The skilled widow is busy farming

Over the years, other villagers in Lijia Village first set up stalls to sell junk goods or drinks. They gradually established themselves through hard work and steadfastness. Those whose families were a little richer, some rented shops and some bought shops directly and continued to work.

They are all people from the village. In this way, there will be no idlers in the whole village, and they can earn some living money anywhere to improve their family's life, and the village will be revitalized.

The clan has gotten money in the past two years, and the money for clan studies has not been used up. I saved a lot, and simply bought some ancestral fields and shops, renting them to villagers who are willing to do some small business, and they make money every year We want to share [-]% of the profit, not pay rent.

This not only helps the villagers, but also provides more opportunities for the clan to make money.

The second uncle's ability is beyond words. After serving as the village chief for these years, he and his brothers from the same clan, also Li Zheng, have continued to fully plan and manage the ancestral field. This is the foundation of the clan and the guarantee for children and grandchildren to study and eat.

There are conditions for villagers to share money from the clan, that is, they have to work and be paid according to their work. The more you work, the better you do it, the more you get. If you work less, you are lazy and slippery, and if you get a small share or the punishment is not your share, your whole family will get it. If you want to be implicated, you need to record it in the clan diary. If other benefits come to you in the future, your family will be put down. Your family will not be on the table, and good opportunities will not be given to you first.

The ancestral land must be divided and contracted to villagers on a household basis. The harvest is settled every autumn, and the grain is returned to the winery. The villagers responsible for farming can get a share of grain for their families, and there is absolutely no problem in feeding the whole family.

Even if your family doesn't have any land, cultivating ancestral fields can keep you fed and clothed. As long as you work hard, you won't have to worry about living a good life in Lijia Village.

The ancestral field does not belong to the guests. Except for the donated land with the name on it, the one purchased by the clan is written on the Lijia Village Ancestral Field. These are two types of land deeds. The one purchased by the Lijia Village Ancestral Field is a red-headed deed, and taxes must be paid.Farming land for individuals is also a contract, similar to that of sharecropping. There is a contract signed by fingerprints and the land is distributed according to proportion.

The ancestral land is worth [-] points, the clan gets [-] points, and the villagers get [-] points. It seems a bit harsh, but it is actually a preferential treatment. [-]% of the grain is not mixed with stones. It is pure grain. You can replace it with rice or white flour. The same [-] points There is no need to exchange money back and forth. The price of cereals such as chestnuts and milled rice is not the same.

If the ancestral field is planted well, the harvest will be large. The level of farming skills is different, and the grain harvest will be different. If the cultivation is good, the son, son, and girl will be given preferential treatment. There will be other good opportunities in the village. I think you will not be forgotten.

Now there are many opportunities in the village. People are needed everywhere to study, learn trades and work.

Not long ago, Li Yan took several outstanding disciples to the other side of the Yangtze River to weave and spin silk, and they were rewarded according to their merits.

These are all given by Xiu Niang, and gradually the village chiefs and clan elders gain more experience and become smoother. They can manage the clan members well, which is easier to use than slaves, much more affordable, and they have a stronger centripetal force towards the clan.

After being a slave for a few generations, people's hearts have grown bigger. After all, the people of the clan are different. I hope that my children and grandchildren will be successful. I am farming, and I hope that my sons and grandsons can study for the imperial examinations. I am in business, and I hope that my sons and grandsons will live a better life. .

But slaves are different. Unless they redeem themselves, they can only study after three generations. The slaves who redeem themselves are also untouchables. Scholars, farmers, industry and merchants are arranged like this.

Now the entire village is under the control of the clan elder, second uncle and others to cultivate outstanding children and grandchildren.

Recently, the clan elders have to select their children to go to the capital to manage the clan property. Li Qing alone is not enough there. Li Rui and the others are officials and have their own things to do. If they want to develop the clan property, they must work together.

"Grandpa, since you want to send someone to the capital, let me help with my property. The shop is also ready. Ask Uncle Erqing to arrange some small business for everyone. It will be cheaper than renting it to others. suitable."

"Sure, leave this matter to us, we won't lose you."

Grandpa also nodded.

Li Quan came back during the Chinese New Year. He immediately put down his things and came to visit his grandfather, Xiuniang and their family.

"Grandpa, grandma, I'm back. My grandson kowtows to you and wishes you and your parents good health." Li Quan kowtowed to his grandparents.

"Good boy, you have worked hard these years outside."

"Grandpa, I don't have to work hard, you do the hard work. Sister-in-law, brother, I want to thank you. I asked you to worry about it."

Li Quan bowed. He never expected that he would be the one to pick the peaches in the end.

"You have to work hard when you go to a new place. Look after a few boys for me. They are younger than you. I'm afraid I'm not careful. Brother Heng will be released soon. Brother Rui is a little impatient. Brother Qun will take the scientific examination next year. , I don’t know my fate yet and I can’t count on it, so I can only ask you.”

"Sister-in-law, don't worry, I won't let them do whatever they want while I'm here."

"You go and live in my yard. If you like, let Brother Qun take you to the house later. I'm buying it later. I originally wanted to leave some dowry for Qing'er. If you need it urgently, you can take it first."

"No, how can I ask for your things? I have saved some myself and asked my father to support me, that's enough. Buying a house as soon as I go is too eye-catching and inappropriate."

Li Quan has his own ideas.

"That's fine, up to you."

Everyone sat down and chatted, telling each other about each other's situation.

This year everyone lived a very prosperous and happy year. After the year, Li Quan went to the capital to take office. He also went with outstanding sons and daughters selected from the village to buy property in the capital and give it a try. Li Qing was there to welcome everyone. Unite as one and gain a firm foothold for the development of the clan.

Xiu'er entrusted Li Quan and her son-in-law to ask Li Qing to buy some property for her. She was rich and could look after a good yard and a good shop. There were still two people at home who had not been paid, one was Qing'er, the other was Brother Chun, and Yingzi was Also prepare some dowry.

The pictures sold by Yingzi in the past two years have become quite valuable. Grandpa's family doesn't want anything, just the master's fee, so he can't really pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Xiuniang saved her money and asked Li Quan to take it to buy property for Yingzi. She told Li Quan that Yingzi was almost old and asked him to pick a good one in the capital.

Li Quan agreed, understanding that every step of Xiuniang's plan was for the sake of the Li family's children and grandchildren, and no one could escape, let alone not getting the advantage.

During the Chinese New Year, Yingzi sold a kang screen. He drew the pictures and knitted them by himself. Xiu Niang pointed from the side and did not interfere. The picture was sold for 360 taels. The money was used by Li Quan to buy property and become Yingzi in the future. The dowry and the money from previous sales were also saved for her, so that she could buy a farm shop.

The uncle's family didn't even ask, and Yingzi's parents were even more grateful. If they couldn't save the capital's property to give the girl a dowry, they might have to spend all the money on their son, and Yingzi would be in vain.

Now that Xiuniang is teasing her like this, her son becomes more confident and Yingzi is also successful. He cannot accept it.

Now the grandpa's great-grandson is also learning to weave tapestry in the weaving workshop. After all, there is money to compare with. This is indeed profitable, which is very exciting.

It is hard work, and farming is not easy, but the income is not as much as the silk tapestry. The grandfather has two children, and he is not very talented in reading, so he just learned a craft.