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Chapter 125 Dilemma

Sure enough, when the matter related to Changsun Yuanyi was mentioned, Xue Shao was immediately shocked and immediately pulled Zhang Zong aside and whispered: "I didn't have time to find Yuanyi when I decided yesterday, but I have already found out that Yuanyi went outside the city today and wanted to clear out the land for the greenhouse, so I was also going to see, Brother Shi, do you want to go together?"

Zhang Zong didn't want to go very much. After all, he was going to fall in love, and he was also a light bulb when he went there. However, when he thought of Princess Chengyang's instructions, he finally nodded and said, "Okay, let's go and have a look together. If there is any problem, I can also help me with some advice!"

Although it was still a little cold today, the sun was very good. It was almost noon at this time. The warm sunshine shone on her body, and she felt very comfortable. Zhang Zong, Xue Shao and Wan'er, the three of them did not eat at the Princess's Mansion, but went out in the carriage, and then bought lunch and walked and ate on the carriage. They could enjoy the scenery on the road, which was much more interesting than staying at home to eat.

The Changsun family's fields are located in the western suburbs of Chang'an City, and are very close to Chang'an City. It can even be said that the city gate is the Changsun family's fields. It is said that this field was originally rewarded by Emperor Taizong to Changsun Wuji. Later, Changsun Wuji was confiscated and the land was confiscated. However, last year the Changsun family was rehabilitated, so the fields were returned to the Changsun family.

When Xue Shao took Zhang Zong and Wan'er to find Changsun Yuanyi, she saw her wearing a straw hat on her head and was standing on a high ground to direct the tenants to clear the fields. Winter wheat had been planted in the farmland, but now they all had to be hoed, which required a lot of courage. This can be seen from the frown expressions of the tenants.

"Why are you here?" Changsun Yuanyi also quickly saw Zhang Zong and the other two, and immediately smiled and said, "She is now wearing a coarse cotton skirt and a straw hat on her head, and she looks almost no different from a farm girl."

"I'm afraid that Yuan Yi, you have any problems here, so I asked Brother Shi to take a look together. He can correct any problems in time!" Xue Shao immediately pointed at Zhang Zongdao. This reason is very reasonable and no one can find any fault.

When Changsun Yuanyi heard this, she immediately thanked Zhang Zong and said, "Then it's a blessing for Brother Zhang Shi!"

"Don't be polite!" Zhang Zong had already prepared, so he climbed up to the high ground to check the terrain here. In fact, building a greenhouse does not require much terrain, and it is necessary to face the sun. In addition, it would be better if you could go back to the lee. As for other requests, there will be no more. Of course, the land must be fertile.

Changsun Yuanyi is a very smart woman. Yesterday Zhang Zong had already told her some key points to pay attention to. The land she chose was also very suitable for building a greenhouse, especially there is a small river next to it, which can meet the needs of irrigation at any time. This is extremely important for growing vegetables.

Zhang Zong couldn't find any problems with the big site selection, but some small suggestions can still be put forward, such as the construction distribution and layout planning of greenhouses. If a greenhouse is built, it is definitely not necessary. However, now that a large number of greenhouses are needed, the layout issues must be considered.

Zhang Zong asked someone to take paper and pen, and then drew a layout diagram of the greenhouse according to the terrain. Although he had never grown vegetables, he liked to grow flowers. People who grew flowers liked to buy flowers at some greenhouse bases for growing flowers. The main reason was that it was cheap and there was no middlemen to make a difference. Those greenhouses that grew flowers were almost no different from greenhouses that grew vegetables. Zhang Zong was also very familiar with this layout, so the layout diagrams drawn were also very reasonable.

When Changsun Yuanyi saw the layout drawings drawn by Zhang Zong, she was also very impressed. She immediately ordered people to draw the construction areas of each greenhouse according to the drawings. Because the time was too short, bricks and other building materials had not been sent yet, but the foundation could be excavated. Although the greenhouse does not require too deep foundations, it still needs to be available, otherwise a heavy rain may cause the greenhouse to collapse.

"Yuanyi rest, just let the managers watch here!" Xue Shao saw that Changsun Yuanyi was so tired that he was sweating profusely because he directed everyone to work, and immediately brought the tea to her with concern.

Changsun Yuanyi was not polite either. She took the water and drank it all. Then she smiled and said, "The family's management is new, and she is not very capable in handling things. Moreover, I don't feel at ease to leave such important things to them. It's better to direct them yourself."

Zhang Zong next to him looked envious after hearing this. The Changsun family was still picky about their employers. In contrast, he was suffering from no one available. It has been so long that only Zhang Jing and his wife could help around him, as well as Wan'er, who was not yet adult.

But it is normal to think about it. Although the Sun family of the parents has declined, they are much stronger than him. Not only are they many tribesmen, but they also have the prestige left behind before, so it is easier to recruit people. Now they have only been back for a year. Maybe in a few years, the Changsun family will be able to revive their family. Of course, it is basically impossible to return to the peak of the past.

Changsun Yuanyi was very decisive and capable in doing things, and soon handled everything in an orderly manner. Then she remembered that she ignored Zhang Zong and Xue Shao, so she said to the two apologetically: "It's really a bit rude for the little woman who is only concerned about her own affairs!"

"Yuan Yi, you don't have to be polite. We came today to help you with work, and we have learned experience from you. After I go back, I can urge my family to build a better greenhouse!" Xue Shao waved his hand and said indifferently. After saying that, he pushed Zhang Zong with his elbow and signaled him to say a few words.

Zhang Zong really wanted to ask the other party at this time, so he also asked, "Yuan Yi, you are so anxious to build the greenhouse. Do you plan to put the vegetables on the market this winter?"

"Yes, I've calculated the time. It's enough to build a greenhouse with enough manpower and can be built soon. Moreover, the greenhouse is not a house, it can be used directly after it is built. Vegetables grow very quickly. As long as there is enough fuel, one crop can grow in one or two months. It's so cold now that it's the most expensive time for green leafy vegetables. You will definitely make a lot of money at that time!" Changsun Yuanyi nodded without hesitation.

"Your idea is very good, but you still have to pay attention to it. Growing vegetables in the greenhouse is easy to cause various diseases. You should also pay attention to ventilation. For example, when the sun is better at noon, uncover the mask on the greenhouse so that the vegetables can shine in the sun, but be careful not to get frostbite." Zhang Zong reminded again.

In fact, in Zhang Zong's vision, it may take a year to summarize the technology for growing vegetables in the greenhouse. After all, the high temperature and humidity in the greenhouse are very easy to cause the plants to get sick. In addition, temperature regulation, etc., all require a period of exploration. However, seeing Changsun Yuanyi's anxious appearance, he couldn't mention it anymore, so he could only tell the points he knew about.

"Thank you, Brother Shi, Yuanyi has recorded it!" Changsun Yuanyi immediately thanked Zhang Zong solemnly. Although Zhang Zong didn't have many key points to pay attention to, it was all related to the success or failure of growing vegetables in the greenhouse. It can be said that a word of money is not an exaggeration.

At that moment, Changsun Yuanyi invited Zhang Zong and Xue Shao to the farm near the field to rest. It was similar to Zhang Zong's manor. Changsun's family had a villa in the village, but it looked a little old. Although many places have been repaired, the dilapidated in the past can still be seen.

After entering the villa, Changsun Yuanyi personally prepared tea for the two of them. Zhang Zong also learned from her that the dilapidated villa was built by Changsun Wuji. Occasionally, he would bring his family to visit. However, after the house was confiscated, the villa was confiscated and had no one to take care of for many years and almost became a wasteland. They only started to repair it after they came back last year.

It can be seen that the Changsun family is indeed very short of money, otherwise the villa would not look so shabby after the renovation. However, Changsun Yuanyi was neither humble nor arrogant, and did not feel any embarrassment to invite Zhang Zong and the others to the shabby villa. This made Zhang Zong admire Xue Shao's vision. Such a woman would definitely be a model for a good wife and mother in the future.

After drinking tea, Changsun Yuanyi also took Xue Shao and Zhang Zong around the neighborhood. At this time, Zhang Zong realized that the land area of ​​the Changsun family was quite large, at least much larger than his manor. However, the current grain price was cheaper, and the annual production of these lands was limited. The Changsun family had a large population and had no other industries. At the same time, they also had to maintain the dignity of the Duke's Mansion and the expenses were quite huge. No wonder they were short of money.

After visiting the Changsun family's fields, it was getting late at this time, so Changsun Yuanyi and Zhang Zong and others took a car back to the city. Xue Shao naturally sent her back to the Duke of Zhao's mansion first. It was the first time that Zhang Zong knew the location of Duke of Zhao's mansion. It is said that this mansion was also rewarded by Li Shimin to Changsun Wuji. It was known as the number one mansion in Chang'an at that time, and was only ranked below Tai Chi Palace.

However, when Zhang Zong saw the legendary Duke of Zhao's Mansion, he found that although the Duke of Zhao's Mansion covers a huge area and looks quite majestic from a distance, as long as he gets closer to watch, you can immediately see that the majestic building has fallen due to lack of repair, and many eaves of the house have fallen, and even the tiles on the roof tiles are growing.

Only the newly painted mansion gate can still see a bit of its momentum, but if you look closely, you can see that the wooden boards on the mansion gate have also cracked a lot of gaps. Most of the blue bricks on the road behind the door have broken and shattered. The entire mansion is like the previous villa, indicating the decline of the owner behind it.

"Thank you, Brother Shi, send me back. I will build the greenhouse here first. If you have any needs to build the greenhouse there in the future, you can come to me directly." Changsun Yuanyi got off the carriage and said goodbye to Xue Shao. It was getting late, and she did not ask the two of them to come in and sit.

"Okay, I will definitely go to ask you for help when the time comes!" Xue Shao waited for the other party's words, and immediately said excitedly again. This made Changsun Yuanyi smile at him, and then stepped into the mansion.

When Changsun Wuji's back disappeared behind the mansion, Xue Shao excitedly said to Zhang Zong: "Brother Shi, I think Yuanyi already has a good impression of me. When do you think it's appropriate for me to come to propose marriage?"

Here comes again! Zhang Zong smiled bitterly when he heard this. Xue Shao couldn't wait to propose marriage, but Princess Chengyang urged him to persuade Xue Shao to give up this idea. This made him feel embarrassed and didn't know which side to help?
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