Chapter 703 Checking the Leased Land

Bai Anyan couldn't bear to see everyone looking depressed, feeling that the tenant farmers were pitiful in such weather.

"The current drought is a special situation. It doesn't happen every year, otherwise Mr. Wang wouldn't have just drilled one well."

Everyone couldn't help but fell silent when they heard the young master's tone.

This kind of dry season is indeed rare, but there are also times when it doesn't rain for more than half a month. At that time, everyone was queuing up to get water, but the owner never cared about this.

Even if they have complaints, they have nowhere to say it.

After the new owner took over, he not only hired masters to dig wells, but also taught them how to farm. Occasionally, he would help out when a family encountered difficulties. To be honest, this is the best employer they have encountered since renting the land.

It is because of this that they dare to speak out when they have demands in their hearts.

"Although what Shaodongjia said is right, we don't know when it will rain in the current weather. If it keeps raining, we will have to water every day. Everyone is fighting for it, so there will be no conflicts. We also ask Shaodongjia to think more about us. One or two.”

"Yes, everyone knows that you are a kind owner. It is also a blessing for our tenants that we can meet you. Can you spend more money and dig two more wells?"

"My young master is kind and wants to build two more wells to solve the current predicament. We have harvested well, can't we charge more rent? After troublesome once, we will never trouble you again for water wells."

As soon as these words came out, everyone nodded in agreement. There are more wells, so we don't have to line up or fight for them, and we can water the ground in time, so we can achieve more with one stone.

Listening to everyone's thoughts, Bai Yunxi's heart moved. No wonder she always felt that she had forgotten something a while ago. Looking at the eager tenants in front of me, I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten to drink the chicken soup for the soul that I was going to tell my second brother about how to live in the world.

Seeing the tenants staring at them eagerly, the second child began to hesitate.

Before he could speak, Baiyun Xi cleared his throat.

"Don't be impatient, everyone. I understand that the weather is hot and you are impatient. There are many of you who are experienced in farming and have more experience than us. Weather like this has rarely been seen in the past. Maybe it will rain in a few days. It’s raining.”

"But having said that, if there is a drought, no matter how many wells are drilled, it will not help. When a severe drought occurs, both river water and well water will dry up."

Bai Yunxi said, looking directly at the older tenants,

"What do you think?"

When Baiyun Xi's eyes came into contact, several people looked at each other, and their expressions changed as they remembered the severe drought more than ten years ago. It would be too painful to encounter that kind of natural disaster. All the crops were destroyed by drought and the fields were barren of grass.

Not to mention the rivers and wells drying up, even the springs and waterfalls in the mountains and forests have disappeared.

In order to drink water, villagers venture into the mountains to find water sources. Even if they find a dripping spring, they will wait to collect the water. It takes a day to collect less than half a jar.

That year, many people died of hunger and thirst. Frequent fights for water and food occurred. People lost their lives during the fights, and no one even bothered to report them to the government.

They never want to experience that kind of pain again in their lives.

"My boss is right. If we encounter the severe drought decades ago, there is really nothing we can do."

Listening to their tone, Bai Yunxi picked up the handkerchief and wiped his sweat, then looked at the scorching sun.

"Both droughts and floods are natural disasters that cannot be counteracted or prevented by human power. But in a normal drought, one hundred acres of land and four wells are enough as long as the time is arranged properly."

"Also, the more wells there are, the greater the safety risks. I am here to tell you that you all should take good care of your children and don't let them get close to the wells. If there are many children at home, it is best to arrange for one person to take care of them alone. The adults are very busy. If something happens to a child, it will destroy the happiness of the family. "

Baiyunxi said, pointing to a few four or five-year-old children playing in the fields.

"It's not easy to take care of a child. It's always better to worry more. Remember, after the well is used, it must be covered with a bluestone to prevent someone from making a mistake and causing trouble."

When digging wells, the manhole covers are delivered to the master in advance. Every well has a cover, including the original well, which is also equipped with a manhole cover.

Bai Anyan stood nearby, listening to his mother's reminder, and the hesitation in his heart disappeared instantly.

Originally, he thought that if the drought continued for a few more days, it would be okay to dig two more wells. After all, they were all for the sake of a good harvest and easy irrigation.

But now he suddenly felt enlightened.

Sure enough, everyone listened to Bai Yunxi's gentle tone, looked back at the children running wildly in the fields, and nodded in agreement.

Some people even immediately tell their families to take care of their children so that nothing goes wrong while they are busy.

"The boss is right to remind us. As long as we don't water the ground or use well water, we will immediately cover the wellhead with a bluestone slab."

Things like slipping and falling into wells happen every year, and every time it is a tragedy that results in the loss of a family or a life. They could only tell the children not to go near the well, but they never thought of covering the mouth of the well.

First of all, everyone uses water wells every day, which makes them troublesome to cover again and again. Secondly, the well belongs to everyone, and they don't have anything to cover it up.

Except for the wells dug by the owner, which were equipped with manhole covers, the wells in other places around the area were still open without any cover.

"Ahem...My boss, the weather is bad and the crops will definitely be affected. If the harvest is not good, I hope my boss can be more lenient."

As soon as these words came out, not only Bai Yunxi turned to look over, but other people also turned to look at him.

The man saw that everyone's eyes were on him, and he looked embarrassed.

"I'm just in case, I don't mean anything else."

Bai Yunxi looked at him with a faint look, "Since you don't mean anything else, don't deceive everyone. If someone takes the opportunity to be lazy, it will eventually cause a reduction in production. I will definitely take back the land next season."

Everyone: "..."

Seeing everyone looking at him in surprise, Bai Yunxi shook his palm fan,

"Although natural disasters are uncontrollable, people can make up for it if they are diligent. But if you are lucky, it is inevitable that the crop will be reduced. As a farmer, you don't even have the mind to overcome difficulties, why should I rent the land to you to grow crops?"

"We also walked step by step. I hate those who waste land the most. If I really meet them, I will naturally not be polite."

Speaking, Bai Yunxi looked at him with an ambiguous meaning, and the meaning of the warning was self-evident.

"If you don't believe me, just try it. Once I take back the land and remove someone from the list, I will never rent land to him again."

Everyone looked serious as the boss didn't seem to be joking.

"Okay, I'll come and see the situation, so I won't delay everyone's work, let's go."