After the Chung Yeung Festival, winter wheat was sown in Zhuangzili.

Uncle Chen led people to dig up the accumulated fertilizer, stretched out his hand to touch it, it was dry and refreshing, the temperature was suitable, he smiled with satisfaction, "The fertilizer is ripe, I will be fertilized today, and I will plant it after two days." ”

This year, they have accumulated a lot of fertilizer, so they can spread the soil once and then once when sowing, so that they don't have to worry about the lack of fertility.

And in the long run, the poor land can be used to grow fertilizer for them, and Uncle Chen is very satisfied with the composting method provided by the owner.

God is also very face-giving, and it rained for a while before the fertilizer was sprinkled, not big or small, just enough for the fertilizer to penetrate into the soil.

The cattle that could be cultivated were brought from the pasture, and when the cattle were tired, they took turns to turn over the ground, bury the fertilizer deep in the soil, and then start to open the wall and sow seeds.

After a year of reclamation, now 30 hectares of jue field has been basically opened, on the other side of the mountain, 8 hectares of jue field, out of 8 hectares to make a pasture, within the scope of the pasture is divided into a piece of grass, the place where little grass grows is turned over by the long workers, from other places to pick up grass seeds or dig turf to throw over.

Grass is a very tenacious plant, as long as there is a little soil or grass it can grow, so after less than a month, those empty fields are green grass.

The northern merchants have not had time to send the collected grass seeds, but fortunately, they have a wide area, and it is more than enough to raise these cattle and sheep.

The remaining two hectares are divided into rice and wheat fields according to soil and water conditions, while other more arid and barren plots are used to grow beans and mulberry trees.

The 20 hectares on this side are subdivided, with orchards, mulberry orchards, ponds, wheat fields, rice fields and rape fields.

Now we have to plant all the planned wheat fields and rape fields, hoping that God will be able to enjoy the same face as this year in the coming year, so that they can have a good harvest year.

The seeds of cauliflower were kept by herself, and there were not enough in the Zhuangzi, so Lin Qingwan exchanged some with the clansmen on the other side of the old house, and they were all together.

But the wheat seeds are not self-sufficient, because there are a lot of wheat fields set aside this time, and most of the wheat seeds left by everyone are only enough for her own use, so she has to buy wheat seeds from the grain store.

Lin Qingwan attached great importance to this cultivation, and selected a few old farmers from the tenants who were good at planting seeds to go to the city to select seeds together.

In less than half a day, the whole city of Suzhou knew about it, and some people ridiculed, "I didn't expect that after Lin Gong went, Lord Lin became a Tian Sheweng." ”

Some people also praised, "Nongsang is the foundation of the country, Lord Lin is not afraid of hard work, willing to do it himself, far above us." ”

Lin Qingwan doesn't care what others say, seeds are the first key factor in sowing, and now she is in a big trouble with Zhao Shengzheng, if someone takes advantage of the loophole in the seeds, then she will be delayed for a year, the loss is too great, she doesn't want to bear it.

So she was vigilant, keeping an eye on it step by step, and when the selected seeds were delivered, they had to be poured out and re-checked.

As long as it does not meet expectations, they will not be accepted, and such a strict inspection has made several grain merchants complain, because in just two days, Lin Qingwan has checked out two bags of seeds mixed with inferior wheat.

Lin Qingwan doesn't care if it's their merchant's own problem or Zhao Sheng's hand, once there is a problem, she won't accept the grain from that grain merchant.

In this way, it was not until mid-September that all the grains were selected and the seeds were sprinkled.

As soon as the seeds were sown, it began to rain drippingly, and even Lin Qingwan couldn't help but sigh that God really appreciated his face.

The rain usually doesn't last long in late autumn, but this time it was a bit of an accident, and the roads began to get muddy since the 23rd rain.

Lu's home school first stopped classes, so that students could study seriously at home, and don't always run out if they have nothing to do. Lin Yubin came back with a bookcase, Lin Qingwan was taken aback, turned her head to look outside and said, "Although it is inconvenient to rain, it won't be a long vacation, right?" ”

Lin Yubin's face was solemn, "Mr. Shi said that it has not been peaceful recently, and students are only afraid of danger when they go out of the city to go to school. Aunt, Cui Rong said that there are displaced people from the south, but I am afraid that Suzhou will be affected. ”

"Nanhan?" Lin Qingwan raised her eyebrows, feeling a little uneasy in her heart, "What's going on over there?" How could there be displaced people entering the Daliang realm? ”

Lin Yubin was also worried, "Cui Rong doesn't know much, but occasionally I heard a few words from the elders of the Lu family, it seems that something happened to the court of the Southern Han Dynasty, aunt, Suzhou is not far from the Southern Han Dynasty, you say ......"

"Don't be afraid," Lin Qingwan comforted her: "Jiangnan is a major tax payment place for the Great Liang, and there are a lot of Chen soldiers, so it will be fine." ”

Having said that, after Lin Yubin left, Lin Qingwan still called Steward Lin and Steward Zhong to discuss, "Winter wheat and cauliflower have been planted, let the short-term workers go back, the long-term workers stay, except for the pasture and the farm, which are guarded by others, the people from other places have withdrawn." The teahouse at the intersection sent two more people, and they were selected from Fang Datong. They are experienced and alert as soldiers, and they can quickly notify us if something happens. ”

The two of them were surprised, "Grandma, is something wrong?" ”

Lin Qingwan sighed and told the Lu family about the holiday, "If the matter is not serious, they will not take a holiday." ”

"Where are the outcasts?"

Lin Qingwan shook her head, "I decided to go back to the old mansion for a while, and by the way, I will go to the Assassin's Mansion again, if I can go to the Shang family again, they may be better informed than us." ”

Chief Steward Zhong immediately got up, "Then I'll go and clean up the accounts and settle the accounts for the short-term workers." ”

Now, in addition to their daily work, the main task of the workers is to dig pits and plan to plant fruit and mulberry trees in the spring.

Steward Lin also got up, "I'll go and arrange a carriage for my aunt and grandmother." ”

Lin Qingwan nodded, and took Bai Mei and Bai Feng back to the old mansion first, and the old uncle was both surprised and happy, "The begonia flowers in the house are blooming, and the old slave is thinking about sending two pots to you and the eldest lady." ”

Lin Qingwan smiled, "Uncle Zhong is getting more and more powerful, he can make the begonia flowers bloom at this time, you go and let people pretend to be good, and I will take it away in a while." Fill me a few more pots, and I'll give them away. ”

Uncle Lao Zhongyan responded happily when he heard this, and went to the flower room to keep an eye on it, and Lin Qingwan went to the clan to find Lin Run, but he ran into him when he went out.

Lin Run gasped a little, and when he saw her, he smiled: "I was about to look for you, and you came." ”

Lin Qingwan stepped aside and said, "I'm also going to come to find the fifth brother, let's talk about it." ”

When they arrived at the flower hall, the subordinates quietly retreated, and there were only two people left in the house, Bai Mei, Bai Feng and Lin Run's entourage guarding the door.

Lin Run turned his head and saw that his cousin's face was calm, carrying the teapot and pouring him tea unhurriedly, so he couldn't help sighing: "You are here for the affairs of the south, right?" ”

Lin Qingwan bowed slightly, put down the teapot and said, "I heard some rumors, so I came back to verify with the fifth brother." ”

Lin Run's face was serious, "There was an accident in the south, and we just received the news that Lu Jing is reversed!" ”

Lin Run sighed when he said this, "Now that the Southern Han Dynasty is in turmoil, the army is pressing on the border, and the world is going to be unstable again." And a large number of displaced people are pouring in, although Jiangnan is still some distance away from the Southern Han Dynasty, it is rich, it is the first place for displaced people, and it will definitely be affected. Sister Wan'er, do you remember what your second brother said when he was seriously ill? ”

Lin Qingwan was confused, "What's the matter?" ”

Lin Run said helplessly: "Have you forgotten why the second brother donated all his family property to the imperial court?" ”

Why else, isn't it because I'm afraid that your monk family will fight and hurt Yubin?

Lin Qingwan was stunned, and remembered the excuse that Lin Jiang and the clan had proposed.

Lin Run's face was serious, "At that time, the second brother hinted that there would be chaos in the south, let us store more grain, last year and this year, the grain in the clan was not sold, more than a year has passed, we thought there would be no more accidents, but who knew that it should be at this time." ”

Lin Qingwan looked at him with a serious face (expressionless), and silently apologized to Lin Jiang in her heart.

She just thought it was an excuse, she didn't know if it was going to happen.

"Regardless of whether this matter will affect Suzhou, we must prepare in advance, Sister Wan'er, you and Yubin should move back to live, it is safer to live in the clan, and everyone should take care of each other."

Lin Qingwan lowered her eyes and pondered.

It is naturally safer to live in the clan, after all, there are many clansmen, and the homeless people will generally subconsciously avoid the places where the big clans live, that is, they are really surrounded by them, and the family is stronger and safer.

But if someone targets her from the inside, she will have no power to resist.

Lin Qingwan didn't forget the greed of the second room and the eighth uncle, they were really ruthless and united with the clansmen to do something, Lin Qingwan couldn't resist at all with Lin Yubin and a group of old servants.

And Lin Run has not fully mastered the clan yet, so he is afraid that he will not be able to help them.

Moreover, the old house is alone, and is not guarded in the middle, if the long-term workers of the other courtyard are willing to stay, then the security of the other courtyard in the middle with the tenant farmers of the village will not be less than in the clan.

"Fifth brother asked me to think about it." Lin Qingwan didn't say anything.

Lin Run was a little disappointed, "Sister Wan, no matter what, the clan will protect you and Yubin." ”

Lin Qingwan smiled, "Fifth brother, don't get me wrong, I can't rest assured that I can't go to the other courtyard, you also know that now all my family business is over there, and there are hundreds of tenant farmers, farmers and long-term laborers combined, so many people, I can neither leave them behind, nor bring them all." ”

Lin Run frowned, "Leave them in the other courtyard, there is no master to accompany the slave to the danger." ”

Lin Qingwan shook her head, "There are too many people in the Lin family's courtyard, and this year's autumn harvest is too eye-catching, if no one is in charge, I'm afraid it will be chaotic." ”

Lin Run couldn't help asking, "You didn't sell all that grain?" ”

"Sold some and kept some," Lin Qingwan said: "I have so many people under my hands, I always have to keep more food, but money is also indispensable, the wages given, and the things I buy need copper coins and silver." ”

Lin Run nodded, estimating that she would not have too much food left, and after thinking about it, he still advised: "Don't put your eggs in one basket, hurry up and transfer some while you still have time, food is the most important thing in troubled times." If something really happens, life matters, and things like money can be spent. ”

Lin Qingwan bowed, "Fifth brother, don't worry, it's just that if there is any other news from the south, please send someone to inform me." ”

"Definitely."