Second Uncle Lu said categorically: "That's right! Households do not separate families. We are brothers with broken bones and connected tendons. If we don't help our own brothers, how can we help others?"

"Yes, yes, what the second brother said is what I think." Uncle Lu was also very convincing and agreed.

Although Changle's father had doubts, he glanced at Old Man Lu and chose to believe the words of his two biological brothers.

Old Man Lu was greatly comforted. Two of his three sons were shrewd men, and he only had one son who was a stick. It was quite good to think that.

What a shrewd person he is, as he matures with age, he has long seen that the second and third children do not want to be sucked by the boss anymore, and he pretends not to see it because he wants to be safe.

Taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Old Man Lu has hope of living again - at least before he dies, he will see his three sons living separately!

After this mutual testing, it was clear that Lu Changle's family would be divided into three households. According to Old Man Lu's instructions, Mr. Lu's third daughter-in-law had to be brought along with them.

Before setting off, Old Man Lu once again warned: "It's my family's fault. The third family's words are unreasonable. After you fill in your own household registration, you can also help fill in the gaps for the third family's."

Mrs. Lu held her third sister-in-law, who had a low IQ, and nodded heavily: "Father, I understand."

Lu Changle replied crisply from the side: "Grandpa, eldest brother and I will also help! Right, eldest brother?"

Lu Changping nodded heavily: "Yes! Grandpa, don't worry."

Lu Laoer looked at his only remaining son, Lu Changping, with pride in his eyes: Although he lost his wife long ago, she gave him a good, well-behaved and healthy son.

After Lu Changle and his party left, Changle and her father's endless chatter came from the thatched house. Old Lu couldn't hear what was going on outside the window. It was dark as soon as he closed his eyes. What did he care about that stick? If you get less angry and save more energy, you might be able to live three to five months longer.

Uncle Lu was lying on the bed, looking at the blue sky on the roof, imagining that he would obtain sweet potato seeds and land, and build a spacious and bright house that would not be afraid of wind or rain. He would have a comfortable home that truly belonged to him, his wife and children. Just thinking about it made him feel... Incredibly beautiful.

While Old Man Lu and others were anxiously waiting for news at home, Lu Changle came to Huo Yunchao again: "I have met the Marquis!"

Huo Yunchao smiled and said, "Lu Changle, have your family discussed this?"

"My grandpa said that we need to live separately."

Lu Changle plucked up the courage and asked, "Master Hou, I would like to ask what Master Hou would choose?"

Huo Yunchao thought for a while and said: "If it were me, I would choose to live separately. The county magistrate has said that you will be exempted from the tax corvee for the next five years. The prerequisite for exemption is that you must participate in building the river embankment. Which family will not participate? If you build river embankments, you will not be eligible for exemption from taxes and corvee."

Lu Changle's face turned pale as soon as he heard this: "Master Marquis, do we need to build a river embankment? But my father..."

Huo Yunchao guessed what Lu Changle was worried about and gave her reassurance: "Lu Changle, if your father can't do it, then you still have to do it? Didn't you say you are strong? As long as you can do what an adult man can do, Half of it, I’ll give you the wages as well.”

"Is there any salary left?" Lu Changle's eyes burst out with intense joy.

It took Huo Yunchao some effort to convince Magistrate Wang to take out the old grain from the granary of the former landlord Laocai, who was unkind to his wealth, and use it as resources for building river embankments:

"Well, building river embankments requires a lot of effort. The yamen not only pays you wages, but also takes care of your meals."

Lu Changle was so excited that he was about to kneel down as he spoke.

Huo Yunchao waved his hands hurriedly: "Don't kneel down, don't kneel down, the river embankment is eaten by termites. Anyone who lives and thrives on this river should contribute money and efforts to build the river embankment. My family, old and young, can't contribute but has to pay. "

Lu Changle was amused by the last sentence. She had many words of gratitude to say, but she didn't have much eloquence. In the end, she only said: "Master Hou, you are so kind!"

Huo Yunchao smiled heartily and said: "No praise, no praise, I just did what I should do. If the river embankment is washed away, I will be the one who suffers the most! I should contribute money and efforts."

Lu Changle ran back to his relatives and said with a grin: "Aniang, eldest brother, third aunt, and Mr. Hou also said that it is best to divide into households. The divided households can get three shares of sweet potato seeds, land and building materials. Woolen cloth."

"Okay, listen to the Marquis."

Mrs. Lu was afraid that Lu Changle would be deceived by Huo Yunchao, so she didn't even dare to blink while holding Yaonv.

She really saw that Pingle Hou had no inappropriate thoughts about her parents. He had clear eyes and was approachable. He was a real gentleman.

Lu Changping also nodded. He was not as daring as Lu Changle, but he inherited Old Man Lu's clever mind and was very good at capturing useful information from clues - Marquis Pingle had no affection for Changle at all.

After going through so many twists and turns, Lu Changle finally solved the doubts in his mind. He came to the desk with some uneasiness and whispered: "I have met my lord..."

The scholar stood up from behind the desk, cupped his hands and said, "Girl, I am just an ordinary scholar and cannot be called an adult. Girl, let's stop chatting and talk about your family's situation. What am I asking? Please be nice." I want to answer again.”

Lu Changle had never dealt with scholars before, so she was very reserved in front of this scholar who spoke and acted strictly. Fortunately, although she was stammering, she did not delay the business and cooperated to fill in her household registration information.

Then Lu Changping stepped forward to fill in the household registration. He was really smart and didn't like to be pushy, so he specifically asked Lu Changle to watch from the side. If his answer is not satisfactory enough, he can ask his cousin to help fill in the information.

Finally, there was Aunt Lu, who was not very clear-headed. She really couldn't cooperate in filling in the household registration information, so in the end, Lu Changle had to come in, but she didn't know Uncle Lu's name very well.

Lu Changping no longer hid his clumsiness and clearly stated the information required for household registration.

The scholar couldn't help but look at him a second time, but said nothing. After he finished writing Uncle Lu's household registration information, he said to Lu Changping and others: "Wait until the ink is dry before you can press your fingerprints, and wait for a while."

After the ink was dry, Lu Changle, Lu Changping and Aunt Lu put their red fingerprints on the household registration book one by one and received three wooden signs.

The scholar specifically explained: "The wooden sign is the household registration number, which is used as your identity certificate."

Lu Changle clutched the wooden sign and asked nervously: "Yes, what if the wooden sign falls?"

The scholar was stunned. He obviously did not expect this possibility. He did not dare to make the decision without authorization and did not bother to ignore it. He took the initiative and said: "I will ask the county magistrate."

Huo Yunchao was discussing with Magistrate Wang how to distribute the land. He was stunned when he heard the scholar's question.

At this time, it showed how experienced Magistrate Wang was: "It doesn't matter if you say that the wooden sign was lost or robbed. All you need to do is find three families willing to come forward as guarantees for them. Even if there is no wooden sign, it will count." "

The scholar must be ordered to leave.

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