Chapter 165: Digging ditches and going to the county town
After lunch, Shen Xiangwan drafted a simple contract, went back to the space and copied hundreds of copies, and asked Yuan Shu to take it to the village chief to sign the contract with the villagers.

As for the cost of renting the land, she randomly found a guard, gave him a silver note of 10,000 taels, and told him to go to the county town to exchange it for silver, half of which would be given to Yuan Shu and the other half would be kept at home in case of emergency.

"First, dig a few deep pits where I drew the circle. Don't dig too deep, just leave a mark. Then, use the circle as the center and dig a two to three meter trench."

Taking Yuan Xiu outside the house, Shen Xiangwan gestured as she spoke. If they simply dug a well outside, it would be somewhat inconvenient to go in and out in the future. So she simply dug a ditch at the door, just like the moats outside some cities. This would make it extremely convenient for them to wash clothes in the future. The most important thing was that she planned to lead the water into the fields. A ditch was undoubtedly more convenient than a well.

"But where does all the water come from to fill the ditches?"

Yuan Xiu understood what she meant, but he didn't know where the water came from. He couldn't just create it out of thin air, right?
"Do you think I really want you to dig a deep hole?"

Glancing at him unhappily, Shen Xiangwan led him to the circle closest to them: "After the ditch is dug, have people continue digging downwards like digging a well. Water will emerge at most about five meters, and the amount of water is very abundant. It is estimated that it will only take one night to fill the entire ditch, and a river will be formed here in the future."

"Really?"

No, how did she know there was so much water underground?
Yuan Xiu widened his eyes in disbelief. Even a well digger who had been digging wells for years could not guarantee that he would be able to find water. Why was she so sure?

"Ah."

It’s not that she didn’t know what he really wanted to ask, but Shen Xiangwan had no intention of explaining. By the time he found the water source, any word of explanation would be redundant, so why waste it now?

"Then my subordinate will make arrangements right now."

Knowing that she would not take the initiative to answer his questions, Yuan Xiu did not bother to dwell on it. Whether water could really flow out of the places where she had made those marks would only be known once the ditch was dug.

"Ah."

Nodding, Shen Xiangwan waited for him to leave, then turned around and called a guard: "Help me harness the carriage, I need to go to the county town."

"Yes."

The guard turned around and went to the backyard. Not long after, Shen Xiangwan took the two of them to the county town. She planned to bring back the seeds for planting next. Except for one acre of the villagers' land used to plant corn, she planned to plant sorghum on the rest. For the treatment of external injuries, surgeons are important, and medical supplies are also indispensable. She wants to use sorghum to make alcohol.

"right here."

Under Shen Xiangwan's command, the carriage soon and steadily stopped in front of a house. This was one of the houses she had bought from Manager Sun when she went to the city last time.

"You guys wait for me outside first."

"Yes."

Thinking that there should be no danger in the house, the two guards bowed at the same time.

"By the way, Zuo Ping, go rent ten carriages. I have some things I need to bring back later."

After taking two steps out, Shen Xiangwan turned around and said that Zuo Ping was one of the guards who followed her, and the other was called Yu Yin.

"Yes, ma'am."

Zuo Ping, who was named, clasped his fists respectfully. By now everyone knew how much the Second Master loved Madam Chong, and they dared not disobey her orders.

Nodding with satisfaction, Shen Xiangwan took out the key to unlock the house, and entered the house alone. She wanted to take out the sorghum seeds first, and then let Yu Yin and others bring people in to move them. In addition, thinking that everyone in the family likes to eat fruit, especially strawberries, and the little cub is particularly fond of it, she took out a few boxes of fruit, and finally the toys for the little cub, which she also took out.

"came back."

When Shen Xiangwan went out again, Zuo Ping had already returned. There was a long line of carriages parked outside: "Come in, the things are in the yard in front."

Shen Xiangwan opened the gate as he spoke. The originally empty courtyard was now filled with huge sacks. "Please help us move them."

"it is good."

Zuo Ping raised his voice and called out to the drivers, who came forward at once. Although they had hired a horse-drawn carriage, it was common for them to help their masters move things, so they had no objection.

As bags of sorghum seeds were carried out, the ten rented carriages were all filled up. Shen Xiangwan moved the remaining boxes of fruit and toys for the cubs to his own carriage.

The busy farming season in the village was almost over. Because of the land renting issue, almost all the villagers gathered at the village chief's house. When the horse-drawn carriage entered the village, it undoubtedly caused a sensation again. Everyone was wondering what they had bought. They had only pulled several carts the day before, so how come there were more than ten carts today?

"lady."

Seeing the carriage approaching from afar, several servants who were cleaning outside hurried to greet it.

"You've come just in time. Help me move the things from the carriage into the main room."

Jumping off the carriage, Shen Xiangwan waved and gave orders.

"Yes, ma'am."

Several servants did not dare to hesitate and came forward to carry the things. Shen Xiangwan turned his head and said, "Those sacks are filled with grain seeds to be planted next. Let's put them in the warehouse next to the kitchen first."

"Yes."

Zuo Ping and Yu Yin clasped their fists at the same time, turned around and asked everyone to help unload the goods.

With them around, Shen Xiangwan had nothing to worry about and went back to the yard. The weather was too hot. She was already sweating profusely just from going to the county town and spending most of the time in the carriage. At times like this, she admired the working people from the bottom of her heart. If she were asked to work under such a scorching sun, she probably wouldn't be able to stand it for a day.

"Auntie."

The servants had already brought the fruits and toys into the main room. The little cub was playing around with them. When he saw her, he immediately rushed over to her, "Aunt, what is that? Can I play with it?"

Holding her hand, the little cub looked up and pointed at the toys not far away. Shen Xiangwan took out many kinds of toys, including Lego building blocks, as well as models of cars and airplanes, almost all of which were suitable for the little cub's age.

"Sure, those are toys. They're meant for you to play with."

Looking in the direction of his finger, Shen Xiangwan said lovingly: "Auntie is so hot, I'll teach you how to play later."

As he spoke, Shen Xiangwan deliberately put on an uncomfortable look.

"it is good."

She nodded obediently, and when she sat down, the little cub picked up the palm-leaf fan beside her and fanned her vigorously: "Auntie, is it cool?"

"This is so cool, our Angger is so awesome!"

She didn't expect the little cub to be so considerate. Shen Xiangwan praised him generously, and it was worth it that she thought about him all the time.

"Whee!"

With her praise, the cub became more excited and fanned himself faster.

【End of this chapter】

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