Chapter 75: Shen Qing’s advance notice was not in vain
Shen Qing bought a lot, so the owner of the livestock shop gave him another carriage. It was not a flatbed cart, but an oilcloth carriage with a waterproof and sun-proof roof!
Shen Qing had already booked two carriages in advance, which were enough for her family, but she didn't want to refuse a gift, so she happily accepted it.
After having the servant harness the strongest donkey, he turned to Jiang Xiangxi and asked, "Do you think this would be a practical gift?"
Carpenter Guan didn't want a betrothal gift. No matter how much money was offered, he would still bring it back, and he would bring back the Guan family as well.
People who love their children are reluctant to spend money on themselves, and are very generous in spending the money they save on their children. However, Jiang Xiangxi is marrying, not marrying into the family. Marrying should be done in a proper manner. Why should the daughter that someone has raised with great difficulty be forced to marry into the Jiang family?
The Jiang family isn't so good that you can enjoy a life of luxury just by marrying into it!
Jiang Xiangxi watched his mother buying cakes, cloth, and sugar, and he thought it was very good. Later, when he saw her buying silver hairpins and silver bracelets, he felt that his mental endurance had become stronger and greater, and he would no longer be shocked by anything.
But the sixty taels of silver his mother spent was not as much as the donkey and carriage as a betrothal gift!
A donkey costs eleven taels of silver, and a carriage would cost at least two and a half taels. Most marriages in the village cost seven or eight taels. When marrying a daughter, people cry and think it's too much, but when marrying a daughter, they think it's too little.
His mother took the initiative to get married and also prepared jewelry for Xiaoshui, who was still unmarried...
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As soon as the four donkeys and one cow arrived at the village entrance, they immediately caused a sensation in the entire Qili Village!
The children who were playing with mud and stones almost jumped up and ran around the village to tell others and go home to inform the adults.
The end result was that before Shen Qing even got home, everyone in the village, from the elderly in their seventies and eighties to the children in arms, were all staring at the donkey and the cow!
"It really is a cow. The horns are so beautiful. I really want to touch them!"
"Is that the one with long ears a donkey? I think it looks a little silly, but silly is also cute."
"Why did Shen Qing buy so many animals at once? My God, how much silver must it cost?"
"Wasn't the wheat harvest just a few days away? Then it's time to plow the fields. The donkeys and oxen are definitely there to plow the fields."
"You're right!"
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Listening to the heated analysis and discussion, only the Zhao and Hong families felt that it was impossible.
Shen Qing's family didn't even harvest the wheat and gave it to the two families. How could they buy donkeys and cows just for plowing the fields?
Could it be that they want to expand their business?
For example, delivering brushes.
The more I think about it, the more likely it seems!
"Auntie, can your donkey be touched by my son? He has always dreamed of touching it.
Don't worry, he'll just touch me lightly a few times. If he dares to touch me too hard, I'll spank him until his butt is bruised!"
"My child is the same! She's been thinking about it for a long time. Auntie, can you let her touch it?"
Someone took the lead, and the children who were originally just watching with envy immediately tugged at their adults' clothes, their eyes full of anticipation.
The adults were at a loss, especially afraid that they would miss the opportunity, so they hurriedly opened their mouths to make a request.
Shen Qing joked: "I can't, but donkeys and cows are no problem.
Come on, everyone line up, touch from the side, don't get kicked by the kicking machine!"
It’s just a touch, it won’t hurt anything, so what’s wrong with that?
The children cheered, and the adults were filled with joy.
Shen Qing stepped aside and Jiang Xiangxi maintained order.
Zhao Mingyue also had time to rush over to watch, and pulled Shen Qing aside to ask, "Why did you buy so many large animals at once? It must take a lot of energy just to cut grass and feed them all day, right?
But the wheat harvest is coming up in a few days, so both the donkey and the ox can be put to use, which is quite practical."
Shen Qing did not answer but took the initiative to recommend: "Aunt San, have you ever thought about buying a donkey?
It’s not far for you and Dabao to go to the city to sell tofu, but how many miles does it take for Uncle San and Daxi to walk on a cart to go to various villages to exchange beans?
If they had a donkey, not only would they not have to pull the cart, but they could also take turns riding it. It wouldn't be tiring and the ride would be faster. Wouldn't the beans they earned by going to two more villages be equivalent to earning more silver?
Zhao Mingyue had never thought about buying a large animal before. She always thought that walking a little bit was nothing, as long as she could earn money.
Not only she thought so, but everyone in the family also thought so.
But now, after listening to Shen Qing's words, I suddenly feel that buying a donkey is not only for enjoyment, but also for increasing speed. Wouldn't it be possible to earn more money if the speed is increased?
The wheat will be harvested in a few days. Her family has a lot of land, and this year's harvest is considered good. In previous years, there was no need to worry about it, but this year the family has to make and sell tofu, which takes up a lot of manpower.
She could not bear to stop making it for a few days, to be honest. Besides, the busy farming season was also the time when farmers were most willing to spend money on food. By then, the tofu would sell quickly and in large quantities, and it would be no problem to double the money she earned!
If you don't stop, it will be really tiring.
But it is different with a donkey. The heavy work of carrying grain in the fields can be done by the donkey. A 100-pound sack is very heavy for a person, but it is nothing for a donkey.
And the grinding mill...
Zhao Mingyue was so obsessed with it that she wished she could go to the city and buy a donkey right now!
She said, "I'll go home and discuss it with your uncle."
The family originally had 29 taels of silver in savings, and they had earned a full 7 taels from selling tofu these days! Adding a few taels of silver to buy a whole one wasn't out of the question.
After all, buying and harvesting wheat early and plowing the fields can all come in handy... The manpower saved can be used to make tofu and earn more money...
Mr. Jiang and Jiang Ying also came to see it. They looked at each other and Jiang Ying asked, "Dad, if Third Aunt is buying one, should we also buy a donkey?"
The family had some saved money, which they would have been reluctant to use in the past. However, they recently made a few taels of silver from selling malt sugar. If the flood really comes in June, it should not be a problem to make a dozen taels of silver before the flood comes.
Jiang Yang nodded and said, "Let's buy a cow."
A donkey is several taels of silver cheaper, but it can carry 300 kilograms of weight, while a cow can only carry 500 to 600 kilograms.
The third family needs a donkey to grind the mill, so buying a donkey is the most practical both now and in the future; their own family does not need to grind the mill, but it is necessary to carry things and plow the fields, so it is more suitable to buy a cow.
Jiang Ying was stunned for a moment before she realized, "Yes, it would be more practical for our family to buy a cow!"
Not only are there a lot of things at home, but there are also many children. If they flee from famine, the men will carry the belongings and the women will push the carts. What will happen to the children?
It's okay to walk a few miles or ten miles, but when it comes to walking thirty or fifty miles, adults have to grit their teeth and persevere, and the children will definitely cry loudly.
I can’t lose my property, and I can’t lose my children either. It will really drive me crazy!
Buying a cow can save 500 kilograms of weight at once.
She looked at Shen Qing's donkey and cow and knew that she was making all-out preparations for the flood.
Perhaps, her family could also come up with enough money to buy a donkey.
By then, the oxen will pull the belongings and the donkey cart will pull the children, which will make Shen Qing's intention of telling him in advance worthwhile.
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