Chapter 398 Bought a Manor
After leaving the city gate, Li Yingyue directed Lin Yuan, turning left and right, and when Zhang Juexia was about to fall asleep, they finally arrived at the place she said.
The two jumped off the carriage, and Li Yingyue couldn't wait to point at the farm in front of them and asked Zhang Juexia, "Sister, how is it?"
"this?"
"Sister, let's go inside. This farm is really nice. There's plenty of water, and it's at the foot of the mountain, so the terrain is high.
Farming depends on the weather, but here, we can guarantee a stable harvest regardless of drought or flood."
Zhang Juexia and Li Yingyue walked around the village and felt that there were only a few dozen families living there, scattered around.
When the people in the village saw the two of them, they all hid themselves and no one dared to come out and greet them.
Li Yingyue explained to Zhang Juexia, "There are very few people in the countryside who are as generous and decent as my sister. These people are timid, and they have also heard that their master wants to sell this farm.
Therefore, it is only natural that they are unfriendly to us."
"What is the relationship between these people and this Zhuangzi?"
"Tenants, I've asked the owner about the land they rented from this farm. It's split 40:60."
"Did they build these thatched houses themselves?"
"That should be the case! I didn't ask about these in detail. Sister, just tell me whether you are satisfied with this farm or not?
I heard from the owner that this farm has about two hundred acres of good land.
The owner is in urgent need of money, and the price is reasonable."
Zhang Juexia then remembered, "Yingyue, how did you know there was a farm for sale here?"
Li Yingyue pointed ahead and said, "Sister, look at the farm in front, it's mine.
The owner came to find me first yesterday. Since my farm is next to mine, he might have thought of me first.
But I already have a farm and don’t want to spend money to buy another one here.
So, I thought of you.”
"Why does the owner want to sell this farm?"
"Of course he's short of money. The owner is from our neighboring county, Renhe. I heard that he has bought property in the capital.
Not long after, the family moved to Beijing to live.
Therefore, they thought about selling industries in other counties.
Sister, let me tell you, this farm is now only worth 1,600 taels of silver.
Think about it, even if we buy 200 acres of land, it will cost more than this silver.
What’s more, he brought Zhuangzi with him.”
Zhang Juexia was also tempted, but if she bought this farm and the Liu family's land in Jinshui Town, she would not have much cash left in the family if she bought more.
Li Yingyue tried to persuade him again, "Look at the open space in front of us, it's very close to my farm.
When the time comes, I will hire some people, and you and I will each build a house on our respective lands.
Whenever you feel tired and want to go out and relax, we can make an appointment to go out together.
Just thinking about it, this little life is also very good."
Li Yingyue took a breath and continued, "This owner is also a kind-hearted family. His request is that these tenants remain unchanged.
Just think about it, we already have people farming.
I asked, and they all signed long-term contracts, so there is no need to worry that they will quit one day.
Also, those wastelands in front also belong to this village.
You have experience in land reclamation in Yejia Village. You can teach them a thing or two and lead these tenants to do the land reclamation. When the crops are harvested, you will still get the lion's share.
And in the forest in front, you can also raise chickens.
In short, there are many benefits…”
Li Yingyue never stopped talking. If Zhang Juexia didn't know her very well, he would have thought she was just a stooge!
Zhang Juexia looked at Li Yingyue with a smile, "This farm you mentioned is so good, why don't I not buy it and leave it to you."
"No, sister, to be honest, if I were married now, I would buy this farm without hesitation.
But now, I am not married, so even if I buy this farm, it may not be mine in the future.
So, when it comes to this kind of good thing, my sister is the first person I think of.
Really, my family has been running the farm mentioned above for several years, and we have a bumper harvest every year.
My mother also promised me that when I get married, this farm will be my dowry."
Li Yingyue has said so much. If Zhang Juexia remains indifferent, it seems that she would be doing a disservice to this good sister.
"Where is the owner of this manor? I'll go see him."
Li Yingyue laughed, "When he came to ask me yesterday, I kept him at my farm.
Come on, let’s go see him now.”
"Are you so sure that I will buy this farm?"
"This kind of opportunity is hard to come by. Even if you don't want to buy it, I will still persuade you to buy it.
When I went to your house, I asked at the brokerage, and if we bought it for 1,600 taels, we could make 300 taels of silver by reselling it."
"Then I'm really lucky! When I buy this farm, I'll have to give you a big gift."
"Sister, please stop joking.
To be honest, it's you. If it were someone else, I wouldn't bother with it!"
When Zhang Juexia and Li Yingyue returned to the city, they never imagined that just by going out of the city, they could buy a farm.
Since everyone knew the people at the county government office, they were able to handle the procedures smoothly.
At night, when Zhang Juexia showed Ye Beixiu the deed to the village, they both felt like they were dreaming.
"Tomorrow, I'll have Yingyue accompany me again. I need to meet the head of this village."
"How about I go with you?"
"No, it's not a big deal, my husband. You know, this manor has a nice name, Cuiliu Manor.
I always feel that these farmers are not in good spirits. I will go there tomorrow to find out more about it.
Make a decision later!
From now on, I will own six-tenths of the output of this farm!"
Zhang Juexia couldn't help but feel ashamed when he said this.
She always thought that farmers took six-tenths of the land's output, and she took four-tenths!
As a result, when she saw the contract signed between the previous owner and these people, she realized that she was wrong.
However, she also asked Li Yingyue, the owner of the manor has to pay taxes, and after paying the taxes, the amount of grain he occupies is almost the same as that of the tenants.
Zhang Juexia happily put the deed away and said, "My husband, I just remembered something and I need to go talk to Li Le about it."
"Go ahead! It's a good opportunity for me to review what Master taught me today."
Li Le saw Zhang Juexia and felt her happiness. "Boss, is there any good news?"
Zhang Juexia just smiled and did not tell anyone that he had bought the farm.
She thought that it wouldn't be too late to tell everyone when everything was cleaned up.
"Today, has Shopkeeper Gao Xing come to see me?"
Li Le thought about it and said, "No!"
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