The county magistrate was originally dissatisfied with the conscription, but now that he heard that the Tai family had come to ask for favors, he naturally would not be embarrassed.

Not to mention that the Tai family is friendly with the Wu family and the Min family, let's just say that from the beginning when the Tai family made ice lanterns for the county government to the present, they also support and respect everything, and he has to open up no matter what.

If it weren't for the fact that there were still many squires looking for favors and needing him to come forward, he would have wanted to meet Old Man Tai.

Just like his wife said, this Tai family always has a vague feeling of good luck.

In most of the year, the lintel has been changed from a muddy leg to a squire's house, and it may even be replaced with a scholarly door in the future.

It's always right to make more friends with such people, maybe one day he will ascend to heaven with the chicken dog!

In the yamen in front, Old Man Tai and Steward Min didn't wait for a while, and the errand officer came out, and said with a smile on his face, "Old Man Tai, I'm so happy!" Our county magistrate has also heard about your village, so I begged a lot, and the lord spoke. Your village may not be subject to forced labor, and the fine shall be at the original price, not doubled. Of course, this matter should not be publicized, be careful to provoke others to protest, and we adults will not be able to convince the public. ”

"Of course, of course!" Old Man Tai was overjoyed and hurriedly responded, "Please rest assured, I will definitely tell the clansmen well when I go back." Today, thanks to my brother's help in mediation, my brother will definitely come to the village if there is a chance in the future, so let's have a drink. ”

"Okay, thank you, old man!" The errand officer's money was taken smoothly, and he was also in a good mood.

After a few more gossips, Old Man Tai said goodbye to Steward Min.

In Taijia Village, Tai Sanye and a group of old and weak women and children were already anxious with smoke above their heads, and they all stayed at the entrance of the village and refused to go back.

Village Chief Liu, Village Chief Zhang, and Village Chief Sanchahe also had no idea, and they were anxious when they thought about the conscription, so they came over early in the morning to ask for ideas.

When they heard that the old man had gone into the city to inquire about the news, they cheekily stayed, thinking of hearing the exact details.

finally looked forward to returning to Old Master Tai, and before Third Master Tai stepped forward, they had already surrounded him.

"Brother, how's it going? What does the county government say, is this conscription indispensable? ”

"Yes, it's too ruthless!"

"Did anyone go to the county government to make trouble, and the county lord didn't change his mind?"

Old Man Tai greeted the three of them, and gave Tai Third Master a look without a trace, and then sat under the tree with everyone and said, "I went to the county government and asked someone carefully." This conscription is an official document, not that our county has a job, but to repair the palace and the official road. Therefore, the county commander has no choice, he must be conscripted, and he can't hide. ”

The three village chiefs all looked bad, and it was okay to repair the palace, but building the road was heavy physical work, and whoever stood on the stall was unlucky.

Village Chief Liu glanced at the old and weak women and children of the Tai family around him, and asked tentatively, "Brother, the old and young masters of your village are not here, don't you need to be conscripted?" ”

"Of course not," Old Man Tai sighed, his brows furrowed, and responded, "I asked, in the past, if you don't go to servitude, you would ask for one tael of silver per person, but now it's two taels." But in a village like ours, we still need extra touches, and it's really ...... to count them all."

He didn't finish his words, but Village Chief Liu and the others understood it, and their hearts were a little balanced.

originally thought that Taijia Village had taken great luck, but before the conscription, the young and strong people in the village all went out and escaped the catastrophe.

But now that I heard that this person would be fined two or three taels of silver, it seems that he is not very lucky......

Old Man Tai's eyes flashed with a hint of clarity, and he said, "Don't worry too much, everyone, this time it's not like repairing a canal or anything like that, and it doesn't necessarily rain in autumn." Bring some more clothes and dry food, maybe you'll be back in half a month! ”

Sure enough, the faces of Village Chief Liu, Village Chief Zhang and the others were even better.

"Okay, listen to my brother, since this matter is on the table, you can only solve it if you can't hide it."

"Yes, fortunately, life is better this year, and the family can still get food and thick clothes and pants, and it is certain that they will endure hardships, and they should not die."

"Yesterday, I went to the village to inquire, if I want to buy bud rice seeds, it's a big deal to sell more things, it's important to save my life."

After a few more gossips, they hurried back to the village, leaving everyone in the Tai family with a somewhat gloomy look.

Tai Sanye approached the old brother, and the two whispered a few words, and Tai Sanye's eyes lit up.

He said loudly to everyone, "Don't worry, everyone, although the fine is a little higher this time, the seed money from the border army is enough." As long as the gentlemen in our family are here, we can earn back as much silver as we can in the future, which is not bad!

"Everyone should clean up the land, stock up the grain, pay attention to the candles at night, and come to me or your sixth uncle to say something about it."

Although the old and weak women and children feel sorry for the silver, but when they think about the food at home and the money that exists, this distress will slowly dissipate again.

Aunt Tai was the first to respond, "The patriarch is right, my son has just become a father, and his life is booming." I can't lose my life because of this money, otherwise my daughter-in-law and children, as well as me, an old widow, will be left behind, and then the family will be scattered. ”

Tie Dan'er Niang also hurriedly responded, "Yes, my family also plans to build a yard next year, although it is going to be delayed now, but how important is the house!" ”

The other women all nodded their heads, and the matter was settled.

After everyone was busy, Tai Sanye pulled the old brother and confirmed again, "Sixth, if you really need a fine or two?" ”

Old Man Tai nodded and responded, "Seriously, third brother." This time, thanks to the favor of Steward Min, the county magistrate remembered the past feelings, spoke in person, and deliberately reduced the fine to these! ”

"It's really good," Tai Sanye waved the cigarette pouch and pot excitedly, and whispered, "This matter is up to you, and you really can't talk to the people in the village." When the silver money of the budding rice seeds is distributed in the future, it will be good to surprise them again. Otherwise, the rest of the village are women, and it will be bad if they go to their parents' house and talk nonsense. ”

Old Man Tai nodded and looked at the somewhat empty fields in the distance, "At this time, they should have also gone to the border pass, I don't know if they heard the news of the conscription?" ”

"You should have heard it, the time for this conquest is tight, and the border pass is not far from the palace, and it is estimated that the people nearby will not be able to escape."

Tai Sanye responded and scolded in a low voice, "Those damn nobles, you have nothing to do and run around." Don't you know that if they move, the common people will be unlucky! ”

Old Man Tai sighed and didn't say anything......

Outside the distant border pass, the Tai family's convoy was still stationed in a familiar place, because the weather was slightly cold, and before twilight fell, many bonfires were burned in the camp.

The villagers gathered around the campfire, ate dry food, and gossiped about it.

One villager asked, "Jiye has been going to the camp for half a day, why hasn't he come back?" ”