As for whether someone really asked them to crawl home, I don't know. Anyway, it is inevitable that the two of them will go home with bruises and swollen faces.

Xu Jiaojiao didn't care about the follow-up matters. Anyway, the villagers were all very enthusiastic, and some were even discussing setting up a forest ranger or something to prevent anyone from causing trouble again...

…

Old Xu's family kept their word, and Xu Youde walked into Li Zheng's house that night.

Recruiting people to teach you skills is a great thing. The reason why Li Zheng came forward was based on three considerations.

One is that unnecessary troubles can be avoided, there will be fewer disputes, no one will gossip about the old Xu family, and the old Xu family can focus on making money without worrying about anything else.

The second is that Li Zheng is a fair person, and if he comes forward, the matter will be official and serious, and it will be raised to a higher level out of thin air, which will make people think more highly of it and make it smoother.

Thirdly, this is something that benefits the Xujia Village. As a grassroots official, Li Zheng is responsible for running this matter. This is also considered his political achievement, and he will naturally inherit the old Xu family's friendship. If the old Xu family wants to develop, they must cooperate with the government.

Good relationships are necessary.

Xu Youde was now considered a celebrity in the village, and he soon met Li Zheng. After explaining his purpose, Li Zheng was greatly surprised and surprised.

"It's rare that you, Mr. Xu, understand the righteousness! Yes, yes, if you are willing to do this, ordinary people will never be able to do it. I would like to thank you on behalf of the whole village first!"

Xu Youde said politely: "Sir, our Xu family has been here for generations, and it is right for us to do what we can."

Li Zheng said sternly: "Youde, I'm not just talking to you politely. Ever since you made a fortune using wild loquats, the whole village has benefited from you! If nothing else,

As for taxes, it’s much easier for our village to collect them.”

Villagers have to pay taxes every year, which are turned over to the government. It is not much, and it depends on the family's property.

Most people in Xujia Village are very poor, so many people only pay ten or dozens of copper coins. But even ten copper coins, many people can't afford it. If you push them, they will say, "You need copper coins?"

No, I have all my money here, you can take whatever you like.

The wealth they talk about includes tables, chairs, beds, and some other things, or some cotton wool, but they are all more shabby than the same. What is the purpose of the government collecting these? To use them as firewood?

If you let them do the work for you, they will be happy because someone will take care of the food.

But the situation is much better now. Most people can afford dozens of copper coins. Taxes have been collected easily, government income has increased, and Li Zheng's face is bright.

"And this time, you took the initiative to teach your craftsmanship, which is a blessing to one party and brings benefits to the people. This is a great meritorious deed, and a great deed that builds virtue for your Xu family..."

Li Zheng was happy in his heart, and he kept saying good things. Xu Youde's face was also full of energy when he said it. He felt that his mental outlook had improved, his ideological understanding had deepened, and his heart was warm. Alas, the old girl still wants to

It's so profound! It's a seedling with great potential.

The two discussed the details again, and finally parted happily, with Li Zheng personally sending him out.

…

The next day, Li Zheng got up early, called a few village warriors, and notified the whole village door to door, asking them to gather at Lao Xu's dojo in the morning for a meeting.

The dojo in front of Lao Xu's house became lively again. All morning, the heads of every household in the village were here. Some came from a few families, and some even came with the whole family.

Not only from this village, but also from many other villages came.

The whole family of Lao Xu's family also came out. The children loved to be lively, calling for friends, jumping and chasing each other, and had a great time.

Today is different from the past. In the past, when the little girls of the Xu family went out, they would be looked at with hostility or disdain. But now, there are no such looks. The children of the Xu family seem to be the king of children when they go out, and they are the center of all the kids.

Even the adults were greeted with smiles when they saw the characters. What’s more, today, the children were faced with even more smiling faces.

The Xu Family Dojo was originally very big. Later, after a wine shop was built next to it, the Dojo became even bigger. But now it still seems a bit small. There are too many people to stand in. Some people arrived late and can only stand on the roadside.

There are several field ridges standing on the field ridge.

No one lags behind in this kind of matter that involves their own vital interests. Even the laziest lazy guy wants to hear what's going on and whether he can take advantage of it and make some money to spend.

The person with the highest status naturally has to stand at the highest place. Now Li Zheng was standing on the highest point of the dojo - a stone roller, and said loudly:

"Everyone, please be quiet! I believe everyone already knows. The reason why we have called you here today is because the Xu family has taken the initiative to teach the art of making loquat paste to the public! First of all, don't worry, it's free! It won't cost you a penny.

receive!"

Wow, the crowd started talking loudly. Hearing is one thing, but hearing it with one's own ears is another thing. Moreover, it was Rizheng who came forward in person, so this matter is definitely true.

Li Zheng pressed his hands to stop the discussion, "This public teaching is a decision made by the old Xu family with a deep understanding of justice and the suffering of the people. You all must have a clear idea in your mind! In response to the Xu family's request,

I will be in charge of this matter of signing up people. After a while, everyone can come to me to sign up! However, there must be rules for everything, who meets the conditions and can teach skills, and who does not?

It can be taught, let me explain it clearly first!"

The crowd calmed down. Whether you can make a lot of money depends on whether you are qualified or not.

"First, applicants are limited to one person from each family! Although making loquat paste is not complicated, it does require a certain amount of understanding. People who are dull by nature should not waste time."

Everyone was silent. Well, this point can be ignored, no one will admit that they are stupid by nature.

Li Zheng continued: "Second, those who have moved to this village less than a year ago, or those who plan to marry out of town within one year, are not allowed to participate in this registration."

This is a rule made by Li Zheng in order to prevent the rapid spread of the craft. Although there are more people learning the craft, this kind of thing may be inevitable in the end, but this kind of measure can slow down the process as much as possible. This is for the sake of Xujiacun.

At this moment, someone in the crowd spoke up: "Then we are not from Xujiacun, can we sign up?"

Li Zheng looked around and saw that the speaker was probably from Liaojia Village. "If you are not from this village, you can also sign up. However, in the end, you have to sign a confidentiality contract like the people from this village."

This is as it should be, and no one has any objection to it.

Li Zheng looked at the crowd who were listening quietly and nodded with satisfaction, "Although the Xu family is broad-minded, we are not bad people. The third rule is that anyone who hates the Xu family or is against the Xu family is not allowed to sign up."
Chapter completed!