CHAPTER 100: CHAPTER 95: MOVING

"The land is already in this state, since we’ve secured these 300 acres. We need to manage it well. Once we return, we’ll discuss carefully, because we don’t need to start farming this winter, we can still make good plans."

Song Moting is already starting to plan.

If we don’t make plans, it could affect the progress later on. Song Moting is a person who plans.

Never fight a battle without confidence.

He Aiguo also nodded, everyone agreed.

Li Dahu came to find them, hands behind his back.

Captain is also helpless, every drawing of lots has people happy, and naturally some are worried.

Although he sees potential in this small collective, there’s nothing he can do, it’s luck, it’s fate.

They’re the captain, they can’t cheat.

Otherwise, it would affect everyone’s unity.

Especially these new youths, who haven’t even survived a single winter yet, many of them cry to go home after one winter.

The winter here is the hardest.

Perhaps before the winter is over, this small collective could dissolve.

"Captain!"

"Captain!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao immediately greeted him.

If the captain is here, he must have something to say.

"Don’t be disheartened, even though the land is somewhat scattered, land does have its benefits. If you truly lack confidence, our county organizes technician classes every year. At that time, you can consult the technicians, consult, learn, and learn.

What these lands should grow to generate better economic benefits. In truth, those forest lands aren’t bad, particularly those forest lands; every year ginseng cultivation can also generate a lot of economic benefits, it’s just that the land later became neglected.

I know you’re all capable, and actually we believe in you. We’ll also help you as much as possible."

Li Dahu didn’t want to dampen their spirits.

Trying hard to stir them up.

Can’t just let people quit without trying.

Also thinking of sweetening the deal.

"Captain Li, rest assured. It depends on the people with any land; even the best land, if encountered by lazy people, they’ll still end up hungry. I believe heaven won’t mistreat the hardworking people."

Song Moting’s response satisfied Li Dahu with a nod.

This Team Eleven really has some talent.

Just looking at Zhang Chaoyang and Song Moting, they’re both promising.

"Alright, as long as you maintain this positive attitude, you can accomplish anything. I believe in you. Since you ended up with the worst land, the farm will take care of you. There are employee dormitories left by the forestry station nearby where your forest land is.

Then you can move nearby, otherwise, running up and down the mountains will be too inconvenient.

The distance is far, traveling is unsafe, but the conditions might be tough. Don’t worry; I’ll have the team’s cart help you with transportation. I will also speak to the forestry station to prepare a courtyard for you.

Although men and women live separately, living in one courtyard allows everyone to take care of each other. But you’ll have to cook for yourselves."

Li Dahu was quite considerate.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was a bit overjoyed.

The forestry station is good.

The dormitories at the forestry station are a bit farther.

But she had visited the forestry station earlier, houses there were made of raw timber, more suitable for living than flat ground here.

Fuel is gathered locally, except for grain and vegetables being inconvenient to transport, everything else is safe.

Importantly, the place is isolated from these youths.

Less people, fewer troubles.

Then, she could encourage everyone to learn and study together, after all, next year.

The college entrance exams are going to be held.

It’s possible that they might take this opportunity to return to the city.

Isn’t this a heaven-sent opportunity?

Nodding excitedly.

Others didn’t understand why Jiang Xiaoxiao was excited.

Li Dahu sighed, the little girl doesn’t know anything.

The forestry station isn’t as good as imagined.

The place is very tough.

Additionally, there are many wild animals in the mountain, all kinds of birds and beasts in the forest, safety is the biggest concern.

Although the houses at the forestry station are very sturdy.

But you must go down to the field for work, right?

Leaving the house, being attacked by wolves, tigers, or leopards happens plenty.

Why did the forestry station abandon that woodland?

Isn’t it because of too many casualties?

Fortunately, they self-drew this piece of land; captains know well, the land is bad, so in the grain quota they submit, this forest land isn’t included. Essentially, the forest land is just extra.

If cultivated well, it’s an additional reward; if not, it won’t affect their income.

"The land has been divided, once you return hurry and pack. The dorms don’t need touch, but only your two groups must move, Zhang Chaoyang’s group must move too. Their drawn land lot is furthest south, near the riverbank, far from dormitories here.

Over a hundred miles round trip, living here is inconvenient.

So they’re setting up a few rooms over there, letting them live there. Mainly these two groups are numerous, with a lot of land. Don’t complain, whether life’s good or bad depends on yourselves. Also, the team specially gives you ten piglets for free, you just need to submit eight as the task; the rest are special care from the team.

At that time, you can catch some chicks and ducklings too, and those are free, the production team supports you."

Li Dahu knows their arrangement may draw complaints since these two small collectives have many members.

Ultimately, they don’t fare as well as two-person teams.

Everyone might feel somewhat uncomfortable, so they try to give them some benefits.

Of course, it’s within their capability.

Song Moting laughed, saying, "Captain, say no more, rest assured. We support the team’s decisions and are very thankful for these help and care provided. We’ll go back and pack up now. Please arrange the cart, we’ll move as early as possible to settle down.

Considering the weather, we should quickly settle down, so we can explore how to utilize this land. Like you said, the forest land has been neglected for years; we should at least turn it over, fertilize it, and let it recuperate over winter. By next spring, perhaps it can be useful."

Li Dahu indeed has high regard for Song Moting, unexpectedly, Song Moting seemed to emerge from a scholarly background but lacks any airs of nobility instead works diligently, is humble, and shows no trace of being delicate.

"Alright, hurry, get back and pack up. Provided there are no accidents, the cart will be here shortly. Before nightfall, you should reach the forestry station and settle down. After dark, going uphill is not advisable."

Li Dahu left.

Song Moting and Gu Dali also needed to hurry back to pack.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu also returned to pack.

They’re moving houses, after all.