The self-reversal of the cannon fodder fat wife

The atmosphere became much warmer, and Yinuo took the opportunity to repeat his suggestion that they go to Pengcheng.

"It will soon be late autumn, and winter is coming. Dad won't have much farm work to do. As time goes by, there will be fewer crops to grow."

"Big brother, the same thing. The prey also needs to survive the winter, so they all hide. You have all seen it these days. It takes several days of waiting to catch a few rabbits. Even if you sell them all, the rice you buy won't last for a few days."

"Look at Xiaodong. He is older than Hongge'er and the others, but he has not yet started to learn. It's not that he doesn't like to study, but that he doesn't have the opportunity to study."

"It's a problem to feed and clothe the family. In winter, we can only eat rice and bean soup. How can we afford to send him to school?"

The four of them were looking at three children squatting and playing on the ground outside the yard. Teng Runhong was writing on the ground with a stick, teaching Yi Xiaodong.

Wu Fang's eyes were wet. She had also thought about letting her child have a bright future like her brother-in-law and become a scholar. This way, he wouldn't have to be like his father, who had a lot of strength but could only make a living.

Yi Cheng also looked at his son with a guilty look on his face.

Yi Yuan even sighed.

Yinuo then said: "Let's take a long-term view!"

"When Xiaohao becomes successful in the future and wants to go to the capital to be an official, you guys will have to follow him, right?"

"The number one scholar's parents, brothers and sisters-in-law have never seen the world. Not to mention that you will cause trouble for him, even you will be pointed at when you go out."

"Are you happy with this kind of day?"

"Besides, my brother and sister-in-law are still so young. Are you willing to waste your life like this?"

Yi Cheng was the first to speak up: "Of course I don't want to!"

"I don't know how successful I will be, but I also want to build a world for my parents, wife and children with my own hands!"

Wu Fang was deeply moved after hearing this. She felt that she had married the right person.

As long as he has such a heart, that is enough.

Yinuo disagreed: "Brother, you think so, but have you put it into action?"

"Anything without action is just wishful thinking!"

Yi Cheng nodded: "Sister, big brother knows!"

"After what happened yesterday, I have other plans."

"I was originally planning to wait for you to go back, and then I would go to the county town to look for a job, see if there was any place that was hiring long-term workers, and then I would go and work for them."

Now it was Lin Xia and her husband and Wu Fang's turn to look at Yi Cheng in surprise. They had never expected that he would have such an idea.

Lin Xia asked with some concern: "Is it possible? It's not that easy to find a long-term worker!"

Yi Cheng nodded firmly: "Yes!"

"Mother, let it go. No matter how hard it is, I will try my best."

Wu Fang was so moved that she burst into tears: "Boss, I believe you!"

"When my leg heals, I'll go with you!" Yi Yuan made the decision right away.

Yinuo was extremely happy. She didn't expect that the first person to change was her honest elder brother. Even her taciturn father was so responsible when faced with major issues.

She was glad that they had taken the first step. As long as they wanted to change the status quo, the rest would be much easier.

"I have a farm outside Pengcheng. I also bought a large piece of hilltop to raise chickens, ducks and pigs. I also plan to make some new and exotic food to sell in the winter, but I don't have the manpower."

"Now all those people are called by your brother-in-law from the capital, but they need a lot of long-term workers. The capital is far away, and distant water cannot quench nearby fires."

"I have been looking for people in Pengcheng and have encountered several unreliable people. All my chickens and ducks have died. I don't dare to keep them anymore."

"Why can't you be so kind as to help me?"

Wu Fang's eyes lit up and she pounded her palm.

"Oh, my sister-in-law is right. It costs money to hire outsiders. My father also needs long-term labor. Why don't we go to my sister-in-law's place to work?"

Yinuo smiled. Sister-in-law is really smart and wise!

Lin Xia hesitated: "Our ancestors have lived here for generations, and we still have our fields here. If we leave, what will happen to these fields?"

Teng Ke gave timely advice: "Good farmland cannot be sold. Xiaohao wants to take the imperial examination and needs the identity of a good citizen. The family must have land!"

His words hit the nail on the head for Yi Yuan and Lin Xia.

"That's right, no way!"

But then he heard Teng Ke say: "There is nothing to grow on the good farmland now. When spring comes, you can give the good farmland to reliable people in the tribe for free. All you need is to give them 100 dan of rice in return."

Yi Yuan has been farming for decades, and as soon as he heard Teng Ke’s words, he knew he was reliable.

"We have 40 mu of good land. If we cultivate it well, we will have no problem producing 80 dan of rice. Next year we won't have to pay taxes. We can keep 20 dan of rice and sell the rest. Then our family will be rich."

Yinuo and Tengke looked at each other. It seemed that everyone was not just working hard, but also had their own ideas.

Taxes were very heavy in ancient times. Their family had two sons and one daughter-in-law, and the annual tax and tribute were two thousand coins, which was two taels of silver. The grain tax was eight shi. When the harvest was good, after selling the grain and paying the taxes, their family would only have three or four taels of silver and five shi of rice left, which was their annual expenses.

This is the bullshit logic under the imperial autocracy. Everything requires money, and it is all obtained by exploiting the people.

Yinuo then persuaded them: "If you go to Pengcheng, you will all have extra income, and you will have extra money to send Xiaodong to school. Isn't that good?"

She knew that in this family, their greatest hope was Yi Hao, followed by Yi Xiaodong. As long as it was for the future of these two people, they would consider it carefully.

My eldest brother and father are both hardworking and down-to-earth. They can definitely do things in a down-to-earth manner. My mother and sister-in-law are both bold and aggressive. They are not afraid of dealing with people and are quite ruthless, especially my sister-in-law, who is a little smart and knows how to deal with things.

If four people start a small business together, as long as they work hard, they will definitely achieve success.

Wu Fang was already eager to make a move at this time. She didn't care. She would be wherever the head of the family and the children were. She was definitely concerned about such a good thing as letting the children go to school.

Lin Xia and Yi Yuan were still a little hesitant. After all, they were old and had never left here, so they always felt uneasy.

As for Yi Cheng, he was the first to express his opinion: "Sister, I'll go with you!"

"As long as I can make money, I can do it!"

Yinuo was overjoyed, and even Tengke did not expect that the first person to agree was his brother-in-law.

He patted Yicheng on the shoulder: "Brother, you are a real man!"

Yi Cheng puffed out his chest proudly and even patted it: “That’s right!”

Yinuo didn't want to push too much: "Dad, Mom, sister-in-law, you two should discuss this matter!"

She changed the subject and said, "I decided to bring you back to the capital on a whim. I brought a lot of cloth and cotton with me this time. I also wanted you to make a few quilts for you to use during the winter!"

The heavy atmosphere suddenly became relaxed again. Everyone discussed the clothes, shoes and quilts. Finally, seeing that it was getting late, they packed up and went back to their rooms.