Qiao Xuan's Plan

The rice ripened six to ten days earlier than usual, with harvesting commencing shortly after the Mid-autumn festival.

By the 20th day of August, the autumn harvest was in full swing, filling the fields with activity and the jubilation of abundance.

As they carried loads of golden rice home, families made extra trips compared to previous years. Though the work was heavy and tiring, their hearts brimmed with joy.

Gratitude to Lord Shao abounded in every farming family, with prayers offered to Buddha for his kindness.

With a production increase of 30% to nearly 40%, worries about next year's harvest vanished. Lord Shao was their benefactor, ensuring they would eat their fill even in lean times.

In early September, the Fan family's rice fields also saw harvesting. Meanwhile, government-provided rice, already harvested and sun-dried, filled the granaries.

This year's farming hiatus arrived unusually early.