After the vicious adoptive mother gave up, the scumbag children regretted it

Jiang Chen looked at the expressions of the crowd and couldn't help but admire the village chief Jiang's shrewdness. The older he got, the wiser he became.

He felt that he had learned a lot from this divorce with Shen Nanzhi. It turned out that there were so many tricks to being a person and doing things.

From the beginning to the end, he didn't need to show up himself, and he was able to pay off his debts, and the two hundred taels of silver also fell into his pocket. Why didn't he think of this method earlier?

The villagers were silent and unwilling, but no one resisted violently. Since the village chief had said it, it was a decision. What they were considering now was how much of their own land they could keep.

After a moment of silence, Village Chief Jiang continued, "I had no choice. Don't worry, as long as Jiang Chen passes the imperial examination, the land and the silver will be returned to you double."

Jiang Chen also stood up, bowed deeply, and apologized sincerely: "Jiang Chen is sorry to all the villagers, because my matter has caused losses to everyone.

I swear to heaven that if I achieve something in the future, I will repay the folks who gave birth to me and raised me tenfold or a hundredfold. Jiang Chen thanks you all."

He bowed deeply with full sincerity.

Village Chief Jiang personally supported him and said, "Remember what we said today. The whole village is willing to sacrifice everything to help you. You can't be an ungrateful person."

Jiang Chen said excitedly: "No matter how much I, Jiang Chen, have achieved, this place will always be the hometown where I was born and raised. I am destined to return here."

Everyone in the village was moved. This was true. No matter whether they were ministers or chancellors, they would be buried in their ancestral tombs after death, and their descendants would benefit from it.

"So how many acres of land does a family need?"

Jiang Chen was delighted that the matter was settled.

Village Chief Jiang was also relieved. It was good that no one objected fiercely. "The current land price is thirty taels of silver per mu for good land and twenty mu for medium land. Buyers want contiguous land for easy management.

The most suitable piece of land is the one near Yushu Village. It has one hundred acres, but a lot of it is low-quality land. No one will buy it for ten taels of silver. I'll ask the seller what he thinks when the time comes."

Everyone else was fine, but Widow Xu's heart skipped a beat. Her family had the largest land over there. Before, the village chief had dug a canal through her land, leaving a lot of it uncultivated. Now it sounded like the village chief was going to sell her land?

The village chief looked at Widow Xu intentionally or unintentionally. He understood her situation. She was a widow anyway, and she couldn't farm so much land, so she might as well sell it.

Of course, he wouldn't say it directly, so as not to be suspected of bullying the widow.

"If anyone has land over there, please tell me. We have quite a lot of land in our village. I can exchange it for land from other places for you. Each family only needs to contribute three or four acres."

Every family probably had about 30 acres of land, but the harvest was low in ancient times. It was already a lot if one acre of land could yield 200 kilograms of grain. These lands were just enough for the family's food and drink for a year. If there was a famine, they would have to sell their children and live a hard life.

Fortunately, the weather has been good in recent years, and with God’s protection, we can enjoy a few years of good days.

It wasn't a big loss for a family to give up three or four acres of land, so the matter was settled.

Widow Xu bravely said, "Village Chief, my family has 20 acres of land over there. We can't sell it all. How can we survive?"

The village chief said kindly: "Of course I know about your situation. Don't worry, I will exchange it for other land for you. The village will not ignore you."

Widow Xu felt relieved a little, "Thank you, village chief."

Jiang Chen looked at her unkindly. She had a good relationship with the Shen family and was a widow with only that much land to contribute. And she still wanted compensation?

The villagers have done their best to protect her from being bullied by hooligans, but she is really ignorant.

Jiang Chen extremely hated everyone and everything related to Shen Nanzhi, so he would start with this widow Xu.

After taking care of the villagers, Jiang Chen went to find Wang Saner. Wang Saner was also happy. He didn't expect it to happen so soon. "Mr. Xiucai, it's OK. Your identity is a talisman and a treasure pot. If I can become a scholar, my life will definitely be better than yours. I will eat delicious food, drink spicy drinks, hug left and right, and I will be very happy."

"You think too much. Scholars cultivate themselves and understand reason in order to serve the court and benefit the people, not just for their own enjoyment."

Wang Saner was disdainful and spoke even better than he sang. Isn’t the purpose of studying to become an official and make money?

If it weren't for power and money, who would be willing to study hard for ten years?

But he is the sponsor now and cannot be offended. Wang Saner also has good eyesight and said, "That's right, otherwise how could the scholar pass the exam? I am just a scoundrel.

Let's go then. I'll take the buyer over to have a look and transfer the property as soon as possible."

"it is good."

Wang Saner brought a middle-aged man dressed simply, who looked a bit stingy, and said, "This is Mr. Chen. He used to be a businessman and saved some money. Now that he is old, he wants to settle down and buy some land for his retirement."

"Hello, Mr. Chen."

"Well, hello. I heard that you are a scholar. I believe that the villagers are kind and honest. They will not bully newcomers, right?"

Jiang Chen felt that he was a little bit implicit about himself, "No, our villagers are very simple and kind, Master Chen, don't worry."

"That's good."

He rented a donkey cart, which was faster than a ox cart. When he arrived at the village, Village Chief Jiang was already waiting for him and took him to see the land.

The land is okay, with 30 acres of medium-quality land and the rest being inferior land. There are also quite a few reclaimed fields, but these do not count. As they are not filed with the government for tax payment, they are not considered personal property.

Mr. Chen was quite satisfied and started bargaining: "So much land is not a small amount. If you want to sell it at the market price, it will be difficult for someone to come up with such a large sum of money. I just want to retire, so I want all of them. You guys name a real price."

Village Chief Jiang said, "If it's not a last resort, who would be willing to sell the land? Master Chen, it's not easy for you to find so much land. This price is very fair. It really can't be less."

Mr. Chen shook his head and said, "There is a lot of land. There are hundreds of acres in the neighboring Elm Village, but it is a bit barren. I want something ready-made, guarding the foot of the mountain. In the future, I can build a farm and hire some tenants, so that I can live in peace in my old age.

How about this, I'll give you an integer. If you can sell it, I'll pay you now. If not, forget it. I'll wait a little longer. It's not a matter of urgency."

Village Chief Jiang and Jiang Chen were both shocked: "No, it's too little."

They chopped off three hundred taels in one go. How could they explain this to the villagers?

Mr. Chen insisted: "You can go ask around. There aren't many people willing to buy land here, let alone so many acres of land. My price is really good."

Wang Saner advised: "More than one thousand taels of silver is not a small amount. If you have a better buyer, go find one yourself and see who can take so much."

Jiang Chen said: "Please add a little more, it's too little."

"It's a lot, Mr. Scholar. You don't know how expensive firewood and rice are until you manage a household. The harvest from those inferior fields is less than one grain a year. How many years will it take for me to earn back my investment?

There are not enough medium-sized fields, and there are only mountains but no rivers. I will need to spend a lot of money to renovate them in the future. It will not be cost-effective for me to have more.

Wang Saner said, "Mr. Xiucai, tomorrow is the deadline for you to pay back the money. If you are in a hurry to sell it, don't expect to get a high price. I mean, what is your reputation now? It's good enough that someone is willing to buy the land. Don't be too greedy. If the county magistrate deprives you of your title of scholar, it won't be bought back with three hundred taels of silver."

Speaking of this, Jiang Chen's heart skipped a beat. Yes, if he couldn't pay back the money tomorrow, the consequences would be too serious.

After all, it's because I have no power and influence, and I have no way to stop others from bullying me. This makes me more determined to stand out and take revenge in the future.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with a sinister look. He had remembered today's difficulties. He wanted to cultivate the land in their village. Master Chen also wanted to do good things.

Wang San'er, this gangster, has seen a lot of people. Although he is young, he has a lot of ideas. He can see through Jiang Chen's thoughts at a glance and it seems that he is going to take revenge later.

But he has a nice idea, and it is not certain who will take revenge on whom.

He became even more afraid of Shen Nanzhi. This girl was brave, resourceful, and highly skilled, so he didn't dare to provoke her again.

They went to the yamen together to transfer the ownership of the property. Then Mr. Chen gave one thousand taels of silver notes. According to Jiang Chen's request, six notes of one hundred taels each were given, and the remaining notes of fifty taels and ten taels were distributed. The money house gave them all according to his request.

After leaving the bank, Mr. Chen said, "See you later."

"See you later. I have something else to do, so I'll say goodbye now. If you need anything in the future, Master Chen, just come find me."

"sure."

Mr. Chen was also laughing happily. Jiang Chen snorted in his heart and said, I hope you will always be so happy in the future.

Village chief Jiang accompanied him back, feeling somewhat warm-hearted. Apart from the silver given to Shen Nanzhi, the remaining four hundred taels would depend on how they would arrange it.

The villagers didn't accompany us and didn't understand the twists and turns involved. They could be sent away with a little compensation when the time came.

Jiang Chen gave him 100 taels directly: "This is for you, old man. You know this, I know this, and heaven and earth know this. With this silver, your grandson will have money to go to the city to study."

"Well, if it weren't for my grandson, I wouldn't want to do such a conscienceless thing."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "How can it be considered unconscionable? This is what you deserve for your years of hard work for the village. You have also put in a lot of effort for the future development of the village."

Village chief Jiang smiled. It was still a scholar who was good at speaking. The guilt in his heart was immediately alleviated a lot.

"What are you going to do with Widow Xu?"

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed coldly: "Give her fifty taels of silver, allocate some wasteland to her, and exempt her from paying taxes."

The first time you do something bad, you will feel guilty, but the second and third time you will get used to it. Village Chief Jiang nodded and said, "That's right. Fifty taels of silver is not a small amount. Where can she, a widow, spend the money? Too much silver will bring disaster."

If I wasn't afraid that Widow Xu would make a fuss, I wouldn't even give her this little money.

The two of them colluded with each other and played the villagers around, enriching themselves and cheating the entire village.

After returning to the village, Jiang Chen could finally sleep peacefully, only to find that his three children were not at home. No one in the Jiang family cared. They thought it was best that they did not come back, as there would be fewer people eating for free.

"Where are the children?"

"I don't know where they died, why do you care about them?"

"They are always useful, mother. I told you that it's not a loss to keep them. Why don't you listen?"

Jiang Chen felt helpless towards such an ignorant and short-sighted mother.

Mother Jiang: "I just don't like them. It makes me annoyed. Maybe they went to Shen's. Let's go find them tomorrow."

Jiang Chen was also exhausted, "Okay."

The village chief arranged everything that happened afterwards. There were more than a hundred households in the village, and more than a dozen of them sold their land here. They received between ten and several dozen taels of silver, and were also compensated with some wasteland and hills. Although they lost a lot, it was better than having nothing, so they had no complaints.

Widow Xu looked at the fifty-liang silver note in her hand and felt as if she had been struck by lightning. "That's twenty mu of land. Even if it's low-quality land, it can be sold for two hundred liang of silver. It's the only hope of our family, and you only give me this little?"

Village Chief Jiang: "Don't you still have more than ten acres of wasteland? I have tried my best to help you get it. I am not selling you the land, but asking you to support the scholar. He will definitely remember your kindness and repay you double.

You better keep the money and don't let anyone know or they'll take it away from you. You'll have nowhere to cry. Of course, if you trust me, I'll keep it for you. Come find me when you need it."

"No, I'll keep it for myself. No, Village Chief, we can't do this. I don't even know if I can wait for Jiang Chen's return in the future. I only know that we have no land now and our family can't survive. I still have three children who need to eat. Village Chief, aren't you forcing us to death?"

Village Chief Jiang said impatiently: "Widow Xu, don't be unreasonable. I have money and land. How can I force you to death? Are you disobeying the village's arrangements?"

Widow Xu: "Of course I won't obey. You also said that this is wasteland and can't grow food. It will take me half a year just to open up the wasteland, not to mention that we won't be able to grow food until next year. How are we going to survive for more than a year?"

"Don't you have silver? It's not like I didn't give you the money, Widow Xu, don't be ungrateful."

Widow Xu was so angry that she saw black. Did she have to be grateful just for giving her this little bit of silver?

She held back her tears and lowered her head, not daring to say anything more, for she was afraid that she would not be able to keep this little bit of silver.

Village chief Jiang left in displeasure. Before leaving, he took a deep look at the silver note. Fifty taels of silver was enough for the child's tuition for two years. He couldn't help but be tempted.

At night, Widow Xu cried herself tired and just as she was about to fall asleep, she seemed to hear the sound of something falling to the ground. She woke up with a start: "Who is it?"

There was no sound. When Widow Xu thought it was an illusion, she looked up and saw a tall black shadow appear above her head. She was about to call for help, but someone covered her mouth with his hand. She could not struggle free and gradually there was no sound.

The black shadow panted heavily and looked at the children, all of whom were sleeping soundly. He took out a tinder and searched the house. Finally, he found the silver note on Widow Xu's body. He showed a look of joy and put it in his arms.

When he was leaving, he saw Widow Xu's half-exposed white breasts, which looked particularly attractive in the night. He swallowed his saliva and turned back.