Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Two days later, the whole village held a meeting. Ye Heng and Guo Guo prepared to attend the meeting before leaving.

On this day, Ye Heng arranged for people to go to the provincial capital - Pingjin Prefecture, to inform the prefect and purchase surplus grain to make cotton-padded clothes, cotton trousers, cotton shoes, dry vegetables and other supplies.

Guoguo went to the county and took away the food, medicinal materials and other supplies prepared by Zhang Qingshan.

In the evening, on the school grounds, the whole village, old and young, veterans and teachers, came, all dressed warmly. It wasn't cold at all, with cotton-padded jackets and shoes.

Sun Gui and Jia He sat at the main seat. On either side were the teachers and others. Silver was packed in large baskets and placed on the podium. Every common people

Smiling. An hour later, Sun Gui saw that most people had arrived. He said, "Tonight, we have called all the villagers to hold this meeting. It is the last one this year. There are several important things to discuss. They are related to the future development prospects of our village. First, the development of grain planting in the future. Let me briefly talk about what crops are planted on the land. Sorghum, soybeans, corn, wheat, millet, and rice are the main ones. Secondly, there are cowpeas, mung beans, peanuts, melon seeds, sugar beets, and sugarcane." When Sun Gui said this, someone whispered, "What is sugarcane? What is it used for? Is it edible?" Sun Gui: "Be quiet, I will tell you later. It is better to plant more cotton on wasteland. The price is high and it is affordable.

I'll just briefly explain the details. Village Chief He will lead the team when the time comes. "Okay!" a deafening voice rang out. Sun Gui pressed his hand and spoke again, "Secondly, our village has accepted a lucrative job. It's not much, but it's for the soldiers defending the Great Yan nation, so I've decided to take this job." The villagers shouted, "Next. Let's do it."

Guoguo and Yeheng were sitting in the back. Guoguo whispered, "Not bad, the people are quite conscious." Yeheng: Yeah.

Sun Gui continued, "This is the women's job. We must work hard to do it well. Many soldiers are fighting on the front lines to protect our homes, so that we can live a stable life. But some of them still can't wear cotton clothes, cotton pants, and cotton shoes. So, I want everyone to work hard to make more cotton clothes and cotton shoes." The women shouted, "We will do it, even if we don't make money."

Sun Gui: "Okay. Starting tomorrow, go to Zhang Qing to get the stuff and start working."

The third thing, he laughed. "Just let Jia He say, I'm old." Sun Gui sat down.

Jia He stood up and said, "Uncle Sun has already explained the important tasks we need to complete, so I won't repeat them. There's still some time before spring plowing, so don't rush. Our main task is to make cotton-padded clothes and shoes. Tonight's third major event is the fruit of the entire village's hard work. Hard work always pays off."

Pay wages and bonuses."

The whole audience clapped their hands. Clap, clap! The applause was thunderous! ! It resounded through the sky!

After a while, Jia He said, "Salaries and benefits are paid out together. Whoever gets it can come up and claim it. Everyone gets bonuses, but the pay is different. And the bonuses are given to everyone, regardless of age or gender, as long as they're registered."

"We know." said the people.

Jia He continued, "Each person will receive a bonus of five taels of silver. We'll use the remaining money to buy grain seeds and other things. The undistributed money will be saved by everyone." "We understand. Village chief, just tell us quickly. We're waiting to get the money." He laughed.

"Quiet." Next, I called the roll. Listen carefully. The first half of the year's wages have been paid, and this is for the second half. The Qin Han family, a family of five, has added a child. There's no wages, only a bonus of twenty-five taels of silver. Guoguo stood up and walked to the front of the stage. "I'll collect it for him." Jia He: Okay. Zhang Qing counted out the twenty-five taels. "Here," he signed and sealed. Guoguo smiled. "Okay." She wrote her name and placed her fingerprint.

Jia He looked at it and crossed out one family, just making a mark to indicate that he had taken the bonus.

"The second household is Zhao Ziwu's. There are seven people in the family, and five of them have salaries. The eldest son's wife gets twelve taels of silver, the eldest son gets fifty-five taels of silver, the two grandsons get fifteen taels of silver each, the daughter gets ten taels of silver, and there is a bonus of thirty-five taels of silver, a total of one hundred and forty-two taels of silver. Boss, come up and get the money." Boss Zhang happily went on stage to receive the silver. Zhang Qing: "Here you go, kid." Zhao Lao Da: "Yes, thank you Aunt Qing." Zhang Qing: "Sign." "Okay." Zhang Qing: "Be good to your parents. They will still have money when they are old. Even if you don't make money, you have to take good care of the elderly." Zhao Lao Da said with a smile, "Aunt Qing, don't worry. I can't blame my parents." Zhang Qing: "Go back." "Okay." Zhao Lao Da returned to his seat, gave the money to Zhao Ziwu, and said, "Dad, I don't worry about my money being kept by my parents." Zhao Ziwu: "Okay, but you have to leave some pocket money for your wife, son, and daughter. The children can buy whatever they want. Don't take money too seriously. People are the most important." Zhao Lao Da: "Yes, Dad. Your son knows. You decide." Zhao Ziwu: "Okay." When the old man returned home, he gave his wife twenty taels of silver to spend as she pleased. The wife was also happy. She had only earned a dozen taels, but her father-in-law gave her twenty taels of silver. Old Man Zhao said, "Buy the child whatever he wants. Don't let him go without clothes or food. If you're out of money, ask your parents for it." His wife was delighted. That was their advice. No further elaboration. A harmonious family brings prosperity! Money is secondary to material possessions, not material possessions.

Old Zhao gave the silver to his wife again, "Save it for the eldest son." His wife said, "Yes, I know. This is all from the eldest son's family. The second and third sons also gave me pocket money, and I spent it all on the three children." Old Zhao said, "You are right, daughter-in-law. I am happy that you are the boss of this family..."

Wages and bonuses are still being distributed on the playground...

Taohua Village holds such meetings at least twice a year, and all villagers participate. This is a major event that everyone in the village likes to participate in!

The elderly would come even if they had to support themselves, and newborn babies would be held by their parents. It was the most lively and festive occasion!

Ye Heng and Guo Guo didn’t watch to the end, so they went home to rest.