Shen Qing invited Li Zheng, who had just arrived, and the county officials who had sent Maodou and the carriage to come out. "Of course it was counted in person, the ownership was transferred in person, and it was bought at the normal market price. It was not registered, and it belonged to Wangjiazhuang." There are 57 acres of unowned land in total. The topographic map has been drawn. Sir, please take a look."

The county official was on official business, so travel expenses were indispensable. There were other benefits, so he was happy to make this trip.

"Okay, thank you."

The old scholar flipped the abacus beads and said, "I calculated it. According to the market price of low-grade acres, the total is 280 taels."

The lower-grade fields cost five taels of silver per acre.

The Sun family immediately jumped out and started shouting.

"What a low-grade field, ours is a top-grade field. We applied base fertilizer several times and cultivated it for a whole year!"

"Don't try to fool me, it must be calculated as top-grade land, 20 taels per mu."

"One less word and we won't leave."

"Yes, that's it."

The old scholar pulled his face and scolded: "What are you arguing about? You are secretly accumulating land behind your employer's back. This is a major violation of the law. I will give you some compensation. It means that my employer is kind. If you dare to make any noise again, you will charge these properties." , I will sue you to the government, I will give you a slap in the face, and you will be imprisoned for a few more years to see if you still dare to be arrogant!"

Shen Qing sat back silently again, thinking that this old man was quite confident, and when he scolded people, he was no less powerful than her.

So, she cleared her throat and said, "I'll give you a round number, 300 taels! If you agree, come over and sign and have your fingerprints pressed. If you don't agree, then just follow Uncle Tai's instructions and let's go to the county government office to find Master Yu for comment. This poor man, how are you these days, Mr. Yu?"

How could the county official not understand what she meant? He immediately answered with a smile, "Hello, adults. I heard that the young man was going to Qingquan Town for work, and he asked me to say hello to the girl for him. He had a very happy conversation with the girl, until He said he and the girl have been friends for years!"

These words made the Sun family stunned for a moment. They were already unsure, but now they were completely out of luck.

Shen Qing replied: "I also think Mr. Yu is amiable. Isn't this a coincidence? I was planning to ask someone to send some souvenirs to honor his old man! Mr. Yu is clean, honest and upright. We in Pingchuan County can meet someone like him. My parents are such a lucky person. The plaque I have ordered is almost ready, and I will send it to the county government with gongs and drums, so that the world can know that there are still good officials like Mr. Yu in this world."

The county official's face turned red when he heard this. He was ashamed for Mr. Yu, but he could also see that this little girl really dared to say anything and didn't care about her face or shame.

And you have to beat the gongs and drums, and do the abacus very well!
The Sun family members languished and signed the land deed obediently. Granny Sun was supported by two wives and came over to press their fingerprints.

Shen Qing also cashed the money on the spot and asked Maodou to count 300 taels.

When the sons of the Sun family saw the money, they all showed greed in their eyes.

Two carts were filled with belongings. Yes, Shen Qing generously gave them two donkey carts. As for the cart drivers, after calling around, no one was willing to work for them, so the five Sun brothers had to drive the carts themselves.

Sun Xingwang was carried into the car. He was not confused. He knew that his family was going to be evicted. He looked at the farm that he had run all his life and was reluctant to leave. He also thought of his hard work, opening up wasteland and growing flowers. He had just acquired dozens of acres of private property, but in the end he was only given 300 taels of silver and wasted it away. The more the old man thought about it, the more heartbroken he became, and he burst into tears for a moment.

Grandma Sun felt that she was at a disadvantage, so she took everything she could, from small bowls and chopsticks to large stools. If the table hadn't been too big for her to move, she would not have left even a hair for Shen Qing.

"Mom, what should I do with the livestock at home? I raised those chickens and ducks, as well as the cows and sheep, which are also worth a lot of money!"

"Yes, mother, go talk to the new owner and ask her to give us the livestock. It belongs to us." The two daughters-in-law encouraged their mother-in-law to ask her to get it.

Of course they knew that with Mrs. Sun's temperament, there would definitely be a quarrel, but that was their purpose. It was better to have a quarrel, and it would be better if it got louder. Even if someone was killed, it wouldn't be a problem. Maybe they wouldn't have to leave!

Grandma Sun slapped her thigh and said, "Why did I forget this? I'll go right away."

Shen Qing was playing with Niu Niu and a bunch of kids, "Do you want to go to school? Learn to read and write from your husband?"

"What is that? Is it fun?" Niu Niu looked at her with a pair of confused eyes.

Another boy with missing front teeth yelled: "I know, I know, my mother said that the old grandpa is a scholar, and my grandma said that the old grandpa has a university education, which is amazing."

An older little girl next to her said: "During the Chinese New Year, the Grand Council wrote couplets for everyone. We couldn't understand them, so my dad said they looked good."

A bunch of little kids were chirping, it was so lively.

Shen Qing looked at them and an idea came to his mind, "Then...can I set up a school for you?"

"What is a school?"

"Is it tasty?"

"I know, I know," he was still the little boy without front teeth. "My grandma said yesterday that when our family earns money from renting land, she would send me to the primary school in the town to study and read with my husband."

Shen Qing pinched his face and twisted it hard. The boy cried out in pain but did not dare to open her hand.

"Don't worry, I will let you go to school." These children are her potential stocks. As long as they are well cultivated, they will have great potential in the future.She then thought about it. After the village was organized, she could choose a suitable place to set up a school. It would not only teach literacy, but also teach carpentry, tailoring, embroidery, and martial arts. Anyway, they are all useful. It's better than them running around and messing around at home, but she doesn't have anyone in her hands!

"The old witch is here!"

"Bad guy! Bad guy!"

The little kids suddenly started shouting. Some were bending down to pick up dirt, some were looking for sticks, and some were close to home and ran home to call the adults.

Shen Qing looked back and saw Granny Sun coming towards her with a fierce look on her face. She didn't take these little brats seriously at all and went straight to Shen Qing, "You, please return those animals to us. We raised them ourselves." , why don’t you take it away to us?”

Grandma Sun's two daughters-in-law also came over, but they just hid behind her mother-in-law, looking secretive.

Shen Qing didn't need to pay attention to her at all. Wang Ying ran over with Niuniu in hand. When he saw that Granny Sun was about to cause trouble, he shouted loudly to the back, and soon called several aunts and daughters-in-law.

Several people stood between Shen Qing and Granny Sun, with one hand on their waist and the other pointing at Granny Sun and scolding her.

In the past, they were afraid of the Sun family and didn't dare to talk back. They didn't even dare to say a word of "no". They had to endure their grievances by themselves. But now it's different. Not only do they have people to support them, but the Sun family is also unlucky. This is upside down. , they had suppressed their anger all their lives and finally found a channel to vent it. (End of chapter)

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