novelhk Chapter 454 Reward Policy
Chapter 454 Reward Policy
The campaign to suppress the bandits was scheduled to begin two days later, but the county government issued a new policy the very next day.
Starting today, any family that gives birth to a girl will be rewarded with two catties of brown sugar, two jars of yellow wine, and a piglet.
The news caused an uproar throughout Ninghai County.
The news spread like wildfire among the villagers, and soon reached Linshui Village as well.
Aunt Zhou went straight to the Gu residence without even going home after returning from the market in town.
Unfortunately, Lin Chang'er went to the official road with Lin Beishan and Bai He to calculate the stones and other materials needed to repair the destroyed roadbed and bridge.
Aunt Zhou couldn't keep secrets, so she couldn't wait for Lin Chang'er to return. She immediately dragged Sister-in-law Gu to find Lin Chang'er.
The damaged section of road was not far from Linshui Village. Aunt Zhou and Sister-in-law Gu found the place after walking for about 15 minutes.
Lin Chang'er and Bai He were measuring with a tape measure, while Lin Beishan was taking notes.
The village head of Xiahe Village kept his promise and brought people over early in the morning to help with the cleanup, moving things around to make it easier for Lin Chang'er and the others to take measurements.
He brought not only men but also women with him today, but at first glance, they all appeared to be honest and simple.
He doesn't talk much, he just gets things done.
This greatly changed Lin Chang'er's impression of Xiahe Village, and she made a plan in her mind: as long as they didn't cause trouble and worked together to repair the roadbed, she would let those innocent children from Xiahe Village come to school.
This isn't about bullying them, but about letting them know that this opportunity is hard-won.
That's just how people are; they don't know how to cherish things that are too easily obtained.
Only through great effort can one remember something for a long time.
"Chang'er, good news!" Aunt Zhou grabbed Sister Gu's hand and was about to go downstairs.
Lin Chang'er quickly stopped them, "Aunt Zhou, sister-in-law, what brings you here? The road is uneven, don't come down, we'll go up in a little while."
Aunt Zhou smiled and said, "Okay, I'll stand up here and talk to you."
“Magistrate Wu, a new policy has been introduced. From now on, any family in our county that has a daughter will receive a reward of two catties of brown sugar, two jars of yellow wine, and a piglet when they go to the county government to register the birth of their daughter.”
Lin Chang'er paused, "Huh?"
Sister-in-law Gu repeated it to her with a smile, and it was clear that both of them were extremely happy.
Lin Chang'er was quite clear this time, and happily asked, "Really?"
Sister-in-law Gu replied, "I didn't even go home before rushing to tell you this good news."
Lin Chang'er grinned, "That's really good news! Auntie will go have a couple of drinks with my mother later."
Lin Chang'er herself doesn't drink alcohol, but Bai He quite likes sweet fermented rice.
Since we have the means at home, we keep them on hand regularly.
Aunt Zhou smiled and replied, "Great thing, I'll be shameless this once."
Bai He waved her hand, "Don't mention it, we're all family. Come over whenever you want a drink. This kid knows I like it, so she always has some on hand!"
The villagers from Xiahe Village who came to help also grinned happily.
Lin Chang'er then asked them, "Do any of your families already have a baby girl?"
One of the women said, "I have a baby girl at home, she's almost three months old."
Lin Chang'er was taken aback, looked her up and down, and said lightly, "You just finished your postpartum confinement, why are you helping with these heavy chores?"
He turned to the village head of Xiahe Village and said, "I didn't say how many people would come, nor how long it would take to finish the repairs. How can a woman who just gave birth come? What will happen to her baby?"
The village head of Xiahe Village hurriedly explained, "This is my daughter-in-law. Her mother-in-law is taking care of the child. The family has cooked rice porridge, so the child will definitely not go hungry."
The woman also said, "Master, please don't be angry. My mother-in-law is a careful person and will certainly not neglect the child."
“Some people in the village are short-sighted and offended the head of the household. The head of the household is willing to give us another chance. Not to mention me, a woman who has already finished her postpartum confinement, even a seventy-year-old woman would be willing to come and help.”
"Unfortunately, they're not as nimble as they used to be, and I'm afraid they'll just be a hindrance to the big boss..."