The temple had no owner, so Jiang Sheng could only live here for three years.
But that was when the government didn't care. Once the government decided to renovate and enshrine it, the temple belonged to the government and the Chongqing Dynasty.
The Xieyang County magistrate was using a conspiracy to take revenge on the Jiang Sheng brothers and sisters - demolishing their home.
Xu Mo laughed angrily.
Jiang Sheng cried angrily.
This is the only place where she has lived stably for three years, and it is also the place where she picked up her brothers. This is where she has the clearest understanding of home, as well as countless memories of touching, laughing and crying.
But now, she is being evicted.
Because this is not her home, but a government temple.
Jiang Sheng bent down to pick up the newly bought cotton mattress and the bowls and chopsticks he brought from the hospital, and his tears fell like beans.
All the brothers were distressed and angry.
Zheng Ruqian directly hugged Jiang Sheng and said loudly, "Second brother will buy you a new house. We will have our own home."
"Third brother, protect you. No one can touch our things." Fang Heng tightened his grip on the long stick, his eyes serious.
Wen Zhiyun wiped away her tears and grabbed Jiang Sheng's hand, "Let's go back to the hospital."
Chang Yan's eyes were cold and he looked at Xu Mo.
At this moment when there is no reason, making trouble will only bring trouble to oneself.
Both of them understood what the other meant, which was to retreat first.
Fortunately, there were two donkey carts parked at the entrance of the ruined temple, and it was possible to put down the items after carefully folding them.
In this way, Fang Heng and Zheng Ruqian drove a donkey cart and slowly left Shilipu Village with all their belongings.
Although it looked like they were moving away on their own, discerning villagers knew that these children were driven away by the government, so none of them dared to go out to see them off.
Only Aunt Zhang staggered to the outside of the village and shouted, "Little Jiang Sheng, walk slowly."
Jiang Sheng sat in the donkey cart and watched Aunt Zhang getting smaller and smaller.
I also watched Shilipu Village disappear from sight.
"Jiang Sheng is not sad." Xu Mo lowered his head to coax her, "Don't cry, I just want to take you to move away."
It takes more than an hour to go from the ruined temple to the county. It is obviously not cost-effective to waste two or three hours on the road every day.
But Jiang Sheng likes to destroy temples, so her brothers are willing to sacrifice their time for her.
Now that the Xieyang County magistrate has started to expel them, it is an opportunity to move.
"Brother." Wen Zhiyun, who has never been very talkative, whispered, "We can stay in the hospital."
Xu Mo shook his head.
They did not choose to stay in the hospital at first, firstly because they were afraid of danger, and secondly because they were afraid that Wen Zhiyun would be hurt by the situation.
It's not the best choice now.
Xu Mo glanced at Zheng Ruqian and said slowly, "Perhaps we can settle in the county, which will make it easier for the second brother to transport vegetables and for me to go to school."
"Brother, it's up to you." Zheng Ruqian knew what Xu Mo meant when he looked at him, "I didn't earn the money at home alone. Everyone has contributed their efforts, and everyone has the right to use it."
And Xu Mo is the eldest brother. As the younger brother, he is willing to listen to the eldest brother.
Although they are a group of people who are not related by blood, they met because of their sister Jiang Sheng, and from then on, they are relatives.
How can relatives talk about each other?
Xu Mo's eye circles were reddish, and a sourness rose up at the tip of his nose, straight into his throat.
How could he be so virtuous and capable when he met such an outstanding and sensible younger brother and sister.
Obviously he contributed the least and made the least money, but spent the most on tuition. Xu Mo always felt guilty in his heart.
But at this moment, Xu Mo's heart suddenly became firm. He no longer felt guilty, but told himself that now he was being supported by his younger brothers and sisters, and in the future he would be their backer, shelter them from wind and rain, and take over everything for them.
"In this case, let's rent a house in the county." Xu Mo said slowly with firm eyes, "If Xieyang County expels us now, it will have to retain us in the future."
This is the oath and the goal he strives for.
Zheng Ruqian nodded and drove his donkey cart straight to Xieyang County.
Compared with the simplicity and poverty in the village, the county is much richer. A pound of meat costs two cents more than in the town, and the rent is naturally not cheap.
Several children were mentally prepared, but they were still shocked when they heard it.
"You mean, this yard costs ten taels of silver a year?" Zheng Ruqian looked puzzled, "I can build one in the village for ten taels of silver."
Ya Ren said with disdain, "You can try building one in the county. Not to mention this is a large courtyard, even the cheapest alley in the west alley will cost you twenty taels to build a room."
Zheng Ruqian took a deep breath.
"How about it? This is a rare compound with four rooms. If you don't like it, I'll find you a room for two taels of silver a year." Ya Ren pointed to the west of the city.
People are divided into poor and humble, and cities are also divided into rich and poor.
The eastern part of Xieyang County is mostly populated by rich people, and the streets are prosperous and prosperous. The west part of the city is remote, quiet and relatively simple.
Zheng Ruqian chose a location in the city so that it would be convenient for Xu Mo to go to school in the west of the city and to deliver food to Youranju in the east of the city.
It's a pity that the price is too expensive.
Zheng Ruqian used his words to discuss with the tooth man, and after repeated grinding, he finally lost two taels of silver.
After paying a year's rent, paying two taels of silver as a deposit, and signing the deposit, the four-room compound was theirs.
"I didn't expect it cost ten taels of silver." Zheng Ruqian sighed and pushed open the courtyard door.
As the wooden door slowly retreats, the quiet courtyard, the plum tree in the courtyard, and a well under the tree are slowly unfolded like a painting.
If we say that the people living in the village are simple and practical, they are not beautiful enough.
The small courtyard in the county is elegant, quiet, and has a strong bookish atmosphere.
Even Jiang Sheng, who lowered her head and looked sad, was stunned. She let go of the tight cotton mattress, raised her head and strolled under the plum blossom tree. With a slight shake of her hand, some plum petals spun and fell.
Walking to the red walls and green tiles, the solid wood door walls, carved eaves, and delicate printed window paper, these things she had only seen in other people's homes, were now close at hand, allowing her to touch them.
Mist rose in Jiang Sheng's eyes and disappeared in an instant.
She turned around, looked at her worried brothers, and smiled, "I like it here very much."
The reason why the ruined temple is warm is because of the brothers.
Now that they are all here and have moved to a more beautiful and bigger house, Jiang Sheng has no reason to be sad anymore.
If there is, then only a little.
"Eight taels of silver is too expensive." The little girl frowned, "I need to earn more in the future to earn back these eight taels of silver."
The brothers breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help laughing.
Zheng Ruqian even slapped his chest, "Leave this matter to me!"
Several people quickly assigned rooms.
Jiang Sheng is a girl, eight years old, and she happens to live alone in a room.
Chang Yan lives with Wen Zhiyun, and Fang Heng lives with Zheng Ruqian.
A separate room was left for Xu Mo who needed to stay up late to study.
Pillows, bedding and other items are all available and can be used directly.
There is also a kitchen in this small courtyard, with a stove made of yellow clay. Now the pots and pans can also be accommodated in a private room.
Jiang Sheng's knot in her heart finally dissipated completely, and she sat under the plum blossom tree every day, smiling from ear to ear.
The brothers breathed a sigh of relief and finally had the guts to sit down and discuss.
"With Magistrate Pang here, Magistrate Xieyang doesn't dare to attack us without reason." Zheng Ruqian said, "But he won't let us go. I'm afraid there will be more dirty tricks in the future."
And it's the kind of dirty trick that involves completely removing oneself and placing a bucket of shit on them.
"Pang County Magistrate can only be a temporary deterrent, but in the final analysis we have to be strong ourselves." Chang Yan tapped his right hand lightly on his left hand, "Money, power, and people are all indispensable."
Zheng Ruqian patted his chest and said, "Leave the money matter to me."
Fang Heng held the long stick and said, "Leave the fighting to me."
Wen Zhiyun moved his mouth, but no words came out.
Xu Mo stood up and said, "Master said that the results of the county examination will be out in the next two days."
Although it is only a county test, it will be a big help to get an excellent ranking in the county.
For a time, everyone was looking forward to it.
Five days later, the county test results were released.
