Chapter 1049: Chapter 881, Spring Plowing_2
The five commanders-in-chief quickly indicated that they would not.
Xiao Yeyang looked at the five of them and continued, “I have prepared five high-yield grain varieties, and this year, each commander-in-chief’s military land will be divided into five parts, each part to be planted with wheat, corn, cotton, potatoes, and rapeseed.”
One of the commanders-in-chief showed a troubled look and said, “Lord Xiao, among the five varieties of seeds you ntioned, there are three that we have never planted before. What if they are not suitable for planting here?”
Xiao Yeyang replied, “Should the crops fail due to unsuitability of the terrain, I will take the responsibility.”
Upon hearing this, the five commanders-in-chief fell silent.
Xiao Yeyang thought for a mont and then continued, “The five of you have climbed to the position of commander-in-chief, likely because you are insightful and clear-headed. You should know that only if the Gan State Guard continues to improve will you gain more benefits. As long as you do your parts well, I will not let you down.”
The five commanders-in-chief quickly responded, “We will all follow Lord Xiao’s orders.”
Xiao Yeyang looked at them, “I hope you will not disappoint .” Having spoken, he beckoned to De Fu, “Take the five commanders down to collect the seeds.”
As the five commanders walked out the door, they all couldn’t help but sigh.
What an imposing aura, is this the bearing of the Imperial Family’s offspring?
De Fu smiled and waited for the five n to calm their spirits before leading them toward the storeroom, continuously talking about how high and good the yield per acre was with the high-yield grains.
The five commanders felt their hearts stir with excitent. Over the years, they had indeed taken so liberties, but as Xiao Yeyang said, only if the Gan State Guard continued to improve would they receive more benefits.
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On the other hand, at the Xiao Residence, Daohua had also handed over the prepared seeds to Yan Shouhou.
Two barren hills had now been transford into terraced fields, with clear lines layer by layer, stretching down from the mountain top, looking spectacular.
“Start sowing. The other three barren hills will continue after the spring planting is over.”
Daohua finished instructing Yan Shouhou and then went to the ranch.
The growth cycle of the grazing grass was short, less than a month, and it had grown very vigorously.
Since the yield of the grazing grass was high and had strong regenerative properties, Daohua asked Cao Chuan to purchase more lambs and calves, and also bought so adult cattle, sheep, and cals.
Cao Chuan hired more than a dozen experienced herdsn to work in the ranch. With them overseeing, the cattle, sheep, and cals quickly adapted to the ranch and no severe illness occurred.
This ti, Daohua also brought another batch of grazing seeds produced from her own space, handed them to Cao Chuan, who then had people plant them.
“In the future, the managent of this ranch will be left to you. After the second batch of grass has grown, you can see the situation and buy so more cattle and sheep. There’s no need to buy cal calves anymore; maintaining about a hundred adult cals in the ranch will be enough.”
Daohua looked at Cao Chuan, “By the way, are there any horses for sale?”
Cao Chuan nodded his head, “Yes, there are, but very few. Most horses are controlled by the garrison and the army.”
Daohua stated, “If you see suitable ones, try to buy more and bring them back. Here in Gan State Guard, we lack resources and will inevitably need to make frequent trips inland; we cannot lack good horses.”
Cao Chuan nodded in agreent.
As the number of cattle and sheep increased, the ranch gradually beca lively. Nearby ranches, seeing the thousands of cattle and sheep running in the Qingyang Ranch, envied them imnsely.
“Do you think the Xiao Residence will stop selling grass to us?”
“They probably won’t. They’ve already put up high-yield grains for sale; there’s no reason not to sell the grass seeds.”
“Now the Xiao Family has only been in Gan State Guard for a few months, it’s understandable that they don’t have many seeds.”
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Shiqukou.
Wang Qi was leading his clan mbers in spring planting when Wang Wu suddenly ran over, “Sir, you must co with , I have made a discovery.”
Wang Qi glanced at the excited Wang Wu, just handed a bag of seeds to a clan mber beside him, and Wang Wu eagerly pulled him away.
“What is the matter?”
After walking so distance, Wang Qi finally spoke.
Wang Wu didn’t answer but kept pulling Wang Qi quickly forward.
A quarter of an hour later, the two reached the mid-slope of the rear mountain.
“Sir, take a quick look at those people.”
Wang Qi looked towards the mountain below, his pupils slightly constricted.
Military equipnt!
Seeing dozens of carts all loaded with military hardware, Wang Qi was also shaken.
Wang Wu tugged at Wang Qi, “Sir, where do you think these weapons are being sent?”
Wang Qi had recovered his composure, observed the transport team, and said, “They are being sent to Ganzhou City.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Wu’s expression brightened, “Sir, that’s what I was thinking too, those n clearly aren’t from Xiliang.
“First, they shipped large quantities of food here, and now they’ve brought in these military weapons. It seems this Lord Xiao didn’t co to Xiliang just to pass through.”
“Sir, you should go and join him. He is the son of the Prince of Beijing; surely, he won’t fear the Wei Family.”
Wang Qi gave Wang Wu a sidelong glance, “Easy to say. I can’t just go and join him, and who knows if he’d even accept ? Besides, I need to observe Lord Xiao’s character and capabilities first.”
Wang Wu beca anxious, “Sir, with your abilities and knowledge, how could Lord Xiao possibly not accept you? Didn’t you say before that you wanted to assist soone capable of changing Xiliang?”
“I think that Lord Xiao is the right person. Our Wang Clan has been oppressed by the Wei Family to this point, and now our clansn have resorted to hiding in the mountains just to find a place to live, we must seize this opportunity.”
Wang Qi sighed; the Wang Clan of the past, in Xiliang, was as renowned as the Wei Family, but because of differing ideals, they had been suppressed by the Wei Family for decades니.
Thinking of his clansn who were dwindling in number and struggling even for basic sustenance, Wang Qi felt a great pressure, “Let’s see how things go.”
After saying this, regardless of how much Wang Wu tried to persuade him, Wang Qi remained silent until the transport team below had left, and then he turned back to continue his farming.
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