Chapter 1463: 1464 Village Chief

Chapter 1463: 1464 Village Chief

Chapter 1463 1464 Village Chief

Just when the people of Dorne were running out of food during the harvest season, the farmers of the Tang Empire ushered in a very unexpected bumper harvest.

Those areas that resumed production in the spring have achieved considerable gains by using a variety of fine seeds from the Tang Empire. The output of most grain-producing areas is 10 to 20% more than in the past, and in many places it is even more than 50%.

 Places of farmland are full of crops, making the local people cheer for joy. Their life was too hard in the past and they were exploited too hard by the nobles and landlords, so today they taste such sweet happiness.

That's right, happiness is reflected by contrast. If you couldn't afford to eat in the past, but now you can eat lobster, you will feel happy; but if you used to eat lobster, but now you can eat two lobsters, you will feel happy. It's not that strong.

In the past, under the oppression of the landowners, gentry and nobles in these countries, most of the harvests were taken away, and the lives of these people were quite difficult.

Now, the Tang Empire did not charge a large amount of agricultural taxes, and other tax burdens were cancelled, and the people's harvests suddenly increased.

Moreover, those village officials who are eager to achieve results will help contact purchasers. The smooth roads have further reduced the cost of transshipment, so the income of local farmers has suddenly increased to a level that they could not even imagine in the past.

 Looking at the rice and white flour reserved at home, and calculating the remaining money from selling excess rice and flour hidden at home...these farmers' faces showed smiles that they had never seen before.

At this moment, even if someone said that they were not subjects of the Tang Empire, they would not agree with it. Obviously, their ancestors have been Tang people for generations! Since ancient times! No doubt!

Immediately afterwards, something even more surprising happened to these farmers. The agricultural subsidies promised by the Tang Empire after occupying these places... began to be distributed.

Village officials went to the homes of these farmers one after another, and then handed over a proportional sum of money to the farmers who had worked hard for a year. The scene suddenly became emotional.

"Sir..." The old farmer who had previously questioned whether agricultural subsidies were a scam had tears in his eyes and his voice was trembling when he spoke.

"Old sir, there's no need to do this. We don't need to call you adults here, just call the village chief." The young village official reminded with some embarrassment.

"You can call me whatever you want. Old man, I have lived my whole life in vain. Today I really saw a good official. My grandfather was bullied by the nobles and died of depression before he was forty years old. My father was hungry and cold at the age of thirty-seven. He was forced to die at home..." The old man excitedly began to recount the tragic experiences of the past.

 After finishing speaking, he held a bunch of banknotes in his hand and said with a cry: "Today, I have caught up with the good time."

He was really moved. He had seen countless officials in his life, but he had never seen a village official like this. He could feel that the other party really did it for their own good and worked hard to let them live a better life.

In this life, it is not easy to meet a benefactor who can take you forward. But he met a country, a country that took him forward!

　　He pinched the banknotes in his hand hard with his fingers, and he couldn't stop trembling. With this money, he will be able to live a life that he never dared to imagine in the next year.

He can buy a radio, repair the window that he has wanted to repair for a long time, and even buy a new dress for his wife. She has not bought a new dress for several years. "Yes, Your Majesty is kind, the Tang Empire is prosperous, and it's a good time for us all." The village official smiled and nodded in agreement.

After a pause, the young village official thought for a while and reminded him out of good intentions: "I gave you the money, but I still have a few words to say to you."

 He ​​considered his tone and began to persuade in a suggestive tone: "I think it's better not to spend this money frivolously and put it into farming. Maybe the benefits will be greater."

"The city will soon meet with the Agricultural Mutual Aid Association in the city. There are tractors, seeders and harvesters. They are all good tools for saving labor. When you spend money to hire machinery and equipment next year, you will have more harvests and save money. Strength." The village official said and took a look at the old man's condition. He was worried that the other party would be dissatisfied with his interference in the use of the money.

Unexpectedly, the old man thought for a moment and agreed with his point of view: "Sir, you are doing it for my own good, I understand. Although I am old, old man, I am not confused yet. I will just listen to you and I will keep this money." Don’t spend it before you get it.”

"I don't know much about those new gadgets, old man. Please give me more ideas when the time comes. I know you really want to help me..." The old farmer scratched his head in embarrassment and said something that surprised the village official. Come on.

 People's hearts are bought by their hearts. Sometimes people are very cunning, but sometimes they are also very simple. They have their own cleverness and wisdom, as well as the simplest values ​​of good and evil.

Slightly stunned, the young village official then showed a smile on his face. His efforts for more than half a year have finally paid off. He has gained something called reputation among the local people.

 This is the result he dreams of. As long as he has reputation and favorability, he can use his knowledge to influence the choices of the people. And as long as these people who have been poor all their lives are willing to listen to him and believe in him, then he will have a way to make these people rich.

 After all, the Tang Empire was still in the era of barbaric growth. As long as you worked hard, you could really make a fortune. The so-called competition does not exist yet, and the market is far from saturated. As long as we produce, there will be a way to make a profit.

 In fact, this is the greatest confidence of these young village officials. They know that their childish methods will definitely succeed. Even if they seem simple and sloppy, they are very effective in this special period.

"Although I can't make you rich and powerful, I can guarantee that everyone will live a better life, with food to eat, meat to eat, and a house to live in..." The young village chief vowed: "Please believe me... Also, old sir, you don’t need to call me Sir, we don’t use such titles in the Tang Empire, just call me village chief.”

"Village... Chief..." The old farmer was not used to this kind of address, and he was a little uncomfortable for a while: "Okay, sir, I will call you village chief from now on. Old man, I will follow you, village chief!"

 It seems that... I won't be able to take off the title of "adult" in a short time. The village official smiled bitterly and began to arrange the farm work for the autumn. The old man listened carefully, and there was a tacit understanding between the old man and the young man.

 (End of this chapter)