Why should the countryside go to the market every few days, but not every day?

Why should the countryside go to the market every few days, but not every day?

In rural market towns, the most lively thing is to go to the market. The farmers' fair here is also called the "fair", not every day. It is held on the number of 2, 5 and 8 every month, such as 2, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18. On the market day, people from all villages in the town will come to the town if necessary. Of course, some people also come to town for sightseeing. When I was a child, I liked to go to the market to play. Even if I didn't buy anything, it was fun just to watch. At that time, I was also very curious. Why did the countryside go to the market every few days, but not every day?

First of all, farmers are the main body of shopping in rural markets. Farmers' main job is farming, and selling things in the town is a sideline, just to earn money to subsidize their families. If you go to the market every day, who will plant the fields at home? If you don't farm, you have to work against the northwest wind.

Secondly, if the market is held every day, farmers will sell less and buy less, and the market town will not be lively. For example, some agricultural and sideline products sold by farmers, such as fruits and vegetables, can only be collected once every few days, not every day. Catch a collection every few days, which solves this problem very well. After the goods in this market are sold out, the vegetables and fruits in the field grow well every few days and can be sold again.

And agreed to go to the market in ancient times, so that everyone can buy what they need. At the same time, it is also a festival for farmers' friends, so that they can take time out of their busy schedules to have a rest and open their eyes.

Therefore, this arrangement of the ancients is also very wise. After all, in the past, rural economic conditions were limited, farmers were busy, and few people had the money and time to visit the market. When do you usually go to the market in your hometown?