Li Yan also understood that she shouldn't be too radical. Now that Mr. Li has accepted the idea of using wasteland to grow medicinal herbs, it is already very difficult. His mindset needs to change little by little. Li Yan doesn't expect everyone to accept it all at once.
So he said to the master, "Master, I know. Just ask the clan leader to ask everyone if they are willing to plant some forsythia. We'll bring it up, and when we make some money, the villagers won't be able to accuse us of hiding it!"
Mr. Li nodded in agreement. It was indeed true. By then, the reputation of this place's abundant forsythia production would spread, so why would anyone be worried about no one coming to pick it up?
When the two men had almost finished their discussion, Mr. Li stood up and led his granddaughter towards the home of the Li clan leader.
At this time, Patriarch Li was sitting on a small stool in the courtyard to rest. Seeing the two people coming, he smiled and asked, "It's such a busy season. What's the matter with you coming here now?"
Old Master Li walked over to the patriarch, sat down on a small stool on the other side, and said bluntly, "Brother, my daughter wants to buy some more wasteland. Do you think it's convenient?"
Patriarch Li was very surprised when he heard this. The Li family had just bought the mountain land last year, so why did they need to buy more land now?
Although this wasteland is cheap, no one has been willing to buy it. Firstly, it is too far from the water source and inconvenient to irrigate. Secondly, it is too barren. Even with careful care, it can only produce a few crops, and some even lose money. As a result, no one is willing to take over the large piece of wasteland near the foot of the mountain in Lijia Village.
Chief Li was worried that the child didn't know how to farm, so he said earnestly, "Why are you buying so much wasteland? There's not much crops growing on that land, and you'll end up wasting it!"
Li Yan knew that Patriarch Li was worried about her, so she said to him, "Grandpa Patriarch, I plan to plant some medicinal herbs on that land!"
"Medicinal herbs?" Patriarch Li was very confused.
At this time, Mr. Li explained, "Didn't we ask people to pick those green fruits from the mountain last year? That tree is a medicinal herb. This kid plans to cultivate this herb on some wasteland! He also asked me to talk to you and persuade everyone to plant some and give it a try!"
Chief Li thought of the forsythia trees he had seen on the mountain, and hesitantly asked, "If we plant those herbs now, how long will it take to start earning income?"
Old Master Li didn't ask about this just now, and then looked at his granddaughter. He actually forgot to ask such an important thing!
"It usually takes two to three years to bear fruit. In younger years, the yield is less. It will take at least three years to get a profit!" Li Yan said truthfully.
Chief Li immediately waved his hand and said, "No, no, not even for three years. Every household in the village has been tightening their belts to make ends meet. They won't see any profit for three years. Obviously, the villagers won't agree!"
"Grandpa clan leader, the villagers can plant forsythia cuttings in the inferior land and interplant some crops like beans or ginger next to them. It won't cause any delay!" Li Yan explained.
Old Master Li shook his head at his granddaughter and said, "The clan leader should tell everyone about this matter. If anyone is willing to give it a try with two acres of inferior farmland, then just ignore us if they don't want to. We understand that everyone's life is hard, and it would be great if we could improve our family's life!"
Li Yan's later words moved Patriarch Li a little. If a family with a lot of land could give it a try with two acres of inferior land, it would not be impossible. The most important thing is not to delay the planting of beans!
Having made up his mind, Chief Li inquired in detail about the price of Forsythia in Rongcheng. After learning that the price in Rongcheng was as high as sixty or seventy wen per catty, Chief Li became a little restless. However, it was not yet completely dark, and many villagers were still busy in the fields.
Patriarch Li thought for a moment and said to the two, "Okay, I'll go with you to the village head tomorrow to discuss the land purchase. As for the forsythia planting, I'll notify everyone to come to my house for a meeting after dark and everyone is back. It's up to them whether they're willing or not!"
Mr. Li agreed: "Of course!"
After explaining the matter to the patriarch, the two of them returned home.
It was getting dark. When Li Yan returned home, she thought her father had returned from the county government office, but she did not see Li Erlang.
Li Yan poked her head out and asked Lin, who was busy in the kitchen: "Dad, aren't you back yet?"
Lin shook her head: "Maybe there are too many things to do in the yamen today, so it's delayed!
Today, Li Erlang arrived at the county government office and handed the plan to County Magistrate Zheng. After reading it, County Magistrate Zheng was ecstatic. This plan would not only promote the development of various industries in Rongcheng, but also increase Rongcheng's tax revenue! This plan really touched County Magistrate Zheng's heart.
The two of them discussed for a long time, wondering who would take the lead. It would be best if someone took the lead, someone who wasn't afraid of being suppressed by the gentry!
"Sir, if you don't want the city's wealthy to get too involved, I have another candidate. What do you think?"
"Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me!" County Magistrate Zheng said anxiously.
"General Qin's young master!"
County Magistrate Zheng frowned and thought deeply for a moment. He had indeed heard that Young Master Qin had arrived in Rongcheng, but he had no personal acquaintance with him. After a moment's hesitation, he instructed, "Tomorrow, go and find out what Young Master Qin has to say!"
Thinking of the many businesses in the city, County Magistrate Zheng ordered again: "Tomorrow, go to each business in the city for me and listen to their wishes!"
The two discussed some details, and then County Magistrate Zheng let Li Erlang go home!
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