I heard that the troops from the Mocang Pass military camp had already set off, taking a different route and not passing through Zhuangzi. I also heard that many people in the county came to see them off when they left, and the scene was very warm and spectacular.
Chunxiao felt that he was too isolated from the news. He only learned about such a big event several days later and didn't see the grand scene. It was really a pity. When he returned home this time, the village should be bustling again.
After sorting out the things, I went back two or three times in the evening of the next day.
"I thought you were too busy, and I said I'd go to the farm outside the city tomorrow. Now that you're back, I can save myself the trouble." She took out 15 taels and gave it to Ersan. "This is your bonus this year. Everyone else has taken it, so you're the only one left. Keep it. I promised them that you'd have the carpenter make a locked cash box for each of them, and the same for you."
"Boss." Thinking that she would be leaving tomorrow, Er San felt reluctant to let her go. They had been together for so long that they were like family.
"And this bag contains the money for the suburban managers, 10 taels per person. You should give it to them tomorrow. We're on our way, and we have to go to the county government office tomorrow. It'll save me the trouble if you come back." She smiled. "The budget for building the farm and the wages for the farmhands this year are all in the box under my bed. I'll give you the key tomorrow when I leave. Now that there's money in the yard, it's best to have someone guard it every day."
"Boss!" Er San didn't know what he wanted to say.
"Okay, man, oh, by the way, there's one thing I forgot to mention. Marriage is allowed in our village. If any of them want to get together, you have to arrange a house for them. This is also very important. It's a good thing to be able to start a new life together. I support it. Ersan, we will get better and better every year, and so will you."
"I've taken note of everything the boss said. Don't worry, I won't let you down."
The next day, Chunxiao and her friends set off, and people from the farm and the village came to see them off.
"Let's all go back. Maybe I'll be back sometime next year. Let's go back."
The first stop was the county town. Xiaohua drove the carriage, "Miss, it's already afternoon when we arrive at the government office. Should we stay the night in the county town or continue on our journey? The fastest journey to the post station outside the county will take more than two hours."
"Now that we have the deed, let's hurry and leave. We should be able to reach the post station by dusk. I'm always worried that we won't have enough time."
"It's okay. We have enough supplies in the carriage. It's okay to rest in the carriage for one night. I'm just worried about the safety. Then you take the title deed and I will continue on my way." They got the title deed smoothly at the county government office, and as Chunxiao said, they arrived at the official road post station when it was dark.
There were still many people eating under the lights at the post station. Some were discussing the army's departure from the city some time ago, and they were talking very enthusiastically. However, what they talked about most was that the war was over and what kind of policies the government should issue.
"Miss, should we eat here or go back to our room?"
"Go back to your room and eat." As a woman, she couldn't interrupt. "Remember to ask the post station to feed the horses. We need to save the fodder in the cart for the journey."
When I returned to the room, I could hear the noisy discussions downstairs. It seemed that it was more lively now than before.
They set off early the next morning. Just after the afternoon, Xiaohua suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
"Miss, Zoujia Village is just ahead. You said last time you'd go see it when you have time. Now that we're passing by, would you like to take a look?"
Chunxiao looked outside and saw that it was indeed the intersection of Zoujia Village. "Then let's go take a look. Last time they only mentioned this year's orders, but not next year's. They must be feeling uneasy. Let's go, but I don't have any gifts here, so how can we help?"
"Of course we don't have any. We have some cloth and snacks in the car. We can use them for worship."
"Okay, let's go."
Xiaohua drove the car and turned into the village. As soon as they entered the village, someone saw them. Someone shouted something, and soon many people came out. Xiaohua drove the car, and they ran along the side. "Miss, they are following us."
"Go slower, don't hit anyone." Wang's house was right in the middle of the village, very easy to find. Before spring dawn arrived, the two children ran out, "Mom, please come out quickly! This is the aunt's carriage from last year. Please come out quickly."
When Chunxiao got off the carriage, Wang had already run out. "Oh, Miss Yan, you're here," the woman said with great joy. "Come, I'll drive the carriage to the backyard for you. Xiaolin, go and call your grandfather and aunt over."
"No, Sister Wang, we are just passing by today and came to take a look. We have to go on our way later."
Wang Shi didn't listen to her at all. "It's already this late. You finally made it here, so you have to stay overnight. Miss Yan, please don't be polite. You're here today, so you definitely can't leave. Hurry up and go into the house first. I'll park the carriage at the back door and come over."
Many people from the village also came over and looked at Chunxiao with expressions of envy and expectation, most of them were happy.
Mr. Zou and his family came over quickly with their people.
"Master Yan, you're finally here! We've been waiting for you for a long time. Come in and sit down," he said, pulling Li's hand. "Go to the village and see if the butcher has any meat left. Buy some fresh meat and then go to the village to buy some vegetables."
"Hey, I'll go right away."
Chunxiao wanted to stop him, "Uncle, you're welcome. Don't spend money." He definitely couldn't leave today, "Let's just eat something casually."
"Yes, yes, it will be done quickly. It won't take much time." Soon, the yard was full of people.
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