There is Room For the Poor Daughter

"It's only been a few days since the refugee was resettled, right?"

Mrs. Yan is still very concerned about refugees. First, it is a major event about her eldest’s political achievements. Second, on the way from their hometown to Yixian, they have also played refugees. Knowing the hardships of refugees, naturally I hope the refugees can settle down sooner.

Yan Zhigao nodded: "Isn't that right? It's just because it's not long before the refugees are resettled. If at this time, it would be difficult to ask the wealthy gentry from Linyi County to donate."

Mrs. Yan frowned: "Is there no other way for the county government?"

Yan Zhigao sighed: "Linyi County is not rich, and the only savings in the county government office were almost used up when the refugees were resettled last time. Now I really can't use the extra money to help the refugees."

Originally, he thought that this time he could rely on the refugee resettlement to be valued by the top, maybe his county magistrate could also rise by a liter, but now, if the resettled refugees freeze to death and starve to death, it would be good if he is not held accountable. Yes, let alone upgrade.

If it weren't for the great pressure, he wouldn't bring his business affairs to the dinner table.

Thinking that the letters for help he wrote to the magistrates of several neighboring counties had not been answered for a long time, Yan Zhigao's brows were tightly knit together.

Officialdom is a vanity fair. He came from a humble background, has no foundation, and is not wealthy. It is really difficult to get the support of his superiors and colleagues.

"Dad, the refugees are so pitiful. Otherwise, we will eat less in the future and give them the food we save, so that they will not starve to death." Yan Yishuang said suddenly, with sympathy between his brows.

Yan Zhigao squeezed a smile on his face and praised Yan Yishuang: "My son is kind, but you shouldn't worry about these things, eat your meal well, don't think about saving it, you know If a child can't get enough to eat, he won't grow taller."

Yan Yishuang nodded weakly: "Dad should also take care of your body, your daughter doesn't see how much you eat."

Hearing this, Yan Zhigao smiled gratified, and stretched out a pair of chopsticks for Yan Yi: "Hurry up and eat."

Mrs. Li sat aside and watched, thinking for a while and said, "Master, there is still some food at home, why don't you?"

Yan Zhigao shook his head to stop Mrs. Li: "Our family can't help a few refugees even if we take out all the food we have in store. Well, let's eat quickly. I'll discuss with the masters tomorrow. I can always think of a way."

Daohua ate the rice in the bowl silently, suddenly rolled her eyes, and quickly looked at the elder brother who was eating quietly beside him.

This eldest brother usually has heavy schoolwork, so she doesn't want to disturb him too much, but it is her own brother after all, and she is still very concerned about his affairs.

For example, she knew that the eldest brother was very popular among the teachers and students in the county school because of his good knowledge.

Yan Wenxiu felt Daohua's sight, looked up and smiled softly: "Big sister, is there something on my face?"

Daohua shook her head and asked with a smile, "Brother, I heard that you have many good friends in the county school?"

Yan Wenxiu didn't know what Daohua meant, so he nodded reservedly: "Everyone is a classmate, and it's common for them to gather to discuss their studies with each other."

Daohua: "Then your classmates are rich, right?"

She knew that, in this era, those who could go to county school, except for a few with particularly good knowledge, were basically from a family background.

Yan Wenxiu didn't like that Daohua kept money on his lips, and frowned slightly: "Big sister, you should focus on knowledge and character when making friends. As a brother, you don't care whether others have money or not."

Daohua paused, ignoring the eldest brother's implication, and asked again, "Then eldest brother, do you usually hold some extracurricular activities?"

Yan Wenxiu looked puzzled: "Extracurricular activities?"

Daohua: "For example, go out in winter to collect the wind, enjoy the snow, and then come back and write something about it?"

Yan Wenxiu was silent for a while: "The master of the county school will let us get together to write poems, but he won't go out, and it is usually held in the county school."

Daohua's eyes lit up: "What's the point of holding it in the county school, big brother, look at it, now the earth is covered in silver, how beautiful and poetic, look, do you want to suggest the county school? The master in Li asked you to go out to collect wind or something? It is best to go to the refugee resettlement place and experience the suffering of the world. "

As soon as these words came out, the dining table immediately became quiet, and everyone looked up at Daohua, even Yan Zhigao also looked over.

Yan Wenxiu: "Big sister, what are you trying to say?"

Daohua: "What I want to say is, brother, look, when my father said that the refugees lacked clothing and food, the third sister went on a diet and expressed her desire to help the refugees. Your classmates, after seeing the tragic situation of the refugees with their own eyes, Wouldn't it say anything?"

Yan Wenxiu was stunned for a while, then looked at his father whose eyes lit up.

Daohua continued: "Look, those students who go to the county school have some assets in their families. Your family contributes a little, and my family contributes a little. The little things add up, and they can help many refugees."

"Besides, they are all baby bumps in the family. If parents know that their children are so young and know how to help the weak, they will definitely agree with both hands and feet." After speaking, they turned to look at Mrs. Yan, "Grandmother, you Say yes?"

Mrs. Yan nodded with a smile: "Yes, if my eldest grandson is going to help the refugees, my old lady is willing to donate 200 shi of grain to support you." This year, the three children have shipped the grain from their hometown to Linyi County.

Originally, she wanted to sell some of the food while the price of food was high, but because of the experience of being a refugee and seeing the hardships of the people living in the underground, she lost the idea, and now the food is still rented. in the warehouse.

Several sons and daughters-in-law were moved when they heard the old lady's words.

Although 200 shi of grain is not a lot, it is not a lot.

However, apart from the dozens of acres of land in my hometown, which were left by my ancestors, the rest were purchased bit by bit by Mrs. Yan over the years. Therefore, several sons also tacitly agreed that these fields were the private property of the old lady.

Since it is private property, the old lady can do whatever she wants.

Daohua smiled and turned to look at Yan Wenxiu, who had been stunned: "Brother, look, your grandmother is willing to give you 200 shi of food, so your classmates' families will definitely support them."

"After you have food, you can go with your classmates to distribute food to the refugees. In this way, you can not only get the refugees' gratitude, but also experience life. The best of both worlds."

Yan Wenxiu swallowed: "Are we going to distribute the food in person?"

Daohua's face was taken for granted: "Of course, eldest brother, let me ask you, why are you studying so hard now? Isn't it just to test your fame and become an official in the future? Isn't being an official just doing things for the common people, you now? , just to feel in advance what to do when entering the officialdom in the future."

Yan Wenxiu was still digesting Daohua's words, but Yan Zhigao was already excited.

The eldest daughter this way is good!

It is difficult for him to speak to the wealthy squires now, but their sons are very open.

Moreover, this is also a very good opportunity to accumulate fame. He is sure that if this is really done, those wealthy squires will definitely be willing to donate things.

Yan Zhigao looked at Daohua with relief.

Before, his mother and third brother always said how smart the eldest daughter was. He didn't take it seriously before, thinking that the two just preferred the eldest daughter, but today's remarks at the dinner table made him realize that the eldest daughter is really transparent .

Yan Wenxiu was a little unsure in his heart: "But... such a big thing, can we students do it?"

Daohua nodded seriously: "Brother, you have to believe in yourself, who hasn't had a first time. Besides, isn't there a father behind you? If you don't understand anything, ask your father."