During the process of wasteland reclamation, numerous individuals casually "passed by" and expressed their curiosity. However, the hired workers, unaware of Qiao Xuan's plans for planting on the reclaimed land, were questioned by some of the onlookers, including Songshi, Liu Fu, and others.
Following Qiao Xuan's instructions, the workers refrained from revealing any details to the inquisitive onlookers, intensifying their curiosity even more.
The sight of so much wasteland being opened simultaneously sparked speculation. What could possibly be planted on such a large scale? Aside from corn and soybeans, the options seemed limited in such mountainous terrain. Did the Prefect and his wife lack knowledge about the low productivity of such arid land? Were they anticipating a substantial profit from this meager harvest?
