Started as a mute girl? I prospered in the lean years

When the meeting was held, not only were the people mentioned by the two people called over, but the second grandfather and second grandmother were also invited to sit in the meeting.

Jiang Huaixu repeated what he said again and observed how everyone reacted.

The second grandfather pondered for a long time and then said: "It's a good idea, but how to pay the wages and how much to pay per person?"

Jiang Erlang said: "You don't need to pay too much. There is no way to make money at the moment. The money in the accounts will eventually run out."

Jiang Huaixu nodded, "Those who are skilled cannot be treated unfairly, and strong laborers cannot be wasted. After the wages of these two types of people are determined, the wages of others can be reduced in descending order. Uncle and father, you have to worry about this matter."

"Okay, let's wait for Erlang to help settle the accounts and decide on the number." Jiang Zhengmao raised his chin at Jiang Erlang, and Jiang Erlang nodded in agreement.

"Then," Wang Zheng listened attentively and summed it up in three words - salary, and asked impatiently, "What about us women? Although the work we do is not physical work, there is a lot of miscellaneous work!"

"That's what I'm going to say next. Since we have a big pot of rice, we must have people who cook it. This is what I mean by skill. Not only does the food have a good color and aroma, but it must be eaten by people who can say it is good. Come, otherwise we will waste the food.

Secondly, the amount of meals must be controlled. Everyone cannot open their bellies and eat haphazardly. By then, everyone will know who eats more and who eats less, which will make everyone unhappy in the end. Adults and children can set the amount separately, and it’s up to you to open a small stove at home. "

The few women present were more reserved. After all, they were not included in discussions in the past. Now they participated in the discussion attentively. They were all listening carefully and kept silent unless necessary.

But Mrs. Zheng is a big-hearted person and will say whatever she wants, "Girl Xu, your sister-in-law! Your sister-in-law cooks delicious food and has learned how to stir-fry. Your aunt, me, your mother, your eldest uncle, and your second grandma can cook The food is all good and you can cook anything!”

Everyone present who knew how to cook was mentioned once, but no one was left behind.

Jiang Huaixu responded positively to Zheng Bo Niang's active participation: "Don't worry, aunt, one or two people will definitely not be able to make a big pot of rice. Let the second grandfather and uncle decide who to choose. I haven't thought that carefully yet."

She raised a finger and said, "One last thing, should we buy things, we should go shopping. It goes very quickly with a car and a horse. If we wait until the weather gets colder, we will suffer."

Jiang Boliang said: "It's true. I was still talking about buying things during the day."

"Then tomorrow, Aliang, take people to the county town to buy some oil, salt, vegetables and other things. You can take care of the rest and pay directly from the account." Jiang Zhengmao arranged.

Jiang Boliang nodded, "One more thing, how to fix those carriages? We farm, the carriages are not as practical as the ox-carts."

"Dad, now is the time of war. The price of horses is bound to skyrocket. If you sell the horses and then buy the cattle, you will definitely make a profit." Jiang Erlang said in a very determined tone.

Jiang Miao also said: "So many horses are too conspicuous. As long as the origin of the horses is not strictly checked, you can make a fortune from them."

Jiang Boliang pondered and said, "I'll go to the county town tomorrow to find out."

"Dad, I also want to go to the county seat." Jiang Huaixu raised his hand and said, "I want to go to the county seat to buy some medicinal materials."

"I can't forget you." Jiang Boliang felt helpless towards his little girl.

After the meeting, Jiang Huaixu found Zheng Liniang and wanted to help her take her pulse. Only then did she find that all the children in the house, both older and younger, were clean. She looked at her dirty self again and immediately ran to Zheng Liniang who was lighting the fire to make a fuss. bath.

Zheng Liniang was so shaken that she almost couldn't stand, "You girl, I couldn't see you just now, but now I'm here. The hot water in the pot is boiled for you. Quick, go inside and wash yourself."

"Sister-in-law, call your elder brother, and I will take your pulse after I finish taking a bath to see if you need to change the medicine. I will go to town tomorrow to buy the medicine for you."

Zheng Liniang didn't expect Yaomei to mention this matter so quickly. Knowing that Yaomei had put the couple at ease, she felt a little touched.

She looked slightly moved and said, "Thank you for always thinking about this. Come in and wash yourself quickly. I'll call your elder brother later."

"Sister-in-law, isn't she always thinking about me? I remember. I'm going to take a shower."

There was a big hole in the roof of a house on the west side of the yard. Before it was completely repaired, it became a temporary bathing place for the family.

After adding hot water, Jiang Huaixu took out all the necessary toiletries and almost peeled off a layer of skin on himself with a bath towel. After rubbing it, under the weak firelight, she found that she was two shades whiter.

Feeling speechless, Jiang Huaixu put on his clothes, walked out of the house and poured out the dirty water. After Jiang Dalang and Zheng Liniang checked their pulses, they wrote and drew on paper for a while before going back to sleep.

Getting up early the next day, Jiang Huaixu took Jiang Sanlang and Fu Tuan to the carriage.

"Yao Mei, how much money do you think those agarwood can be sold for?"

Jiang Huaixu, who had washed his face with cold water, was very sober at this time, "I don't know the price in the county town, but I can definitely sell it for a lot of money."

Jiang Sanlang giggled, "Hehehe, I have to think about what I want to buy with the money."

"Third brother," Jiang Huaixu stared at Jiang Sanlang without saying anything, "You look like you have the word 'ghost' written on your face. Be careful if my mother finds out, I will confiscate it to you."

Jiang Sanlang immediately stopped laughing and lowered his head, "Is this okay?"

"'Sick', cervical spondylosis." Jiang Huaixu commented sharply, "Let me give you a suggestion. After we divide the money, your money should be handed over to me for safekeeping, so that grandma will not find out."

The frustrated Jiang Sanlang raised his head suspiciously, "Yao Mei, are you short of money?"

Jiang Huaixu thought to himself: If you are short of anything, you can't be short of money.

She snorted, "Don't pull me down!"

While the brother and sister were talking, Jiang Boliang and Jiang Miao walked over, followed by Jiang Yao.

Jiang Miao walked closer and said, "Sister Xu, Sanlang, and Ayao also want to visit the county town. She can't speak now. When we get to the county town, you can just look at her a little, okay?"

Jiang Sanlang readily agreed. Jiang Huaixu glanced at Jiang Yao, who looked obviously unhappy, and nodded.

Jiang Boliang greeted: "Get in the car, there are two cars, you can sit in either one."

Jiang Huaixu and Jiang Sanlang took the car driven by Jiang Boliang nearby, but Jiang Yao went around and took another car.

The scene was a bit awkward. Jiang Huaixu said with a normal expression: "Brother, we have to get on the road quickly until the sun comes out soon."

"Eh."

The two carriages moved one behind the other.

On the way, Jiang Huaixu sat in the rickety car, squinting for a while with Fu Tuan on his pillow. When Jiang Sanlang saw Fu Tuan, he was worried that Fu Tuan would scratch Yao Mei's paws if she was pressed, so he stretched out his hand to poke Yao Mei awake. , but when he saw Fu Tuan baring his teeth at him, he was so frightened that he immediately retracted his hand.

He turned around and complained to Jiang Boliang that Fu Tuan was fierce and fat in front of Fu Tuan.

Fu Tuan glanced at him, disdainful of being acquainted with stupid humans.

The carriage traveled for more than an hour and stopped outside Beichuan County.

Beichuan County is very lively, with vendors everywhere.

Driving his carriage and horse in, Jiang Huaixu saw the bun stall on the roadside at a glance, and he suddenly felt hungry in his belly.

"Dad, I'm hungry." Jiang Huaixu lay on the side of the car, staring at his father's back.

"Want to eat steamed buns?" Jiang Boliang asked.

Before Jiang Huaixu could answer, Jiang Sanlang hurriedly said, "Dad, I'm hungry too."

"Sanlang, go down and buy buns for your sister. Buy more."

Jiang Sanlang looked at his father eagerly and made no move.

Jiang Boliang turned to urge him.

Jiang Sanlang raised his face and said, "Money?"

Jiang Boliang glanced at Jiang Sanlang, "Your mother told me that you had money in your hand. What? It's gone? Where did the money go?"

"No flowers." Jiang Sanlang said in an aggrieved tone, "I only have one or two silver dollars, and you and my mother-in-law still care about me."

Feeling aggrieved, Jiang Sanlang got off the carriage and went to buy steamed buns.

While everyone in the county was buying steamed buns, many women were chatting and laughing while washing clothes by a stream in Jiuxi Village. Behind a mound not far away from them, three pairs of lustful eyes were staring at them without blinking. The heat in their eyes seemed to burn holes in their clothes.