Chapter 40 Wine tasting around the fireplace and beauties
Xu Shizhen was happy at first, and then he became worried. This was undoubtedly a great opportunity, but also a great test. The Fourteenth Master gave a great question and ambition. The administration was full of great articles. He bowed and said, "Thank you, the Fourteenth Master, and you will start this matter when you go back. If you are not careful, I hope the Fourteenth Master will give you advice."
After Xu Shizhen withdrew, Yinzhen asked someone to call Wan Jiantu. This man was 47 years old, Han nationality, one of the twelve slaves sent by his brother. He came from a building family. He was responsible for the reconstruction of the manor outside the suburbs of Jiuge Jing. He was in charge of the future generations and was also a great generation. [Search for the latest updates are all available.]
Wan Jiantu came very quickly, and he greeted him when he entered the door. Yinzhen did not be polite to him, so he directly took out his own planning sketch and said, "When I passed by Jiangning, we stayed at the ruins of Longjiang Bao Shipyard for four days. You should have a lot of experience. Discuss the shipyard with the old ship craftsmen in Jiangning. The shipyard must be planned and designed in the first month of next year. This is the planning sketch of land enclosure by the river. You can change it, and then bring more people, use lime to plan the vacant land, and then buy materials to hire people. First build the sheds of each construction site. A large number of people will be in the beginning of the year. There will be no place to live at that time. It is a big problem. Each shed is built according to the specifications of 100 people. Each construction site will be built with four or five, and then gradually increase after the New Year. Time is a bit tight. Hire more people, don't be afraid of spending money."
Wan Jiantu said in embarrassment: "Master, I am not a slave to push the committee. It is now the twelfth lunar month, and it is approaching the end of the year, so it is really difficult to hire people."
"It's hard to hire someone? Increase money. How much is a worker? 50 mins, and 100 mins are added. Don't be afraid of spending money." Yinzhen said disrespectfully, "The shed must be built in advance, otherwise it will be a big trouble at the beginning of the year, and this matter cannot be delayed."
"Yes, the master is polite to migrant workers, and the slaves must build the shed even if they don't have to rest during the New Year."
After arranging the matter, Yinzhen took out the paper and pen and started practicing calligraphy. However, after practicing for a while, he couldn't calm down. He put the pen, changed into casual clothes and pushed the door and walked out. When he came out, he found that large pieces of snow had already floated in the sky.
As soon as the snow came, the progress of the construction shed was slowing down again, and Yinzhen felt even more annoyed. However, it was still necessary to be considerate. "Comeone came and informed Wan Jiantu, and each person who gave the workers was given a half kilogram of soju wine every day."
Haifeng, who was next room, heard the movement and hurriedly walked out. He saw the snowflakes in the sky but was quite excited, "Fourth Master, is there anything wrong?"
Yinzhen shook his head and took the umbrella handed over by Dachun. "It's okay, I feel a little bored, I want to go out for a walk."
It was snowing to take a walk? Haifeng vaguely guessed the purpose of Yinzhen's walk, and followed him quickly, while laughing at the master for fear of face and suffering. If he had known this, he would have sent people to follow him for a lot of trouble?
Yinzhen held an umbrella and walked out of Liuchun Garden with great enthusiasm in the wind and snow. As soon as he left the park, he saw a familiar carriage sagging towards him. His heartbeat immediately accelerated, and he stared at the carriage intently.
The carriage stopped a dozen steps away from him. When the curtain was lifted, a familiar figure jumped out of the car quickly. It wasn't that unique girl? Zhang Mengjiao got off the car and her smart eyes rolled around Yinzhen. Yanran smiled and said, "The Fourteenth Master is so excited. Is there still going out in this snowy day?"
Yinzhen smiled and said, "The girl is not in a bad mood. She is visiting friends in the snow. This is a good literary man."
When Zhang Mengjiao heard that Yinzhen regarded herself as a friend, she was happy, but said, "Who said that this girl was visiting a friend through the snow?"
"Oh, the girl is passing by." Yinzhen looked dazed, "Then I won't delay the girl's journey, just leave." He said that and walked away.
"You—." Zhang Mengjiao stomped her feet and her nose wrinkled slightly, "Is this the Fourteenth Master's way of treating friends?"
"Haha, the girl is actually visiting friends in the snow." Yinzhen smiled and said, "That's right, please, please, please, inside."
Zhang Mengjiao was agile and knew that as soon as she entered Liuchun Garden, she would be in a guest seat and was passive everywhere. How could she not take advantage of this great opportunity in front of her? She turned her eyes and smiled, "What's the point of going to the house on this snowy day? Let's go to the 'Nanran House' outside the city. It's simple and quiet, and the wine is extremely fragrant. Drinking and enjoying the snow by the river makes a unique taste. I wonder if the 14th Master is willing to condescend?"
"It's great. It's a great pleasure to have a beautiful woman around the stove and enjoy the snow, and to have a beautiful woman accompanying you." Yinzhen said cheerfully without hesitation, but his hands behind him were gestures to Haifeng and Dachun. He didn't know the girl's background at all, but the other party knew his identity. It's better to be careful if a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall.
Haifeng turned around and made arrangements. He was also very curious about Zhang Mengjiao. Whose girl is this? Knowing the identity of the Fourteenth Master, he neither greeted or treated politely when meeting him. He also had an equal taste in his words. Seeing her dress and manners, she could not be a rural girl who was not polite. And the Fourteenth Master did not look unhappy at all. He really didn't understand. Even if the turtle looked at mung beans and met her, he could not even ignore the basic etiquette.
Little did Yinzhen admire most about Zhang Mengjiao's free and unrestrained and carefree manners. When he was with her, he felt relaxed and comfortable, and enjoyed the casualness of equal interactions.
"Tianranju" is only two or three miles away from the city. The three-story pavilion stands by the river, making it look very grand. Standing on the third floor, the view is wide, and the entire Huangpu Port and Shanghai County are all in sight. It is the most famous restaurant in Shanghai.
Not long after, Yinzhen and Zhang Mengjiao arrived at the 'Tianranju'. I don't know if it was because of the wind and snowy days or Dachun cleared the scene in advance. The huge 'Tianranju' was empty and there was no guest. When Yinzhen and the others came out of the carriage, the waiter came up with a diligent response, "Two old guests, please come inside, Laowang's white charcoal fire inside, it's warm."
Zhang Mengjiao came into the house and took out a twenty taels of silver notes, "Shopkeeper, I've bought it on the third floor, and these entourages will also be treated well to me."
Before the shopkeeper could speak, Yinzhen held the silver note with one hand and smiled and said, "There is no reason to make you spend money. Caring for women is the demeanor of men." As he said that, he took out a silver note of 100 taels, "Shopkeeper, I'm going to pay for everything today, and the rest is the hush fee. I'm going to hear a little gossip, be careful that you will demolish your broken building."
The guest official was so angry that the shopkeeper was startled and glanced at the guards who followed him in. His anger turned into nothing, and his face was filled with smiles, "Don't worry, our 'Nan Ranju' rules are the strictest." After taking the silver bill, he glanced at it, and saw that it was a 100 taels of ticket, so he hurriedly bowed, "Thank you, please give me a reward, please come upstairs." He stood up, and he ordered the guys to do things and personally sent the two to the third floor.
Seeing Yinzhen so careful, Zhang Mengjiao felt sweet. Although she was free and easy, she also cared about her reputation. After she sat down, when the maid poured the wine, she waved her hand and drove the maid out, then picked up the wine glass, "Thank you for your care, Mengjiao will toast you." As she said that, she drank it all.
Chapter completed!