Taoyuan Farmhouse Daily

In fact, Chang Xile had no idea at all. He even suspected that he would never even have the chance to meet the imperial envoy.But no matter what I want to try, there is really no other way now.In the past few days, he calculated the transportation cost and inquired about the surrounding geographical situation, and only then did he understand why the Qian family dared to be so bold.Not only because of his wealth and power, but also because of geographical limitations.

The canal was also built to make it easier to govern their remote place. Now that the population of Pumpkin Mansion is increasing, most of them are hidden deep in the mountains just like Daoxiang Village.This place belongs to the fringe area, and it is such a terrain that it is very difficult for soldiers to enter, so it is easy to become a place to store strength.Once the canal is opened, this advantage will no longer exist. As long as there is an abnormal situation, you can directly lead your troops to go south by boat to suppress it.

But now there is only one road by land, and it takes at least a day or two to get from Taoyuan County to Pumpkin Mansion, and the road conditions are steep, and there are bandits making trouble.The Qian family is by no means an ordinary person. They were threatened like that before, and it is considered kind of them not to kill them all.

Chang Xile still feels a little scared when he thinks about it now. According to their current strength, dealing with the Qian family will definitely be like hitting a rock with an egg.

Along the way, Chang Xisheng told Chang Xile about the construction site. Although they often talked together, they were too busy to chat alone like now.After these months of hard work, Chang Xisheng's state of mind has changed a lot from before, and Chang Xile is the only one who can speak in the Chang family.Others, including Father Chang, were too conservative, and Chang Xisheng felt unable to communicate.

"There are more and more people coming to work these days, and everyone wants to earn money before the autumn harvest so that they can pay taxes. I heard from those in charge that if things go on like this, our period will probably take less than two years." The project will be finished." Chang Xisheng said a little anxiously, he didn't like dealing with land in the first place, and now he has been in business for a while, and he is even more displeased.

Chang Xile didn't play around with him either, "Second brother, do you want to continue doing business?"

Although the second sister-in-law Cao didn't speak, her expression was obviously paying attention to the movements of the two brothers.

"To tell you the truth, both your sister-in-law and I think it is better for us to do business than planing food in the ground. Your sister-in-law and I both want to go this way. I want to tell you something from the bottom of my heart today, I want to keep doing business , I hate digging in the ground the most. But my father just doesn’t like it, he thinks I’m dead if I do anything else, and doesn’t agree with me going out to make a living.” Chang Xisheng sighed.

Mrs. Cao also said: "It's not that we are greedy for pleasure. We feel that our husband and wife are really not good at farming. Every time we plant rice seedlings and harvest rice, it is a waste of time. We still can't do it well. I feel very uncomfortable. But It's different when you're in business, seeing your stuff sold out is not to mention the joy in your heart.

I don't usually smile that much, but once I started a business, my smiling face never stopped when I saw people paying for things in our house.To put it bluntly, every time I see that the big and fourth houses can do business without me, I feel that way. Anyway, it's very refreshing, and I feel that I finally have something that I can do better than others. "

Chang Xile understands what they mean, people are different, and they can't force what they like to do.

"But it's not as easy as it is now to start a business. It's just because we took advantage of the loopholes. And if you really want to get started, you must change your household registration. You will be a merchant for a lifetime, and your children will change accordingly. You should be prepared for this Yet?"

Chang Xisheng and his wife felt that there was a connection when they heard it, and Qi Qi shook his head firmly.

"Life is going to be difficult, and we don't care about our identity. We don't steal or rob. Why can't we make a fortune on our own? We only have so much land in our village, but now life is more stable than before. People It is also easier to support, unlike before, most of the ten children could not be kept. This is a good thing, but in this way, it will become more and more difficult to support a family by farming alone. Especially now that there is such a trouble Things will be more difficult in the future.

But if I go into business in the future, if I can grow big, I can run a business like the Qian family.At that time, I will never be as unkind as the Qian family. This is also a good thing for our village.At least I'm not afraid that someone will deliberately lower the price, making a year's work for nothing. No matter how bad my character is, I'm better than the Qian family. "

Chang Xile was silent and did not speak.

Chang Xisheng and his wife didn't know what he meant, they were a little anxious, Cao Ersao gave Chang Xisheng a wink.

Chang Xisheng gritted his teeth, and said, "Just say a word, don't be angry. In the future, even if our family has someone as smart as you, we will definitely not be able to pay for it just by farming the land as before. Wouldn't this be another delay? Besides If we have money and activities, maybe you can also take the exam for juren or something. With the fame of juren, even if you don't become an official, you won't be afraid of losing hope in the rest of your life."

"Then what are your plans?"

Chang Xisheng hurriedly said: "We plan to go to the county to set up a shop in the county when there is no work here. We don't need to pay out of the company. We have saved some money before sharing it, which should be enough to rent a shop. From now on, we will share it on a [-]-[-] basis." I will give you a share, or I will give you money according to the same calculation as Dafang and Sifang, and I will also give you a share at the public office, we will discuss the details."

If this was said in the third room of the Chang family, Father Chang and Mrs. Sun would definitely spit bloody heads, thinking that Chang Xisheng got money in the eyes of the family, and the family still knew it so clearly.It sounds a bit cold at first glance, it's a family, this is two words.In today's secular view, it is not acceptable.

But Chang Xile doesn't think so, distribution according to work is reasonable.Xiaojia must be given room to thrive. It is one thing to help the brothers who are living a poor life when they become rich in the future, but it is another thing to directly distribute the money without doing anything.

Chang Xile shook her head and said, "I don't think it's appropriate."

Chang Xisheng and his wife thought that what Chang Xile was talking about was the distribution method, so Second Sister-in-Law Cao quickly said, "That's what we're talking about now, and we'll talk about how to divide it when the time comes. We're all one family and we don't have to be so careful. As long as we don't separate families, the Money is not a matter of left and right hands.”

Chang Xile still shook her head, "That's not what I'm talking about, but it's not appropriate to set up a shop in the county. The county is owned by the Qian family, and there are a lot of their restaurant businesses in the county. If we go there, we will definitely be excluded. And when we cook these meals, the cost will definitely increase after going to the county, and the rent, taxes, vegetables, etc. of the shop must be calculated clearly.

The things we sell are not cheap, but we are dealing with ordinary people, and those who have money in their families rarely come here.Those people go out to eat sometimes to talk about things, so how can a small shop be suitable.Not to mention those people, in fact, those managers on the construction site would look down on our small stalls and small shops in normal times, but they don't care if there is no place.Rich people in the city have a good face, and sometimes they eat not only food, but also ostentation, so the positioning of our food is more embarrassing.Of course, it is not that there will be no business, but it will be more difficult. "

When Chang Xisheng and his wife heard this, they immediately calmed down as if cold water had been poured on them.Business is so good these days, they are a little carried away, and some forget that there is no such easy thing, they are just lucky now.

Chang Xisheng was silent for a moment, "But I also want to give it a try. Our products are so good, I don't believe I can't keep doing it. If I can't keep doing it, I don't blame anyone, just spend money to buy a lesson. Go home to farm in the future. Never mention it again."

"Yes, there is only one way to do business without losing money. If you really can't do it, just treat it as before. You don't have money in your hand, just have something to eat." Cao Ersao also echoed, and the couple looked determined.

I am very happy to see them like this, and I know that they have made up their minds to follow this path.

"Actually, you don't have to go to the county to do business."

Second Sister-in-law Cao was stunned, "Where are you going if you don't go to the county? You can't go to our village, then why would anyone buy it, or do you mean the mansion?! This, this... can't be done."

"Although our stuff is good, we don't know the situation in the mansion. I also feel that going to set up a stall there now may not be successful."

Although Chang Xisheng was ambitious, he dared not agree to let him go to the mansion.The mansion is completely different from the county. There is a street in the county. Although they have never been to the mansion, people who have been there say that it is like a place where gods live. The buildings are so tall and there are houses everywhere. , You can get lost if you are not careful.

There are more rules there, and people like them who have no foundation and no connections go there, it's like a wolf entering the mouth of a tiger.Chang Xisheng still has self-knowledge, and feels that he can't do it right now with his little possessions.

"I'm not talking about the mansion, but the river. Although the river has been dug and stopped working, don't forget what it's for."

At this time, the couple remembered what they had mentioned before, setting up a stall beside the river to attract passing boats to buy.

"Can this be done?" Chang Xisheng and his wife were a little skeptical.

After all, there is no communication yet, and there is no such example near them. I can't imagine how to do the business of passing boats, and I always feel that it is difficult to succeed.

Chang Xile didn't respond directly, but asked, "Second Brother, do you only want to do this snack business?"

These words made Chang Xisheng feel as if he had been smashed, and his words became a little awkward, "If you don't do this, what will you do?"

Chang Xile smiled, "What the second brother said just now is about big business."

Chang Xisheng scratched his head in embarrassment. Although what he said just now was not bragging, it was indeed to impress Chang Xile's heart, so he said it in a big way.His current plan is to do this catering business, and he feels that the profit in it is huge, and he doesn't dare to think about it any further.

"It is necessary to be down-to-earth, but the second brother also needs to think more about long-term things, and then realize it step by step. If this canal is opened, it will be a great opportunity for our entire Taoyuan Village, but whether such an opportunity can be seized and utilized, We have to rely on our brains. To do business is to be one step ahead of others, so we made money this time. If the second brother is ambitious, he should think more and see how to seize the opportunity."

Chang Xile actually had a plan in mind, but he didn't intend to instill it in Chang Xisheng directly.

Chang Xisheng is a good seed, if you want to cultivate it, you can't rely on him first.He should grow up independently, so that he can really take on big things in the future. After all, he himself is not omnipotent, but he knows more because he has seen a lot.To stimulate Chang Xisheng's own ability, he only needs to use his previous experience to assist him, so that he can avoid going astray and detours.It is better to slow down than to overthrow the seedlings and encourage them to grow.

After hearing this, Chang Xisheng calmed down, and it took him a long time to say: "It's because I didn't think carefully."

Chang Xile patted Chang Xisheng's shoulder, "There's no rush, we still have plenty of time. Besides, we have long-term goals but we can't aim too high. We have to eat every bite."

Seeing Chang Xile's old-fashioned appearance, Chang Xisheng couldn't help laughing, "Ever since you became a scholar, you have become more mature, especially after this experience, you are completely different. gone."

Chang Xile has now entered the role, no longer worrying that others think he is different from before, and said frankly: "The old people say that only through tempering can one become a talent. I have walked around the gate of hell, and I should be able to improve."

Although the Chang family's business is still doing well now, the daily profit is still unimaginable before, but the profit is only half of the best period.As soon as Chang Xile arrived at the place, he felt it more clearly. Now there are many fewer customers. It is completely different from the busy life before. The folk husbands rarely patronize, only the managers who came from other places have not changed much.

Not only that, the atmosphere on the construction site was obviously not as cheerful as before, and everyone worked hard there.Everyone is worried about the autumn tax in their hearts, always thinking about doing more to earn bonuses, and sharing it with the family.

Xiaofang, the servant of the imperial envoy, came to the stall as usual, and still brought a little of everything, regardless of which one was spared.

Seeing Chang Xi, Xiao Fang smiled and said, "Why did Chang Xiucai have time to come over today? Is there something new?"

The two had known each other since the first time they sold deer legs, and Chang Xile would greet each other several times when they came to the construction site.

"There are really good things today."

Xiao Fang said it casually, but he didn't expect it to come true, "Oh, what a good thing?"

"Here, how about the antlers? There are also soaked deer whips." Chang Xile had no choice but to treat the things Chang Xile hunted as a meeting gift.

Xiao Fang's eyes lit up when he saw the beautiful antlers, "The antlers are really beautiful, yes, I will take them for my lord."

Xiao Fang was about to take out his wallet, but was stopped by Chang Xile, "To tell you the truth, I want to borrow this to ask to see an adult."

Xiao Fang glanced at Chang Xile, "Chang Xiucai doesn't seem like such a person."

Chang Xile sighed deeply, "I have no choice."

Then he mentioned the matter of the autumn tax to Xiao Fang, Xiao Fang frowned, looking worried.

But he didn't say anything, just said: "It's rare for Chang Xiucai to serve the people wholeheartedly. It's just that this is a local matter and we adults can't get involved. Originally, based on Chang Xiucai's character and talent, I recommended you to meet my lord." It’s all right, it’s just that my adults have told the outside world when they came here that no one will be seen, even the county magistrate of Daoxiang County will be turned away.”

Chang Xile immediately understood that the imperial envoy didn't want to have anything to do with the local government, and made it clear that I was doing my own business, and other people should not come here to make connections.

Chang Xile was a little disappointed in her heart, but she had already expected the result to be like this.

"Thank you for telling me, brother, if you don't dislike the antlers and whips, you can take them back. You are welcome, brother, thanks to your patronage these days, if it weren't for your lord, how would you think it was my house. The signboard of "Eat my food" has attracted a lot of business, if adults don't mind, there must be credit for this little brother, this is what it should be."

Xiao Fang was immediately happy, and after thinking about it, he accepted it, "Succeed, since Chang Xiucai is so straightforward, I won't refuse these two things! These days, the things in your house have taken a lot of my pocket money. Now that my purse is flat, I won’t be afraid of being called a prodigal when I get this thing when I go home.”

After finishing speaking, Xiao Fang whispered in Chang Xile's ear: "Our adults like chatting with people the most, and it's easy to chat with others every time we go out."

After saying this, Xiao Fang acted as if nothing had happened, and prepared to leave with his things in his hands, "Okay, I'm going back now, my lord is still on the top of that mountain to see how the work is going, I have to hurry Finished my work this morning before he came back. Well, I've had a busy day!"

After saying that, he walked away in a hurry, Chang Xisheng asked curiously: "What did Lord Xiao Fang tell you just now?"

The corners of Chang Xile's mouth couldn't help but curl up, "It's okay, I'll tell you later, I'll walk around with Xiaomiao, and I'll be back later."

With Chang Yu accompanying Chang Xisheng, he didn't worry about Chang Xile's danger, but he just ignored him, and it happened that there was a guest at this time and he was busy.

Chang Xile took Chang Yu to climb the mountain together. The mountain was not too high, and it had already been cleared away for the convenience of the imperial envoy, so they reached the top of the mountain soon.As expected, the imperial envoy was right there, drinking tea leisurely under the gazebo built by the grass shed. At first glance, he seemed to be on an outing.

If Xiao Fang hadn't mentioned it, if he passed by by chance, he probably wouldn't have noticed that this was an imperial envoy.The imperial envoy was wearing a wide-sleeved robe, very light and elegant, with a long beard and loose hair, as if he was about to become a fairy in a minute, not like an official.

Chang Xile stopped in her tracks, and told Chang Yu in a low voice: "Little Miao, you know we are meeting a very important person, so don't make a fuss for a while, you know?"

Xiao Miao let out a low whimper, although Chang Xile was not happy that someone else was talking to him so seriously, but she complied.

Chang Xile looked around and found that the guards were far away from the imperial envoy, and they didn't make any movement when they saw him arrive.Chang Xile guessed that they already knew his identity, so they didn't worry about anything.

Chang Xile straightened his clothes and walked up. Before he could bow his hands and say hello, the imperial envoy looked over and cast his eyes on Chang Yu.

"This little guy is the master hunter?"

Chang Xile was startled, he thought of all kinds of ways to strike up a conversation, but he didn't expect such an incident at all, how could this imperial envoy know about Chang Yu? !

Chang Yu felt the scrutiny of the imperial envoy, and because he was warned by Chang Xile, he didn't dare to do anything, he just gritted his teeth and made a face.

"Oh, this little guy has a temper." The imperial envoy laughed.

"Although Chang Yu is different from ordinary people, he is still an obedient and well-behaved boy, which makes adults laugh."

The imperial envoy just smiled, not surprised that Chang Xile recognized him.He withdrew his gaze from Chang Yu and turned to Chang Xile.

"Are you that Chang Xiucai who is obviously talented but cooks?"

Chang Xile couldn't hold back at this moment, this sentence...

"It's just that I know a little bit, and I'm just making a living. My family spent all their money for my studies. Now that I have no hope in the scientific examination, I can only find another way to make a living. It makes adults laugh."

The imperial envoy nodded, "He is a man who knows how to be flexible, but don't bury your talent. Although there is no hope for an official career, you can also rely on knowledge to make a career. Don't waste so many years of reading books."

"Thank you for your teaching, my lord. The students will definitely keep it in their hearts. Since your lord came to our Daoxiang County, everyone's life has become better and better. They all praise you as a living Lei Feng."

"Live Lei Feng?" The imperial envoy looked puzzled.

Chang Xile was a little disappointed in his heart, but he didn't show it, "He is a good person in our legend, who was enlightened into a fairy because of doing good deeds."

Only then did the imperial envoy understand, shook his head and sighed: "It's just a matter of duty, why is it so ridiculously praised."

"Although that's the case, it's all because the adults are honest and honest, and they really do things for the people."

"Chang Xiucai came here specifically to look for me, isn't it just to say these nice things to me?"

Chang Xile cupped her hands and bowed, "Your Excellency is very aware of the details, and the students do have something to ask for."

The imperial envoy was straightforward and said directly: "Say."

Chang Xile originally told about the autumn tax, "It's not easy for farmers to exchange money, and traders in some counties took advantage of the fire to rob them. Now the price of cloth has been reduced by half compared to before. When it comes to autumn harvest, the price of grain may not be optimistic. As a result, the life of the peasants will become more and more difficult. My lord is a generous person, I wonder if he can help the people get through this crisis?"

The imperial envoy raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes slightly, "What do you want? Don't you want me to advise the court to change this law?"

"Students don't dare, there must be a reason for the imperial court to do this. It is taboo from day to day. Although students are young and ignorant, they still know this reason."

"You understand, so why are you looking for me?"

"Students have heard that the number of civilian workers is soaring now, and food is too late to dispatch, so I don't know if it can be collected directly from the local area. This also saves shipping costs and greatly reduces costs."

"Pretend I don't know!" The imperial envoy slapped the table when he heard Yanneng's words. The table was a sawed tree stump, and the imperial envoy's hands turned red, but he had to bear it until his face was contorted, which made Chang Xile feel uneasy. Some can't bear to watch.

The imperial envoy's voice suddenly rose, causing Chang Yu's ears to prick up, and he immediately became alert, standing beside Chang Xile and staring at him with burning eyes.

Chang Xile quickly stroked Chang Yu's head, comforting him silently, which calmed him down.

The imperial envoy immediately realized that his words and deeds were inappropriate, coughed, his face returned to normal, and he assumed the appearance of an outsider again.

"This matter is not up to me to decide. If you come here for this matter, please come back..."

Chang Xile refused to give up, "Is there no room for accommodation if the food can't keep up?"

The imperial envoy closed his eyes and drank tea, as if he didn't want to talk.

Chang Xile didn't want to disturb her at this time, and she didn't want to leave just like that, so she just stood aside and waited.Chang Yu looked at this and that, and had to be told just now, he didn't dare to arch his arms in Xi Le's arms as usual, feeling very bored and began to look around.

The imperial envoy did not move for a long time, and only occasionally took out a sachet and smelled it under his nose.Chang Xile was a little curious, but her expression remained calm.On the contrary, Chang Yu, every time the imperial envoy took out the sachet, he would look disgusted.

Suddenly, he stood up suddenly, his eyes seemed to be shining, and he swished towards the imperial envoy.This action came so fast that no one had time to react.The imperial envoy was frightened by this action and staggered a few steps, fell directly to the side, and almost fell to the bottom of the mountain.

"My lord!" The surrounding guards rushed over quickly, drawing their sabers from their waists.

Only then did the imperial envoy come to his senses, and raised his hand to stop him, "Don't move."

Only then did the guards stop, staring nervously at Chang Yu who suddenly pounced next to the imperial envoy, as long as the child dared to make a move, they would strike immediately.

Chang Xile was frightened into a cold sweat, what's wrong with this child, don't make trouble.Before he could open his mouth, he saw Chang Yu standing up from the ground, holding a snake in his hand, which happened to be on Qicun.A closer look reveals that it is a poisonous coral snake.

Now everyone gasped, when did this snake come over?And it's so close to the imperial envoy's position, this posture is aimed at the imperial envoy.

Several guards retreated one after another to plead guilty, "My lord, it's my subordinate's dereliction of duty that allowed this poison to get close to my lord. Please punish me, my lord."

There are deep forests here and there are a lot of these poisonous substances. During this period of time, some peasants were bitten, so every time they came here, they would clean up this area. They did not expect that there would be fish that slipped through the net.That's all, generally speaking, as long as these poisons are not provoked, they will not attack actively.The imperial envoy was several steps away from the grass beside him, so he would not hinder or hurt the poisonous snake at all, so why did he come towards him?This is too strange.

But no matter what the reason was, they were dereliction of duty, and there was no way to excuse themselves.

The imperial envoy looked at the poisonous snake that was eight or nine feet long for a person in Chang Yu's hand, his eyes darkened.

"This poison is good at hiding. It is reasonable for you to be negligent for a while, but if there is a next time, you will never let it go lightly!"

"Yes! Thank you for your generosity." The guards said in unison.

Chang Xile was very puzzled, "Why did a snake suddenly appear here?"

Forget it, the speed is so fast, these guards are completely unaware.If it weren't for Chang Yu's extraordinary insight and speed, the imperial envoy would have been bitten.

Chang Yu walked towards Chang Xile carrying the poisonous snake that had been strangled, and barked at the imperial envoy.

"Kitten."

Only then did Chang Yu look back, feeling that he had made a contribution, he waved the snake in his hand in front of Chang Xile, looking excited.

Chang Xile patted his head, "You are doing well, I will cook snake soup for you tonight."

When Chang Yu heard this, he wrapped the dead snake around his arm. He had already walked to Chang Xile's side, but when he thought of something, he turned around and walked to the imperial envoy. Before he could react, he snatched the sachet from the imperial envoy's hand and threw it out.

"What are you doing!" the guard leader said angrily, and wanted to draw his sword again.

The imperial envoy raised his hand to stop it, "If you lose it, just throw it away. It's just a child who is mischievous. Don't make a fuss. Besides, this child saved my life."

Chang Yu ignored him, and whined a few times to Chang Xile.

Chang Xile immediately understood, "Xiao Miao said that there is something wrong with the sachet."

A guard said: "Impossible, this is worn by the adults all the time. It is prepared by a famous doctor and used for refreshing the brain in summer. How could there be a problem?"

"Why don't you find it and check it out..."

Chang Xile was about to let Xiao Miao pick it up, but was stopped by the imperial envoy.

"It's just a coincidence, so there's no need to make a fuss. Thank you, little boy. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't know what was going to happen, maybe I would have died." It wasn't him, nothing happened just now.

Chang Xile didn't understand why the Imperial Envoy didn't want to pursue it, but guessing there was his reason, he just skipped the topic and said, "Your Excellency, you don't have to be polite. Your Excellency has a good fortune, so nothing will happen."

"Little guy, you saved me now, how can I repay this kindness?" Although the imperial envoy said this to Chang Yu, his eyes were on Chang Xile.

Chang Xile pointed to the dead snake, "It's fine if you have it, it's a very good thing."

The imperial envoy laughed, "You were a glutton in your previous life, yet you were so delicious."

"I live in this world to eat, drink and have fun, and eating is the most important thing. I'm just an ordinary person."

The imperial envoy took a deep look at Chang Xile, and Chang Xile had a candid expression.

"What you said just now is not because I don't want to do my best, but because the matter of food and grass is arranged freely. Even I can't intervene in it."

Chang Xile sighed deeply, "Actually, the student also understands, but it's just that he really can't, so he wants to come and have a try."

"It's rare that you have the heart. Although you have ruined your appearance, it's not difficult if you want to go up to another level. It's just that you want to appoint a good official, but it's impossible."

Speaking of this, the imperial envoy showed a mocking smile.

"This world is so ridiculous, looks are bigger than talents. But you and I are destined today, and the little guy next to you saved my life again. I owe nothing to this person. If you go to the scientific examination in the future, I will It will ensure that you don’t need to worry about your appearance and be unfair. But if you don’t have real talents and learning, even if you look like a fairy, it won’t help.”

"Thank you, sir!" Chang Xile bowed and saluted very respectfully, he never expected such a good thing to happen.Identity is very important in this world. If you want to develop in the future, you'd better have an identity, otherwise you will be easily bullied.If there is a person's fame, he will weigh it no matter what.

It's just that the exams in this world are different from those in the past. Although he has inherited the memory of his original body, he can't use the knowledge flexibly, and he has to work harder to pass the exam.

The imperial envoy waved his hand, "You are a scholar who is so considerate of the people, and I, a fifth-rank official, can't stand idly by. Although I can't make decisions about the food of the peasants, but the stewards, officials and us bring the food of the slaves, but it is up to them What I say is right. When the time comes, you collect the rice and grain and bring it over, and the accountant will let you know the exact amount after the calculation is clear."

Chang Xile's eyes lit up immediately, "Thank you, sir! On behalf of the common people, I would like to thank you for your concern!"

Although it can only solve a small part of the problem, it is already very difficult, and it is better than nothing.Besides, at that time, he could use the name of an imperial envoy, which made the Qian family fearful.Even the imperial envoys looked down on the peasants for their losses, and offered a reasonable price. You, a businessman, dare to exceed this amount, and even so much higher, you are shameless!

At this time, Chang Xile's mind was already running at high speed, thinking about how to take advantage of the situation.

The imperial envoy still looked calm, "According to the situation, I'm afraid there will be more people after the autumn harvest. The food supply is not urgent now, and it will be even worse at that time. In this way, the civilian husbands who volunteer to work here can only bring their own dry food, and the court will subsidize it. It’s just that it’s not guaranteed yet.”

Chang Xile couldn't hide her excitement now, "My lord..."

The imperial envoy waved his hand and interrupted, "Go down, I still want to be quiet here."

As he spoke, he stood with his hands behind his back, closed his eyes and felt the mountain wind, as if he didn't want to speak.

Seeing this, Chang Xile didn't want to say anything more, so she led Chang Yu away with great interest.

"Xiao Miao, today is really thanks to you!" Chang Xile hugged Chang Yu happily. Although Chang Yu didn't understand why, she was also very happy, chirping and cheering.

"I'll cook snake soup for you tonight, and I'll eat it for you alone!"

Chang Yu smiled until his big eyes narrowed into slits, "Lele... Lele... eat... eat... Lele..."

Chang Xile suddenly became happy, "That's great, I know one more word. But you have to make it clear that you are eating me, not eating me."

But Chang Yu still repeated with a smile: "Eat... Lele... Lele... Eat."

Chang Xile wasn't angry either, and let him go. He was in such a good mood that he was setting off fireworks all the time.

He never expected it to go so smoothly, it was already much better than expected!At least this autumn tax, they Taoyuan Village can pass smoothly.And all of this is due to Chang Yu, without Chang Yu, things would definitely not have developed like this.

Buying food directly is a temporary solution to the immediate problem, but the proposal to bring your own dry food will be a long-term solution.With these two factors under pressure, the Qian family did not dare to be too arrogant.

If the imperial envoy can pass it later, it will be very beneficial to their negotiations at that time.

This is essentially the same as local food collection, but the meaning is completely different.

If he collects the grain directly, it will definitely cause trouble, and it will be difficult to implement.It is relatively easier to change a method.But no matter what, it was not an easy task for the imperial envoy, probably not only because Chang Yu saved his life.Before, he was so angry that the court was looking far away, and he felt a little helpless, but he changed his mind after a while, and Chang Xile felt that there must be something in it.

Chang Yu's life-saving grace can be repaid only by buying food from Chang Xile, and the latter action should be extra.After all, the snake didn't really bite the imperial envoy, although it was kind, it wasn't that heavy, and it wasn't worth the trouble it caused me.

If he guessed correctly, it should be the origin of the snake that Chang Yu caught that made the imperial envoy change his attitude.Otherwise, the imperial envoy wouldn't even have the intention to investigate when Chang Yu smelled something.Although the imperial envoy insisted on calmness, Chang Xile could clearly feel the anger in his heart.

What is the reason here, Chang Xile doesn't want to explore, and can't.

Those things have nothing to do with him, what he should care about is how to lead the villagers of Taoyuan Village to overcome the tax difficulties together.