Koi baby helps his mother farm and becomes the richest man

"That's great!" Aunt Zhao laughed. "Master Zhou, you are so kind!"

Zhou Yu looked down at An An, who was drowsy in his arms, but it was really hard to bear to take her out in such a cold day.

An An tried to open her eyes wide and looked up at Zhou Yu, "Handsome uncle, let me show you my strength. I am strong and not afraid of the cold!"

Her big round eyes, which used to be clear white, were now filled with tears caused by sleepiness, becoming more watery and clear, with the whites of her eyes revealing the steel blue color that only children have.

But dominated by sleepiness, her eyes could not remain wide open for long before closing, and her thick and long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings.

The little guy would open his eyes wide again as if frightened, then close them again, and then open them wide again...

The little neck seemed to become soft, and the little head shook and fell down.

Zhou Yu found the child adorable but also felt distressed. He quickly handed the child back to Aunt Zhao and gently told her to take the child back to bed early. "Cover the child tightly and be careful not to catch a cold."

Aunt Zhao naturally had no intention of staying any longer, so she quickly stood up and said goodbye.

Coincidentally, several people from the opposite room also came out. Uncle Chen Jiu said, "It's no use for you to tell me. I'm just an old loser. If you have anything to say, talk to Lord Zhou."

Xu Xia stepped forward, ready to separate those people who were dressed in tattered clothes and had sorrow written all over their faces.

Aunt Zhao hurriedly said hello to Uncle Chen Jiu and left.

Here, several villagers learned of Zhou Yu's identity and bowed down to him.

Uncle Chen Jiu spoke on his behalf, "Master Zhou, these people are from the neighboring village and would like to ask for your help in digging a well. Alas, everyone's life is difficult. If there is one more well, there will be more hope."

Several villagers also began to express their demands, which were basically the same.

Zhou Yu raised his hand and gave them a slight push, "Everyone, please stand up."

Several people slowly climbed up and stood with their hands and feet tied, repeating the same words over and over again, "Please, sir, have mercy on us!"

Uncle Chen Jiu had known Zhou Yu for a long time, and since he didn't show off his authority, he wasn't intimidated. He first invited Zhou Yu to take a seat, personally poured water, and then asked the others to sit down together, "Our Lord Zhou is a man who truly works for the common people.

"He has seen all our difficulties and kept them in mind!"

Zhou Yu glanced at the old man with amusement. Why, isn't this the time to be on guard against him?

Uncle Chen Jiu coughed dryly and stood up, "Well, you guys talk slowly, I'll go dig some radishes..." and then hid away.

Zhou Yu glanced at those people and nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I'm already considering what you're asking for.

“I will go there in the next few days to see if we can dig a well.

"Don't get your hopes up too much. I don't necessarily think I can accomplish what you failed to do in the past."

He knew that after these two villages discovered water in Tongshutun, they also tried to dig wells around their own villages, but all failed.

The head of Huaihuagou said awkwardly, "Master, we figured it was because we only used shovels and pickaxes to dig shallowly that no water came out.

"When there's a drought, the well-drilling teams won't come. We don't have those tough tools, so we really can't dig very deep."

Zhou Yu waved his hand. "No need to explain, I know everything. Have you made all the preparations for the winter?"

A few people's worried faces finally showed some smiles. "Every household has been given some food. It's not guaranteed that we can eat our fill every day, but at least we won't starve to death."

Zhou Yu asked again, "What about the grain for next year? Have you prepared it?"

"It's ready, it's ready," the smiles of several people deepened. "We have some on our own, and with what you give us, it's enough to make a living."

Another person asked tentatively: "Master, this land tax..."

"Don't worry," Zhou Yu smiled faintly, "Until you are completely free from the famine, all corvée labor and taxes will be exempted."

A light sentence made the room boil. When the excitement gradually cooled down, several people asked cautiously, "Sir, are you serious?"

"Absolutely true," Zhou Yu said solemnly, "Even if I'm transferred, nothing will change. Moreover, when taxes are collected for post-disaster reconstruction, they won't be collected in full all at once. There will be some degree of reduction or exemption. The specific details will depend on the official announcement."

This was already great news, and several people hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed again.

Before Zhou Yu could stop them, he heard a banging sound. When they looked up again, their foreheads were already red.

There was nothing more to say, so Zhou Yu asked Xu Xia to send them out.

When they got to the yard, Uncle Chen Jiu stuffed two radishes into each of their hands and said, "These are the ones that our village planted together. They are well cared for and are growing well.

"I know you don't need this carrot, so this is at least a small token of my appreciation."

Several people looked at the plump white radishes with their eyes shining. They quickly thanked him and asked Uncle Chen Jiu, "Your radishes are really good. Have you saved any for seeds?"

"I'll keep it," Uncle Chen Jiu said with a smile, "When the seeds are harvested next year, you can come and take them. I'll give you as much as you want!"

After several people thanked him again and again, they happily went home with the radish.

Zhou Yu chatted with Uncle Chen Jiu for a few more words and asked him, "Look, is it possible to raise chickens and ducks in the village?"

"Not yet...right?" Uncle Chen Jiu's brows were covered with worry again. "Although there is some food in the village now, the famine has scared everyone. It's better to save it for people to eat. I'm afraid they won't be willing to feed them."

Zhou Yu nodded slightly.

He thought that other families might not be willing to raise a child, but the Zhao family would definitely be willing to do so.

An An is a child who deserves to eat something good.

Before going to bed that night, he instructed Xu Xia, "Keep an eye out. If you know where there are chicks or ducklings for sale, buy a few and bring them back to the Zhao family."

After a pause, he asked, "Does raising these poultry cost a lot of food?"

"It's not that much of a bother," Xu Xia scratched the back of his head, "When it's a cub, I'll feed it more carefully, but it will be fine as it grows older.

"Country people raise poultry in a very rough way, basically feeding them whatever is available.

"It's like you need to feed them better when they're laying eggs, otherwise they won't lay."

Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said, "Then I will give them some of my share and let them raise chickens and ducks."

Xu Xia was startled, then laughed and said, "Sir, you're really frightening me! It's better to feed poultry, but it doesn't mean it's as good as human food.

"It needs to be mixed with some bran or gluten or something. I don't know the details."

Zhou Yu also laughed. "According to the current calculation, one pound of fine grain can be exchanged for ten pounds of coarse grain, and one pound of coarse grain can be exchanged for ten pounds of bran. If I give them half a pound of fine grain, will it be enough to feed them for a year?"