Chapter 135: Villagers' Assembly

Thinking of this, the Huang family couldn't help but hate the Zhao family again.

Obviously she is a widow, and when she looked at the sharp-beaked monkey's cheeks before, her face was thin and out of shape, and she didn't look like a blessed person no matter how she looked at it.

But she actually gave birth to such a good brain, and in her, settling accounts or something is as simple as drinking water. If only that brain had grown on her neck, then she could successfully drive out the Zhao clan and replace him.

Everyone didn't know about Huang's strange logic, and said that she was angry because she was refused to go to Ye's house to get peanuts, and they didn't pay attention to her anymore, and they all hurried to turn the ground.

In the end, it was Zhu who dragged her home.

Seeing that the two of them left, Ye Feng and Chen Jixing both breathed a sigh of relief.

To say that this Huang family is really too difficult, if she must go home with her, and then cheekily take a few catties of peanuts away, Chen Jixing's family seems to have no way to stop it.

Because when that time comes, there will be thousands of reasons for her. Anyway, whether it is Chen Wumei or Mrs. Liu, or Chen Jiwang and a few children, it will become her reason.

Ye Feng saw that he had been busy all morning, and a few people had only turned over to about five or six catties, and they were still carrying mud. Wait a while to wash it off, only less.

The efficiency on their side is low, but the efficiency of Ye and Ye Ermei is very high, but in the morning, they have already picked out all the tender peanuts. After a morning of exposure, the washed peanuts have turned white.

Thinking of the Huang family's actions just now, thinking of most of the land that had not yet been turned over, Ye Feng felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

His mind flashed countless cases of tragedies caused by money, and he knew in his heart that money is the most touching thing. If this incident is not handled properly, no one knows what the outcome will be.

It's obviously a good thing, but if it turns into a bad thing or even a tragedy in the end, it really won't be what he wants.

Thinking of this, Ye Feng said to a few people: "I just took a look, these tender immortal fruits are about more than twenty catties, plus the ones we turned over this morning, they are almost thirty catties." I believe that almost everyone in the village will know about this tonight. If we don't deal with it well, we are afraid that in the future, we will only be exhausted by dealing with those who come to see the longevity fruit and ask for seeds. ”

Hearing this, Ye said, "Does my sister-in-law also know?" ”

Since she became pregnant, I don't know if she has attained it, or if her hormones have changed, Ye's speech has become more and more direct, and she can often get to the point, without the signs of being stupid for three years of pregnancy.

Seeing that everyone didn't speak and remained silent, Chen Jixing lowered his head even more, and Ye said, "It seems that I guessed correctly." You're right, you have to think of a way. If she knows, it means that the whole village knows. ”

In this regard, Ye Feng said: "It's not so troublesome. It's really going to get to that point, it's a big deal to sell it all at once and move to the city to live, but others have no way at all. However, this is angry talk. According to me, it is better to call the village chief and let him tell everyone that we will not eat these long-lived fruits, let alone sell them, and they will be used to make seeds. In this way, maybe people won't come to the door. ”

Hearing Ye Feng say this, Ye also felt that it was very reasonable.

Since they have made such great sacrifices and contributions, they want to give these immortal fruits worth thousands of taels to the village for free, and the villagers who know the truth will definitely not come to harass them again. It's useless to come anyway, these things belong to everyone.

Thinking of this, Ye said: "What you said is very reasonable, but how should the village chief explain it to everyone?" ”

I have to say that Ye's words can be regarded as asking the key.

There are a lot of villagers in Chenjia Village, and since the village chief's family has released a son, his style has become even higher, and he is reluctant to go out, and he has to go to the door by himself for anything. It is not difficult for them to go to the door and tell the village chief, but the key is what if they are not willing to go door-to-door to explain?

Besides, Huang Yes heard that this longevity fruit can be sold for two or three taels of silver a catty, and after her mouth's publicity, can the village chief's words still work?

This time, Chen Jixing is really thinking about the problem seriously. Seeing that everyone was silent, Chen Jixing said: "I think it is better to ask the village chief to summon everyone to the ancestral hall, and it will be clear at once." ”

Hearing this, Ye Feng said, "Brother-in-law is right, this is indeed a good idea. In this way, the people are concentrated again, and if they start working after lunch, Huang's words should not have been spread at that time, and even if they do, it will be limited to a few people who have a good relationship with her.

Thinking of this, Ye Feng said: "Then it's decided, let's eat first, and after the meal, we'll cook all these longevity fruits." Well, it's a bit much, then cook it in two pots, just add water. By the way, add some salt and chili peppers and put a section of green onion. ”

Yesterday morning, when Ye Feng was teaching those chefs to make peanuts in Liuyunxuan, Ye Ermei was also present, and secretly learned a few tricks from the chef who was good at making noodles.

As soon as he heard Ye Feng say that he wanted to boil peanuts, he volunteered to take it.

After the meal, Chen Jixing took Ye Feng and Chen Qianshan straight to the village chief's house, while Ye and Ye Ermei started cooking peanuts at home. According to Ye Feng's instructions, you can get up the pot after an hour, and then ask Da Niu's mother and Zhao to help, and go to the ancestral hall for a meeting together.

Ye Feng noticed that when he arrived at the village chief's house, Chen Qianshan, especially Chen Jixing, no longer had the same cowering expression as before. The village chief's house is indeed very well built, but compared with Chen Qianshan's house, it is not so practical.

As soon as Chen Jixing's new house is built, the house in front of him will be even more insufficient.

The door was not closed, Chen Jixing called "village chief", and when he heard the response from someone inside, he walked straight in with Ye Feng and the others.

Obviously, the village chief's family had also had lunch, and they were sitting in the courtyard at the moment. Seeing a few people coming together, Chen Jifa was a little confused, and he didn't know what the family was doing again.

Now that Chen Jixing's family is in the limelight, it is natural that they will not come to him to borrow money or anything, and they will not want to buy land again, right? And Chen Qianfan told him several times, and as a last resort, don't go against Chen Jixing's family.

Money is a trivial matter, but now they are cooking, and they have many villagers by their side. If you really provoke him, you don't have to do anything, just complain a few words when cooking, and everyone will know it.

He understands these truths best. He is now at a pinch, and his reputation is more important than anything else.

"Village chief, we came to you because we have something to report to you." Chen Jixing said directly. Anyway, Ye Feng taught him countless times on the way, and he could memorize it.

When Chen Jifa heard this, he wanted to "report", and his heart immediately felt more comfortable. This shows that several people still take him seriously. So he stopped taking Qiao, sat up straight and said, "Say, what's the matter?" As long as I can call the shots, it's fine. Even if you can't call the shots, there is still this kid Qianfan. ”

Speaking of this, he looked proud, completely forgetting what Chen Qianfan had taught him, and he was low-key.

Hearing this, Chen Jixing said: "Does the village chief still remember the longevity fruit of the eight or nine points of land that my family planted before?" It's ripe now. This year is the first time to plant, so the eyes are dark, there is no experience, and the yield is not high, about 300 catties. ”

"How do you know you can only produce 300 catties?"

"Oh, I forgot to mention it. Recently, people have always asked, I feel troublesome, but I am familiar again, and I took it all home yesterday. Now it's in the sun, and when it's dry, I'll keep it for seeds. Yesterday, the owner of Liuyunxuan, a big restaurant in the city, accidentally learned about this longevity fruit, saying that he knew it, and directly let us plant it with confidence, no matter how much it can be planted next year, he wants it. ”

"How much silver can he give a pound?" Chen Jifa hurriedly interrupted and sat up straight unconsciously.

"Three taels of silver and a pound, or even more." Chen Jixing said honestly.

At this moment, Chen Jifa couldn't sit still at all, and excitedly took Chen Jixing's hand and asked, "Then, how many acres of land can be planted with those 300 catties of seeds?" ”

Chen Jixing was a little unaccustomed to being held by the village chief to speak, but it was not easy to break free, so he replied truthfully: "Three hundred catties is just fresh, and it is only about one hundred catties when dried." In my experience, well, you can plant about seven or eight acres of land. ”

Hearing this, Chen Jifa said to himself: "If one acre of real estate is five hundred catties, then seven or eight acres of land is four thousand catties." One catty and two taels of silver, the four thousand catties are ...... Eight thousand taels of silver. ”

After speaking, as if beaten with chicken blood, he continued to calculate: "There are a total of 160 households in Chenjia Village, that is to say, each household can get 50 taels of silver. ”

Speaking of this, even he himself was stunned. That's a lot of money. This is indeed the first time since the establishment of Chenjia Village.

Now, except for a few wealthy families in the village, as well as families like Yaya Township Chef, who are the first to become rich, the rest of the families may not be able to earn 50 taels of income after working hard for several years.

And this can be done with more than 100 catties of seeds.

Thinking of this, Chen Jifa took Chen Jixing's hand and said excitedly: "If it really happens, brother, you have done a good thing for everyone, I thank you on behalf of everyone." ”

Ye Feng, who was on the side, listened to it, and only felt that Chen Jifa was not an ordinary thief. Chen Jixing just said that he could only produce 300 catties, but he counted 500 catties. The natural ratio of the output of one or two points of land is not seven or eight points of land.

In other words, he knew that Chen Jixing was conservative. Of course, it is natural to be unaware that they have already sold half of it.

The village chief's wife, Ye, had long been attracted by the conversation of several people, and she was really reluctant to spoil the atmosphere when she saw Xianggong so happy, but she was uncomfortable if she didn't say it.

Instead of arguing in the future, it is better to make it clear now.

After thinking about it, Ye Shi said: "Qianyan father, did the shopkeeper really say that he would buy all the longevity fruits in our village at a price of three taels of silver and a catty?" If you want me to say, people are big bosses, and if something really happens, we can't win. Besides, there is no basis for empty words! ”

Hearing this, Chen Jifa was stunned, and I have to say that this is very critical.

Ye Feng continued: "It's true, madam. The owner of Liuyunxuan claims to be surnamed Wang, and he only needs to ask the people in the city to inquire. Didn't Brother Qianfan study in the city, just ask. He also said that he finally asked someone to buy some from the Western Regions, and was planning to hold an immortal fruit banquet in Liuyunxuan. There may have been news recently. ”

"And we don't have to sell it to him then! If we want to say whoever pays the highest price, we will sell it to whoever we want, so that we can make more money for everyone. ”

Ye Feng added.

This is not Ye Feng and Chen Jixing's nonsense, but the fact is that this is the case.

Boss Wang mentioned countless times that he wanted to buy all the longevity fruits from Chenjia Village next year at a price of eight taels of silver a catty, and prepaid a thousand taels of silver, but Ye Feng refused without thinking about it.

Who says that high production and price will necessarily decrease? For Qingshan County, maybe it's true. But for the national market, it may be possible to sell higher.

In a few days, the peanuts bought back by Boss Wang will be dried, and then a much-anticipated peanut banquet will be held.

Ye Feng's words made Chen Jifa completely relieved, and it was still unexpected. As for the matter of Liuyunxuan, when the time comes, you will find out if you ask Chen Qianfan at will.

Seeing that Chen Jifa was happy, Chen Jixing continued: "Village chief, these seven or eight acres of land can be rented from Master Zhao's family, or you can take the land in the village to plant. I mean, let's settle the land first, turn the soil over, fatten it, and wait for the spring next year to plant it. ”

"It's this reason, it's this reason" Chen Jifa said repeatedly: "What kind of land do you want, just say, I will prepare it for you immediately." But you have to exert yourself to make the land fattened, as you said. I know you have a lot of ideas right now. ”

Chen Jixing took the opportunity to say his requirements, such as the best sandy land, the best slope, etc., Chen Jifa agreed.

Only then did Ye Feng know that Chenjia Village had thirty acres of public land.

Gongtian, as the name suggests, is shared by all the people in the village. When it is time to sow seeds, each family goes out to cultivate together. In the autumn, the output is guarded by the village chief and used to repair the ancestral hall and other things related to the public affairs of Chenjia Village.

All this was beyond the expectations of several people, and it can be said that it was the smoothest for several people.

Chen Jixing said: "Village chief, there is one more thing, the longevity fruit grows in the ground, so everyone has never seen it." At the time of this harvest, some of them were tender and not suitable for making seeds. Some are scattered in the ground and need to be turned over. A few of us turned over a few catties in the morning, and with the tender ones, I let my mother-in-law and sister-in-law cook them all. He also troubled the village chief to gather everyone and go to the ancestral hall for a meeting, so that everyone in each household could come and share a few to taste the taste. ”

"Of course, the most important thing is to trouble the village chief to make it clear to everyone that the longevity fruits that I have at home must not be touched and are used to make seeds, otherwise there will be no income next year."

Seeing that Chen Jixing couldn't get to the point for a long time, Ye Feng had no choice but to do it for him.

Of course, the village chief understood what Ye Feng meant, and he had to say that his worries were very reasonable.

This is a major event in Chenjia Village, and he will never allow anyone to destroy it.

When every family gets the silver next year, his prestige will only rise to a higher level, and when the time comes, with Chen Qianfan's help, not to mention the village head, he will be a more senior official.

It's just that what he didn't expect was that Chenjia Village would soon develop at an incredible speed. When it came time for the village to change its name, it was too difficult to become the head of Chenjia Village.

Because some people say that being the village chief of Chenjia Village is more majestic than those poor magistrates. And this day will not be too far away.

Chen Jifa immediately said: "This is a major matter related to the well-being of everyone, who dares to destroy it, I am the first to disagree." Don't worry, I'll tell you in a moment. By the way, you guys come with me, and we'll tell everyone to assemble. ”

In fact, where is the need for him to personally go door-to-door to inform. It's just that he called a person and gave a few orders, so he took Ye Feng and a few people towards the ancestral hall.

After lunch, Zhu was a little unwell, so Mrs. Liu asked her to go back to the house to rest. Washing dishes, feeding pigs and chickens naturally fell on Huang's shoulders. Thinking that almost all of the Zhu family is doing these things on weekdays, the Huang family wants to complain and scold people, but he can't say anything.

It's just that I don't want to do it in my heart, and I make things bang while doing it.

Huang originally wanted to eat, so he took his two sons to the field to turn peanuts, and by the way, he chatted with Aunt Cha and Fan. But now I'm trapped at home.

Zhu knew that she was that virtue, and he didn't bother to pay attention to her, just lying down and resting.

As a result, to Huang's surprise, Aunt Cha actually came to the door.

Affectionately beckoned Aunt Cha into the courtyard, Huang said, "What are you doing here, I was looking for you." ”

As soon as Aunt Cha heard this, she knew that the Huang family must have heard some gossip again, so she was not in a hurry to do business, and hurriedly said: "Tell me quickly, what is the matter with me?" ”

Seeing the anticipation on Aunt Cha's face, Huang said proudly: "This is a big deal, you can listen carefully." My third brother didn't know where to find something called the longevity fruit, but it was so delicious that it was sold for three taels of silver a catty. I'll take you to the fields in a moment. ”

Hearing this, Aunt Cha was not as excited as Huang imagined, but said lightly: "It turns out that this is the case, I already know, the village chief just asked everyone to go to the ancestral hall to gather immediately, saying that there is something to say, and he also said that he wants us to taste it." ”

This was the first time that Huang felt that his words had not worked, and his anger in his heart was even greater. After thinking about it, he felt that he hadn't lost, so he turned around and went back to the house and took out two peanuts, handed them to Aunt Cha and said, "Taste it, this is it." ”

I have to say that Aunt Cha is very talented in eating, and with just a pinch of her fat fingers, the peanuts will crack obediently, revealing the red peanuts inside.

When he ate it, his eyes lit up and he said: "Quick, come with me to the ancestral hall, maybe you won't be able to eat it if it's late." It's strange that it can be sold for three taels of silver a catty, but it turns out to be this taste. ”

After speaking, he shouted a few more words into the courtyard, explained his intention simply and clearly, and ran away with Huang's smoke.

The Zhu family had no choice but to get up and walk towards the ancestral hall with Chen Wumei.

Mrs. Liu's level, she can go if she wants, if she doesn't like to join in the fun, no one forces her, and she has been going to take a nap, so the two didn't wake her up.

By the time the two of them arrived at the ancestral hall, they had already suppressed the people standing on the ground.

Seeing that people were almost here, Chen Jifa said loudly: "Quiet, everyone, be quiet, I have something to say." The reason why we have gathered you here today is because there is something important to say. This is related to the development of our Chenjia Village and the income of everyone next year. ”

Originally, there were some people who were chatting quietly, but as soon as they heard the word income, they immediately closed their mouths, stretched their necks and hurried forward.

After Chen Jifa finished telling the ins and outs of the matter, the crowd suddenly boiled. It's an eye-opener.

Chenjia Village is surrounded by mountains and rivers, both feng shui and terrain are good, such a village should not be so poor. Some time ago, watching the people in the Yaya Township Kitchen getting richer and richer, they felt very uncomfortable.

It's a pity that I can't go online, and I don't have the ability to cook.

Well, now, if it's really as the village chief said, then they will send it. Just wait for a bumper harvest next autumn, when the time comes, the house that should be built will be built, and the quality of life will definitely be greatly improved.

At this time, someone suddenly said loudly: "Do you remember, everyone remembered, in February last year, we also gathered here like this, and there was a purple Ganoderma lucidum in the ancestral hall at that time." At that time, I said, this is auspicious, indicating that our Chenjia Village is about to be released, and now I look at it, isn't that it. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately echoed them.

At this time, the crowd burst into cheers again, and it turned out that Da Niu's mother, Zhao and Ye Ermei arrived with boiled peanuts.

Ye's family thinks that there are many people in the ancestral hall, so they don't want to come, so they rest at home, and the house also needs to be guarded, but there are peanuts with all the hope of next year drying behind the house.

Chen Qianshan saw that Ye Ermei's body was small, for fear of being hit by someone, so he squeezed to her side and took the dustpan in her hand.

Seeing this, Chen Jixing and Chen Jifa also hurriedly walked over and took the peanuts in the hands of Zhao and Da Niu's mother. The three of them were not allowed to get so close to the ancestral hall.

After getting the peanuts, Chen Jifa immediately smelled a fragrance. He didn't delay any longer, and said to the crowd: "Everyone line up, and each household will send a representative to come up, and each household will receive ten seeds, and everyone will also taste the taste of this immortal fruit." ”

After saying that, every family sent people up to get the boiled peanuts one after another.

When everyone was done, there was still half a dustpan left. Chen Jifa said: "We have also worked hard for half a day, let's try it too." ”

Some villagers, inspired by the Huang family, peeled their shells before eating. Some people throw it whole into their mouths and chew it. For a while, only the sound of eating remained in the entire ancestral hall. Everyone didn't say anything, just because it was so delicious.

There is a cool temperament and said: "Da Niu Mom, your craftsmanship is good, this is also too delicious." How is this done? ”

Da Niu's mother said: "Look at what you said, auntie, this has nothing to do with me." The fruit itself is so delicious that we boiled it in water with some salt and peppers. ”

"Really? That's amazing, I thought there were a lot of spices in there. To say that this immortal fruit is really magical. It's a pity that I won't be able to eat it until next year. ”

"Who said that you can only eat it next year" Aunt Cha Wu said suddenly, "I heard from Sister-in-law Huang, there are still some fallen in the mud in the field now, let's go through it now, and we will definitely be able to get some." ”

Hearing this, several people followed and left.

Although the village chief said that he was not allowed to beat the seeds of Chen Jixing's family, those in the field could be turned over.

After the meeting, Chen Jixing said to Ye Feng and Chen Qianshan: "Let's go, let's go to the ground." I used to think that the raw longevity fruit was already delicious, but I didn't expect it to be even better cooked. Let's go through it again and cook it all. ”

When Chen Qianshan heard this, this was not the case, he still wanted to take a few sips, but Ye Feng said, "In my opinion, let's not go." ”

The two asked why.

Ye Feng had no choice but to say: "Didn't you see what the sister-in-law was talking to the fifth aunt just now, according to me, you must have brought a group of people to the field a long time ago." We're sure there's nothing left now. Brother-in-law, just wait, I'm afraid that the land is going to suffer. ”

So many people are afraid that they will be trampled on the concrete floor.