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The village chief was very smart and did not ask whether to sell the tree, but whether to dig it or not. In fact, this is a kind of guidance, so that everyone subconsciously thinks, since the tree has been sold, why not dig it?

So there is no doubt that a group of villagers agreed in unison, expressing their determination to dig up the trees.

"Very well, let's do it." The village chief nodded with satisfaction, and when he gave an order, he didn't need to make a move, and naturally more than a dozen young and strong young men carried hoes and shovels to start work.

First, the fence was dismantled, and then it was dug little by little along the perimeter of the tree roots. The surface soil may be hard and take some work, but after digging deeper, the soil is softer and the speed is much faster.

The process was very smooth, and there were no accidents during the period, and there would be no dog blood that someone cried and wiped away tears and hugged the big tree to prevent digging it. After all, it's just a dead tree, and the strength of those who oppose it is limited, so they can't afford to lose this person if they don't cry to death.

At this time, an old man sighed softly: "Alas, this tree is really hopeless. ”

"Uncle, weishenme said that?" Someone next to him was curious: "Do you want to say that this tree is still saved?" ”

"If there is still moisture in the roots, as long as the dry parts are sawn, they may be able to sprout again." The old man said with rich experience: "But now it seems that there is really no hope." ”

"Oh."

Some people also understood what the old man meant, after all, when a group of young people were digging in the mud, they would inevitably hoe and shovel some roots, but judging from the wounds of the roots, there was no sap flowing out at all. I know that the trunk of this tree is badly withered, and its vitality has been cut off.

In between words. A group of young men had already dug out the taproot of the tree, as well as some roots that had penetrated the formation. Under Fang Yuan's instructions, there was no need to dig deeper, just cut it directly.

"The tree is going to fall, everyone let go."

With a single sword, the tiny roots broke off, and the tree crumbled with it.

Seeing this, everyone naturally hurriedly avoided it, and then more than a dozen young men slowly pushed and supported it, causing the big tree to fall to the ground little by little. It went down very smoothly.

"Good Fellow......"

At the same time, everyone couldn't help but look around, and even naughty children climbed directly onto the trunk of the tree and jumped up and down to play a tightrope game.

"Don't make a fuss, come down." The village chief naturally stopped it, but because there were more children, he could block one, but he couldn't stop the others. Seven or eight children climbed on the trunk of the tree and frolicked, which also made many adults smile lovingly.

"Let's not make a fuss. And weigh it. "The village chief has a headache, but for the children, it is not good to scold them with a cold face, so they have to let the villagers control their children.

"Come down. Come down ......" The villagers still gave face to the village chief, and they all opened their mouths to greet their children. Naturally, those children were not very happy, but they were hindered by the majesty of adults. Had to jump off the trunk.

Of course, there are also one or two children who are very dissatisfied. Stomp on the trunk of the tree as if venting, and then kick hard. Volley.

"Click!"

It's too late, it's fast. At this time, everyone didn't care to appreciate the wonderful and heroic posture of the child in the air, and focused their attention on the place where the child stepped on it for the first time, only to see that it cracked and even sunken.

"What's going on?"

Everyone was stunned, and suddenly there was a premonition of unhappiness. After a while, some villagers reacted and couldn't help but reach out and pull at the crack in the trunk, and then ripped open a piece of bark.

"Ah, the tree is hollow."

In an instant, a group of villagers were very surprised, only to see that after the bark was torn open, a black hole was immediately revealed, and the left and right sides of the hole were through, I don't know how long.

"Termites, there are a lot of termites ......" Someone suddenly shouted, and then everyone hurriedly looked, and sure enough, they found that dense termites poured out of the hole like a tide.

For a moment, a group of villagers couldn't help but retreat, and in addition to being frightened, they were also a little dazed and at a loss.

"It's over, it's over."

After half a ring, someone shook his head and sighed: "With so many termites, most of the big trees have been hollowed out." ”

“…… I said that the tree should have been sold a long time ago, but until now, the heart of the tree has been eaten by termites, and I don't know if people are willing to spend money to buy it. Some people took the opportunity to express their foresight, but at the same time there was some concern.

This was also to the point, and many villagers couldn't help but look at Fang Yuan, for fear that he would suddenly regret it.

"Advisor, look ......"

At this time, the village chief had a complicated expression, I don't know whether it is regret or hatred, maybe a little lucky. What he regretted was that he should have sold the tree earlier, and what he hated was that someone objected, so he didn't dare to sell the tree earlier. Fortunately, the tree is dug up now, otherwise in a few days, the tree will be eaten by termites, and it is estimated that there will not be even slag left.

Of course, the village chief was still more worried in his heart, worried that seeing this situation, Fang Yuan directly retreated and did not buy it.

"Saw the trunk first and see how it goes." Fang Yuan frowned slightly, and then gestured: "Start from the upper end of the tree root to cut off, whether it is good or bad, it should be clear at a glance." ”

"Did you hear that, sawtree!" The village chief turned around and roared, venting the unhappiness in his heart.

"Zizi Zi ......"

At the right time, some villagers took out a chainsaw, and then according to Fang Yuan's position, he ruthlessly did everything. The sharp serrations spun up at high speed, immediately bringing up a canopy of powder.

"Poof!"

After the chainsaw entered the wood for three minutes, the villager's arm suddenly loosened, and then the chainsaw in his hand sank directly into the inside of the tree trunk. This is a very clear sign that the trunk is empty.

"Alas, no wonder this tree can't live, it was eaten to death by termites." Someone couldn't help but sigh.

"Wrong, the tree died before termites dared to eat it." Someone retorted: "The camphor tree, the smell is so strong, if it is not completely dead and has no smell, will termites dare to eat it?" ”

"It seems to be right ...... too"

While everyone was chatting, the trunk had been sawn off, and unsurprisingly, the heart of the tree was empty. All that's left is an empty shell. The empty shell of about three or four centimeters barely supports the trunk of the tree.

"No wonder when I was supporting the tree just now. It felt light and airy, with no gravity ......"

"That's right. I thought I had a lot of strength. ”

"Fortunately, it hasn't rained heavily recently, and the wind is blowing, otherwise it would have blown the tree down."

Everyone talked about it, but the village chief wanted to cry without tears. The trunk of the heart of the tree is empty, leaving only an empty shell. In addition, the bark has to be scraped off, and then the internal cavities are treated, and it is estimated that three or four centimeters of empty shell can be left, and it would be good to have a thin plate one centimeter thick. Such a thin plate, even if it is 10,000 yuan per cubic meter. How much can it be sold for?

The most important thing is that seeing the appearance of this tree, it is also a question whether Fang Yuan wants to or not. Thinking of the direct miscarriage of the purpose of selling trees to curry favor with Gu Chang, the village chief was naturally very sad and sad, with a tangled and sad look on his face.

"Village Chief."

At the same time, Fang Yuan looked left and right, and then slowly spoke: "I'm afraid I won't buy this tree trunk." ”

"Eh......"

The village chief nodded sadly, which was expected. He didn't find it strange either. After all, no one is stupid, knowing that the tree has been eaten by termites and paying a high price to buy it back.

"I'm not going to take this money back." Fang Yuan pointed to the thick pile of banknotes and said something that made people stunned.

"What?"

"He said he wasn't going to take it back. Or are you going to take it back? ”

"I must have heard something wrong, most people are saying that I am going to get the money back now......"

Hearing these muttering voices, Fang Yuan smiled. He simply said in a loud voice: "I mean, the trunk is empty, though. But the roots of the tree are still intact. I plan to spend 100,000 yuan to buy this root, I don't know if you have any opinions? ”

"Roots?"

In a flash. Only then did everyone react, and they hurriedly looked at the roots of the tree, and found that Fang Yuan was right, although the trunk was empty, the roots of the tree were only eaten by termites, and most of them were still solid. Besides, compared to the trunk, the roots of the tree are larger, that is, the roots are coiled like a tree, and the effect is not as extensive as that of a straight trunk.

"What do you want roots?"

"Stupid, haven't you heard of root carving?"

"That's right, it should be more valuable to ask someone to carve the roots of the tree into ornaments."

In the discussion, some people feel that 100,000 yuan is too little, and the price should be appropriately raised. The human heart is like this, the desire is difficult to fill, and the snake dares to swallow the elephant. Fang Yuan didn't get angry when he heard this, but asked with a smile: "Then you say, how much should the price be raised?" ”

"At least 200,000 ......"

"No, it should be 300,000!"

"Actually, 500,000 is also possible!"

A group of people shouted nonsense, in fact, they also knew that 500,000 would definitely not work, but in case Fang Yuan's brain was pumped and he agreed directly, wouldn't everyone send it?

In this regard, Fang Yuan kept a smile and remained silent, looking at these people quietly. There wasn't much time, and these people were silent, and they lowered their heads quite embarrassedly, not daring to touch Fang Yuan's line of sight.

The village chief hurriedly stood up and played a round: "Advisor, don't listen to their nonsense......"

"The village chief doesn't need to be in a hurry, I know it in my heart."

Fang Yuan waved his hand lightly, his voice was gentle and clear: "If this tree is a rare variety such as golden silk nan, red sandalwood, and Hainan huanghuali, not to mention four or five hundred thousand, it is four or five million, I gritted my teeth, and I am willing to spend money to buy it." The problem is that this is just an ordinary camphor tree, not a rare species, and it is not worth the price! ”

"I hope you understand that my money is not blown by the wind, and I am not a rich second generation who does not take money as money and is worth hundreds of millions. If you feel that the price is low, you can naturally raise the price, but you can't mention some outrageous prices. ”

Between speaking, Fang Yuan smiled and said, "I am very sincere, if everyone thinks that 100,000 yuan is less, then I can add another 20,000, for a total of 120,000." If you think it's okay, then I'll go and withdraw the money immediately, if you think it's low, then I don't force it, let's get together and disperse. ”

Fang Yuan looked around, and a group of villagers stopped talking, this was the default rhythm.

"Just 120,000, I agreed." At this moment, the village chief also showed his determination and directly agreed. This also means that Fang Yuan's trip to Anxi has come to a successful end, with a rich harvest and a full return...... (To be continued......)