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Chapter 110 The parents on the road to escape 8

"The weather forecast is sunny, sunny, sunny. It will be sunny today and tomorrow too."

It's just convenient to go to the county town for business these two days.

"However, in previous years, it started to snow in Zhangjiacun in mid-November. It seems that signs of a major drought are now beginning to appear."

"It's just in time. Then I'll go check out my second brother's words and see what he says."

Yuan Xi thought to himself and got up quickly.

There was an extra pot of boiled eggs on the breakfast table than before. The eldest daughter-in-law, who was in charge of the chef today, was still in a daze. She couldn't believe it when she looked at her own hands, which put more than a dozen eggs into the pot.

"Dad, are you just going to eat the eggs you've been saving for several days?"

The eldest daughter-in-law's voice was a little wavy.

"You've already cooked it, why don't you keep it if you don't want to eat it?"

Yuan Xi took the lead and took an egg, "One for each person, eat it."

"From now on, our family will eat like this in the morning. Don't be reluctant, it's the most economical to eat good food in your stomach."

"Dad, there are only six eggs left in the house."

The eldest daughter-in-law persuaded her tactfully.

"It's okay, just buy it if you don't have enough." Yuan Xi glanced at his sons, "Today you brothers will go to the county town with me, and then go next door to call your cousin. Okay, eat quickly, and you have to rush to the county town. "

The four brothers remembered what their father said yesterday and happily agreed.

Several children ate the eggs in small bites, their brows and eyes were full of joy, and their eyes were smiling.

After dinner, I called the two eldest nephews next door and went to the village entrance first to see if Brother Lao Gen's ox cart was still there. If it was there, I could charter a car directly to the county seat without having to walk.

Zhangjiacun is not far from the county seat, an hour's journey away.

Yuan Xi obviously didn't want to walk. Wouldn't it be nice to spend a dozen copper coins to buy a car?

"Yesterday I forgot to tell Uncle Lao Gen about the chartered car in advance. I don't know if he is still at the entrance of the village?"

"Third Uncle, I told Uncle Lao Gen yesterday to wait for us at the entrance of the village."

"Eldest nephew, okay, you are very thoughtful. I know your third uncle doesn't want to walk."

Yuan Xi glanced at his eldest nephew with admiration.

Dad really understands Uncle San! Zhang Xing sighed inwardly.

Village entrance.

In the distance, I saw an ox cart parked there, with a man lying on it, legs crossed, leisurely.

"Brother Lao Gen, we are here."

Zhang Laogen sat up and said, "Here comes my brother, get in the car."

The loess road leading to the county seat was full of potholes, and the bullock cart was covered with a layer of withered grass. Yuan Xi was still stunned with stars in his eyes.

All the way down to the county town, Yuan Xi only felt his buttocks were numb and had no feeling.

I staggered out of the car and stood upright with the help of my two sons, one on the left and one on the right.

There was still some distance from the city gate. After Yuan Xi and others got off the bus, Zhang Laogen turned around and planned to go back.

"Brother Lao Gen, are you just going to drive back empty-handed and wait for a while?"

Zhang Laogen glanced at the few officials standing guard at the city gate, and whispered: "No, it's not peaceful recently, so I'd better go back quickly. If it weren't for your sake, brother, I really don't want to come to the county seat. I plan to go to the county town recently." Take a walk in the countryside.”

"I'm going back first, you should be careful."

Watching his retreating figure, Yuan Xi turned and walked towards the city gate.

Yuxian is a small county town, and the city wall is not very tall. There are four officials guarding the door, all of them shouting and shouting, which is very majestic. Next to him were several baskets filled with things, all taken from people who came to the city from the countryside to do business.

Take a little from this, a little from that, and fill several large baskets full.

They lined up to enter the city, and soon it was Yuan Xi's turn.

"The entrance fee is three cents per person."

Zhang Lei's eyes widened when he heard this, "Didn't it cost two cents yesterday?"

When the official heard this, he impatiently yelled: "If you like to go in, don't go in. Don't block the people behind you."

Yuan Xi glared at his eldest son and took ten copper coins to the officer, "Master, calm down, he is still young and ignorant."

After stuffing the money, the official's face became a little brighter, "How much to charge for the city entrance fee is decided by the big shots above. I am the gatekeeper, how can I be the master of those big shots?"

"Yes Yes Yes."

Yuan Xi took out another twenty-one copper coins from his pocket, paid the entry fee, and led the people into the city.

"Father, I..."

Zhang Lei was uneasy.

Yuan Xi patted him on the shoulder, "It's okay, just remember it and be more careful next time. Let's just talk about those things in private, don't say it in front of the officials."

"I know, Dad."

"Just remember the lesson." Yuan Xi looked at the other people, "Let's go to the bull market first."

The cattle market is a place dedicated to selling livestock in Yu County. There is a wooden sign hanging at the entrance, and you can smell a stench when you get closer. After entering, it was quite lively with people coming and going, and there were shouts and shouts everywhere.

"A healthy calf costs five taels of silver, and is sold for only five taels of silver."

"Come and see, the newly grown heifer..."

"A fine donkey, look at its big and bright eyes, and its big and smooth nose..."

"..."

Yuan Xi stared at the cows and donkeys that looked exactly the same to him. They looked the same except for the spots on their bodies. He turned around and asked, "Which of you knows how to choose?"

They all shook their heads. It was their first time and they had no experience.

Then you can only rely on intuition. Yuan Xi stared at the donkeys with deep eyes, as if he was thinking about something important.

The donkey seller looked at the seven of them for a long time, not knowing what he was doing.

"How many of you want to buy donkeys? You have good taste. Our donkeys are all top-grade donkeys. Take a look at these donkeys. Their quality is the best in this cattle market."

The donkey seller gave a thumbs up.

Seeing that they were indifferent, the donkey seller praised him a few more times, and finally asked: "How is it? Which one do you like and take away five taels of silver?"

Upon hearing the price, Yuan Xi shook his head and said lightly: "It's expensive."

"Hey, go and ask about this price. There is nothing more affordable than mine in the entire Yu County."

As soon as he finished speaking, a shout came from the side: "A high-quality donkey costs four taels of silver each, the lowest price in Yu County. Come and have a look. If you miss this village, you won't have this shop."

With a "pop" sound, the donkey seller touched his face and smiled sincerely at Yuan Xi and the others as if nothing was wrong.

He didn't feel embarrassed at all and said naturally: "Of course, this five taels of silver was the price a few months ago. Now it only sells for four taels. It is really the lowest price. There is absolutely nothing more affordable than this."

"Come and take a look. It's a good quality donkey. The lowest price in Yu County. It only costs three or eight dollars. Come and take a look when you pass by. If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

The donkey seller's face twitched. He really wanted to shoot those colleagues to death. How could he be so unruly? Isn't this destroying the market?

Gan!

He was screaming inside.

If you're doing business, you have to be thick-skinned. He's mastered the ability to do things in front of others.

"Seeing as you really want to buy a donkey, you can make a price."

After saying that, he looked around proudly, "Small, fight with me."

"Three taels."

As soon as Yuan Xi's price came out, the donkey seller's eyelids jumped. He looked at Yuan Xi and realized that he was serious. He immediately retorted: "No, no, this price is too low. How about adding a little, it's only three to two cents." "

"These donkeys of yours are indeed in good condition. If your prices were really good in the past." Yuan Xi hesitated before saying, "But what is the situation now? You should have heard about it in the county."

Snakes have snake ways, rats have rat ways.

Being able to do business in the county town has some kind of connections. Even the village chief of a small village in the countryside can know the news. Naturally, the donkey seller also knows. If they didn't know that the government wanted to collect taxes, everyone would not be in a hurry to take action. The price will not drop again and again.

Normally the prices in the bull market are all set at the same price, but now several of his peers just want to sell quickly, so he has to lower the price.