Xu Jin thought that selling land in ancient times was a very simple matter, and the buyer and seller only needed to pay the money with one hand and the land deed with the other, but it turned out that it was not the case at all, and the complexity of the procedures was even more complicated than in modern times.

First of all, relatives and neighbors have the right of first refusal, so if you want to sell the land, you must first consult your relatives and neighbors, and if no one really wants to buy it, you can sell it to outsiders.

Therefore, this is one of the reasons why villagers must first obtain the consent of the patriarch if they want to sell their fields. Of course, patriarch Xu Deming has already agreed to Xu Jin's land sale, so this is not a problem.

Next, the buyer and the seller will measure the land area under the witness of a notary public, assess the fat and thin grades, and then negotiate the price and re-enter into the contract.

The last step is to go to the county government to seal and pay the deed tax, the key is that Xujia Village is sixty or seventy miles away from the county seat, and it takes two days to come and go, so it took Xu Jin three days to complete the sale of the land.

Six acres of paddy fields were sold at an average price of 10 taels of silver, and after deducting the deed tax and brokers' intermediary fees, there were still 55 taels left, which was estimated to be equivalent to 50,000 or 60,000 yuan if converted into renminbi according to purchasing power, enough for an ordinary peasant family to use for ten years.

Of course, Xu Jin naturally will not wait to sit and eat, he plans to move to the county seat after the New Year, as the so-called people gather wealth, then they can give full play to their strengths, figure out some money-making livelihood, and will not worry about livelihood in the future.

This morning, after Xu Jin woke up, he was very surprised to find that Xie Xiaowan was still curled up in his arms like a kitten, in the past, this hard-working little girl got up to make a fire to cook porridge before dawn, today is a little abnormal, it can't be sick, right?

Xu Jin's heart tightened, in ancient times when there were no antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, a cold and flu could be fatal, and he hurriedly reached out to touch Xiaowan's forehead, but fortunately there was no sign of fever.

"Oh, Xianggong, you're awake, I'll cook porridge!" Xie Xiaowan opened her eyes and saw that Xu Jin had woken up, and hurriedly wanted to get up.

Xu Jin hurriedly pressed her back to the quilt and said, "It's still early, it's cold outside at this time, let's sleep a little longer, Xiaowan, are you uncomfortable?" ”

"No, this new quilt is so warm, it's so comfortable to cover, people just oversleep!" Xie Xiaowan was a little embarrassed.

Xu Jin said with a smile: "Little girl, wasn't it too expensive yesterday?" ”

The day before yesterday, he went to the county seat to sign a contract to sell the land, and when he came back, Xu Jin specially bought a new quilt, and also bought a set of winter clothes and a pair of winter boots for Xie Xiaowan, spending nearly two taels of silver.

The ancients used to buy their own cloth for dressing, small households were to save money, and large families were to pay attention to it, as can be seen from the description in "Dream of Red Mansions", even the Jia family is a wealthy family that Yahuan sews clothes and ornaments for the master.

Therefore, there are very few shops selling ready-to-wear on the market, and there are many that sell cloth directly, in order to choose a well-fitting winter coat for Xiaowan, Xu Jin has worked hard. In this way, the little girl was not happy, it was too expensive, and two taels of silver were enough for the family to eat for half a year, so she kept muttering that she wanted to take it back and return it, and finally Xu Jin invited the family law to serve, and the little girl was obedient.

When Xu Jin mentioned yesterday, Xie Xiaowan couldn't help but think of the family law she suffered yesterday, and glanced at Xianggong shyly.

Xie Xiaowan's petite body was very soft, and it was very comfortable to hold warmly in her arms, Xu Jin couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, and rubbed her face against the little girl's face.

Xie Xiaowan's little face suddenly turned red, and she suddenly said, "Xianggong, do you have anything hard hidden in your clothes?" It's up to someone! ”

Xu Jin hurriedly grabbed Xie Xiaowan's hand, moved his body back, and coughed embarrassedly, "No...... Oh, it's a brush! ”

"Xianggong, why did you put the pen in the bed? Don't get your new quilt dirty, take it out! "Xie Xiaowan is in a hurry, this is a good quilt bought for 500 yuan.

Xu Jin said: "It's okay, it's clean...... That, Xiaowan, you better get up and cook porridge, I'm hungry! ”

Xie Xiaowan seemed to have an understanding, got up and dressed with a sound, put on straw sandals and ran out.

Xu Jin put the quilt over his head, this time it was too big, but this also reflected that his physical condition was indeed much better, his body was too weak before, and there was no morning [erection] at all.

Xu Jin lay on the bed for a while, and only got up to wash his morning exercise when a little brother died down.

After breakfast, Xu Jin picked up the book basket prepared by Xiaowan and prepared to leave for the school school, because he was busy selling land, he had not gone to school for three days, and he had to be taught a lesson by Guo Fuzi.

"Xiaowan, when Xianggong comes back from school, he must see you wearing cotton clothes and boots, or you will be served by the family!" Xu Jin turned around and said "fiercely" to Xie Xiaowan, who was sent out of the hospital.

This little girl was reluctant to wear the new cotton clothes and boots that Xu Jin bought yesterday, and said that she would wait until the New Year to wear them, so she was still wearing her skirt and straw sandals at the moment.

Xie Xiaowan blushed and raised her chin: "Don't wear it!" ”

Since Xu Jin's so-called family law was exposed, there is no deterrent effect on the little girl, but it is a little embarrassing.

Xu Jin said solemnly: "Okay, if you are bold, you dare not listen to the words of the minister, then use the upgraded family method to serve!" ”

"Xianggong, what does the upgraded version mean?" Xie Xiaowan was stunned.

"It means strengthened, more powerful family laws, such as taking off your pants and beating!"

Xie Xiaowan took a sip secretly, covered her face and ran back to the house quickly, Xianggong is really not ashamed, this kind of thing can be said.

Xu Jin laughed, happily carrying the book basket and leaving, while humming a little tune with a strange tune, of course, the ancient people thought the tune was strange.

"Brother Xu, wait for me!"

Xu Jin entered Guojiazhuang, almost to the door of Guo Fuzi's house, suddenly heard someone calling him, stood still and turned to look, only to see a young man carrying a book basket chasing after him.

The young man's name is Guo Wengui, the same age as Xu Jin, a native of Guojiazhuang's own village, and he also went to school in Guo Fuzi's school. The nerd is a Muna, and only he can talk to this Guo Wengui for a few words.

"Good morning, Brother Guo!" Xu Jin arched his hand and smiled.

Guo Wengui was slightly stunned, Xu Jin's current temperament and demeanor made him a little uncomfortable, and he arched his hand and said, "Good morning, Brother Xu!" ”

"Brother Guo shouted to stop me, is there something wrong?" Xu Jin smiled.

Guo Wengui glanced left and right, pulled Xu Jin aside, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Xu, did the master let you participate in next year's county exam?" ”

Xu Jin nodded, there was nothing to hide. Guo Wengui's eyes flashed with envy, and there was a little bit of jealousy, in the past, he was about the same progress as a nerd in reading, and his mind was more flexible than that of a nerd, plus the nerd had been sick for a few months, he naturally thought that his homework was better than Xu Jin, who knew that the master actually let Xu Jin participate in next year's county exam, not him.

"Congratulations, Brother Xu!" Guo Wengui is a bit unnatural and authentic.

What kind of person is Xu Jin, an old bird who is up and down in the sea of business, he is the best at observing words and feelings, and he can't see the thoughts of this half of the eldest son, and said with a smile: "It's a turn to study, Brother Guo is above the younger brother, but the younger brother's family background is unsustainable, begging the master to let me participate in next year's county exam, hoping to make a name for myself as soon as possible!" ”

Guo Wengui felt a little more comfortable when he heard this, patted Xu Jin on the shoulder and said: "Mencius said: Heaven will descend on the people, and they must first suffer their minds, strain their muscles and bones, and starve their bodies and skin. Although Brother Xu was in adversity, he was not discouraged, and he sold his land to aspire to be a scholar in the imperial examination, which really made the younger brother admire. I wish Brother Xu a victory! ”

"Brother Cheng Guo's auspicious words!" Xu Jin replied with a smile, it seems that the matter of selling his land has spread all over the neighborhood, it is that good things do not go out, and bad things spread thousands of miles, it is estimated that many people are laughing at themselves behind their backs that they are losers.

Of course, Xu Jin doesn't care about this, when he takes the exam next year, everyone who laughs at him will shut up.

"Xu Jin, there is another thing I want to remind you!" Guo Wengui suddenly lowered his voice and said.

Xu Jin frowned imperceptibly: "What's the matter?" ”

"Yesterday, Steward Guo talked to his master, and asked us not to settle a guarantee with you in the future!"

Xu Jin's heart couldn't help sinking, and secretly scolded a bastard, signing up for the county exam is to keep the knot, the so-called knot, is to tie up with the five candidates in the county, prove each other's identities are true, and prevent someone from impersonating, this is a joint sitting system, if any of the five people have a problem, the five people will be disqualified from the exam, and at worst, they will be punished with a cane, put in prison, or even exiled for 3,000 miles of labor reform.

Here, in addition to the five people who are sure, they also need a student in the county as a guarantee, and the candidate is himself, the three generations of his ancestors are innocent, and there is no filial piety in the body.

Therefore, it shows that the imperial examination of the dynasty is very strict, and the current college entrance examination is simply a drop in the bucket compared with it.

If Xu Jin can't find someone to settle the bail with him, it means that he can't participate in next year's county exam, and Steward Guo's revenge can be described as very vicious.

Xu Jin glanced at Guo Wengui, and keenly caught a trace of joy hidden in this kid's eyes, jealousy, it was really a poison!

"Thank you, Brother Guo, for the reminder!" Xu Jin said lightly, turned around and walked into the courtyard door of Guo Fuzi's house, and he didn't bother to say more to people like Guo Wengui, anyway, he didn't participate in the county exam this time, and he didn't need to find him to settle the insurance together, now the key is Guo Fuzi's attitude.

As long as Guo Fuzi continues to support himself to participate in the county examination, it should not be difficult to go to a neighboring village to get four candidates together with him.

Xu Jinxing went outside the classroom and happened to meet Guo Fuzi pacing out of the inner house with a ring ruler.

"Good morning, Master!" Xu Jin and Guo Wengui behind him hurriedly saluted.

Guo Baichuan had a straight old face as usual, he couldn't see his joy or anger, and nodded slightly: "Xu Jin is here with the old man!" ”

Guo Wengui watched Xu Jin follow his master into the rest room, and shook his head pretending to be sympathetic, I'm afraid that my classmate won't be able to participate in next year's county exam, hey, so people still have to be self-aware, it's not good to offend anyone, dare to offend Guo Yuanwai's housekeeper!