If it is not on the household registration card, then it will be a disaster. It is a "black household" in the Ming Dynasty, and black households are the targets of the Ming Dynasty government's key crackdowns.

If a theft occurs in the local area, before the criminal is caught, the government will first find the criminals to investigate one by one. Even if they are not responsible, they will still be suspected by the government.

In short, in the Ming Dynasty, if you did not have a household registration and became a black household, it would be really difficult.

The reason why Liu Yu'e said this is because if you dig a hole and bury people casually, then there will be no way to deal with the household registration issue. If it is not dealt with, it will bring endless trouble to the living people.

When Gu Heng heard Liu Yu'e's introduction, he couldn't help but ask: "What is the specific trouble?"

"Miss, you also know that our household registration will be checked regularly. The local government will check whether the number of people registered in the original household registration has changed. If a person dies, then according to government regulations, the corresponding household registration needs to be cancelled."

"And women like me who need to "sell their bodies to bury their fathers" mostly follow their parents in foreign lands, which means our household registration is not here." Beautiful lady Liu Yu'e replied.

"Then if you want to keep your household registration, what can you do?" Gu Heng asked.

"There are two ways. The first is to transport my parents' bodies back to their hometown for burial, and at the same time report them to the government to cancel my parents' household registration."

"Another way is for me to settle in the area where my parents died."

After hearing what Liu Yu'e said, Gu Heng couldn't help but ask: "Your first method is not feasible. You have been reduced to selling yourself. What can you use to pay for the transportation of your parents' remains? Secondly,

What method? How to do it?"

"Miss, what you expected is good, and the second method seems feasible, but it should be noted that if I want to settle in the place where my parents died, I need to issue a certificate to the local government."

"This certificate is to prove my identity and that the deceased is indeed my parents. But the problem is that this certificate cannot be just a piece of paper. The best and most direct way is to have a grave where my parents are buried, and,

The regulations of this tomb must also meet the government’s standards for verification and reporting.”

"Otherwise, it would be impossible for the government to let me settle there."

As soon as Liu Yu'e finished speaking, Gu Heng said: "What you mean is that if you just dig a hole and bury your parents, then point to the grave and say these are your parents, not to mention whether the regulations of the grave are up to standard, just say this

If you do this, the government won’t recognize it. Right?”

"Yes, because if a robber kills someone, digs a hole somewhere and buries him, and then tells the government that there are his parents inside, will he escape the punishment of the law?

?" Liu Yu'e replied with an example.

"I understand that the government must ensure that the graves comply with regulations, to a certain extent to prevent this from happening. If you do not do this, then you will face the cancellation of your original household registration, and you will not be able to settle in a new place.

In the end, it became a real "black house"." Gu Heng said according to his own understanding.

"My lady's understanding is good. In addition to being targeted by the government, my personal safety is not guaranteed. At the same time, I need "road guidance" wherever I travel, which is proof of identity and a letter of introduction. It is impossible to have a black account.

Those who have these things have no choice but to move forward." Liu Yu'e further said.

"So, you people who "sold your body to bury your father", in addition to wanting a piece of land to bury your parents, you also need someone to help you solve the household registration problems you encountered due to the death of your parents, including building the tomb to meet the standards.

And all of this requires money. If you don’t have money, you have no choice but to sell yourself." Gu Hengdao.

"Yes, Miss, there is one last question, which is about the funeral ceremony."

"This point is not particularly important, but it is also one of the reasons. People in the world attach great importance to things after death. There has long been a saying that "death is like life", including "rest in peace" and other sayings, all originate from this

Therefore, after a person passes away, as long as he has the conditions, he will be very concerned about the funeral ceremony and process."

"I..." Liu Yu'e hesitated before speaking.

"Do you want me to help you follow tradition when burying your parents?" Gu Heng asked.

"Yes, Miss, if you can bury my parents properly, even if you don't want to buy me, I will always follow you and do anything for you!" Liu Yu'e said very seriously and sincerely.

"Don't worry, although the cost of funerals needs to be based on financial strength, the rich are not afraid of spending money, so they will naturally make a big deal, while the poor have no money and cannot meet the standards of the rich, but at least the general process will be

Try your best to follow the tradition. For example, coffins, various sacrificial supplies, etc."

"But since I promise you, I will bury your parents properly. I will never bury your parents like ordinary poor people. Because they are so poor, in the end they just find a few tattered clothes, wrap their parents and bury them, or they can say anything casually.

A coffin or something.”

"I will find a burial place for your parents, I will also solve your own household registration problem, and I will also allow your parents to be buried in a dignified manner." Gu Heng solemnly promised.

"Thank you, Miss. If it weren't for Miss, if I had to meet these three points, I wouldn't know what to do except sell myself as a slave!" Liu Yu'e knelt down and kowtowed to thank Gu Heng again.

Gu Heng quickly helped Liu Yu'e up and looked at the beautiful Liu Yu'e in front of him, who looked at him with a grateful face. Gu Heng only felt a little regretful: Why didn't he dress as a man? What if at this moment, he was a man?

Yes, if he is still a rich and beautiful man, I guess this beauty will be willing to commit himself to him, and he will have a wife!

However, I can only keep this regret in my heart! I can’t even say it out loud, because no one will believe me!

Forget it, just be a good old man who does good deeds without asking for anything in return! Gu Heng thought of this and quickly ordered someone to tell Hong Chengchou, who was walking slowly in a carriage ahead, to help him handle Liu Yu'e's affairs.

After all, Hong Chengchou was the governor of Jiliao and was currently trusted by Chongzhen. Officials in this town, including Shanhaiguan not far ahead, would sell Hong Chengchou's face. Hong Chengchou casually sent his subordinates to tell the local government that he would provide money and people.

, this matter is solved perfectly!

The facts turned out to be as Gu Heng expected. For Gu Heng's sake, Hong Chengchou was happy to help out with this small favor. After arriving at Shanhaiguan, he sent his cronies to communicate with the local officials. Gu Heng provided money and people to bring Liu Yu'e's parents into the spotlight.

Big funeral. Liu Yu'e also regained a new household registration and no longer had to sell herself to anyone!
Chapter completed!