Pingzhou was devastated by the disaster, and many people who had no rice to cook eagerly waited for the imperial court to provide relief. But he didn't want the government to post a notice saying that the emperor issued a holy decree that the autumn harvest would reduce the tax by 20%. As for disaster relief, there is none.

This is barely a good thing for the people who have food at home, but it is bad news for those who have been relying on wild vegetables to feed their hunger.

Fortunately, news came back soon. said that Mrs. Gu called on everyone to raise donations, and those who had money donated money and materials without money, and the old lady took the lead in donating two thousand taels. It is rumored that this is the coffin book of the old lady.

The coffins were all donated, which moved many merchants to follow her donations.

Originally, fundraising was a good thing, but the smell changed when it was engaged. The county magistrate of Taifeng County also took the lead in fundraising, and Lin Chengzhi, who is also considered a wealthy household, also donated 100 taels of silver with everyone.

It's not that he is reluctant to donate, but who knows if the money will be used for the victims. Instead of this, it is better to buy food to help the poor households in the clan and the villagers around the Lin family who are suffering.

Of course, he also thinks about it. Because of the disaster, his shop has no business, and his family is no longer able to make ends meet.

On this day, the county Cheng summoned the rich households of Taifeng County again. The meaning is also very simple, that is, they raised too little money before, and asked them to increase the amount of donations.

Lin Chengzhi had a fire in his heart, but the county officials were in charge of them. If he disobeys his will, let the man give him small shoes to wear so that he can't eat and go around.

When she returned home, Zhang looked at her and asked, "Master, what's wrong with you?" ”

Lin Chengzhi said angrily: "I donated another two hundred taels of silver." ”

Originally, he was going to donate one hundred taels, but the county Cheng said that one hundred taels was too little, and at least two hundred taels of silver would be obtained. What is the difference between this and open robbery? His hard-earned money turned out to be so cheap for that corrupt official, and he was really unwilling to think about it.

Thinking of this, he felt that he should write a letter to Qingshu. But this thought flashed through my mind, and I didn't really do it. There is no need to fight for three hundred taels of silver.

Zhang's face was bitter after hearing this: "The business of the shop is very poor during this time, and there is no income. The government still has to take so much money, how will it live in the future! ”

"The family can still hold up. Ahem, it's just that there is some trouble in the school. Lin Chengzhi said: "Now not only is food more expensive than before, but it is not easy to buy, but the school can't suspend classes." ”

In addition to feeding the four gentlemen, it also has to provide lunch for more than 20 children in the school. The cost of eating on weekdays is not large, but now it is a large expense.

Zhang Qiaoniang hesitated and said: "Otherwise, let's close the school first, and wait until the autumn harvest to open it, I think Qingshu won't say anything if he knows." ”

Lin Chengzhi was a little moved, but in the end he shook his head and said, "Let's boil it again!" We will make a decision after Qingshu replies to the letter. ”

Although Fei has more money than before, this money is not from him, so the idea is still to be comfortable.

Zhang knew that it was useless to persuade again, and he was so upset that he couldn't do it.

At this time, someone came to the door, it was Zhang's father and mother and a few brothers who came, and the purpose of their visit this time was to borrow food.

Lin Chengzhi was on fire in his heart, and he had only been affected by the disaster for two months. It's just that he didn't refuse, but said: "Don't say that you borrowed it, I will give you fifty catties of grain for each family." But after eating, I don't have anything more here. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, you live with your eldest brother, then I will send an extra fifty catties of food. ”

Fifty catties of grain, mixed with wild vegetables, can also survive until the autumn harvest.

Zhang's mother said: "Son-in-law, what can you do with fifty catties of food?" Son-in-law, you can find a way to give each of our families 200 catties of grain!"

Lin Chengzhi sneered and said, "I want to let you give it to you now, don't ask to leave." I'm willing to give food because I don't want to make an ugly scene, but don't really take me for a big deal. ”

Sister-in-law Zhang heard this and said, "Brother-in-law, we don't need food, but I hope you can let the eldest girl go to the Lin Girls' School to study." ”

Lin Chengzhi didn't refuse, but said: "As long as you meet the age and pass the exam, you can naturally enter." But you have to deal with it, and there is no food in the school. ”

The Zhang family was not happy now, and when they saw that Lin Chengzhi didn't go in, they rushed to the Zhang family: "Sister, can you bear to watch your nieces and nephews starve to death?" ”

Zhang's really couldn't bear it, but she didn't have the right to decide: "Sister-in-law, there isn't much food left at home." Over the years, I have raised several children, and I have also fought a lot of famines. Those people are now asking for debts, and we are worried about how to repay the money! ”

Sister-in-law Zhang shouted: "Don't coax us, if you don't have money, why can those girls in the school still eat with their bellies open every day?" ”

Zhang said: "The money is all out of Qingshu, it has nothing to do with us, Chengzhi is to take care of the affairs of the female school." ”

Lin Chengzhi didn't have such a good patience, and when he saw that they had the idea of a female student, he turned his face: "Dong Da, Erniu, blast them out for me." ”

Over the years, he has cultivated himself for several children, and he really has no temper! Not only did they blast people out, but they also refused to give each family 50 catties of food that was originally promised. And they were not allowed to enter the door again.

In fact, in addition to the people of the Zhang family, there are also people from the Lin clan. They originally wanted to persuade Lin Chengzhi that they hoped that the female school could also provide a meal for the male child in the clan, but unfortunately Lin Chengzhi refused.

It's not that he's ruthless, but he knows that once this opening is opened, people with difficult conditions in the clan will come up in the future. It will not be so easy to refuse at that time, so he resolutely stated that he would follow the rules set by Qingshu.

If you have a good plan, I will have a bridge and a ladder. couldn't convince Lin Chengzhi, so some people took up the idea of the girls in the school and forced them to hide their lunch meals and take them home. It wasn't until a female student fainted on the road and didn't go to class that Lin Chengzhi knew about it.

Le Wei just sighed when he saw him, but he didn't plan to go to Peach Blossom Village: "Dad, aren't you going to take care of this matter?" ”

"How? The food was brought back by them voluntarily, so if you don't want to, you can finish it in the school! Zhou Yu beats Huang Gai, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer, why should we care! ”

Le Wei said bluntly: "Dad, you don't need to ask to know that they must have been forced." Dad, are you afraid of offending those people in your clan? Dad, those people don't even care about the life and death of their own daughters, what are they afraid of such animals? ”

"You're still too young to understand something."

Le Wei said: "What don't you understand. It's just that they are afraid that they will retaliate against us, or say bad things about us. But Dad, have you made a mistake about one thing, it is they who have asked for us, and they have benefited all these years. It's them, not us, that should be feared. ”

Lin Chengzhi was stunned.

Le Wei said: "Also, if this compromise is compromised, others will definitely learn the same, do you think the women's school will be able to continue at that time?" If we can't do it, we'll let down our cousin's intentions. ”

Lin Chengzhi smiled bitterly: "You are right, I have too many concerns." Okay, then I'll leave that to you. ”