"It's true. Now it seems that the courtyard of Linji Village is like a fortress."
"That's how it should be. Although they have a nice yard and a nice house, when I think about the dangers here at any time, I don't envy them too much."
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Many people really think so.
However, after receiving reports from his subordinates, the master of the Wei family, who came here in person to join in the fun, did not think so.
Earlier, he sent several groups of people to Linji Village to inquire and check, just to find out whether this place was as good as the concubine said.
Everyone who came back was amazed and impressed, and said that they wanted to come and see it in person.
What a coincidence, today is the day when the people in Linji Village move into their new home.
"I heard that if we pay a gift money here today, we can have a relocation party. Here's the gift money for the five of us."
Master Wei felt somewhat unhappy when he saw the butler present the five taels of silver as a gift for five people.
These people said they were being casual, but they actually asked for one or two taels of silver per person. Humph, this is not asking for a casual gift, this is simply ripping off customers.
What’s funny is that many of the onlookers and villagers around came to congratulate them.
After Mr. Wei and his group left, some people casually gave them some gifts.
If Master Wei looked carefully, he would realize that people who came here to give gifts did not necessarily have to give one or two taels of silver per head.
Many ordinary people just gave some dried vegetables, eggs or a few hundred copper coins as a gift.
Most of those who gave one or two taels of silver like them were from other places who came to seek medical treatment...
After the gift money was presented, Master Wei and his entourage were welcomed inside.
When he was just watching from the outside before, Wei Hong could only think sourly: a group of country bumpkins who fled famine, but they wanted to build these large courtyards in such a remote place.
Haha, these guys are all idiots.
What he was thinking at that time was that the place where these refugees lived, except that it was not as big as the one where his family lived now, was actually... quite beautiful with one floor and one basement.
Now we've officially entered the village. Looking at the flat ground, the two rows of neatly arranged buildings, and the trees and stones planted in front of each courtyard, which the refugees must have found somewhere...
"Master, look at these country bumpkins, they actually knew how to arrange some stones like this. Not to mention, if they piled them up like this and planted some trees and flowers, even vegetables, it would look really pretty."
Actually, they were planting vegetables, not flowers, but the vegetables were blooming, so they looked pretty.
Wei Hong's eyes were fixed on the shape made of several piled stones, which were covered with moss. In the middle of the stones, he couldn't tell if it was a naturally grown plant or one that was intentionally planted. Anyway, it looked... a bit like the elegance of those big families in the city.
He took a deep breath. "This bunch of refugees must be imitating the ways of the city gentlemen. Otherwise, with their vision and knowledge, how could they possibly understand these elegant things?"
The housekeeper quickly agreed, but the second house he saw was another row of very artistic bamboos.
Well, it turns out that not only are the bamboos planted there interestingly, but there's also a vegetable shed built next to it. It's not just a vegetable shed, but there are also some very charming wooden boxes hanging around it...
The flowers and grasses planted there look very comfortable.
"I don't believe everyone here decorates their yards like this. The front door must be the front door, so the people here imitate the style of the rich gentlemen."
Wei Hong gritted his teeth. He really didn't want to believe that the courtyard decorated by this bunch of country bumpkins was actually more beautiful than his courtyard which was only decorated with bright red.
However, out of the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th houses I saw, almost every one of them had a very distinctive courtyard.
These families planted a variety of vegetables, but they also placed various beautiful stones.
Or, they can weave various different objects and put them in the yard.
Several homes have various medicinal flowers planted in woven pots, and it’s very relaxing to watch them bud away from blooming.
Even if the decoration is a little simple, there will be a beautiful big radish on the courtyard wall.
"I originally thought that for a group of us seeking medical treatment, paying a tael of silver would be a compliment to these refugees.
But after entering this village, I actually felt like I was disgracing the new owner by only giving one or two taels of silver.
After all, all the courtyards in this village are surprisingly unique.
This is just the beginning. If this group of people live here for a year or two, and they plant all kinds of flowers and trees in front of the door, and they bloom, it will be such a beautiful sight.”
"Haven't you noticed? The various fruit trees planted in these two rows are actually planted in different seasons.
I just took a closer look and saw that they've actually planted some seasonal fruit trees. This means that when these trees bloom and bear fruit, the village will have flowers to enjoy all year round.
I'm already thinking that when I have some free time, I'll get together with a few friends and rent a place in one of these houses for a while.
Rent here!
Wei Hong stared at the village, greed flashing in his eyes.
Such a beautiful village, and so many beautiful courtyards, how great it would be if they all belonged to his Wei family.
Occupy a beautiful village alone and then conquer all the people in the village.
Then he can live in whichever yard he wants and entertain guests in whichever house he wants.
Which yards do you want to rent out?
Just thinking about it, Wei Hong felt that this place deserved to be built for his Wei family.
"Master, look, why are those people circling around the ground?"
Wei Hong looked in the direction the housekeeper's hand was pointing, and only then did he see that there was indeed a group of people gathered in front of him, watching.
He hurried over.
"What are you all looking at?"
"I am a villager who used to live here. I know this place very well. It used to be saline-alkali land.
But now, have you seen that this saline-alkali land has disappeared, and has been replaced by such a fertile land.
Oh my God, the color of the mud has changed and it has become its normal color.
In other words, this piece of land can be used to grow vegetables now, and after two years, it may become fertile land.
I, I still find it incredible..."
Wei Hong's heart sank when he heard this: What? Saline-alkali land can really be turned into fertile land? What has he missed?
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