No matter if you are a human or an immortal, you can still farm for me after traveling through time!

The Li family was pushing a cart. Their family had to pay the grain tax for seven people this year. There were fourteen shi of corn on the cart.

One stone weighs one hundred and six kilograms, and there are more than fourteen hundred kilograms of grain on the cart. There can be no accidents before the officials collect it.

The place to collect grain is set in another village to the east, so walking there naturally requires passing through the center of the village.

As soon as he went out, Li Erlang saw people on the road outside the door. Without exception, these people were carrying food.

These people live farther away than them, such as Xiali Village in the west. Some people do not have carts at home, so they can only carry them with burdens or use animals to carry them.

The usually deserted dirt road in front of Li's house is now full of people.

Uncle Li pulled the cart onto the road, and the rest of the people stood around the cart, watching the surroundings while pushing it to prevent anyone from plotting evil intentions.

People on the road are more or less related to each other, and those who are familiar with each other will walk together, chatting and laughing along the way, which is very lively.

The Li family pushed the cart into the center of Shangli Village. From a distance, they saw several people waving to them on the side of the road ahead. The facial features of these people were very similar to those of the Li family. When Uncle Li pulled the cart closer, a man who looked like him appeared. The very similar man greeted Li Aweng beside the car: "Dad."

Li Aweng nodded and motioned for them to go together.

This family is the second wife of the Li family and lives in an old house in the village.

The second wife was very lucky. Li Daqing, the younger brother of Li's father, Li Dacai, and his wife had triplets for the first time. The triplets were about the same age as Li Dalang and were already married.

The youngest of the triplets came over and said, "Where's Gui Lang? Why haven't I seen Gui Lang?"

Li Erlang held the cart and said, "He is still injured, so coming here will only cause trouble."

Li Aniang looked at the fully loaded carts in the second room and asked Li Dalang to help: "Hua Lang, why are there only the three of you in your house?"

The man named Hualang quietly whispered to Grandma Li and Grandma Li: "My mother and the others are taking care of the children at home. There is a happy event that I haven't told Grandma and Grandma Li yet. My wife is pregnant and she is resting now."

Grandma Li and Grandma Li laughed in surprise: "Oh! That can't be bothered! In a few days, your grandma and I will catch some chickens and go to your house to have a look!"

Hualang waved his hand: "Grandma, aunt, there is no need to bring chickens, there are still ones at home!"

"Oh, this pregnant woman needs to take extra care! You little man, don't stop me!"

After congratulating him, Li Erlang asked aside: "Brother, will your family have enough food left after paying for it this year?"

Hua Lang: "Although Ah Weng and Ah Nai don't live with us, we still have a large population. After paying the food tax for eight people, there is still enough food left."

Eight people and sixteen stones.

Speaking of food, Hualang mentioned the recent sharp rise in prices: "Now prices have risen sharply. I heard that the price of rice has risen again today. Many people are waiting to sell food after paying their bills! Madam, the price of silk is even more Outrageous, four hundred and twenty cents! My mother is waiting to see if it will continue to rise tomorrow!"

Li Erlang was a little anxious: "Tell Uncle Qing and Auntie not to sell grain!"

Hualang didn't understand: "Why? My father plans to keep enough for home chewing and seeds for next year, and sell the rest to get two taels!"

Li Erlang was scratching his head and head anxiously, but what Sanlang guessed has not been confirmed yet. At this time in previous years, the price of rice and silk would also rise, but it was not so outrageous.

"Anyway, you must tell Uncle Qing what I told you. If you have any questions, just ask my dad."

The cousin agreed without understanding: "Oh."

Li Daqing and Li Dacai are twin brothers. After the two separated, Li Dalang took his old parents and took away most of the fields far away from the village and moved them to where they live now. Li Daqing inherited the old house and a small part of the farmland in the village.

The brothers' separation was not due to incompatibility. It was simply because the family was prosperous and they couldn't live in the old house anymore, so they had to separate. Li Dalang took the initiative to move out because of Li Dalang's suggestion.

At that time, Li Daqing's daughter-in-law caused a sensation throughout the state when she gave birth to triplets. They were all boys, so they were really blessed. As a result, Li Daqing's daughter-in-law became a famous Quanfu lady in the neighborhood.

The three boys grew up to eat like gluttons. In the years before the accounts were recorded, Li Daqing came to his brother's house to borrow food. He had no choice but to eat. The food grown at home was not enough.

After finally waiting for all three children to be accounted for, they were allotted 300 acres of land, which finally alleviated the dilemma. The food was enough, but Li Daqing and his wife were worried again. What would they do if their sons got married?

I wanted to work hard every year, sold my land and grain, and borrowed some money. Finally, at the beginning of last year, my third son got married when he was twenty years old.

Now all three sons are married.

After the three brothers, the second child in Li Daqing's family was a girl, and she was favored by the whole family.

Fortunately, the third child was a pair of twin boys, who are now about the same age as Li Silang.

The boys in Li Dacai's family are coming one after another. Although they are not as stressed as their younger brothers, they are still difficult. Fortunately, all of them have grown up healthily, and now they are going to be married to Li Erlang.

Gradually, the sky became brighter, and the people who paid for the food were all busy on their way, thinking of finishing their food delivery and going home early.

The two families helped each other and finally arrived at the place where the food was collected. When they saw that the official had not arrived yet, they found an open space nearby and put the cart.

Most of those who arrived early left someone to guard the food, and then went to the side to chat and listen to gossip.

Dad Li asked Ah Weng and Grandma to find a clean and cool place to rest, while the men guarded the food.

Li Daqing put down the cart and asked his three sons to guard it while he came to find his brother. The two brothers found a quiet place. Li Daqing saw no one around and asked in a low voice: "Brother, just now Xianglang told Hualang not to sell grain. Why is that?"

Dad Li sighed: "Sanlang knows that prices in the county have skyrocketed, and the price of silk has doubled. He is afraid that something big will happen. The matter is not clear yet, so we need to be more cautious when selling grain. I know that your family is married to Hualang." You owe a lot of money, so be sure not to sell everything.”

Li Sanlang is the most knowledgeable person in the family, and his words are sometimes more convincing than an ordinary adult. But now these are just speculations. Father Li does not dare to mention them to outsiders, so he only talks to his younger brother.

Li Daqing frowned: "What did Sanlang say?"

Dad Li told his younger brother about his son's guess and told him again not to touch the grain "at the bottom of the barn".

Li Daqing nodded solemnly: "Brother, I understand. If there is any more news, ask Xianglang to tell me and I will listen to you."

The two brothers talked for a while, and then they heard the sound of gongs. The grain collectors and the village chiefs arrived at the scene and were organizing everyone to line up to collect grains. Witnessed by Satomasa and Muramasa, the officials registered and weighed, and the people who paid the grain had their fingerprints stamped, and then paid the foot payment. This year's grain tax was paid in full.

Cunzheng is different from Lizheng. Cunzheng is elected by the villagers of the village, while Lizheng is the person in charge of one hundred households. The county government decides on the final candidate. He has more say than Cunzheng. Some villages are larger and have more households. Several villages are jointly managed. Some villages are small and merged with other villages to be managed by the same village.

The Cunzheng is in charge of all affairs of the village. Lizheng is mainly in charge of household registration and grain and tax payments, and has close contact with the county government.

Today, people from several nearby villages were on their way to pay for food. The scene was bustling with people, and the animals were restless. It was chaotic, and the management of the village was indispensable.

Li Erlang and his brothers closely guarded their cart. When they saw their father waving to come forward, they and Sanlang took the grain to register.

The registered documents and the official confirmation amount were consistent with what was recorded in the household registration book. After collecting the foot payment, the head of the family, Li Adi, signed and fingerprinted.

This year's grain tax has been paid.

At this time, the clerk raised his head: "Is Mr. Li Jiaxiang of Shangli Village here?"

Li Erlang stood nearby and responded quickly: "Master, this guy is Li Changxiang."

"Men who are over sixteen years old can receive one hundred acres of land. An official will take you to measure the land later. You go there and wait." The clerk pointed in the direction.

"Yes."

Not long after waiting, Li Erlang saw two officials beating gongs and shouting: "Li Changxiang of Shangl Village! Is Li Changxiang of Shangl Village here?!"

Li Erlang raised his hand in response excitedly and trotted to the official officer.

Official: "Are you Li Changxiang? Come with us to measure the land."

After saying goodbye to Li Daqing and others who were collecting grain, the Li family followed the officials and walked out of the crowd. They saw other people waiting. It turned out that there were seven or eight households who also wanted to measure the land.

The officer took a look at the book, and then he took off the water bag from his waist after everyone had gathered, and took a big sip. "I will measure your households this afternoon."

At this time, a man who had looked at Li Erlang quietly and sideways finally couldn't help it anymore: "Master Cha, I heard that there is no open space to the east of Upper Licun Village, and we are trying to reach our Lower Licun Village to the west. I don't know, Master Cha. How are we going to plot this land?" Like Li Erlang, the man who wanted to measure the land was surrounded by elders, fearing that he would be at a disadvantage.

"No matter where the land is, the county magistrate has already marked it out in the book!" The official clapped the book in his hand, "Whoever owns the land belongs to him. As long as the measurements are correct, the land deed can be filled out."

A woman came closer with a smile, quietly stuffed a small piece of silver, and said with a flattering smile: "If so, can Master Cha be the first to measure my house?"

When the officials received the money, they all naturally agreed: "It's from Ma Liu's family, right? I'll be the first to measure it later!"

Li Erlang was so angry that he wanted to rush forward to argue, but was held back by Li Sanlang.

Li Sanlang shook his head gently: "Brother, don't be anxious."

Bribery is now commonplace. At first, there was no need to pay a foot payment to pay the grain. However, as the officials who collected the grain accepted too many bribes, a "foot money" tax gradually arose, and eventually everything went into the government's pocket.

Not only Li Erlang was worried, Li Aniang was also anxious. If all the fertile fields were taken away by others, only wasteland would be left in their hands!

The human rights of Shangli Village were not watching the excitement. There were two other families from Shangxiali. Their faces turned green as they watched the woman stuffed with money get close to the official.

"Sanlang, if not we will give you money?"

Li Sanlang stopped his brother with his eyes, "We can't give it even if we can afford it!"

A huge group of people went to measure the land from east to west. Almost all members of each household were dispatched, just for fear of disputes and no one would support them.

After returning to Shangli from the place where they received food, there were only four households left. After asking around all the way, the Li family finally understood why the woman wanted to spend money to please the officials.

It turns out that a widower in Xiali Village died suddenly, leaving behind 80 acres of land that had been cultivated for decades. No matter how bad these lands were, they were still better than the open fields that had not yet been reclaimed.

This woman wants to take over these eighty acres of land for herself!

The fact is indeed as we learned before. There is no open land near Shangli Village. This time we are going to Xiali Village, where there are still many wastelands and mountains.

Li Sanlang came out and bowed respectfully to the two officials: "Master, you said earlier that you had recorded the results of the land allocation in the book. Why not copy it on the land deed first? Since my aunt asked to be the first to measure her house, she could How about letting this aunt go first?"

The official officer visited countless people on weekdays, and he could see the unique bookishness of Li Sanlang at a glance.

The respectful and polite Li Sanlang said in a firm and forceful tone: "Our three families are neither as wealthy nor as easy-going as my aunt. I am lucky enough to study in the county and know a few words. If the scientific examination goes well, I may not have any trouble with the officials." Opportunity to work together. This aunt must be busy with something, why not send a boy to help copy the land deed? "

"My aunt chooses first. This will not hinder my aunt, nor will it delay the official's work, nor will it disturb the county magistrate's records. Isn't it wonderful to kill three birds with one stone?"

The mouth of a scholar is the most unpleasant to offend, and his reasoning made both the official and the woman stunned.

The official did not expect that Li Sanlang, a scholar, could be so adaptable and eloquent. His words were both reasonable and threatening. If these eighty acres of fertile land were given to that woman, the three families would be in trouble if they sued. Although there are ways to solve it. , but at this time, this scholar who is studying in the county school is dressed simply, but looks very dignified. If he passes the county examination next year, it will not be worth the loss to offend a scholar for a small amount of money.

"Okay, I'll tell you what, you quickly copy four copies of the land deeds. I'll go to the Ma Li family of Li Village, and let you choose the other three families first. This has already given you enough benefits, so you can't cause any more trouble!"

The woman was anxious: "Master..."

"What's the difference? The scholar calls us "Guan Ye". You are such an unreasonable woman. If you don't want to be the first choice, let others choose! There are good and bad people among the four, don't get stuck here. It’s a bad fight, otherwise we’ll wait until the next time we measure the fields!”

The woman was so anxious that she begged the official to let him go. She stared at Li Sanlang fiercely and gritted her teeth and said, "We will be the first to choose!"

You must know that measuring fields is not done every year. Nowadays, the imperial examination is held every year, but measuring fields is not.

The county government measured the fields every three years. Li Erlang was lucky, and the year in which he recorded the records was the year when the fields were measured.

The woman has been waiting for two or three years, how can she wait for the next time.

Li Erlang winked at his younger brother and smiled proudly, thinking that he would not be so impatient in the future.

The county government has tried to be as fair as possible, assigning each person 80 acres of open farmland as divided farmland, and 20 acres of fertile farmland as permanent farmland. It's just that these lands are scattered, one in the east and one in the west, some close to the canal, and some close to the foot of the mountain.

Li Sanlang developed good handwriting and quickly copied the land deeds. In less than a cup of tea, he finished eight copies and handed them over to the official for review.

After reading it, the official couldn't help but feel happy. Fortunately, he didn't offend the young man in front of him. His handwriting was even better than that of the county government officials.

"Mr. Ma Li from Li Village, come here quickly." The official said with a straight face. Ordinary women did not dare to make a fuss, and came forward with their submissive family members.

She knew which fields had good fertility, looked at the field deeds, and chose the one that recorded the best land near the canal. The remaining three families each chose one.

After the officials determined the distribution of fertile farmland, all that was left was to make up enough open farmland, and after measuring and determining their respective boundaries, the job was over.

Before leaving, Li Erlang gave each of the two officials a hundred cents for their hard work.

Although it was not much, it was enough for them to buy a pot of bad wine to satisfy their addiction.

When he went back, Li Sanlang received another blow from the woman. Li Aniang couldn't see it, and just when he was about to have a seizure, his two sons each took one hand and held him back.

It is better to do less than to do more. Take a step back and the sky will be brighter.

On the way back, Li Erlang was still upset: "When I get upset, I can't think of anything. Fortunately, Sanlang is here."

Li Aniang was so angry that she also agreed with what Li Erlang said.

Li Sanlang comforted his brother: "Second brother, you are just short-tempered. You are the same as my mother-in-law, but in terms of carefulness, even the eldest sister and the younger sister are not as good as me. Now I am just trying to suppress it as a scholar. If it doesn't work, I can only use force, and then I'll count on my second brother."

Seeing Li Sanlang comforting Erlang, Li Aniang was still teasing her, and said angrily: "You two, stop talking nonsense. The land has been measured now. No one can be lazy later."

They went home to get tools and dry food, Li Aweng went to rent cattle, and the group went out in a hurry.

The fertile fields are a quarter of an hour away in Xia Li Village, and the wasteland is even further away. If we go there once a day, just walking will take us up to half an hour.

The family did as they discussed last night and stayed in the fields at night. Li Erlang took Li Jinniang home to sleep. Everyone worked hard for half a month to clear out all the land that could be cultivated before harvesting the fruits. A little more land would be able to plant more crops. some grain.