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

Sun Dali remembered Sun Shan's instructions and acted responsibly. He did not let them go until all the village representatives had learned the lesson.

Before leaving, he said, "Fellow villagers, you now know how to apply base fertilizer. You also need to apply fertilizer during the tillering, heading, and grain filling stages. Don't worry, the village head will inform you when the time comes. You can still gather at the fertilizer shop and learn like we did today. I'm telling you this in advance so that you can be prepared."

The farmer spent a whole day learning the fertilization process. He was confused at first, but at the last moment, when he saw all the village representatives applying fertilizer once, he finally learned it.

The method of fertilizing is indeed as Sun Dali said, very simple. As long as you are patient and work carefully, you will understand it.

Now I hear that there will be three more fertilizing sessions and that I will be taught patiently like today, I don’t know why, but I feel a lot more at ease.

Moreover, it seemed that the guano fertilizer was really useful. At least the steps were very complicated and required a lot of attention, so they couldn't help but take it seriously.

The villagers' mentality is like watching a fortune teller perform a ritual. The process must include shouting, yelling, using peach wood swords, spitting fire, pouring wine and splashing blood. There are so many tricks to let the audience see the seriousness of the ritual.

Regardless of whether it works or not, at least the process is very complicated and serious, and I can't help but feel that the money is well spent.

Now Sun Dali teaches personally, not just once, but several times, which makes the people feel that he is very reliable.

Sun Dali continued, "Fellow villagers, if you don't understand something while using fertilizer, ask immediately. Don't be embarrassed or ashamed. This is a matter of food and food, so you must ask boldly."

At this time, an old man asked: "Guardian Sun, what if the villagers don't understand?"

Sun Dali smiled and said, "If the village chief doesn't understand, come and ask the head of the village."

Pointing at the village head, he continued, "If the village head doesn't understand, go directly to the government office and ask."

Then he said, "When you get to the yamen, walk up boldly and ask the gatekeeper for help."

Pointing at Xiao Wuzi, he said, "Just pick any yamen runner dressed like this and tell him about guano fertilizer. Someone will take you to a specific place and answer your questions. Remember! Don't be bothered. If you don't understand, ask promptly. Farming is like studying. Don't pretend to know if you don't, and don't keep questions to yourself."

Everyone was surprised to hear that they could go to the government office to ask.

This kind of after-sales service is really thoughtful.

Sun Dali added, "Fellow villagers, if it's not an urgent matter, you can wait a few days and go to the town to ask. Our guano fertilizer workshop will send someone to guard the fertilizer shop and solve your problem specifically."

Pointing to the simple wooden shed, he smiled and said, "On the first and fifteenth day of every month, the Guano Workshop will send people to sit here. If you have any questions, you can come here and ask them on the first or fifteenth day of the month. Our people will stay here all day."

Everyone followed the direction of Sun Dali's finger and looked at the wooden shed. They didn't expect that someone would be sent here.

This makes it easier for them to find people.

Sun Dali concluded by emphasizing, "Everyone, let me reiterate. For urgent matters, don't wait until the first or fifteenth day of the lunar month. Come directly to the village head and ask. If the village head can't resolve the issue, walk a few steps further and go directly to the yamen. The magistrate has said that everyone is welcome to go to the yamen at any time. Don't be afraid, walk in boldly. Food is related to hunger and the food rations of millions of people. Don't be afraid."

Sun Dali spoke so forcefully that the people present couldn't help but get excited.

I feel that the way the government does things this time is particularly different.

In the past, they would stay away from the yamen, but this time they wanted to follow it, as if the yamen could really lead them to a good life with enough food and clothing.

The Sun family guards and yamen runners were paired in a one-to-one ratio, and soon after they taught the people how to apply fertilizer, it was time for spring plowing.

The weather is sunny and there is a slight cool breeze. Spring symbolizes hope.

At this moment, Sun Shan rolled up his sleeves and trouser legs, stood on the edge of the field, and began the annual "Spring Farming Conference".

The spring festival should have been held early, but this time because of the bird droppings fertilizer, Sun Shan directly held a "rice planting ceremony": he planted the first seedlings of spring and started the annual farming production.

Sun Shan stood in the center, looking at the densely packed heads, and couldn't help but think of last year when he started the sacrifice in the same way.

The only difference was that I took office too late last year, so I only planted the first seedlings.

This year, the Spring Festival was postponed again due to bird droppings fertilizer.

The first person to appear was still the old Taoist priest from the City God Temple. After a "shaman dance", Sun Shan officially walked onto the stage.

He began by saying something positive: "Fellow villagers, I am here today to hold a rice planting ceremony, praying for God's blessing, favorable weather, a good harvest, peace and prosperity for the country, and a bountiful harvest and full granaries."

As soon as Sun Shan finished speaking, the people below burst into applause.

The Sun family guards and the Sun family kitchen staff, who were still the atmosphere group, clapped their hands until they were broken, trying to make the warm applause resound throughout the field.

Trying to make Sun Shan appear welcome.

Sun Shan nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Fellow villagers, let's start planting rice now."

After saying this, Sun Shan walked into the plowed field, and Gui Ge'er quickly took a handful of seedlings.

Sun Shan began to plant the "first seedlings of spring" with familiarity.

Of course, Sun Shan was just pretending. He bent down and planted no land at all before going ashore.

Then I took a closer look and saw that there was still a leech hanging on my calf.

Damn it! It was put up last year, and it’s still up this year. This kind of thing is so pervasive.

Sun Shan pried the leeches off with his hands, strung them together with a stick, and left them to be roasted in the sun.

Gui Ge'er looked at Sun Shan's calf bleeding with heartache.

Emma, ​​why does it always happen this time? Damn leech, it only sucks blood from Shan Ge’s calves, it deserves to be skewered.

I thought I would ask Aunt Wang to make some red date chicken soup for Brother Shan to nourish him.

After the rice planting ceremony, some prepared fruits, candies and cakes are scattered by the old Taoist priest.

As he threw the ball, he murmured: One throw of gold, two throws of silver, three throws of a cornucopia...

With such beautiful wishes, people rushed to grab the offerings, and the scene was very lively!

Spring plowing is in full swing in Yuanlu County, while the Sun family's old house in Huangyang County is busy packing up.

Sister Yun looked at the sacks of luggage packed by her parents-in-law, and the corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

He looked at the little fat girl who was sitting on a small stool watching the fun with her round eyes, and couldn't help but feel worried.

Seeing Sister Yun standing there like a mountain, Su curled her lips and asked, "Xiaoxiao's mother, have you packed your things?"

She looked at her chubby granddaughter who was holding a glutinous rice cake in one hand and a brown sugar cake in the other, and curled her lips again.

What a greedy little kid, he never stops talking.

Fortunately, I was born in our Sun family and have a powerful father.

Humph, otherwise how could it be so fat.