In Cheng Xi's memory, Shen Xingqi has always been a dignified, gentle and quiet lady.
Even though she is sorting out the soil-stained white radish, her every move still reveals the elegance that belongs to an ancient woman.
This is a kind of education engraved in the bones.
This reminded her of Shen Xingluo, who was taking a break among the zombies. Wearing modern casual clothes and eating a sandwich, he exuded a bookish air that no one else could match.
"Sister-in-law, can I learn martial arts from you?"
Cheng Xi never expected to hear this sentence.
"Why do you want to learn martial arts?"
She believed that the little girl preferred to embroider by the hot iron stove instead of wielding swords and guns.
"I, I also want to protect you."
Shen Xingqi's face turned red and her voice became much softer.
This was a decision she made after careful consideration. The battle in the early hours of yesterday morning shocked her too much. She saw her relatives in danger to protect the villagers, and she could only avoid it.
This feeling is too uncomfortable.
"Even if I'm not as powerful as my sister-in-law, I should at least learn to protect myself."
She didn't want to be a drag on her family.
Shen Xingqi looked at Cheng Xi more firmly, "I'm very strong, I'm stronger than them all!"
This can be considered an advantage, right?
Cheng Xi's heart warmed slightly when she heard this. Looking at such a pair of deer-like eyes with twinkling stars, anyone would not be able to help but agree to her request, right?
"Yes, you are very strong, and our little Qiqi has great potential."
She couldn't help but want to pinch the cute little face in front of her, "But practicing martial arts will be very hard. Are you sure you want to learn it?"
"I want to try it."
Shen Xingqi didn't say she was sure. In fact, she didn't know if she could persist. After all, learning martial arts also depends on talent.
"If I don't have that talent, I'll train my strength. If I encounter danger in the future, I'll hit them with a stick."
Cheng Xi: "..."
In short, you just have to do it yourself.
This idea - it's such a great idea.
Since ancient times, weak people have not had the right to speak. If they can learn something to make themselves stronger, how could she not support it?
Cheng Xi raised his hands in approval!
"Okay, from now on you can learn my skills from me."
"Really?"
"real."
Cheng Xi smiled, "Don't worry, even if you have no talent, I can guarantee that you can protect yourself."
She may not be able to become a martial arts master, but she can still teach a few gangsters a lesson, not to mention she has a big move!
The sister-in-law and sister-in-law discussed how to train in the future, and a conversation that could change the future was also held at Li Zheng's house not far away.
"Encourage villagers to buy land?"
Shen Manyun was stunned when he heard this and didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
Ah, why doesn't his brain work well enough?
Just after four consecutive months of snowstorms, a thrilling battle took place early yesterday morning. Why did he buy land before he could even take a breath?
Was he too impatient when he got up this morning?
"Yes, buy land."
Chen Xingluo spoke out his suggestions in an orderly manner.
"During the snowstorm, the villagers in nearby villages didn't feel well at all. Some people starved to death and froze to death. Some were robbed and driven out of their homes by mobs. Those with better conditions also spent all their savings to buy food.
After the snow disaster, many people are bound to sell their land to make ends meet. Now every family in Shenjia Village has a surplus of food, so why not buy some land to grow, which can be used as an industry in the future. "
Farming was particularly important in ancient times. For the people, land was their lifeblood. No one would sell their land unless they really couldn't survive.
"Uncle Mantun, I remember there were a lot of wolf skins in the ancestral hall?"
"Ah, yes, that's quite a lot. It's already been prepared."
"Uncle Zheng and Brother Lian are hunters. They have some connections in the grocery store in Fucheng. With them taking the lead, we can sell it at a good price."
Chen Xingluo said, "When the money is distributed to every household, it would be better to exchange it for land instead of daily expenses. What do you think?"
Shen Manyun had followed his idea unknowingly, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it became.
"Of course that's good. I always feel uncomfortable with the extra money in my hands. I might as well buy land and pass it on to my son in the future."
For Shenjiacun, life in the past four months has been very different from before, and the beast furs are indeed a bit like a windfall from heaven.
If all the tanned skins were sold, it would be a huge sum of money.
If it were replaced by land, the villagers would no longer have to hold so much money and feel illusory, they would suddenly feel at ease, and Shenjia Village would be even more confident in the future.
This is a good thing, a great thing.
"Don't worry. Once I sell the wolf skin, I will tell the village that this matter will be taken care of by me."
"Uncle Tung is already busy, and I will have to trouble you when the time comes to negotiate with other villages about purchasing land."
Chen Xingluo didn't stay long. Seeing that his goal was achieved, he said hello to his sixth uncle and left.
He said nothing about the cold snap in mid-April.
Predicting the snow disaster in advance could also attribute everything to a sudden change in weather, but the coming cold wave was so mysterious that even if he wanted to lie, he would not be able to find a reason.
In this case, let’s do it step by step.
With enough land, Shenjia Village has the capital to create miracles even after the cold snap.
The weather is getting warmer day by day, and the snow on the ground is melting faster and faster.
There are patrols wandering around Shenjia Village every day, and the number of people is much smaller than before. Occasionally there are a few refugees from the north at the entrance of the village. They know that porridge is being given at the gate of the state capital, and they do not stop at all.
Cheng Daqian felt that he could not disturb his son-in-law and daughter all the time, so he simply packed up his things and returned to the capital in one morning.
"Daughter, please go home when you have time."
"I know dad, I will see you often, don't worry."
"Don't forget to bring braised meat, bacon too."
"..."
Cheng Xi looked at the tall and strong man on horseback and his mouth twitched.
The other party packed everything and took away at least half of the meat products at home. He rushed away after hearing the exact reply.
After sending Cheng Daqian away, the Shen family courtyard suddenly felt free. Cheng Xi no longer spent all day training and killing zombies, and suddenly felt much more relaxed.
In the yard, Shen Xingqi was running around in a loose dress.
In the living room, the couple was chatting.
"Are you sure you want to plant potatoes?"
"Well, the only two types of food that have high yields regardless of the land are sweet potatoes and potatoes. The growing season of sweet potatoes is too long, so it's too late."
"That's true. It only takes 60-100 days to plant potatoes, which saves a lot of trouble."
"If you plant seedlings in advance, they should mature early."
Once the cold snap passes, the land planted with wheat will be abandoned. If you want to avoid starvation, you have to plant food. Potatoes, which have a short cycle and high yields and can withstand hunger, are the first choice.
As for its provenance and origin?
Of course it is Shennong Mountain.
As a mysterious mountain range that spans half of the country, some people would believe even if a personal ginseng doll popped out of Shennong Mountain, let alone the potatoes that could be eaten and grown.
Shen Xingluo said it was not a problem at all.
