The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 53
Uncle Li watched from the side without saying a word, his expression majestic and indifferent.

He knew in his heart why Li Rui lost his temper. It was because these children were not serious and did not understand the painstaking efforts of adults.

To put it bluntly, Xiu Niang gave too much and ate too much. The children felt that life was better, and it didn't matter whether they studied or not. My Li family has a family and a county magistrate. I will not marry low no matter what, just recognize the word.

"Everyone stand up."

Uncle Li flashed out from the door.

Regardless of gender, all the children stood upright, lowered their heads, and remained silent.

Uncle Li has been the village chief for 20 years and has great authority. Children are afraid of him.

"Come out and go to the fields. I have something to explain."

"Here."

No one dared to disobey the village chief's order. Not only would they not win if they went home to complain, they would also be beaten.

Everyone came to the field. The field had been harvested, but there were still some ears of rice that had not been picked clean. Usually, the elderly and children had to take time in the afternoon to pick it up. It must not be wasted.

"Come on, plow the ground, pick rice ears, and change hands after an hour. Regardless of gender, everyone must work. If you don't want to learn, then don't learn, and go to work in the fields."

Uncle Li sneered, "If you don't want to live a good life, just work hard in the fields for me."

The second uncle took the cow-beating whip, threw it on the ground, and roared, "Work, put on the rake, plow the ground for me, and pick up rice ears in front."

There were still people working in the fields, and they all looked over curiously.

The boys and girls were all grown up, and they were not completely ignorant. This time, being stared at by their elders, they felt extremely embarrassed and angry, their faces were burning, and they wished they could dig a hole and get in.

Snapped!
Another whip was thrown hard at the leading boy. He was still a scholar.

"what."

He screamed in pain.

"Just work while you're still alive. I think you are bastards and don't deserve others to treat you well. You girls are the same. It's all in vain that your aunt worked so hard to plan for you and gave you a chance to learn your skills. You don't care about any of them." After playing around with it for three to five days, he got lazy and worked for me."

Second Uncle Li whipped the leading boy and girl several times.

The children were so frightened that they yoked the plow. It was for oxen and only poor people yoked it to them. Those who couldn't afford an ox had to plow the land themselves.

Children are picking ears of rice in the field, and some people are plowing the field. After harvesting, they need to double the land in time to make it easier to use in the coming year.

"Hurry up. If you are slow, I will slap you. If you don't learn your skills seriously, you will be forced to do hard work. Let you study and learn your skills. The wind and rain will not blow you away. If you are not serious or careful, then you are only worthy of doing hard work."

Uncle Li was behind him and whipped him from time to time.

The old man took a look and waved his hand, "Go to work and see what you want."

The elders glared at them and went to work, and no one dared to stand up and speak.

Just give him two lashes. The naughty kid has a thick skin and won't kill anyone. He needs a lash.

Even Yingzi and Qing'er were plowing the ground with rakes, and sweat was falling on the ground. It was still very hot, and Qiuhu's power was still very strong. After a while, all the children's backs were wet with sweat. The front and back of the clothes turned into two colors, dark and light, and sweat dripped down his cheeks.

"Hurry up, you won't be allowed to eat until you finish reading."

This is the first time Uncle Li has lost his temper.

An aunt felt sorry for her children and asked in a low voice: "What happened to the children? Why is the village chief so angry? I haven't seen the village chief in years and he is angry. Should we fight when we go home?"

"I don't know what happened."

"Mom, I know. I saw Brother Rui run away from Congxue in anger. It must be that they have drifted away these days."

"It's possible that the brat in my family has been teased and teased by relatives and children in the past few days. My man has been drinking heavily for several times. I thought it must have something to do with it."

"Go home and continue fighting."

The gray-haired fourth grandmother spoke to a group of daughters-in-law with a straight face.

"What should I do if the man drinks?" My aunt also started to mutter. She drank so much all day long that she didn't know how high the sky was.

"Let your grandpa beat him. Brother, go to the ancestral hall after dinner."

"to make."

The grandpa also had a serious face. He didn't expect that even the children would be affected so quickly.

In just one month, the drunkards, braggarts, and children were running around and playing, and they had no time to think about studying. This was just three more people, nothing more.

Xiu Niang was far-sighted and had expected this scene a long time ago. The previous atmosphere of hard work and hard study was all gone. They were just a bunch of undisciplined people. The difference between before and after was too big.

"After dinner, go to the ancestral hall. We old guys have something to say."

"Yes."

It was getting dark, so the second uncle asked the children to go directly to the ancestral hall without giving them any food.

The women finished cleaning the kitchen and went to the ancestral hall.

"I'm calling everyone here today. I have something to say. I remember I said that drinking, drinking and gambling are not allowed in the village. Anyone who breaks the clan rules will stand up and wait to be punished."

"These are just three candidates. Look at how arrogant you are. I can't hold you back anymore. Go to heaven. You have set a good example for the children. Stand up."

Fourth grandfather threw his book and became furious.

The young man who was drinking and gambling stood up and walked forward, his head lowered in despair.

"Put the stools on and let's hit each other, fifty boards each."

Grandpa Six invited the young master to come over and play with the board.

One by one, the one who drank, drank and gambled the most was pinned down on a long bench and beaten with a wooden board.

The sound of the board hitting the meat was crisp and the skin almost burst open.

"I asked you to bet money. Remember this meal today. You little brats, I will give you the board to record the accounts."

"The three candidates are honest and honest, but you flew into the sky happily first. What a joke. You must have eaten too much shit."

The fourth grandfather angrily pointed at their noses and cursed.

Everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to reply.

"And you girls, your life is so good. In order for you to study and learn the rules, the village has spent money and worked hard to get your parents to agree to your study. You, Auntie Ping, went from house to house to persuade you, Your words are all worn out. You see this in your eyes. Now that I have given you a chance, but you don’t study hard, then go home and work and save some money. Grandma Wang is here with money. of."

The grandfather pointed at Grandma Wang and looked at the children, his eyes full of disappointment and pain.

During this month, he saw the villagers being smug and complacent, eating wine, bragging, and gambling in the village, making everyone feel elated.

The girls stood up and lowered their heads, sobbing slightly, their faces flushed with shame.

"You have let down our hearts."

The grandfather had tears in his eyes, his tone was gentle, but his weight was extremely heavy.

"Starting from tomorrow, the children will work together in the fields in the afternoon. No one can run away. Those who don't study hard will be assessed every three months. If they quit the family studies and go home to farm, the maintenance fee for the year will be refunded."

"what?"

The villagers were shocked and serious.

"The Clan Academy is a place for studying, not a place for living and eating. Now I will read to you the new rules of the Clan Academy and Clan Rules."

The old man unfolded the paper and began to read it one by one.

The girls and children stood there listening, wiping their tears secretly. They were all ashamed today. They were embarrassed and they had let down their elders.

(End of this chapter)