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- At dusk, on the eastern outskirts of Jinshan City, on the edge of a cultivated farmland. Several staff members from the Ministry of Agriculture were bent over measuring the land.
Soon, the land measurement work was completed. One of the people came to the edge of the field and made a report to the person who seemed to be the leader.
Luo Erzhu and a dozen or so people have already made records and followed the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture here. The immigrants waiting for the land allocation stood on the side with uneasy faces.
After listening to the report from his subordinates, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture who was responsible for allocating the land walked up to Luo Erzhu and others. He smiled and said to Luo Erzhu: "Okay, now the land that belongs to you has been measured. This land has a total of fifteen acres. It will belong to you from now on. But there is something to be said clearly: these lands cannot be sold. If you buy or sell the allocated land without authorization, the government will confiscate it all and impose criminal laws on you."
Yes, Jinshan City will certainly allocate land to Ming immigrants so that they can have a capital to settle down and live.
However, in order to prevent some unreliable people from appearing in the Ming Dynasty immigrants. Therefore, Wang Shan stipulated that land could be divided, but it could not be bought and sold freely.
You must know that these lands are all divided for free, how can it be sold to them?
What¡¯s more, if the land is sold, what will happen to the lives of these immigrants from Daming in the future?
The Ming Dynasty immigrants who became bankrupt again will have a bad impact on the city's public security and stability.
Therefore, as long as this is controlled, these Ming immigrants will not have to worry about food and drink after they have land. And living becomes easier, so they won't have any bad intentions, right?
This is the head of the Ministry of Agriculture who is responsible for surveying and allocating land. He took out a contract and handed it over.
"Take this deed. This deed can prove that you are the owner of the fifteen acres of land. It has been recorded by the government, but you must keep it well."
Luo Erzhu was trembling with excitement. His hands trembled as he took the contract.
This is my own land, fifteen acres of fertile farmland.
With these fifteen acres of land, Luo Erzhu could turn over.
At this time, Luo Erzhu felt really complicated.
But one thing is certain, the various feelings in his heart are all pleasant.
Luo Erzhu was the first person to be assigned land, and there were other Ming immigrants around him. There was a look of envy in his eyes.
But no one showed any signs of jealousy.
Thinking about it, Luo Erzhu divided fifteen acres of land, and they themselves will have a lot of land to divide later.
Because there are more people in the family. Therefore, the land allocated to them must be more than that of Luo Erzhu's family.
You must know that the land allocation here in Jinshan City is based on head count.
And Luo Erzhu got the land here. Obviously these Song people were talking about dividing the land. It is not used to fool them.
therefore. Everyone was still a little worried, but now they are relieved.
"Congratulations, congratulations, Dazhu, you must take good care of these lands. We farmers can only farm the land. In the past in the Ming Dynasty, we had no land, so we could only work as tenants for the wealthy landlords, all year round. The harvest is not much. Now that I have land, I have hope for the future."
One grade is in his early fifties, which is not considered a young man in this era. He congratulated Luo Erzhu loudly.
It can be seen that this man is familiar with Luo Erzhu.
In fact, it is not surprising at all. This group of immigrants brought by the Ming Dynasty were all victims of disasters in three villages in one area.
So, it¡¯s not surprising at all that someone is familiar with him.
"Brother Zhang is saying that this land belongs to you. Except for the 20% tax every year, the rest is yours. How can this life be bad? In the past, we had to pay 60% of the land rent to the landlord and also bear the burden. It¡¯s an exorbitant tax of 20%.¡±
When Luo Erzhu spoke, he still felt that he was dreaming.
"Okay, I won't talk anymore, I'll go see my land first."
Luo Erzhu bowed his hands to the surroundings and rushed to his own land impatiently.
Good farmland!
Absolute fertile land, the land distributed by the Song Dynasty people is definitely not the barren land they think.
Just by looking at the soil, you can tell that the crops grown here will definitely grow extremely well!
As a person whose ancestors were farmers, Luo Erzhu certainly has a deep understanding of the land.
He squatted there, reached out and grabbed a handful of soil in his hands, and gentlyAfter rubbing it lightly, I immediately had a clear understanding in my heart.
The land in America has not been utilized at all.
Therefore, the soil fertility here is very strong.
You should know that after the land is cultivated and used, its fertility will gradually weaken.
The beneficial substances contained in the soil will slowly disappear with repeated planting.
This is why farmers dig out the deep soil every year.
Although the fifteen acres of land belonging to Luo Erzhu have not been cultivated yet, boundary markers have been erected.
At the same time, the weeds here have also been treated before the land is allocated. The rest only needs Luo Erzhu to collect farm tools and cattle, and then use a little effort to cultivate it.
???????????? And because it¡¯s early spring, if you can catch up on time, you can still plant some grain.
When he thought of this, Luo Erzhu couldn't wait to start working.
However, right now he has nothing and can only worry.
¡°Sir, I wonder when I can receive farm tools and cattle?¡±
Luo Erzhu came back from the fields and stood in front of the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and asked respectfully.
"You can do it now. The carriage over there is full of farm tools. The cattle can be delivered in half an hour. Are you in a hurry?"
The Ministry of Agriculture has already prepared everything.
It can be seen that Jinshan City is still very careful.
well!
Compared with the officials of the Ming Dynasty, these Song people were really much more enthusiastic.
If this were placed in the Ming Dynasty. Those officials wouldn't do things like this.
Luo Erzhu thought of the Ming Dynasty and compared it with these Song people.
He suddenly felt that it seemed like he would live here in the future. It's not a bad thing.
Anyway, he has nothing in Ming Dynasty.
¡°Have you applied for an agricultural loan?¡±
The official asked with a smile when Luo Erzhu was distracted.
"Oh, yes, yes, I have applied."
When asked this question, Luo Erzhu quickly reached into his arms and fumbled around, then took out a piece of paper and handed it to the head of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The little head took it and looked down. He said: "Well, the application has been approved. A full set of farm tools and a working ox. I will have someone bring you the farming tools later. But you have to wait half an hour for the working ox."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I can wait."
How could Luo Erzhu have any requirements?
For now, he is extremely satisfied.
"Your family has fifteen acres of land. It seems that you and a cow can't handle it all by yourself. Otherwise, you go to the city and buy a few raw slaves. These slaves are big and strong, and they are good at working."
For these immigrants from the Ming Dynasty, because most of them belong to the same race and clan, the Chinese genetic people here in Jinshan City are quite accepting psychologically.
¡°Isn¡¯t that right? This little leader who was affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and was sent to allocate land kindly reminded Luo Erzhu.
Because Australia was discovered. And the reason why Jay Chou discovered Southeast Asia. Therefore, after establishing contact with Jinshan City, the indigenous people of Australia and Southeast Asia. But out of luck.
They were captured by the seven fortress legions stationed in Australia and then sent to Jinshan City to be slaves.
Anyway, this is a business without capital. The government here in Jinshan City pays the Australian army on a per-capita basis. This can also be regarded as an income for the troops stationed in Australia, so the troops stationed in Australia make this business very prosperous.
And in Southeast Asia, where fortresses and garrisons are being built, the Imperial Army and Navy have also begun to do this business.
¡°Compared to the Australian garrison, their methods are more brutal.
Therefore, most of the slaves here in Jinshan City are Australian Aboriginals and Southeast Asian Aboriginals. This is completely different from the East Coast where the shores were filled with black and Arab slaves.
Hearing this, Luo Erzhu waved his hands repeatedly.
"I can do it by myself. I still have a cow. At worst, I can just work more hours every day. Now that I owe money for farm tools and cattle, I don't dare to buy any slaves."
Luo Erzhu¡¯s idea is not wrong.
After all, now he can be regarded as someone who owes a debt.
A full set of farm tools plus oxen is beyond the reachOne hundred taels of silver.
With such a huge debt on his shoulders, how could Luo Erzhu still have money to buy slaves?
¡°Besides, according to Luo Erzhu¡¯s point of view, even if he has money, he may not buy it. This is related to some concepts of Eastern people, because they feel that it is too disadvantageous to buy a slave and have to take care of food and drink.
¡°If the slave doesn¡¯t work or something, wouldn¡¯t it be a loss?
After hearing this, Xiaotou did not continue to persuade him.
¡°After all, this is Luo Erzhu¡¯s own choice, and he can¡¯t force it.
"A construction team will come over in the evening. You meet their foreman, and he will show you the construction drawings. Then you can just choose one from the drawings as to how you like your home to be built. "
The head of the Ministry of Agriculture told Luo Erzhu another story.
Yes, Luo Erzhu and the others have now divided the land, but they don¡¯t have a house yet.
You can¡¯t always live in the immigration camp.
Therefore, we must now consider building houses for them.
Of course, the house is not free.
Luo Erzhu nodded.
Regarding the issue of housing, immigrants like them all know what is going on.
Like farm tools and cattle, it is built for them to live in, and then they can pay back the house payment slowly.
As for interest, it¡¯s only a little bit.
Fortunately, my wife and daughter found a job, and they can earn eight taels of silver every month.
Therefore, as long as you work hard for one year, you can pay off these debts next year.
"Thank you, sir, for reminding me. I understand."
The little head smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll go over there and take a look first. Things are almost done here. You can just wait here. Farm tools and cattle will be sent by someone, and the construction team will be here soon." Come."
"My lord, walk slowly." Luo Erzhu hurriedly bowed and saluted.
Luo Erzhu straightened up, turned around and continued to focus on his own land.
No matter how you look at it, you will never get bored. This is my land.
Under the rays of the setting sun, the weeds half a man tall in the distance swayed slightly.
From time to time, the chirping of insects can be heard in the grass.
Luo Erzhu closed his eyes and concentrated on feeling all this.
The breeze blew on his body, making people feel lazy in such an environment.
Needless to say, the environment in America is extremely beautiful.
Not to mention that here in America, it is still an undeveloped primitive ecology.
¡°Immigrations like Luo Erzhu and others, as long as they are hard-working people, will never starve to death here in America.
Especially after Jinshan City allocated land to them, the immigrants who had land in their hands no longer had to worry about not being able to survive.
Unless some of these immigrants are shady.
I don¡¯t know how my wife and daughter are doing now?
Thinking about it, the two of them have followed the young lady back to the mansion, right?
At this time, Luo Erzhu thought of the leaving Luo Liu and his daughter Luo Chunxi (To be continued) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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