The leading master had just received the money and was feeling very happy. It was rare to meet such a generous boss who was quick to pay for things. He was thinking that there would be work after the New Year, but he didn't expect that this job would come to him immediately. This was great.
"Yes, there's still half a month left and the house is halfway done. Boss, where is it? We have some leftover materials here. Don't waste them. They can be used over there. They have the same structure and can be built faster than here."
"It's on the outskirts of the county. In that case, I'll have someone take you there tomorrow to start work. I also want to finish it quickly."
"Okay, then let's go back and clean up today and start work tomorrow." The two sides cooperated happily and talked about everything quickly.
The men in the village drove ox carts to take the craftsmen back to town, and the others began to visit the house.
"This is quite similar to our courtyard, except the room on the left is much bigger."
"The boss said it was a warehouse. With so much land, the warehouse must be very big. This courtyard is bigger than our previous courtyard. It's not similar at all. The rooms are not as big as ours."
"There are a few barns built nearby. Have you checked them out?"
"Should we move here?" a woman asked.
"You'll have to ask the landlord. I don't know when we'll move. The land over there hasn't been cleared yet."
Chunxiao also looked around. Since the house here is ready, he must buy the cow as soon as possible. Once bought, he needs to take care of it. The man has to move in. If he can't plow the land, he will have to hire someone in advance.
"Those assigned here should move in tomorrow, Twelve Sister-in-law. Send them here tomorrow."
"Got it, Boss."
"There are two men and five women living here permanently. We have five rooms for people to live in. You can discuss how you want to live here. If you don't have enough quilts, let Ersan go to town to buy some."
"Can I have a room to myself?"
"That's fine, you guys can discuss it, but don't argue. One room for one isn't enough, so we can always have a room for two."
Several women laughed and said, "Don't worry, Boss, there won't be a quarrel."
"Er San, tomorrow you, Nineteen, and the other men will go to the county town. I'll go too. You come with me to the fields first to lead the workers to work. Nineteen will take the men to the cattle market to buy 20 more cows. Once the cows are bought, I'll let Xia Shiyi take over for you. You just look after this area. We need to prepare the land. If we don't have enough manpower, we'll hire some temporary workers first."
After assigning all the work and leaving the carpenter to work and look after the house, they all returned to Guanshan Manor.
On the twenty-second day of the lunar year, Dongsheng came again, this time alone, with a strange look on his face. Chunxiao looked at him and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with your expression?"
Dongsheng was a little annoyed, "Sister Chunxiao, I've caused you trouble."
"What trouble?" Chun Xiao smiled. "Judging from your expression, it shouldn't be a big deal. Tell me what the trouble is." If it was really a big deal, he would definitely not just be annoyed.
"Last time we were caught bringing meat back, the officer asked us where we got it from. I didn't tell him, so he gave me a task and asked me to bring some back to the barracks."
"Huh?" He was discovered after all. "Then, how much do you want?"
Dongsheng's face tightened. "One, a thousand to two, two thousand jins."
Chunxiao slapped her forehead and said, "This requires thirty or forty sets of pig heads. This is not easy to handle." The marinade ingredients are enough, but where can she find so many pig heads and intestines at once?
"Sister Chunxiao!" Dongsheng was a little frustrated. "It's all my fault."
Chun Xiao smiled helplessly at his expression. "Don't worry, I'll find a way." If that doesn't work, she'll go to the livestock market in the county town. "But when do you want it? I can't deliver it in the next two days."
"It's for the soldiers' extra meal on New Year's Eve. Just send it over. The soldier asked me how much the meat cost, and I said 50 coins per pound. I didn't ask for money. I thought you wouldn't need it, sister, so I asked him for three horses. It would be convenient for you to travel around the country with more horses. Although those horses are retired, they are all docile and can pull the cart without any problem. Sister Chunxiao," Dongsheng lowered his head, "I made my own decision."
Chun Xiao was delighted when she heard that she had been asked for three horses. "Oh, Dongsheng, I knew you were capable. At the beginning of the year, my second brother wanted me to get him a carriage. Look, you gave me a surprise as soon as you arrived." Oh my god, he got her three horses at once. Including her own, she now has five horses. These war horses are usually strong. Although he didn't know why his horse withdrew, Dongsheng said it must be good. "Don't worry, I will prepare it for you in the next two days. You can come and pull it on the morning of the 28th."
Dongsheng knew that he had done nothing wrong when he saw her happy face. He also changed from being nervous to being happy. "That's good. I'll go back first. Sister, please find someone to help you quickly. I'm leaving now."
After Dongsheng left, Chunxiao found 19 and asked him to take Xiaohua to the town to find a butcher to buy about 2,000 kilograms of pig heads, pig trotters, and pig intestines. If they didn't have them, they could go to the livestock store in the county town and rent a car to transport them back, and bring back a few jars of soy sauce.
Seeing her anxious look, Nineteen hurriedly took Xiaohua to the town.
They went to several towns and only bought more than 500 kilograms. After making an agreement with the person, they said they would pick it up the next day, so General Nineteen took the things back first.
"Boss, the butcher said they have this much meat every day. We've collected over 500 kilograms. If you need 2,000 kilograms, we can collect it in four days. If you're in a hurry, I'll go to the county town tomorrow."
Chunxiao thought about it. Today was only the 22nd. Tomorrow she would start braising. With her pots, she could only stew about 400 kilograms a day at most. There was no need for this. "Four days is four days. There's no rush. Just remember to collect them in the next few days."
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