Three points are destined, seven points depend on face

During the autumn harvest season, every household is busy except for Xia Chuntao.

All the food taken away by Wang Gui's group was returned to Xia Chuntao. She gave part of it to Li Shugen as compensation for the hard work of plowing the land and sowing.

The remaining part is reserved for paying taxes, and those with the title of scholar can be exempted from land tax. Since Chen Xiucai is gone, taxes will still have to be paid on this land.

The rest was enough for three people to chew for two years, and the rest were sold for a total of three taels of silver, which was basically the price of one penny per pound.

It was only at this time that Xia Chuntao had a deep understanding of the income level in rural Dai Viet. It’s not easy being a farmer! Doing the most tiring work and earning the least profit.

Perhaps the only advantage is that you don't have to buy high-priced grain in the market. Of course, this presupposes that you have land and there is still grain left after paying taxes.

For example, Li Shugen's family owns land, but they have many children. The surplus food after paying taxes is only enough to feed and drink the family. In order to make more money, they rent land from other families to plant crops.

After that, Xia Chuntao's family's fields were still given to Li Shugen's family for cultivation. Because the land was not seriously burned, it would not affect the next crop of planting if it is repaired. Xia Chuntao didn't understand the matter of the land, so she gave it all to Li Shugen.

What Xia Chuntao is thinking now is: How to make money?

Including what Chen Xiucai left behind, Xia Chuntao now has almost one hundred taels on hand. For ordinary people, this is definitely the standard for wealthy households. But for Xia Chuntao, where does this go?

Xia Chuntao settled the score with her fingers:

When Alai gets older, he will be sent to school.

In Dai Viet, the consumption of pens, inks, paper and inkstones is a considerable expense. Not to mention, if there is a scientific examination in the future, the cost will be overwhelming. Therefore, in any dynasty, it is very difficult for a poor family to have a noble son.

As for Niuniu, what can a girl do if she doesn’t learn some culture? How frustrating it would be to live blind all your life! It may be difficult for a girl to go to school, but if you have money, you can hire a tutor!

Furthermore, if a family member gets sick, seeing a doctor will cost a lot of money.

Therefore, one hundred taels may seem like a lot, but it is actually very useless!

We can’t just cut costs, open source is more important.

Xia Chuntao can make leather goods, but this is more labor-intensive, and some parts must be found by craftsmen who can make them or find substitutes, which is more time-consuming. The key is that once you create something, it may not be popular. It takes time for new things to become popular.

Selling cooking recipes? Don't be ridiculous, believe it or not, just go to the restaurant and I'll chase you out in minutes! Vegetables are no longer a secret as long as they are eaten by others. The imitation ability of the Chinese people has been surpassed by no one for thousands of years!

Open a hot pot restaurant or barbecue restaurant? The cost is huge! Pots, coal, ingredients, rent, workers... The county town’s consumption power probably won’t even be able to get back the money! And the landlord will probably kick you out because the house is blackened and smells like hot pot!

Is there any business that can make a big difference with a small amount?

Alai's call interrupted Xia Chuntao's thoughts.

"Mom, I'm back!" Alai came back from outside, holding Niu Niu in one hand and carrying a small bamboo basket for digging wild vegetables on his back. The basket was full.

"Mom, look at the insects I caught!" Niu Niu threw herself into Xia Chuntao's arms and stretched out her hand to show a bunch of crickets she had caught, "Give it to the chickens so they can lay more eggs!"

"Niuniu is so amazing at being able to catch so many insects!" Xia Chuntao kissed Niu Niu's fleshy, white and tender face.

He touched Alai's furry head again and said, "Alai, are you tired after digging so many wild vegetables?"

Alai's face turned red, "I'm not tired! I dug it together with Tiedan, Shuanzi and the others. It was done in a while!"

"I took my sister to wash my hands together and went to the kitchen to have a bowl of mung bean soup. My mother has dried it."

"Hey!" The two little guys ran away like wind.

After a period of feeding, both children had a little bit of flesh on their bodies. Looking at the now energetic cubs, Xia Chuntao felt quite accomplished.

Well, I feel great!

"Chuntao, I'll bring you a watermelon to relieve the heat!"

Li Yuee held a big watermelon in her arms, and beside her was her daughter, seven-year-old Wu Xiaofeng.

Yes, Comrade Li Yuee is basically an idler.

Her family is considered a wealthy family in the village.

Her husband, Wu Dazhuang, worked as a butcher in the county town. Her eldest son, Wu Qiang, also learned this trade from his father. In two years, he would get married and start a business. The younger son, Wu Qing, was the same age as Alai and was an old man. She owns a grocery store in the village. Occasionally she goes out for business, and her mother-in-law helps her look after the store. My family has nearly 20 acres of land, but they all share it with those who don't have enough land. The land rent collected is more than enough for the family to eat, drink and chew.

"Hello Aunt Chuntao." Wu Xiaofeng looked at Xia Chuntao curiously.

"Xiaofeng is so beautiful. Her little face is fair and white, and it feels comfortable to look at." Xia Chuntao praised.

Wu Xiaofeng lowered her head shyly and pursed her lips.

Li Yue'e shook her head, "I don't know who this kid looks like. He's timid, shy at all times, and doesn't like to talk. He's so worried!"

When Wu Xiaofeng heard this, she lowered her head again.

Xia Chuntao glared at Li Yue'e, "What are you talking about, sister-in-law Yue'e! Look at those officials and their wives, how many of them are talking about it? Really powerful people talk very little!"

"Xiaofeng, don't listen to your mother's nonsense. Aunt Chuntao likes you very much. You are quiet and like a lady."

Wu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, "Thank you Aunt Chuntao."

Affected by the recent rumors, Wu Xiaofeng thought that Xia Chuntao was someone who could communicate with gods, so what Aunt Chuntao said must be right.

Primary school student Wu Xiaofeng was deeply inspired.

This was the first time Li Yue'e heard such remarks. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed that it was true!

"Then I accept your good advice and hope that our Xiaofeng can also become an official wife."

Xia Chuntao:......

Dear, actually I have no good words.

In the courtyard, the children sat around the table eating melon, talking and laughing.

Xia Chuntao: "Sister Yue'e, are you familiar with the purchasing channels in the county? I want to open a small shop in the county to sell some things."

Li Yue'e: "It depends on what is sold. For general groceries, you can buy them from Yunlai Grocery Store. If you have a large purchase, you can also order directly from Daxi Trading Company. I heard that this trading company is owned by the county magistrate's brother-in-law, and they don't bully us. The common people are those who are serious about doing business. There are also big car shops. Traders traveling from north to south will pass by us and they will sell some goods, and they have everything."

"But it's inconvenient for you to go and buy goods by yourself as a woman! The goods in my shop are all bought by me and my child's father." Li Yue'e frowned, "Besides, renting a shop in the county town is not cheap."

"Renting a shop will happen later, but I want to test the waters first."

"Testing the waters?"

So, Xia Chuntao told Li Yuee her plan. Everyone in Li Yuee was dumbfounded. How could she still do this kind of business?