Man Bao ate with rolled noodles, picked up some more dishes, and only occasionally looked up in the direction of Master Bai and the others.
Master Bai and the others did not let the three children eat in front of them, but sent them back to the house, and they drank and ate under the peach tree in the yard, chatting along the way.
Yang Heshu only knew that there was a Bai family in Qili Village, but he didn't know when there was another Bai family, so he asked curiously.
Master Bai smiled and said: "My cousin Bai Qi was once a county magistrate in Yizhou, but he died young, leaving behind my aunt and a pair of orphans and widows. Because of my deep relationship with my cousin, my aunt took The whole family came to live here, but their household registration is still in Longzhou, so it should be their family’s other courtyard.”
As soon as Yang Heshu heard it, he understood that this must have been ostracized in the clan, and it might also involve a property dispute, so he hid here.
So he said with a smile: "It's a good way for the two families to live closer together so that they can take care of each other."
Yang Heshu and Mr. Bai Zhuang had a very happy chat. After coming to Luojiang County for so many days, there are not many people who can talk to him, let alone the people who have met in the countryside these two days.
It was the local Lizheng, except for asking about farming, they couldn't answer the rest of the topics.
When Yang and Shu came out of Bai's house full of wine and food, the three of them were already talking and laughing at Yan Yan, as if they were confidants.
His entourage stepped out of the Bai mansion first, and with a wave of his hand, a carriage turned out from the side. Master Bai said in surprise: "I don't know that County Magistrate Yang also brought a cart, and I even asked my servants to give it to Magistrate Yang." I have prepared a carriage, it seems that I won’t need it.”
Yang Heshu smiled complacently: "This car is at the back. Since we are inspecting the countryside, we shouldn't make too much publicity."
Man Bao standing behind couldn't help but think, since it's not easy to show off, shouldn't it be riding a donkey, or traveling directly in an ox cart
Who can afford a horse
Man Bao looked at Yang Heshu's horse with envy. When will she be able to include a horse for Keke
Master Bai thought so too, but he felt relieved when he saw Magistrate Yang's face. He looked like a fledgling kid, so he must not be so thoughtful.
Yang Heshu did not forget the three children, especially Man Bao and Bai Shanbao. He still liked and admired these two children very much, so he invited them and said: "If the three children go to the county town, I invite you to come to my mansion as guests. I want to thank you for your hospitality today."
Man Bao said there was no problem, and quietly said to Bai Shanbao, "Although I often go to the backyard of the county government office, I have never entered the place a hundred paces away from the side door."
Bai Shanbao said: "I don't even have one."
"Let's go and have a look next time, Second Sister Fu said the garden inside is very beautiful."
Bai Shanbao expressed doubts, "Better looking than my house?"
Man Bao hesitated and said: "It should be, after all, your house has only been built for more than two years, but the county government has been built for a long time."
When Yang Heshu saw the two children whispering to themselves after paying attention to him, they couldn't help froze their smiles.
It wasn't until Yang and Shu got into the carriage that the two children realized, hey, the distinguished guest is leaving.
So the two of them waved goodbye to him with Bai Erlang, and Man Bao also told him: "Magistrate Yang, you must remember the matter of credit cattle. If the regulations are set, please let me know, and I will be the first to go into town to support you."
Yang Heshu said with a stiff smile, "Okay, I will notify you."
Man Bao waved his hands very graciously, and didn't let go until the carriage crossed the river.
Mr. Bai went to see Man Bao curiously, while Mr. Zhuang asked directly: "I also heard from County Magistrate Yang that you want to credit a cow with the county government, but why don't you just credit the cow directly, but credit the silver first, then What about credit cattle?"
Man Bao opened her mouth to speak, but Keke coughed lightly in her mind, Man Bao covered her mouth and said, "I can't tell you now, too many people will leak the secret."
Mr. Zhuang laughed and said, "Okay, don't tell me if you don't say it. We will know when you bring the cow back."
Man Bao thinks it will take a long time, after all, it takes time to adjust the cattle, doesn't it
As a result, the wheat had just been planted here, and the wages were settled with the day laborers. After the cold wind passed overnight, Lizheng came to inform them.
"The county government bought a batch of cattle and came back, thinking that it would be difficult for the big guys to farm, so the new county magistrate decided that any poor family can go to the county government to return a cow on credit. The short term is half a year, and the long term Then pay off the money and interest for buying the cattle within three years.”
Man Bao stood not far from his father's feet. After listening to Lao Zhou, he felt that this matter had nothing to do with him, so he took out a cigarette pouch from his waist, twisted some shredded tobacco into the pipe and smoked it.
Some people ask, "How do you count this poor family?"
"It's very simple. There is no cattle in the family. Apart from houses, there are only Yongye farms in the permanent property. Those who have not bought land are counted."
Yes, most of the families in Qili Village are eligible.
What will the farmer's family do with extra money
Marrying a daughter-in-law, but this is a major plan for reproduction and one of the basic needs for survival, of course it cannot be considered rich.
So what do you do if you marry a daughter-in-law and still have money
Raise children.
Well, this is also a big plan for reproduction, and it can't be considered rich either.
As for raising children and having enough money, each family has its own plans, but there are only three types: one is to buy cattle; the other is to buy fertile land;
This is the condition determined by Yang Heshu's previous twenty years of experience, plus the understanding during this period of time.
Needless to say, many people in the village were moved.
As for a cow, at least it can be worth two strong laborers in the family, so some people raised their hands to sign up, but some people asked loudly: "Li Zheng, what is the interest?"
"One tael of silver and twelve coins per month."
As soon as the words came out, the person who raised his hand immediately retracted his hand, and then whispered to the people around him, "It costs twelve taels a month, so how much does it cost to buy a cow?"
He stood not far from Lizheng, and Lizheng's ears were still sharp. When he heard it, he coughed lightly and said, "A cow, depending on its size and strength, is about three or two hundred wen to five liang. You just take some data in the middle, four or two."
"Well, where does it grow, how much interest do you charge for a month?"
The head of the village stretched out his hand to count with his fingers, and the villagers all waited eagerly. The soldiers did not dislike Lizheng's slow counting, because most of them could not count.
Old Zhou Tou took a puff of cigarette and then lowered his head and asked Man Bao, "How much does it cost?"
"Forty-eight essays."
Old Zhou Tou slammed his mouth and said: "Forty-eight cash, forty-eight cash a month, how much will it cost in half a year? And you may not be able to pay it back after half a year, how much will it cost after three years?"
Man Bao thought for a while, pondered for a long time before saying, "One thousand seven hundred and twenty-eight wen."
Old Zhou was choked by the smoke.