Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

"Third brother, what's the point of letting Taotao study high school knowledge now? This child's mind is full of studying and he doesn't care about work at all."

Perhaps because he felt the forest was too quiet, Fang Ping started talking about Fang Tao again.

After returning home, Fang Tao continued to study high school courses with Yang Fan. Sometimes Fang Wei would also tutor his nephew, but Fang Ping felt that it was unnecessary.

The destiny of rural people is farming, and no matter how much knowledge they learn, it cannot change their fate.

Now even the college entrance examination has been cancelled, and admission to higher education depends entirely on recommendation. Even with Fang Wei's ability, it is difficult to handle this matter.

Therefore, he hopes that his children will give up unrealistic fantasies and live an honest life.

"Brother, I don't agree with you. No matter when, it is always useful to learn more knowledge.

If nothing else, to really have a chance to compete with others for a place in university, you must at least have a certain level of ability, right? "

It will take at least 10 years before the college entrance examination is resumed. Fang Wei doesn't know whether Taotao will have the energy to take it by then, or whether he will be able to pass.

For now, if he has the chance, he will try his best to help his nephew get a recommendation spot.

Therefore, it is best to have a comprehensive grasp of high school knowledge.

But he couldn't say these things too directly to his elder brother, so he could only speak selectively.

"Anyway, I don't understand. Taotao will listen to you. You should worry more about it."

After hearing what his third brother said, Fang Ping was too lazy to care about Fang Tao anymore.

He knew that his third brother loved his nephew very much and would definitely not harm him.

The two of them talked and worked at the same time, and before they knew it, they had already stepped into the entire area.

The backpacks were completely full, so Fang Wei and Fang Ping headed home. Picking herbs would take time, and wouldn't be done in a day or two, so they'd have to come back tomorrow.

It took the two brothers a week to achieve their desired goal.

Afterwards, Fang Wei began to prepare the herbs he had picked and sold them at a purchasing station for 2200 yuan.

This is a huge sum of money. If the herbs in the mountains were not of sufficient age and excellent quality, they would not be sold for this amount.

Fang Wei gave his eldest brother 1100 yuan, and Fang Ping didn't refuse, just putting it away. He was always like this, even if his third brother didn't give him any, he wouldn't get angry, but if he did, he would take it.

"Third brother, I can't run anymore. There should be a lot of herbs in the mountains. If you still have the strength, go pick them yourself."

After being busy for a while, Fang Ping didn't want to go to the mountains anymore.

He was not afraid of walking on mountain roads, mainly because the vegetation in the deep mountains was too lush, and he had to guard against poisonous snakes and wild beasts, and use a hatchet to clear a path, which was really a bit beyond his ability.

He knew that his third brother was very capable and didn't want to drag him down.

"I plan to go to Qinghe County in the next two days. I'll talk to you when I get back."

If you want to go into the mountains and forests to get something and sell it for money, you must first have the ability to do so, otherwise it will be a life-threatening option.

Don't think everyone doesn't know there are so many great things in the mountains. Why doesn't anyone go? It's because it's too dangerous. The Fang brothers' parents met with misfortune while going deep into the mountains to collect herbs, and this incident left a lifelong shadow in Fang Ping's heart.

Fang Wei did not have this mental burden and was capable enough, so he dared to go into the mountains alone.

However, he did not plan to continue and planned to go to Qinghe County first.

The next day.

Fang Weiyi went to Qinghe County alone by car and finally arrived at the breeding base.

He remembered that when he first arrived in Qinghe County, he was picked up and dropped off by car. But since Chang Wenyuan was sidelined, he even had to find his own accommodation here.

Fortunately, the breeding base has a canteen and accommodation, so there is no need to worry about food and accommodation.

"Captain Fang, I'm so sorry for taking the trouble to come here in person."

Chang Wenyuan was as enthusiastic as ever when he met Fang Wei.

He first took the other person out for dinner, and then went directly to the experimental field.

"We've made a breakthrough in hybrid rice research, and I have you to thank for that. The Yuxiang No. 1 rice seeds you sent me have been very helpful."

In the paddy field, Fang Wei saw various experimental materials and a large area of [Yuxiang No. 1].

Chang Wenyuan said the base had retrained the sterile strain, with promising results. Coupled with the outstanding performance of Yuxiang No. 1 as a recovery strain, he felt victory was within reach.

The final results will be seen during the autumn harvest.

Fang Wei checked the newly cultivated sterile plants of the other party. The maintenance line selected was a kind of indica rice produced in Guangdong and Guangxi. It not only inherited the characteristics of male sterility very well, but also achieved the best in terms of quality, yield and resistance.

That is, after hybridization, the sterile line inherited all the advantages of the original sterile plant and [Guangnan No. 3]. The plants are strong, solid, high-yielding, and highly resistant to diseases and pests.

Finding a needle in a haystack sometimes really depends on luck.

"Director Chang, congratulations! I believe the hybrid rice you're researching will definitely succeed. After all, the most difficult times are over, and the only thing left is practical verification."

Fang Wei was also very happy. Since the breeding technology he had was not replicable, he hoped that others could find another way and take a completely different path.

He once provided selfless help to Qinghe County, and Chang Wenyuan always remembered it.

"Captain Fang, I won't say thank you. Without you, we wouldn't have achieved this."

Chang Wenyuan didn't say much. For some things, a simple "thank you" is not enough to express the inner feelings. When he has the chance, he will repay the other party with practical actions.

The technical staff at the breeding base still had many questions, so a special exchange meeting was held in the afternoon.

At the meeting, Fang Wei answered questions fluently and resolved many people's doubts.

the next day.

Fang Wei bought a ticket and prepared to return to Team 2.

Under the leadership of Chang Wenyuan, the Qinghe County Agricultural Breeding Base has basically produced valuable hybrid rice, and the only thing left is the final step of practical verification.

Since the other person is on the verge of success, he doesn't need to say anything more.

Before leaving, he asked Chang Wenyuan for the newly cultivated sterile plants and [Guangnan San] rice seeds at the base, intending to verify them in other production teams after returning.

If it can be successfully replicated, it will also provide new ideas for his own research work.

The shuttle bus drove into the bus station, and soon Fang Wei walked out of the station carrying a big bag.

"Third brother, you've had a hard time on this journey. Give me the things and I'll help you put them on the tractor."

Deng Yuanen appeared at the right time, took the things from Fang Wei's hand, and got on the tractor parked on the side of the road.

Because Fang Wei had a lot of things to bring, he called the commune in advance, and the commune asked someone to notify the second team.

That's why Deng Yuanen was waiting here.

"Is everything alright with the team?"

Sitting on the tractor, Fang Wei asked casually.

In fact, he had only been out for two days, and subconsciously felt that nothing could happen.

"I heard that Teams 3 through 12 are planning to write a joint letter to the higher-ups, demanding that accounting authority be returned to the Xiatang Brigade. They also hope you'll be appointed as the brigade leader."

Deng Yuanen hesitated for a long time about this matter and didn't dare to tell Fang Wei, for fear that Fang Wei would get angry.

But since the other party asked if there was anything wrong in the team, he had to tell the truth.

"These bastards are so troublesome. I don't even bother to take care of them!"

To Deng Yuanen's surprise, Fang Wei wasn't angry at all. He simply cursed and left it at that. He couldn't help but ask, "Third brother, you're not angry?"

"Why should I be angry? I didn't ask them to do this. What does this have to do with me? Actually, it's better this way. The more they make a fuss, the harder it will be to get accounting rights back to the brigade."

Fang Wei actually has no position on this matter. Delegating or taking back the accounting power will not have much impact on him.

He didn't eat or take more than he wanted, so it didn't matter at all.

Besides, there are regional and provincial signs hanging on the team headquarters gate. The second team has always been a transcendent existence, so let them do whatever they want.

Deng Yuanen couldn't figure it out, but he didn't dare to ask more questions, so he returned to the team with his head down.

Fang Wei asked the other party to go to the barn first. He put the large bag of experimental materials he brought back into the warehouse, and then returned home.

"Dad, Daddy!"

As soon as I entered the house, Xiaobao ran over happily.

Pan Lianhua hasn't come back yet, Xiaobao and Wang Zhuyun are at home.

"Xiaobao, are you being good? Have you been naughty?"

Fang Wei carried Xiaobao into the kitchen and greeted Wang Zhuyun.

The other person was cooking. Seeing Fang Wei, she smiled and said, "It will be ready soon. Go have a cup of tea first. Lianhua should be back soon."

"Okay, you're busy."

Fang Wei then washed his face and made a pot of tea.

Xiaobao sat in the main room playing with toys, including a small wooden pistol, a wooden tractor, a wooden arch bridge and a pavilion, which were very lifelike.

These toys were all made by Fang Ping, and his craftsmanship seemed to have greatly improved.

Later, Pan Lianhua also returned home.

The family had a happy lunch, and the couple took Xiaobao to the yard to play for a while.

The two hounds lay listlessly on the ground to enjoy the cool air. Only when they saw Fang Wei did they run over and circle around him twice.

"Third brother, the two hunting dogs are complaining. You have to take them to the mountains to play. They will be unhappy if they stay at home all the time."

Pan Lianhua laughed when she saw the hunting dog's appearance.

She herself had raised hunting dogs before, and these two dogs were given to Fang Wei by her.

"Okay, why don't we take some time to go into the mountains and pick some herbs."

The last time I went into the mountains, I didn’t have enough time, and I missed out on visiting several important herb growing areas.

Fang Wei just wanted to avoid that incident, so he planned to go to the mountains to collect herbs.

"Sure, the previous order is almost completed, and the new order hasn't been finalized yet. I'm not too busy over there. How about we go up the mountain tomorrow?"

Pan Lianhua is not a strong woman. Not to mention that she is not very busy now, even if she is extremely busy, the most important thing is to accompany her men into the mountains to collect herbs (hunt).

Luo Gong is in charge of the production of the bamboo factory and has trained several new people in sales, so she is happy to let go.

The next day.

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua packed up early in the morning and went out with all their things.

Not long after walking, I saw Fang Tao standing not far away with a bamboo basket on his back.

"Taotao, why are you going out so early?"

"Manman, Auntie, I want to go into the mountains with you."

Last night, Fang Wei went to his eldest brother's house for dinner and mentioned in passing that he was going up the mountain to collect herbs today. Unexpectedly, the child remembered it.

Fang Tao was waiting at the intersection leading up the mountain early in the morning, intending to follow his uncle to the mountains to see the world.

He told Fang Ping about this matter. Fang Ping did not comment, so he took it as his father's tacit approval.

"Can you do it? We have to walk a long way up the mountain, and we'll have to carry a lot of heavy loads on the way back. Besides, if you sneak up the mountain with us, be careful or your father will beat you with a stick."

"I told my dad about it, and he didn't object."

"Really?"

"real."

Fang Wei was not worried that Taotao would lie to him, because this kid had never dared to lie to him since he was a child.

"Why did you suddenly want to go up the mountain with me today? I asked you to go out and play before, but you refused to move, saying that books can reveal your true love."

Fang Wei and Pan Lianhua looked at each other and basically agreed that the other party should go with them.

But he was still a little curious, why did this kid suddenly change his personality?
"Teacher Yang said that if you just study hard, you will become a bookworm. In addition to studying, you should also participate in more practical activities."

The teacher Yang that Taotao was talking about was Yang Fan, and their relationship now was like that of a master and a disciple.

Fang Wei couldn't help but smile, and motioned Fang Tao to follow, and the three of them went up the mountain together.

When they arrived near the designated area, Fang Wei led the way, Fang Tao was in the middle, and Pan Lianhua was at the rear.

The vegetation in this area is so dense that you have to be careful of poisonous insects and wild animals.

Before Fang Tao came out, Fang Ping had given him the hunting rifle from home and told him to take it with him. He was a little nervous now, and any slight movement could startle him.

"Taotao, relax. If you're too nervous, your reaction speed will be slowed down. Follow me, it's okay."

Fang Wei turned his head and smiled, comforting his nephew.

Taotao had been to the mountain before, but he had never seen anything like this. Fortunately, he had come with Manman, otherwise he would have been terrified.

"Third brother, it's only been a few months, and the forest has already undergone tremendous changes. Let's pick some herbs and go back soon. I always feel that the mountain is different from before."

Even Pan Lianhua became alert. Everything before him indicated that they had entered a primeval forest. Sometimes the dense vegetation could be quite scary.

"It's okay, I'm still here."

After Fang Wei finished speaking, he stopped talking, made quick work of clearing the way, and came to a place where large patches of herbs grew.

To be honest, it was only Fang Wei. If it were anyone else, they would be lucky not to get lost, let alone pick herbs.

"Taotao, follow me and I will teach you how to pick herbs."

When he arrived at the edge of the field, Fang Wei began to pick herbs.

Pan Lianhua asked Fang Tao to follow her and taught him while she worked. Fang Tao quickly got the hang of it. The other party was in good physical condition. He and Fang Tingting had been well supported by the family over the years. With a little training, he could be a good worker.

The three of them were busy until the afternoon, and their backpacks were full. Then they sat down to eat something.

"Taotao, are you tired?"

Fang Wei looked at Fang Tao, who was sweating profusely, and asked with a smile.

Fang Tao shook his head to indicate that he was fine. In fact, he didn't want to say a word at this moment.

After walking such a long mountain road and then picking herbs, it was still very tiring for him.

Fang Wei deliberately rested for a while, and then the three of them set off on their journey home. (End of this chapter)