The issue of the floating bridge has been settled, and the next step is the autumn harvest.
The climate this year has not changed much compared to previous years. The only difference is that Ke Dasong brought hundreds of herdsmen from the ice field here in advance, driving a bunch of cattle and sheep.
The purpose is to sell the cattle and sheep at a good price and then buy food to take back.
The people of Dahe Town and Moshi Town all heard the news, and those who had some financial resources at home also became interested.
There is no war now, and the price of grain will not go up even though there is more grain after the autumn harvest. If we sell it to the herdsmen on the ice field, we can earn a little more, or we can exchange the grain for cattle and sheep. I heard that the mutton on the ice field is particularly delicious, and the beef is even better. They haven't tasted it yet!
Ordinary people all think this way, not to mention the owners of restaurants and hotels.
As soon as the autumn harvest was over, the first market day came and all the stalls in Dahe Town were sold out.
Ke Dasong took some of the herdsmen to Moshi Town, and left the rest in Dahe Town.
More than half of the 50,000 cattle and sheep were sold in one day.
Naturally, all the food they needed was also purchased.
The next day, there was no big market in Moshi Town, but the stalls in Dahe Town were still there.
The herders continued to wait.
Business on this day was obviously not as good as yesterday, but we still sold about five to six thousand.
It was impossible for so many cattle and sheep to block the entrance of the town, so Shen Yi kindly asked them to drive the cattle and sheep to their own farm.
It just so happened that all the grain had been harvested, and there were still some wheat ears and weeds in the fields.
These become food for cattle and sheep, and their feces can be used to fertilize the fields.
Fang Wei looked at the stinking fields and instead of frowning, he was very excited and wished that the cattle and sheep could stay there for a while longer.
For seven or eight days in a row.
The number of cattle and sheep became fewer and fewer, and finally there were only two or three thousand left.
The demand in their two towns is already saturated.
Shen Yi and Su Tai decided to take care of everything.
After working hard for more than half a month, the herders finally cashed in the cattle and sheep they had saved for a year and exchanged them for enough food for the family. They happily prepared to go back.
Before leaving, Ke Dasong asked about Ke Yunyun.
Su Tai did not hide it and told him everything, "Tang Yu is now a tax official in the government office. His salary has increased a lot compared to before. It is not a problem to support them and their children. Yunyun even gave birth to a little girl for Tang Yu last year.
Tang Yu was so happy and spoiled her so much."
"That's good, that's good! What about Ah Cheng? How is the child?" After all, he is the first grandson and his fate is so unfortunate, so Ke Dasong can't help but be a little concerned.
Su Tai smiled and said, "Very good! Tang Yu treats him like his own son and has been bringing him up carefully. I see that he is very knowledgeable and well behaved. He looks very much like the one from the Zhu family. This is the only thing that makes me unhappy. Everything else is quite good."
Ke Dasong showed a simple smile on his dark face, "That's good, I don't have any skills, I can't help her, this is just a small amount of money."
When Su Tai saw Ke Dasong taking the money, she pushed it back without saying a word, "Uncle, I tell you to be more kind and stop thinking about giving money. My cousin really doesn't lack money! Xiaoxi is determined not to get married. Now she is Ah Cheng's godmother. She is raising Ah Cheng as her own son and wants Ah Cheng to take care of her in her old age.
If cousin Yunyun gives birth to another son, I guess Xiaoxi will be able to take Ah Cheng for herself.
She is very capable now and makes a lot of money. When I came back from the imperial capital, I heard that the girl was planning to buy another yard nearby, saying that it would give my father and his family a place to stay when they go to the imperial capital in the future.
Look, there are so many people protecting them and their child, why would they need you to help them out?"
The life of herdsmen is already difficult, and every penny they earn is earned through hard work. I heard that my two cousins have separated and have given birth to a family of their own. The eldest cousin's family now has five children, and the second cousin's family has seven. They are definitely having a large family.
Although the money Ke Dasong has saved seems to be a lot, there is not much left for his grandchildren. It is not easy to marry a wife on the ice field, and he has to prepare an estate and a generous betrothal gift for each grandchild.
Su Tai would never accept the money for Ke Yunyun no matter what.
Su Chunlin also joined in, and Ke Dasong had no choice but to take the silver back.
Su Tai turned her back and let out a long sigh. This happened every year. Even if the old man wasn't tired, she couldn't stand it.
Ke Dasong and his family set off with the food.
Su Chunlin and Su Ming immediately shaved the dozens of sheep they needed and took them back.
Wait until all the sheep are sold before coming to the farm to catch them.
This time there were fewer cattle and sheep.
Su Tai looked at the tenant farmers working in the fields and felt a little embarrassed. "Will these cattle and sheep cause you any trouble?"
Fang Wei shook his head vigorously, "Madam, you are joking. The manure accumulated by these cows and sheep has saved us a lot of trouble.
Master Pu even sent people to buy cow and sheep dung from us to make fertilizer. A cart of dung can be sold for five coins. With the hard work of everyone, we saved several hundred coins in half a month. In addition, my father-in-law also came this time. My wife was very happy and said that the bridge was well built and she also said that she would donate some more silver!"
Fang Wei was really grateful to Shen Yi's family. With the construction of the bridge, they had gained a lot of unexpected money this year. More importantly, his wife and children were happy. His father-in-law came and gave them two sheep at a discount. Of course, they also gave them food. No matter what, they still made a profit.
Su Tai was completely relieved when she saw that the tenant farmers were truly grateful and were eager to raise the cattle and sheep for a few more days.
With every autumn rain comes a chill. As the temperature drops sharply, the bustling village gradually becomes quiet.
As long as the wool processing workshop is still as bustling as ever.
Shen Yi and Su Tai checked the accounts and were shocked when they learned about the profits of wool sweaters. "Wife, a wool workshop can make hundreds of thousands of taels a year?"
Su Tai came forward to take a look, "This is still pure profit. Don't underestimate the wool processing workshop. After winter, every household has people working in it. The money they earn alone is not a problem to feed a whole family. I heard that after the spring plowing next year, several families in the village are planning to renovate their houses and build brick and tile houses.
The village chief has some ideas, and I think he will come to discuss it with you before the New Year."
Shen Yi just felt puzzled, "I am the town official of Dahe Town, I can't control the affairs of the village!"
Su Tai scolded, "You are now a celebrity in two towns. No! It should be said that you are a celebrity in the entire Zhaohua County. When people have problems, they think of you first. If not you, who else can they consult?"
Chen Yi touched his nose embarrassedly, "Then wait for the village chief to come and see what he has in mind! By the way, can you still catch fish and shrimp over there? I'm thinking of getting some fish and shrimp this year and selling them at the market during the New Year. We don't need to quote too high a price, just about enough."
Speaking of this, Su Tai remembered the upgrade of water time and space a while ago.
At that time she was busy with the autumn harvest and was so tired every day that she didn't even remember to go in and take a look.
Shen Yi did remind her. (End of this chapter)
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