Koi baby helps his mother farm and becomes the richest man

Moreover, this is not the result of the efforts of just one village. Driven by Tongshutun, the surrounding villages are also extremely concerned about tree planting, and the influence has spread to more distant villages.

Those who live close to water sources will plant more crops, while those who live where getting water is difficult will plant less crops, but they are all trying their best to ensure the survival rate.

After Zhou Yu introduced rewards for planting trees that survive, this enthusiasm became even higher.

Zhou Yu put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance. They dug a total of 40 wells on this trip. After basically confirming that water could be found, they arranged the well-drilling personnel and subsequent matters, and then rushed to the next place.

The reason they came back so late was that they went to the border areas with various counties to dig wells. Because they had the best relationship with Xin'an County, they also went deep into Xin'an County and helped dig four wells.

On the way back, I chose another route. Although it was a bit longer, it could help more people solve their water problems...

It’s a bit hard, but it’s all worth it.

Of course, the biggest contributor is naturally An An.

For fear that someone might target An An, he didn't even dare to get too close to An An when outside.

But he couldn't let An An's hard work go to waste, so he specially asked people to buy 300 acres of fertile land in the suburbs of Beijing and a hot spring villa in the Western Hills, so that if An An came to Beijing with his mother in the future, he would not be without a place to stay.

Even if you don't live there, it's nice to keep it and collect rent, and it can also be a decent dowry in the future.

Well, this is not enough. Considering Yu Anan's achievements, this reward is too light. But this is all the energy he has at the moment. After he has caught his breath, he will buy more land and shops.

Zhang Jinzhi took a few steps closer and asked in a slightly lowered voice, "Sir, do you have any extra money? Is it enough to pay the villagers a reward?"

Zhou Yu's expression froze slightly, and he pinched his fingers and said, "We can postpone it for a few days. I have already agreed with the surrounding counties that they will share some money and food with us later.

“Just have to talk to the folks in advance.”

"Sir," Zhang Jinzhi said with a smile, "you don't have to worry about this matter. The problem has been solved by Miss Qin."

Zhou Yu looked puzzled.

Zhang Jinzhi explained, "Mrs. Zhao, Miss Qin, and An An went up the mountain and dug up a wild ginseng that was quite old.

“The ginseng bell is a creation of heaven and earth, a spiritual object. Especially during this time of natural disasters and man-made calamities, its price has increased several times compared to before.

"This ginseng was worth ten thousand taels of silver..."

Zhou Yu frowned, showing no joy. He asked in a deep voice, "When did it happen?"

Zhang Jinzhi told the truth.

Zhou Yu's face turned cold: "It's been so long? Why did you just tell me now?"

"Please calm down, my lord," Zhang Jinzhi said, bowing his hands. "It's just that you've been busy all the time, so I haven't found the right time to talk about this matter...

"Besides, sending people to find a channel to sell ginseng took a lot of effort. It took several twists and turns before we succeeded. That's why I brought it up today."

Seeing Zhou Yu was about to speak again, Zhang Jinzhi hurriedly said, "Sir, I was unwilling to accept it at first, but it was Miss Qin who said that..."

Zhou Yu's anger gradually subsided. He thought that Zhang Jinzhi had taken the initiative to ask for it, but he didn't expect that it was Qin Ying who insisted on giving it.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Never mind. What's done is done. Let's just forget about it. It won't happen again."

"Sir," Zhang Jinzhi looked up in surprise, "Have you found a way to solve the problem of insufficient silver?"

Zhou Yu felt a pang of depression and said sullenly, "Not yet." Although the surrounding counties had promised to give him some money and food, the drought had lasted for nearly four years and the counties had been in a terrible state. How much could they come up with?

I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to get as much as he could by begging from the Ninth Prince.

Zhang Jinzhi sighed softly, "All your private savings are gone!"

Zhou Yu couldn't help feeling a little depressed. Not only his private savings, but even the part of the dowry his mother gave him when she died had been used up.

But it is still a drop in the bucket.

Zhang Jinzhi had to offer some words of comfort: "Your Excellency, don't worry too much. The situation has improved a lot everywhere. I believe we will be able to overcome this difficulty soon.

"Look, isn't production gradually recovering everywhere? As long as people's livelihoods are looking good, other things won't be a problem."

Zhou Yu nodded slowly, but he just couldn't muster up any emotion.

After dinner, Zhou Yu went to deal with the backlog of official documents, and Uncle Chen Jiu came in with crutches.

In fact, he was very strong and had no need for a cane. But since he found that the cane was very convenient for beating people, he never let go of it. No matter when and where he met those who wanted to make trouble, he would wave the cane and they would stop immediately.

Zhou Yu ordered someone to invite him over and personally offered him a seat.

Uncle Chen Jiu quickly waved his hands: "Excuse me, sir!"

He still invited Zhou Yu to sit on the kang, and sat on the bench under the kang. He first thanked Zhou Yu for his hard work, and then slowly talked about the business: "Sir, before you came back, I called all the villagers together to discuss it.

"No one in our village has raised any objections!"

Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Master Jiu, what are you talking about?"

"Didn't the master promise to reward us if the trees we planted survived?" Uncle Chen Jiu said cheerfully, "It's because the master is kind-hearted and wants to give us an extra income.

"But these days, it's not easy for anyone. Sir, you encourage us to plant trees, isn't it for our own good?

"We are trying to earn our own living, so why should we ask you to pay for it?

"So we've unanimously decided that we don't want this reward. You should keep it for wiser uses. We all know you have plenty of other uses for your money!"

Zhou Yu was very surprised by this. "Master Jiu, since it's already been agreed upon, there's no reason to go back on your word. Don't worry..."

"Sir," Uncle Chen Jiu hurriedly waved his hand, "The good life our village has today is all thanks to you, sir. We really can't ask for more.

"I am an old man of few ideas, and I will only speak to you from the bottom of my heart.

"People are always so insatiable. Today you gave us food, tomorrow you helped us beat back the bandits, the day after tomorrow you gave us bone soup, and even helped spread the secret of the mushroom method...

“Everyone is used to being helped and cared for by adults, so they think adults can give more, and feel that whatever adults give is their due.

"But there's no such thing in the world! You help us in emergencies but not in poverty. You saved our lives, but the rest of the journey should be walked by ourselves.

"Yes, you are our father and mother, and it is your duty to manage us, but we are not the only people under your rule!

"Qin County is so big, and you have to take care of everyone. The burden on your shoulders is not light!

"That doesn't make sense. You care about us, but we don't care about you in return!

“We can make ends meet, but aren’t there many people who can’t?

"You should use this money to help those people. Only when everyone is well can the world be better.

"If people are allowed to feel resentful, chaos will probably break out sooner or later."