Sister Han is good at farming

"Daya, I have harvested all the corn stalks. You said you want to make fertilizer, how do you do it?"

After Ruan Wantie finished speaking, he picked up the cooled boiled water on the table in the main room and gulped it down his throat, not forgetting to complain after finishing it.

"This boiled water tastes bland. It's not as sweet as spring water, nor as cool as spring water."

"Dad, drinking boiled water keeps you healthy and helps you get sick less often."

Ruan Qingqing said helplessly.

"I know, I know, that's what I said!"

Ruan Wantie waved his hand.

"Dad, let's ferment the fertilizer at Wudaoling! Our fields are all there anyway, so it will be convenient to use when the time comes, and we don't have to carry it back and forth."

Ruan Qingqing suggested.

"That's the truth."

"Making compost with corn stalks is similar to composting. We need to chop the corn stalks into small pieces, sprinkle some water on them, and then bring some sheep, chicken, and duck manure from home, mix them well, and pile them up. The height and width of the compost pile should not exceed five feet, and the length can be arbitrary.

Then we turn it over every 7-10 days to promote the fermentation and decomposition of the corn stalks. It should be noted that when turning the compost, the inner layer of materials should be moved to the outer layer, and the outer layer of materials should be moved to the inner layer. This way, the compost pile will have the most uniform and best fertility.

When the compost becomes soft, moist, and has no pungent odor, and the materials inside gradually turn into fine particles, it means that the compost is mature and can be used. "

"Okay, bring your guillotine with you. I'll go to your grandfather's place and see if I can borrow another one. I'll also carry a load of livestock manure over with me. We'll make the compost as soon as possible so that it can be used when we plant wheat."

Ruan Wantie has recently learned a little about farming. If the crops want to grow well, they need enough fertilizer, just like if people want to grow strong, they need enough oil and water.

"OK, all right!"

Composting was more urgent, so Nguyen Wantie, Wang, Nguyen Thanh Thanh and Nguyen Shiping went to the fields together to work.

Even if they worked hard and the choppers were sparking, it took them two days to chop up all the rice stalks in the field. When mixing, there was not enough manure, so Ruan Qingqing came up with an idea to dig up the silt from the bottom of dried-up streams and rivers. After mixing well, they piled it up layer by layer.

"Let's go and take a look! Ruan Laosi's family is doing something new again."

While Ruan Qingqing's family was busy, a group of onlookers ran to their fields to see what was going on.

"Ruan Laosi, are you busy?"

"Brother Ruan, you are covered in corn stalks and mud. What are you going to do?"

Everyone asked one question after another.

"I'm not doing anything, just playing in the mud!" Ruan Wantie said unhappily.

Everyone laughed awkwardly.

"Brother Ruan, you are joking!"

"Okay, we are making compost. If you want to learn, it's up to you. It's up to you how much you learn." Ruan Wantie was annoyed by the question.

"Ruan Laosi, just tell us all about it!"

"What did you say? After I let you eat your fill, you turn around and say bad things about my daughter, Daya? Or will you have more energy to make fun of me?" Ruan Wantie asked impatiently.

Everyone looked at each other, realizing that this was where they had provoked him.

"Well, it's just a few jokes, but you should keep it in mind! Ruan Laosi, you are too narrow-minded!"

"I'm sorry, I didn't teach you how to increase production while listening to you laugh at my and my family's hobbies. Whoever has the stomach for this, go find him!"

"This……"

Everyone fell silent.

Ruan Wantie didn't care about the others and was busy with his own business. After he piled the manure, he carried his wife and children home with him.

After returning home, everyone was not idle. After washing their hands, they continued to peel corn.

After the wooden stakes are full, the remaining corn cobs are peeled off completely. This kind of corn that has been peeled naked is called "naked corn". It is much easier to peel naked corn than to peel corn with braids. You don't need to be extra cautious because you don't have to leave a few pieces of placenta at the tail. You just need to pull off the thick husk of the whole corn cob.

So they worked faster, and when dinner was ready, Nguyen Shiping and Nguyen Van Tie each held a mulberry fork and gathered the corn husks scattered on the ground to a corner of the yard. They would then put them into the kitchen together with the corn husks to be peeled tomorrow to use as kindling.

Everyone washed their hands and ate.

"Old Four, I'm eating!"

Mr. Ruan walked into the yard holding a pipe.

"Dad, have you eaten yet? Do you want to sit down and eat with me?"

Ruan Wantie invited.

Mr. Ruan waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about it. I've already eaten. I just came to take a look."

Looking at the corn braids hanging on the wall, Mr. Ruan nodded. "You have collected the corn in a very good way. How is it? Have you collected all the corn?"

Ruan Qingqing brought a stool to Mr. Ruan.

"Grandpa, sit down!"

Ruan Wantie came out with a bowl in his hand. "The corn is all in the yard. Dad, have you harvested all the corn?"

"We just collected all the water today. Didn't your fifth brother come back from his vacation? He said that the county magistrate has already opened the dike to release the water, and the water will reach our village at the latest the day after tomorrow."

"Oh."

"Was it Qingqing who suggested to the county magistrate to open the dike and release the water?" asked Mr. Ruan.

"That's about right! Dad, why are you asking this?"

Old Master Ruan sighed softly, "Qingqing had come to me originally, wanting Laowu and Xingge'er to ask the county magistrate. At that time, I refused because I was afraid of taking responsibility. After all, I am old and don't have the courage and drive that the kids have now."

"Well, Dad, it doesn't matter who brings it up. As long as there's water in our fields and it doesn't affect the harvest, that's all! Don't take it to heart!"

Ruan Wantie comforted him while chewing his food.

"That's right!" Old Master Ruan nodded. "Autumn is coming soon. I heard that the county magistrate will recruit civilian workers to serve in the autumn service in advance. What are the rules here?"

"Dad, do we need someone to go?"

Mr. Ruan exhaled a puff of smoke.

"It is said that food or silver can be used as payment for labor. This is not the main point. The main point is that the artificial lake or reservoir dug during the service can have priority in raising fish and lotus roots and other usage rights. I am thinking that our two families should join forces with your second and third uncles and a few other families to take one. Even if there is a drought, we will have this reservoir or artificial lake and will not have to ask for help from others."

Ruan Qingqing had an idea when she heard this. "Master, which location do you have your eyes on?"

"It's not determined yet."

"Master, why don't we choose the reservoir at Wudaoling? Everyone's land is relatively close to it, so it's quite convenient to dig a ditch and release water. Even if some of them are not close, it doesn't matter, we can just dig a ditch."

Mr. Ruan hesitated, "We are fine, but your fields are all over there. When the flood comes, I am afraid that your fields will be affected."

"If the reservoirs and channels are well-organized, they will not be affected unless there is a major flood."

Ruan Qingqing is very confident about this.