Dominate the ancient academy

Chapter 249 A Big Mountain

I don't know what's going on with this academy. It has entrance exams, holiday exams, and now there are exams when school starts. I can only say that the exams have been passed down without reservation, and its long history is absolutely touching.

It's just too much of a strain on these students.

Fortunately, he had other things to do, so he can only miss this exam regretfully, hehe!

She definitely needs to pay more attention in this first year, because she may not have this opportunity next year, so she must cherish it.

Shu Xiaoxiao went to the cellar specifically to take a look. Because the sweet potatoes had been watered with ginseng water, they were in very good condition and could be grown into seedlings at any time. However, with so many, the back mountain alone would definitely not be enough.

Thinking of the manor and land bestowed upon her by the emperor, Shu Xiaoxiao said hello to her master and prepared to go and take a look. This matter could not be delayed. With so many sweet potatoes, they must be grown as seedlings early. It was a huge project.

Principal Chu was a little upset. He thought he was a considerate person, but he turned out to be much more troublesome than those two disciples.

Who dares to leave easily when they come to school? The little apprentice is relieved, but he has to help ask for leave. It turns out that all apprentices are debt collectors, and the caring little apprentice is no exception.

However, it is not so easy to be lazy. Principal Chu looked at the back of his little disciple with an unfathomable smile. Shu Xiaoxiao could only be glad that she did not look back, otherwise she would not have been able to go out so easily.

The manor was not far away, and with Zhenzhu following her, she didn't have to worry about safety issues. Moreover, her father had told her that there were people sent by the emperor with her who would protect her safety, and that she just had to be careful in her daily life. Then, she wouldn't have to worry about encountering any danger when traveling.

After all, it was granted by the emperor, and the people inside were very polite. Shu Xiaoxiao originally thought that since she came here without saying hello, they didn't know her and might not even let her in. She was thinking about whether to go back or not.

As soon as she introduced herself, the gatekeeper went in to report and the village head came out to greet her. He was very respectful, as if she had always been the owner of the place. There was no sense of strangeness at all. It must be said that the service was really good.

Liu Zhuangtou proudly stated that this manor was an imperial manor before it was given to Ye Boye, and they had to follow all the rules. As soon as the imperial edict came down, he found an opportunity to meet Ye Boye from a distance. Ye Boye might not know him, but if they, as servants, did not know their masters, wouldn't that be wasting their lives?

Besides, the indentures of these people were also granted to Lord Ye by the emperor along with the land deeds of the manor. The higher-ups also said that from now on, Lord Ye will have the final say in the entire manor. Lord Ye is then the real master who can decide their life and death, so they must do their best!

Shu Xiaoxiao took a quick look inside the manor. The place was quite large, but she didn't have time to observe it now, so she asked, "Where is the land near the manor? Take me there to have a look first."

No matter what, we have to get down to business first.

Liu Zhuangtou was a little hesitant: "This... Lord, the fields may be a little dirty right now, how about I go over and ask them to clean it up first?"

Shu Xiaoxiao was a little confused. What was so shameful about this? "Why don't you take me to see it first?"

Seeing the people busy at work, Shu Xiaoxiao finally understood why Liu Zhuangtou said it was a bit dirty. They were spreading "fertilizer". It really had a bit of a smell. I didn't expect the court's execution ability to be so good! It had all started.

Liu Zhuangtou explained embarrassedly: "Master, the court is now vigorously promoting this...flower...chemical...fertilizer, saying that it can improve the soil and increase the harvest, so I thought of giving it a try, so that I can get more harvest."

Shu Xiaoxiao took a closer look and saw that it was all dry manure. Maybe it was her first time, so she didn't dare to spread too much. She only spread a thin layer, which was quite even. Plus, the land was already good, with dark soil and fine texture. It should be a top-quality field and suitable for growing seedlings.

"Well done. After applying fertilizer, loosen the soil to allow the fertilizer to blend into the soil. Don't plant anything yet after you've finished tidying up. Divide each plot of land into... a distance of about three feet, with a ridge of three feet. Don't plant anything. I'll bring what I want to plant when the time comes."

Liu Zhuangtou nodded immediately: "Yes, don't worry, I guarantee it will be done."

"Where does this fertilizer come from? I see a lot of chicken manure and pig manure. Do you still raise chickens and pigs on the farm?"

"My Lord, you have a keen eye. We do raise chickens and pigs, which is also an income for the farm. However, they are not raised in the farm. You see, they are all raised in the mountains. The mountain was also awarded to my Lord by the Emperor together with our farm. We raise them there."

Shu Xiaoxiao looked in the direction Liu Zhuangtou pointed, and saw two huge mountains standing silently not far away. Otherwise, who would know that these two mountains were hers? She thought they were just ordinary mountains before, but it turned out they were hers!

Looking at it now, the whole mountain is indeed very picturesque! Hehe!

All of the chickens here are natural free-range chickens! So when it comes to enjoyment, you have to go to the Royal Family!

“How many chickens and pigs are there in here?”

Liu Zhuangtou thought for a moment and replied, "As for chickens, there are about a hundred left, but there are only a few pigs left. In the past, some of these in the mountains were sent to the palace, and the remaining part was purchased by a special restaurant. Before, because no one was in charge, the old slaves sent the batch to the palace as usual. Now the masters in the palace have already said hello, so the pigs from the mountains don't need to be sent to the palace in the future. It's all up to you, Bo."

Shu Xiaoxiao nodded secretly. The emperor was very magnanimous and it was right for her to hug his thigh.

"I understand. Although we don't need to send them to the palace, we still need to eat them ourselves, so we still need to raise more. For example, we can send some chickens to the Yuren Academy and the General's Mansion regularly in the future. And when the pigs are ready to be slaughtered, let me know and I will make arrangements. We can also raise some ducks, rabbits, etc. You can raise them as you see fit. If not, just hire more people. Don't waste such a big mountain. Don't worry about sales."

It's such a big mountain, she could raise as many as she could, or hire more people. Her soap shop needs a lot of fat. Other prey can be sold if they can be sold. If they can't be sold, they can all be pickled into bacon and sent to Dad and the others. In this day and age, can the meat be left to rot in their hands?

Besides, the people in the academy are all big eaters, so the more ingredients the better.

"Well, I understand." Liu Zhuangtou responded respectfully. Anyone who is valued by the emperor is his master, no matter how young he is, he will definitely implement it as long as his master gives the order, and it seems that he is quite organized.

Shu Xiaoxiao looked at the vast land and the mountains not far away again. She didn't have time for this matter as she had other arrangements. She would come back and have a look next time when she had time.

At the same time, she also has to calculate the time well. She must go back after the exam is over.