Crossing the road to riches

Chapter 69
There are still six days until the end of the year, and all the potatoes have been harvested, and 60 catties of potatoes have been harvested.

Now the price of grain shops has risen to fifty cents a catty of white rice, and those sweet potatoes and yams have long since ceased to be sold.

The worst thing is brown rice, which is not intended to be sold to the common people at the bottom, and they are all doing business with some small money.

The supply is in short supply, and it needs to be rationed for sale every day. Many people in the city can only starve and suffer from cold.

This rice and noodles are expensive, warm and delicious, but how many people will starve to death this winter.

She grows this potato not only, not just to make money, and of course it is not for charity, she just wants to make the environment she lives in more stable. If the world is not stable, how will she do business? robbery.

This is beneficial to the country, the people and the self.

She has already found the warehouse, and today she sent people to beat gongs and drums in the nearby villages to spread the news of the grain sales, presumably there will be many people tomorrow.

But Han's Escort worked hard, and they went back and forth to transport yams into the big yard without a break all night.

The escort team transporting yams bought goods through the door of the backyard, and the door of the small shop in front was already full of people.

They heard that they could buy a catty of yams for six renminbi, and they took all their family belongings and waited here before dawn in eight villages. They were afraid that there would be too many people to buy them, and some of them would walk a few steps slower. I was dumbfounded when I came here, why are there so many people?It's their turn.

One by one shivering in the cold wind.

This shop is very simple, there is not even a table or stool, and there is no box for food, and the yams are directly dumped on the ground.

This time, Wen Hao was also reluctant to leave the gentle hometown of the little husband. She came here to watch, and looked at the mountains of potatoes piled up in the yard. She was also a little excited.

She was hungry before, but she was never hungry. At that time, she had nothing to eat. She put down her face and self-esteem, rummaged through the trash can, and ate leftover bread, fruit, and takeaway biscuits...

She didn't know how many people died of starvation these days, most of them were old people and men.

She is not a savior, she can't do much, but she does her best without harming her own interests.

As soon as the door opened, it was crowded with people and looted, which almost messed up the scene. Wen Mao took two steps back, and the gong sounded.

"Everyone line up, there is enough food, everyone can buy it, if someone makes trouble, we don't sell it here, you can find another place to buy food."

It's much easier to use after saying this.

On sale!
The first one was an old man, followed by several daughters, shaking their hands and pulling out a handful of copper coins from the black socks, among which were broken coins that had been folded in half, some of which were covered with pulp.

It is a tasteful copper coin.

The old man was a little apprehensive, afraid that they would not want the broken copper coins.

This copper coin can be exchanged for a new one, but who would be so troublesome about the matter of a copper plate, basically they will not accept it, and the poor will not bother with a few fragments of copper coins to the government.

directly expelled.

Taking out the damaged copper coin, Wen Mao looked at Wen Hao.

Wen Hao nodded, and Wen Mao let go alone and shouted to the back.

"Six hundred wen, one hundred catties of yams".

The leading old woman knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times.

"Thank you Mrs. Wen, you are really our benefactor."

Wen Hao pursed her lips, she couldn't afford to say this, she was just doing it to make money, if she didn't make money, she might not do it.

"It will get better after this winter".

The woman led two women with empty panniers to pack potatoes, and the next one followed.

One mule still had its tail missing by noon, and there were no more potatoes in the backyard, and it was still on the road. Besides, this mule had to rest.

"Wen Mao, turn it off first, people will not be able to stand it, take a rest for an hour."

Wen Mao looked at the long line outside and was a little hesitant. Do these people outside agree?
The people below panicked when they heard that the door was about to close.

"Ms. Wen, we have been waiting in line for several hours and we haven't bought it yet. Now we don't have a bite to eat at home."

Immediately there was a commotion.

"Mrs. Wen, didn't you say that as long as we have money, we can buy it?"

Wen Hao personally picked up the gong and beat it three times.

"After an hour, continue to sell."

After speaking, he left.

Her people also need to rest, but let the servants open a large pot at the door to heat up hot water and distribute it. Seeing that people inside are crumbling, it is not a good thing to die in front of her door.

Why didn't everyone go directly to Wen's Village to buy the yams? Naturally, she had a reason.

But anyone with a little brain can think of it.

This situation lasted for a full four days and four nights before it ended. Almost the entire village near the town came here, and some even walked for a day from far away.

60 catties of potatoes left 20 catties, and 2400 taels of silver were invested.

When a basket full of copper coins was filled, they were sent directly to the bank to be exchanged for bank notes.

Shopkeeper Chen was jealous again. Either she didn't spread rumors, or she didn't start spreading rumors for some reason.

But now she doesn't dare to spread rumors, it's not like she hasn't seen the long queue for the past four days.

She just couldn't figure out how a small village could conjure so many yams out of thin air.

But she had to blame someone, otherwise she would feel bad, and that person would naturally be Chen Chun'er.

It's all because he's useless. If he had fallen in love with her at the beginning, at least she would have a piece of the pie.

She estimated that the family paid at least 1000 taels.

More than 1000 taels, she may not have made so much money in Chen's Inn for three years.

They got it in four days.

She was timid to be able to do such things, and she was timid to save face.

Don't mess with her in the future, it's better to keep a low profile, don't remind people that she has done this, women can bend and stretch.

But thinking about it, she still couldn't swallow this breath, so she scolded Chen Chun'er who was about to marry again.

"It's really useless. It can't even seduce a woman. Look at that Wen Hao's current appearance. It's been a waste of my life for so many years."

Chen Chun'er lowered her head and remained silent without rebutting.

What can he do as a man?All he can do is accept his fate, if he doesn't, if he offends his mother before getting married, then I'm afraid he won't even give him a dowry.

Seeing that Chen Chun'er didn't answer, shopkeeper Chen felt as if he had punched the cotton with his fist, and his heart was filled with panic.

"You useless thing, if your father hadn't been a bit pretty, you wouldn't have given birth to you, a cheap bastard, a loser!".

In Chen Chun'er's world, the only one who treats him well is his own father. He can endure being insulted by his mother, but he can't bear to be insulted by his mother even after his father is dead.

"Mother, my father died a long time ago. If he hears that he is dead and you still say that about him, I am afraid that he will not rest in peace under the nine springs."

Chen Chun'er's tone was very cold.

Shopkeeper Chen stared angrily, he was already so arrogant before he got married, how could he be counted on after getting married.

"I warn you, even if you get married, you are still a member of my Chen family. If you don't hope for the good of your mother's family, then you will not have a good life in your wife's house, and you will end up with your father."

There was steam in Chen Chun'er's eyes, and he gritted his teeth to suppress his anger. He has no affection for this family.

But it's still his home.

No matter what shopkeeper Chen said next, Chen Chun'er didn't reply.

It was fun to scold, and he left when he felt comfortable.

Wen Hao's sale of yams has saved many people's lives. As long as he eats one yam a day, he will not starve to death.

The food matter is a big deal, and the reputation spread very quickly. The county magistrate soon knew about it, and even the district mayor heard about it.

It's one thing to have so much grain popping up all of a sudden, it's another to have the price.

Now a catty of white rice is [-] yuan, and when there is no disaster, it costs about [-] yuan. Things like artichokes and coarse corn kernels are relatively cheap for about [-] to [-] yuan. You can also ask about Baba’s dried yams.

The grain merchant didn't raise the price for a penny, which is his conscience.

Immediately send someone to speak to the county magistrate, and take the official's pennant to give a good reward. By the way, ask how the yams are grown. It is not easy for a small village to grow so many yams this year is a disaster year.

This potato is not eye-catching to rich and noble families, but it is indeed a life-saving thing for the common people at the bottom.

The county magistrate was even more happy. This is the opportunity for her to make meritorious service. She will be transferred soon. Xicheng County is too poor and it is not a good place. If she brings meritorious service, she will definitely be transferred to a good place.

Thinking of this, she was very excited, so that the male tiger at home would not say that he was useless every day.

Immediately lost the mind to get up from Nian Qiaoqiao's belly.

"I have something to do, it's time to go."

This was the first time that the county magistrate left in half, and he didn't agree. After some comparison, he still chose the magistrate.

Although the other benefactors are rich and good-looking, they can't afford the power. Whether they can continue to be rich is up to the county magistrate.

So he decided to talk to the county magistrate.

Squeezing her snake waist, Jiao Didi said.

"Lord county magistrate, how can you be so wronged Qiaoqiao, Qiaoqiao has been waiting for you here for so many days, Qiaoqiao misses you so much, and you are always on your mind."

Although the county magistrate listened to his heartbeat, he didn't listen to it. The men in the brothel are always coaxing people like this, otherwise there would be so many women lingering around.

Lost ten taels of silver to Nian Qiaoqiao.

"There is something else, next time you come, you can pick up other guests."

Nian Qiaoqiao was taken aback, what is going on, isn't he the concubine of the county magistrate?

It seems that I have to work hard.

Immediately knelt down, Lihua Daiyu was pitiful and a little bit resentful, so loving.

"What did the county magistrate say? You are the only one in Qiaoqiao's heart. She waits hard every day, waiting for you to redeem me. Whether it's a servant or an outsider, Qiaoqiao is willing to do so. You really are like that." Do you live up to Qiaoqiao's affection?".

What is it to redeem a man from a brothel to go back?She doesn't want this reputation anymore?Officials and family members only accept good servants, so they are innocent, and the men in the brothel will laugh at others if they find out.

Let's not talk about the ridicule first, if I go back, I have to pull out all her hair.

But this year Qiaoqiao is a sweet talker, she is willing to raise a little yellow warbler as a concubine, as long as she doesn't take it home, it's a good thing.

Let's not talk about whether he will go home or not. Anyway, he has to be redeemed first.

Looking at Nian Qiaoqiao's pitiful appearance in the rain, let's just think of her as a rescuer.

"Okay, but you must remember to be honest, I don't mind having an extra mouth, and it will save me from coming here every day in the future."

But Wen Rong's ransom is very expensive, especially for a good seed like Nian Qiaoqiao.

Nian Qiaoqiao lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Wen Rong. It's not that he hasn't made trouble before, but how could he know that this is also a wolf in sheep's clothing.

When he made trouble with her, he locked her in a dark place where there was no light, and there was no sound at all, and she was locked all the time.

I don't know how long he was blindfolded, pulled him out, poured oily and greasy liquid food into his mouth, and threw it back after the feeding.

He had to.

After coming here, life is good, and he has his own special servant, but when he sees Wen Rong, he is afraid from the bottom of his heart, so afraid that he can't even think of hatred.

Wen Rong hooked his lips and smiled.

"500 taels".

The county magistrate's eyes widened, what? 500 taels?
"It's only a hundred taels of redemption for a Qingkui man in other buildings."

Wen Rong smiled recklessly, could she not know the details of this year's Qiaoqiao, don't let her out as a demon to harm Wen Hao's husband.

"If it weren't for my good stuff, you wouldn't come to me every day, would you?"

"But don't worry, my lord. I can rent it out for your personal use at a low price. It only costs 20 taels of silver a month, and there is also a servant who can take care of your precious treasure."

This is a good deal, since she will leave in the middle of next year, it is naturally impossible for her to take a brothel man with her.

About six months, at most 120 taels.

"That's all right."

Nian Qiaoqiao tugged on the sleeve of the county magistrate.

"Master County Chief ~".

But it was useless at all, he could only grit his teeth and shut up, at least he could get out of here, as long as he behaved well in the future, there was great hope.

At least he has to go to the county magistrate's backyard and be a decent husband so that he can have a good time with his pillow.

He also knew that the county magistrate's man hadn't had a cub with her yet, so if he could have a child with the county magistrate, it wouldn't be a problem.

It's beautiful to think about.

Soon it was time for Chen Chun'er to be sent out of the house.

Jinmei always felt hot when she held the money in her hand.

Inside are broken silver coins of several renminbi, and there are many copper coins, adding up to more than ten taels in total.

It can be seen that it has been saved for a long time.

He also knew that tomorrow was the day Chen Chun'er would leave.

For some reason, he couldn't help being impulsive.

He took the money to Wen Chun.

Wen Chun was surprised that he hadn't spoken a few words with his good sister's brother, why did he find him today.

"Brother, what do you want from me?"

She called her good sister sister, so naturally she also called him brother.

Jinmei told Wen Chun all the ins and outs of the matter.

Wen Chun trembled while holding the money.

"I see".

After finishing speaking, he turned around and went back to the room. Wen Chun in the room had red eyes and tears.

Fortunately, no one saw it. What does it sound like for a woman to cry?

But she felt sad when she knew that Chen Chun'er was also interested in her.

I looked at the money box for a long time.

Wen Chun went to find Wen Hao.

"My dear sister, I'm sorry, I may have to drag you down."

Looking at Wen Chun's appearance, she knew who it was for, and she couldn't help thinking about it.

Chen Chun'er locked herself in the room, looking at this set of exquisite hairpins, her heart felt tight.

It was worse than when Mrs. Murwin had no results. He felt sore and suffocated.

That woman was obviously so fierce and rude, but after thinking about it, she felt gentle.

If there is such a wife-lord, it should feel very safe.

It's a pity that it doesn't belong to him. Tomorrow he will go in through the back door in a sedan chair and be a kid in his 60s.

Not even a side door, a back door only for servants to enter and exit, one can imagine.

(End of this chapter)