Invincible son

Chapter 31 031 [The beginning of the edge]

"Everyone should know that since our ancestors made this decision, Green Willow Manor has no connection with Duzhong, at least in name, and this will not have any impact on your life. The only difference is that in previous years, you had to hand over to Duzhong The money and food in the middle will need to be handed over to me in the future. Other than that, everything is the same as before, you can do whatever you want, don’t worry that because I am young, I will run amok and miss everyone’s farming time. This is the first thing I want to say thing."

Pei Yue stood on a high place with a clear voice and a modest attitude.

The faces of the farmers were much more relaxed, and one of the old men said: "Young Master Ende, the younger ones are very grateful. The [-]% rent ratio is much more generous than other families."

Pei Yue smiled and shook his head, "It's not [-]%."

Everyone changed color slightly, could it be that the new family is mainly raising the rent?

Although the weather has been relatively good these years and there have been no disasters, life is still not easy for the farmers who plan their food in the land.Take Wang Yong's family as an example. There are five members in the family, allotted 25 mu of land, and about 75 shi of grain a year. Fifteen shi are handed over, leaving 20 shi for the family.This may seem like a lot for a family of five, but even if they try their best to save, their own family will eat more than [-] shi of grain a year.Coupled with the money that usually needs to be spent, it is already a blessing for the whole family to have a balance of ten taels of silver in a year.

If there is a famine or a serious illness, this kind of family has no ability to resist risks.

Of course, compared with other mansions that charge [-] to [-]% rent at every turn, these households are considered lucky.

But if Pei Yue wanted to increase the rent, even if it was only half of the increase, it would be very difficult for these farmers to accept.

When the old man's lips trembled and he wanted to beg for mercy, Pei Yue smiled and said: "Don't get me wrong, I mean, from now on, the rent on the village will only be [-]%, and as long as I'm still here , this rule will never change."

The eyes of Mr. Xi standing behind him changed slightly, and he could naturally hear the weight of Pei Yue's words.

Sure enough, those farm households were shocked at first, and then their faces were filled with joy. Under the leadership of the old man, they knelt down and kowtowed to Pei Yue one after another.

"Everyone, get up, whether you can kneel or not in the future, the boy is too young to be worthy." Pei Yue said gently.

The old man was grateful and said: "The young master is unparalleled in kindness, the younger ones have nothing to repay, and I feel really ashamed."

It seems that this person is a highly respected elder among the farmers, Pei Yue asked with a smile: "May I ask what the old man's name is?"

The old man bowed and said, "The old man's name is Deng Shi."

Mr. Xi suddenly said, "Your name is Deng Shi? Do you have a son named Deng Zhong?"

Deng Shi nodded and said, "Sir, my son's name is indeed Deng Zhong."

Mr. Xi saw Pei Yue look over suspiciously, and sighed softly: "Your grandfather had a soldier named Deng Zhong back then. I knew him well, and I also knew a little about the situation in his family. During the Battle of Hucheng, Deng Zhong was killed Jie Gong sent him to the camp first, and died bravely in battle."

Deng Shi burst into tears when he heard the words, and asked, "This gentleman doesn't know Gao's name?"

Mr. Xi looked at the old man and said calmly, "My name is Xi."

Deng Shi was stunned, and then his expression changed drastically. He looked at Pei Yue with a little more fear, and said to the people behind him: "This Mr. Xi was a great adviser to the Duke of the country back then. I never expected to appear here."

Mr. Xi said indifferently: "Take care of your health, old man, don't get excited. The old man doesn't care about world affairs now, but because of the old lady's entrustment, he came here to accompany Brother Yue for a few years."

After finishing speaking, he stopped talking, as if he didn't want to overwhelm the host.

Although it was only a small episode, the farmers' attitude towards Pei Yue became more and more humble. The reason is very simple. Even Pei Zhen's most valued counselor came to assist the third young master. Do you need to think about what that means?

In short, this young man is what he says, and no one will question it.

Pei Yue was amused, this Mr. Xi is really a wonderful person.

The eyes of the two passed each other, and Pei Yue continued to say to the farmers: "Second thing, I hope you can understand the rules. This rule does not mean that you have to kowtow when you meet or bow when you talk, but that since you have become my family , I have some requirements for you, the specific content is also very simple, I will write it out and post it in the village later, those who cannot read can find literate ones to read. Keep it up and down, don't be lazy, don't pick right and wrong. In a word, don't do what you can't do, and you will be punished if you do it!"

"For those who break the rules, the light ones will be punished with twenty sticks to make an example, and the serious ones will take back the fields and let you fend for yourself. If there are those who have committed serious crimes, I will let the officials of the Kyoto government arrest them. No one can resist Wang Fa!"

Pei Yue's tone turned sharp, and he said firmly.

Although these village households are not rich, compared to ordinary people, they are actually much more stable. The most important point is that they have the golden signboard of Dingguo Mansion on their heads. At most, Shi Tai impeached Dingguo for lax government, but it was not their turn.

In a word, these domestic servants can be regarded as outlaws in a certain sense. If they make mistakes, the person who punishes them can only be the head of Dingguo Mansion.

Seeing the silence of the crowd, Pei Yue shouted, "Did you hear clearly?!"

The dealers came to their senses and nodded quickly.

Only then did Pei Yue nod his head in satisfaction, and said, "Since there are punishments for doing wrong, then of course rewards will be given for doing well. Are Wang Yong and Wang Ming here?"

The farmers looked over one after another, only to see that Wang Yong stood up a little uneasy, while his younger brother Wang Ming looked a bit unscrupulous, with no fear on his face.

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Yesterday, I asked you to inform everyone that things are going well, so everyone can get a tael of silver, come forward."

Regardless of whether they are bold or timid, the two brothers are a little shocked. They don't understand how they can get money after just walking around in Zhuangzi?
Pei Yue didn't explain, and took the two corners of silver from Taohua's hand, handed it to the two brothers, and asked them to go back, and then found that the eyes of these farmers were more eager than before.

He said loudly: "If you do things for me, you will naturally be rewarded, because your duty is only to cultivate. I understand this very well. So after thinking about it, I still have some benefits for everyone. This is the last thing I want to say today. one thing."

The farmers looked excited and leaned forward one after another.

Pei Yue raised his hand to stop the crowd, and said with a smile: "From this year onwards, I will give three to five places every year. As long as you work hard for me, and if the work is completed, you will have a spot. After you get this spot, I allow you to choose one person from your family to restore your innocence, and you don’t have to be slaves for generations.”

"Wow—"

Everyone was shocked, followed by uncontrollable ecstasy, looking at Pei Yue with eagerness and reverence.

In fact, in this era, the domestic servants of the Xungui mansion are far more comfortable than ordinary people. First of all, they don’t have to worry about the oppression of those government servants, and second, they don’t have to worry about the green-skinned rascals in the market. Finally, the rent of the farm is relatively light. .If Pei Yue really turned a certain farmer into an innocent identity, then the family would probably not be able to survive.

But the advantage of Pei Yue's move is that these farmers are still servants of the Duke's Mansion, and the most basic living conditions can be guaranteed.Then on this basis, if a child in the family has the talent to study or join the army, he can get out of slavery, and since then there will be an upward channel.In today's world, this kind of channel is so rare for domestic slaves, and this is still a way out that appears in front of them without affecting their basic life.

This is the fundamental reason why the dealers are so excited.

Pei Yue stood on a high place with calm eyes, but the peach blossoms below looked proud.

This is my young master!
After everyone calmed down a bit, Pei Yue said with a smile: "Now I have something to ask someone to do. After it is done, I will give him the first quota to escape from slavery this year. Who wants to?"

The scene immediately fell into terrifying chaos, almost everyone raised their hands high, and even the women rushed to be the first to do things for the young master, squeezing the men around them to the side.

Pei Yue pressed both hands, and said loudly: "Beforehand, this matter is very dangerous and you may die."

As soon as these words came out, many people calmed down. Some people asked: "Master, if the matter is completed but died, will there still be places?"

Pei Yue nodded and said, "Of course there will be."

"I do!"

"I, me, me! Young master, I am strong, and I am not afraid of death!"

"Master, you can tell me to do anything, I'm not human if I frown!"

……

After some scrambling, Pei Yue chose the sturdy young man standing beside Deng Shi. His name was Deng Zai, and he was Deng Zhong's nephew.Calling him to the front and back, Pei Yue came down from the height, looked at the dark-faced young man with no change in expression, and asked, "Aren't you afraid of death?"

Deng Zai said with a dull face, "I'm not afraid."

Pei Yue handed Deng Zai a letter and the 100 taels silver note from Taohua, and said, "Go to Duzhong tomorrow, find a place called Taishitai Pavilion, and then find a senior official named Mo Moyun." Son, hand this letter into his hands. Then go to the Taiping Bank in Xicheng and exchange the 100 taels of silver bills for five taels of silver ingots, remember?"

Deng Zai repeated his words.

Pei Yue nodded in satisfaction, and said to him, "Okay, you can go back."

Seeing that the farmers who did not win this task were very disappointed, Pei Yue said seriously: "I hope everyone will remember the three things I said today, and usually cultivate with your heart, and don't miss the farming season. If the rent is closed at the end of the year I won’t be polite if I can’t hand it in. Besides, if you do something wrong, you will be punished, and if you do well, you will be rewarded.

"Follow the young master's order!" Everyone bowed and saluted.

Pei Yue waved his hand and said, "Go home, there will be places in the future, so don't rush."

The farmers said goodbye and left with great respect. Although Pei Yue had only been here for one day and one night, everyone found that something was different. It was like waves in a pool of stagnant water. The peaceful but depressed Green Willow Village seemed to suddenly have vitality.The dull-faced farmers also had a bright look, and they communicated happily in groups of three or four.

Looking at this scene, Pei Yue let out a soft breath.

Turning around, he saw Mr. Xi looking at him strangely.

That look seemed to be looking at a monster.

But after a while, Mr. Xi withdrew his gaze, turned around and said softly: "In a few days, if you are interested, you can come to the old man to learn something."

Pei Yue raised his brows at Taohua, and the corners of his mouth were a little smug.

(End of this chapter)