Chapter 44 The Origin of Lihua Village
"Jingzhi, this is my first time as a master. I don't know how other masters and apprentices get along. I think since we have this fate, we are a family."
"I don't treat you as a county magistrate. No matter what your status is in the future, you are still my disciple. I should love you as much as I love my children."
"If you don't adapt or feel comfortable, just say so. This is my first time as a master, and I don't know what makes a good master."
"If there's anything bad about it, just mention it to me."
Mr. Zhao got straight to the point. It was his first time as a master and he was very nervous.
"You are the master, so of course everything is good."
This dynasty respects teachers, and once you are a teacher, you will always be a father. Becoming a teacher is a very serious and formal matter.
It was also the first time for Chen Jingzhi to become a disciple. In addition to serving as an official in the court and benefiting the people, his biggest pursuit was to have good calligraphy.
When he saw Mr. Zhao's name for the first time, Chen Jingzhi felt that this was the biggest surprise for him when he came to work in Jiangcheng County.
When I saw the copybook written by Mr. Zhao again, my surprise turned into an opportunity.
I met an expert from outside the world.
I have heard the village chief speak highly of the Zhao family, so I guess their character is not a problem.
When they saw Mr. Zhao's kind-hearted appearance, all the children of the Zhao family started practicing calligraphy and learning in a decent manner.
Chen Jingzhi made a prompt decision and immediately became a disciple.
"Jingzhi, I know that you must have a very high background, otherwise you wouldn't have such a majestic appearance at such a young age."
"If you just want to learn calligraphy, I'm willing to teach you without having to become a teacher."
"I haven't had the apprenticeship ceremony yet. I'm just a rural farmer. It's still too late to regret it now,"
Chen Jingzhi has long been moved by its harmonious atmosphere, bustling life, and kind and tolerant family.
Content.
"You will be a good teacher and a good father."
"If you are my teacher, my students will never regret it."
The adults were talking warmly, and the children were already laughing and playing together.
"Third Aunt, can we take Lu Ming with us?"
Zhao Yicha couldn't bear to leave Lu Ming behind. After they all went out to play, it would be boring to leave only his sister at home.
Wu Yang already had the air of being a big brother, "Is the place far away?"
Zhao Yicha shook his head, "It's not far, soon, it will be at the foot of the mountain."
Zhao Yicha saw a nice-looking stone a few days ago, but it was a pity that it was not so high that he couldn't get it.
Wu Yang was tall, and they hit it off immediately, so they went to help Zhao Yicha get the stone.
Lu Ming also looked at Li Yuebai eagerly, wanting to go.
Li Yuebai was very embarrassed. Lu Ming was too young and was not yet a full moon.
Wu Yang likes to touch Lu Ming's little face, it's soft and feels good.
Gently cup Lu Ming's cheek.
"Sister Lu Ming, can you wait for us at home?"
"The journey is not far, we will be back soon."
A group of half-grown children took Lu Ming out in case they bumped into each other.
Lu Ming blinked. Although he wanted to go out, he was too young. When he grew up, he could go out with his brothers and sisters.
"Ah wow wow wow."
Zhao Yicha quickly jumped out of bed.
"Sister agrees."
"Then let's walk faster and come back early."
Zhao Nanzhou looked at Lu Ming and then at his brothers and sisters who were getting ready to go out.
"I'm staying with my sister at home. You guys should come back early."
Wu Yang touched Zhao Nanzhou's head and said, "Nanzhou is such a good brother, then you can wait for us at home."
Zhao Nanzhou nodded and sat down next to Lu Ming.
Zhao Changrui was still sleeping soundly, not even a little bit.
Being disturbed.
Before Wu Yang set off, he counted a few people. Two younger brothers and one younger sister. Wow, how happy he is!
"Master, Master, let me take my younger brothers and sisters out."
Chen Jingzhi held his forehead, this boy is really familiar with himself.
"You don't even know the road, where are you taking your brothers and sisters?"
Zhao Yicha explained crisply, "Brother Yang, help us get the things. It doesn't matter. We know the way."
Mr. Zhao was very happy that Wu Yang had become familiar with the children so quickly. He was still a half-year-old child, so there was no way he was not playful.
"Go ahead, don't go to dangerous places."
"understood."
Once the children left, the room became much quieter.
The shed is leaking from all sides. The sun is not shining brightly today, so the wind blows in and the temperature inside the shed drops a lot.
The official robe Chen Jingzhi wore was relatively thin and he could already feel the cold.
"Teacher, I saw that after the flash flood, the land where the house was originally built has been cleared."
“Why hasn’t anyone started redoing the house yet?”
"Hey--"
Mr. Zhao let out a long sigh.
"The flash floods came suddenly, and many families suffered a lot of losses even if they moved out early."
"The land is gone, and food is scarce."
"Where can I get the money to build a house?"
To build a house, you need to ask for help. Even if you have good relationships with fellow villagers who don't need wages, the host's family still needs to provide food.
There is not enough food to eat for oneself, so how can one make a meal for himself?
After hearing this, Chen Jingzhi was thoughtful.
"There have been floods in many places this year, and many people have fled to Jiangcheng County."
"If there had been no flash floods in Lihua Village, it would have been a good settlement option for the victims."
"I think Lihua Village has less land and less people. If you write more about the population, it should be able to develop faster. It's just that Lihua Village is backed by
Eat mountains, the village is not rich. "
Mr. Zhao nodded, "Yes, there are just few people in the village."
“There’s a lot of land, but there’s only so much that can be used.”
"In the past, there was more land available, but the village is close to the county town, and many young adults go to the county town to help work. It is more profitable than farming."
"There are fewer people, and the land is gradually becoming more desolate."
The villagers of Lihua Village cannot be left alone, and they cannot be allowed to stay in their sheds. When winter comes, what will happen if people freeze to death in the sheds with drafts everywhere?
"What if there are specialties that can be developed?"
Chen Jingzhi came to Lihua Village and really thought it was a good place.
Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the environment is superior.
Being located between two rivers, there will be no shortage of water, and the terrain is high, so floods are not likely to occur.
It is close to the county seat and has wide roads, making it convenient for doing business.
Mr. Zhao thought for a while, "Speaking of specialties, deer were often common in the mountains, but then for some reason, the deer disappeared."
"And because the village is rich in sweet pears, many pear trees were planted. When the pear blossoms bloom, the village is white and very beautiful, so the name was changed from Lushan Village to Lihua Village."
Sweet pears.
This is good stuff.
Chen Jingzhi asked: "Since it is rich in sweet pears and can continue to develop, why haven't I heard that Lihua Village also produces sweet pears?"
Mr. Zhao waved his hand, "It was easy to sell in the past few years. This is how the Ma family in the village made their fortune."
"Later, I heard that caravans went to sea and brought back a new variety of pears, called sweet pears, which were large and sweet. The sweet pears in the village gradually became unsaleable."
The banana pear emerged ten years ago. Now, after more than ten years of local cultivation, the yield has increased and the price has dropped.
Ordinary people can occasionally buy one or two to try.
The sweet pears of Lihua Village have been taken away by the market, and no one cares about the sweet pears of Lihua Village.
Since this road doesn't work, then try another one
Chen Jingzhi thought for a while, "The village chief of Lihua Village said that the soil in the village is very good, and the vegetables will grow very well without too much care."
"That's true." Mr. Zhao smiled and said, "It's because of the excellent soil quality that the sweet pears in our village grow more and sell more."
"Since the soil quality is good, if you can grow pear trees, you can grow other things and develop other specialties."
Speaking of Mr. Zhao’s heart.
"I also discussed it with the village chief and tried it."
"It's a pity that after the old man of the Ma family passed away, his family's land was no longer cultivated. It was rented or bought to other families, and there was still a lot left, so it fell into waste."
"There are not many people in the village, about a hundred people, and most of them don't want to plant anything new. They just grow some vegetables and grain, which is enough to make a living."
"After several attempts, there was no splash at all."