Chapter 417: Is it okay for you to eat like this?
"Sweet?" Ying Liuyi finished eating the whole thing, raised his head and asked blankly.
"Sweet, right? Not only sweet, but also smooth! Isn't it obviously much finer than millet and corn?
"You barely need to chew it in one bite, it goes down your throat with a slurp, and it doesn't sting your throat at all!" Feng Meng recommended proudly.
Yingyi and the other six nodded vigorously in agreement.
This sweet potato is so delicious!
It also has a bit of sweetness, and I don’t know if it’s good for the body. Poor people will definitely like it more. In the season when there is a shortage of oil and vegetables, who doesn’t like to eat sweet and delicate food?
Ling Yi couldn't calm down for a long time. He suppressed his excitement and wished he could start harvesting in the afternoon!
This way you can know the yield per acre...
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The village is busy with farming during this period. Except for the workshop, all other extra work has stopped and everyone is focused on the autumn harvest.
The food was the same as during the spring plowing season, and the whole village ate in the school.
Holding coarse pottery bowls and basins that were almost as big as their heads, Ling Yi and the other seven lined up like everyone else.
First, the meal was served, and it turned out to be rice!
The white rice is distinct in every grain. It is not thick porridge, nor is it coarse grains, but real rice!
Ling Yi was even more surprised. There were more than 200 people in the village now, regardless of age, man or woman, whether doing light work or heavy physical work, all were treated equally and given white rice!
The only difference is that people who do physical work consume more and eat more, while the elderly and children eat less, but this is also an individual difference and has nothing to do with other things.
If everyone eats the same food, and everyone is full, wouldn't that require hundreds of kilograms of food per day? And that's rice!
He is the mayor of Blackwater City and manages the entire Blackwater City. No one understands better than him that one does not know how expensive food and firewood are if one does not manage the household. That is why he is so shocked.
Auntie’s village is too arrogant!
Feng Meng came over and reminded them, "I heard that today's lunch is braised pork with bean sticks, a fried egg with chives, and steamed eggplant. You are the guests, so as long as you can finish it, you can order more pork and fried eggs."
Some people have small appetites and they won't be able to finish eating too much, which is a waste. In the village, there is a limit on human meat and eggs, but no limit on vegetables and staple foods. However, it's ok for outsiders to have only meat and eggs, and they will be given priority!
After listening to this, Ling Yi's focus was not on whether they could add more meat and eggs, but on asking, "Did we get meat and eggs today, or were they already there?
Do you have meat and eggs with every meal?"
Even though he was not valued, he still had a high status and was the lord of a city. He could have all kinds of exquisite and complex food if he wanted, not just meat and eggs.
But how many princes were there? Even the powerful officials couldn't compare to the princes, let alone these villagers in the mountains. He had enough chicken, duck, fish, and meat every day, but that didn't mean the people of Blackwater City were the same. In fact, the people of Blackwater City had trouble getting enough meat and eggs, not even the most basic corn grits porridge!
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be people starving to death every year!
Although they are all common people, the villagers of Hulu Village actually eat rice with meat and eggs. Isn’t the difference too big?
"How is it possible to have meat and eggs for every meal?"
Ling Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
He was not ignorant of the sufferings of the people. He knew how hard life was for the lower-class people. In his opinion, only wealthy families could afford to eat fine grains with meat and eggs every day. It was considered a great thing for the farmers in the village to have a good meal during festivals and during spring plowing and autumn harvest.
He admitted that life in Hulu Village was better with the workshop, but even during the autumn harvest, it was impossible to eat such meals every day. It must have been a temporary addition after they arrived...
Feng Meng answered truthfully: "Three meals a day, with meat and eggs for every meal, how rich would that be?
We only had meat and eggs when we ate in the canteen during the spring plowing and autumn harvest. On ordinary days, when we had meat at home, we had no eggs, and when we had eggs, we had no meat.
We've all been through hard times, and even if we make some money following Auntie, we can't just show it off with our mouths, right?"
Although he really wants to show off in this mouth, in addition to being worthy of this mouth, he cannot neglect other places.
For example, for clothes, cloth and leather are indispensable, otherwise you won’t be able to go out and earn money, right?
There are also hats and shoes, cars for going out, houses to live in, furniture to buy, etc. If you want to live a good life, these expenses cannot be reduced...
Ling Yi: ...The difference between the living conditions here and those of the farmers in Blackwater City is huge!
It is difficult for farmers and herdsmen in Heishui City to have enough to eat. Herdsmen are even more desperate. They are absolutely reluctant to eat meat, and there is nothing to eat. The milk that cannot be sold can be used to fill the stomach, but drinking milk alone is not enough to keep you hungry, and you still need some dry food.
The only thing I’m better than Feng Meng and the others is drinking fresh milk.
The food in Hulu Village is even better than that of most wealthy families in the city!
Those small families with some wealth only dare to eat meat or eggs occasionally. They usually eat coarse grains and cereals. If they eat like this, they will really eat up all the wealth they have!
Ying Yi asked in shock, "Can you guys eat like this? Meat and eggs aren't cheap. Do you have any left after deducting food from your wages?"
The six of them were the master's personal guards, receiving a monthly salary of three taels of silver. They had no family ties at the moment, but they didn't dare spend lavishly, fearing they wouldn't be able to afford a family later.
Moreover, they may have children soon after marriage, and the guards can die for their masters at any time. Of course, if they die for their masters, they will not only receive compensation, but given their masters' character, they will definitely take good care of their wives and children. But what if they die without being able to protect their masters?
So no matter what, saving more money is the important thing!
Feng Meng is about the same age as them. If he wants to get married and have children, even if he doesn't buy a house in the city, he will have to spend money to build a house. The betrothal gifts, wedding banquets, etc. will also cost money. He can't afford to eat like this, right?
Feng Meng didn't know much about other things, but he knew everything about food. He calculated the cost for them on the spot: "It won't cost much. We grow our own food. My mother said that it's up to the individual to decide whether to have more or less. If the harvest is good, we can exchange some for fine grains. If the harvest is small, we can mix coarse grains and beans. At least we won't go hungry, right?
The eggs come from the chickens, ducks and geese we raise at home. Now that I'm following my aunt to earn money, I don't have to exchange the eggs for other things. I can keep them all for my family to nourish their bodies. If I work harder, I can raise a few more. I can't eat all the eggs I pick up in a day!
The meat came from hunting by the Lei family. Although wild game was not very oily, it was cheaper than domesticated meat.
The second is the chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, sheep, etc. raised at home. Of course, they are absolutely reluctant to kill them on weekdays. They can only be eaten during festivals and holidays without spending money.
The most important thing is my aunt!
Her soap workshop needs oil, and every few days there is a lot of oil residue, which every family can buy. There is plenty of oil and water, and the price is cheap. There is also mutton and milk..."
Ying Yi and the others' eyes gradually widened as they listened. When they heard the word "milk", they couldn't hold it in any longer and interrupted, asking, "Wait! Milk? Where's the milk?"
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