Disastrous year!Before the whole family is wiped out, a little blessing falls from the sky!

After finishing all this, half an hour has passed.

Yong'an carried his sister Naituanzi on his back and ran to the West Room surrounded by several brothers to talk about the latest news in the border area.

The old man was left with his three sons, drinking strong tea with He Xiong to relieve his hangover.

He Xiong didn't mince words and asked straight to the point, "Uncle, are there many people thinking about the crops in our fields recently? On the way back, Yong'an and I saw many villagers from the patrol team."

The old man nodded, pointed to the dark circles under his eyes and said, "Isn't it? People in our village can't wait to keep watch day and night, not even daring to close our eyes, for fear that someone will have the wrong idea. We have lost a year's harvest, but It’s nothing. I’m just afraid that someone will be cruel and destroy the crops and waste the good stuff!”

Tai Jizu also frowned and agreed, "Not only are they afraid of someone coming to cause trouble, but they are also afraid that the beasts on the mountain will come down collectively. These things have sharp noses and know what food tastes better than everyone else!
We patrol day and night. We can guard against thieves, but we cannot guard against birds and small animals.It would be really bad if wild boars and blind bears come down again! "

Tai Jiye is more shrewd and has a special perspective on problems.

"In the spring, I just brought back the corn seeds and gave some to my relatives and friends. Although the yield was clearly stated, no one believed it. Now the corn stalks are clearly growing in the field, and even a fool knows that this is a good thing. Got it!

"I'm afraid that someone will come here and forcefully change the seeds because of their thick skin. After all, our family is a small family. Even if we don't want to, there will always be times when our arms can't twist our thighs.

"For example, if the servants or petty officials in the city come to visit, they will always have to pay dozens of kilograms to pass it on. If you continue to divide it like this, no matter how much corn you harvest, it will not be enough."

Everyone nodded. Mr. Tai looked at He Xiong and asked, "Have the corn plants I gave to the General grown up? What plans does the General have?"

He Xiong immediately responded, "Thank you uncle for the gift of corn. The general also understood what uncle meant and decided to lead the brothers to reclaim wasteland and plant corn next year. Even if the court is not willing, even if someone obstructs it, as long as you persist for one year, in autumn, I won’t be afraid of going hungry anymore!”

The old man breathed a sigh of relief. He had been afraid that the general would not agree to the farming. After all, this decision was related to the future of the entire frontier army, and it also meant that the confrontation with the imperial court was about to be brought to the table.

He wanted the brothers in the border army to be fed and clothed, but he was also afraid that the court would be even more unfavorable to the border soldiers and even cause trouble to the general!

Now that the general has decided, he must have weighed the pros and cons, or already has a countermeasure.

"Okay, now that the general has decided, let's talk about the seeds. I can decide on half of the harvest in our village. Together with our family, there will be a total of [-] kilograms. Liujiacun, Zhangjiacun and Sanchahe are next door. , I can still collect ten thousand catties.

"In newly opened wasteland, more seeds must be sown. Calculated at eight jins per acre, these 1 jins of seeds can be planted on [-] acres, which is [-] days. In addition to spring planting and autumn harvest, the army only needs to allocate An investment of [-] people is enough for daily management. Of course, these need to be arranged by the general, so I don't care.

"Let's just talk about seeds. Our seeds can be given to the military for free, but the seeds of other tribesmen and villagers need to be settled with three times the sorghum or silver money. This is already a very low price. I believe someone will pay. Higher prices.

"I can sacrifice my face and let you sell the seeds to some of the border troops, but I can't completely block your way of making money.

“Everyone respects the border troops and is willing to support them, but they also want their wives and children to have enough to eat and live a good life.

"I hope Brother He will go back and make it clear to the general. If he agrees, it would be best to find a way to send someone to help us preserve the autumn harvest, that is, to preserve the seeds of the border army."

The old man spoke a lot in one breath, and everyone could hear clearly. Although He Xiong frowned, he nodded along.

"Old man, on behalf of the general, I would like to thank you for your strong support. After I return, I will definitely have a good talk with the general. Even if the general is in trouble and abandons his farming, I will find a way to find someone to help protect the autumn harvest." He Xiong looked sincere and did not draw a big picture. Cake, seeking truth from facts is more reassuring to the Tai family.

"Okay, I'll excuse you, Brother He." The old man toasted He Xiong with tea instead of wine.

"The autumn harvest for farmers is the most important time of the year. A handful of more grains may lead to an extra life! You have also come to our village two or three times. It seems that everyone is doing well, even the villages in front and behind. Lively, in fact, this is thanks to my family's ability to expand the business. Since the New Year, we have done a lot of work and brought everyone to make ends meet. Later, we brought back corn seeds and left the nearby folks behind.

"Otherwise, I'm afraid every village will be deserted and everyone will flee. Living life is just about living a good life. If there is no popularity, no matter how good the place is, it will decline."

The old man sighed, and He Xiong nodded. In recent years, there have been constant natural and man-made disasters. Not to mention the common people, even the border troops have starved to death. It is really difficult.

It was rare for Tai Jiye to hear his father praise him, but he didn't want his father to feel sad, so he quickly said with an exaggerated surprised smile, "Oh my, my father actually praised me? Am I dreaming!"

After saying that, he put his face next to Tai Jizong and shouted, "Second brother, pinch me quickly!"

Tai Jizong immediately complied with his request and pinched it without hesitation. Tai Jiye covered his cheek and howled in pain.

"Second brother, you are so cruel, you just pinch me when you say it! I am your biological brother!"

Tai Jizong responded proudly, "You came to your door on your own initiative. How could I, as an older brother, reject my younger brother!"

Everyone laughed at the two brothers, and even the boys and girls playing in the west room ran out.

He Xiong took care of Zhuzhu, hugged her and asked her questions. The fat girl responded with her milky milky voice, which was exceptionally harmonious.

While we were talking and laughing, the sky outside became a little dark.

Liu Dongniang came in and asked for instructions, "Dad, can I make dumplings for you to eat tonight?"

"Okay, prepare some more noodles and fillings and send them to the row house so that He Shan and the others and the brothers at the border can have a good meal."

The old man was as generous as ever, and would not treat guests who came from afar badly no matter what.

Liu Dongniang quickly responded, "The third aunt next door is helping over there. Captain He and the others are also good at making dumplings. Don't worry, dad, I won't neglect the brothers."

Hearing this, Yongan couldn't sit still and took his brothers to the row house to join in the fun.

Yongning and others were naturally happy. They took the big black horse and the big white horse when they went out, intending to let the two of them play with the foal in the stable for a while.

Zhuzhu was torn between whether she wanted to go play with her brothers or stay at home to help make dumplings.

But soon she no longer had to worry, because the boys who had just walked out of the yard turned back again! (End of chapter)