Chapter 33 I Misunderstood
After so many trips to the city, Xu Zhichun had inquired about the county magistrate's character. It's important to remember that while there were laws in ancient times, the rule of man was more important. While there were generally laws to follow when deciding cases, the specific decisions were largely influenced by the county magistrate's subjective opinions.
If country folk like them accidentally offended someone, they would be left with no hope of escape.
Fortunately, the magistrate of Qingshan County, Lu, was an official with a very good reputation. Under his rule, Qingshan County was not only a place where people did not steal or pick up things they found, but also a place with a very clean and honest atmosphere.
It was also because of this that Xu Zhichun dared to set up a stall in the city to sell konjac tofu, konjac knots and ice jelly, which had never been sold before.
Stealing someone's secret recipe is like killing their parents. Besides, their business is just a small one no matter how you look at it. The rich families would not even look down on such a small thing and there is no need to force others for such a tyrannical act. If they are reported by their rivals and fall into the hands of County Magistrate Lu, wouldn't they deserve it?
Even if small business owners are envious and jealous, they do not have the ability or courage to actually do evil.
After inquiring about the county magistrate's character, Xu Zhichun also inquired about contemporary laws.
If you know a little about the law, you will never suffer any loss in any era.
Unexpectedly, the government designated four teahouses of different sizes in the city as the ancient version of the legal education base. Every two days, storytellers would tell four or five legal education stories in these teahouses to educate the people and remind them to always remember that there are laws to follow and to act in accordance with the law, to avoid being impulsive and to remember to abide by the law when doing things.
It is said that this was also the move made after County Magistrate Lu came. It is no wonder that these legal education stories were spread from one person to another and became quite popular among the people.
How much entertainment can there be in this era? Legal education stories are also stories, and stories are inherently attractive.
Whoever returns to the village after hearing a story in the teahouse will be the most popular person in the village. All he needs to do is sit under a big tree at the entrance of the village and shout that he wants to tell a story, and a crowd will gather to listen.
Xu Zhichun felt that County Magistrate Lu was quite interesting and a good official with many ideas.
When the day is right tomorrow, she will go and listen.
Then think carefully about how to report the contribution of potatoes and sweet potatoes. Even if you can't make money, it's good to gain some fame.
There was no need to rush this matter. After all, she had obtained potatoes and sweet potatoes by accident from a "merchant". She did not understand what the "merchant" said unilaterally. It would be too late to wait until she had planted and harvested them for several months. At least she would have to work on them for a few more days to make some delicious dishes made with these two things before she could report them.
Xu Zhichun sorted the five different varieties of sweet potatoes, including yacon, into different categories, and then went to feed the chickens and pigs.
The chickens and pigs at home grew very well after being fed with large amounts of her feed, fish bone meal and corn meal.
Especially the two pigs, their skin has a light healthy pink color, and their fur is shiny and smooth, which makes everyone praise it.
The chicks grew rapidly day by day, and the hens laid eggs more frequently, harvesting seven or eight eggs a day. The uncle and his wife simply couldn't finish them all.
Two hens looked like they were about to start brooding, and Xu Zhichun planned to let them do so - there was enough chicken feed, so he could afford to raise another thirty or forty hens.
Xu Zhichun thought about waiting a couple of days to see if there were any ducks for sale and then buying about twenty to raise.
Ducks grow fast and are fat and edible in just 100 days.
Fat duck is delicious whether fried or stewed, and stewed konjac tofu is a must-try.
In the afternoon, Liang Lizheng's grandson came and asked Xu Zhichun to go home, saying that his grandfather was looking for him. Xu Zhichun knew that the land deed must have been obtained. He was excited and hurried there.
She thought about it, packed some potatoes and sweet potatoes, and two big yacon fruits, and left with the basket.
Liang Lizheng was also surprised by the potatoes and sweet potatoes. "What are these? They look like they grew in the ground, but we don't have them here, right? Did you buy them in the city?"
"You are truly an experienced farmer. Nothing can be hidden from you."
Xu Zhichun couldn't help but smile and gave Liang Lizheng a thumbs up in praise.
Liang Lizheng said hurriedly: "It looks like something that can fill your stomach, but since you spent money to buy it, just keep it for yourself. It's such a waste."
"I bought a lot," Xu Zhichun used the cover of "merchant" to simply tell Liang Lizheng.
Liang Lizheng: "You weren't cheated, were you? It's just over one tael of silver, more than one tael!"
Liang Lizheng was heartbroken and didn't know what to say. Even if she could earn money now, she couldn't waste it like this. After all, she was still young and not mature enough.
Xu Zhichun felt amused and thought that they were indeed father and son, as the village head and Third Brother Liang's words were exactly the same.
"Uncle Lizheng, those two merchants don't seem to be treacherous. Anyway, we tried these sweet potatoes raw, and they're really delicious. This kind of fruit potato is even more delicious, we all love it. Come, Xiaodong, wash it and share it with your sister. Cut a piece for your grandfather, too."
When the child heard that it was edible, he didn't care whether it looked good or not. He happily said "Hey" and left.
"Wow! So sweet!"
“Sweet and crunchy, delicious!”
The brother and sister exclaimed and couldn't wait to give it to grandpa to taste.
"Grandpa, eat quickly, it's delicious!"
Liang Lizheng didn't agree with it, but he gave his grandson face, took a bite, and was stunned.
this--
Xu Zhichun curled his lips, feeling proud.
See, it’s just for deliciousness, not for appeasing children.
"What's it called?"
"This is a sweet potato. We've tried it and it tastes best when eaten raw. Other sweet potatoes are also delicious raw, but they're not as crispy or juicy as this. They might be better roasted."
Liang Lizheng was very flexible. He finished the piece in his hand in two or three bites and sent his two grandsons out. "You are lucky. It's a good thing. It's a good thing."
Don’t even mention how the sweet potatoes and potatoes taste, this fruit potato alone is pretty good.
However, it is obvious that this fruit potato is not something that can fill your stomach, it is just a snack.
It's okay anyway.
Liang Lizheng chuckled and said, "It's a good thing. Let's grow some at home and buy a hundred pounds like you. What do you think the price is?"
Xu Zhichun was stunned.
Over, over a hundred kilograms?
She didn't plan to sell so much for the whole family.
It's not that I'm stingy, it's just that it's not enough.
There must be someone in the village who would be willing to take such a good thing. Even if she hides it from the world, she can't take it out from the harbor warehouse endlessly.
Xu Zhichun forced a smile. "Uncle Lizheng, my family's land is all ready for planting after it's been cleared, so I'm afraid I can't sell you that much. I don't know if other families want it. If so, I'll have to share some with them. How about this, the merchant said that after the sweet potatoes grow vines, you can plant them after pinching the vines. How about you take ten pounds of sweet potatoes? As for potatoes, I'll give you ten pounds too? The price is one cent per pound, and I'll buy from the merchant at the same price. I won't make a profit from everyone."
One cent per pound is actually too cheap, but there is no other way. I can't give it away. If I give it away, no matter whether the product is good or not, every household will come to ask for it. Who will I give it to then?
The price cannot be too high either, otherwise the villagers will definitely not be willing to buy it.
By then, only her family will be growing the seeds, and no one else will have any. It is hard to say whether someone will secretly dig them up, which is hard to prevent and will also affect neighborhood relations.
Xu Zhichun had no intention of pleasing everyone, but he also didn't want to argue with anyone.
Liang Lizheng was stunned.
He was worried that Xu Zhichun would be overwhelmed with potatoes and sweet potatoes, so out of kindness he gritted his teeth and offered to give her over 100 kilograms each. After all, the family made a lot of money thanks to Xu Zhichun, so it wouldn't hurt to spend a little to help her share the burden.
She actually couldn't bear to do it!
Liang Lizheng pondered: Maybe those two merchants really weren't deceiving her? Maybe she had good judgment and didn't make a mistake. Maybe this was really a good thing?
It’s no wonder that human nature is basically the same. As Xu Zhichun kept hiding it, Liang Lizheng couldn’t help but want more.
(End of this chapter)
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