The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

But Wang Jiaxing is Wang Jiaxing.

Wang Jiaxing, who is inexperienced and full of confidence, has been with Sun Shan for so long that he feels that Mr. Sun is just more knowledgeable than himself, and that he will definitely surpass Mr. Sun in time.

Wang Jiaxing said confidently: "Uncle, uncle, don't worry, I will study hard. I am sure I will pass the college entrance examination."

As for my eldest cousin, he was no longer my idol from that moment on.

Wang Jiaxing wants to be his own idol.

The unknown Mr. Wang looked at Xingyazi, the rising star, and then thought of his eldest son in the capital, the falling star, and couldn't help feeling sad.

But sad as it is, they are talking about bird droppings now, which is a big deal.

Business calculations immediately buzzed in my ears.

Mr. Wang asked, "Hokkien, you said that Lord Sun used bird droppings to increase vegetable production? This bird droppings is what you found during your last inspection. It's in the back mountains of a village called Big Bird. Is there a lot of it?"

When it comes to doing business, Mr. Wang is the best.

County Magistrate Wang was a scholar and was not very sensitive to matters of commerce.

Wang Jiaxing nodded repeatedly and said, "A lot, a lot. Second uncle, that mountain is covered with bird droppings, so much that you won't believe it. If you don't see it with your own eyes, you won't believe that birds can poop so much."

When people first saw bird droppings, they opened their mouths and were so surprised that they couldn't speak.

The phrase "I've never seen anything like it before" can be used to describe the happenings in this world.

Mr. Wang thought for a moment and suggested, "If bird droppings can be used as fertilizer, we can sell it. It would increase the yield of vegetables, and many people would buy it."

If rice, fruits, flowers and plants also work, wouldn't we be rich?

Before Wang Jiaxing could say anything, County Magistrate Wang said coldly, "Lord Sun has long since seized the deed to the land in the back mountain and designated it as government farmland, which cannot be bought or sold."

Now I finally understand why the first thing Sun Shan did after returning from his inspection was to ask Qiao Wenshu for the land deed.

It turns out that bird droppings are very useful.

It’s just that Lord Sun designated the back mountain as government land instead of choosing to buy the land from a “white glove”. Why?

If it were him, and he discovered that the bird droppings in the back mountain could be turned into copper coins, he would definitely buy some land first, and then summon the wealthy people in Yuanlu to discuss this deal.

County Magistrate Wang knew it was difficult to keep it all to himself, so while he ate the meat, he would at least give the soup to the people below.

Lord Sun directly transferred the land to the government. Does it mean he doesn't want to gain benefits, or does he want to gain benefits slowly?

County Magistrate Wang believed it was the latter, and that there would be more to come with this Lord Sun.

When Mr. Wang heard that the bird droppings in the back mountain could not be bought or sold, he was dumbfounded.

He hurriedly asked, "Brother, what is this Lord Sun doing? He won't benefit from turning the land over to the government, right? Is he trying to sell it to the government, putting the money into the government treasury first, and then slowly pocketing it? Oh my god, this Lord Sun is so greedy, he actually took the whole piece of land for himself."

Mr. Wang judged others by his own standards and believed that what he thought was what Sun Shan thought, and thought that Sun Shan wanted to take it all for himself.

At this time, Wang Jiaxing quietly popped up and said, "Second uncle, bird droppings can't be used directly. They need to be processed before use."

As for how to process it, Wang Jiaxing was so busy reading that he didn't pay any attention to it.

After all, we didn’t take bird droppings seriously at first, but later on we found out that they were surprisingly useful, which was totally unexpected.

Wang Jiaxing also told the story of how the village chief of Da Niao Village secretly dug bird droppings to use as fertilizer, which resulted in all the seedlings dying.

Wang Jiaxing said firmly, "Lord Sun must have used some method to make these bird droppings usable. I don't know the specific method."

Then he added, "Lord Sun also made a kind of pesticide to kill insects. It works great. This pesticide is blue, and when you spray it on vegetables, the insects won't come. The leaves are intact, acid-free, and lush green, so beautiful."

Old Master Wang asked with interest, "What kind of pesticide is this? It's so magical! Oh my god, this Mr. Sun really knows how to farm. He's from a farming family, and this is his profession."

Wang Jiaxing continued to reveal: "I don't know what medicine it is, but it's blue and very effective. But I heard from Aunt Wang that this medicine will be gone once it's used up. It's too expensive. No matter how rich you are, you can't use expensive pesticides just to eat a bite of green vegetables.

He also said that his master is researching cheap pesticides, and once they are developed, we won’t have to eat vegetable leaves that have been eaten by insects anymore.”

Old Master Wang sighed and said, "Lord Sun is really capable. When I have time, I will go visit him and ask what kind of pesticide it is. It may be expensive, but I will try it and see the effect."

County Magistrate Wang and Master Wang exchanged a glance:

Now let’s focus on bird droppings, and we can put the issue of pesticides aside.

Didn't you hear what the peddler said? Pesticides are too expensive, we can't afford them. If we can't afford them, why use them? The cost outweighs the benefits.

Mr. Wang continued, "Brother, look at this bird droppings. Can we participate?"

The one in the Wang family who loved making money the most was Mr. Wang. Thinking that bird droppings were useful, he couldn't help but sell them.

Before County Magistrate Wang could say anything, Wang Jiaxing said, "Second Uncle, we have to wait and see if guano can be sold. Lord Sun wants to use it on rice and says he's going to do some experiments. He also said that if we use it recklessly without testing, the harvest might fail."

Then the Wang family knew what Sun Shan was doing with the official land.

When County Magistrate Wang saw Sun Shan heading out to the suburbs, he couldn't help but say, "Sir, there's been a rumor these days that you're developing a fertilizer made from bird droppings, and that it's making rice grow exceptionally well. Is it true or not?"

It was definitely true. County Magistrate Wang secretly sent people to check it out, and the news he got was that Sun Shan's experimental rice was fatter and better than the surrounding rice, and was definitely good rice.

Just looking at that, you can feel the joy of harvest.

County Magistrate Wang asked knowingly because he wanted to follow openly and find out information indirectly.

Sun Shan said calmly, "We do use bird droppings as fertilizer."

There is nothing that cannot be told to others. The development of bird droppings will not work without the participation of the Wang family.

As a native of Yuanlu, Sun Shan would only try to eradicate someone as a last resort unless the person was guilty of unforgivable crimes.

But at present, there are no arrogant and domineering people in the Wang family, nor are there any criminals. Overall, the family is very peaceful.

He had a lot of resources at his disposal and took a lot of advantage, so he had an average reputation in Yuanlu and was not known as a philanthropist.

Alas, although the Wang family became wealthy nouveau riche, they still lack foundation and cannot do things.

County Magistrate Wang continued, "Your Excellency, I would like to go and take a look too. I want to see what kind of bird droppings make the rice grow so well. I'm really curious."

Sun Shan remained calm and said, "If County Magistrate Wang is free, please come with me and take a look."

After saying this, he climbed onto the carriage with a cool and aloof attitude.