Chapter 141 After settling down
"It is better to be familiar than to be a raw person. I have met one person and understand each other's weight. Besides, it is more convenient for us to know where his family is."
"There is no difference outside the city and inside the city. If you want to climb up the local tyrants and gentry outside the city, our adoptive father and inspector Zheng will not avoid this government in the city. What's more, in such a small county town, how many tyrants and gentry can have a relationship with Chang Kai is better than just a slight look."
"We can afford to give benefits and also to him. Chang Kai is not a young man with strong energy, he can weigh the importance of it."
After moving into the house, Li He led Zhang Jinbei and Li Degui to set up and clean up the house, and Zhu Da explained his actions to Zhou Qingyun.
After listening to his explanation, Zhou Qingyun seemed to be not caring about it, but said with some confusion: "You seem to have become a different person. In the past, you have been wandering a lot, but not as many now. Now you are with those shopkeepers. No, you are even more twisted than those shopkeepers. Did you pretend before?"
Zhou Qingyun's words sounded mean, but considering his behavior, he knew that Zhou Qingyun was asking for questions. It was just that this question aroused Zhu Da's feelings, but he couldn't answer clearly. Zhu Da was silent and said quietly for a while: "Maybe I am such a person. I used to want to change my life."
"You are only in your teenage years old, how can you say the same as Master Xiang Boyuan and the others? Could it be that you were possessed by some old ghost?" Zhou Qingyun looked down on Zhu Da's answer and sarcastically returned.
The two sides were not entangled on this topic, and the aroma of the food had already floated over. Li He was really a good material for being a housekeeper. Now the two people entered the house were almost empty and had no luggage or equipment. He took people out to buy some fur goods and came back. He had bedding for the evening. Then he hired a few women to do short-term workers to clean up and down the house. He went to the restaurant on the street to prepare the meal for tonight and tomorrow morning, and even ordered meat porridge for Xiaohong.
"Now people are in panic. Many people are preparing to move to Datong or Taiyuan. The heavy furniture and other things are sold, and they will be fully arranged tomorrow. It is easy for the elder brother to call people. Some refugees are homeless, and it is also very cheap to collect them into their homes." Li He has a plan and is very smart.
The girl Wang Xiaohong picked it up was still very panicked. At least she didn't cry much, but she just relied on Qin Qin very much. Qin Qin cried and froze as soon as she was not in her sight. It was hard for Qin Qin, whose lively temperament, could endure comfort and care.
The supper was very rich, with fish and meat, and even a jar of wine came over. Everyone was full. After eating, Zhang Jinbei and Li Degui were sent out to clean up their house. Li He also wanted to get up to work, but was stopped by Zhu Da.
"Third brother, put the 200 taels of silver in your place first. You can just withdraw any money directly. You can take care of the matter inside and outside the house first, and you have to take care of business matters in the future." Zhu Da said straight to the point. Before he said that, the white silver had already been put out.
Li He has been working under Zhu Da's business system, and he has a clearer estimate of Zhu Da's wealth than others. Two hundred taels of cash is definitely not a small amount of money for Zhu Da now. He probably takes up a few of the property. He can take out such a sum of money and let him spend it with confidence. This is what it means to be a real brother after entering the city.
True and false feelings, this will take a long time to understand. Now the most practical thing is silver. The real two hundred taels of silver is placed in front of you for saving and spending. And you also know that these silver is not a small amount to the person who gives, you will understand that this is trust.
Thinking about reuniting with Zhu Da and the others from the ruins of Zheng Family Ji, he moved forward with fear along the way. At that time, the sworn brothers were just a promise, and now everything has become a reality. How hard-won this is all, Li He knows it very well. He even thought that if Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun turned against this promise, he could only admit it, but he did not expect that the other party was so trustworthy. Li He knew it was hard-won, so he would cherish it solemnly.
Seeing the silver and after hearing Zhu Da say it, Li He almost couldn't control his emotions. Even so, he was still silent for a long time. When he spoke again, his voice was a little awkward: "Brother, second brother, what should we do in the future? Although this silver is enough for us to have enough food and clothing for a long time, we can't live in vain."
"You are right. We can't sit and eat the whole country. If we don't work hard here, we will be treated as dead meat. Then all the flies and wild dogs will come." Zhu Da replied.
If you stay in the house and live a decent and comfortable life with the savings in your hands, but in that case, you can't build a connection and you will always be isolated. It's okay for a short time. Over time, many people will be eyeing this place. Even if you don't know that there is a lot of cash in the house, the house itself is also a piece of meat. Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun are powerful and wise, and have no shortage of experience. They are not afraid of things, but they are always not a solution to deal with things.
What's more, Zhu Da was unwilling to accept this. He didn't want to maintain a decent life in a small county town until he was old. Zhu Da was thinking about many possibilities, which could only be achieved by doing things. He was constantly busy and expanded, and discovered opportunities and possibilities in the process.
Now Li He, Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun are much more friendly and casual. After Zhu Da finished speaking, Li He pondered for a moment. This time he was completely calm and he was already considering the topic: "Then what business should we do? Zheng Jiaji's commercial bank and various transactions in Hebian New Village, which is probably not possible now."
"Brothers, you don't have to save face when speaking. The private salt business of Zheng's family was taken care of by inspector Zheng and my adoptive father, otherwise it would not be possible. Now the Zheng family is gone, and my adoptive father has no news. The private salt business is at risk of beheading. Of course, it cannot be done. The new village in Hebian..." Zhu Da was very fluent in speaking. When he talked about this, he couldn't help but pause. As soon as he mentioned it, he remembered many things that had nothing to do with the business. When he thought of the tragic and cruelty he saw that day, he realized that the state of mind that he thought he was suppressing was not calm, and the fire inside was still burning.
Everyone felt Zhu Da's pause. Li He sighed, and Zhou Qingyun began to take care of the bow and arrow, which was a means to let him hide himself.
"The business there must be started from a small time, there must be something to live up to the safe, and there must be such a place. Now even if you are willing, you dare not do it. It is not peaceful outside." Zhu Da passed by here. In fact, it is not necessary to return to Hebian New Village and start operating according to the previous regulations, but the official cavalry killed all the people there. It is definitely not for the purpose of abandoning the wasteland. This risk must be considered.
After hearing Zhu Da say this, Li He was a little depressed and shook his head and said in a muffled voice: "What else can we do? Do we have to open a restaurant or something? How many people can eat outside in this remote countryside?"
Zhu Da smiled, raised his voice and said, "Don't be so discouraged, of course there is a business to do!"
After he said this, even Qin Qin, who was coaxing Xiaohong to sleep, noticed. Under the curious and eager eyes of everyone, Zhu Da waved his hand and said, "Let's go and move bricks!"
"Moving bricks", everyone who heard this word was stunned. Zhu Da said that there was a business to do. Could it be that he would work hard to help the servants? It would be good to have enough food. Li He lived in such a large courtyard and had money in his hand. Could it be that he would do a rough life and work hard for others? Li He thought a little further. Could it be that he wanted to be a contracted worker Libatou?
Even though he was curious, Zhu Da didn't want to say too much, so he arranged for Li He to call Zhang Jinbei and Li Degui in. As soon as the two entered the house, Zhu Da asked with a smile: "Now the Tartars have retreated and have settled in the city. I'll ask you one last time, are you willing to stay or leave? Let's stay for two."
This time, Zhang Jinbei and Li Degui didn't hesitate much, and simply replied: "I'm willing to stay."
Zhu Da nodded and said, "Since that's the case, we will go to the yamen to make a contract document tomorrow. In the future, we will have your monthly money and your errands. If you relax, you will be punished, and if you do it, you will be rewarded. Do you understand?"
The two of them did not hesitate and both knelt down to agree. Qin Qin, who was beside him, asked in confusion: "What's the best thing about being a slave? Why are you not hesitating at all?"
"Miss, I have never eaten such a good meal since I was a child, and I have never lived in such a good house. Not to mention the young people who make cows and horses, have those who are not slaves in the small village ever enjoyed it?" The answer to Qin Qin was Zhang Jinbei, and what he said was very realistic.
Qin Qin nodded thoughtfully. This was a life she had never been exposed to. Zhu Da did not let their conversation continue and began to arrange for the night. This arrangement surprised Zhang Jinbei and Li Degui. They thought that it was safe in the county town, so why should they be so vigilant? But after confirming the relationship between master and servant and identity, they had no right to question, and Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun also participated in the night, so what else can I say?
Qin Qin and Xiaohong slept together. Before going to bed, Qin Qin asked Zhu Da: "How is my father doing now? When will he come back?"
"We can't find anyone to find them, so we can only ask someone to inquire. You don't have to worry. When the Tartars came, your father must be in Taiyuan City and there will be no problem." Zhu Da's answer was very simple, and Qin Qin was tactful and didn't ask much.
This night was very tired and needed rest for Zhu Da and the others. The same was true for detective Chang Kai. He set up cards at the city gate continuously, which was a hard work. He wanted to sleep for a while the next day. Anyway, someone helped him. He never thought that as soon as the sky was dawn, someone outside would slap the door, so he could only get up from the kang and open the door.
After opening the gate of the courtyard, Chang Kai was stunned. Zhu Da, who had dealt with yesterday, stood outside the door. The young man smiled and bowed and said, "Catcher Chang, you are going to bother him again."
Chapter completed!