Chapter 30 Planting peppers! Building a school!
After all the wasteland they bought was developed, Qin Zhizhi quickly settled everyone's wages.
It took a total of eight days, 20 wen a day, and 160 wen per person.
The people Qin Chuan hired to work were very excited. Not only was the wages so high, but they were paid in cash.
Several people thanked Qin Zhizhi profusely and told her to remember to call them when there was work to do in the future.
These people are all honest people. Although clearing the land is hard work, they never cheat or do anything slacking off, and they do their work very well. Qin Zhizhi is very satisfied with them.
After paying off other people's money, it became their family's, so Qin Zhizhi gave it all without missing a penny.
Everyone was reluctant at first, and Qin Zhizhi looked at the grandfathers aggrievedly. But once they spoke, no one dared to refuse.
Although they received the money, everyone still felt a little guilty, so when they saw Qin Zhizhi raising seedlings, they took turns to fetch water every day.
Qin Zhizhi will remember everyone's kindness and will wait until the first batch of pepper seedlings can be transplanted.
Qin Zhizhi also asked Qin Chuan to help find a few women who were dexterous, careful in their work, and good at taking care of crops to help transplant the pepper seedlings.
With the experience of the last land reclamation, it was much easier to find people this time. Many people wanted to come, but not everyone was accepted as the village head.
Because she was known as the great-grandfather by several grandfathers, whenever she needed help, the elders would help her.
Qin Zhizhi was very satisfied. She only needed to give some advice and pay some money, and someone would help her with the work. She didn't have to worry about not doing the job well.
There were no automatic watering machines in ancient times, so watering was needed when transplanting pepper seedlings. Qin Zhizhi found a few people to fetch water.
Of course, all of this was arranged with the help of my cousin Qin Chuan, and Qin Zhizhi was very grateful to Qin Chuan.
In just a few days, the pepper seedlings were transplanted. Old Man Qin and his eldest and second brothers would go to the fields to check on them several times a day.
They were very curious about what their father asked his granddaughter to plant.
Qin Zhizhi saw through it but didn't say anything. They were still in good health and it would be good for their health to go out for a walk more often.
Qin Zhizhi’s most precious thing now is her pepper seedlings, as many vegetables are waiting for them.
Although she can exchange it with Wanwan, there must be a fair way out.
Before deciding to grow peppers, she asked Wanwan to help evaluate the land, which was very suitable for growing peppers, otherwise Qin Zhizhi would not dare to take the risk.
Qin Zhizhi has recently delivered seasonings and peppercorns to the restaurant several times. Together with the money she exchanged with Wanwan, she counted them and found that there are now three hundred taels.
This money can support her to do many things, the first of which is to send Qin Qinghui and Gu Jingshu to school.
Qin Zhizhi and Gu Jinghuai discussed that going to the county town to study would be a bit troublesome, and Gu Jingyao could not go with them.
Gu Jingyao and Gu Jingshu were enlightened together, and Gu Jinghuai usually taught them in the same way. Qin Zhizhi felt sorry for her sister-in-law and decided to build a school in the village where boys and girls could study together.
Her proposal was supported by Gu Jinghuai. After Qin Zhizhi told her family about this, the whole family was surprised, especially her third uncle and aunt.
"Zhizhi, are you really going to pay for building a school?" Qin Jiang was very excited.
"Uncle San, I've saved some money from my restaurant business and want to build a school first. This way, it will be more convenient for my fifth brother and Jingzhi to study, and at the same time, all the children in our Qinjia Village will have the opportunity to study."
"Ancestors, may our Qin family be blessed! Boss, go call your eldest uncle, second uncle, and sixth cousin to come and discuss this matter together."
Old man Qin was very excited. He felt that it must be his father who told his granddaughter to do it in his dream.
After the clan leader, the eldest uncle, the second uncle, and the village head arrived, Qin Zhizhi repeated her idea, and they were so excited that they cried on the spot.
Their Qin family had produced high-ranking officials, but later fell into decline and settled in Qinjia Village.
Although life was difficult, some families still put all their efforts into supporting one child to go to school.
If the Qin family had their own clan school, it would bring more opportunities and hope.
"Zhizhi, Sixth Grandpa wants to ask you, have you made up your mind?" the clan leader asked Qin Zhizhi solemnly.
"Sixth Grandpa, Zhizhi has made up her mind." Qin Zhizhi answered firmly.
"Okay, Sixth Grandpa thanks you on behalf of the Qin family." Although the patriarch is the elder, he bowed to Qin Zhizhi at this moment to show his gratitude.
"Sixth Grandpa, Zhizhi is also a descendant of the Qin family. When he is able, he also wants to contribute."
"Good boy, if you need anything, just look for your Uncle Qin Chuan. He is the head of the village now."
The clan leader fully supported it, so there was no reason for Qin Chuan to refuse.
"Zhizhi, if there's anything you need me to do, just tell me." Qin Chuan's blood was boiling and he was full of energy.
"We must first find a place for our children to study." Qin Zhizhi raised the main issue.
"Dad, uncle, third uncle, clan leader, where do you think the address should be?" Qin Chuan was also undecided and discussed with several elders.
Several people started discussing and thought about almost every place in the village, but they couldn't find a suitable one.
Qin Zhizhi thought for a moment and suggested, "Why not build it next to the ancestral hall? I'll spend some money to build two separate rooms specifically for the children to study."
A few people were a little hesitant because this would increase expenses.
Seeing their hesitation, Qin Zhizhi continued, "Build it near the ancestral hall. With the blessing of our ancestors, the children will definitely have a better future in their studies."
After hearing what Qin Zhizhi said, the few people who were originally hesitant all agreed immediately.
"We have chosen the place, but where should we find a teacher?" Qin Shan raised a new question.
Several people began to worry again, because the teacher was very important to the children.
"Why not invite Mr. Zhang from the next village? He broke his leg a few years ago and can no longer take the imperial examination. He writes well and has good character."
Gu Jinghuai recommended Zhang Xiucai, who had taught him and the Qin brothers before.
"My brother-in-law is right. Mr. Zhang is very suitable." Qin Qingyuan also recognized Mr. Zhang.
"How much does it cost to hire Mr. Zhang for a month?" Qin He was worried that it was too expensive and he couldn't afford it.
"Is two taels of silver a month enough?" Qin Zhizhi asked weakly.
"It's too high, but it's worth it for Mr. Zhang!" Qin Qingyun replied to his sister.
"Then please invite Mr. Zhang, my husband. Since you are familiar with Mr. Zhang, why don't you go and test his opinion first? If he is willing, you can bring your uncle to visit."
"Zhizhi is very thoughtful. Jinghuai, tomorrow you, Qingyuan, and Qingyun will catch the ox cart and go to find out what Mr. Zhang has to say."
Qin Chuan felt that some things would be difficult to explain if he went directly to the door, so it would be best if a few people went to sound out the situation first.
"Don't worry, uncle, Jing Huai, the eldest brother and the second brother will definitely get things done."
Gu Jinghuai knew that Zhang Xiucai would definitely agree.
The last time a few people went to visit him, they saw how poor he was. Two taels of silver were enough for him and his mother to live with dignity.
"Then we will wait for your good news." Qin Chuan was very happy.
"Brother-in-law, why wait until tomorrow? Let's go visit Mr. Zhang this afternoon."
Qin Qingyun felt that if this matter was resolved sooner, his family would feel at ease sooner.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him expectantly, Gu Jinghuai nodded, and the others were even happier when they saw him nod.
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