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After the whole family woke up, Qiao Mingjin took the children out of the inn after waiting for the children to wash up.Great Immortal Doctor

The shopkeeper of the inn obviously got Yue Zhongyao's order, and took the staff to take Qiao Mingjin and others out very enthusiastically, and also enthusiastically introduced what's delicious for breakfast.

Qiao Mingjin thanked the shopkeeper, and took a few children to have a simple breakfast on the street.I bought some rice noodles, oil and salt, and cut a slice of pork belly for my natal family and my grandparents.

So they found their own ox cart, gave them an extra day's care fee, thanked the caretaker, and the family drove the ox cart out of the city gate.

After yesterday's heavy rain, the road was indeed quite muddy.

In this era, the roads are completely dirt roads, and there is no such thing as machine tamping. When it is poured by rain, the roads are full of potholes and muddy.Be very careful not to let the wheels sink into the pit.

Originally, it was only a two-hour journey, but it took an hour longer than usual to arrive at Yunjia Village.

It was originally agreed to go to Yunjia Village to pick up the ox cart after returning from the city yesterday.

Qiao's grandmother, Lan Shi, was very happy to see Qiao Mingjin, so she took Qiao Mingjin to look him over.

This poor child, how long has it been to be frustrated like this.

Seeing that although her temperament has become a lot tougher, Lan still prefers to see the children raised by her single-handedly, being taken good care of by her husband and son-in-law, and staying at home without worrying about food and clothing.

Father Qiao also gave Qiao Mingjin a complicated look.Ever since his daughter and son-in-law separated from each other, Qiao's father has been regretting why he went to Jishang to write letters for others that day?Fortunately, by coincidence, Yue Zhongyao was rescued.

Mingjue and Qiao's mother also returned home quickly.

The family gathered and had a lunch at home.

Ming Heng took one of the two knives of pork belly to his grandparents, and the other was cut up by Mrs. Lan to make it into braised pork.

After eating, the family sat together. Qiao Mingjin glanced at Father Qiao and said, "Father, have you ever thought about running a small private school in our house?"

"Running a private school?" Father Qiao was a little surprised.

Qiao's mother and several younger siblings also looked at Qiao Mingjin after hearing this, and even Lan's also looked at her.

Qiao Mingjin scanned the whole family, and said to Father Qiao: "Yes, Dad. You are not in good health now, and you can't earn a few coppers by writing letters to Jishang every day. And how much business can Jishang have? It’s still hard work. The yard of our house is quite big, and now it’s getting warmer, so we set up a few small tables in the yard to collect some children from Yunjia Village to enlighten them. Take in ten children, one or two hundred cash a month. It’s better than running to the market.”

After speaking, he looked at Father Qiao, and saw Father Qiao's thoughtful expression.

Qiao Mingjin then said: "In addition to teaching, if Dad has spare time after teaching, he can also copy books for others. My daughter asked at the book store in the city, and the book store asked someone to copy books except for some books sold. , as well as the external work of some big families. For example, some copying of Buddhist scriptures and classics. You can earn [-] or [-] yuan for writing one book. You should be able to copy one book in two days. The Buddhist scriptures can also be copied. Not thick."

"Our family didn't have money to buy pens and inks before. If we take our children in, we will have money to buy pens and inks."

Father Qiao was silent after listening.

After hearing this, Mrs. Lan looked at Qiao Mingjin and said, "This job is not bad. Mother Jin, can you ask me clearly, can you get twenty or thirty liters for copying a book or Buddhist scriptures?"

"Yes, grandma. And some big families and bookstores provide pens, inks and paper. I'm afraid that the pens, inks and paper used by the copyists are not good. Those Buddhist scriptures are to be offered in front of the Buddha. It doesn't take much to teach children enlightenment. For a long time, four hours in the morning and afternoon would be good enough, and I should have time to transcribe.”

After hearing this, Lan said, "Well, this is much better than pushing desks and chairs to Jishang to write letters for others. Even if your father doesn't have time, Mingjue and I can help copy it."

Ming Jue also nodded vigorously.

Lan said again: "Your father and I can't help your mother with the work in the field. Now the family listens to you and wants to raise chickens and mountain rabbits. Your father and I will work at home. If we can earn money for the family Some money, maybe it can be used by Ming Jue to study in the city at that time. Ming Heng is also old, and he has only studied with your father for a few days, and has never attended a private school. This family will use it everywhere Money. Your father still needs to take one or two doses of medicine from time to time, and save some money to buy medicine."

Qiao Mingjin was still happy after hearing Lan's words.

Ordinary scholars are unwilling to condescend to copy Buddhist scriptures for wealthy families or copy books for bookstores. They always feel that they smell of copper and lose their worth.

But my grandmother was enlightened, and fortunately, Father Qiao was not pedantic either.

Father Qiao was silent for a while, and then said: "The village head of Yunjia Village also asked Dad to ask Dad to run a private school. It's just that our family didn't have enough food before, and there was no spare room at home. Now the weather is getting worse. Nuan, it is also feasible to teach in the courtyard. If you pay less? I am afraid that someone in the village will send their children to enlightenment. Copying some books and Buddhist scriptures for others in their father’s spare time can also reduce the burden on the family.”

Qiao Mingjin laughed after hearing this, and said, "Okay, tomorrow I will deliver firewood to the city, and I will go to the bookstore to help my father get the work back."

Father Qiao nodded.

The Lan family and Qiao's mother were listening and said: "Jin Niang, you have to pay attention to your body, how can you do this job of chopping firewood? If you can't cut the rough firewood, you can pick up some thin firewood and sell it." Just sell it, earning less money is better than ruining your body. Wan'er is still young."

Qiao Mingjin smiled and said, "Grandma, mother, don't worry. I will pay attention."

He asked again: "Have you eaten the cattail vegetables I asked my cousin and Mingjue to bring back the day before yesterday? Today I earned a few taels of silver just by selling cattail vegetables. The cattail vegetables can still be sold for a while, and the next day I will sell them." I will send a few bundles to the restaurant, so the family will be more relaxed."

As he said that, he took out his purse and wanted to leave some money for the family.

Mrs. Lan hurriedly stopped her, held her hand and said: "Now the family is not short of anything, Ming Heng and Ming Qi are following you again, the family lacks the rations of the two of them, and the food is all produced in their own land , there is nothing to spend at home. But you, the land is not even an acre, you have to spend money to buy everything you eat, and you keep the money. If you have spare money, take it easy, chop the firewood slowly, don’t suffer hurt."

Qiao Mingjin pushed it a few times, but Lan's and Qiao's mother didn't accept it, so he had no choice but to tuck the purse into his arms again.

"Mother, grandma, raise more chickens at home. Now the eggs are very easy to sell in the city. It's also good to keep the chickens and keep the eggs. I don't know if the mountain rabbits can be raised. Let's try it first. If it can be done, it will also be an item in the future.”

Mother Qiao and Lan Shi both nodded.

Lan said again: "Jinniang, the cattail leaves brought back by Mingjue the day before yesterday are delicious. No, your aunt searched everywhere yesterday. Although there is no lake in this Yunjia Village, the cattail catkins are very delicious. It’s still common. But how did you know this cattail grass is edible?”

Qiao Mingjin smiled and said, "I saw it in a book by chance. The vegetables I planted at home haven't sprouted yet. I thought of it because I wanted to save some money. I didn't expect to see it in a restaurant in the city." Sold it instead."

A few people chatted about this cattail grass.

Everyone knows that this cattail grass is as tough as silk, and it cannot be moved by a rock.The cattail grass that grows in the water is only cut to weave mats and ropes, but I never thought it could be eaten...

Before he knew it, he stayed in Yunjia Village for more than an hour, and when Qiao Mingjin urged Mingheng to go to his uncle's house to look for cousin Yunjin, that Yunjin came to the door with someone.