Wu He worked even harder. After quickly completing his calculations, he opened the account book again and checked it carefully before saying aloud:
"Three years ago, in a good year, all the farmers earned a total of over 57,000 dan of grain. They paid 30% in rent, totaling over 17,100 dan. The market price of grain in the hands of the farmers three years ago ranged from 600 to 1,500 coins per dan. Based on the highest market price of each type of grain, the total income of all the farmers three years ago was about 39,900 taels. There were 587 households in the village, and the average income per household was about 68 taels.
“Two years ago, there was a severe drought and rent was waived, with the average harvest per household being around 27 taels.
"A year ago, the number of people in the village decreased, and the average income per household was about 49 taels."
"Everyone, you have worked hard for a year to grow crops, and you can only make ends meet by living frugally. I will never allow you to have such a hard time under the protection of the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion!" Ling Xiang felt very sad when he heard this, and his eyes turned red. He ordered Qi Lianghan to publish the income assessment of growing medicinal herbs.
The farmers didn't understand the professional terms, so Qi Lianghan simply said:
"To ensure everyone has ample food and clothing in the future, the young lady has ordered me to lead everyone in growing medicinal herbs. This first year is a trial phase, and we estimate the average income per acre from herbal production will be eight times that of growing grain! As everyone's planting techniques mature, our income will continue to increase!
"The young lady said that we will provide free training on the techniques of growing medicinal herbs, and we will also rent out the medicinal fields to everyone for free. As long as the herbs you grow are up to standard, the Zhenguo Houfu will accept them all! There will be extra bonuses for those who grow herbs exceptionally well! If anyone really doesn't know how to grow herbs, the Zhenguo Houfu will also give each person fifty taels of resettlement money, allowing you to find a living elsewhere. We will never let anyone go hungry!"
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