#062 Poor Wise Farmer

Once upon a time there was a poor farm worker in China. One day he had no rice to eat, and decided to ask his landlord for some. Therefore, he killed one of his ducks and took it to the landlord as a present.

The landlord received the present and thanked the farmer.

“How can I divide this duck fairly? I have a wife, two sons and two daughters,” asked the landlord to test the farmer.

The farmer took his knife and cut off the head of the duck. “This is for you,” he said, “Because you’re the head of the family.”

Then he cut off the two legs and gave one to each of the sons. “These are for you,” he said, “Because you will follow in your father’s footsteps.”

Next he cut off the two wings and gave one to each of the daughters. “These are for you,” he said, “Because you will fly away and marry someone.”

Finally, he took the rest for the landlord’s wife as his wife was the one who ran the kitchen. The landlord was very happy and gave the farmer some rice and money as well.

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Read the Indonesian translation HERE

Author: Unknown

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