“I originally had twenty-seven tenant farmers.”
After reviewing the accounts, the two had a general understanding of the situation. They decided to take the ledgers with them on their way back and study them carefully.
"Butler Li, everyone has arrived."
Zhao Wu called out from the doorway, and Butler Li, carrying the roster, went out with Wei Fu.
"Quiet down, everyone, and listen to me."
Wei Fu looked around and recognized a few familiar tenants he had dealt with before.
"Have you all been wondering why Manager Zhu hasn't come for over a month?"
"Yes, Steward Wei, when will Steward Zhu arrive? The wheat is about to be harvested, we need a plan, right?"
"Yes, we've been so worried these past few days, we don't know where to find Steward Zhu."
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Several tenant farmers who knew Wei Fu asked him about the upcoming wheat harvest and how there was so much to do.
"Alright, calm down and listen to me. Steward Zhu can't come. The original owner of the manor has run into trouble, and the manor has changed hands."
After Wei Fu finished speaking, the tenants immediately fell into chaos.
"The ownership has changed hands, so what are we going to do? What about the crops that are about to be harvested?"
"Zhuangzi has changed owners, what about the taxes?"
"Will we still get our share of the crops we planted?"
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It doesn't matter to these farmers who own the Zhuangzi; what they care about is whether they still have a share of the crops they've worked so hard to grow.
"Quiet, our master and mistress said that the crops planted before will still be handled according to the previously signed agreement. After this crop is harvested, the contracts for the second half of the year will need to be revised."
After Wei Fu finished speaking, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they still had a share of the crops.
"Alright, this is our family's housekeeper, Mr. Li. Everyone, please get to know each other. We'll be coming over often in the future. Let's not forget our family when we're all family."
After Wei Fu finished speaking, he had Butler Li come forward.
"Everyone, my husband and wife are kind-hearted people. They bought this estate and want to run it well."
Don't overthink it. During this time, focus on preparing for the wheat harvest. Getting the grain back is the most important thing.
For the next period of time, Manager Wei and I will come over frequently. If there is anything you need, you can talk to us.
Everyone wants a better life, so let's not do anything that harms others or ourselves. Let's work together to maintain this farm, grow more grain, and it will benefit everyone.
Steward Li spoke slowly and deliberately, and the tenants below listened quietly without making a fuss.
It's getting late today, and I haven't had a chance to look at the rosters and ledgers carefully, so I won't say more.
Wei Fu told everyone to disperse and that they would come back in three days.
"Let's go, Master Zhao. Thank you for your help. Please move the large camphor wood chest inside the house to the car."
"Okay, I'll do it myself."
Zhao Wu picked up the box and walked steadily.
Butler Li and Wei Fu were very envious. After locking the door, they followed the carriage towards the direction of the carriage.
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