Rebirth of farming for a living

At this time, Li Qiuyan had already met with Shopkeeper Du.

Shopkeeper Du naturally agreed to such a small matter as finding a craftsman.

Although today is the fifteenth day, Li Qiuyan doesn't have much time left.

It would be better to rush things as quickly as possible, so shopkeeper Du immediately sent Wang Fu to take Li Qiuyan and his party to find craftsmen they were familiar with.

The craftsman's surname is Cheng, and he is estimated to be in his forties.

I was a little surprised to see Wang Fu, a fifteen-year-old man, bringing some people over.

Speaking of whether he has any free time, Master Cheng gets excited.

"The job I'm doing is just finishing up. Speaking of which, your job is just right."

"That's great, Master Cheng. Do you think how much money it will cost to build such a big house? I'll be ready."

As he spoke, Li Qiuyan also took out a stack of sketches he had drawn.

This sketch combined the situation of Fucheng House, and Li Qiuyan added some modern elements according to his own understanding.

Although there are only floor plans and elevations, some data are roughly marked on them.

Craftsman Cheng looked at it and his eyes lit up: "Where did you get this picture?"

"Don't worry about where you got it, just give me an estimate of the price first." Li Qiuyan smiled.

Craftsman Cheng didn't look down on her because she was a little girl. After all, it was Wang Fu who brought her here.

After looking at the picture and calculating carefully, he cautiously reported the number: "If we all use blue bricks, I'm afraid there won't be 150 taels."

"What about adding a fire wall to the house?"

firewall?

There are very few people making firewalls at this time.

But luckily, Craftsman Cheng really knows how to do it.

That wall of fire in Yipinxuan was made by him, wasn't it?

But how did Li Qiuyan come up with this idea?

It was Du Zhaoyang's reminder.

The last time she was in Fucheng, she liked everything about the house, but she was afraid that it would be necessary to put more charcoal pots in the winter.

Du Zhaoyang was confused: "Why put a charcoal basin?"

"There's no Kang, and it won't be cold without a charcoal basin?" Li Qiuyan gave Du Zhaoyang a strange look.

I also like a big bed, but in winter, a kang is more comfortable.

Although this city is warmer than the village, it is still in the north.

It's very cold in winter.

You can't just move into a wing room.

Du Zhaoyang couldn't hold back after hearing this and laughed for a while.

After pulling Li Qiuyan into the house, Li Qiuyan discovered that there was a mystery in the five main rooms.

There are actually fire walls installed inside.

Shame on, shame on, one should not underestimate anyone’s wisdom.

Li Qiuyan just wanted to install it at home.

We have money, let’s do it in one step.

"It's expensive to use a fire wall. It depends on how many rooms you put in it. If you need the materials when the time comes, just arrange for someone to buy them."

Craftsman Cheng only pays for the work, not the materials.

His wages are not cheap, costing six taels of silver a month, and the person who leads him also costs sixty cents a day.

"If you are in charge of food, just do it. If you don't care, I will find someone to cook, and I will give you more money per person per day."

Craftsman Cheng is also a person who says whatever he wants.

He understands the truth that ugly words are not ugly in front of others.

Li Qiuyan had no objection and nodded: "Master, how many people will you bring?"

"The more people there are, the faster things will work. Anyway, it's pretty much the same. Let's see how many people we can find at that time."

Craftsman Cheng did not give an exact number.

Originally, no matter how good you say it now, if you can’t find someone by then, you will be blind!

Li Qiuyan also knew little about it and nodded: "I want to finish it as soon as possible."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it in a month. If it takes less than a month, just give me money according to the number of days."

Master Cheng is quite cheerful.

Li Qiuyan felt relieved now. She loved dealing with such people.

Seeing that he had finished talking, Jiang Zhe interrupted: "Master, if you build two such houses at the same time, how will your wages be calculated?"

What do you mean?

Master Cheng was confused.

"I also want to build one exactly the same. Do you think we should build it together, or build one first and then the other?"

Master Cheng frowned: "It's best to build it together. If I finish building her house and then build it for you, I'm afraid it will get cold. Once it freezes, it will be difficult to build it."

"Okay, Master Cheng, let's build it together. We happen to be next to each other. How do you think you'll charge for the labor?"

Master Cheng waved his hand: "My wages are easy to negotiate, but I'm afraid there aren't enough people to do the work."

Those are the only people I usually use. It's too stressful to build two second-entry houses together.

"It's okay. There are many uncles and uncles in the village. I'll just ask them to help me when the time comes."

"It's also a way, but I have to choose the person." Master Cheng added another condition.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely make your choice." Jiang Zhe responded happily.

"Then my salary will be eight taels. It's not that I want to charge more, but mainly that the two houses will be built together. I have to look at everything to make sure there are no mistakes. I won't be free."

This is a big deal, not many houses are being built this season.

After taking this job, I and my brothers were settled years ago.

Master Cheng was also afraid that he would charge too much, so he explained it specially.

Jiang Zhe smiled and nodded, expressing understanding.

"Then are you free now? How about we go check out the place first? Let's settle this matter while we are at home." Jiang Zhe struck while the iron was hot.

There is a job coming, but you still say that you can't make it through the holidays.

Master Cheng said something to his mother-in-law, and actually drove the ox cart and followed the carriage.

On the carriage, Li Qiuyan and Jiang Zhe, who didn't interrupt, stared at each other.

isn't it?

for real?