But the harvest from this field is so rich, it makes me anxious. At least I can give money, right?

　　No one present had ever thought that with just such a casual question, the Li family would really explain everything clearly without even mentioning the word money.

　　It’s really a free gift.

　　That’s a way to fertilize the fields.

　　Li Zhouzhou finished his speech with a smile, “…they are all cheap things. My husband also said that we don’t need to plow the wheat stubble in our fields. We can burn them into ashes to fertilize the fields. I just want you aunts and uncles to be careful not to burn other people’s fields.”

　　”Hey hey hey fine.”

　　Everyone’s praise this time was sincere. They really didn’t expect Mr. Li to be so generous.

　　After chatting for a while, the focus was still on praising Li Da’s family. Gu Zhao listened to a lot of flattery, accepted the praise and smiled. Later, when it was late and everyone was about to go back, Li Da said: “The village chief is here today, and there is a way to fertilize the paddy fields. Let’s wait for the village chief to discuss the details.”

　　Everyone who had stepped out of the gate of the Li family’s courtyard now came back, talking a lot.

　　”What’s the solution? Does it cost money?”

　　”Just give me the money. We already have a method for fertilizing dry land, so we can’t get a method for fertilizing paddy fields for nothing.”

　　”When will it be done? Can it be turned over like your wheat?”

　　Li Da looked at Gu Zhao, who was asked by Zhaoer to speak. Gu Zhao was gentle and smiling, and when he stood there, the noisy crowd stopped and waited quietly for Gu Shulang to speak.

　　”What my father said is right. Our Li family doesn’t need to pay for the method, but we need to pay for the materials. When the time comes, the village chief will register with us and decide who doesn’t want it, who wants to try the first batch as fertilizer, and who wants to wait for the second batch.”

　　”Right now, the village has to pay taxes first. We can’t delay this. We’ll have to follow the village chief’s arrangements from now on.”

　　What Gu Zhao said was clear and everyone understood. This was really good news. They all thanked him with a lot of nice words and continued talking on the way back.

　　Closed the door.

　　Li Da asked: “Why did you ask me to talk about paddy field fertilizer again?”

　　”Dad, you see, the uncles who came to our house with the village chief this afternoon, just as they left, the news of our harvest spread all over the village in no time.”

　　Li Da nodded and said, that’s right, the Wang family next door were the first to come.

　　”We talked about the paddy field fertilizer this afternoon. The village chief and other uncles all know that we don’t charge money. But I’m afraid that if one person spreads the word, it will change its meaning. What if in two days, it turns out that we have a way to make paddy field fertilizer and charge more than 200 coins per person?”

　　It is very common to spread gossip by misattributing things to others and making up stories.

　　”There are so many people here tonight. If one person wants to make a mistake, it’s impossible for everyone else to make a mistake, right? It’s better than when the news about paddy field fertilizer spreads later, and every household comes to our house to ask about it. Now that I’ve told you, everyone knows what’s going on. If anyone wants to ask more, they can go find the village chief and follow his instructions.”

　　This can be considered as praising the village chief, and the village chief will solve other problems.

　　Li Da didn’t know what was in the mind of this scholar, but his son-in-law spoke very logically. After he brought up this matter, all the rest was arranged. Li Da couldn’t help but admire him in his heart.

　　good.

　　The eighteen taels of silver were well spent.

　　Li Zhouzhou boiled some hot water and asked his father and husband to wash and soak their feet before going to bed. Gu Zhao and his father moved the benches and tables from the yard back to the main room, saying, “Dad, I didn’t ask for money. You won’t be angry if it’s free, right?”

　　”You underestimated your father.” Li Dale glanced at Gu Zhao with a friendly tone, and then recalled: “When we just separated, I took Zhou Zhou with me and built a thatched house here in one day. I still remember the villagers who helped us at that time.”

　　”During the most difficult time, when there was a shortage of crops and no rice to cook, I shamelessly asked Zhu Laosi to borrow half a string of money. Later I paid it back, but I never forgot the favor.”

　　”You’re using too much money to fertilize the fields. The villagers not only don’t appreciate your kindness behind your back, but they find fault with you and even scold you. You don’t have to pay for the ash, water, or manure. Why should you pay them? You’re charging them for just talking. If the crops don’t produce much, will they blame you? Who asked you to take so much money?”

　　”If you charge less, it’s not worth it.” Li Da carried the heavy table and went into the house to put it down. He said, “We all rely on the land for food and food. For such a big favor, only a dozen coins are gone?”