mijobooks Chapter 0056 Providing Cow Dung in the Snow: Disaster Relief and Self-Help
Chapter 0056 Providing Cow Dung in the Snow: Disaster Relief and Self-Help
"This is a typical case of a cold snap in early spring in this area. After I arrived here, someone mentioned this to me, but I didn't take it to heart at all. I guess I subconsciously thought it was impossible."
Look, this whole patch of alfalfa was growing so well, I don't know how many plants will survive this snowfall.
Gu Tong's words were full of helplessness. Natural disasters and man-made calamities—no one can predict when an accident will strike.
As he carefully examined the alfalfa field, the number of viewers in the live stream surged, quickly exceeding 5000.
[Traveling with the Birds]: "Wow! It really snowed! Unbelievable. I feel sorry for the greyhound for a second; is the loss significant?"
[Small Town Exam Taker 123]: "The losses are probably significant! Seedlings are most vulnerable to frost, and the snow hasn't stopped yet, sigh!"
【Lonely Swordsman】: "This damn weather! It's been tough for the Greyhound, it just got a foothold and then disaster struck. I feel sorry for it for a second."
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Many fans found it hard to accept this reality. They had witnessed the streamer's growth and thought he would gradually live a good life. Who would have thought he would suffer such a calamity?
Everyone felt a heavy weight in their hearts; the atmosphere in the live stream was completely different from usual.
Gu Tong continued to walk deeper into the alfalfa field, but the solemn expression on his face gradually relaxed.
He has already measured the surface temperature with an infrared thermometer, which is -1.2°C.
Although the alfalfa seedlings showed signs of frost, there were no obvious frost spots, meaning that so far the seedlings have withstood the extreme weather and have not been damaged by frost on a large scale.
Still not convinced, he retreated to the edge of the field, dug up the soil around an alfalfa seedling, and exposed the root system underneath.
Many tiny white tips sprouted from the roots, and they quickly burrowed deeper into the soil, completely unaffected by the extreme weather.
"Good news! My alfalfa field was hardly affected, and the loss rate is no more than 3%. If the weather clears up today and the ground temperature rises quickly, the loss rate of alfalfa may be reduced even further."
Next, I'm going to check on the rapeseed. Rapeseed is even more susceptible to frost; I wonder if it can withstand it as well as alfalfa. Of course, we can take some remedial measures later, we'll talk about that later.
After completing the sampling survey, Gu Tong felt a little more at ease, and then went to the rapeseed field.
The rapeseed seedlings are in a similar situation to the alfalfa seedlings, with stable and well-developed root systems and no large-scale frost damage to the stems and leaves. The loss rate is estimated to be no more than 5%.
His 80 mu of land suffered a total loss of approximately 3% to 5%.
Only then did he truly breathe a sigh of relief.
"The rapeseed was not greatly affected. We just mentioned remedial measures, and there are actually quite a few. One is to immediately burn wet straw, cow dung, or other fuels at the edge of the field to cover the farmland with smoke, which can help warm the area."
For small plots of farmland, covering them with plastic film can also provide insulation and warmth. Another option is spraying antifreeze, although this method is more expensive.
Gu Tong then gave everyone a brief explanation of the science and then paused the live stream.
He returned home and immediately redeemed the antifreeze enhancer he had seen at the Shennong Pavilion the night before.
This antifreeze can quickly restore the leaves and roots of crops damaged by frost. It is most effective when sprayed within 24 hours after a frost disaster.
The exchange price was still very cheap, with 1 Shennong point for 10 mu of land. He spent 8 Shennong points to exchange for antifreeze for 80 mu of land.
Shennong Value: 581 points
Antifreeze needs to be diluted, but if you use a drone to spray it, it can be done in a few tens of minutes.
By this point, Gu Tong had figured out why the losses weren't significant.
The rapeseed seeds, known as "Shenyou No. 1," and the alfalfa seeds, known as "Shenzihua No. 1," were obtained from the beginner's gift pack and are inherently highly cold-resistant.
In addition, the [Soil Enhancer Liquid] and [Root Enhancer Liquid] work in two ways: one improves soil structure and objectively provides insulation, while the other strengthens the root system of crops, greatly enhancing their resilience even during the seedling stage.
With these three measures combined, we should be able to withstand the current level of frost.
However, just to be on the safe side, he decided to spray some antifreeze, so that he could explain it if anyone asked.
Gu Tong drove his vehicle, carrying a drone and the prepared antifreeze, to the edge of the field once again.
While spraying the pesticides, he also started a live stream, allowing his fans to see the so-called remedial measures firsthand.
"I've done everything I can. I hope there won't be any setbacks."
He quickly finished spraying and then exclaimed to the camera.
"Go, Greyhound! We support you!"
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A large number of fans cheered him on, and many people sent him small gifts.
The money wasn't much, but the sentiment was genuine, which touched Gu Tong deeply. She then said:
"Thank you for your concern, everyone! This little difficulty won't defeat me, don't worry. I have a lot to do later, so that's all for today's live stream. See you next time!"
Gu Tong ended the live stream and then drove home.
After going inside and taking a sip of water, I was about to go check on Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen's fields when I heard the "putt-putt" sound of a tractor coming from outside the yard.
When he got to the gate, he saw Kurban and Aikbai driving tractors, both loaded with dried cow dung.
"Uncle, Ai Kebai, what are you doing?"
Gu Tong stepped forward, pointed to the cow dung in the trailer, and asked.
"I've brought you some cow dung. This stuff is the best at protecting against frost when it burns. A piece of dry cow dung can burn for forty minutes, much better than straw. See, shouldn't we just unload it by the field?"
Kurban laughed and explained his purpose.
The sudden cold snap reminded him of Gu Tong. Gu Tong had helped him a lot, and now that he needed fuel to combat the freezing temperatures, he immediately called his son to load two cartloads of dried cow dung and deliver them to his door.
Aikbai remained silent, feeling a little reluctant as he thought about how his father had dried and stored these cow dung pieces one by one.
"Thank you, sir! I'm doing alright here. I just sprayed antifreeze, and if I use smoke to warm the area, I'll be absolutely safe. The fact that you thought of bringing me cow dung at a time like this makes you the most reliable friend ever!"
Gu Tong felt a warmth in her heart; this was truly a timely help! This kindness was more precious than anything else.
Although based on his experience and knowledge, he judged that his land didn't necessarily need to be heated with smoke, it would be heartbreaking if Uncle Kurban and Aikbai had already delivered cow dung to his doorstep and he said it wasn't necessary.
So he thanked the two men repeatedly, and then together they hauled the cow dung to the edge of the field and unloaded it on the ground.
"Xiao Gu, we'll head back now. If you run out of cow dung, just let me know and I'll figure something out."
Kurban also has a lot to do at home. Frost not only affects agricultural production, but also livestock production.
He has thousands of sheep at home, and he also has to take measures to keep them warm.
"Uncle, Aikebai, I don't know how to thank you! Please be careful on the road, it's slippery after the snow, please be safe."
Gu Tong felt a lump in her throat. Cow dung was usually insignificant, but at this moment it was a treasure that money couldn't buy.
Kurban and Aikbai delivered two truckloads of cow dung, saying they would help find more if it wasn't enough, which made Gu Tong feel both warm and touched.
After the two men left, he lit several bonfires around the field.
Thick smoke drifted into the fields on the wind, and the ground temperature began to rise slowly, while the remaining snow and frost gradually melted.
Looking at the scene before him, Gu Tong felt that his crops were safe, but what about the others?
Just then, Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen sent WeChat messages simultaneously, and a phone call also came in.