Chapter 134 Is it a human?
Jiang Mixia blinked again.
She remembered that these salted duck eggs seemed to be the favorite of some people...
Jiang Mixia looked up and glanced around, "Where's Sister Xiaoxing? She's not home?"
"I went to borrow a shoe pattern. They said that the shoes on Guangtai's feet are too small. The weather is getting colder day by day, and it would be uncomfortable for a child to wear cotton shoes that are too small. We have to make a pair for him in the next two days." Yang replied with a smile.
“I see…”
Jiang Mixia smiled, "I heard from my mother that a matchmaker came to our house these days to propose marriage to Xiao Xingjie?"
Seeing Jiang Mixia mention this, Yang couldn't help but sigh, "I feel anxious when I talk about this. I was originally worried that Xiao Xing's marriage would be affected after she broke off the engagement, and it would be difficult to arrange a marriage. But now everyone knows Hong Sanbao's character and knows that this matter is not Xiao Xing's fault, so the marriage arrangement has not been delayed. There are quite a few people who have come to visit this year."
"But Xiao Xing refused to go to see him no matter what. She just said that she wanted to stay at home for two more years to accompany her parents. From the way she acted, I guess she was worried about Hong Sanbao's incident and she is afraid of the ropes for ten years."
"Your uncle and I tried to persuade her, but she kept silent after a few words, and her face looked unhappy. Your uncle and I were afraid that she would be upset because of this matter, so we didn't dare to persuade her any more."
"Just a few days ago, the matchmaker came and mentioned another one. He's from the next town, the eldest son in the family, hardworking, and his parents are decent. He has a good reputation among the neighbors. Your uncle and I even went to see him secretly. This young man is not bad looking. I came back and told Xiao Xing about it, but Xiao Xing refused to go see him no matter what. Your uncle and I were so anxious..."
"Don't be anxious, auntie. Marriage is all about fate. When fate arrives, everything will go smoothly. As the saying goes, good things are worth waiting for, and the same goes for marriage."
Jiang Mixia smiled and said, "In my opinion, Xiao Xingjie is a good person and pretty. My aunt and uncle are both sensible people. There is no need to worry about not finding a good family. Who knows, maybe this good marriage is right next to us. The window paper is about to be broken."
Yang was confused after hearing these words. She felt like Jiang Mixia was saying something, but also like she was saying nothing. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.
But Jiang Mixia said that Jiang Xiaoxing would definitely find a good marriage in the future, so Yang felt relieved.
The Third House's fortune is extremely good now. Those who are close to the Third House benefit from it. This year, the harvest is good, Jiang Chunshi has found a good job, and Fang Shi also received good news a few days ago. She also said that she likes sour food...
Good things happened one after another in the family, and Yang always felt that she was benefiting from the third room. Since Jiang Mixia said so, Jiang Xiaoxing would definitely have a good in-law family in the future.
"Then I'll borrow Xiao Xia Jiyan's words." Yang's face returned to its previous smile.
As it was getting dark, Jiang Mixia spoke a few words to Yang before going home.
It gets dark early in winter, so dinner is also eaten early.
Jiang Mixia went to the eldest son's house after dinner. After returning, she soaked her feet, washed up, and went to bed.
The fire in the house was burning brightly, and the room was warm. The quilt was even heated, so I didn't feel cold even though I was wearing only a small layer of clothes.
Seeing Song Jingyun resting his head on his arms and looking at the rafters on the roof, Jiang Mixia reached out and poked his cheek, "What are you thinking about?"
"Today we learned about the story of Zichan governing Zheng in the Zuo Zhuan. The text says that Gongsun Qiao once quelled the civil strife among the nobles and implemented reforms, rectified the nobles' fields and the establishment of farmers, increased fiscal revenue, and reduced the burden on ordinary people."
Song Jingyun said, "I was thinking that the current land tax and farmer's population tax are being reduced year by year, while the merchant's tax is increasing year by year. It seems that they are imitating Gongsun Qiao's intention."
"But I think this is not enough. The court collects taxes according to a certain ratio. No matter how much land you own or how much money you make from business, the ratio is the same. This seems to be a heavy burden for ordinary people, but for the landlords and wealthy families, this burden is somewhat dispensable."
"I think we still need to think of a more appropriate way to solve this problem, which can ensure that ordinary farmers can have enough food and clothing, and at the same time avoid reducing taxes."
Jiang Mixia, "..."
If she remembered correctly, the young son-in-law only went to the academy to study for a month.
A month ago, the young son-in-law was still reading Three Character Classic, shaking his head like an elementary school student, but now, a month later, the young son-in-law is thinking about taxes, which are related to people's livelihood, just like a graduate student working hard on a project?
Jiang Mixia suddenly wanted to know how fast the little son-in-law stored things in his brain when he was studying in the academy. It seemed that even manual input into the computer could not achieve such speed!
Jiang Mixia even had time to doubt whether the little son-in-law was actually a human being...
"Madam?" Seeing that Jiang Mixia looked a little absent-minded, Song Jingyun tilted his head.
Jiang Mixia came back to her senses, "Well, that's right, but the tax reform is a matter of tangled links, and a reform involves the interests of too many people in the court. It can't be accomplished overnight or with a court order."
"It's good that you have this intention, but given your current status and situation, it's useless to say it out loud. You need to wait until you have a certain official position and a certain say before you can formally bring it up."
"I understand." Song Jingyun nodded. "My wife said that people should do what they are supposed to do in their respective positions. I remember that."
It is like the same piece of stone. Ordinary people say it is just an ordinary stone and has no use at all, but people from wealthy families say that this stone is an unmined jade, and others tend to believe what the latter say.
Because the latter are more knowledgeable and what they say is more credible.
If he can pass the imperial examinations and become a prominent official in the future, then the chances of others approving of what he says and does will be greater.
It seems that this imperial examination to become an official has a great purpose besides protecting one's wife and family.
Let him do what he wants.
Song Jingyun felt that he seemed to have found his second goal in studying.
Jiang Mixia saw that Song Jingyun's words made sense, and nodded again with a smile, "Well said."
Song Jingyun chuckled.
Jiang Chunbao had a sad face at this moment.
The last time he sprained his ankle while walking, it was winter and there were not many people on the road, and he couldn't find anyone to help him get home. He could only find a wooden stick on the side of the road to use as a crutch and limp back.
When he got home, his family members were also shocked and quickly found Dr. Yang to see him.
(End of this chapter)
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