The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

"And what about your drip irrigation tape technology?"

He Yuzhu said helplessly:

"My technology needs to be used in conjunction with well drilling technology and extraction technology."

This year's grain production is bound to decrease, but if this technology is popularized now, there is still a chance to salvage it next year.

But if it doesn't rain after the rainy season, and then it rains again, then it's useless; watering won't help at all.

I am just a researcher, and it is my duty to report my research findings.

Whether you believe it or not is none of my business.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi said:

"Is it too late for me to start stockpiling food now?"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Of course, although the price of grain has gone up now, everyone is still waiting to see the autumn harvest, and there is still grain on the market."

If you wait another year, you won't be able to buy food no matter how much money you have!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi said:

"Thank you, I'm fine now, you can go ahead and do your thing!"

He Yuzhu saw Gu Zhiqi leave but did not stop him, because he knew that Gu Zhiqi was making preparations for his family.

It's only natural for a person to be concerned about their own family when they know about a disaster. If that person doesn't think about their own family, then there's something wrong with them.

After finishing his work, He Yuzhu leisurely went home.

Upon returning, Xiao Chengyu said to He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, the price of grain has gone up again, and even so, no one is selling it!"

He Yuzhu said disdainfully:

"Anyone selling grain now is a fool. Do they know what grain represents during a disaster year?"

This represents life. No matter how wealthy you are, if you starve to death without food, it's all for nothing.

This year is still a bit short, but you'll see next year. Those who sell grain will regret it next year!

Xiao Chengyu asked;

"Such a big matter, isn't the government going to do anything about it?"

He Yuzhu, you said:

"Of course we'll manage it, but without food, there's nothing the government can do!"

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Xiao Chengyu didn't know what to say, and then asked:

"Is there really no other way?"

He Yuzhu shook his head:

"It seems there aren't any left now!"

He Yuzhu thought to himself, "If your superiors approve of my plan, and we mobilize the entire nation to start drilling wells and then implement drip irrigation, then the situation will be somewhat alleviated."

That's right, it can only alleviate the situation a little, it cannot eliminate it, much less bring about a bumper harvest.

After all, this was a natural disaster, and there was nothing that could be done about it.

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, Xiao Chengyu asked:

"So our country will have to endure these three years of hardship?"

He Yuzhu said:

"There's no other way but to do this, unless our country can buy large quantities of food from other countries."

But you know that's impossible; our country doesn't have that much foreign exchange.

Although our country is now recognized by other countries, international trade... well, there's no use talking about it now!

Xiao Chengyu didn't continue asking He Yuzhu this question, and then said:

"The three of us notified our families and our comrades to go and stockpile food!"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"No problem. If you trust us, go ahead and stock up. If you don't trust us, there's nothing we can do about it."

I'm not a god, so I'll help whoever I can!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Nangong Yan walked over and said with a very bad expression:

"But if we hoard large amounts of food, then many people will go hungry!"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Yes, you're right, but you're going to go hungry and send your food out?"

Nangong Yan remained silent. He Yuzhu then said:

"At this time, the best thing is to stay out of trouble and not cause any problems for the country."

As for how the government handles it, that's the government's business!

Nangong Yan said helplessly:

"Alas, then those ordinary people will suffer!"

He Yuzhu said:

"No, those smart farmers can tell whether this year is good or not. People who farm year after year know the harvest."

At this time, they would only store grain, not sell it.

And there shouldn't be anything happening this year!

Nangong Yan asked curiously:

"Why do you say that?"

He Yuzhu smiled slightly:

"You'll know then!"

As time went by, August arrived quickly.

The nationwide movement of collectivization and communal dining halls was launched, where everyone, regardless of whether they had food or not, shared it with others.

This allowed those who didn't work to reap the benefits.

You need to understand that if you don't work, you won't be able to go to the communal canteen, and you won't get to eat.

Most importantly, only those who are employed are entitled to eat in the cafeteria.

Many people who are unemployed will not be able to eat. Many people have no choice but to go out to work, and only by working can they eat in the canteen.

Those who were working but had no food were overjoyed.

There are grain reserves throughout the country to ensure that everyone is well-fed and has the energy to work.

In the beginning, the food in canteens across the country was very good, and it was all dry food.

In this way, people across the country forgot about the crisis, because everyone was confident that they could do well next year and have a good harvest.

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Gu Zhiqi said to He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, doesn't the government already have corresponding policies?"

He Yuzhu looked at Gu Zhiqi and then asked:

"My plan still hasn't been approved by the higher-ups?"

Gu Zhi Qiu said:

“Your costs are too high, and the country has relief grain, which has been stored up regularly beforehand.”

Don't worry, we can eat until next year. It would be great if we had a good harvest next year. Besides, we did have some harvest this year!

Hearing Gu Zhiqi's words, He Yuzhu said helplessly:

"Oh, I see. So you also have a large cafeteria here?"

Gu Zhi Qiu shook his head:

"Because of our interest in keeping things secret, we still have our own small canteen, just like before."

"We won't interfere with other departments; we'll each work separately and avoid each other!"

He Yuzhu nodded, then said to Gu Zhiqi:

"While the government is doing this and food prices have come down, I suggest your family stock up on enough food to last three years, otherwise..."

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi asked:

"Zhu Zi, things are already like this, and you still can't see the situation clearly? You're so pessimistic?"

He Yuzhu said: