After the whole family woke up, Qiao Mingjin waited for the children to wash up, and then took the children out of the inn. The Great Immortal Doctor
The innkeeper obviously got Yue Zhongyao's orders, and he and his waiters warmly sent Qiao Mingjin and others out, and also enthusiastically introduced where the delicious breakfast was.
Qiao Mingjin thanked the shopkeeper and took a few children to have a simple breakfast on the street. She also bought some rice, noodles, oil and salt, and cut a slice of pork belly for her parents and grandparents.
They found their own ox cart, paid an extra day's care fee, thanked the caretaker, and then the family drove the ox cart out of the city gate.
After yesterday's heavy rain, the road was indeed muddy.
In this era, the roads were all completely dirt, and there was no such thing as machine tamping. When it rained, the roads were filled with potholes and mud. You had to be careful not to let the wheels get stuck in the potholes.
The journey originally only took more than two hours, but it took an hour longer than usual to reach Yunjia Village.
It was originally agreed that we would go to Yunjia Village to pick up the bullock cart when we came back from the city yesterday.
Qiao family's grandmother Lan was very happy to see Qiao Mingjin and took Qiao Mingjin to look around.
This poor child has been frustrated to this point in just a short time.
Although her temperament has become much tougher, Mrs. Lan still prefers to see the children she has raised and nurtured, being well cared for by her husband, having no worries about food and clothing, and staying at home without any worries.
Father Qiao also glanced at Qiao Mingjin with complicated eyes. Ever since his daughter and son-in-law separated due to financial problems, Father Qiao had always regretted why he went to the market to write letters for others that day. Fortunately, Yue Zhongyao happened to save him.
Mingjue and Qiao's mother also returned home quickly.
The family gathered together and had lunch at home.
Mingheng took one of the two cuts of pork belly to his maternal grandparents, and Lan asked his mother Qiao to cut the other into braised pork.
After dinner, the family sat together. Qiao Mingjin glanced at Father Qiao and said, "Dad, have you ever thought about setting up a small private school at our house?"
"Private school?" Father Qiao was a little surprised.
After hearing this, Mother Qiao and several younger siblings also looked at Qiao Mingjin, and even Mrs. Lan also looked at her after hearing this.
Qiao Mingjin scanned the family and said to Father Qiao: "Yes, Dad. You are not in very good health now. You can't earn a few coins by writing letters to the market every day. And how much business can there be in the market?"
It’s still hard work. Our yard is quite big, and now that the weather is getting warmer, we set up a few small tables in the yard to take in some children from Yunjia Village to educate them. Even if one person only earns ten or twenty yuan a month,
If you take in ten children, you can get one or two hundred cents a month. It's better than your hard work going to the market."
After speaking, he looked at Father Qiao and saw a thoughtful look on his face.
Qiao Mingjin then said: "In addition to teaching, if dad still has free time after teaching, he can also copy books for others. My daughter asked about the bookstore in the city. In addition to some books for sale, the bookstore needs someone to copy it.
, and there are also some external jobs for big families, such as copying Buddhist scriptures and classics. You can earn twenty or thirty yuan by writing just one book. You should be able to copy one book in two days. And the Buddhist scriptures are also
Not thick.”
"Our family didn't have money to buy pens and ink before. If we take in the children, we will have money to buy pens and ink."
Father Qiao was speechless after hearing this.
After listening to this, Mrs. Lan looked at Qiao Mingjin and said, "This job is pretty good. Can you ask me clearly, Ms. Jin, if I can get twenty or thirty pieces of money for copying a book or a Buddhist scripture?"
"Yes, grandma. Moreover, some wealthy families and bookstores provide pens, inks, and paper. I'm afraid that the pens, inks, and papers used by the copyists are not good. Those Buddhist scriptures must be placed in front of the Buddha. It doesn't take much to educate children.
It’s a long time, if you can use it for four hours in the morning and afternoon, that’s pretty good. You should have time to copy.”
After hearing this, Lan said: "Well, this is much better than pushing tables and chairs to the market to write letters for others. Even if your father doesn't have time, Mingjue and I can help copy."
Mingjue also nodded fiercely.
Lan said again: "Your father and I can't help your mother with the work in the fields. Now my family listens to your advice and wants to raise chickens and rabbits. Your father and I will work at home. If we can help the family earn
Maybe some money can be used for Mingjue to go to the city to study. Mingheng is also old, and he only studied with your father for a few days, and never went to a serious private school. This family needs it for everything.
Money. Your dad needs to take one or two doses of medicine from time to time, and he also has to save some money to buy medicine."
Qiao Mingjin was still happy after hearing Lan's words.
Ordinary scholars are not willing to lower themselves to copy Buddhist scriptures for wealthy families or copy books for bookstores. They always feel that they are tainted with the smell of copper and lose their worth.
But my grandmother was open-minded, and fortunately my father was not pedantic either.
Father Qiao was silent for a while, and then said: "The village chief of Yunjia Village also asked my father to set up a private school before, but our family didn't have enough to eat before, and we didn't have any spare room at home. Now the weather is getting worse.
"Nuan, it is also feasible to teach in the courtyard. What if we have fewer ties? I'm afraid someone in the village will send their children here for enlightenment. Copying some Buddhist scriptures for others in my father's spare time can also reduce the burden on the family."
After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin smiled and said, "Okay, tomorrow I will deliver firewood to the city, and then go to the bookstore to help my father get the work back."
Father Qiao nodded after hearing this.
Mrs. Lan and Mother Qiao were watching and said, "Mother Jin, you have to take care of your health. How can you do this job of chopping wood? If you can't chop the thick wood, just pick up the thin wood and sell it."
Just sell it, it's better to make less money than to ruin your body. Wan'er is still young."
Qiao Mingjin smiled and said, "Grandma, mother, don't worry. I will pay attention."
Then he asked: "Have you eaten the cattails that I asked my cousin and Ming Jue to bring back the day before yesterday? I made several taels of silver just selling cattails today. I can still sell the cattails for a while, but I will sell them the next day."
I will send a few bundles to the restaurant, so the family will be more relaxed."
As he said that, he took out his wallet and wanted to leave some money for his family.
Lan Shi stopped her in a hurry, held her hand and said: "There is nothing missing at home now. Mingheng and Mingqi are following you again. The rations for the two of them are missing at home, and the food they eat is all produced in their own land."
, there is nothing to spend money on at home. On the other hand, you don’t have an acre of land. You have to spend money to buy everything you eat. You should keep the money and use it. If you have some spare money, just take it easy and chop the firewood slowly. Don’t suffer.
hurt."
Qiao Mingjin pushed it several times, but when neither Lan nor Mother Qiao accepted it, she had no choice but to tuck the purse into her arms again.
"Mom, grandma, raise more chickens at home. Eggs are very easy to sell in the city now. It's good to keep chickens to lay eggs. I don't know if I can raise mountain rabbits. You guys should try it first. If so,
If it can be done, it will be an advantage in the future.”
Mother Qiao and Mrs. Lan both nodded after hearing this.
Lan said again: "Mother Jin, the cattail sprouts that Ming Jue brought back the day before yesterday are very delicious. No, your aunt was looking for them everywhere yesterday. Although there are no lakes in Yunjia Village, this cattail grass is very delicious.
It’s still common. But how do you know this cattail grass is edible?”
Qiao Mingjin smiled and said: "I read it in a book by chance. The vegetable seeds planted at home have not sprouted yet. I was also thinking about saving some money, so I thought of it. I didn't expect that it would be available in a wine shop in the city.
I sold it instead."
A few people started chatting about the cattails.
Everyone knows that this cattail grass is as tough as silk and cannot be moved by a rock. This cattail grass that grows in the water is only cut to make mats and straw ropes. They never thought that it could be eaten...
Unknowingly, he stayed in Yunjia Village for more than an hour. When Qiao Mingjin urged Mingheng to go to his uncle's house to find Yunjin's cousin, Yunjin came to the door with someone.
