There was an old farmer who lived in a small village with his three lazy sons. Despite his old age, the farmer worked hard every day to provide for his family. One day, the old man became seriously ill and knew that he would not live much longer.
As he lay on his deathbed, the farmer called his sons to his side and told them that he had hidden a great treasure in one of his fields. He instructed them to search for it after he had passed away. With a final sigh, the old man took his last breath and passed away.
The three sons were overjoyed at the prospect of finding the treasure and immediately set out to dig up the fields. They dug and dug, but after several days of searching, they found nothing.
Disappointed, the sons decided to plant crops in the fields instead. To their surprise, the crops grew better than ever before. They worked hard every day, and soon the farm was thriving. As the years went by, the sons realized that their hard work and labor were more productive than any treasure could have been.
They finally understood the moral of their father's story - that sometimes, the greatest treasure is the reward of hard work and dedication. They continued to work hard and provide for their families, and the memory of their father and his wise words stayed with them always.