost every meal.
But she also knew the pain of this era.
"Qiqi?"
Suddenly, a voice came from behind Wan Qiqi.
She turned around, saw the person standing in front of her, and called out with a smile, "Uncle Chen!"
Chen Lizheng looked Wan Qiqi up and down for a while, then smiled and said, "You're getting more and more beautiful! I almost didn't recognize you!"
"I don't like hearing that kind of talk from me again!" Wan Qiqi shook her head.
"Yes, yes... what are you looking at?" Chen Lizheng stepped forward and found that there was only a rice field in front of Wan Qiqi.
He then answered his own question, "Fortunately, the weather has been good this year, so we can still have some harvest."
“But it doesn’t look good either!” Wan Qiqi turned around, looked at the shriveled rice ears, and shook her head.
"Actually, it's pretty good! The yield has always been like this, and it's already quite good that there are no pests! At least, everyone can get through this year peacefully," Chen Lizheng said with a smile.
He didn't say anything; this year's harvest should be the best in recent years!
Then he added, "Qiqi, where did you buy your rice seeds? What variety? It looks like one mu of your rice paddy is worth two or three mu of other people's!"
Wan Qiqi thought to herself, "That's for sure. This is improved rice that I bought from the mall, so the yield is naturally different!"
When she planted it, she was actually afraid that it might not grow because of the different times.
But after hearing Chen Lizheng's words, she knew that the improved rice she bought at the mall was adapted to this era!
She replied, "I can't find a foreign trade merchant either! How about this, after my rice harvest this year, I'll save some seeds for everyone so you can plant them next year!"
Chen Lizheng's eyes widened in surprise, and he asked in astonishment, "Are you telling the truth?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Wan Qiqi shrugged. "My mother-in-law wanted to plant it, otherwise I wouldn't want her to work so hard. Several of her people are doing business outside!"
Chen Lizheng understood Wan Qiqi's words, but still said, "Your mother-in-law is right. We are all farmers. We wouldn't feel at ease if we didn't farm!"
"Of course, if everyone does something else, what will the court levy taxes on? And who will feed and entertain those princes and nobles?"
Wan Qiqi understood this very well.
No matter the era, there must be farmers, otherwise where will we get food?
Low grain yields ultimately harm ordinary people.
Low production levels do not necessarily mean low tax rates.
Grain prices will be even higher next year.
These things only bring harm to the people, not benefit them.
Wan Qiqi naturally wouldn't stop someone who wanted to farm.
Chen Lizheng was somewhat astonished upon hearing Wan Qiqi's explanation.
He didn't expect Wan Qiqi to start by mentioning the country and royalty.
But thinking about it, it makes sense.
The other person is currently exposed to different things than you, so their thoughts are definitely different too!
Chen Lizheng looked at Wan Qiqi, raised his hand in a salute, and said, "Then I thank you on behalf of the people of Lianhua Village!"
“You know I dislike these kinds of thank-you formalities the most,” Wan Qiqi stopped Chen Lizheng from continuing to bow.
She pointed to the road ahead and said, "I heard from Yongxing that someone is offering money to let the villagers grow vegetables?"
Chen Lizheng immediately followed and nodded, saying, "Yes, the deposit has already been paid!"
“A deposit is a deposit, but clearing land requires a lot of money, and this can’t be solved by a small deposit!” Wan Qiqi turned her head to look at Chen Lizheng.
Upon hearing Wan Qiqi's words, Chen Lizheng slowed his pace and lowered his head, lost in thought.
Wan Qiqi didn't interrupt him and slowed her pace accordingly.
Soon after, Wan Qiqi saw that Chen Lizheng seemed to have an answer in his heart and said, "Development is important, but we still need to be cautious."
"Yes, I understand! As the village head, I will handle these matters well!" Chen, the village head, said, as if reassuring Wan Qiqi.
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