Rong Yi was busy with business, and planned to go to the countryside to have a look, and by the way, she took Yang Lan to inspect the Zhuangzi to see what the mountain forest and farm she bought were like.

Yang Lan is very happy to go out for a walk, she still likes the countryside, there is no pollution in this era, the food and drink are very clean, you can eat fresh vegetables on the Zhuangzi, and the vegetables just picked in the morning are still with dew, and they are very tender.

But after being sent to the house, after a morning of sun exposure, they are all wilted, and the dishes will be a little old, and the taste of eating them cannot be compared with the freshness and tenderness of the Zhuangzi, even if it is a wild vegetable, it is also delicious.

Sitting in the carriage, Yang Lan couldn't help but look out, the scenery along the way was infinite, the sun was sunny, and the air was fresh and smelly, which made people's mood bright for no reason.

"There should be a little bit in this season, I will make wild vegetables for you to eat when I go to Zhuangzi, the taste is very good, and the beef buns are also delicious." By the way, I went hunting two heads of game and came back, and wild vegetables, the simplest taste is the most delicious taste. ”

Yang Lan sniffed and seemed to have smelled the good smell of vegetables, her bright eyes were full of joy, and Rong Yi couldn't help but smile.

"Okay, let's go dig wild vegetables, the taste is very good after cold dressing, it's rare to have time to rest, this time we will stay for three days." Rong Yi said with a smile.

Yang Lan nodded happily with appreciation, she knew that in order to squeeze out three days to accompany herself, he had been staying up late for more than a month.

"I'll make good food for you, compensate you, and make up for you, you've worked hard this month." Yang Lan was glad that her husband felt sorry for him like this, and kissed him on the face as a reward.

Rong Yi's eyebrows and eyes are crooked. The corners of the eyes and eyebrows are filled with joy and happiness. I was so happy to see my daughter-in-law like this. No matter how tired it is, it's worth it.

The group arrived at Zhuangzi at noon, and the steward was already waiting, welcoming them in, Rong Yi and Yang Lan walked into Zhuangtian, and by the way, they took a look at the scenery on Zhuangzi.

Listening to the steward's introduction to Zhuangtian's situation, Rong Yi nodded while listening, and pointed to the forest in the distance and said, "See, that large forest is yours." There should be more than 500 acres of land, which is not small. ”

Yang Lan put her hand on her forehead and looked into the distance, "Such a big piece, I didn't pay attention to these when I bought it, I heard that there are many varieties of trees in the forest, right?" She looked over to the steward.

The steward immediately smiled and said: "That's right, this woodland apprentice is very fertile, but the field in front of it is not very good, suitable for growing trees, but not suitable for growing crops, although the forest has game and mountain fungi." But these can't be exchanged for much money, so no one has been buying them. When we bought it, the price was very low, and the forest varieties here are very rare, not only red sandalwood, but also cloud shirt wood, ginkgo biloba, beech, etc., are very good trees, and they are also excellent for making furniture, but the effect is too slow, so many people are not very enthusiastic. ”

He explained why this forest is cheaper, because it takes a long time for trees to grow, and there will be no results and benefits for a while.

Another implicit meaning is also to tell them that the income of this farm will not be as good as other farms, and it may not even be comparable to half.

Yang Lan naturally heard what he meant, and smiled indifferently, "When I bought it, it was for those precious trees, there are many children in the family, and you need to make furniture when you get married, with this farmland, you can save a lot of wood in the future, not to mention anything else, it is enough for your own family." You regularly put some small animals in the forest every year, and when we can collect some furs in the next year, we can use them for our own use or gifts, and the income from the farm is mainly self-sufficient, so you don't have to have any pressure. There's a medicinal herb in this forest, right? ”

She suddenly remembered this question, and asked this question.

The steward breathed a sigh of relief, the master was a reasonable man, and he was much more down-to-earth, so he nodded, and his smile was much more sincere, "Yes, it's just that it was wild a few years ago, and in the past two years, I have let people transplant some more, and some of them have died, only a small part of them have survived, and I can only find some wild ones." ”

"Well, it doesn't matter, I just asked casually, don't stop transplanting herbs every year, don't ask for more money, but it's also an income, even if it's a gift, it's also appropriate."

These things are output, they can be used at home or given away, the purpose of Zhuangtian is to be self-sufficient, try not to pay money to buy things outside, to live a life is to be able to save money, to a big family like them, but also to learn to open sources and reduce expenditure, otherwise the too luxurious life will be beyond the means, isn't it the same as the Jia family in the Red Mansion.

Rong Yi then asked the tenant farmer a question, and asked a few more questions about the operation of Zhuangtian, and found that the steward chosen by the daughter-in-law was indeed good, and it was a good success, and Zhuangtian had already made a little profit in only two years, and it was a very good means to keep the tenant farmers well fed and clothed.

"We have few fields and not enough fertilizer, so I suggest that we can raise more poultry, such as pigs, cattle and sheep, and build a few more pens to raise separately, so that it is good to sell them or use them for yourself. Pork tastes good, give some meat and vegetables to tenant farmers per ton, and feed them to eat better, people like us can't afford to eat it, don't treat it badly, and have a bad reputation. Yang Lan reminded.

A good reputation is not built in a day, but to destroy a reputation, it can be done in an instant, so no matter which Zhuang Tian is, Yang Lan is repeatedly ordered, and he is never allowed to do something that cannot be done.

"Yes, a few days ago a tenant farmer also suggested that I raise some poultry, but I was afraid of contracting the epidemic or something, and I was thinking that it would be better not to set aside a place in the forest to raise it alone, I think wild boar meat tastes good, if I raise it myself, it is not very bad." The person in charge is also a very capable person, willing to think and willing to try.

"This is a good idea, but you have to pay attention to separate raising, often sprinkle some epidemic prevention powder, this doctor understands, sprinkle some very effective every three or five times, these fresh poultry can be given to restaurants, there are many ways to make money, only we can't see the money that can't be earned." Yang Lan raised her head and chuckled.

"But, a few days ago, a restaurant came to collect the chickens raised by the slaves, saying that the chicken we raised was of good quality, and the guests liked it very much, and the forest was very big, I planned to block a fishing net and raise more, chickens and ducks or something, experiment first, if it is good, and then raise others."

"Well, you're doing a great job." Yang Lan couldn't help but nod in agreement, not reckless, cautious enough, maybe he won't make a lot of money, but he won't lose money.

The steward who was praised did not show an arrogant expression, and still bowed his head humbly, but the joy in the corners of his eyes was visible, and he nodded with satisfaction when he saw him so calm and calm.

They had only walked around for a while, and there were still many places they had not had time to go, but they were a little tired after a morning of carriage, so the housekeeper's daughter-in-law arranged for them to stay in the main courtyard, and let the kitchen serve some light and delicious peasant meals, although not as delicate as in the city, but it was original, sweet and fresh.

At noon, Yang Lan rested for a while, took a nap, Rong Yi went to the field to take a look, and when she came back, she found that she had woken up, and smiled happily: "Let's go, I'll take you to the field to have a look, by the way, go to the woods, we have a set, I want to catch a prey, but I don't know if we can get it." ”

It's rare to come out and play around, so naturally you have to let go of your hands and feet and relax, and when you go back, there are no such leisurely days.

Yang Lan smiled and nodded, and quickly changed into a neat short dress, a light blue gown on the placket, and trousers with flowers of the same color, it is more convenient to walk around in the forest or clothes and pants, and it is really indecent to run in the mud in a skirt.

After changing his clothes, Rong Yi nodded appreciatively, "Well, it's good-looking, and it's neat." ”

Yang Lan smiled and took his hand, "Who are you playing with?" Go far? See wild mushrooms in the woods? ”

"There are no mushrooms in this season, and they don't have until July and August, but there are some wild vegetables to eat, and I also look at daylily, you can pick a little bit, and it is also very good to dry and eat."

Yang Lan was happy when she heard it, "Oh, I forgot to take a backpack, you wait for me, I'll go and ask for one." After saying that, spread his legs and ran in the yard.

I asked the cook for a basket for them to pick wild vegetables on their backs, and happily went to the mountains with Rong Yi, and ran to see their sets, not to mention that they did it quite well, it was the tenant farmers who helped get it, and it was quite professional.

"What can I get here?" Yang Lan glanced into the cave and asked.

"It's usually small things, rabbits, spores and the like, too big animals can't get it, this hole is small, big animals will jump over." This is a young boy, very bold, not nervous to see them, his eyes are bony, and he looks very shrewd.

Yang Lan noticed that his fingers were very strong, and his legs and feet were running fast, and he asked in his heart, "Have you ever studied martial arts?" ”

The little boy nodded, "My father used to be on the side of the sea master, and then he died in battle when he was suppressing bandits, and my mother couldn't stand the blow and died after learning about it, and now I live with my grandmother, thanks to the lord's family, let me do some work here, and give me money to support our ancestors and grandchildren." He lowered his head, his face a little gloomy.

Yang Lan raised her head after hearing this, feeling a little sad in her heart, these soldiers shed blood and sacrificed for the imperial court, but their families had to be slaves and maids, and they didn't even have a minimum of food and clothing, how ridiculous their sacrifice was, would the heroic spirits in the sky shed tears?

She was born in Jiangmen for two lifetimes, and she is most sad about this kind of thing, but her strength alone is too limited.

"How many years have you studied martial arts?" There is a faint impulse in my heart, I want to help this child, help one by one. (To be continued......)

PS: The third is a little later, I ate crabs yesterday, and I had diarrhea, and the last one didn't write it out, I'm going to code the word now, and it's a little late to pass it up, and I won't let you wait until the evening,