Crossing the Splendid Farmhouse

Chapter 31

Hearing the discussion on the ox cart, even the old grandson who was driving the cart asked curiously and suspiciously.

"What? 220 taels is too little, but it costs 230 taels..."

This time, Li Laosan and Liu Laosi almost spoke in unison, and the surprise and curiosity on their faces couldn't be stopped.

"Third Uncle Li, Uncle Liu, and ten taels of silver is our annual rent."

Faced with the blazing gossip between Li Laosan and Liu Laosi, Tang Lier had no choice but to satisfy their curiosity.Anyway, after a few days, news of these things will definitely spread, and it will be impossible to hide them.

It's better to tell the truth of the matter by yourself like now.

"A year's rent costs ten taels of silver? Chestnut, Uncle Li has to say, you really don't understand the current market for renting houses. Even in the town, renting a house with two courtyards costs only three taels of silver a year." Money. A house like yours can’t be rented out for a tael a year.”

Li Laosan's shocked and unbelievable expression made Tang Li'er blush.

The rent of ten taels of silver a year was not proposed by her own initiative...

How did she know that the rent was so cheap at this time?
"Uncle Li, don't talk about it, you're almost bleeding if you don't see Chestnut? The rent fee of ten taels of silver a year was proposed by Chestnut..."

Seeing that Tang Lier was blushing, Tang Qiao hurriedly stopped Li Laosan and Liu Laosi from continuing to talk about the rent.

Although Tang Qiao was not at the scene of what happened last night, Tang Lier explained it in detail when he returned home.

He was already distressed by the ten taels of silver for a year's rent last night...

You know, at this time, the craftsmen's wages are cheap, and the materials are not expensive. With ten taels of silver, their family can start to build a wider shack by themselves for a while...

"Even if Uncle Tang and Aunt Wu proposed by Chestnut themselves, they shouldn't agree. Chestnut is just a child, they are not. Besides, if Boss Tang's family is not renting a house in the town, Uncle Tang and Aunt Wu will not know Is the house price in the town?"

Liu Laosi and Li Laosan looked at each other, and both of them sighed inwardly at the same time.

This Mr. Tang usually doesn't seem like an unkind person, why is it his turn to be so confused when it comes to family affairs...

They talked all the way, and time passed by quickly.Tang Li'er didn't even feel the various discomforts of riding the ox cart, the ox cart had already arrived in town.

The old grandson charged them two big bucks for the fare alone, but when it was Tang Kun's turn, he insisted on only charging Tang Kun four big bucks.

"Niece Chestnut is going to the town for the first time, and she is a child again, so where does she need the fare? Hurry up, and we'll go back to the village before lunch."

The old grandson took the money, waved to them with a smile, and then drove the ox cart to a shade of a tree, chatting with those who were driving the ox cart together.

Tuanshan Town got its name because three sides of the town are surrounded by towering mountains, and only one side is connected to Fucheng.

Although the high mountains on three sides surrounded Tuanshan Town and almost cut off contact with the outside world, they were also a natural barrier, preventing Chiyue Kingdom from staring at it like a tiger.

Chiyue Kingdom was originally the land of King Wu of the Great Chu Dynasty.

However, since the son of King Wu was brutally killed in the capital, King Wu has turned against him.He proclaimed himself emperor in his own land, and no longer paid tribute to the Great Chu Dynasty.He abolished the concubine whom the emperor of Chu had bestowed on him, and married another saint from the Chiyue Sect as the queen, and established the Chiyue Kingdom.

Since then, the Chiyue Kingdom has waged wars year after year. They are ambitious and want to seize the vast and fertile land of Great Chu and expand their territory.

Fortunately, Da Chu has Zhang Meng, the god of war.

God of War Zhang Meng was born in a family of generals. He was familiar with military books since he was a child, and he followed his father to fight against enemies at a young age.Starting from the humblest soldier, relying on numerous military exploits and stepping on the blood and bones of countless people, he guarded the southern gate for the Great Chu Dynasty.

Legend has it that Zhang Meng, the god of war, was born with supernatural power but his face was as white as jade. He was a famous handsome general.Legend has it that Zhang Meng guarded Chiyueguan for a long time and rarely returned to Beijing once.However, the only time in 12 years when he returned to Beijing to report on his duties, he provoked the only daughter of Emperor Chu Ye, Princess Chu Yue.

Since she was a child, Princess Chuyue wanted the rain for the rain and the wind for the wind. Only Zhang Meng, the god of war at that time, was more than respectful to her, but he repeatedly avoided her gestures of love.In the end, he even left without saying goodbye, avoiding all the eyes and ears of the eldest princess, and went back to Chiyue Pass alone.

It was the eldest princess, Chu Yue, who was not reconciled, and personally asked for the imperial edict to marry her, forcing Zhang Meng to return to Beijing to marry her.

After getting married, Princess Chu Yue followed her husband to Chiyue Pass and guarded the gate of Da Chu together with Zhang Meng regardless of her wealth.

Every first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year, the Mingxiang House in Tuanshan Town will hold a tea party.

There is a large open space next to Mingxiang Building.

The so-called talk tea party is that Mingxianglou prepared a stage in the open space. Every [-]th day of the Lunar New Year, Mingxianglou either invites famous actors from Liyuan to sing a new play on the stage, or invites a storyteller to tell a story on the stage.

This is a habit that Mingxianglou has insisted on for many years.

At this time, there is always a sea of ​​people in front of Mingxiang Building, which is very lively.

Those who have some spare money can spend a few small money to sit in front of the stage, get a big cup of tea, and watch a play or listen to a story in comfort.Those who have no money are not afraid, they can stand behind those seats without paying any money, and they can also quietly enjoy a new play or listen to a story.

Because Tang Lier said that he wanted to visit the most lively place in Tuanshan Town, Tang Kun brought her and Tang Qiao to Mingxiang Building just in time for the tea party.Listened to a complete story of heroes and beautiful women.

"Father, this is the place. There shouldn't be any place for our stove to be built here, right? We don't want a good location. It's okay to find an inconspicuous corner to build the stove. The most important thing is, no matter what There must not be too much smoke to smoke the distinguished guests of the Mingxiang Building."

Tang Lier originally wanted to visit the vegetable market on South Street, but after seeing the Mingxiang Building, she really didn't want to change places.

Her sugar-fried chestnuts are served as a casual snack, and can also be eaten with tea and snacks.

What's more, this Mingxiang building is usually filled with rich people, and it is even more crowded on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year.All kinds of people gather in one place, and if her sugar-fried chestnuts are accepted, she doesn't even need to advertise.

The reason why it is said to find an inconspicuous corner is that the places with good locations are full of various stalls and hawkers.If she doesn't want to argue with others, she can only find an inconspicuous corner to set up a stall.

Fortunately, her sugar-fried chestnuts have a strong aroma, which can attract the attention of foodies like her no matter where it is.

"It shouldn't matter if you find a corner. Today is the holiday, so we won't be building. Early tomorrow morning, Daqiao and I will ask the old grandson to transport some materials for us, and we will directly build the stove."

(End of this chapter)