As soon as Han Yi got home, he heard his father's voice.
"Thank you so much! Take care on your journey!"
As Han Yi turned into the house, he saw several men leave the house, leaving some farm tools at the entrance of the dugout.
These are the farm tools I bought with a loan today.
"Dad, how are we going to pay off the loan?"
Han Yi stepped forward and asked, "I heard it's an interest-free loan. I calculated that it would only cost five or six coins a day for a year."
"Yes,"
Han Wen'an nodded and said, "It's 180 coins per month, and the repayment period is 12 months. As those people just said, if there are any difficulties, you can apply for an extension of the repayment period."
"Father, the policies of the Prince Xin's Mansion are truly wonderful!"
Han Yi said with some surprise.
"yes!"
Han Wen'an nodded slightly and said, "Hurry up and wash your hands, it's time to eat!"
After putting down the package, Han Yi ran to wash his hands.
After washing his hands, Han Yi took out several books from the package and said, "Dad, I bought some books today."
Looking at the book title, Han Wen'an paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Go ahead and read it."
"Father, you don't know that we've never seen these books before in Jiangning City or Hongze Prefecture!"
Han Yi said excitedly, "This book, 'Algebra,' is about arithmetic and is very ingenious."
And Nature, it's so interesting..."
"Alright, let's eat first."
Han Wen'an interrupted Han Yi and whispered, "You should rest early after dinner."
"oh."
Han Yi nodded, knowing that his father had worked all day and was very tired.
"father,"
Han Yi said, "You go to work tomorrow, I'll go clear the land in our fields first."
Although there were only Han Wen'an and Han Yi in the family, they lived a fairly comfortable life.
Tired, but fulfilled.
At least, it's much better than when we were in Jiangning City and Hongze Prefecture...
...
Nothing was said that night.
The next morning, after breakfast, Han Wen'an went to work again.
Han Yi, carrying a rake and sickle, arrived at the wasteland and began to cultivate it.
The wasteland was overgrown with weeds.
Use a sickle to cut away the weeds and gather them into a pile.
These weeds, once dried, can be used to make cooking utensils.
Han Yi also found several nests of bird eggs in the weeds. After collecting them, he could improve his life when he got home that night.
The days were busy, but fulfilling.
At noon, Han Yi did not go back. He took his dry rations, ate a few bites with cold water, and continued working.
Han Yi spent the entire day cutting away all the weeds in several acres of land.
Then, they reclaimed another plot of land.
They were given fifty acres of land; such a large quantity could not be covered by manpower alone.
Therefore, his father instructed him to clear out only a few acres of land first.
When the time comes, we'll plant some grain, enough for them to eat.
As the sun set, Han Yi hurried home with his farm tools.
After I get back, I still need to cook for my father.
Looking at the colorful sunset, Han Yi loudly murmured—
I rise at dawn to tend the overgrown fields, and return home with my hoe under the moon!
It was a very fulfilling day.
...
After returning home, Han Yi went to the stove and skillfully started cooking.
Thirteen-year-old Han Yi was not tall, only slightly taller than the stove.
His slender figure appeared somewhat tiny in front of the stove.
Before long, the food was ready.
Han Yi had gotten used to his father, Han Wen'an, still not returning.
He took out his books, held them up to the dim candlelight, and began to read them intently.
After waiting for a long time, footsteps came from outside, and Han Yi quickly opened the door.
"Father, you're back."
Han Yi said.
Han Wen'an put down the tools in his hand, stretched, and said, "I was asked to work overtime today, so I came back late."
The foreman said, "Tomorrow is a day off; there's no work."
"Have the dugouts in the Sixth Community of the Twelfth District been built yet?"
Han Yi asked.
"No."
Han Wen'an shook his head and said, "It will take another day."
I was originally planning to finish the work in District 12, Community 6 tomorrow before taking a break.
It seems something has happened in Dongning City; the Prince's Guard is about to launch a northern expedition.
As he spoke, Han Wen'an frowned, "It seems that the Prince Xin's mansion is quite powerful!"
I heard that before the New Year, the grassland bandits went south and Shuangcheng Prefecture and Xiande Prefecture fell into their hands.
In the entire Dongning Province, Dongning City is almost the only isolated city left.
In less than a year, Dongning City has grown and developed.
I heard that the Prince's Guard now numbers over 10,000.
Moreover, many ordinary people are enthusiastically signing up to join the army.
If this continues, it probably won't be long before His Highness Prince Xin is able to recover the lost territory!
As he spoke, a serious look appeared in Han Wen'an's eyes.
"Father, let's go to Dongning City tomorrow!"
Han Yi said, "A few days ago when I went to Dongning City, I saw soldiers in the drill ground who were different from those I had seen before."
He looks more energetic and spirited.
"Yeah?"
Han Wen'an was a little puzzled. "Let's eat quickly and go take a look tomorrow."
After finishing their meal, the father and son rested.
...
The next morning, the father and son got up early, had breakfast, and headed towards Dongning City.
Upon arriving in Dongning City once again, Han Yi still felt somewhat shocked.
At this moment, in the open space north of Dongning City, stood a large, dark group of people.
These people, all fully armed and dressed in blue-green military uniforms, were members of the Prince Xin's guard!
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