King Yang has gone and there has been no news for more than a month. When I said goodbye to Xiaocao Yiyi before leaving, I only said that I was going to the north to suppress bandits, but I didn't say where.
With the approach of midwinter, Xiaocao became more and more worried. She faintly sensed that what King Yang said about going to suppress the bandits should be just an excuse to appease her and not want her to worry. When King Yang came out of Beijing, he took away a large number of elite soldiers and generals from the imperial guard camp. If it was just to suppress bandits, he should have returned in triumph. Could it be that there was a war in the frontier, and Yangjun Wang was sent to support it
well! If it is really a frontier crisis, I am afraid that this winter, it will be difficult for the king of Yang County to come back. The northern regions were severely cold in winter. If those tough nomads lost the cattle, sheep and livestock they depended on for survival in the harsh winter, they would definitely harass the border of Ming Dynasty. At this time, the defenders on the border are very important!
Just when the first snow fell in central Beijing, Prince Yang, who Yu Xiaocao thought would not come back before the end of the year, returned triumphantly. When she got the news, Yu Xiaocao was on the Huangzhuang, wearing thick woolen clothes, wrapped herself into a ball, and led a group of vegetable farmers to clear the snow for the greenhouse!
"The snow is getting bigger and bigger. Keep an eye on it. If the snow is too thick on the greenhouse, it will easily crush the support. It's fine during the day, especially at night, so don't be negligent!" Yu Xiaocao crawled out of the greenhouse After coming out, each greenhouse is equipped with a firewall to ensure that the greenhouse can be as warm as spring in the cold winter. She is very satisfied with the performance of the vegetable farmers who are currently serving the greenhouse. Every greenhouse is full of greenery, and the fresh and tender colors make people feel very comfortable.
One of them, Liu Shanshui, a vegetable farmer in his forties, is the leader promoted by Xiaocao. He is stable and honest, and he is very good at serving vegetables. He followed Xiaocao and accompanied her to inspect each greenhouse, while assuring: "Master Yu, don't worry! A few of us will be on duty at night, and the vegetables in the greenhouse will not suffer any loss!"
"Okay, you can do things, I don't worry! Tell the vegetable farmers, everyone work hard this winter, and at the end of the year, I will give you a big red envelope!" Yu Xiaocao has always been generous with capable subordinates.
There was a sincere smile on Liu Shanshui's dark face. He chuckled and said, "Master Yu, you pay a lot of wages every month! These two months have earned more than we have earned in a year of hard work! We are really lucky to be able to follow a boss like you!"
"Our greenhouse will last until March and April next year! After spring, I plan to continue planting vegetables in some fields and watermelons in some fields. At that time, if you still want to stay, you can continue to do it! The wages are not high. You will be missing!" These more than forty vegetable farmers are all experienced hands, whether it is the vegetable greenhouse in Huangzhuang or the melon and fruit greenhouse in Yangjun Wang next door, they are all under their care. From the current point of view, except for a few thoughtful people, other people use it very smoothly!
Liu Shanshui's smile grew stronger, he nodded again and again, and said, "Master Yu, you are kind and kind. Even if you work with Master Yu for less money, you can do it comfortably. If the vegetable prices come down next spring, we will be less It doesn't matter what the salary is."
Liu Shanshui was originally a farmer in a nearby village, and he planted vegetables in the several acres of Susukida at home. Not to mention waiting for the vegetable fields from dawn to dusk every day, I am even busier when the vegetables are ripe. Before dawn, they have to get up to pick the vegetables and push them to Beijing with a wheelbarrow for sale.
In the suburbs of Beijing, there are quite a few people like him who make a living selling vegetables. They are guarding the vegetable market from morning to night every day, and they may not be able to sell all of them. After a year, there is almost no idle time, and the money earned is only enough for the family to scrape by.
The situation of other people is not much better than him, and some are even worse than him. Later, I heard that Huangzhuang recruited experienced vegetable farmers to grow vegetables in greenhouses in winter. At the end of autumn, after the autumn vegetables are harvested, the vegetable farmers have nothing to do all winter. I'm still idle, so I came here to apply with the mentality of giving it a try.
Liu Shanshui was not optimistic about growing vegetables in winter. Regardless of whether you are growing crops or vegetables, you must respect the farming time. It is a dream to grow fresh and tender vegetables in the cold winter. Seeing that the person who hired them was actually a teenage girl, he felt that it was a fool!
If it weren't for the innate sense of awe for imperial power, Liu Shanshui might have muttered in his heart: Is the emperor in a daze? He actually appointed a charming little girl under thirteen years old to be the agricultural officer, and also in charge of all the affairs of the Huangzhuang. Little girl from every family, what do you know? Do you know the difference between garlic sprouts and barley sprouts
He never expected that this winter would actually make her grow vegetables. Many vegetables that can only grow in spring and summer, whether it is frost or snowfall, are growing green in the greenhouse. Not only vegetables, but even watermelon and cantaloupe can bear fruit in this severe winter. He has lived for more than forty years, and this is the first time seeing him, which is really fresh.
You said that Mr. Xiaoyu, how did he have such a long brain, he was able to make out this magical shed, which has a great thermal insulation effect, and he even built a warm wall on the back of the shed. Don't look at the heavy snow outside, step inside and even wear a layer of unlined clothing without feeling cold at all.
It's not a big deal to be on duty at night. I just set up a simple bed in the corner of the shed, set aside one person to watch, and the others take turns to rest. Sleeping in a greenhouse is much more comfortable than sleeping on a kang at home, no matter the temperature or humidity!
Master Xiaoyu said that the service is meticulous, and there will be big red envelopes during the Chinese New Year! If those brats knew about it, they would be full of energy, as if they had been beaten with chicken blood!
Even if they don't give red envelopes, in order to sell well and make a good impression in front of Master Xiaoyu, they will work hard. Such a profitable business, even if only four or five months a year, earns much more than growing vegetables by yourself! According to Master Xiaoyu, in spring and summer, vegetables and fruits will also be grown on this farm, and people will choose from them.
Liu Shanshui had a plan in mind, and decided to remind those who had a good relationship in private, so that they should not learn how to steal and cheat like others. In order not to lose the big because of small things, and lose credibility in front of adults.
Yu Xiaocao had just finished inspecting the greenhouses in Huangzhuang, and braved the wind and snow to come to the next-door Zhuangzi. The tenants on the farm there are busy sweeping the snow off the shed.
Seeing Yu Xiaocao coming, Jiang Youshun, the steward of Zhuangzi, hurried over to say hello, and then followed her step by step to listen to her orders. This Jiang Youshun was originally the steward of the Zhuangzi that Princess Jing married as a dowry. Because of his talent, Princess Jing donated it to his youngest son to help take care of the fields and greenhouses on the newly bought Zhuangzi.
Seeing the tenants doing their own things in an orderly manner, Yu Xiaocao was very satisfied and praised Jiang Youshun.
Just as he was talking, a fast horse braved the wind and snow and came towards this side. When the horse got closer, Yu Xiaocao recognized that it was the favorite horse of Manager Liu Fusheng. The figure sitting on it was lean and capable, and the gray hair blended with the fluttering snowflakes.
"Director Liu! You are back? Is King Yang okay? Is the trip going well?" Yu Xiaocao took a few steps forward, and anxiously asked a series of questions to Director Liu who had jumped off his horse. .
Director Liu Fusheng breathed out a white mist. Seeing that Yu Xiaocao cared about his master very much, his old face turned into a flower with a smile. My master's contribution is not without return, at least Miss Yu still misses him in her heart.
Liu Fusheng said in a slightly thin voice: "Miss Hui Yu, our master has just arrived in the capital today, and the army will arrive soon. Master will go to the palace to meet the emperor when he returns to Beijing. I am afraid that you will miss me, so I specially asked this old slave to come and follow me." Say something, Miss Yu. The old servant first went to General Fang’s mansion, and when he heard from the concierge that you had come to Huangzhuang, he galloped all the way here!”
"Boss Liu has worked hard. Let's go to Zhuangzi and have a cup of hot tea to keep you warm!" Hearing the news of Zhu Junyang's safe return, Yu Xiaocao suddenly felt that the snowflakes flying all over the sky became cute. The heavy stone in his heart fell to the ground in an instant.
President Liu Fusheng thanked him, and walked behind Yu Xiaocao one step behind. In the eyes of others, he, Liu Fusheng, is just a cruel eunuch. Even though his master treats him well, no one has ever treated him without any grudges like Miss Yu. Especially Miss Yu looked at him with clear and peaceful eyes, without contempt or flattery. It seemed that in Miss Yu's eyes, he was the same as everyone else. Talking to Ms. Yu made him feel that he is a complete person, a real person!
Some people say that my master really has no vision when he falls in love with a small peasant girl. But he believed that, on the contrary, the master's vision was unique. Perhaps, it is Miss Yu's special feature that makes the master feel at ease and calm, so that he can gradually control his emotions and develop in a good direction...
"Director Liu, have you ever encountered any danger during this trip?" Yu Xiaocao asked casually when he saw that his face was a little gloomy, as if he had just recovered from a serious injury.
Director Liu took a sip of the warm tea and felt a warm current rushing into his lungs. Even the newly healed internal injuries seemed to have eased a lot. He sighed softly, and said: "Although this trip was smooth, it was also quite tortuous. The old slave also needs to thank you, Miss Yu! If it weren't for the medicine you gave the master, the old slave's life might have been lost. It's in the north!"
"What? The gangster is so fierce, even Manager Liu is not an opponent? Then... what about King Yang? Is he okay?" Yu Xiaocao was startled, let go of her heart, and raised it again.
Manager Liu thought for a while, screened the other people in the house, and said in a low voice: "It is said to be a bandit suppression, but it is actually a rebellion instigated by the remnants of the previous dynasty. The past few years in the Northeast have been full of disasters. The severe drought, followed by the snowstorm, and the locust plague the year before last also affected the Northeast. In addition, the Liao people in the north came to plunder from time to time. The life of the common people was really difficult. The remnants of the previous dynasty took the opportunity to incite the people to rebel opposite… "