From the conversation between the yamen servant and this middle-aged man, Meng Qing learned that this man was the chief registrar of the county yamen and should be the person in charge of household registration.
Without letting Meng Qing wait any longer, he heard the man say: "You said you are here to change your household registration. Where is your original household registration? Why are you here? Is there any way to guide you?"
Fortunately, Meng Qing was prepared. He took out the household registration and road guide that had been hidden in his arms and handed them over.
He said respectfully: "This little girl came here to escape and was separated from her parents. She intends to settle down in Xiaotao Town. This is my household registration and road guide. Please take a look at it."
Meng Qing was not used to speaking in a formal manner.
That person also didn't expect that the person standing next was actually a woman.
He couldn't help but squint his eyes and look at the person coming carefully.
I found that although his clothes were ordinary and dilapidated in a few places, he was clean and tidy. He was obviously a person who paid attention to cleanliness. What was rare was his demeanor that was neither humble nor arrogant. Ordinary farmers could not raise such a child.
It's a pity that he is not a man.
After thinking for a while, he finally said: "There are female households in this dynasty, but you want to establish a female household?"
Female household! Meng Qing was stunned upon hearing this. What a surprise, there is such a good thing.
Fortunately, she had not been overwhelmed by this sudden surprise.
Instead, he asked calmly: "I wonder, sir, what does this female household require and what role does it play?"
Seeing that Meng Qing was so calm and self-possessed at such a young age, Chief Liang nodded secretly, "Female household is a unique type of household registration in Daqian. It is mainly for those who have lost their husbands, or have a one-woman household without a male and have a female as the head of the household.
, you can inherit the family property. If you want to be a female householder, there are no special requirements. You and your family only need to agree. By the way, the new household registration requires ten cents to change."
The reason why I specifically mentioned this point was because Chief Liang could see that Meng Qing's situation might not be good.
Chief Liang gave a brief introduction to the female household, and then waited for Meng Qing's decision.
Change, must change. With such a good opportunity, you would be a fool not to change.
It's just money that's a little hard to come by. She really can't get ten cents out of it now.
This is a bit embarrassing. If you can't get the household registration, it's hard to find the boss's cooperation. You can't make money, but if you don't have the money, you can't get the household registration.
After thinking about it, Meng Qing came up with a bold idea.
"Returning to your Majesty, I would also like to ask you to help me change my family's money into a female household. I have an unkind request. Please listen to it." After saying this, he bowed and bowed.
Just such an action made Master Liang convinced that the woman named Meng Qing had or had a scholar in her family.
Because her bowing posture is very standard, a typical way of a scholar.
At the same time, it also reflects that because he is favored at home, he will not indulge his daughter in learning the etiquette of men.
It was these details that made Chief Liang not refuse Meng Qing, but instead waited for her to speak, thinking in his mind that Zuo was just asking him to borrow money or hoping that he could help waive the fees.
Although he had guessed it, if Meng Qing really spoke, it would inevitably lower his evaluation in Master Liang's heart.
Fortunately, Meng Qing was not so direct, she chose a relatively roundabout way.
She didn't talk about borrowing money, but instead asked about the beggar.
"Sir, after I arrived in Xiaotao Town these past few days, I found that there are many beggars, most of whom are children. I wonder if you know that."
Speaking of this, how could Chief Liang of a county not know this?
This is also a big problem. Most of the children who become beggars are orphans, and they are unwilling to go to the nurseries opened by the court. The younger ones are fine, especially the older ones.
Anyone who couldn't stand it ran outside.
In addition, there are still people who are not easy to photograph, and children are often lost, not to mention those little beggars.
It can be said to be a major event on the minds of the entire county government.
But when Meng Qing suddenly mentioned this matter, Chief Liang was completely unexpected.
Fortunately, Meng Qing didn't mean to show off, and continued: "To be honest, I fell into a coma after arriving at Xiaotao Town. If it hadn't been for the little beggar in the town to save me, I'm afraid he would have died."
"After getting along with each other these days, I found that they are very smart and clever. The most important thing is that they know the streets and alleys of Xiaotao Town very well. This is a very rare ability."
At this time, Master Liang vaguely understood what Meng Qing meant, but he didn't quite understand it. After all, he was familiar with Xiaotao Town and would become familiar with it after living for a long time.
When Meng Qing said this, he had been paying attention to Master Liang's face, and naturally he did not miss the doubtful expression.
He hurriedly added: "I also noticed that our Xiaotao Town has a developed economy, with frequent caravans coming and going. There are many restaurants and restaurants in the town, and there are also many rich people. If we can gather these little beggars in the town, it will obviously be of great use.
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Meng Qing's original intention was to guide Mr. Liang to come to his own conclusion, but he overestimated his patience.
"Mrs. Meng Qing, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." Master Liang stared at Meng Qing with bright eyes, obviously very interested in what she said.
In particular, the content she proposed that can make those little beggars play a role is the focus of Master Liang's attention.
Because I had some speculation about Meng Qing's family background before, I naturally had expectations for what she said.
After being urged, what can Meng Qing do? She has to be obedient.
"This is the plan of the little people. They have two plans for the little beggars. One is to let them stay at the gate of the city and wait for the caravan to enter the city. They will serve as guides and recommend famous restaurants in Xiaotao Town.
Inns, etc., earn a certain fee, which can be regarded as a kind of broker, allowing them to support themselves. Another method is to organize beggars to cooperate with restaurants and restaurants to help them deliver meals to their doors, so that diners can eat at home.
Go up, the restaurant can make more money, and the little beggars can also be accommodated."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chief Liang slammed the table excitedly and stood up.
"What a great idea, what a great idea." If Meng Qing hadn't been a woman, Chief Liang would have been unable to stop his love for talents.
If she were a man, Chief Liang would really like to recommend her to the county magistrate.
What a pity, what a pity.
After calming down for a while, Master Liang sat back down.
"Mrs. Meng, your method is very good. From what you said, it's almost like killing three birds with one stone. But how can you guarantee that this thing will be successful?"
After speaking, he looked at Meng Qing expectantly, obviously hoping that she could give him another good idea.
However, Meng Qing doesn't want to be in the limelight. This is just a helpless move. In order to waive the handling fee, it is also a disguised way to raise a banner for herself.
By the way, take precautions for what you have to do next.
"My lord, whether it's asking for opinions from restaurant merchants or integrating beggars, adults need to take action. I just have an idea." Xiaoxiao blocked the matter.
But he immediately said: "If the adults have finished negotiating with those merchants and need help with the experiment, the common people will naturally be obliged to do so."