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

The transparent little village chief couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard Sun Shan say in person that the use of fertilizer would not be mandatory.

I don't know if it actually increases yields, but I've never personally witnessed it, so to be safe, I'm not going to use fertilizer. I'll wait until others use it and see the results before using it.

But in order to save the government's face, if not a single acre of land is used, the government might be furious.

So the little transparent village chief thought of a clever idea and planned to take an acre of land to try it out. This way he could see the effect and deal with the government, which was the safest approach.

Sun Shan had no idea what the obscure village chief was thinking.

It is anticipated that not many people will eat this year's early rice. These things cannot be rushed and can only be done step by step.

As long as there is someone brave enough to use guano fertilizer, I guarantee that others will rush to use it in the second half of the year.

Sun Shan is very confident in his guano fertilizer.

As time goes by, his fertilizer will prove to be effective.

Sun Shan stood upright at the front and said with a smile, "Everyone, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Don't be afraid, I will answer them all."

At this time, a local squire raised his hand and asked, "Sir Sun, why are we restricted from buying guano fertilizer? Can't we buy more even if we want?"

This small landlord had tax-free land because his family had a scholar, and he also concealed a small amount of land.

If we buy according to the land tax book, won’t the hidden fields be unable to use fertilizer?

Sun Shan shook his head and said bluntly, "Selling fertilizer to the people of Yuanlu is a loss-making operation. The more we sell, the more our workshop loses. If it weren't for the people of Yuanlu, our workshop would never sell fertilizer so cheaply."

After a pause, he continued, "We will sell our products outside in the future. The price will be much higher than in Yuanlu County. We don't make money for ourselves, so we have to make money outside."

Most people don't believe this, but since Sun Shan said it, it's hard to refute it.

Some were confused and had no idea what Sun Shan was doing, while some were smart and knew that Sun Shan must have some unknown secret.

It's impossible to figure it out at the scene, but when you go back and think about it, you will naturally know the ultimate goal.

Everyone was talking about guano fertilizer.

After answering all the questions that needed to be answered, Sun Shan also stepped down.

County Magistrate Wang walked to the front and continued presiding over the meeting: "Everyone, spring plowing is not far away. This time when you return, you must tell the villagers about guano fertilizer and persuade them to use it. Remember, our fertilizer is a trial first, or you pay for it. If it doesn't work, you don't have to pay."

Then he continued, "Give me a try. Chicken, duck, goose, and human feces can be used to fertilize fields, and so can our bird droppings. You dare to use manure to fertilize fields, so why don't you dare to use bird droppings? Even if you don't dare to use all the fields at home, you should give it a try on one or two acres."

The magistrate won't let you use it unless you're absolutely sure. Everyone, go back and think it over.

Ten days from now, the head of the village and the head of the ward will submit the quota for fertilizer needs to the government. The fertilizer will be officially delivered to the people and people will be arranged to instruct everyone on how to use it. Everyone, feel free to use it boldly. You will never regret it.

This officially concludes the meeting.

Sun Shan kept the village chief and the neighborhood chief, and let the gentry, scholars, and prestigious elders leave first.

No matter who wants to buy fertilizer, even County Magistrate Wang, he must buy it through the head of the village where his household registration is located.

Of course, for a big family like County Magistrate Wang, the head of the village must be one of theirs.

The village chief of Da Niao hurried to find Sun Shan and said, "Master Sun, all the villagers in Da Niao Village need to buy guano fertilizer. Master Sun, you are such a smart person. If you let us use fertilizer, it must be a good thing. We all trust you."

Look, this is why Sun Shan values ​​the village chief of Dayiao Village so much.

This kind of political awareness is higher than that of anyone present.

Sun Shan feigned composure, a smile on his face, and said calmly, "Okay, Village Chief, tell the head of the village about the fertilizer you want to buy. Before the spring plowing, someone will teach you how to use it."

The village chief's immediate superior, the head of the village: ....

Oh my god, who is this Big Bird Village chief? He seems to be very familiar with Lord Sun.

Suddenly I remembered that Da Niao Village seemed to be the place where bird droppings were produced. I heard that all the villagers there worked in the workshops and are now living a prosperous life.

Emma, ​​could this village chief in front of me be from the legendary Big Bird Village?

The village head couldn't help but blink.

I used to just laugh it off when I heard the rumors, but from today on, I can no longer just laugh it off, because it turns out the rumors are true.

The village chief of Da Niao Village in front of him had already known the county magistrate.

Emma, ​​now that I have a big shot, I have to be careful what I say in front of him from now on.

Sun Shan kept the head of the village and the head of the ward to carry out the grassroots work.

After a few words, he asked Sun Dingnan and Master Zhang to tell them how to purchase and transport guano fertilizer.

As Sun Shan walked back to the yamen, Gui Ge'er said worriedly, "Brother Shan, during our discussion today, some people seemed skeptical of our fertilizer's effectiveness and seemed unwilling to buy it. Hey, we've already given them the money to use, and we've even offered credit with no interest, so why are some still skeptical? Such a great offer! If you miss this opportunity, you'll never see it again."

Sun Dali also said: "Yes, sir, I see that many people are planning not to use fertilizer. If they don't buy it, what will happen to our fertilizer?"

There is a lot of inventory in the warehouse. If we can't sell it, we will lose all our money.

Sun Shan wasn't worried. He said calmly, "Good wine needs no bush. As long as the fertilizer is good, I don't believe everyone won't use it. Don't worry too much. Let everything take its course."

Sun Shan summoned County Magistrate Wang and said, "County Magistrate Wang, relying solely on the village and neighborhood heads to talk to the people about fertilizer won't guarantee success. We need to send someone down to tell the people. We must make sure everyone in Yuanlu County knows about this fertilizer that can increase yields."

I am most afraid that some village heads will go back home and not tell the villagers that no one is using fertilizers because they themselves do not use them.

There are often such irresponsible cadres.

Sun Shan was still worried, so to be on the safe side, he arranged for people from the government office to go to the countryside to spread the word.

He pointed at Sun Dali and said, "I will send Sun Hu to assist you. He will go to the village and tell the villagers about the guano fertilizer. You go and make the arrangements."

The people in the yamen are unreliable, and we must have our own people to keep an eye on things.

Sun Dali has always been cautious in his work, and he looks very rural, which makes it easier for him to get along with the villagers.

What could County Magistrate Wang say? He could only nod and agree: "Yes, sir, I will arrange it right away. Guard Sun has gone to the countryside with the people from the yamen to work."

Sun Dali replied in a resounding voice, "Sir Wang, it's not hard. I love working in the village the most."