After being rejected, he emptied the mansion and went into exile

Shen Jinyao noticed the reactions of the people around her, and she even asked Ma Liang about it last night.

How much do you usually pay a bricklayer to build a house?

Ma Liang said that building a house in a village is usually free.

It’s just that when it comes to raising the beam, a grand banquet is held for the guests.

If you go to the city to build a house for someone, some wealthy families may give you fifty cents.

But there are also those who give more than ten or twenty cents.

Shen Jinyao observed that the houses in Wuhe Village were all made of earthen bricks.

This is because there are no mountains here, so it is difficult to find bamboo or stones.

However, Shen Jinyao did not find where the cave in Wuhe Village was used to make bricks.

The brick-making guys, Ma Liang and others also know a little bit, but the workload is too huge.

There are thirty of them in total, and even if everyone works, it will take several months.

So Shen Jinyao said twenty cents. The reason she didn't say more was because Wuhe Village was originally poor, and giving too much might not be a good thing.

Besides, their family was confiscated and exiled, and being too rich would definitely arouse suspicion.

Shen Jinyao continued, "I know twenty cents isn't a lot, but the Shen family's money was confiscated, and the money I have now was earned while on the road."

"I wonder if Uncle Li would agree?"

Before Uncle Li could think of what to say, the surrounding area was already in an uproar.

"Twenty wen. If all seven of us go, it would be over a hundred wen a day."

"You don't know how to count, but you've made a mistake in counting money."

"It's only twenty cents, not much."

"That's building a house in the city. Who pays for building a house in Wuhe Village?"

"Uncle Li wouldn't disagree, would he?"

"Why would you disagree with that? We can barely make ends meet."

……

Uncle Li heard everything everyone said. He glared at the people around him, saying they were really short-sighted.

He thought about it and was about to speak.

But then Shen Jinyao started talking again, "I guess everyone doesn't believe that I can make money. I bought some food on the road that can be grown in dry land."

"Yesterday I saw the land in our village. It's very similar to the land in those places. I wonder if we can grow some food."

"I just happened to come and talk to Uncle Li about this. If potatoes really grow, not only will our Wuhe Village not starve, I believe we will also gain face in the county and even the state capital."

The flesh on Uncle Li's face trembled. He didn't expect that the eldest daughter of the Shen family would be so eloquent.

She said all sorts of good and bad things, and he really couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

He was not interested in the twenty cents for building a house.

What really moved him was the potato seeds that Shen Jinyao mentioned.

He had heard about potatoes from people in the military camp.

That is the food of people from the Western Regions.

As for how to plant it, I haven't heard yet.

So he asked Shen Jinyao excitedly: "Do you really have seeds?"

Shen Jinyao nodded, "It's absolutely true. We can start planting after we finish building the house."

In fact, it can be planted now, but Shen Jinyao can't say that.

Otherwise, who would build a house for her?

The surrounding villagers were a little confused when they heard the news.

What are potatoes?

You mean food?

What else can they grow to eat?

Because they are close to the military camp, they haven't grazed sheep here for many years.

Therefore, they usually just rely on that little bit of food to make ends meet.

But more people don't believe in potatoes and are not very interested in them.

What they care more about is the twenty cents.

Uncle Li glanced at the elders and Sun Lang. Some of them nodded, while others shook their heads.

Uncle Li felt that this matter still needed to be discussed with the clan elders in person.

After all, throughout history, no outsider has ever been able to stay in Wuhe Village.

Uncle Li then showed an awkward expression. He pondered and said, "Well... our cave house has not been used for many years. It can no longer be used..."

Shen Jinyao said: "To thank everyone for their help, we have repaired the cave."

Uncle Li wanted to say something, but he heard sobbing.

Looking down, it turned out to be Shen Jinyao.

"Uncle Li is in a real dilemma. Why don't we just go live in another village like the others?"

"Alas, it's a pity that my brothers are both talented in literature and martial arts, and I want them to help the village."

"Let's not talk about anything else. My fourth brother Zhixin studied under a famous doctor. He can definitely treat headaches and fevers without any problems."

"There are also my third brother Shen Zhixue and eldest brother Shen Zhizheng. They are both very talented and my eldest brother was even the top scholar."

"And my second brother Shen Zhiyong might become a general in the future."

"Even the youngest, Shen Zhiye, is best at accounting. He will be doing business with me in the future."

Shen Jinyao's words shocked the Shen family. They didn't expect Shen Jinyao to say this.

"Well, it seems we have to live somewhere else."

"It's just that I don't know how to explain this to General Xiang... In that case, we'll take our leave."

After Shen Jinyao finished speaking, she did not kowtow, but stood up directly and then helped Tingyao and Leyao up.

She left in front of everyone, holding Xiaojiu and Xiaoshi.

After Shen Jinyao left, the door of the village chief's house was almost broken down by the crowd.

"What are you doing?"

Uncle Li shouted at the top of his lungs, but it didn't make much difference. They were only quiet for a second or two.

"Uncle Li, let us in and discuss this together."

"What else is there to discuss? If we continue discussing, the Shen family will run away."

"Humph, you just believe whatever that young lady from the Shen family says?"

"What's the big deal? I'll pay her for a day's work. If I don't pay her, I'll just take it away from her."

"That's right, if you don't want to go, don't stop us from making money."

……

The villagers had different opinions and were basically divided into three factions.

There are those who agree to build the house, those who disagree, and a group that is neutral.

Uncle Li took out a firewood stick from the house and shouted, "Is this the end? Everyone, go home and wait. I'll tell you the results after discussing it with the elders."

Uncle Li felt a little dizzy. This was the first time that the villagers had caused trouble since he became the village chief of Wuhe Village.

The villagers saw that Uncle Li was really angry, and then looked at the sullen-faced clan leaders of each family, and finally gradually calmed down.

Several clan leaders and Sun Lang were invited into the yard by the village chief.

But before Aunt Zhou could close the door, several young men came in.

Aunt Niu didn't know what she was thinking about, but she turned around and ran away.

"Aunt Niu, where are you going?"

"I have to go and take a look at it quickly. Don't let the Shen family run away now. Where will I find them then?"

When the wives nearby heard this, they all followed.

That’s not the Shen family?

That’s the God of Wealth, how can we just let him go?

If people from other villages earn this money, they will suffer from sleepless nights until the New Year.