Chapter 189. Grateful
The matter of a few families earning Silver last winter is no secret, especially since their children often boast in front of others about eating fresh vegetables. The important thing is that relieving themselves is no longer uncomfortable, and the kids at home haven’t stopped clamoring for their parents to plant some.
The reason for not planting last year was that it was close to the end of the year, and time was certainly too late. In less than a month, the fields would be ready for sowing. Additionally, it required too much charcoal, a fact these families didn’t hide at all. Thinking it through, it just didn’t seem worthwhile, so it was abandoned.
But now there’s enough time, and it’s the village chief himself who suggested it. It would be foolish not to plant.
Moreover, compared to the Silver earned, the cost of charcoal is almost negligible. In fact, they’ve already done the math in their hearts and know they can earn much more Silver.
Over half of the villagers raised their hands.
Hua Man observed with delight.
"Very good. Actually, even though we use a lot of charcoal, we also suffer less during the winter. Besides, if we grit our teeth, we can afford it. A pound costs only two or three coins, and a winter would need, at most, three thousand pounds."
"That’s true, but that’s not a small amount of Silver either; it would cost several taels of Silver." Someone started to feel the pinch even before they began.
Though life isn’t easy, every family could scrape together those few taels of Silver. But for some, it really is all of their savings. It’s natural to feel a pinch suddenly.
"Initial investment is a given, but I can assure you that you’ll earn more than you invest. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Meng family."