I am engaged in construction in Datang

Zheng Wen hesitated: "I..."

Li Yin and Feng Sanxi looked at each other with burning eyes.

“……”Zheng Wen, why is there sweat on your forehead?

"I just want to ask, does Mr. Li's shop need an accountant? I know math."

"Ah!" Feng Sanxi exclaimed, and then immediately shut up.

He can also do math!

Li Yin grabbed Zheng Wen's hands and smiled kindly: "Yes! You came just in time!"

Zheng Wen, his hands are shaking.

What's wrong with this young lady?

There are many poor students in the capital. Housing and food are expensive, and many people can't stand it and return to their hometowns.

He and some of his companions did not want to go back, so they could only find a job to support themselves.

But weak scholars are not wanted to do heavy work. Those who keep accounts all train their own servants. Rich families look down on those who have only passed the county exam. It's difficult!

"How many of you are there?" Li Yin drank water and Zheng Wen drank tea.

"Including me, there are 24 people in total."

"My girls' village is short of teachers, but we don't need so many." Li Yin was telling the truth. There were only 16 girls under the age of 19 in the village, including her.

"However, if you can help me with some work, I will provide you with accommodation and lighting at night, but I will not take care of your food."

Li Yin asked Feng Sanxi to take out some books and hand them to Zheng Wen.

"The village has its own teaching materials, and you should teach according to them."

Zheng Wen opened the book "Lisheng Duyun" and recited it: "Heaven and earth, rain and wind. Continent and sky. Mountain flowers and sea trees..."

As she read on, the corners of her eyes turned red.

"If I could have read this book back then..." Zheng Wen stood up and bowed, "Master Li, I don't need any money, but please let me finish reading this book."

After that, he raised his hand and said, "I swear I will never tell anyone else."

"Put this one down and read something else."

Zheng Wen obeyed and flipped through the Three Hundred Thousands, as well as the Four Books and Five Classics that he had read before.

"At the beginning of man's life, his nature is good..."

"Li Zhao Qian Sun, Zhou Wu Zheng Wang..."

"The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, the universe is primitive..."

The Four Books and Five Classics are also different. They come with illustrations and short stories, just like reading a picture book!

Zheng Wen cried.

If he could have seen these as a child, there would be no need to waste his time like this.

"The master of the manor is righteous." Zheng Wen stood up and bowed again. People were willing to let a poor scholar like him see it and were willing to provide free accommodation. Even if he died of exhaustion farming for the manor, he would still be willing to do it.

Li Yin smiled and spoke in a friendly manner: "Brother Zheng, the manor does not support idle people. It is impossible for all students who come to my women's manor to teach. The manor will treat you to a meat meal every ten days, but the rest of the time, you have to do some work in exchange for food."

"It should be so." Zheng Wen nodded.

He wouldn't do anything like taking benefits for free without doing any work.

Zheng Wen went back to discuss the matter with his companions, while Feng Sanxi put away the books.

The newly opened shop is called Liuweizhai, and Li Yin plans to use it to sell the latest products from the farm.

Several snacks were served today, in addition to the previous Jing Guo Tiao, there were also Shaqi Ma, Mi San Dao, red bean cakes, mung bean cakes, egg rolls, nougat...

Dried bean curd sheets are placed on the shelves at the back.

Don’t worry about not being able to sell it, people living in the city have money!

At this time, the Imperial Stables.

"Chen Liuzi, Chen Liuzi!" Su Qing ran over hurriedly, gasping for breath.

"Quick! Huh~ Let's go to the West Market. Oh, prepare the carriage and go to the West Market with us."

"Eunuch Su (Eunuchs were called "husband" in the Tang Dynasty, but this term is no longer used here), what do you want to buy? Why are you in such a hurry?" Chen Liuzi moved quickly. He pulled out a two-wheeled carriage, let Su Qing get in first, and then sat in himself.

"Hey, originally Eunuch Wang De wanted to buy some snacks from Liuweizhai, but somehow His Majesty found out about it and asked me to buy them!"

Su Qing sat in the carriage, panting.

If Wang De wants to eat, he cannot be sent away, only the emperor can do it.

The carriage moved fast, and when it arrived at West Market, there were not many people in front of Liuweizhai.

A woman on the farm was packing, Li Xiaochun was collecting money, and Xiaosong was managing the line to prevent anyone from cutting in line.

Su Qing lined up.

A servant from a certain mansion saw Su Qing and immediately waved his hand: "Su Alang, come here, stand in front of me."

Li Xiaosong was attracted by the sound and walked over.

Seeing that Su Qing was about to cut in, he was unhappy: "Alang, we have to queue up here."

Then he turned to the waiter, "You can let him line up in front of you, but you have to stand at the end and start again. Otherwise, if your friends come in and cut in, we won't be able to do business anymore!"

The servant thought about it and it made sense.

Those queuing up were all servants of the city's families. The people living in the city were all royal relatives and noble families. It was really not okay for him to let people cut in line.

"Then I'll rearrange it." After saying that, the servant was about to walk back.

"Hey wait, which family are you from?" Su Qing stood in the line and admitted it.

"From the mansion of the Duke of Weiguo." (Li Jing was given the title of Duke of Weiguo in 635, and changed to Duke of Weiguo in 637. In order to avoid confusion among the characters in the following text, the highest position is used to refer to him.)

"Okay, we get it."

Su Qing returned quickly, and soon some snacks were placed in front of Li Shimin.

"Wang De, Su Qing, come and try it."

In the imperial study, Li Shimin greeted Wang De and others.

"I heard that these were all created by that Zhuangzi called Nv Zhuang?"

Li Shimin took a bite of shachima, it was delicious!

It’s just that the name is weird. Zhuangzi’s name is weird, and so is the dim sum.

"Your Majesty, not only these, but also the yuba we ate a few days ago are all products of Zhuangzi."

"This woman has quite a bit of experience in food." Li Shimin made another egg roll: "It's sweet and crispy. These can be used as daily snacks in the future. Just go buy them. It's nearby, so you don't need to ask for recipes."

"Yes." Wang De accepted the order.

At this time, Zheng Wen returned to the temple, and the excitement on his face had not yet disappeared.

"Brother Song, I found a good place..."

After a night of lobbying, 24 out of 18 students were willing to go to the women's village. After all, money can make a hero fall, and if they continue to be depressed, they won't even be able to afford to live in a temple!

It was even more embarrassing then.

Isn't it just farming? They can have food to eat and a place to sleep. They are willing to do it as long as they can continue their studies.

……

At the foot of Mount Li, Nvzhuang.

"Mr. Wang, it's been three days. When are you going to take a shower with us?"

Li Yingwu had a sad face. The owner of the manor stipulated that they had to take a bath every two days, and their hands, face and feet must be washed every day, otherwise they would be scolded.

Over a month has passed, and the affairs of the village have been redivided. People take turns fetching water, and even eat in the same way as in modern company canteens, saving fuel and time.

Everyone gradually felt the benefits and began to abide by them consciously.

But the two newcomers to the village refused to take a bath, and no matter what they tried, it was useless.

Now Xiaochun has issued an ultimatum. If he doesn't wash them clean, Li Yingwu will not have dinner today.

Wang Dahai: “Ah…”

Why do you still care about people taking baths in your village? No one has ever mentioned this before!

Can Erya let you take off your clothes and wash?

Also, what if someone finds out after washing?

Wang Erya cooperated by shaking her head and backing away, then bumped into Li Yin who was passing by.

Li Yin: “…”

Where did the mud monkey come from?