The Qian family was at the front, not to mention that the Xia clan leader did not want to make the relationship with Zhou Man and the Zhou family too stiff. Even if he wanted to make the relationship stiff, he would not get what he wanted.
For example, let Zhou Man change his surname.
As for the property, it is possible to save it, but in that case, most of the Xia family's reputation will be ruined, and the gain outweighs the loss.
After all, Zhou Man is not an ordinary person. She is an official. She is above them. If they have a grudge with her, the relationship that their family has worked hard to establish for a long time may be broken by her years of hard work with just one word.
Various thoughts flashed through Chief Xia's mind for a while, but finally he managed to smile at Qian and Lao Zhou, "What my in-laws said is right."
So the question returns to Zhou Man's surname. If her surname is not Xia, then why should she take the Xia family's property?
Not to mention that those properties belong to her grandparents and mother. In this world, a clan can still snatch property from an orphan, let alone Zhou Man, whose surname is not Xia.
Even local laws and regulations will stipulate that when buying and selling land, under the same conditions, people of the same clan will have priority, and this cannot be violated.
There are some vicious people who specialize in playing tricks on people, and will offer the same price as others when their fellow tribesmen want to buy or sell land. Repeatedly, this can drive people crazy.
Unlike Old Zhou Tou and others who naturally sided with Zhou Man, even Magistrate Zhai felt that it would be unkind for Zhou Man to inherit all of Xia Yan's property without making some concessions.
After all, her surname is not Xia.
Manbao then discussed with Chief Xia, "I know that half of the field has been used as a sacrificial field, and I have no intention of getting it back. Uncle Yitang has been guarding the house for my family for many years, and he has worked hard without any credit. So, I will use the remaining land."
From the half of the house, another half will be given to Uncle Yi as a token of gratitude for his care of the house over the years, and the remaining half will be given to the orphans and widows in the clan as a tribute to my grandfather and grandmother."
Chief Xia didn't feel Zhou Man's sincerity, but only felt malice. As soon as these words came out, wouldn't Xia Yi and the people in the clan who had taken Zhou Man's land now be at odds with each other?
Man Bao continued to laugh and said: "I heard from Magistrate Zhai that someone in the clan is currently studying?"
Chief Xia, who was looking gloomy, cheered up. This was the lifeblood of their clan. Why were they willing to give in and discuss it with Zhou Man in a good voice as soon as they came to the county government?
Isn’t it because someone in their clan is studying?
Patriarch Xia forced a smile and said, "Yes, there are a few children studying. Your two cousins are more promising and have been admitted to the county school."
Man Bao sighed with a look on his face: "Studying is important. Our Xia family is not very poor. Can we provide education for our children or should we provide it? I remember that there was a clan school in the past?"
Do you remember? Where did you remember?
Not to mention that she had only left a few months ago, and that ethnic studies were all closed at that time. Where on earth did she hear about it?
Man Bao said with a smile: "Clan studies should still be held. Let all the children of the appropriate age in the clan go to school. It would be best if they can pass the exam to become an examiner. But if they can't, it would also be good to work as an accountant or find a clerical job after they come out.
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When Patriarch Xia heard this, he felt hopeful, and then he heard Zhou Man say: "I think the land that the Patriarch is renting can be used as a school field for the clan. If each family contributes more, they can set up a school.
In ten or twenty years, I wonder if our Xia family will be able to produce a top scholar?"
Clan Leader Xia didn't react at all, but the clan elders behind him were getting ready to move, and they all looked at Clan Leader Xia with excitement.
Chief Xia:......
Is it so easy to read?
Not to mention the money required to hire a teacher, how much does it cost just for books, pens, ink, paper and inkstones? Can you open a school with just a piece of land?
I'm afraid I need to add ten more fields of about the same size to it.
The Xia family is indeed not very poor, but they are not very rich either, otherwise they would not have been in business for so many years and only now send two people to the county school.
Magistrate Zhai was very supportive of this move. Educating the people and opening schools were considered his political achievements. This was his third year in Shangzhou and he was expected to stay for another three years.
He hopes that after leaving in four years, he can find a better position based on his political achievements.
So Magistrate Zhai immediately helped, looked at Bai Shanhou and said: "Clan Chief Xia, what are you afraid of when you have such a nephew and grandson-in-law? He is a son of an aristocratic family, and an occasional word of advice will be enough for the children in the family for a long time."
Bai Shan sat on the chair and nodded with a smile.
Clan Chief Xia and others: ...They just tried to persuade Lao Zhou’s family to regret their marriage in front of others.
And even if this incident hadn't happened, given that they were so far apart from Zhou Man and were still raised by the Zhou family, how much affection would they have for each other?
Man Bao wholeheartedly encouraged the Xia clan chief to open a clan school and let the clan's children study and learn rituals. After inspiring people's hearts, he mentioned a trip to Songhua Lane.
Magistrate Zhai doesn't want to go. Although Xia Yi didn't say much yesterday, judging from what the Yamen servants relayed between him and Chang Xu, it seems that those people are probably bullies, and they will be a bit rude when facing bullies. Magistrate Zhai
Don't want to make a fool of yourself.
But Man Bao didn't let him go and warmly invited him to visit her ancestral home.
Bai Shan followed up and added, "When we looked at it yesterday, in addition to a jujube tree, there was also a pear tree in the garden. It was full of fruits and seemed to be edible. Don't you want to taste it?"
In no mood!
Magistrate Zhai thought so in his heart, but said with a smile on his face: "Okay."
So he got up with a smile and went out with them. He also told the master to take a few more government servants with him, as there was a high chance that they would take action this time.
Patriarch Xia and others who were following him out had expressionless faces. He Zaoshu knew this.
After getting in the car, several members of the Xia clan crowded into Chief Xia's oxcart, and then sat on both sides to watch him.
Patriarch Xia had a headache and said: "Don't look at me, even Chief Xu Li has prepared the land deed and returned it early. Can we still fight with her?"
"Xia Yi's family is not easy to deal with, especially the Xia Yi family. If she starts to act up, it will be our Xia family's face that will be embarrassed."
"She's not easy to fool, but Zhou Man is easy to fool. She doesn't seem to be acting bad, but if she sues the family to the county government, it will be even more humiliating," Chief Xia said, "Wu Lang and Qi Lang are going to take the imperial examination."
Learned, don’t let any rumors spread at this time.”
One clan elder sighed, "Who would have thought that there are still people in their family alive?"
After fourteen years of no news, anyone would think they were dead long ago.
"Actually, there's nothing wrong with this. I heard that she is already a fifth-rank official now."
"At the end of the day, it's enough for a girl to reach this level. Where can she be promoted to another level?"
"What do you mean by this, my brother still looks down on the fifth rank? Her official position is the same as that of Master Changshi. In the future, Wulang and Qilang will be able to pass the middle-level official examination. We will be very satisfied as county magistrates, but there is still no way to compare with her.
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"If the clan gets closer to her, we can borrow some strength from her in the future."