Chapter 224 suggested to Yun that
the three workshops in Zhuangzi: five-spice powder, oyster sauce and soy sauce were all going smoothly. Five-spice powder and oyster sauce were supplied to Zuixianju, which brought better reputation and customer flow to Zuixianju. Cooperation is stronger.
The production cycle of soy sauce is long, and it is still in the vat and has not been shipped.
The brewery house is already under construction, and Uncle Xu is still helping to supervise the work, and the current progress is on.
Wei Ruo currently has five shops in his hands: three Sibaozhai - one in Huzhou Prefecture, one in Xingshan County, and one in Taizhou Fucheng. The operating conditions of the single rooms are slightly worse than last year, but the overall profits are objective.
The grain store opened in Xingshan County last year was doing very well, but it was always out of stock, because Wei Ruo asked to sell only part of the reserves to keep enough grain for himself and the people in Zhuangzi for the next year. Just in case there is a natural or man-made disaster.
Xu Ji Braised Meat Shop has started this year worse than last year. Meat prices have increased and daily sales have declined. However, this is not the problem of their braised meat shop. Wei Ruo's shop is still in good condition among many shops. .
Overall, the shop is profitable.
Wei Ruo's focus is still on farming. As long as the shop can maintain positive profits and help sell the output of Zhuangzi and the workshop, whether Zhuangzi can have a good harvest this year is related to human lives.
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At Xiaowei Mansion, the new field that Yun had been longing for has also been bought.
The price of land near Fucheng was high, so Yun temporarily bought a small village with 200 acres of land.
Wei Ruo also kept his promise and followed Yun to Xinzhuangzi.
"What do you think Ruo'er should do?" Yun asked.
When she bought the farm, she had already heard that although the terrain in Fucheng was flatter and more open than that in Xingshan County, the quality of the soil was not very good. The crops grown in previous years did not grow very well, and the returns were very average.
"The soil fertility is insufficient, so it is necessary to plow the soil, fill it in landfills, or burn straw ash and apply farmyard manure. Repeat this three times, and the amount of fertilizer applied each time is based on half a car of straw ash and half a car of farmyard manure per acre of land." Wei Ruo gave a solution
. plan.
The soil quality here in Fucheng is mostly similar. The more than a thousand acres of land purchased by Wei Ruo were improved and fertilized, and the same process was followed for the two hundred acres purchased by Yun.
It's just that Yun bought it a little late. Unlike Wei Ruo's field, which he got last winter, he had enough time to improve it, and now it's all planted with rice.
Hearing this, Mrs. Yun showed a troubled expression: "It's easy to turn over the soil, just let the long-term workers in the village be busy for a while, but there is no place to look for straw today. It was so cold last year, even if there was a lot of straw, I had to ask people to collect it." Keep your home warm."
"Then just apply fertilizer directly after plowing the soil. It can be used for cattle, sheep, livestock, or even people. It's still the amount of fertilizer for one acre of land and half a car." Wei Ruodao.
"I'm afraid this is a big expense." Yun said.
"Whether you're a woodcutter or a woodcutter, if you want to have a good harvest in a year, the land must be fertile enough, and the initial effort is necessary." Wei Ruo said with a serious expression.
"Is there no other way?" Yun asked reluctantly.
Of course Yunshi knew that applying farmyard manure could fertilize the soil, but it was because of the high cost that Yunshi wondered if Wei Ruo had other better ways.
"Mother, it's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. The soil is not fertile because of two things: inorganic fertilizer and organic fertilizer; plus ventilation and moisture. If God is more kind and gives enough light, the weather and rain are favorable, and there are no major problems, the crops will be good. It can grow well. The straw ash or farmyard manure I am talking about is already the lowest cost thing that I can think of to fertilize the soil." Soil fertilization is not better than
improving saline-alkali land, and there is not so much knowledge. There are many methods. Farmers also know that, but sometimes they are reluctant to make this determination, or they do not have enough money in hand to make such a large investment in the prerequisites.
Yun couldn't quite understand what Wei Ruo said. She didn't know what organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer were. But she was not very satisfied with the solution Wei Ruo gave.
Seeing Yun's brows furrowed and still not making a decision, Wei Ruo didn't say anything more.
She had already come over to help her check the soil and make suggestions as agreed. It was up to her whether she was willing to accept it or not.
After a while, Yunshi said: "I will arrange for someone to purchase several trucks of sheep manure in advance for fertilization." Wei
Ruo heard what he meant. Yunshi planned to fertilize, but not as Wei Ruo said. We plan to apply fertilizer only once, and only use a few trucks of sheep manure on the two hundred acres of land.
Wei Ruo didn't say anything and respected Yun's choice and decision.
"Besides, there should be nothing wrong with the rice seed I told you about last time, right?" Yun asked again.
"No problem."
"That's good. If you use that rice seed, you can grow well even on land with low fertility." Yun placed more hope on good rice seeds.
"I can't guarantee this. After all, no matter how good the seeds are, they must have good land. Both are indispensable." Wei Ruodao.
Then Yun told Wei Ruo: "I also plan to plant some sweet potatoes in the village in Xingshan County this year. It is said that they are easy to take care of and are not as delicate as rice. The family who planted sweet potatoes in Xingshan County last year not only We manage enough food and sell a lot of it."
Mrs. Yun didn't know that the family in front of her belonged to Wei Ruo.
"Yes." Wei Ruo was not surprised. This year, many families in Xingshan County have switched to planting sweet potatoes to ensure food production. This is a good thing.
Although long-term consumption of sweet potatoes may not be as delicious as rice, when the weather is bad, the main purpose of everyone is to eat full rather than eat well.
Then Yun told Wei Ruo some things about her family's property. Wei Ruo listened attentively but basically didn't comment.
There is no problem with Yun's overall planning of the family's property. Apart from not being willing to spend money on preliminary work, there is nothing wrong with the rest.
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On March 20th, one month later, Taizhou Prefecture received praise from the imperial court for its control of the plague.
A notice from the government office was specially posted in the city, and the names of those who made outstanding contributions in this matter were written on it.
Two of Wei Ruo's names appeared on the public notice. One was Xu Heyou, who was written in the most conspicuous position along with Doctor Cheng, Doctor Cai and others.
The second is Wei Qingruo, who appeared on the notice on the pretext of assisting Princess Jingmin in running for the people.
In addition to Wei Ruo's own contribution, Mrs. Yuan's special care also played a decisive role in receiving this honor.
When discussing meritorious deeds, the government office sent the rewards from the imperial court to Xiaowei's Mansion.
If Wei Ruo is a clan maid, when it comes to rewards, the merits are credited to Xiaowei's Mansion. It is said that Xiaowei's Mansion has contributed to the people of Taizhou Prefecture, and Wei Mingting's contribution is recorded.
(End of chapter)