I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1272: The man from Da Niao Village, Sun Shan deserves it!

As Sun Shan and his companions walked down the mountain, they listened to Xiao Yazi imitating the sounds of various animals.

The imitation is so lifelike and vivid that it seems as if a sand goose is right in front of you.

Xiao Yazi also imitated the voices and tones of the village chief, grandpa and grandma, etc. to Sun Shan, making everyone laugh.

This kind of innate talent is something to be envied.

Sun Shan thought about letting Xiao Yazi find an acrobatic troupe to learn from a master, but when he thought that these were low-class jobs, he gave up the idea.

It would be better to be a farmer in Da Niao Village. It is hard, but at least your family background is clean and your descendants can take the imperial examinations in the future.

As for whether to recruit Xiao Yazi into his service, Sun Shan thought about it, but when he realized that he had no use for Xiao Yazi at the moment and that he was too poor to support him, he gave up the idea.

Sun Shan didn't know whether it would be a good thing or a bad thing if he met someone who discovered Xiao Yazi's talent in the future.

In case the little thieves are trained to become spies or assassins, it would be better to farm in the Big Bird Village. At least relying on the bird droppings workshop, they can have enough food and clothing for a long time.

Sun Shan looked at Xiao Yazi with pity. Being born in the wrong place and in the wrong era was also a kind of sadness.

Xiao Yazi was jumping and skipping in front to lead the way, completely unaware that Sun Shan had thought of countless possibilities for his future.

When Dad was around, the family was under a lot of pressure. Now that Dad is gone, Grandpa and Grandma still have work to do.

Life gradually began to get better, and Xiao Yazi became more lively and cute.

While jumping around, he turned his head and said, "Sir, ever since we started digging out the bird droppings here, the birds have rarely come here to poop. Sir, will the birds stop pooping here in the future?"

Not only did Xiao Yazi notice the decrease in migratory birds, but everyone in the village also noticed it.

In the past, during migration time, flocks of large birds would fly to the guano pit to rest. Now that the workshop is in operation, the number of migratory birds has decreased significantly, and everyone can't help but worry.

They only have guano fertilizer because migratory birds come and poop. If the migratory birds don’t come, there will be no more guano in the future.

The villagers are not fools, so they can naturally see this helpless situation.

But even though it can be seen, people will continue to dig bird droppings to produce fertilizer.

Sun Shan had thought about this problem a long time ago. Human activities will definitely cause problems for the migration of migratory birds. The deeper the activities, the greater the impact.

Looking at the huge guano pit in front of me, I couldn't help feeling sad when I thought that one day it would slowly disappear.

Sun Shan said helplessly, "Good Yazi, even if the migratory birds don't come here to poop, we will continue to dig up the bird droppings. Only by producing more fertilizer can we increase our grain yield. Good Yazi, some things have to be done."

I have to do it, and sometimes I also want to exchange time for space.

I hope that Yuanlu County has changed its track and created more wealth before the guano runs out.

Xiao Yazi scratched his head, wondering if he understood what Sun Shan said. However, Lord Sun was a powerful lord, and there must be a reason for insisting on doing something.

Xiao Yazi trusted Sun Shan unconditionally: "Sir, I don't understand now, but I know you must have a reason for doing this. I believe in you."

Since I met adults, life at home has improved, and my grandparents, younger brothers and sisters are also much happier.

Grandpa and grandma said that Lord Sun was a benefactor to their family and they must listen to what he said.

Sun Shan smiled and patted Xiao Yazi's head.

At this moment, the group has reached the foot of the mountain. Several houses have been built here, and many tools are placed inside.

Sun Dingnan said, "Master, we have people coming here every day to check and make sure everything is alright, so we can rest assured."

Sun Shan nodded and said, "Well done. You must pay attention to details, always observe the environment, and take care of the bird droppings here."

He looked at the huge pit, thought for a moment and said, "Be careful to prevent anyone from stealing the guano. Although there is a lot of guano here and it is impossible to steal it all, it is the government's guano and cannot be stolen by outsiders."

Sun Shan wanted to enclose the guano pit with a fence, but he thought that doing so would only interfere with migratory birds coming to poop, so it would be better to reduce human activity.

Of course, we have to be on guard against someone stealing bird droppings from the opposite side of the pit.

If there is profit to be made, some people will take the risk to steal.

Sun Dingnan said repeatedly: "Master, we will increase the patrol manpower and will not let the thieves succeed."

Pointing to the top of the mountain, he said, "In a few days, we'll build a watchtower there. If anyone comes here to steal guano, they'll definitely be able to see clearly."

Sun Shan smiled and said, "This is a very appropriate move."

Sun Shan walked along the bird droppings pit for more than ten meters.

Because bird droppings need to be dug here, a small path has been opened to facilitate transportation.

After carefully examining the bird droppings, it was exactly the same as the first time I saw it.

There are fewer impurities on the top and more impurities on the bottom. When digging guano, high-quality guano and low-quality guano are packed separately. This will reduce the work during the cleaning process and make production efficiency higher.

After the inspection, it was getting dark, so Sun Shan and his group hurried back to the guano workshop.

As soon as he stepped in, the workers were leaving get off work. When they saw Sun Shan, they bowed and greeted him repeatedly.

The village chief was walking in front, leading the villagers back to Da Niao Village.

The village chief hurried up and asked, "Sir, do you want to rest in the workshop or go back to Big Bird Village?"

After a pause, he added, "Sir, it's better to go back to Big Bird Village. This place is close to the mountains, and there are many birds and beasts screaming at night. It's safer to go back to Big Bird Village."

The villagers had gone home from get off work, and the workshop looked deserted. A wild animal might come down at night, and it would be terrible if it hurt Lord Sun.

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "I'll stay here at the workshop. I have to check the accounts tonight. Village chief, please return quickly before it's too late and the roads are unsafe."

Seeing that Sun Shan was busy, the village chief was reluctant to persuade him. He then looked at the dozen or so guards he had brought and felt that they were still insufficient. He asked Sun Shan for his opinion and asked some villagers to stay behind to provide protection.

If we really encounter a problem, there will be strength in numbers.

Xiao Yazi also said eagerly: "My Lord, I want to stay with you too. If wild animals really attack, I will imitate the animals they are afraid of and scare them."

Sun Shan was delighted when he heard this and said, "Good Yazi, you're so thoughtful. But your brothers and sisters at home need you more. Hurry and go back with the village chief, or they'll find you."

Xiao Yazi's grandpa and grandma usually spend the night in the workshop. After all, they have to prepare breakfast early in the morning, and it is dangerous to walk here too early, so they just stay here at night.

I will go home to take care of the child after I finish my work at noon.

At night, only Xiao Yazi and his younger brothers and sisters stayed at home.

Don't feel sorry for them. Children from poor families have to grow up early, and they are very lucky to have enough food to eat.

Seeing that Sun Shan did not support the villagers staying, the village chief went back.

Thinking of asking the men to go to work early tomorrow and perform well.

Lord Sun rarely comes here, so we must let him see that there are no lazy men in Da Niao Village, and the men in Da Niao Village will never regret it.

The man from Da Niao Village, Lord Sun deserves it!