Super Ranch: Brothers come to Africa to farm

Chapter 112
Lao Wei and Parker found several saffron bushes nearby one after another, but the number was not large.

But even so, Wang Lu was overjoyed.

"If the medicinal efficacy of these saffrons can be compared to the varieties produced in the country of origin, it will be great!"

If we look solely at the environment required for the growth of these saffrons, the temperature, humidity, light and other climate conditions of our own pasture can barely meet the requirements.

But this variety, which has extremely high requirements for origin, is like the hard-to-find truffles. Even if truffles grow under the same tree this year, if the colony environment changes next year, you will not be able to find them again next year. There is a trace of it.

Moreover, as far as Wang Lu knew, several areas where saffron was introduced either failed or the varieties grown were not as effective as expected.

"Pick a few flowers first and try them out. If they are good, this hill might be able to open up a large area of ​​land for planting saffron."

Regardless of how these saffron appeared in the Woulu Mountains, Wang Lu's first thought was whether it could bring economic value to him.

Then Wang Lu carefully picked a few saffron flowers and put them into the cloth bag he brought with him.

There are probably only a hundred or so saffron flowers on the entire mountain. They may have to be used as female parents to continue to reproduce in the future, so Wang Lu does not dare to pick more.

"Boss, aren't these just common wild flowers in the mountains?"

Parker asked with some confusion, which made Wang Lu laugh a little, and then he explained.

"Parker, this is no ordinary wild flower. The value of this thing is far beyond your imagination!"

Although Parker is an expert in wild survival, he obviously does not know much about saffron, a species that only Chinese people know about. It is not surprising that he regards it as an ordinary wild flower.

This is the same reason that foreigners cannot understand that Chinese people drink more hot water.

After all, if it does not exist as a traditional Chinese medicine, it is probably just a roadside wild flower to the vast number of Chinese people.

When Wang Lu briefly described the value of these saffrons, Parker almost jumped up and shouted in disbelief.

"Shet? Boss, are you saying that these purple wildflowers can be sold for the same price as gold in China? This is so crazy, it's unbelievable!"

Even veterans like Lao Wei and others who were born in China are a little stunned. After all, they usually don't pay much attention to this precious Chinese medicinal material.

But I have to say that Parker's brain is still good. After experiencing the initial disbelief, he immediately became excited again.

"Oh boss, your good luck is simply enviable. What I mean is that if these wild flowers are as valuable as you said, then we can plant them on a large scale just like planting sisal and coffee trees. , I can’t wait to harvest these golden flowers!”

"That's what I think! But not now, I have to be sure of its effect."

Obviously Wang Lu's answer made this guy confused again, and Wang Lu didn't bother to explain. After all, it involved traditional Chinese medicine, and the efficacy of different varieties cannot be explained clearly in a few sentences.

But Wang Lu still ordered Parker and the others to cut down some trees nearby and build a simple fence around the saffron they found.Avoid being spoiled by the passing wild animals. Even if the medicinal efficacy of these saffron can be half of that of the native species, if it is really spoiled, Wang Lu will probably cry without tears.

After knowing the value of these saffrons, Parker and the others were very motivated and quickly completed the tasks assigned by Wang Lu.

They even set up some special traps for hunting wild animals around the saffron flowers to make sure they were foolproof.

Then the group of people continued to the oak forest to continue oak felling operations.

When transporting the oak sections back to the living area for the second time, Wang Lu did not forget to extract the stamens of the saffron flowers and put them in the sun to dry.

"Halina!"

Wang Lu greeted the Maasai girl who was guarding the livestock with Xiao Wangcai not far away.

Under Parker's words and deeds, this pair of Maasai brothers and sisters can already understand some simple English words, especially their own names.

So as soon as she heard Wang Lu's call, Halina immediately walked timidly in front of Wang Lu.

Wang Lu pointed to the saffron he had dried outside the villa and tried to describe it in simple terms:
"Keep an eye on them for me, okay? Good boy!"

But it was obvious that Halina was more introverted than Halafa. Now facing Wang Lu's instructions, she was obviously a little nervous due to the language barrier. In the end, her face turned red from suppressing it, and she stopped in place at a loss.

With no other choice, Wang Lu had to find Parker and ask him to repeat it to Halina in Maasai.

After understanding, the little Maasai girl breathed a sigh of relief and nodded vigorously. Then she sat beside the saffron flowers in front of Wang Lu, showing that she would never leave.

Even Halafa came over specifically and gave Halina a few words of advice before following a group of veterans and continuing to the Woulu Mountains.

Waiting until Wang Lu and the others finished their work and the large army returned from the Woulu Mountains, Halina sat motionless in the darkening sky, but her posture was a bit strange, almost lying on the ground.

When Wang Lu came closer and took a closer look, Halina stared at the saffron on the ground with her eyes wide open, motionless.

Wang Lu was a little surprised, but Parker explained it to him:
"Boss, these Maasai people don't accept modern civilization very well, so Halina still doesn't know how to turn on the light. I think she is afraid that the saffron will disappear in the dark?"

Wang Lu was both amused and distressed when he heard this, and hurriedly said hello.

The lights at the door of the villa were also turned on. Halina, who felt the light, breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to the saffron flowers to Wang Lu. Not a single one was missing!
Wang Lu also touched her head and gave her a complimentary gesture.

As for the most direct reward, Wang Lu personally poured an extra spoonful of broth into her bowl during dinner, as well as a full portion of braised pork, which immediately made this black Maasai girl look happy and satisfied.

As for the saffron, it will probably take another day or two to dry out the moisture, and then you can just store it.

　Chapter 2 Delivered during the day
　　
　
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