After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 126 Breeding, Irrigating for Winter

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"The principle of breeding is to select the best of the best. Don't worry, there will be a day when you can enjoy the joy of success."

Gu Tong made his selections while chatting with everyone, and Mao Yong followed behind him to place the numbered tags and made a note of them.

More than an hour later, after the sowing was completed, Gu Tong immediately put the seeds down.

"Captain, the numbered tags have all been placed and detailed records have been made."

At this moment, Mao Yong came over and reported to him.

"Yes, this is essentially the identification information for each individual rapeseed plant, so be careful not to mix them up. Next, your task is to record the growth status of the rapeseed and gromwell. I'll call you if there's anything else."

Gu Tong was increasingly satisfied with Mao Yong; he was not only perceptive but also meticulous and thoughtful in his work.

He would occasionally impart some breeding knowledge to the other party, who was quite perceptive and had already adapted to the role of assistant in just a few days.

Next comes adjusting the parameters of light, temperature, and humidity. Gu Tong has to do these things himself, but Mao Yong can observe from the side.

The intelligent brain of the smart greenhouse can perform accurate perception and prediction and provide intelligent decision-making, thereby realizing fully automated closed-loop management, but the premise is that the correct parameters need to be set.

From perception to analysis to decision-making to execution, the intelligent brain can coordinate with fans, wet curtains, LED supplemental lighting, and integrated water and fertilizer equipment to proactively create the most suitable microclimate for crops and achieve fully automated management without human intervention.

After Gu Tong worked hard for several days and everything was on track, he no longer needed to spend long periods of time in the greenhouse.

Mao Yong comes over regularly every day to make records. The intelligent brain cannot completely replace human eyes, and human intervention is still needed to handle the warnings issued by the intelligent brain.

In particular, Gu Tong needs to personally handle the maintenance of the equipment and sensors.

But in any case, having a smart greenhouse can reduce most of his workload, and his time is more flexible.

Time flies.

After a strong wind, Nasu welcomed its first snow.

The coal in the boiler was burning brightly, and the room was warm and cozy.

Gu Tong sat at his desk, observing the conditions of each planting area through his computer and the smart greenhouse network.

In planting area No. 1, the purple gromwell is growing very vigorously. The 100 seedlings that Chen Ye gave him have not only grown taller but have also become much stronger.

The planted rapeseed has sprouted new shoots, with a germination rate of 98%, fully demonstrating the strong vitality of the mutant rapeseed.

Mao Yong is taking notes diligently while reviewing the daily reports and early warning information provided by the intelligent system. He will then report to Gu Tong and decide whether manual intervention is necessary.

"I wish Daejeon could also achieve intelligent production!"

As he took notes, he remarked with a sigh.

A little later, he left the greenhouse and went inside.

"Captain, I've checked all the data, and everything is normal so far."

When Mao Yong met Gu Tong, he first stated his judgment, and then gave a detailed report on the situation.

Gu Tong nodded after listening; he already knew the answer in advance.

"I'll cook. You can leave after you eat. You don't need to come over this afternoon."

Gu Tong and Mao Yong got along well, and he often invited Mao Yong to stay at his home for meals.

Mao Yong didn't stand on ceremony, and the two shared a bowl of noodles. He helped clean up the mess before taking his leave.

Gu Tong took a nap, but after waking up, she couldn't resist going for a walk in the greenhouse.

Both rapeseed and purple gromwell were treated with the [root enhancement solution], resulting in well-developed root systems, which is key to their rapid and effective growth.

Although he had previously valued the synergistic agent, it was only when combined with the high-tech methods of the smart greenhouse that the synergistic agent truly exerted its effectiveness.

We've used both insect repellent and disease-reducing agents, and so far, no pests or diseases have occurred in either of the two planting areas.

Furthermore, the accumulation of toxins in Lithospermum erythrorhizon was not significant, indicating that the [Disease-Clearing and Efficacy-Enhancing Liquid] also has a good effect on the detoxification of Lithospermum erythrorhizon.

He thought it was a very ordinary thing, but in reality he had no idea how difficult it was to detoxify Lithospermum erythrorhizon.

If Chen Ye knew about this, who knows how shocked he would be.

Just then, there was a knocking at the door. Little Stone, along with his two other sheepdogs, rushed over and barked at the iron gate.

Gu Tong quickly came out, waved to send the little stones away, and then opened the door wide.

Liang Qin, along with two township officials, Station Chief Yu, and Liu Cheng, were standing outside the door, their faces red from the cold.

"Liang Qin, Station Chief Yu, you've arrived? Come in quickly, it's really cold outside."

Gu Tong quickly ushered the group into the house, where it was warm and cozy, and everyone soon warmed up.

"We just came from Salbu village, visiting each household to ask if anyone had any difficulties after the snowfall. Of all the houses we visited, Gu Tong's is the warmest."

Station Master Yu took a sip of tea and took the initiative to start the conversation.

Gu Tong then realized that the person had come to visit, and immediately expressed her gratitude repeatedly.

"However, Gu Tong, you've done something big without making a sound. That's a smart greenhouse in the yard, right? I'm sure you didn't use it to grow vegetables. Can you tell everyone what you're up to this time?"

Station Master Yu is an expert; he had taken a quick look at the smart greenhouse and was quite surprised.

Smart greenhouses are not only expensive to build, but also beyond the capabilities of most people. He was very curious about what amazing trick Gu Tong was up to this time.

Liang Qin and the two township officials were also very interested and focused their attention on Gu Tong's face.

Only Liu Cheng remained silent. He knew that Gu Tong was researching breeding, but he wouldn't say it out loud.

"I'm bored in winter, so I'd like to try breeding."

Gu Tong didn't try to hide it, nor was there any need to. Quite a few people knew about it, and the news would spread sooner or later.

"Breeding? That's incredible! If you succeed, why would you need to farm? You'll have more money than you can spend."

The two township officials laughed heartily, but they didn't actually believe Gu Tong could pull it off. They simply assumed he had made a fortune in agricultural machinery services and had money to burn.

Actually, it's not their fault; breeding is inherently a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process.

People who do breeding work as a team, and even then, they're not guaranteed to succeed. Gu Tong thinks he can achieve success all by himself? It's not that easy.

Station Master Yu seemed lost in thought and remained silent.

Liang Qin raised an eyebrow at Gu Tong, while subtly clenching her fist, clearly cheering him on.

Gu Tong didn't care about other people's opinions. He thought for a moment and said, "I don't have any difficulties for the time being. If I really encounter any difficulties, I will definitely trouble you all."

They all found the words agreeable, and after sitting for a while longer, they got up to say goodbye.

Gu Tong escorted them to the door, but not seeing their car, she asked, "Liang Qin, where did you park your car?"

"Hey, stop talking! After this snowfall, the road from Salbu village is all muddy. Our car has a low chassis and can't move at all, so we walked here."

Liang Qin pursed her lips and told the truth.

"Walk? Wait a minute, I'll drive you there."

Gu Tong's pickup truck actually has a significant advantage in these weather conditions.

Without saying a word, he went straight into the yard, drove the car out, dropped the group off at Salbu village, and then returned.

Home.

The first snow fell and melted as it fell. Although there was no need to worry about the snow accumulating and collapsing the roof, the roads were really difficult to travel on. His pickup truck got covered in mud after just one trip.

Anyway, he's not planning to go out today. This kind of weather is perfect for staying home, enjoying a cup of tea and a book to while away the afternoon.

He had such a wonderful idea, but then he suddenly received a call from Tohti.

"Gu Tong, the weather has suddenly changed, and many herders' flocks are experiencing stress, with many sheep getting sick. I can't handle it all by myself, and the road from the county to here is in bad shape. Could you help me?"

Tohti sounded very tired; he had been working non-stop since this morning, and his legs were almost cramping from exhaustion.

He had no other choice but to call Gu Tong. If it weren't for this awful weather, the county could at least send someone to help him, but in the current situation, there was no hope.

"No problem, where are you? I'll be right there."

Gu Tong readily agreed. The sheep had developed a stress response, and if it wasn't dealt with promptly, they would get seriously ill, and the difficulty of handling the situation would increase exponentially.

After obtaining the location, he immediately drove to Bulak Village to meet up with Tohti.

Although he didn't have a veterinary license, with Tohti leading the way, it wasn't a problem for him to just help out.

He can give sheep injections and medication, and he does it better than most veterinarians.

The two worked until late at night, and for dinner they just ate a few bites of dried naan and drank a bowl of milk tea. Gu Tong went home, quickly washed up, and went to bed.

When I woke up the next day, the weather had cleared up, and the sun peeked out from behind the clouds, showing its smiling face.

The township and county officials called to express their gratitude, but Gu Tong was very polite to everyone and never took credit for anything.

Mao Yong arrived on time in the morning to record data, check early warning information and operational information, but Gu Tong did not stay at home, but went to the alfalfa field.

He observed for two consecutive days that the ground would freeze at night and melt again after the sun rose in the morning.

Clearly, the time has come to irrigate for the winter.

He immediately sent a message in the group, asking everyone to take action, including irrigating the 800 mu of alfalfa fields in Salbu Village and the 1000 mu of grassland in Kurban.

"receive!"

"receive!"

"receive!"

Ai Kebai, Dong Jun, and Ma Dongwen all responded immediately and took action.

Gu Tong was about to water his alfalfa field when Mao Yong quickly stepped forward to lend a hand. The two of them soon finished watering the 50-mu alfalfa field.

Gu Tong then told Mao Yong to do as he pleased, while he himself drove to Aikebai's house to water the 1000 mu of grassland with Aikebai.

Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen watered 800 mu of alfalfa fields in Salbu Village, finishing their work before the ground froze that night.

Winter watering is crucial for alfalfa's overwintering, serving multiple purposes such as frost protection, soil and water conservation, and prevention of spring drought. The timing of watering is also very important; too early or too late is not advisable. It must be done during the window of time when the ice freezes at night and thaws during the day.

Once this is done, it means the long winter off-season for farming has officially begun.

Even Gulixian and Fanli have become less busy. One of them is mainly responsible for agricultural loans, and the other is the sales manager of an agricultural machinery company. They haven't had much to do lately.

The two then agreed to go to the provincial capital for a few days.

"Gu Tong, do you want to go to the provincial capital?"

Gu Lixian called Gu Tong to tell him about it, and at the end asked him if he wanted to go out and have some fun together.

"I won't be going. Have fun, you two."

Gu Tong smiled and declined the invitation. It wasn't that she couldn't get away, but the two of them were going shopping in the provincial capital, so she shouldn't get involved.

"Okay, is there anything you need to bring back? I can get it for you while I'm at it."

Gulixian didn't press the matter and asked another question.

"If it's convenient for you, could you bring me two books on breeding?"

This time, Gu Tong didn't hold back and directly stated her needs.

The books on breeding were prepared for Mao Yong, so he could also browse them in his spare time.

"Haha, that really suits your personality. I understand, see you when you get back."

Gulixian laughed on the other end of the phone and then hung up.

Gu Tong's life thereafter was peaceful and fulfilling. Watching the rapeseed seedlings grow bigger day by day and the purple gromwell grow more and more vigorously, he was full of energy.

With the support of various high-tech technologies and synergistic agents, this generation of rapeseed can mature in about two months.

morning.

Gu Tong checked the situation inside the greenhouse using his mobile phone and then decided to go out for a walk.

Mao Yong now spends most of his time in the smart greenhouse. He has a solid grasp of the basic knowledge of breeding, and Gu Tong doesn't even need to worry about most things.

He then rode to the alfalfa field, where the water he had used for winter irrigation had frozen over, covering the roots of the alfalfa like a blanket.

Gu Tong walked around the edge of the field once, then spurred his horse and galloped towards the Nas River.

A cold wind blew in my face, causing a slight stinging sensation, but I felt incredibly comfortable.

The chestnut horse has excellent short-distance sprinting ability and long-distance endurance. It gets more and more excited as it runs, and the horse and rider work together seamlessly, creating a feeling of oneness.

Upon reaching the riverbank, Gu Tong pulled on the reins. The chestnut horse reared up on its forelegs, let out a neigh, and came to a steady stop.

"It's good to go out for a ride when you have nothing to do; it's not good to stay cooped up at home all the time."

Gu Tong rode around on horseback and felt refreshed. Then he turned his horse around and slowly headed home.

Before he even reached his doorstep, he saw a car approaching from afar, its destination his home.

He quickly spurred his horse and galloped off, arriving at the courtyard almost simultaneously with the car.

"Xiao Gu, did you go out for a horse ride? Did you see the message I sent you before? Why didn't you reply?"

Station Chief Cui and his colleague Wu Bin got out of the car and greeted Gu Tong.

Gu Tong dismounted, went over and opened the iron gate, then said, "I just rode out for a ride and might not have heard the warning sound. Station Chief Cui, come inside and let's talk things over."

Afterwards, Gu Tong and Station Chief Cui and others went into the house together, and he hurriedly went to make tea.

"Station manager, look at that smart greenhouse in the yard. It must have cost a lot of money. Are they preparing to conduct breeding research?"

Wu Bin had been staring at the smart greenhouse since he entered the yard, and now he couldn't help but talk about it with Station Chief Cui.

"They must be involved in breeding. They wouldn't go to such great lengths just to eat a few bites of fresh vegetables. We'll go take a look later and find out, and we can take care of our business while we're at it."

Station Chief Cui was also curious, but he was more patient than Wu Bin and did not ask Gu Tong about the greenhouse.