Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

The banquet was a good one, but it was ruined in the end.

The children and the girls had finished their party early, and Xu Damao and He Yuzhu were drinking happily. But Liu Guangfu from the backyard came over and said,

"Shazhu, Damao, Uncle Yi said that we should hold a meeting today when everyone in our courtyard is gathered together."

Xu Damao was confused. "Brother Zhuzi, does the old man still often hold meetings for you? What era is this? Meetings, can they be related to that old woman and that little bastard from the Jia family?"

"Who knows! We haven't had a meeting in years."

"Damn it, I caught up with him." Xu Damao really didn't expect that the first uncle Yi Zhonghai in the No. 95 courtyard could call for a meeting. Shouldn't the second uncle have the final say in holding a meeting? From the year before last to last year, the second uncle was the leader of the G Committee Inspection Team of the Steel Rolling Mill, and he could catch everything.

Xu Damao was also puzzled.

Just come when it opens.

Xu Damao settled Gu Meifang in his house in the backyard for a nap. After all, she was in the early stages of pregnancy, and she had drunk some wine today. Anyway, the house had just been cleaned, and the bedding was complete. Although there was no stove for heating, it was not too cold.

"Da Mao, you don't come here often, so don't get involved in what's happening here." Gu Meifang still reminded Xu Damao to stop meddling in other people's business.

Xu Damao also knew that the people in this courtyard were sometimes confused, but when he saw Second Uncle Liu Haizhong going out with a teacup, Xu Damao had an idea. He closed his own door and went straight to greet him. "Second Uncle, long time no see. I rarely see you at work now. What are you busy with?"

"Da Mao, what else can I do? I'll just do whatever the leader tells me to do. Why are you here at the compound today?"

"Zhu Zi is treating me, so I came over to have a glass of wine. What's the matter? Is there a meeting this afternoon? Second uncle, shouldn't you be the one presiding over the meeting in this compound? How can the first uncle overshadow you?"

"Da Mao, just now the eldest uncle said that the Jia family has no money and can't make ends meet. It's the weekend and everyone is here, so he asked everyone to find a way to help them through the difficult times. I don't really want to get involved. The Jia Zhang family used to have a good life, but now that they have no money, they can still let everyone support them. This is simply crazy,"

"Second uncle, you are right, but it may not be a bad thing for you. Think about it, Jia Zhang has rural household registration, and now he is still living in the city, which goes against the spirit of his superiors. And Bang Geng is also not going to school, and he has become a young man. Now we are advocating to go to the countryside. It is just right to support rural construction, so there will be a job. Of course, the first uncle may also adopt Bang Geng as his grandson to take care of him in his old age. The first uncle has a high salary, so it would be easy for him to support Aunt Jia and Bang Geng. So second uncle, you have to support the first uncle, maybe the Jia family's house can be vacated and given to Guangfu and Guangtian, so that your family's housing problem will be solved. The rent for a room is only two yuan, which is good."

Liu Haizhong listened to Xu Damao talking a lot, and although it was irrelevant, he understood it.

"Da Mao, don't say anything. You are young and smart. Your suggestions are really appropriate. Let's go to the Central Court and see what Old Yi has to say." Some people from the courtyard were quite complete. However, only Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were on the rostrum. Yan Fugui sat in the crowd with a lame leg and glasses stuck to his head with a plaster.

Xu Damao was still sitting on the platform of the main house, smoking a cigarette on a stool he had brought from Sha Zhu's house, with He Yuzhu sitting next to him.

"Dear neighbors, uh-huh, uh-huh. It's been a long time since we held a general meeting of the whole hospital. I do have something to discuss with you today.

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and every household is busy preparing for the New Year. I'd like to bother you for a moment today to see how to solve a problem. "

"Old Yi, just tell me what's going on. Although it's not night, the weather is still quite cold, so make it quick and decisive." Liu Haizhong knew what was going on, but Xu Damao had just given him a hint that he wanted to take the initiative in the compound. He felt a little uncomfortable that the head of the factory inspection team couldn't make the decision on the compound's affairs. Fortunately, Xu Damao had just woken him up. Yi Zhonghai was nothing, but he was still occupying the position of a big boss, and he felt a little indignant.

"As everyone knows, it has not been easy for the eldest sister-in-law of the Jia family to raise her grandson Bang Geng alone these years. Both of them have no jobs and no source of income, and they live off their savings. Just this afternoon, the eldest sister-in-law of the Jia family came to me and said that the family has run out of food and it seems that they can't make ends meet. Everyone, can you see if there is any good way to help the Jia family get through this difficult time?"

There was complete silence below...

Yi Zhonghai waited for a long time, but no one responded. He felt embarrassed.

"As everyone knows, the Jia family has had a hard time since Dongxu passed away."

"It's not that difficult. We just have to eat roast duck and braised pork from time to time. Don't live too well."

I didn't hear who said it, but this sentence was like a thunderclap, setting off a buzz in the discussion.

Yi Zhonghai felt a headache. He knew this was the fact, but since he had accepted the job, he wondered if he could still establish his authority in the No. 95 compound. This might be his last chance.

"Quiet down, quiet down. It's understandable that Jia's wife wants to eat roast duck occasionally. Now the facts are in front of us. The Jia family has no jobs and no income. We should all try to help the Jia family through this difficult time with the idea of ​​helping each other in times of trouble."

"Old Yi, that's true. If there is a real problem, everyone should lend a hand. But why do I feel that the Jia Zhang family is not in trouble?"

Liu Haizhong suddenly spoke up from the side.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, come up here and tell me what's wrong with your family."

"Liu Haizhong, what are you worried about? Old Yi saw that we, an orphan and a widow, were having a hard time, so he asked everyone to help us. Why are you making a fuss? My family can't even afford to eat. We've run out of money and can't afford to buy food. What else can we do?"

"That's not right, Jia Zhang, there is something wrong with your attitude. Old Yi, have you ever understood the truth of what Jia Zhang said? If you deceive everyone, you will be charged with fraudulent donations. This must be reported to the street office for strict investigation." Liu Haizhong suddenly became clear-headed and pointed the finger at Yi Zhonghai.

"Old Liu, Jia Zhang has been unemployed for these years, and it's really hard for her to raise a pig." Yi Zhonghai felt a little guilty.

"No, Old Yi, I remember that Jia Dongxu died in May of 61. It's only been six and a half years now, less than seven years. Dongxu's pension was 500 yuan, plus 700 yuan from selling his job. Even if the Jia family didn't have any savings at the time, it would still be more than 80 yuan. It was all spent in more than six years. Tell me, will everyone believe it? Jia Zhang, how did you, a woman with a child, spend the living expenses of nearly 200 yuan a year? Tell everyone. I'm a technician with a monthly income of more than yuan, and I don't even spend yuan a year on living expenses."

There was a big laugh among the audience, and they all asked, "Tell me, how many times do you eat roast duck in a year?"

Yi Zhonghai also reacted at this time, and this time his plan to use Jia Zhang's excuse was shattered again.

Liu Haizhong hasn't let Jia Zhang go yet, actually he doesn't want to let Yi Zhonghai go.

"Old Yi, in fact, no matter how much the Jia Zhang family says they have difficulties, it is impossible to expect everyone to help them. The old man said that they should be self-reliant. Now the superiors are saying that the countryside is a vast world and there is a lot to be done. The Jia Zhang family itself has a rural household registration, and now they are hiding in the city, doing nothing, just eating meat and gaining weight. That is a very shameful thing. It should be corrected. Banggeng is 15 or 6 years old after the Chinese New Year this year, and he is tall enough to stand up. He should also respond to the call and go to the countryside as an educated youth. In this way, the difficulties of the Jia family will not be difficulties, and they will also be educated, support the countryside, and respond to the call of the superiors. Why don't we arrange such a glorious thing for them, don't you think? Old Yi!"