Scientific Travel

The peaceful days continued for a while. One day, a young man arrived from afar. He was ragged and exhausted. Mei Shengke found him collapsed on the path outside the fields and, feeling pity, took him back to the village to treat him. When the young man awoke, seeing the warm and kind villagers around him, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. It turned out he was the son of a general he had once fought against. He had come with the initial purpose of investigation, but the harmonious scene in the fields and the villagers' sincere treatment had shaken his resolve. He decided to abandon his original plan and confessed everything to Mei Shengke and the others. Mei Shengke did not blame him but instead invited him to stay and help build the fields. The young man was deeply moved and readily agreed. With everyone's joint efforts, the fields flourished. Not only was more fertile land cultivated, but a school was also built so that children could learn to read and write. Mei Shengke stood on the edge of the fields, looking at this prosperous land, a gratified smile on his face, his heart filled with anticipation for a better future.

However, this peaceful period was short-lived. One day, a group of soldiers rode into the village. It turned out that the young man's father, upon learning that his son had betrayed his country and sought refuge with the village, was furious and had sent troops to punish him. The villagers were terrified, but Mei Shengke calmly stepped forward. The young man stood in front of Mei Shengke and said to the leading general, "I have felt true warmth and beauty here. This is the place I want to protect. Please go back and tell my father that I will never return to that place full of war and intrigue." The general hesitated. At this moment, Mei Shengke also sincerely expressed that the village was willing to establish friendly relations with other countries and exchange goods. After a moment's thought, the general ordered the troops to withdraw. After this battle, the people of the village cherished their hard-won peaceful life even more. The young man actively shared advanced farming and irrigation techniques from outside, and the village flourished even more. Mei Shengke knew that as long as everyone worked together, no matter what difficulties they faced, this village would always remain vibrant and healthy, and their happy life would continue forever.

Several years later, the farm welcomed a group of special guests. It was the young man's father, accompanied by several advisors. It turned out that the young man's father's country had been at war for years, causing immense suffering to its people and gradually weakening its national power. Hearing that the farm was prospering with his son's help, he couldn't help but have his own ambitions.

Although Mei Shengke and the young people had some concerns, they still received them politely. The old man, looking at the prosperous and peaceful scene before him, was deeply moved. He expressed his willingness to cooperate with Mei Shengke, hoping to learn from the rural governance model to improve the lives of his fellow countrymen. After discussing with the villagers, Mei Shengke expressed his willingness to share his experience.

Since then, exchanges between the two countries have become more frequent. The farming techniques of Tianyuan Village have spread, in exchange for superior seeds and distinctive handicrafts from other regions. Young people occasionally return to their hometown, further promoting friendly relations between the two sides.

Mei Shengke still works tirelessly in the fields every day, but now he feels a greater sense of pride. The countryside is no longer just a small village; it has become a symbol of peace and prosperity, attracting people from all over to come and learn from its example. The people in the countryside welcome every visitor with open and inclusive hearts, happily writing their own stories.

That day, several strangers arrived. They were dressed in magnificent clothes and claimed to be from a distant, powerful country. They wandered around the fields, their eyes filled with envy and curiosity. One of them approached Meishengke and said that their king intended to invite the villagers skilled in farming to their country to guide agricultural production, and would offer them generous rewards.

Mei Shengke gathered the villagers to discuss the matter. Some were worried about the long journey, while others felt it was a good opportunity to spread rural culture. In the end, a few brave villagers decided to go along.

Months later, news arrived that the villagers had successfully helped the great nation improve its agriculture, resulting in a significant increase in grain production. In return, the great nation sent many rare plant seeds and exquisite architectural blueprints. The villagers used these seeds to cultivate new crops and built more beautiful and practical houses according to the blueprints.

As time went on, Tianyuan's reputation grew, and many surrounding areas began to emulate its development model. Mei Shengke watched all this unfold, knowing that Tianyuan's influence was expanding, and its story would become a legend of harmony, prosperity, and mutual assistance, passed down through generations.

Years later, Mei Shengke was in his twilight years. Sitting in his rocking chair, he looked at the bustling scene of his former farm, his heart filled with satisfaction. At that moment, a young man approached him and respectfully inquired about the secret to the farm's prosperity. Mei Shengke smiled and told him that the secret lay in unity, mutual respect, and mutual support.

Not long after, Mei Shengke passed away peacefully. But his ideals were deeply rooted in the hearts of the villagers. To commemorate him, the villagers built a statue in the center of the village.

As time has passed, the countryside has become a renowned tourist destination. Visitors come not only to admire the beautiful rural scenery but also to learn about ancient agricultural wisdom. Meanwhile, the descendants of those villagers who went out to spread rural culture have gradually returned, bringing new ideas from the outside world. The countryside continues to develop through inheritance and innovation, always upholding the spirit of harmony, prosperity, and mutual assistance. The story of the countryside spreads further and further, inspiring countless places to pursue a better life, like a spark that ignites a prairie fire that will never be extinguished.

One day, a painter, drawn by his reputation, came to visit. He was captivated by the beauty of the countryside and set up his easel to paint right there by the fields. His lifelike paintings quickly attracted the attention of the villagers. This painter not only painted, but also projected the rural scenery onto the villagers in a novel way. This amazed the villagers, making them feel as if they had rediscovered their homeland.

Next, the painter proposed holding a pastoral art exhibition to attract more attention to rural life. The villagers strongly supported this idea and helped set up the venue. On the day of the exhibition, artists and writers from all over flocked to the site. The countryside once again became the focus of attention.

As attention grew, some businessmen also came seeking opportunities. They planned to invest in building rural-style guesthouses. The villagers initially had some reservations, but considering that this would allow them to accommodate more tourists and promote rural culture, they agreed.

Soon, unique guesthouses were built. Rural tourism flourished, and villagers' incomes increased further. Despite the addition of new elements, the countryside maintained its traditions of harmony, prosperity, and mutual assistance, and its stories spread wider and further thanks to these new developments.

One day, a woman dressed in strange attire arrived in the countryside. She claimed to be an envoy from an overseas island, a place lacking resources, and had come seeking assistance and cooperation after hearing of the countryside's prosperity. The villagers gathered around, some curious and some doubtful. Mei Xiao, a descendant of Mei Shengke, stepped forward, warmly welcoming the woman and carefully inquiring about her situation.

After discussion, the villagers decided to donate some high-quality seeds and simple farming tools to the island. The woman was deeply moved and immediately presented them with some unique seashell ornaments found only on the island. These exquisite seashell ornaments attracted the interest of merchants, who suggested that the villagers develop new souvenirs from them for sale.

So, the villagers learned the craft of making seashell ornaments from the women, incorporating elements of rural life. The new souvenirs were an instant hit with tourists. Through these unique souvenirs, the reputation of the countryside spread to the coastal areas.

As the rural area continues to develop, it attracts more people from different regions to come and exchange ideas and cooperate. The rural area's products have become more abundant and diverse, and various cultures have blended and collided here. But no matter how things change, the traditions of harmony, prosperity, and mutual assistance remain unchanged, and the story of the rural area is like an eternal ballad, constantly being sung to farther and farther places.

Soon after, a scholar-like man arrived in the countryside. He carried thick books, saying he was there to study why the rural society was so stable and harmonious. He visited every household, recording the villagers' interactions, the distribution of labor, and the education system, among other things. Although the villagers found it somewhat strange, they cooperated actively.

During their research, the scholar stumbled upon an ancient ruin in the countryside. Hidden behind an orchard, the ruin was ancient and bore strange symbols. News spread, and the village elders recalled their ancestors mentioning the place, but no one knew its origin or purpose. The scholar, intrigued, asked the villagers for permission to investigate further.

The villagers gathered to discuss the matter and finally decided that since the countryside had always welcomed exploration and inquiry, they should let the scholar give it a try. The scholar spent weeks deciphering the symbols and finally discovered it was a record of an ancient, lost agricultural blessing ritual. Curious, the villagers, under the scholar's guidance, recreated the ritual. After the ritual, the harvest that year was exceptionally good. This story spread far and wide, and more people came to the countryside with reverence to seek ancient wisdom, adding a touch of mystery to the countryside's story, which continues to be told far and wide.

Years later, the countryside was struck by a rare drought. Rivers dried up, the land cracked, and crops faced total loss. The villagers were frantic and at a loss. The scholar who had previously deciphered the symbols of ancient ruins rushed to the scene. He consulted numerous ancient texts and, combining this with his previous research in the countryside, suggested that perhaps the ancient agricultural blessing ceremony could be performed again. The villagers were skeptical, but had no other choice. So, they worked together to prepare the necessary items for the ceremony and meticulously recreated the ritual according to the records. Strangely enough, as soon as the ceremony ended, dark clouds gathered on the horizon, followed by a torrential downpour. This timely rain saved the crops, and the villagers rejoiced, their reverence for the ancient wisdom growing ever stronger. After this event, the countryside's fame spread even further, with people from distant lands coming to inquire about methods for dealing with natural disasters. The villagers shared their experience without reservation, and various countries sent many rare gifts in gratitude. Through continuous exchanges and challenges, Tianyuan has steadily developed, and the spirit of harmony, prosperity and mutual assistance has become increasingly popular. The story of Tianyuan, like a gentle stream, flows into the hearts of more and more people, never ceasing.

As the farm's reputation spread, a wealthy merchant moved his family to live nearby. Drawn by its charm, he wanted to participate in its development. He funded the construction of a large warehouse to store the harvest and introduced advanced processing equipment to transform the farm's produce into various goods for sale.

That year, the countryside enjoyed an unprecedented bumper harvest. The villagers stored the surplus grain in newly built warehouses, processed it into specialty agricultural products using processing equipment, and sold them to the market, earning substantial profits. The village used the money to improve its infrastructure and widen roads to attract more tourists.

Meanwhile, the merchants also contacted universities and invited experts to give lectures in the countryside, teaching villagers modern business knowledge and emerging agricultural technologies. The countryside made great strides in integrating tradition and modernity, and the villagers' living standards improved significantly. The story of the countryside, along with the trade, spread to more prosperous cities, attracting people of different backgrounds to explore the secrets behind this magical land and continue to write a glorious chapter in the countryside's history.

One day, a group of children playing on the edge of a field accidentally discovered a hidden cave. News spread, and the villagers gathered. Excited and nervous, they decided to explore the cave. A few daring young men were the first to enter. Inside, it was deep and dark, filled with an ancient atmosphere. As they walked, they discovered shimmering crystals on the cave walls, resembling gemstones or some kind of special mineral. The villagers carefully collected some and brought them out of the cave.

Later, a passing merchant recognized these as extremely valuable Starstones, which could be used to create advanced magic arrays or expensive ornaments. News spread, and various factions became eager to acquire them. However, the villagers of Tianyuan remained united. They decided to sell only a small amount of Starstones in exchange for resources, preserving the majority to research its potential applications in the development and farming of Tianyuan. With the wealth and resources gained from the Starstones, Tianyuan built a small library, collecting various books for villagers and tourists to read. Tianyuan continues to uphold its beliefs of harmony, prosperity, and mutual assistance, steadily progressing on its path of development, and its story continues to be told throughout the world.

Soon after, the village received an anonymous letter. The letter stated that the Starstones possessed a special ability: if enough were collected, they could summon a guardian spirit to protect the village from any disaster. The villagers were skeptical, but recalling the miraculous effects of the ancient farming blessing ceremony, they decided to try collecting more Starstones.

So the villagers continued farming while organizing small teams to search for Starstone veins. After months of hard work, they finally found a small vein. Just as everyone was excitedly digging, a group of bandits broke in. It turned out they had long coveted the Starstone. The villagers united to fight the bandits, and even tourists and merchants joined the battle.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, friends from a distant great nation arrived with reinforcements. They were grateful for the past help Tianyuan had given them. The bandits were repelled, and Tianyuan successfully mined Starstone. Unfortunately, the quantity was still insufficient to summon the guardian spirit. However, the villagers were not discouraged. They believed that with their own strength and united will, Tianyuan would continue to prosper. Tianyuan's story gained another thrilling and exciting chapter, continuing to be told and circulated throughout the world.