Chapter 9 Li Fugui's Assistance

After the heavy rain, a beautiful rainbow hung in the sky.

However, everyone's mood was not very beautiful.

Health (56%)

Health (65%)

Health (78%)

Jiang Lan looked at the appraisal results and found that the last one belonged to her family.

The rescue was fairly timely, but the health still fell below the 80% mark.

And it can't rise at all. The pests and weeds have been cleared, but the health can't rise either.

Apparently, 20% of the rice was drowned, and the harvest was about 20% less than last year.

"How's it going? Is there any news from the government? Will taxes be reduced this year?"

"I don't know. In this world, there are all robbers outside. How dare you go out? Our village is quite far from the city!"

"I heard that Li Fugui came back with a large group of people! It is said that he brought new news!"

Li Fugui's family is rich. Even if the land is full of robbers, he can still pay to hire an escort to escort him!

He is the only person in Wuhua Village who often runs out.

The next day, the latest news from the government spread:

“Taxes will not be reduced!!!”

"Fuck, this damn corrupt official is trying to push us to death. Can't you see this heavy rain?!"

"Damn it, I quit and become a robber. Is this farmer still going to survive?"

The atmosphere in the village became solemn again, and the villagers' anger seemed to be uncontrollable!

Everyone gathered at the ridge of the field, complaining to each other in twos and threes, and stopped working in the fields.

In other words, under this situation, everyone is not interested in working.

According to usual practice, in such a major disaster, the government will reduce taxes or simply cancel taxes, so that farmers can have a way to survive.

Appease the farmers so that there will be no riots.

As a result, the city owner of Qianshui City is still unwilling to reduce taxes. Isn't this going to trigger a civil uprising?

You know, Wuhua Village invented the water pump because of Jiang Lan. If the tax is cancelled, it is impossible to live a good year.

Even if it is just a tax cut, there is still a way to survive.

Other villages are not so lucky.

The news coming from outside is that in the past few days, many households have been wiped out. They just took axes and went up the mountain to pray...

In this world of immortality, the highest level is naturally the immortal, who can call the wind and rain, has no pain or disease, and has a long life.

The imperial court was all under the control of immortals, and most of them did not dare to be too presumptuous.

After all, mortals are the basis for the birth of immortal cultivators!

However, there was no news about the immortal master who was supposed to come to test the spiritual roots this year, and the court was so unscrupulous.

Rumors have spread in the village: "The immortal has given up here!"

This kind of thing is really not uncommon in the world of cultivation. There are many cases where the sects are destroyed due to mutual competition for resources.

There are only a few records about such a sect, but what about the mortals under the sect’s jurisdiction?

In many cases, the court was corrupt, the people were in dire straits, the people were exploited, and well-connected dignitaries simply ran away.

Go to other dynasties to dominate and prosper, while most of the people are displaced, or waiting for the immortal who takes over to restart the dynasty again!

For an immortal, perhaps ten years would be considered fast enough to receive the wealth of the power, stabilize the realm, etc.

But for mortals, ten years is the life and death of a generation!

As for why Jiang Lan knew this, it was just because he had read too many books.

There are still some casual cultivators in this world. These cultivators may not be strong in cultivation, but they are chivalrous and righteous and like to help ordinary people.

He also used his own pen and ink to write his own travel notes, etc., for mortals to circulate and learn about world affairs.

Some have been adapted into scripts, and some may have been lost to time.

But as time goes by, there will naturally be more.

Jiang Lan was fortunate enough to read that some events may be slightly biased, but they should not be far from the prototype.

"Hey, have you heard? Li Fugui plans to provide food to help the villagers!"

"Really? That's great, we can be saved!"

"Did you tell me how to save him?"

"We are discussing at the village chief's house now, go quickly!"

A bunch of people started running towards the village chief's house, and Jiang Lan followed them!

The village chief's house.

Li Fugui stood on the stage with a sad expression.

"I have decided to help everyone, but the specific matters must be discussed clearly!"

"This is also to prevent some people from working and waiting for me to help. Then I, Li Fugui, will not work!"

"So, if you are a little short on taxes, you can tell me and I will make up for it directly for you!"

"If it's much worse, we will verify the status of your land, and there will be patrols to see if you are working hard or not!"

"If I work hard, there is really nothing I can do. After verification and approval from the villagers, I will release grain and make up for the tax."

"If there is still food left after paying taxes, I will give porridge at the door to help everyone get through this year!"

After Li Fugui finished speaking, he took a sip of tea and gave everyone time to think.

"Still have any questions?"

A strong man stood up directly: "No, thank you Fugui, your decision is right, I absolutely support it!"

“That’s right, we can’t give opportunities to those who get something for nothing, and I support that too!”

"Fugui, he has always been kind-hearted since he was a child. I said at that time, he will be great when he grows up. Look, he is a great kind man!"

"Yes, yes, rich people are really kind. We are so lucky to have a rich man in our village!"

"Hey, tell me, Jiang Zhan's side..."

"Hum, what can I do? I can only give you some gifts. From now on, please have less contact with me!"

After Li Fugui left, everyone started talking about it.

Jiang Lan had a serious look on her face, especially when it came to the Jiang family, most of them were silent, obviously wanting to isolate the Jiang family.

Everyone in the village knows that Li Fugui and Jiang Zhan can't deal with each other. In the past, everyone had their own affairs.

But this year, everyone is counting on Li Fugui, who is short-handed.

In the simple thoughts of the villagers, after receiving help from Li Fugui, they naturally had to draw a clear line between them and Li Fugui's enemies.

Although Li Fugui did not ask for the isolation of the Jiang family, what if he gets too close and makes Li Fugui unhappy and refuses to provide assistance?

Jiang Lan ran back home, and several women came out of the house with their faces covered.

There are a lot of eggs, cloth, and various gifts at home.

Jiang's mother smiled dryly and thanked her. After all, the villagers' words really made her unable to laugh.

"Oh, Xiaoxue, it's not that Auntie is heartless, it's true that we also have to live. This is a gift from the Jiang family that helped us build a water pump some time ago. Please accept it."

"Yes, Xiaoxue, why don't you also consider asking your family to bow down to Master Li? After all, face is not as important as survival!"

Jiang's mother could only maintain a stiff smile and remain silent.

After everyone left, Jiang's mother's face darkened.

"A bunch of white-eyed wolves, Li Fugui didn't ask them to do this! But they came here one by one to give up their fees, who are they going to show to!"

"How hilarious!"

"Mom!" Jiang Lan called.

"Ah! It turns out that Lan'er is back. People in the village sent a lot of gifts today, all to thank you for designing the water pumping truck. Mom will make you a stewed egg tonight. How about sprinkling some minced meat on it?"

Jiang's mother was startled, then she saw the person coming and forced a smile.

Jiang Lan's recent deeds made her very proud.

In the past few days, whenever I met people, I would be praised. Some praised her for giving birth to a good son, and some praised Jiang Lan for being smart.

As a result, today, the situation took a turn for the worse. I had to pay my bills all the time, and I don’t know how I will be able to live in the village in the future.

"Mom, breaking off the relationship is their loss. Huh, I'm so smart, but I still have a lot of treasures that I haven't taken out. I won't give them to them in the future!"

Jiang Lan pretended to be cute.

[Perhaps, it’s not bad to be isolated! ]

This is what he thinks.

"You kid..." Jiang's mother thought her child was comforting her and didn't take it seriously at all. Of course, she was still very touched.

Jiang's mother called Xiaomi, and the three of them packed things together.

When Father Jiang came back, his face darkened when he heard this, but he didn't say anything.

Jiang Lan and Xiaomi were told not to go out recently and to play at home.