Xu Lanzhi's family is now incredibly famous; their huge courtyard is dazzling to many people in Tangjiagou.
The convoy from Lanling comes regularly to collect chickens; I wonder how much they make each time.
Now they've rented all the land in the village, and everyone's curious to see how they'll manage to cultivate so much land. Sure enough, within just a few days, several giant plows were already in operation!
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They only hired four people, and they did the work that forty people couldn't finish.
People were not only envious of Xu Lanzhi's family, but also of Erzhuzi, who was said to earn ten taels of silver a month.
After Xu Lanzhi's family finished building their courtyard, the construction team went directly to his house, saying they were repairing it. But his house was so dilapidated that even a strong wind could blow it away, so they rebuilt three large rooms there.
They used to look down on Erzhuzi, thinking he was a good-for-nothing who was eager to work for a woman!
Now he regrets not realizing Xu Lanzhi's talent back then.
Actually, everyone in the village was quite happy that they got a good price for the land, but compared to Erzhuzi's, their rent was really negligible. Who would complain about having too much money, right?
So some people never forgot the promise Xu Lanzhi made when she rented the land.
They went directly to Tang Yongnian to complain, saying, "Village Chief, Xu Lanzhi promised us so confidently that after renting our land, she would hire us to farm it and pay us wages."
But now, her family has somehow acquired several new-style plows, and they've managed to plow that much land with just three or four people. Xu Lanzhi is blatantly deceiving them!
"That's right, village chief, this is so unfair! Look at Erzhuzi, he used to be so poor, but since he followed Xu Lanzhi, he has not only earned a lot of money, but Xu Lanzhi also built a house for him."
We're all waiting for Xu Lanzhi to get work, but judging from the current situation, only a few people will be able to find jobs through her!
In fact, Tang Yongnian was also unhappy about this matter. Back then, in order to support Xu Lanzhi, he rented his own land to her when he had free time.
Her son, Tang Qingshan, was also thinking of finding some work to do at Xu Lanzhi's place. Shen had told him several times to talk to Xu Lanzhi and arrange some work for Qingshan and his wife.
Tang Yongnian had been a magistrate for half his life, and it was always others who begged him. How could he possibly lower his head to beg a woman?
He had thought Xu Lanzhi was clever; in the past, when he helped her, she had brought him chickens and eggs, and even sent him several jars of fine wine from the city. He figured that after helping her so much this time, she should be thinking of Qingshan, but…
He was scolded by Madam Shen for this matter, and his son and daughter-in-law also showed their dissatisfaction on their faces.
Before, he couldn't bring himself to go to Xu Lanzhi because of his son, but now that he's speaking up for the villagers, he's all high and mighty!
When Tang Yongnian arrived at Xu Lanzhi's house, he was stunned by its grandeur. The courtyard was enormous, exquisitely and practically built.
For the first time ever, Wang did not embarrass Tang Yongnian when she saw him, and even politely invited him to sit down.
Tang Yongnian noticed that Wang Shi seemed a little guilty, so he quickly said, "Sister-in-law, you two are now prominent figures in Tangjiagou. The whole village envies you!"
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Now that Wang was feeling triumphant, she was in a great mood and said politely, "The little girls were clamoring for their own rooms. I just said I'd build a few rooms, enough for them, but Lanzhi insisted on spoiling the children. This house is so big, it's not only expensive, but it's also empty. I don't feel comfortable living here!"
Tang Yongnian could only awkwardly laugh along as he listened to this blatant boasting.
When Xu Lanzhi heard that the village chief had arrived, she quickly brewed some good tea and said, "Uncle, you've come! Please have some tea!"
Tang Yongnian smiled faintly and said, "Lanzhi, you really have a way with things! Where did you get that new plowshare? You're really good at working!"
Xu Lanzhi said with a smile, "Oh, Uncle, you know about this? That plowshare was tampered with by Erzhuzi. You know what, it's really useful. It saved us a lot of effort!"
Seeing that Xu Lanzhi did not understand his meaning, Tang Yongnian said, "Lanzhi, I am truly happy for you that you have finished tilling the land so early, but some of the villagers are not happy. You said you would hire the villagers to come back and farm the land, but only four or five people are pulling the plow, so no one else has any work to do!"
Before Xu Lanzhi could speak, Wang Shi spoke up first: "These people are too ungrateful. We paid a lot of money to rent the land, so we can hire as many people as we need to work. How come it's like we owe them something!"
“Sister-in-law, you’re right, but now everyone’s farmland has been rented to you. They have no land, and it’s not good for them to be idle all day. They’re just hoping to find some work at your place!”
Before Wang could finish her tirade, Xu Lanzhi quickly interjected, "Uncle, don't be impatient. I'll definitely use the new, time-saving and labor-saving tools, but there's so much land waiting to be planted, so there's bound to be a lot of work to do."
"We'll start planting wheat tomorrow. Anyone who wants to help is welcome. I've already had Yindi go to the village to inform everyone. Same as always, one hundred coins a day. But I'll say it again: I don't want anyone who tries to cheat or slack off!"
Tang Yongnian nodded and said, "Lanzhi, I know it will cost you a lot of money to hire these people, but we are all fellow villagers. Since you have made the promise, you should think more about everyone. In the future, please think more about everyone. Now that you have made arrangements, I will be leaving!"
Xu Lanzhi hurriedly said, "Uncle, won't you sit for a while? You've been waiting for me all afternoon. My nephew brought back some new tea from Lanling. I'll go get some for you!"
Tang Yongnian waved his hand and said, "No need, no need. I've finished talking, I should go now!"
After Tang Yongnian finished speaking, he walked out. He ultimately couldn't bring himself to say anything about his son Qingshan. Oh well, let him be like everyone else. He just couldn't bring himself to say it.
Xu Lanzhi took the tea and chased after him, saying, "Uncle, it's nothing valuable, it's just a token of my appreciation, please take it and try it!"
Tang Yongnian took the tea leaves blankly. After a long pause, he still couldn't bring himself to ask Xu Lanzhi to arrange an easier job for Qingshan. He gave a wry smile and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony!"
Xu Lanzhi then remembered and said, "Uncle, we were able to rent the land smoothly this time thanks to your family's support. Your family didn't keep any land for ourselves. If Brother Qingshan doesn't mind, please ask him to come and help me out as well."
Tang Yongnian breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, and said with a smile, "That's good. It's just that I've spoiled this kid. He's really not good at doing field work. You should talk to him and scold him!"
Xu Lanzhi quickly replied, "Uncle, what are you saying? Brother Qingshan is such a clever person, wouldn't it be a waste to let him work in the fields? I was thinking of asking him to manage the farm with Erzhuzi."
As you know, Erzhuzi is hardworking, but he's a bit of a taciturn guy. Brother Qingshan has inherited your skills; he's a first-rate manager. He knows exactly what everyone in the village is good at. I'll trouble him to help me arrange the work. I certainly won't shortchange him this month!
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Tang Yongnian was extremely pleased with these words. Xu Lanzhi was truly a remarkable person, more far ahead of his own expectations. This arrangement was excellent; he wouldn't have to worry about their attitudes when he returned today!
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