Parents are busy farming

Although the ground has not yet thawed half a month later, Ye Zifen is already a little anxious.

She was worried that the things she brought to the beach years ago had been eaten. Although Zhang Gaoyi brought money there, there was a lack of supplies there.

She has not left home for more than half a month, but is studying a so-called "reservoir".

This is exactly what Lu Yunduo once said, and she described it in detail in her notebook.

Although this thing looked easy to draw, Ye Zifen didn't understand the principle.

Moreover, the notes said that the location of the reservoir was relatively high, and Ye Zifen didn’t know how to move the water from the lower location to the higher location.

Just when Ye Zifen was about to summon the people of the caravan to discuss the departure, Xiang Zhibo came to find her.

"But what's the matter?" Ye Zifen saw Xiang Zhibo coming in a hurry, thinking there was something urgent.

Xiang Zhibo first saluted Ye Zifen, and then reported to Ye Zifen: "Today, Magistrate Su and several other adults found me in the yamen and wanted me to be the steward of the trench excavation. They also said that we would be left alone. Half of the excavation projects are also included in the county government’s excavation tasks.”

Ye Zifen listened and nodded.

The adults decided to do this as a way of thanking her for helping to raise money.

"Since they want you to go and you have the ability, go ahead! This matter is more important and other things should come first."

After hearing what Ye Zifen said, Xiang Zhibo felt relieved.

"Yes! I will definitely do my best to do this well." He promised.

Then Ye Zifen reminded: "This is an opportunity for you. If you have many contacts with people from the Yamen, you will have more acquaintances. In the future, no matter whether you still work with me or not, or you are somewhere else, there are always people in the court." Easy to do!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Zhibo quickly promised: "My boss, I will never betray you. I will follow you for the rest of my life!"

Ye Zifen knew that he would feel awkward if he said anything now, so it would be better to talk about things in the future.

"Let's not talk about this now, just talk about the things in front of us! When dealing with people in the yamen, you don't need to be too groveling, they also appreciate people with backbone!"

Ye Zifen not only reminded him, but also taught him the experience of contacting the government officials.

With Xiang Zhibo's status and the current situation, the adults in the county government should not see him alone, so the people who come into contact with him should be the government officials.

Don't think that government officials are unimportant. This is the saying that the King of Hell is easy to see but hard to offend.

"Yes! Boss, I understand."

After being reminded of this incident, Ye Zifen thought of other things.

Because I am worried that there will really be a drought this year.

Ye Zifen reminded Xiang Zhibo: "When you go back, tell your father to build a few more warehouses! There may be droughts in recent years. If it affects the income of grain, we have grain from several warehouses as a backup. , at least the people around you won’t starve to death.”

After saying this, Ye Zifen went back to the house to get the silver notes. After coming out, he handed the one hundred taels of silver notes in his hand to Xiang Zhibo and asked him to use the money to prepare materials first.

"If the money is not enough, ask your father to come over and get it later."

Xiang Zhibo quickly agreed: "I will discuss this matter with my father after Miss goes back. While I am not busy, I will quickly prepare the materials, and then find professionals to repair the warehouse."

I don't know why, but now Xiang Zhibo feels very confident and full of security.

Not only because there are several warehouses of food that are their guarantee, but also because Ye Zifen is taking precautions at this time.

Xiang Zhibo left, but Ye Zifen did not rest there.

He got on the donkey cart and drove to the county seat.

Called several shopkeepers together and discussed with them: "I have asked Qianqian to build a few more warehouses. Now I want to ask your opinion, should we collect some grain from the south?"

Everyone thought for a while, and then Li Song expressed his opinion: "Although there will be a drought this year, I wonder whether this drought will have an impact on our summer wheat harvest. If the impact is not big, we should not be too short of food by then."

Wang Sheng shook his head after hearing this and said: "Even if our summer harvest does not affect the harvest, we still have caravans that need to transport food to the sea. It seems that the food is not actually that abundant."

Li Song nodded when he heard this.

He didn't have a particularly intuitive impression of how much food the caravan brought each time it went out.

Lu Zili said: "Xiaowu means to prevent droughts and food shortages in the next few years. If we only make immediate plans, there is no need to store food. But for long-term considerations, we should store more if there is a chance. No one knows the future. What will happen in a few years.”

In terms of understanding, Lu Zili knew Ye Zifen better.

Ye Zifen's tone was a little dull and said: "Yes, the food we transported to the seaside last year helped the people nearby no longer suffer from hunger. If we stop the supply there now, they will definitely Go back to the past. Then wouldn’t our work this year be in vain?”

"Then let's collect grain. Since you have already started preparing the warehouse, let's take action here. Do you mean to let us find a suitable grain merchant?" Pang Chao answered.

Ye Zifen shook his head and said: "No, I hope we can go there ourselves to check the market situation. After receiving the food, we can hire a cargo ship to deliver it."

Pang Chao disagreed a little, and he suggested: "Is there a possibility that the caravan will set off directly from the south to deliver the food to the sea?"

Unexpectedly, Ye Zifen asked him back: "If the caravan starts from the south and takes the land route, it will take twice as long as it does from our side. And to transport food from the south to our side, we only need to take the canal, which costs a lot less. .Also, if the caravan sets out from there, the road needs to be reopened."

Pang Chao nodded and said that was indeed the case, but it would be very troublesome.

Pang Chao said: "Then we need to find a dedicated person to watch over there, maybe even for several years! Who do you think is more suitable?"

Ye Zifen said with some hesitation: "Actually, I have a suitable candidate in mind, but if I beg him to go, others may say a lot of unpleasant things."

Lu Zili suddenly said, "Are you talking about uncle?"

Ye Zifen nodded.

"Uncle is indeed the most suitable candidate. He has been to the south with his aunt. In addition, he has been engaged in harvesting grain last winter and has certain experience. But..."

Lu Zili paused for a moment when he said this, and then said with determination: "My aunt is in this situation now. If my uncle goes to the south, if something happens to the family, you won't be able to explain it to everyone!"

Ye Zifen breathed a long sigh of relief and said: "This is also what I am worried about!"