In the evening, when the Su family had some free time, Su Wan told her family about her idea of turning several acres of farmland at home into flower fields.
So, the family sat around the Eight Immortals table after dinner.
"I want to make many different types of soaps, and I need no less flowers. But the land behind our house is still not enough, so I want to discuss with my parents and brothers. The farmland at home will not be planted this year. Instead, use Come and plant flowers,
Our family doesn't lack money to buy food now. I have some other plans by then, but it's just the beginning now, so I have to take my time. "
Su's mother didn't have any objections, but Su's father was a little hesitant. He was a real farmer, and he had been born in mud-legged families for several generations.
Ordinary people like him relied on their family's fields to make a living. Although things were different now and their families were rich, he still wanted to plant some land and feel more at ease.
Su Wan understood his thoughts and nodded, understanding.
So, she thought about spending money to buy a few acres of land, preferably close to home. If it was too far away, it would be difficult for her to take care of it.
For the villagers of Goyang'ao, their fields are responsible for the family's food and clothing. If they were approached to buy it, no one would be willing to buy it.
After much deliberation, he couldn't think of a good solution until Su Mu opened his mouth and made a suggestion:
"Look for Jiang Sheng. Their land is vacant. They have been panicking for the past few years. His mother is not in good health. He and his wife have just gotten married, and they cannot afford the few acres of land. I'm afraid they won't be able to plant it. If you can get food, just buy the land from them, and they can still get some money to support their family. Jiang Sheng is a pretty good person, and he is an honest man."
When Su's mother heard what her son said, she agreed very much and immediately answered:
"What your second brother said made me think of it. The land in Jiang Sheng's family was indeed vacant. When his father passed away, he was not very old and could not farm at all. Although he is married now, Jiao Xing's age is not You are small and skinny, so how can you be considered good enough for farming? You can only do some housework at home and take care of your sick mother-in-law. The couple can grow some vegetables and other things on a regular basis, which is considered good. Your second brother I've given you a good idea, though.
Your father is a stubborn person. He has cultivated feelings for those acres of land and is reluctant to let it go to waste. You should not be as knowledgeable as him. Our family has enough money to control it. "
"Wan Wan, daddy was not reluctant to give you the land to grow. It's just that when your grandfather passed away, he told you that as long as I'm still here in Yang'ao, I have to grow food on that land."
Su's father and Su Wan explained clearly that he also had his own considerations.
The ancients valued filial piety the most, and we had to abide by the last words left by our old father.
"Dad, you don't have to blame yourself. I understand. Then follow what the second brother said and go to Jiang Sheng to buy land. It's not easy for Jiang Sheng's family. What I want is to ask them to help our family in the future." , once the business starts, there will definitely be a shortage of manpower. We need a few trustworthy and honest people to help us do things. I also observed that he is a person who knows how to repay kindness. During these days, he helps build houses at home for free. Don’t talk about it, but still work hard, let’s do some good deeds and help.”
Su Wan saw that in this whole village, there weren't many people he could deal with, just those few. If necessary, he would just ask them to do things.
The Chen family and the Zhao family both have good relations with the Su family. The fathers of the two families and Su's father are good brothers.
Aunt Chen is gentle and very careful in her work. In my impression, every time Su Wan saw her, she would greet her with a smile. Once, she cooked a boiled egg at home and gave one to Su Wan.
At that time, Su Wan had just returned to the Su family, which was a rare kindness.
Aunt Zhao, on the other hand, has a straightforward personality and doesn't know how to be coy. In the past, she always helped Su Wan speak up, and she couldn't stand those arrogant people the most.
But she is also very enthusiastic, and she will do whatever she can to help.
Aunt Chen has two daughters and one son, both of whom are married. She also has a ten-year-old son who is studying in a school run by a scholar in the village.
Aunt Zhao has two sons, who are already married, and have granddaughters and grandsons. The two daughters-in-law are also well-behaved and obedient, and the relationship between the sisters-in-law is very harmonious.
Only if the mother-in-law is good at behaving and making peace can the family be harmonious. Generally speaking, women who can take care of the family will not be far behind.
Su Wan went to Jiang Sheng to talk about buying land. She had already learned about it. According to the market price, one acre of land was twenty taels of silver. The land could produce food every year, so it was naturally expensive. Their family had three acres of land. He had been panicking for a long time, and it was only worth fifteen or sixty taels at most, but Su Wan still bought it at twenty-two taels per mu.
Jiang Sheng was very embarrassed. He didn't even plant the land himself. It was deserted. Now that Su Wan wanted to buy it, and he paid such a high price for it, he said he could pay less.
But Su Wan had already prepared the money, sixty taels and one tael, which was quite a lot. She had obtained the land deed before, and the three acres of land would belong to her from now on.
Not only that, Su Wan also hired Jiang Sheng and his wife to help him take care of the flower field in the future.
Taking care of the flower fields is simpler than farming. They usually water, weed, and remove dead leaves. But when they want to do this, loosening the soil, hoeing weeds, and sowing seeds, they have to do it all themselves.
In the early stage, Su Wan will be there to help, telling them how to plant which flowers and how to water which flowers every few days.
Xiangzhou Prefecture has a pleasant climate. There are no droughts or rain disasters. The rainfall is relatively normal, so it is suitable for planting flowers and plants.
Moreover, in summer, although it is hot, the sunshine is not too strong, and the flowers and plants can survive.
This place is equivalent to the modern Yunnan area, and it is suitable for growing flowers.
But during this period, except for some high-ranking officials and noble families, ordinary people did not care much about their appreciation of flowers and plants. After all, in their eyes, having enough to eat was the most important thing.
Su Wan gave them working wages, three or two a month per person. They didn't have to travel far, they were close to home, and they could take care of their elders. It couldn't be better.
When there is nothing in the field, I go to Su's house to help, packaging soap and so on.
Jiang Sheng collected the money for buying the land, took out another forty taels on the spot, and returned it to Su Wan.
"Su Wan, these forty taels are owed to Jiang Yu. He said that if he is not here, he will ask me to return the money to you. Now that I have returned the money to you, there is no burden on my heart."
When Jiang Sheng took the silver, he didn't think about saving it, but settled the account as soon as possible.
Su Wan did not refuse and accepted the money. If he had a chance to see Jiang Yu again, it would not be too late to return it to him.
Moreover, Jiang Sheng and his wife have something to do now, so she gives them a monthly payment. The two of them add up to six taels of silver, which is enough for three people in the family.
If you save a little, you can still save a lot.
