Lay to win!Cannon fodder, he has become the chief assistant

Xie Xiuwen calculated in his mind that if he bought 2000 mu of fertile land, it would cost at least [-] taels of silver.

Tsk, this is really scary expensive.

Xie Xiuwen was silent for a moment and then said: "Then see if there is any wasteland or a small hill to sell. It is also possible if it is a forest."

Xie Xiuwen had some concerns in his mind, either to open up wasteland, or to grow some fruit trees or vegetables, and to raise some livestock by the way, so that the family's meat can also be guaranteed.

Fang Hu took the order, and went out to inquire after nothing happened the next day.

Fang Hu traveled outside for three consecutive days before he came up with a result.

"There is a Zhuangzi for sale about 260 miles away from the capital. It has a total of [-] mu, of which there are about [-] mu of forest. It is not a fruit forest, but an ordinary forest. There are occasionally a few fruit trees in it, but they are all For wild ones, according to the laws of our court, the [-] acres are not subject to tax."

Xie Xiuwen was really interested: "Whose property is it? Why are there wild forests?"

Generally speaking, after the farm has an owner, it will be carefully planned, and it has been decades since the founding of the Dazhi Dynasty, so why are there still wild forests now?

Logically speaking, the new dynasty has been prosperous for decades, and the land of hundreds of miles near the capital must be in the pockets of the rich and powerful, so how could someone suddenly sell it?
"Master, this property is the dowry of the daughter of a second-rank official who was investigated and prosecuted just last month. I heard that he wants to sell this property in order to exchange it for money to clear up the relationship."

As for what to do to clear up the relationship, there is no need to ask in detail.

For a farm of 260 mu, since there are 180 mu of forest, it means that there are still [-] mu of fields, which also costs a lot of money.

"Except for the forest, but fertile land?"

"It's a middle-grade field. The general price of this type of field is around eight or nine taels of silver. But the owner is eager to sell it for money, so the price can be discussed."

Xie Xiuwen remained silent, even if it was eight taels of silver per mu, he still couldn't afford it.

"But there are other places?"

Fang Hu replied again: "More than forty miles away from the capital, there is a small hill, with seven or eighty acres of fields underneath, a total of over four hundred acres. The fields are also medium-sized fields, but the hills are It is a barren mountain, and the nearby villagers occasionally go up the mountain to collect firewood or hunt, but the harvest is not great."

The price of barren hills is generally relatively low, and they have to be reclaimed, re-fertilized, etc., every two or three years, the land will not be fertile.

"How much is the price?"

"Master, this barren mountain was given to an old official by the late emperor more than ten years ago, but he never sent anyone to take care of it. Later, he heard that his family was in trouble, so he came up with the idea of ​​selling the land. Quite a few people have thought about this place, but they heard that no food can be grown on the mountain, and they also heard that it is a bit ominous, so they gave up their thoughts later.

The owner's family is also shrewd. There are [-] to [-] mu of medium-sized fields next to the barren hills. Knowing that someone wants to buy a field, they have to be tied together and sold. Hanging up for two or three months, no one cares about it. "

Speaking of this, Fang Hu looked up at the master, and then said: "In the beginning, the owner's price was 200 taels, but he couldn't sell it, and now it has dropped to 920 taels. If the master is interested, The little one can accompany you to take a look."

920 taels, the price is not high.

But the problem is that there are only [-] to [-] mu where crops can be grown, and the rest are barren hills.

"Well, whatever, let's go back and have a look together."

"Yes, I don't know when the master left?"

"Tomorrow."

"Yes, I'll go to the tooth shop and let me know."

As soon as Fang Hu withdrew, Douzi came in with his back, still holding a sticker.

"Master, a post from Weixinhou's Mansion."

Xie Xiuwen took it over and took a look. It turned out that Zhao Yue hosted a banquet in the Hou's mansion three days later and invited them to come and talk.

Xie Xiuwen raised his hand and stroked his eyebrows, dumbfounded. This person really posted a post.

Although Xie Xiuwen has decided to go to the farm tomorrow to see it, he is actually not very sure. In the final analysis, money is still too tight.

Xie Rongzhao gave him 900 taels earlier, which was what Zhao Yue asked her to take directly from the Fang family's box, plus the more than [-] taels he had on hand.

A total of 500 taels sounds like a lot, but it doesn't cost much.

The rent of this house has been paid for a year, and the purchase of things in the past few days has cost more than 20 taels.

This also made him truly understand what it means to spend money like water.

In addition, rice, noodles, grain and oil have to be bought with money, and winter is coming soon, and the winter in the capital cannot be separated from charcoal fire.

I also need to buy some thick bedding, clothes, etc., just to keep out the cold, I have to prepare another 150 taels.

Charcoal in the capital is too expensive.

Fortunately, in the yard that Fang Hu rented, several main houses have been equipped with kangs, and firewood can be used for heating at that time. Even so, we still cannot take it lightly.

In addition, I have to buy pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and I have to participate in some hometown associations or poetry associations in the coming year, and I need money everywhere.

The capital is at the foot of the emperor, even if he has a way to get money, he has to restrain himself first, who knows who will be targeted one day?

The most important thing is that the food and clothing of the dozen or so people are inseparable from money. After buying the farm, they must live frugally, right?
Xie Xiuwen suddenly felt a headache, he now hopes that Gu Shi can bring Liu Ruolan out as soon as possible, and then let her worry about these trivial matters.

Xie Rongzhao heard that he could go out tomorrow, so he naturally wanted to be together.

Xie Ronglang didn't dare to shout out, but the expectant little eyes still betrayed his small thoughts.

Liu Ruolan likes these two children, seeing that they are disappointed, she immediately expresses her position to take them with her.

The road in the capital city is much easier than in Gaoyang County. At least there are not so many bumpy roads. The carriage is driving very smoothly. After walking for about an hour and a half, I finally arrived at the place.

Xie Xiuwen was led by Yaren to the foot of the mountain, looked at the forest full of trees and weeds, and was speechless for a while.

This barren mountain is really barren.

Yaren just wanted to make a quick move so that he could earn a fortune, so naturally he made the hype mentioned here.

Xie Xiuwen is not really an ignorant scholar. He grew up working in the fields and knows a lot about soil and crops.

The trees and weeds here are very strong. If you want to open up a field, tree cutting is a big deal, and if you add some cleaning and land cultivation, it will not take three to five years.

Xie Xiuwen clapped his hands, shook his head and said, "It's really useless to buy this mountain."