The next day, early in the morning, the new arrivals came to Chunxi to ask her to take them to see the master's land, workshop and farm.
Before, we only knew that the host family was a farming family. Chunxi just said last night that the family had a lot of fields. But after seeing those large tracts of fields, everyone became excited.
Thinking about the coarse linen clothes Tian An wore yesterday, several people felt that his young lady was too low-key. His family background was no worse than that of a landlord!
After returning, Wu Zhuang and his wife reported the breeding plan and quantity of the farm to Tian An.
As expected of professionals, the couple had made a very detailed plan. However, the plan was still the same as the one Mangzhong had shown her before, a secret letter that no one could understand unless you explained it to her.
Tian An felt that her literacy class was very necessary.
After the management of the breeding farm was handed over to Wu Zhuang and his wife, Tian An devoted himself to the fields.
The watermelons in the field looked different every day, and Peng Zhang had to come and pick them up every few days. The grapes were the same, big and plump, and everyone loved them. Looking at Peng Zhang's wide smile, you could tell he was making a lot of money.
In just a few months, Tian An made a lot of money just by relying on these two things.
After the autumn harvest, we will repay Magistrate Gu's grain and silver, and then we will be debt-free. When you are in debt, no matter how much money you earn, it always feels like it belongs to someone else.
Tian An thought about it beautifully and almost laughed out loud.
Zhao Yiming, who had just walked in, asked, "What's the matter? You're laughing so happily."
Tian An pulled Zhao Yiming to sit down before saying, "I can't help but feel happy when I think that we'll be able to pay back the grain and money we borrowed from the county government in a month or so."
"Do we all have so much money?" Zhao Yiming was a little surprised.
Tian An said, "The last time Brother Yiming killed a tiger, he got over 600 taels! It was more than enough. I just didn't return it to the county government because I was waiting for the grain from the fields."
Zhao Yiming touched his nose and said, "Hasn't it cost a lot these days?"
All his things were prepared by Tian An, and since Tian An became the housekeeper, his food, clothing, housing and transportation have been much better than before. He knew in his heart that these things cost a lot of money.
Tian An nodded and said, "Yes, it cost a lot."
Then he laughed and said, "But I know how to make money! After we pay the county government back, we'll still have a lot left!"
Zhao Yiming looked at Tian An's happiness, and he was happy too: "Then I'll tell you something else worth being happy about."
Tian An immediately looked at him: "What happy news!"
Zhao Yiming only said: "There is news about Mr. Cunxue."
Tian An was puzzled: "News?"
Zhao Yiming found an opportunity to talk to Mr. Zheng about the village school.
After hearing this, Mr. Zheng told Zhao Yiming with a pessimistic look: Intellectuals are so aloof. If you want them to teach the country folks how to read and write, I'm afraid no one will be willing to do so.
Tian An stood up in anger when he heard this and said, "What's wrong with Bai Ding? Are Bai Ding not worthy of reading and writing?"
Zhao Yiming reluctantly pulled her to sit down before saying, "Don't be impatient! I haven't finished yet!"
Tian An crossed his arms angrily and raised his chin: "You say."
It turned out that Mr. Zheng had recommended someone to Danniu. It was said that this person had passed the imperial examination that year, but unfortunately, a family change later affected him.
In the end, his results were invalidated and he was banned from taking exams for life. Knowing his future was hopeless, he became disheartened and went to live in seclusion in a small mountain village.
Tian An also felt sorry for this person. He had suffered an unexpected disaster!
"This guy was able to pass the imperial examination, so he must be quite knowledgeable. But didn't they say he lived in seclusion? Then where can we find him?"
Zhao Yiming curled his lips slightly, raised his hand and touched Tian An's head: "Don't worry! I've found out everything. We'll visit him tomorrow."
...Is this the head-patting kill?
"Brother Yiming, you've become bad!"
Zhao Yiming's ears turned red: "An An, see you tomorrow."
After saying that, he ran out of the room. After a few steps, he stopped and looked at his hands. Finally, a smile couldn't be controlled and appeared at the corners of his mouth.
"Brother Yiming, you're going the wrong way. That's the kitchen."
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Cakes, wine, watermelon, grapes...
Tian An ordered the items again: "Brother Yiming, please help me see if there's anything missing."
Zhao Yiming said helplessly: "You have counted several times and have prepared everything. If we don't leave now, we won't be able to come back today."
Tian An looked at the sun. She had been picking things up since she got up in the morning, and then counting them over and over again. Now the sun had risen, so it was indeed getting late.
"Alright! Let's go then!"
After the things were packed and Tian An and Deng Xue were seated, Zhao Yiming drove the ox cart and set off.
Ever since Zhao Yiming knew that Deng Xue knew some martial arts, he asked her to follow Tian An and be responsible for her safety. She would go wherever Tian An went.
The man Mr. Zheng recommended was named Han, also known as Xun, and lived in Dahe Village in the neighboring county. It took about an hour and a half to get there by oxcart from Shangba Village.
After the three arrived at Dahe Village, they began to ask the villagers.
As soon as he arrived at the village entrance, Deng Xue got off the ox cart and walked over to an old man carrying a hoe on the side of the road and asked, "Old man, may I ask where Han Xun's family is in your village?"
"Han Xun, there is no one named Han Xun in our village!" the old man said without thinking.
Hearing this, Tian An and Zhao Yiming, who were sitting on the ox cart, looked at each other and saw doubts in each other's eyes.
"Brother Yiming, who did you ask about Mr. Han's address?"
Zhao Yiming said with a serious face, "County Magistrate Gu. Mr. Zheng told me that they were once classmates."
...Why do I feel like there is gossip here?
Since County Magistrate Gu knew Han Xun was in Dahe Village, it meant they had a good relationship! But if they were on good terms, why did Han Xun choose to live in a neighboring county? Wouldn't he be better served by living within County Magistrate Gu's jurisdiction?
"What should we do now?" Tian An never expected that the villagers didn't even know Han Xun.
Zhao Yiming looked in the direction of the village and said, "Let's go into the village and ask a few more people! Maybe this person doesn't know!"
After Deng Xue got on the cart, Da Niu drove the cart directly into the village. Not long after, they saw several old people and children sitting under a big locust tree in the village.
This time Tian An went up to ask in person.
"Grandpa, is there any family with the surname Han in your village?"
The old man looked at Tian An and said slowly, "Han? Most people in our village have the surname Li. There is no one with the surname Han, right?"
Before Tian An could say anything, an old woman beside him said, "Who said there isn't one? Isn't the son of the sickly boy at the end of the village surnamed Han?"
"Yes, his surname is Han. He is the only one with the surname Han in the village." Several elderly people nearby also confirmed.
Tian An said happily: "Then his name is Han Xun!"
Unfortunately, the old men couldn't figure out the name of the man surnamed Han after thinking for a long time.
"Little girl, what are you looking for Han for?" asked an old man.
Tian An did not hide it: "Mother-in-law, let's ask him to come to our village to be a teacher!"
Grandma waved her hands and said, "Then you've got the wrong one. It's definitely not the one from our village."
"Mother-in-law, how can I say this?"
Tian An grabbed a handful of melon seeds from his bag and handed them to the old woman. After thinking for a while, he grabbed a handful for each of the elderly people sitting there.
Then she squatted aside and waited for everyone to answer her questions.
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