Chapter 216 Trying Crop Rotation

After the break, everyone returned to work. Li Xiangqian's movements became more and more skilled, and each hoe stroke was full of strength and rhythm. He thought to himself that this piece of land was not only his, but also his family's. They worked hard together and cultivated together to have today's harvest. He recalled the scene when he was a child, working in the fields with his parents, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.

"Xiang Qian, don't be too tired. Sometimes you have to learn to relax." Li Xiaomei looked at her husband with heartache. She knew he had given too much for this family.

"It's okay, Xiaomei. I have you here, right? We are together as a family, so it's worth it no matter how tired we are." Li Xiangqian responded gently. He knew that the support of his family was his greatest motivation.

As time went by, Li Xiangqian's family's farming became more and more successful. Seeing how hardworking they were, the villagers also joined the labor team. Li Xiangqian decided to lead everyone to farm the land together. He knew that only by unity could the land be revitalized.

"Old Li, you've set a good example for our village by taking the lead in the work." Neighbor Grandpa Wang said with emotion. Although he is old, he still gets up early every day to help with the work.

"Uncle Wang, we are all family. It's my honor to help." Li Xiangqian responded with a smile. His heart was full of gratitude to everyone in the village.

Under Li Xiangqian's leadership, the villagers got up early every day and worked in the fields together. The men plowed the soil, the women weeded, and the children sowed seeds. The whole village was filled with a bustling scene. Li Xiangqian looked at all this and felt full of pride and satisfaction.

One day, the elders in the village gathered together and talked about Li Xiangqian's deeds. Old Li said with emotion: "Xiangqian is a real man. If he leads everyone to work together, our village will definitely get better and better."

"Yes, Xiang Qian is not only hardworking himself, but also motivates everyone. We should all learn from him." Another old man echoed.

Li Xiangqian felt warm at heart when he heard these words. He knew that everything he did was for this village and this land. He firmly believed that as long as everyone worked together, this land would have a bright future.

Li Xiangqian stood in the middle of the field, feeling the freshness of the spring breeze blowing across his face. He took a deep breath, as if his whole body was filled with strength. However, he was a little worried. Recently, he found that there was something wrong with the growth of the crops in the field, and there seemed to be something wrong with the soil in several plots of land.

One afternoon, Li Xiangqian and Li Xiaomei were busy in the fields. Li Xiangqian's eyes swept across a yellow leaf, and his heart tightened. He walked over, squatted down, grabbed a handful of soil with his hands, and twisted it carefully. The soil was a little hard, obviously lacking organic matter. He frowned and thought silently in his heart.

"Xiang Qian, is there something wrong with these fields? The crops have not been very healthy recently." Li Xiaomei also noticed the abnormality, and she asked with some concern.

"Well, I also think that the soil is not right." Li Xiangqian nodded, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I will check the information tonight to see how to improve these lands."

After dinner, Li Xiangqian sat at his desk, flipping through an agricultural book he had borrowed from a bookstore. As he read, he was thinking about various solutions. The content in the book made him see clearly that there were so many details in soil improvement. Li Xiangqian was determined to apply this knowledge to his own fields.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian gathered several elderly people in the village. They were all experienced farmers with rich experience. Li Xiangqian asked them about ways to improve the soil. After listening, the elderly people expressed their opinions one after another.

"Go ahead, I think we can apply more organic fertilizer so that the soil will become softer." said Old Li, the most experienced farmer in the village.

"Yes, you can also try crop rotation and plant some legumes instead. This will also be good for the soil," added another old man.

Li Xiangqian listened carefully and had a rough plan in mind. He decided to start with organic fertilizer and then combine it with crop rotation to gradually improve the soil. He told Li Xiaomei about these ideas, and the couple got busy together and began to prepare organic fertilizer.

A week later, Li Xiangqian, Li Xiaomei and the children spread the prepared organic fertilizer on the fields, and then plowed the land to mix the fertilizer and soil thoroughly. They were busy and sweating, but their hearts were full of hope.

"Dad, will the crops really grow well if we do this?" Li Xue asked as she turned the soil, her eyes full of doubt.

"Yes, Xueer, as long as we work hard, the land will reward us." Li Xiangqian replied with a smile, his voice full of determination.

As time went by, Li Xiangqian went to the fields every day to observe the changes in the soil. He found that the soil gradually became softer and the crops began to recover. This made him feel relieved and more determined to continue to improve the soil.

One evening, Li Xiangqian and Li Xiaomei sat in the yard, watching the sunset. Li Xiangqian looked at the fields in the distance, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He knew that this was just the beginning, and there would be many challenges waiting for him in the future.

"Xiaomei, I think we can try growing some different crops and see which ones are more suitable for this land." Li Xiangqian said, with a gleam of hope in his eyes.

"Okay, Xiang Qian, you decide. The children and I will support you." Li Xiaomei responded with a smile. She knew that her husband always had infinite wisdom and courage to face all kinds of difficulties.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian tried to grow a variety of crops, from wheat, corn to soybeans and peanuts. He carefully observed each crop and recorded every detail. He also learned how to test the soil and often took samples home for analysis in order to better adjust the fertilization and farming methods.

Once, when Li Xiangqian was busy working in the fields, Brother Liu from the village came over. He looked at Li Xiangqian's fields and said in surprise: "Xiangqian, you have improved the fields really well. The crops are growing so well. Can you teach me?"

Li Xiangqian readily agreed, and he shared his knowledge and experience with Brother Liu without reservation. Soon, Brother Liu's land also improved significantly. Seeing all this, the villagers asked Li Xiangqian for advice on how to improve the soil. Li Xiangqian was also happy to help everyone, because he knew that only when everyone planted good crops would the whole village get better and better.