Chapter 335 Settlement

Lord Qin was so excited that his steps were fluttering, which frightened the two bailiffs at the entrance of the county government office.

Usually, Lord Qin is a serious person. Why do we see him so cheerful now? Is there something good going on?

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Qin Zhen led Li Xiao directly into his office, and after a few simple greetings, he couldn't help but get down to business.

"Brother Li, right? I heard from Xiao Wan that you Li people are interested in registering as a resident in the government. Is that true?"

Li Xiao had met Lord Qin before, and now that he was accompanied by so many people, he did not feel nervous at all.

"Master Qin, our clan does have the intention to settle down, but there are still some questions that we haven't figured out. We need your help to make it clear."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen knew that his next answer was crucial, so he subconsciously straightened his back and listened attentively.

"Brother Li, if you have any questions, just ask."

The government already had regulations regarding the settlement of the island's indigenous people, and he was well aware of this.

"I want to know where my people will be registered if they are to be settled? Will they be dispersed? Will there be land distribution? Will we be supervised?"

"Of course not!"

Qin Zhen answered firmly.

"The imperial court has already issued an order that you, the Li people, are also citizens of our new dynasty. You will only be treated preferentially and not harshly. Supervision is impossible. The original clan leader of your clan will still be in charge."

"In addition, your registered residence will definitely be on the island. In principle, we will allocate a place for you. If you like the mountains and forests, you can also live in the mountains and forests. These can be discussed. As long as your tribe does not exceed 5,000 people, you will not be dispersed and can form a large village."

"As for the land..."

Lord Qin frowned and flipped open a book on the table. The more he flipped through the book, the more headache he felt.

"The rules state that you will be given two acres of land per person. But the island is so small that there is hardly any large open space to share with you. You can, however, find some in the forests. Are you willing to accept that?"

Li Xiao thought about it and decided that he could accept it, but if he agreed so readily, Lord Qin would think they were easy to deal with.

"Sir Qin, there is no land to share at the foot of the mountain, but it's okay in the forest. We are used to living in the mountains anyway. But the land in the forest is difficult to cultivate. We live in the deep mountains and don't have livestock to help us. It's also inconvenient to get water..."

Li Xiao talked a lot, describing the difficulties in the deep mountains in great detail. Lord Qin was so distressed that he wanted to run into the mountains and bring all the Li people, young and old, out.

"Brother Li, I understand the difficulties you face in the mountains. How about this? If your whole clan is willing to settle down, the government will give your clan ten oxen, five mules, and a set of iron farming tools to each household. We will also send experienced well diggers to the mountains to dig a few wells for you. How do you do?"

Lord Qin said with some pain what he could produce.

All these together would cost a lot of money. If he hadn't made some money recently from the little girl, he wouldn't be able to afford it.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Xiao was brought here by Jiang Wan and her daughter, he wouldn't have been able to bear this.

"What do you think? Brother Li, I am sincere. This is the best the county government can offer."

Qin Zhen didn't even say that he was an official, and he didn't put on airs from the beginning, just for the sake of registering all the people living in the mountains.

This is something that many officials have failed to accomplish. It would be exciting to think about him being able to accomplish it.

Li Xiao could feel the kindness that Lord Qin showed from the beginning. Plus, Lord Qin was still doing business with Xiao Wan, so he could be considered half-family, so he trusted him a little more.

"Master Qin, what you just said is indeed very exciting. But I still have to go back and tell my clan members to confirm it. However, there are more than 3,000 people in the clan. It will take a long time for them to go to the city one by one to register their household registration..."

An intelligent person can understand the elegant meaning of music by just listening to it, and Lord Qin understood it immediately.

"Well, once you are sure, send a message and the county government will immediately send a clerk to your clan with the things I promised to handle the household registration."

"Thank you very much, Master Qin!"

Li Xiao was in a very good mood.

It would be very convenient to handle household registration directly in the village. The road down the mountain is not easy to walk, and it is inconvenient for some children and elderly people in the village to move.

Lord Qin is truly a wise man and a good official.

After the two finished their discussion, they chatted for a few more words. Li Xiao waited for the people in the backyard to finish talking before leaving with them.

On the way back, Yin Huaixi approached her daughter and asked curiously, "What did Lord Qin say when he asked you to come over just now?"

Jiang Wan curled her lips, her good mood slightly reduced.

"Master Qin just told me that Nanny Chun was arrested and put in jail by him. Jiang An was able to put several people in jail before, but Nanny Chun could only be kept in jail for half a month. He asked me if I had any ideas."

"Uh... He's been locked up again... Isn't this bad for Master Qin?"

Yin Huaixi thought that Lord Qin had put the man in jail because of his daughter's favoritism.

"Oh, mother, you've got it wrong. Lord Qin is not that kind of person. Nanny Chun really did something wrong. Let's not get involved in this matter. It has nothing to do with us. Let that scumbag in Kyoto worry about it himself."

She couldn't help laughing when she thought about the scumbag father in Kyoto who had sent people missing twice.

I really think she and my mother are easy to bully.

"Okay, just keep it in mind."

Yin Huaixi touched her daughter's braid and sighed inwardly. This girl was young but very mature, she had arranged everything by herself, so she didn't have to worry about anything.

"By the way, mother, Uncle Li is ready to settle down, when are you two going to get married?"

Jiang Wan's words made the entire cabin quiet down. Everyone stared at her.

Baozhu & Anan: How brave! Xiaowan is amazing! She actually dared to say this in front of Master and Uncle Li!

Boatman: Ahem, ahem, is this something a daughter can say?

Li Xiao: Good girl!!!

Yin Huaixi: You naughty girl, if you are not punished for three days, you will tear the tiles off the roof!