Chapter 242 Common Progress

Li Xiangqian's mother, Wang Xiuying, was a good woman who was diligent and frugal. She not only kept the house clean and tidy, but also knew how to weave and sew clothes. Li Xiangqian had an older sister, Li Xiaomei, who was three years older than him and was a gentle and kind girl. The whole family lived a simple and happy life.

The village where the courtyard is located is called Nanshan Village. Most people in the village are farmers who work from sunrise to sunset. There is a custom in the village that every spring ploughing season, the villagers will help each other and work together in the fields. This spirit of mutual help has deeply influenced Li Xiangqian.

Li Xiangqian was very smart since he was young. He especially liked to observe every detail of his father's farming. He found that his father's farming was not only based on strength, but also required skills and patience. Li Desheng saw that his son was interested in farming, so he taught him step by step, from seed selection, seedling cultivation, fertilization to watering and weeding. Li Xiangqian learned quickly and was able to work independently before he was fifteen years old.

The land in Nanshan Village is not fertile, and the climate is often unpredictable, which brings many difficulties to the growth of crops. Li Xiangqian saw it with his own eyes and was anxious in his heart. He was determined to change this situation. He heard that Old Zhang, who lived in the west of the village, had been to other places to learn farming techniques, so he ran to ask him for advice. Old Zhang saw that Li Xiangqian was so eager to learn, so he taught him all his years of experience. Li Xiangqian was eager to learn, not missing any details.

After returning from his studies, Li Xiangqian began to experiment with new technologies in his own fields. He applied the methods he learned from Lao Zhang to practice, constantly improving and adjusting them. After several years of hard work, he finally succeeded in cultivating high-yield crops, which not only brought a good harvest to his own family, but also helped farmers in the whole village to become rich.

Li Xiangqian's diligence and wisdom were recognized by the villagers, and they all came to him to ask for advice on farming techniques. Li Xiangqian generously passed on his experience and techniques to everyone. Under his leadership, Nanshan Village gradually became a well-known high-yield village. The living standards of the villagers were also significantly improved.

One year, Nanshan Village encountered a rare drought, and the crops were almost completely destroyed. The villagers were worried and didn't know what to do. Li Xiangqian stepped forward and called everyone together to discuss countermeasures. He proposed to dig a well near the village and use groundwater to irrigate the crops. The villagers were skeptical about this proposal at first, thinking that digging a well would be time-consuming and labor-intensive and might not work. But under Li Xiangqian's persistence and leadership, everyone finally decided to give it a try.

Li Xiangqian led the villagers to work day and night and finally dug a well near the village, solving the irrigation problem. The crops were saved, and the villagers finally felt relieved. That year, although the overall output decreased, Nanshan Village still avoided the dilemma of having no harvest because of the water source.

Li Xiangqian not only has his own way in agricultural production, but also attaches great importance to education. He believes that only knowledge can change destiny and only education can make the village truly rich. He ran around to raise funds and built a primary school in the village. From then on, the children in the village had a place to study and no longer had to go over mountains and hills to go to school in the town.

Li Xiangqian also studied in his spare time. He read a lot of books on agricultural science and technology, applied the new knowledge he learned to practice, and constantly improved his planting methods. He also led the young people in the village to study together and make progress together. Gradually, Nanshan Village not only achieved remarkable achievements in agricultural production, but also greatly improved the overall quality of the villagers.

A few years later, Nanshan Village became a well-known wealthy village. The villagers' lives became more and more prosperous, and Li Xiangqian became the village's leader in getting rich. His name spread to the surrounding villages, and everyone said that Nanshan Village's success today was inseparable from Li Xiangqian's hard work and selfless dedication.

Li Xiangqian was not satisfied with this. He had a bigger dream in his heart. He hoped to lead more villages to become rich and let more people live a good life. He began to go out of Nanshan Village and teach his experience and technology to other villages. His footprints were all over the area, and he was warmly welcomed by local villagers wherever he went.

During this process, Li Xiangqian encountered many difficulties and challenges, but he never backed down. He always believed that as long as he worked hard, he would be able to create miracles. His diligence and persistence infected more and more people. Everyone was willing to follow him and work together towards a happy life.

Li Xiangqian's story is like a spring breeze that has spread all over the land. Under his leadership, people have embarked on a path of common prosperity. Nanshan Village has also become a well-known model village, attracting many outsiders to visit and learn.

Li Xiangqian watched Nanshan Village gradually prosper, and his heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. However, he also understood that the prosperity of one village alone could not really change the face of the entire region. He hoped to have a bigger breakthrough and drive more villages to become rich together.

One day, Li Xiangqian was sitting in the yard of his home, thinking about his next plan. Suddenly, he came up with an idea: Why not hold a large-scale agricultural exchange meeting to invite farmers from surrounding villages to visit Nanshan Village to learn and exchange experiences? In this way, not only can they share the successful experience of Nanshan Village, but they can also listen to the excellent practices of other villages, learn from each other's strengths and make progress together.

Li Xiangqian immediately told his father Li Desheng and sister Li Xiaomei about this idea. Li Desheng stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Xiangqian, your idea is good. The villagers will definitely support you." Li Xiaomei also agreed, saying, "Yes, this way, we can make more friends and discuss how to farm better."

Li Xiangqian was excited and decided to start preparing for the agricultural exchange meeting immediately. He first called several key members of the village and explained his idea to them. After listening, everyone expressed their support and willingness to work together. Then, Li Xiangqian personally visited the village heads of several surrounding villages and invited them to lead the villagers to participate in the exchange meeting.

A few days later, a simple shed was set up in the square of Nanshan Village, filled with various agricultural products and planting tools. Farmers from various villages arrived one after another, and the square suddenly became very lively. Li Xiangqian, wearing a clean work suit, stood on the stage in high spirits and introduced the successful experience of Nanshan Village to everyone.

"Hello everyone, I am Li Xiangqian from Nanshan Village. I am very happy to share my experience in agricultural planting with you today." Li Xiangqian's voice was loud and confident. "In recent years,