In the early morning of the next day, Zhang Panlong's carriage arrived, and Zhang Panlong actually arrived.

He smiled and said, "Yesterday, it was really thanks to the virtuous brother. My dad heard that I had gone to Cuiyun Tower again, and the whips dipped in salt water were ready. That's trying to kill me! Fortunately, my brother and I were alert and said what you advised us to make contributions to. When my father heard this, let me thank you on his behalf. Say that you are a good friend, and you must let me personally take you home and bring you back. ”

Fang Zhongyong didn't dare to do it, Zhang Panlong said with a grin: "But it's a matter of a moment or two, what don't you dare to do?" Just take in the countryside and sophistication. Get in the car, brother, I'll be a groom for you today. ”

If the ox cart is QQ, the carriage is really equivalent to BMW. In the former Central Plains Dynasty, the selected supply areas for war horses were mainly located in the Hexi region of present-day Gansu, the northern region of Shaanxi and the northern region of Hebei. Ever since Emperor Shi Jingjiao dedicated the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun to the Khitan, the Great Song Dynasty lost its most important source of horses. In the Central Plains, there are no sites and conditions for large-scale horse breeding. Although the dwarf Dian horse is known for its endurance, it is only suitable for carrying goods, and it is not very suitable for riding and fighting.

Come to think of it, a Dian horse, which is not much taller than a mule, will probably have its feet next to the ground if it is ridden with long legs. The speed of traveling thirty or forty miles a day is even more pitted when used for combat. It is no wonder that Song Shenzong once offered a sky-high price, "Those who can restore Yanshan can be crowned king even if they have different surnames."

Zhang Panlong's horse is a retired Hequ horse (that is, Xixia horse), which is already a rare high match. You must know that the sporadic war horses of the Great Song Dynasty are all imported. In the first year of the Ming Dynasty, Li Yuanhao ascended the throne, although he had not yet officially called the emperor, but he was already determined to be the enemy of the Great Song Dynasty, and he was not allowed to sell war horses to the Central Plains. The original Hequ horse in the army was suddenly babystruck, and it was already the Zhang family's "hands and eyes to the sky" to get a retired horse.

I have to say that the river meandering horse with both rides and rides made Fang Zhongyong, who had never been in a luxury car, experience the feeling of galloping. In a little more than a moment, I arrived at the head of Fangjia Village. Just as Fang Zhongyong was happily feeling the smell of motion sickness, Zhang Panlong let out a sigh.

The two got out of the car, Fang Zhongyong took a few deep breaths before asking, "I don't know why Brother Panlong was surprised?" ”

"It's just that Fangjia Village is a little different from other places. To tell you the truth, before I came, the foolish brother was still thinking, if it was like those ordinary dirty and chaotic villages, how did he raise a character with the style of a virtuous brother? When I saw it today, I realized that the words of the earth spirit master are really very reasonable! ”

Fang Zhongyong spoke modestly and briefly said about the toilet change and the accumulation of fertilizer.

Zhang Panlong was surprised again: "Only the virtuous brother is very good at poetry, but I don't know that you are also very familiar with farming." Is it really a one-size-fits-all approach? ”

"There's a lot of everything. It's just that the younger brother has lived in the countryside for a long time, and every time he goes to the toilet, he feels very inconvenient, so he changes the toilet slightly. When the villagers saw it, they followed suit. At the same time, livestock and poultry excrete a lot of manure, and it is always indecent to have manure flowing sideways and filth everywhere. I collected it and piled it up, and I didn't want to increase the yield of crops a lot, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone! ”

Zhang Panlong is not a child of "why not eat minced meat", and every year during spring planting and autumn harvest, he has to go around the fields under the coercion of an arrogant and unreasonable person. When I heard that there was such a way to increase crop yields and improve the environment, I was itched to hear about it.

He dressed solemnly and solemnly: "Dare to ask the virtuous brother to teach me." ”

A landlord who does not want a good grain harvest is not a good landlord!

Fang Zhongyong did not hide it, and made it clear that the joints were clear, and by the way, he said the problems that had plagued him for many days: "As the saying goes, the land of my Jinxi is 'six mountains, one water, two fields, one road and manor', and the younger brother feels that if he wants to let his hometown parents be fed and clothed, he must work this mountain and water." The younger brother once asked the villagers to raise some poultry and livestock on the mountain, but because the seedlings were scarce, it was only better than nothing. Now I see that my brother is also a person who cares about the suffering of the people, so I specially ask my brother to help. ”

Zhang Panlong was a little embarrassed: "Poultry seedlings are just fine, it's not worth a few dollars." Go back and let the housekeeper buy more, and give it to the virtuous brother. There are not many young livestock, so I can't buy a few! ”

Fang Zhongyong thanked Zhang Panlong for his boldness, and said with a slight smile: "When it comes to money, I can't let my brother suffer." The younger brother wanted to ask the elder brother to help buy some silver carp and herring fry, the more the better. It would be nice if you could have some loaches and yellow eels. ”

Zhang Panlongqi said: "I have some koi at home, isn't it good to give you some to watch?" Why do you want herring and silver carp, and all those filthy loaches and yellow eels? ”

Fang Zhongyong said: "There are mostly carp and crucian carp in the local ponds, with more spines and less meat, and there is not enough oil and water. As a food, you can only taste and drink soup, and it is a little bad for the stomach. Herring and silver carp are plentiful and fatty, and only need to be fed grass, soybean meal, and even manure. If you feed it properly, you can grow three or four catties in half a year, although it is not as delicious as crucian carp soup, but the farmer's stomach is more than enough. ”

"Then loaches and yellow eels are the same way to raise them?"

"Definitely. All you need to do is put some loaches and eels in the rice field, and no one needs to feed them. When the rice is harvested, the loach and yellow eel also grow. As soon as the water in the rice field is emptied, the three or five naughty children can catch it. Whether it's braised or fried, it's delicious! Speaking of this, Fang Zhongyong snorted for a moment - he remembered the delicious coiled dragon eel.

While talking, he arrived at Fang's house. Fang's father was really a little flattered by the presence of the second-in-command son in the county. He quietly pulled Fang Zhongyong aside: "You are too ignorant, why don't you know how to speak in advance." That Zhang Gongzi eats fine clothes and jade food every day, can he get used to our family's coarse tea and light rice? ”

Fang Zhongyong smiled: "Father doesn't have to worry. If he were really my friend, he wouldn't care about what he eats or drinks. If he feels neglected and angry because our family didn't do their best to flatter him, he won't be a real friend, and he won't make friends. Besides, when will our family have coarse tea and light rice again? You and your mother must not be too economical! ”

Father Fang said a little unnaturally: "No saving, no saving, it's similar to when you were at home." Seeing that Fang Zhong never believed it, he said again: "It's not all your mother!" said that you spend a lot of money on studying, and you will have to get married in the future, so you think that you can save a little bit. Chicken, duck and fish are still often eaten, you don't have to worry about it! ”

Fang Zhongyong's eyes were sour, because his grandmother in his previous life often said similar things, but he was usually reluctant to eat an egg.

Seeing that Fang Zhongyong's eyes were red, his father couldn't help but panic: "Why are you crying?" Have I eaten well with your mother? If you don't believe it, if you go to each house, who in our village can't afford to eat meat? ”

Also. Since the villagers received Fang Zhongyong's chickens, ducks, calves and lambs, life has gradually improved.

Du Fu has poetry and clouds, moisturizing things silently.

Gradually, the children's faces became rosy; The number of chickens and ducks has increased; The porridge in the bowl also became thicker; The sound of reading in the school hall also became louder. The bear children's extracurricular life has also become colorful.

The diary of a bear child who received a few lambs from a certain family wrote: On the first day of the new year, herding sheep; the second year of junior high school, herding sheep; The third year of junior high school, herding sheep...... Eleven, I don't want to herd sheep, I was beaten; Twelve, herding sheep...... (See Fun facts about Mr. Hu Shih's cessation of gambling.) ）

Of course, Fang Zhongyong's height has also risen. The thirteen-year-old boy is already five feet three inches (about 160 centimeters), which is really ordinary in the later generations, but at the moment he is also worthy of the title of "Pianpian Turbidity Shijia Gongzi". Then it also brought a problem that Fang's father thought was not a problem at all, Fang Zhongyong's weight was more than one hundred and twenty pounds, and he looked sweet and delicious and very pleasing.

Of course, there is still a gap between being able to afford to eat and being willing to eat and letting go of eating. Fang Zhongyong's family belongs to the type that can be let go of eating, and it only depends on whether the parents can change the bad habit of saving. The reason why it is said to be a vice is because Fang Zhongyong has always felt that thrift is a virtue, and saving is probably a kind of helplessness.

Fang Zhongyong didn't think about it anymore, and arranged the menu: "A large portion of braised pork, steamed pork ribs, and a plate of marinated pork ears, so that Zhang Panlong can eat it." By the way, sprinkle more green garlic and coriander (coriander) planted in the pot for the child. I'll make braised pork and steamed pork ribs, and you can just cut the pig's ears. ”

Zhang Panlong didn't feel strange when he saw Fang Zhongyong cooking himself. Although the son once said, the gentleman is far away from cooking. But that's actually talking about staying away from the slaughter of livestock, and nowadays the host himself cooks is a sign of respect for the guests. Guests will only feel honored, and will never be considered rude.

In a short time, the meal is ready. That Panlong did not leave his chopsticks and his mouth did not leave the meat, and he ate a plate of dry dishes. In the end, as soon as the chopsticks were put down, he let out a sigh of relief, as Fang Zhongyong said, he ate it.

Fang Zhongyong handed over the brewed Yunlin tea: "Don't be busy talking yet." Take a sip of tea, slip through the seams, and go to get greasy. ”

After Zhang Panlong drank two sips of tea beautifully, he said with some embarrassment: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes that it was the virtuous brother cooking, I would have thought that I had invited the chef to take charge." It's just that it's so delicious, and the ingredients must be quite precious, so my uncle broke the bank. ”

Father Fang said: "Don't dare to deceive Zhang Gongzi, it's just the ordinary pork of the farmer, and it won't cost a few dollars." ”

Zhang Panlong didn't believe it and looked at Fang Zhongyong.

Fang Zhongyong said: "It is indeed ordinary pork. When the cubs are castrated, the meat tastes naturally better. Nowadays, not only our family, but also the entire Fangjia Village can afford to eat braised pork. It's really commonplace, and I'm waiting for my brother. ”

Zhang Panlong pointed at Fang Zhongyong with hatred: "You say this is a common meal, so isn't what we usually eat called pig food?" ”

Fang Zhongyong said: "If my brother's family can also follow this law, it is not uncommon for the villagers to braised pork." But at the moment, most families in the village are still reluctant to eat. This is poor and afraid! I only hope that my brother can return home, make proper arrangements, and don't do it. It is for the benefit of the people, but it is not beautiful if it harms the people. ”

Zhang Panlong laughed: "Brother, how can I be that reckless person, I will not call you Fangjia Village to be beautiful, but also ask my father to see my ability." Your fish farming business should also be hurried, and I will go back to my father to discuss it now. After saying that, he said goodbye to everyone and drove away in the carriage.

Fang Zhongyong was sighing at the urgency of this benevolent brother, but saw Zhang Panlong running back again. Is this something forgotten?

Zhang Panlong panted and said, "Do you want to pick it up tomorrow afternoon, or do you want to pick it up early the morning after tomorrow?" Don't miss your exam! ”

Fang Zhongyong's heart warmed: "Thank you brother for your kindness." If all goes well, I'm afraid I'll be away from home for a long time. The younger brother also wants to reunite with his family for more time, arrange some trivial chores, and bring some luggage the morning after tomorrow. There are a lot of mundane affairs, and I don't dare to disturb my brother anymore. ”

Zhang Panlong said helplessly: "You have the right idea, I won't say anything more." I would like to see you again in Hongzhou. ”