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A few more years passed, and Ah Tao was more than six years old. That year, the moon rarely showed its face. For three or two days, the dark clouds rushed into the mountains. In one corner of the world, there was a gloomy wind howling, mixed with the news that the war outside the mountain was getting more and more intense, and the faces of the stockade village people were getting more and more tense. One day, the Gan family had just opened the door when a stranger rushed into the house. Even Ah Tao's parents did not expect this.
Oh! The manor lord came to visit so early in the morning. Could it be that my third brother has caused some trouble?
Ah Tao's mother was the most meticulous one. She immediately thought that her three daughters were in the hands of someone. There was a hint of uneasiness in his words.
At this age, Ysai is in my house and is in charge of everything. My wife and I feel much more relaxed. Her body was also much tougher and fatter. This was what the Sai people saw. It's not that my master is boasting--
Yes, yes, she was born with a bad fate. She was thin and thin. My family only has this kind of poor condition. She has been blessed by your manor master these years!
Although Ah Tao's mother was uncultured, she rarely went out, so a few polite words were still pleasant, straightforward, and reasonable. She knew that this manor lord not only managed dozens of farmers in Nongchang Village, but his words were also very important. In the village, every year, the amount of grain paid was also counted. In addition, the old man was the village chief, and he had a box gun on his butt. The village chief nodded and bowed to him. Moreover, thinking back to the incident ten years ago when Nong Shangli had fired three shots at Ah Tao's father to lead the way for the Red Army, he knew that this kind of person could not be offended.
There, there! The manor lord said modestly. He whispered,"Don't come to the temple for nothing." To put it bluntly, I want to return the 50 yuan. As for the situation, everyone could see it and was clear about it. First, the year is not good, the land is poor; Second, the national army is fighting against the Japanese, and there must be no shortage of public grain. Third, he had to pay this tax and that tax. Besides, my brother is the village chief. Can I bring bad luck? Therefore, this money was urgently needed!
But this time, Ah Tao's father was anxious. However, he only managed to say two words before he was interrupted by the manor lord.
I know it's difficult for you, but there's no way to find it!
Manor Lord, this time, can you pay me less? Ah Tao's mother interrupted.
How much less?
For example, 3-5 yuan, we can think of a way to borrow it!
3-5 Block? Other people's meals were not even enough to buy soup! The manor lord laughed coldly, his voice gradually becoming hoarse.
Then, my family really has no choice! Ah Tao's mother rubbed her apron, looking very helpless.
He had to think of a way. Nong Shangzu's voice became even rougher,"I need this money urgently." If it's not urgent, I'll just send the butler over to say hello. Firstly, I need the money urgently. Secondly, I know that you will say that there is no other way. Thirdly, I have something important to discuss, so I have to go out myself.
Manor Lord, is there anything else important? Ah Tao's mother asked anxiously.
The matter was important, but without money, no matter how important it was, it would be difficult! As the manor lord spoke, he sighed as if he was worried that his family would not have enough rice to cook today.
One side had no money, and the other side was desperate for money, resulting in a stalemate. Neither side had much to say. It was not easy to steal a few minutes of silence in the central room, but it was a terrifying silence.
A moment later, the manor lord said,"Some time ago, the farmers of Bu Shuangtun sent matchmakers to my house many times. They wanted Yi Sai's eight characters. I gave them to them before I could discuss with you." The matchmaker replied that the eight characters matched and that they wanted to be engaged. I think it's hard to write the word 'farm', but Ysai is only 16 years old this year. He can get engaged, but he can't just get married. The engagement money is at least 2-30 Guangyang. I have to prepare the engagement wine. Now, I don't have a single cent on hand, and I don't have any money over there. What should I do? Calling relatives and friends over for a drink? Where should I put my face? Moreover, the taxes and grain money of the township government are also pressing me, what should I do?
Manor Lord, can you please slow down? Firstly, my family really can't afford a single cent at the moment. Secondly, it was hard to borrow money these days!
Ah Tao's father, who hadn't groaned for a long time, pleaded sincerely. He had been in a small business for a few years, and he was well aware of the greedy nature of landlords and rich people. In order to return these 50 Guangyang, in addition to taking away all his family wealth, he might also lose the life of his third brother, Ysai!
So, you don't want to return it at all?
I really don't have money!
No money? If you don't have money, you can use something to pay for it!
Look, how many valuable things do we have in our house?
If you don't have anything, just take the field and land. I see that the field beside Makou Dam is at least 8 centimeters wide. It's 5-6 miles away from your village. You've turned over a small hill. It's rare for you to walk, so you'll pay off the debt with 5 yuan. In addition, you have a cow at home. I'll pay you 10 yuan as compensation. You don't have to work hard. I'll bring it to the street and sell it myself. How about this, let's settle Ysai's engagement banquet first. There's still 30 Guangyang, we'll talk about it after the new year!
Manor Lord! Ah Tao's mother pleaded,"That Qiu Tian is my family's unique Qiu Tian!" It was the only thing that the family could rely on to have a meal or two of white rice during the holidays! And this cow was only four months old, and the baby was still feeding. Once the debt was paid off, what would happen to the calf? What about my family's 8 mu of land?
Sigh! Your family borrowed money from me, so you should return it to me. It's only right that you return what you borrow. You're asking me what to do? This is really, when I borrow money, we are in-laws, but when I return money, we are enemies. I have become a criminal on trial! the manor lord said angrily.
Manor Lord! It didn't mean that! Ah Tao's father explained," He's a woman. He hasn't gone out on a long journey before. He doesn't know any reason. If he says something wrong, don't take it to heart."
Forget it! I read too much. Since the two families were acquaintances, if they didn't see each other today, they would see each other tomorrow. That Qiu Tian was worth two dollars, and this cow was worth three dollars. You still owe me a total of 25 Guangyang. From now on, Qiu Tian is mine. I'll take this cow away immediately!
With that, they all walked into the cow pen and took away the only big cow in the Gan family who could plow the fields.
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