Chapter 399: Buying Land

The residents of Qian Village were obligated to pay taxes if they wished to cultivate yams on the mountain. Consequently, some were willing to explore the mountains closer to the village, while only a handful ventured into the more distant ones. The combined expenses of land taxes and the labor involved in the journey often outweighed the benefits, making it a less attractive option.

Qian Youfu expressed, "All things considered, the younger generation in our village is brimming with energy."

"I've already met with the concerned landowner, and he's open to lowering the price," he continued.

"There's approximately 80 mu of land available there, and the cost is merely five taels of silver per mu. It's a relatively modest investment for land acquisition," he explained. "Once you own it, you can offer rents at less than half the rate of other plots, which will likely attract numerous renters for cultivation."