Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1864 I am a farmer

"Chief, you are here."

Yang Xiaotao came closer, with the old dean beside him, and behind him were Grandpa Yang, Ran Qiuye and others.

The eldest sister came to Ran Qiuye and the two of them walked aside to talk.

"Well, we heard about the situation and came to take a look."

As the old man spoke, he covered his mouth and coughed softly, as if he was unwell.

When Elder Tao saw this, he looked at the old dean and said, "I received news from the northwest before I came here."

"Local forces are rushing to help them and trying to control the losses."

"However, according to our estimates, this loss will result in at least a 50% reduction in production, which will have a great impact on our subsequent plans."

"When the chief finds out, he'll come over to take a look."

The old dean looked confused and distressed.

The leaders were all present for this event, which shows how great the impact is.

Hearing what Mr. Tao said, the old man stepped forward and comforted him, "This is a natural disaster, not the comrades' problem."

"We are here now to check the situation and see if we can minimize the losses."

The old dean calmed himself down, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, go ahead and talk."

Yang Xiaotao nodded and stepped forward, "Chief, leader!"

"After we received the news from Director Gao, we immediately gathered people and rushed over. We are now repairing the greenhouse. Fortunately, we pay attention to maintenance and repairs on a regular basis, so the greenhouse in the village did not collapse. After the morning's repairs, it has basically recovered."

"What we have in front of us is the greenhouse area. Next, the surrounding villages are also preparing to send people to support us."

"Commander, this way please."

The old man covered his mouth with his hand and coughed twice, then followed Yang Xiaotao to the side.

Ran Qiuye behind him also noticed the old man's cough, so he supported the elder sister and asked softly, "Sister, how is the leader?"

The eldest sister looked sad when she heard this. "I don't know what happened a while ago. Maybe I caught a cold at night. I kept coughing."

"The doctor checked and found no inflammation or lesions."

"But this is what makes people worried."

As the elder sister spoke, her eyes were fixed on the old man in front of her. When she heard him coughing from time to time, her heart felt even heavier.

She knew that this was the reason for the decline in her body's functions.

Everyone will grow old one day.

But I always feel that it is cruel when it comes to the people around me.

When everyone arrived in front of the greenhouse, many people who were eating stood up when they saw them, each of them looking excited.

Seeing this, the old man and Mr. Tao also waved in greeting.

The old man walked up to it, looked at the wooden barrel on the ground, scooped up the noodles inside, looked at them, and then nodded.

Then he said to the people around him, "The country is facing difficulties this time, and we need your help and your hard work and dedication."

"This time, besides the hundred kilograms of meat, I only brought one other thing."

“That’s the belief in fighting together with everyone.”

“So, those who are here today, there is no leader, no other identity, just treat me as an ordinary farmer.”

"I hope everyone will not look down on me as a newbie."

The old man spoke with a smile, as if he was chatting about family matters, and was very friendly.

When Master Yang and others beside him heard this, they felt deeply moved.

"Commander, if you trust this old man, leave this matter to us."

"Your position is more important than ours, and the country still has many things that need your attention."

"Don't worry about this matter, just leave it to us."

"I promise to do it well and properly, and complete the task."

Master Yang raised the pipe on his waist and spoke with a firm voice. He turned back to look at the villagers around him and said, "Everyone, young and old, there is no mission that we in Yangjia Village cannot complete."

"Do you have confidence?"

Yang Dazhuang and others behind him also raised their hands, "Yes!"

"Make sure to complete the mission."

"Commander, leave this to us. We will do it even if we don't sleep."

"We are not afraid of blood and sweat, Commander, you believe in us."

Hearing the shouts from all around, the old man pursed his lips and nodded continuously, his eyes moist, "I know, I know."

"I trust you, just like you trust me."

"Thank you for your trust, thank you."

The old man looked at Yang Xiaotao again, "Are you having any difficulties now?"

"If you have anything to say, please speak up and we will solve it together."

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"The top priority now is to replant, and everything else can be put off until later."

Yang Xiaotao nodded. "The manpower problem in the village is easy to solve. The main problem is that there are too few people who know how to plant and cultivate."

Mr. Tao looked at the old dean standing beside him and said, "Aren't there a lot of people in the Academy of Agricultural Sciences?"

The chief also looked over, and the old dean shook his head, "Most of the people were transferred to the northwest this time. The rest, except for those who have research projects, are all new students."

"This time, except for the security department, all the teachers are here."

After hearing this, Mr. Tao frowned even more.

“There are still a few people in the Academy of Agricultural Sciences!”

An old man beside him sighed and said, "We are a big agricultural country. The food problem of agricultural production is an important factor restricting the development of the country."

"In the future, there will be more talents in this area."

Elder Tao nodded, "The chief is right. After this incident, we will expand the scale, recruit more students, and establish branches in various places."

The old dean nodded, and Yang Xiaotao also agreed after listening.

Agriculture is a profound subject, and if you study some things thoroughly, you will be much better than farmers who rely on experience to grow crops.

Just like planting hybrid corn, if the Academy of Agricultural Sciences takes on the breeding task, farmers everywhere will be able to use high-yield crops, which will be a qualitative improvement in agricultural production.

The few of them did not discuss this issue too much and then focused their attention on the present.

Yang Xiaotao led a few people around the greenhouse area, and when they arrived at the busy scene, they saw that the old man had already taken off his shoes in his late trouser legs. Tong Xiaolong, who was standing next to him, looked embarrassed, holding a hoe in his hand, not knowing whether to give it to him. "Give it to me!"

As the old man spoke, Tong Xiaolong had no choice but to hand it over.

The old man took the hoe and prepared to enter the greenhouse, but Yang Xiaotao flashed out from the side.

"Chief."

Yang Xiaotao hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, held the old man's hand, and at the same time gave Tong Xiaolong a wink.

"What are you standing here for? Go do your own thing."

"No, Chief, this job, this job is not suitable for you."

The old man frowned, "Don't fool me with this. When I was in Yanzhou, I also worked in the fields. It's just that I haven't done it in the past two years, so I'm a little rusty, but I'm not incapable of working."

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The old man spoke a little hurriedly and started coughing again.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao increased the energy output in his palms again.

But Xiaowei has more important things to do right now, so she can’t give her too much.

Fortunately, the sun was shining brightly, and Xiaowei's intermediate photosynthetic effect was enhanced, so some losses were within her tolerable range.

The older sister came over and watched. Knowing her husband's temper, it was useless to persuade him, so it all depended on Yang Xiaotao's ability.

When Yang Xiaotao heard the old man say this, he laughed, "Commander, you are wrong. This job requires not only strength but also accuracy."

"You see, everyone digs the soil five to eight centimeters deep. If it's too shallow, the soil will dry out easily. If it's too deep, the soil won't grow out. Only at this depth, the seeds can grow after being watered."

"Also, if you dig the hole in front, there will be people behind you to sow the seeds, tamp it down, water it, and cover it with soil."

"If this starting position is full, it will affect the efficiency of the entire team."

"Commander, I think this job is not suitable for you."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, the old man looked doubtful, but when he looked around, he saw that this was indeed the division of labor, and the ones leading the waving were all young and strong men.

So he nodded.

Tao Lao also came over and said, "Commander, we are all laymen, so we still have to listen to the advice of professionals."

Seeing this, the old man stopped insisting and looked at Yang Xiaotao, "In that case, you can assign the tasks."

"Yes!"

Yang Xiaotao said with a smile, "Commander, why don't you bear the pain and cover the soil like Grandpa did."

Cover with soil?

The old man looked at where Grandpa Yang was not far away, with his hands behind his back and bare feet, pouring the excavated soil back on the surface and then gently stomping on it to make it firm.

"Okay, I'll do this."

Seeing that the old man was no longer persistent, Yang Xiaotao and Tong Xiaolong both breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards everyone had a clear division of labor and went to their respective greenhouses to get busy.

In greenhouse number 18.

Yang Dazhuang and Tong Xiaolong were waving hoes in front, digging small holes.

Women such as Ran Qiuye and Lou Xiaoe pinched grass seeds and put them in.

Yang Shitou and others carried buckets and used ladles and dippers to water the plants.

Next up is the elderly group led by Master Yang.
As for Yang Xiaotao, he is now walking around in various greenhouses, checking in from time to time and stopping any problems he finds immediately.

Moreover, those greenhouses where crops have been planted need Xiaowei's help.

Fortunately, although the weather is hot now, water is guaranteed thanks to the efforts of the village pumps.

With Xiaowei's urging, it is not impossible for the seeds to germinate.

In the afternoon, Yang Xiaotao came to the greenhouse to help.

As for Xiaowei, Yang Xiaotao let her play freely. With her current strength, she would not be discovered even if she floated around during the day.

What's more, there are many plants and trees around to serve as cover.

Taking over the hoe from Yang Dazhuang, Yang Xiaotao began to lead the team to work.

Yang Dazhuang arranged two people to replace Ran Qiuye and Lou Xiaoe, and the two of them had to take a bus back to Sijiu City.

There weren't many people in the greenhouse, and you could hear people talking around you.

At first, because of the old man's special status, everyone was a little restrained.

But as I got busier, I started talking more.

Grandpa Yang walked side by side with the old man, and the old man asked Grandpa about his age.

It turned out that they were born in the same year, but the great grandfather's birthday was one month older than the old man's.

So the old man called Taiye "old brother", and Taiye still called him "chief".

The old man asked about the situation in the village, and Grandpa Yang told him the truth. He told us how the village was before, and how it gradually got better because of the events at Yangcun No. 1. Now that the farm has been established, no one has starved to death.

Then they talked about farms, building houses, and setting up schools.
It seemed as if the grandfather had endless things to say to the old man.

Tell him how wonderful life is now.

The people are no longer oppressed and they are really living a good life.

The old man listened quietly. The more he listened, the more relieved he felt. Even the cough in his throat was relieved a lot.

After Mr. Yang finished speaking, he began to show concern for the old man's health.

"Commander, you have to take care of your health."

"Thank you for your concern, brother. I know my health, but you are in good health."

Master Yang shook his head. "No, it's from injuries I suffered in the past. It hurts when it rains."

At this point, he leaned in and said, "I don't dare tell them these things, otherwise I'll have to go to the hospital again."

"That won't work. You need to see a doctor if you are sick."

As the old man spoke, the grandfather smiled and said, "In the past two years, perhaps I have let things go, my mood has improved, and my descendants have made great achievements, so I feel that my body has become lighter."

"Now in school, seeing the kids sitting in the classroom, my heart is even happier."

The old man couldn't help but sigh after hearing this, "Brother, this is very good, very good."

But I was thinking of my own children.

But he quickly adjusted himself to the situation, and when he heard the grandfather talking about Yang Xiaotao's child, he couldn't help but smile, thinking that if your brother knew that he had a 'grandson', he would be happy.

After hearing this, the grandfather wanted to say something, but the other party's status was different from his. He could sit at the school gate and watch the gate, but the other party had more important things to deal with.

Because of our different identities, some happiness are destined to be incommunicable.