After Lin Yuxi learned that the land tax was going to be increased, she discussed with Chen Zhongqian, "Our land is farmed by the Third Grandpa's family, and each person has always received half of the harvest. Now let's ask for less."
She originally wanted to use the land on the mountain to grow fruit trees and watermelons, but then she became busy with the affairs of Renji Hall and Shanhe Hall, so she couldn't use it at all. Now she still grows crops.
Now that the imperial court has issued a decree to increase land tax, if the land is planted with other things, the tax will be even higher, so she can stop thinking about planting fruit trees.
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Of course, you are very thoughtful. I haven't even thought of this level yet."
As for why they don't just give up the food, the couple understands in their hearts.
Even if we are relatives, we still need to have boundaries. Excessive kindness will only make the originally close relationship become full of conflicts.
The next day Chen Zhongqian and Lin Xixi went to the Chen family to tell them about the matter. None of the Chen family were willing.
Chen Mingyang said, "Zhong Qian, Joy, I know you and your wife have good intentions, but how can it be like this? With so much land for us to plant, we already have an advantage, and you will suffer the loss if you get half the share."
Chen Zhongqian shook his head, "That's not the case, uncle, if those lands were not cared for by you, they would probably have become wasteland by now."
"I have to go to school every day. Joy has to go into the mountains to collect herbs, go to Renji Hall to be an apprentice, and take care of two children. It's really hard work and I can't even take care of it."
Lin Yuxi said next to him, "Zhong Qian is right. It is precisely because of your family that the land is not abandoned. Now that the court has increased the land tax, we ordinary people have no use talking about it. We can only ask how much we should pay."
How many."
"You have put in so much labor, and it is really inappropriate for us to only focus on harvesting grain. Grandpa, please don't refuse."
The two of them were sincere, and Chen Mingyang could only thank them profusely.
There are many people in the family, and although life is not unbearable, it is good to be able to collect more food. We also plan to send Hao to school in the next two years, which is all money.
Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuexi took their children home, and unexpectedly met Wu on the way. When they met on weekdays, Wu would curl her lips, pretend not to see her, and sometimes make weird remarks.
When I saw them today, they came over directly and said, "Zhong Qian, are you here to see your Third Grandpa again?"
Chen Zhongqian glanced at her, nodded slightly, and said nothing.
Wu continued, "Don't take your grandfather's words to heart. He is actually very happy. You are a descendant of the Chen family. You did well in the exam. Of course he is happy for you, but he is embarrassed to say it."
Chen Zhongqian said directly, "Grandma, just tell me if you have anything."
Wu reached out to touch Xiaoyu's head, "Oh, this kid is getting better and better."
Now the two children are no longer afraid of her, but they certainly can't get close to her. They are a little at a loss when they look at her now.
"If this is what grandma wants to say, then I know it in my heart. I don't care what grandpa thinks. I don't take it to heart."
Wu was a little embarrassed, "We'll have the prefectural exam soon. I heard Zhongda said that you helped him a lot during the county exam. You should also help him in the prefectural exam, right?"
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Yes."
Wu immediately laughed and said, "I knew you wouldn't hold a grudge. We are a family."
He stretched out his hand and said, "Two taels of silver. If grandma feels sorry for Zhongda, give it to him, otherwise he will have to copy books for others to make money."
Wu gritted her teeth and said, "He is your younger brother. You are so embarrassed to ask for two taels of silver. You are really good at making money. Now that your life is better, you don't care about our life and death. If your parents know, everyone underground will
They have no face to see others, and they actually raised such an unfilial son."
Chen Zhongqian didn't care, "Then grandma, don't let me help. My help is not free. Everyone knows this."
"I won't let you help. You are so evil. Who dares to let you help?"
Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi held their children's hands and were about to leave, but Wu stopped them again and talked about another thing.
"You didn't plant the land that was given to you properly. It was a waste to leave it there. Now the court has raised the land tax, and Zhongda has to take the scientific examination. Life at home is not easy. If you don't plant it, let us plant it.
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Both Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi thought she wanted him to help Chen Zhongda, but who knew that this matter was the key point.
"The Third Grandpa's family is planting that piece of land."
Mrs. Wu stared and said, "So what if they are planting? Just take it back. It belongs to our family. I didn't care about it before. But now that life is so difficult, why can't I say a few words?"
Lin Hexi smiled and finally couldn't help but said, "I'm afraid grandma may have remembered it wrong. That piece of land was given to us when the family was divided. Since the family was divided, it's up to us to deal with it. How can we have anything to do with grandma again?"
Is it related?"
Wu gritted her teeth and said, "You have eaten the family's food for so many years, but now you are so arrogant and devoted to others. Where is your face?"
Lin Hexi looked innocent, "I'm just stating the facts. Why is grandma angry?"
"I am also thinking about grandma. The land at home is not good for planting, and we have to go over so much. In the end, we just grow more weeds. The field tax is calculated based on the number of fields. Grandma is sure that the more land at home, the better.
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Wu became suspicious, and Lin Joy added, "Now that my uncle is not at home, only my grandparents and aunts are working in the fields. I'm afraid that after you have been busy for a whole year, you will end up emptying your family wealth to make up for the land tax."
, then what is the picture?"
As soon as the news of the land tax increase reached the village, Wu was concerned about the seven acres of land under Chen Zhongqian's name.
She hadn't thought about anything else. When Lin Yuxi said it now, she was really hesitant.
She came back to her senses and said with a pinched neck, "You should also come back to help us. We really don't have enough manpower at home."
Lin Yuxi was too lazy to pay attention to her. If she didn't get angry, she would be easy to bully, "I don't have time, I'm going home."
The family of four walked around her and left, leaving Wu standing there with her hands on her hips and cursing, without looking back.
"There are only a few acres of land and we can't plant it well. I'm still thinking about our family. There are several people in the family, but none of them work seriously. They wish they could have a good harvest just by sowing the seeds on the ground. If we give them the land, we might as well stay there to make a living."
Weeds.”
Chen Zhongqian said, "Whatever you do with this anger, I won't listen to her."
Lin Yuxi turned her head and glanced at him, "If you are really that stupid, then I will expel you from the house. You go with them."
"Are you willing to do it?"
Lin Joy snorted, "What's the point of being reluctant to part with? It's just a man."
Xiaoyu and Xiaoduo covered their mouths and laughed. Their father and mother were bickering again. They had to run away, or their father would glare at them again.