On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 41 Adoption
  Wu still didn't understand, didn't think she was wrong, and didn't dare to talk back to her mother-in-law, so she could only get off the mule cart in despair.

No matter how stupid she is, she knows that she has made her elder sister-in-law angry. If her elder brother finds out, she may be starved.

This was because Xiao Youfu felt that it was not appropriate for his uncle to scold his sister-in-law, so he simply said that she had eaten enough to hold on, and there was too much nonsense, so it would be better to just go hungry.

Alas, she felt that her life was really difficult.

Lin Xuan didn't dare to get involved in their family affairs. When Wu got off the car, the atmosphere was a bit strangely quiet. She could only break the deadlock weakly: "Grandma Xiao, Sister Xiao, when we go to the city, we can go to the hospital." I'm asking for news, there are many mountains and forests ahead, it would be great if there are escorts here, so we can go together."

Xiao Xiao felt dizzy after hearing this: "Didn't you say that Jiangsu and Zhejiang are very wealthy? How come there are so many mountains and forests?"

At least in her memory, it would only take five or six hours from Wushang to Yuzhang if the highway was not blocked.

But now, after walking for more than a month, we are still only half way. This speed is really disappointing.

Especially when they heard that there was a mountainous area and they had experienced bandits, they couldn't help but have other thoughts in their minds: Will they encounter bandits again?

About half an hour later, the person who went to inquire about the news came back.

Xiao Youfu couldn't hide his joy: "I heard that there will be no compulsory military conscription in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and that only children in the family will be exempted from military service."

Once he and his brother separated, he would be the mainstay of the family without a son, so he wouldn't have to worry about being caught serving as a soldier.

As for Xiao Yougui next to him, the smile on his face gradually disappeared when he thought of having three sons.

After separating from his eldest brother, he was able to avoid conscription. Unfortunately, Dalang is sixteen this year and is old enough for conscription.

Originally he was proud of having three sons, but now he wanted to cry.

Mrs. Wu, who came over to listen to the gossip, slapped her thigh anxiously and howled: "Oh my God, it's all my fault that my belly is so strong, why did I give birth to three sons?"

She used to be proud of having three sons, but now she realizes that having too many sons can be fatal.

Mr. Wu, who also went to inquire about the news, is indeed a businessman. He has a quick mind and immediately gave a bad idea in a low voice: "You can adopt the eldest son to your eldest brother. Then your second son is only twelve years old, and he is still far from the age of conscription." How far?"

In fact, Mr. Chai also mentioned another plan. If you don't want to be drafted, you can be exempted from the draft for one year by paying one hundred taels of silver.

This is really a sky-high price. It’s like spending money to buy a life. Ordinary people can’t save it in a lifetime.

Even though he still had more than five hundred taels of silver in his pocket, he didn't dare to generously offer help.

After all, given the Xiao family's family background, if this money is given out, it will be like a meat bun beating a dog, and there will be no return.

He couldn't bear it either.

When Xiao Yougui and Mrs. Wu heard this, they looked confused and agreed. They were reluctant to let their eldest son become the son of his eldest brother.

Don't agree, the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and I am afraid that the big boy will never come back.

Xiao Sanlang rushed between Liu and Xiao Xiao like a monkey, holding their hands with tears in his eyes: "I can only give my aunt to my eldest brother!"

It sounds like the two families have agreed to adopt him to the Liu family.

In fact, Mrs. Xiao was worried that her eldest son would not be able to throw pots and flags when he got old, so she asked her wife whether she could adopt the second son, Iesaburo. It happened that Xiao Sanlang heard it. He was only six years old. His brothers spent most of their time in the academy. His father and grandfather got up early and came home late to collect pigs, butcher pigs and set up stalls to sell meat. They definitely couldn't take care of him.

Mrs. Xiao and Mr. Wu also had to do laundry, cooking and housework, so they couldn't take care of him.

Besides, the five or six-year-old child is naughty and mischievous and dislikes dogs. A group of children play wildly outside and come back with torn clothes from time to time. It would be better if they don’t give him a meal of fried meat with bamboo shoots.

However, Xiao Xiao was curious about his younger brother. When he came to town, he would take him out with him. From time to time, he would spend a few pennies to buy a bun or a bunch of candied haws to share. They got along well with each other.

When Xiao Xiao returns to his hometown, he will take him back to stay for a few days.

His aunt and three sisters treated him very well, the food they cooked was delicious, and they could play in the mountains and rivers. It was no wonder that he wanted to be his aunt's son.

However, Sanlang is also sensible and does not want his eldest brother to leave home, so he can only reluctantly part ways with him.

Hey, it’s really sad that he has to bear so much at such a young age.

Xiao Dalang, on the other hand, had a determined look on his face: "I want to be a soldier. I am not as talented as my second brother in studying. It is not easy to pass the exam for a child student. Maybe I will have a chance to make contributions if I join the army?"

It is difficult to have a noble son from a poor family. Not only does it cost a lot to study and study, but also pays homage to the husband during the four seasons and eight festivals, as well as pens, ink, paper and inkstones.

It was not easy for his parents to provide for them to study, which also made him feel pressured. He was afraid that he would disappoint his parents if he failed to pass the examination.

If he could be drafted into the army, that would be another way out for him.

Wu looked at him with tears in her eyes: "My son..."

Xiao Xiao didn't want to listen to her second aunt complaining and nagging. She wanted to hear what her father and the others had found out.

So she could only lie: "Second uncle and second aunt, don't worry. My eldest brother has been studying for so many years. Even if he goes to the army, he can still find a position as a scribe or bookkeeper, and he doesn't necessarily have to lead troops in war." !”

Wu is also easy to coax, mainly because in the past month or so, Xiao Xiao has proved with facts that all her ideas and things she did have come true, so that now they all agree that Xiao Xiao is a capable person.

Wu's tears instantly turned into a smile: "Then we will wait until Da Lang Guangzong Yaozu becomes a high official, and from now on I will be the high official's mother."

Xiao Dalang's thin body trembled, and he looked at his little cousin resentfully. He finally jumped out of the fire pit, but was buried in another fire pit by Xiao Xiao. He felt that his small body could not bear such heavy expectations. .

At this time, the mule carriage in front also began to move slowly, and everyone returned to the mule carriage and started on their way.

Of course, the speed cannot be faster than walking. Xiao Youfu also sat on the shaft of the carriage and told them everything he had learned: "It is enough for each of us to pay one penny when we go in. There is a household registration check at the city gate." We have even built some temporary shelters in the north. It only costs two yuan for a family to live there for a day..."

Although entering Changning County is many times more expensive than before, but thinking about the time when we went to Cangshan County, the officials were so evil that they only accepted one tael of silver per person. Now everyone feels that Jiangsu and Zhejiang are indeed good places. The prince who heads him thinks about the people. Even the government officials are very kind.

By the time it was their turn, it was already two hours later.

The few officers in front cooperated tacitly, checking household registration documents, collecting fees for entering the city, and checking the number of people.

After everything was confirmed, he gave them a red sign and a stamped note and let them pass: "Okay, you can go in. Take the red sign and note and go inside to register and get directions!"

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