Chapter 29: Make money, get rich and eat meat!
So everyone responded.
"Don't worry, Uncle Six (Sixth Uncle), we will definitely work hard!"
"Yes, Brother Jiye has the ability to take on jobs, and it's only right that he earns more money."
"We wouldn't talk to anyone we met, and even if we made ice lanterns, we wouldn't know who to sell them to."
At this point, all the craftsmen and tribesmen were confirmed to stay.
The old man immediately asked his sons to push their old coats and trousers in front of him and then he picked them out in front of everyone.
Everyone put aside their previous embarrassment and nervousness and started to grab the items.
Rich families value their reputation, especially scholarly families like the Min family, and they would never treat their servants harshly over such trivial matters.
So, these jackets and trousers are a little old, but very thick.
Yang Lihua registered the booklet as usual and gathered the remaining jackets and trousers together, waiting to be distributed later.
After a while, everyone fell asleep in the east room, holding their wages and dressed warmly.
The Tai family gathered in the west room. When they saw the hidden snow-white silver, they gasped in surprise and even covered their mouths for fear of making any noise and being seen by others.
Zhuzhu had already eaten and drunk her fill, and was sleeping on the kang with her little face rosy.
The old man's rough big hands gently stroked his granddaughter's little face, and the wrinkles accumulated at the corners of her eyes and eyebrows due to years of sorrow slowly smoothed out.
It was as if the huge rock pressing on his heart loosened a little.
Maybe God took pity on him and sent his granddaughter, this little lucky doll, to the Tai family...
Zhuzhu didn't know that she had become her grandfather's hope. She murmured twice in her sleep, and her voice became even sweeter!
The old man withdrew his hand, carefully covered his granddaughter with the corner of the quilt, and instructed, "My eldest daughter-in-law, buy a few pounds of meat tomorrow. Don't let it go to everyone else, and also give it to Zhuzhu as a supplement.
"You should also teach her more and don't let Zhuzhu talk too much. Things will get better at home slowly. Don't hurt the child's Fugen."
Yang Lihua was smart and understood the old man's intention. She quickly responded, "Don't worry, Dad. I understand."
After chatting for a few more words, the whole family, young and old, squeezed together and went to bed.
The next morning, as soon as Tai Jiye woke up, he was urged to go out by his father.
The old man didn't ask him to go out with Manager Min to find work, but to pay rent.
This shabby yard belongs to Tai Jiye's friend, and he was allowed to stay there for two months.
Now that so many people from the Tai family have moved in, coming in and out, and they still have to continue to make ice sculptures, it would be too unkind to pretend to be confused.
Moreover, this friend has an uncle who lives two alleys away. Although they have separated, they are still close relatives.
So, the old man gave his son two hundred coins and asked him to deliver it, which was considered a formal lease for half a year.
That friend’s second uncle was an honest man. He didn’t expect that money would be delivered to his door while he was sitting at home.
After hearing the whole story, he didn't make things difficult and collected the money for his nephew.
In this way, the Tai family felt much more at ease.
Taking advantage of this time, Mr. Tai visited the neighbors on both sides of the dilapidated courtyard and spent a few dozen coins to rent the empty rooms of two houses for a period of one month.
The neighbors watched the excitement for several days and were happy to make a little money.
By the time Tai Jiye followed Manager Min to the first stop, the county magistrate's mansion, Tai Jizu had already arrived halfway with a few villagers, driving a cart.
Taijia Village was quieter than usual because many strong laborers had left.
But the road surface at the entrance of the village was shiny because villagers would come here from time to time, looking forward to news from the city.
After finally seeing Tai Jizu and others enter the village, every household came to join in the fun.
When Master Tai San heard that business was booming and that the villagers who came to the city not only received wages but also received jackets and trousers, he was so happy that his beard was standing on end.
Of course, the most exciting thing is that we will add more staff!
He quickly made arrangements. There was no need to draw lots this time. All the young and strong men could enter the city!
The woman also selected four men who were diligent, hardworking and quiet!
Finally, Mr. Tai San hesitated and asked Tai Jizu.
"Ji Zu, look at all the people coming into the city. If they don't behave, your father won't be able to take care of them. Can I... go with you?"
Tai Jizu was leading people loading firewood onto a cart. Upon hearing this, he quickly bowed and apologized, smiling naively, "Third Uncle, I'm not very articulate. My father asked you to come to the city and help out. We can't work together without you watching over us."
When Master Tai San heard this, his old eyes immediately brightened up, his arms and legs became lighter, and he shouted to his clansmen to hurry up and work, otherwise they would be blocked outside the city gate...
When it got dark, everyone finally gathered in the broken yard.
Two stoves were temporarily built in the originally dilapidated kitchen, and large iron pots brought from the villagers were placed on them.
It is not easy to cook for so many people, so the dinner for everyone was not complicated, just sorghum rice porridge with chopped cabbage.
But during the day, Yang Lihua bought five pounds of meat, squeezed oil from half of it, and chopped the other half into porridge.
At this moment, the whole yard was filled with the aroma of rice and meat, making everyone so greedy that they had no appetite to speak.
Old Master Tai simply waved his hand and told them to eat first and then arrange the work after they were full.
Everyone was extremely happy, especially the clansmen who had just arrived and the craftsman friends that Tai Jizong had found.
It is so blissful to have meat porridge to eat without having to work.
So, on cold winter nights, the dilapidated courtyard was filled with people holding bowls of porridge and slurping them.
In the kitchen, Zhuzhu and her brothers sat together, also holding bowls of porridge and eating with relish.
The difference is that Zhuzhu's bowl contains rice porridge and a plate of meat shuttle.
Meat shuttles are the meat scraps left after squeezing out the animal oil. Sprinkle a little fine salt on them, and they will be crispy, greasy and delicious when you take a bite!
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