Speaking of making charcoal, Li Yan was worried that the villagers would cut down the trees on the mountain for profit. After hesitating for a moment, she said to Chief Li, "Grandpa Chief, although the book explains how to make charcoal, it also talks about the precautions when making charcoal. I'd like you to explain it to the uncles in the clan later!"
Seeing Li Yan's seriousness, Chief Li said, "Just tell me, and I'll make them do it!"
Li Yan explained, "Grandpa Clan Leader, not all trees are suitable for making charcoal. Oak and poplar are two suitable. Don't just cut down trees in one place, and don't cut down young trees. It's best to cut down trees in densely populated areas, especially dead trees!"
Chief Li nodded in confusion. "I understand what you mean. Although I don't know the purpose of doing this, my years of experience also make me understand that we can't cut down all the trees on the mountain! Don't worry, I will explain this to the villagers later. If anyone disobeys, I will kick him out of the money-making team!"
Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief. She really didn't expect that she could convince Patriarch Li so easily!
When the villagers learned that Patriarch Li had a way to make money, they excitedly rushed to Patriarch Li's house.
Regardless of the raging cold wind, everyone packed into the small farmyard. Everyone was excited, wondering what new money-making ideas the village chief had come up with. Everyone gathered together, stretched their necks, and whispered to each other.
When Chief Li saw his grandson return, he waited for a moment, then walked under the eaves and said to everyone, "Everyone, look, are all the villagers here?"
A villager shouted, "No one from Wen Jian's family has come!"
Chief Li nodded to show that he understood. If someone in the village passed away, it would be inconvenient to visit other families within three days. "Then let's get started. I'll notify Wen Jian's family later!"
The villagers instantly quieted down, stretching their necks and blinking their eyes eagerly at Chief Li.
Chief Li cleared his throat and spoke with full energy, "Today, the second girl came to me and told me an idea for how to help everyone make money. This matter concerns each and every one of you. But before I say anything, I must emphasize one thing to everyone - you are not allowed to blindly cut down the trees on the mountain!"
Everyone looked at Patriarch Li in confusion, waiting for his next instructions.
Patriarch Li continued, "If anyone is careless and refuses to obey orders, then he can't stay in our Lijia Village!" This sentence is extremely lethal. You must know that the clan concept in ancient times is deeply rooted, and people will not and cannot easily sever ties with the family!
Seeing Chief Li's firm attitude, the villagers nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, Chief. Since it's your order, if anyone disobeys, I, Li Wenshan, will be the first to disagree!"
Chief Li looked at the villagers' agreement, feeling satisfied. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, "The way to make money is to make charcoal! Now that the weather is getting colder, the wealthy families in the city need to keep warm. This charcoal business will definitely have no problem selling it!"
After hearing what Chief Li said, the villagers thought about it carefully and felt that it made a lot of sense!
Chief Li looked at everyone's excited discussion, raised his hand to signal for silence, and continued, "Our Lijia Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides. There are many trees on the mountains that are suitable for making charcoal, such as oaks and poplars! In areas with dense trees, some dead trees can also be cut down to make charcoal!"
In the crowded courtyard, everyone listened attentively to the words of Patriarch Li. The howling cold wind ravaged their frail bodies, but it could not extinguish the passion in everyone's hearts!
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