In short, for the first time, Qin San Niang deeply felt that the saying "knowledge is power" was not just an empty phrase!

Chen Lizheng was reliable and efficient, and three days later, everyone received the land deeds.

The land deed details the location of the land, its grade and use, the name and place of origin of the owner, and the original condition of the land. It also has the official seal of the government office at the end! It's genuine!

The Liu family examined the land deed again and again, carefully putting it away as if it were the most precious thing.

"Don't underestimate this thin piece of paper. With this, we're no longer unregistered! No matter who it is, they can't kick us out!" Seeing the indifference in her eldest daughter's eyes, Liu could only teach her daughter herself.

In comparison, Wu Chunhua and Liao Hongying expressed their strong agreement!

The fields were not only their means of sustenance, but also proof of their identity. After fleeing for so long, they had finally settled down! A sense of unease in their hearts seemed to suddenly clear.

"Third Aunt, what Auntie said is very true! With land, our children can go to school and take the imperial examinations. Even if we go to the city to do a small business, we won't have to worry about being driven away." Liao Hongying said seriously.

On the road to escape, most cities do not welcome refugees, and even if they enter the city to replenish supplies, they can only stay for one day! But what about the original inhabitants?! They wouldn't be treated this way!

Hearing this, Wu Chunhua nodded quickly! She too was still shaken. Taking advantage of this opportunity to register her household, she and Pangya were now registered as women, and no longer had to fear Pangya's father and his gang! Even if they encountered them in the future, so what? She was now a settled woman living alone!

Thinking that most of her money had been used to buy land, she was happy, but with the weather so cold and the ground frozen, planting crops was out of the question, and Wu Chunhua felt a little worried. They couldn't keep eating and drinking at Qin Sanniang's house forever. They could swallow their pride and accept it when they were fleeing, but now, she felt uneasy about continuing to eat for free!

Liao Hongying has recently been worried about making a living! She had no idea her husband was now incredibly wealthy!

In her heart, although He Yingyuan was less arrogant than before and was willing to open a private school, it would be a long time before she would receive tuition fees. Moreover, the tuition fees for farmers were not large, and some even used agricultural products as substitutes, so there was not much money at all. It was already good enough to maintain the family's daily expenses! As for saving some money for her husband to take the imperial examination, that was impossible!

Qin San Niang understood that these two people were probably worried about their future!

Actually, she'd been thinking about what kind of business she could do in the winter! She had a considerable amount of cash on hand, over a thousand taels. This was enough to build a house, or even buy a mountain, but the subsequent costs of seeds, cultivation, and saplings were a bottomless pit. She didn't know exactly how much silver she'd need, and what if she lost money?!

Therefore, the most important thing is naturally open source!

"It's winter now, how does the temperature compare to our hometown?" Qin San Niang asked.

In the original owner's memory, the winters in the prefecture where his hometown was located were particularly cold, and it was not uncommon for livestock and people to freeze to death. However, as an outsider, it would be more appropriate to ask the natives.

"Actually, it's really cold up north. I've heard people say that the south is warm, and I thought that people in the south didn't need to wear cotton-padded coats in the dead of winter! It seems I was wrong!" Wu Chunhua said with a smile.

Liao Hongying, who was helping Xiao Hu learn to walk, replied without looking up, "That's right. It's no wonder Sister Chunhua thinks so; I agree. Speaking of which, the South is quite cold, and it's a damp cold too!"

"Let's go to He County tomorrow and look for business opportunities!" Shiligou belongs to He County, and it's very convenient for villagers to travel in and out of the county town. The distance is only about ten miles, so no other proof is needed.

Although it is now possible to enter and leave Jiangzhou City, it is necessary to check household registration and travel permit. The travel permit needs to be obtained from Chen Lizheng and then stamped by the county government, which is quite troublesome!

Qin San Niang guessed that refugees generally wouldn't bypass the state capital and Shiligou to reach He County, so the defenses in He County were relatively weak. Besides, there were far fewer refugees who had reached Jiangzhou, only about one-third of the number when they were in Guocheng.

Those who couldn't find their way either died on the road or were left to wander off, and so on! However, a travel permit would have to be obtained sooner or later, since the resources in the prefecture city were definitely richer than those in He County.

When Liao Hongying and Wu Chunhua first heard the word "business opportunity," they were both taken aback.

"What do you mean by business opportunities, Third Sister? Do you mean doing business?" Liao Hongying asked in surprise. If so, she would have to think it over carefully. Her husband still had to take the imperial examination. If he became a merchant, it probably wouldn't work. The Great Sheng Dynasty had a rule that students who participated in the imperial examination to become officials could not engage in business.

The social hierarchy was "scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants," with merchants holding the lowest status. This was determined by the unique level of productivity in ancient times. Successive emperors prioritized agriculture and suppressed commerce, as without agriculture there was no food supply, and the very foundation of the economy was lost. In an era of such low productivity, it was impossible for a single farmer to manage an entire farm, as Qin San Niang had envisioned. Therefore, manpower was essential! If everyone went into business, who would still be dedicated to farming?

"That's right, but it's not a big business. It's just that the New Year is coming soon, so we can do some small business and make a little money to spend!" Unlike He Yingyuan, whose jade has already been used to expand her territory, even if she still has some, she won't get a good price for it at this time of year! It's much more convenient and worry-free to sell the family heirloom, the peephole!

Hearing her say that, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with joy!

A light snow fell a couple of days ago, which increased the need for firewood. These days, Gu Qingshan has been going out to chop firewood early in the morning, also because he is worried that the weather will get colder and colder, and that the amount of firewood needed during the New Year will increase. It won't hurt to store more now!

Hearing that they were going to chop firewood, Fatty and Da Wa were not to be outdone, and even Liu Shi clamored to go up the mountain to take a look and keep an eye on Da Wa and the others.

Before she could even finish speaking, her eldest daughter cut her off, saying that she wasn't old enough to be unable to lift a finger or carry anything, and there was no need for her to stay at home doing nothing. Besides, going out for a walk was good for her health; she was still vigorous despite her age...

In the end, Qin San Niang didn't say anything to object and simply let her do as she pleased. She only told her that if she couldn't chop the wood, she could gather some firewood or help Qingshan collect some.

There was nothing they could disagree with about Liu. Once they got up the mountain, she could decide what to do!