Chapter 334 This day is so promising!
Xie Qingshan also explained some things that needed to be paid attention to, and Shen Qing and Huo Bing wrote them down carefully.
On the way back, I didn’t go home directly, but went to the brush workshop first.
After more than ten days of rest with three meals a day, each meal full and nutritious, the more than one hundred people have obviously improved a lot compared to when they first arrived. They have more strength to walk and work, and even their sunken cheeks have become noticeably fuller.
I've gained weight on my face and body.
Seeing Shen Qing coming, everyone in the room stood up in unison, no matter what they were doing, and shouted respectfully, "Master!"
Immediately, someone brought over two simple chairs. Shen Qing and Huo Bing sat down casually and explained their purpose: "I need to select a few people to accompany the eldest and his wife to Bashu. Bashu is a place very far away from here. It will take nearly half a year to go back and forth, and there is a certain degree of danger. Any men and women who are willing to go, please step forward."
Xie Qingshan said that it would be best to let the selected people know the truth and be mentally prepared, because they are partners on the road and should help and support each other, so naturally nothing can be concealed!
She thought it made sense. The purpose was to select helpers for the two bosses. With their own group of people following them, it would be easier to help when they needed help, right?
Hearing that their master had finally assigned them a task, everyone took a step forward in unison!
Shen Qing was at a loss for words and could only emphasize, "It's only for men and women. Those who are not married, or who have no children after marriage, or who have few children, or whose children are too young, are not allowed. Go back."
Leaving descendants is a very important matter no matter where you are. Since ancient times, when there are dangerous things that require people to take on, people who are married and have children will mostly take the initiative to take over, and let young people who are not married and have children step down.
The same is true for selecting people.
The crowd hesitated for a moment, but eventually a large number of them obediently retreated.
"Those who can cook skillfully and deliciously can take a step forward;"
"Those who know the way and can tell the direction should also take a step forward;"
"Those who are strong, skilled in boxing and kicking, agile, clever, or have simple medical skills, etc., or even just one of these, should step forward."
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After Shen Qing reported them one by one, he saw that there were more than thirty people who met the requirements.
She breathed a sigh of relief, more than she thought, not bad!
She looked around carefully. When these people came, they had already registered the number of family members, ages, etc. She knew exactly how many children they had, how many sons and daughters they had, and how old they were.
Therefore, when selecting people at this moment, a lot of time on questioning is saved.
Finally, six people were selected, including two couples and two men, all around 30 years old. At least one of them had five children, and the older ones were able to take care of their younger siblings independently.
Shen Qing continued, "It's very hard to go out and sleep in the open air. We'll pay you 30 coins a day. You need to bring your own clothes. We'll prepare weapons, bedding, and food.
If you need anything else, prepare it early, as we may be leaving in two days."
Having said that, I was prepared for their reluctant farewell to their children and was about to offer some comfort when I heard a surprised discussion: "Thirty cents a day? And there's also a salary? Did I hear correctly?"
"The host provides the food and bedding, so food and lodging are all included. Why is there a wage? It's still thirty cents a day!"
"It's been almost half a year, and at thirty cents a day, how much can one earn from this trip? I envy the Fang and Zhou families; they've chosen both husband and wife!"
"Hey, who made us so incompetent? We should have a skill after all."
Shen Qing: ".....You've been out for so long, and there's a chance something might happen on the way. Are you sure you want to go?"
The six of them nodded hurriedly.
"Yes, yes! Of course we have to go. What's the danger? It's always dangerous when you're out and about. But it's still much better than fleeing all the way here!"
"Yes, there's no pay for fleeing, a lot of stuff to carry, not enough food to eat, everything depends on walking, the kids are making a fuss, it's much better than going to Bashu."
The master just said that he would also hire a bodyguard to escort them. Besides, the master's eldest brother and his wife can go, so why can't they go? Can they be more precious than the master's family?
In fact, the most important thing is that they have no worries. The master provides them with food and shelter. Even if something happens to them, their children can live well. The master will take extra care of them for their sake!
Shen Qing: Well, she was putting herself in the shoes of the Chinese people, while they were putting themselves in the shoes of their past selves.
However, since we have already chosen the travel companions today, it is a good opportunity to take care of other matters as well.
"The men who just lined up but were not selected will be responsible for transporting goods on the 16th day of the first lunar month. Their wages are 25 coins a day.
The women will come to the main house later, I have other plans;
Men over fifteen years old will be responsible for clearing the land after the thaw;
The above jobs all require wages, and the wages are determined according to the work they are responsible for.
In addition, the girls are selected by Pinggu. Those who are suitable for embroidery will go to learn embroidery. Those who are not suitable and the young ones will go to school in the morning to learn literacy and arithmetic. The rest of the time they will do odd jobs within their ability. There is no salary for these.
Compared to the previous small discussions, this time it was a sensation!
No one had expected to get paid for their work, and many people were already in tears.
This day is so promising!
After Shen Qing finished his announcement, he reminded everyone again to take good care of their health before returning to the main house with everyone watching.
The women who had just been named hurriedly followed behind, excitedly wondering what their master would arrange for them.
When they arrived, Huo Bing brought the two daughters to the main hall and explained, "I'm going on a long trip, so I can only ask you to take care of them during this period. You can try to spend the next few days with them and see which one of the two children you like best."
When they heard that they were asked to take care of a child, the women nervously wiped their hands on their clothes repeatedly before solemnly taking the little baby from Huo Bing's arms.
"Don't worry, Madam. We will take good care of her and pay her more attention and care than we do to our own children. No, we will pay her more attention and care than we do to our own children!"
This is the master's granddaughter, there can't be any mistakes!
Shen Qing also assigned tasks such as washing clothes, cleaning, feeding chickens, ducks and geese, etc. - Lao Da and Ah Bing were not at home, and the family suddenly lacked two strong laborers. Everyone's energy and time should be used on important things, and trivial and repetitive tasks such as housework could be assigned.
The same applies to cooking at the Brush Workshop.
This will free up space for four people.
The fourth one is a good businessman, and the third one is not afraid of the stage. Together they are responsible for transporting the goods to sell.
Xiaoyu, Xiaoshui and Ali were fully focused on making soap;
The two granddaughters had two little playmates to be looked after by a woman, and she and the sixth child could take turns accompanying them;
The second child is a brick and can be moved wherever needed.
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