Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

The next day after breakfast, Liu Guozheng was preparing to hold a village meeting as he hoped that all the people in the new village would gather in the village hall.

This meeting must be held. Everything in the village is basically on the right track. Some things must be made clear and cannot be left unclear.

When Liu Guozheng was holding a meeting, everyone was sitting down, even the nominal village chief Yang Youde, who was also sitting down, but in the front row.

"Brother Zheng, what's going on that requires such a big fuss?"

No one in Xiwangxin Village had expected that Liu Guozheng could not wait to hold a village meeting the day after he returned.

"This meeting will mainly discuss matters that are of vital concern to you all, and concern every one of you, regardless of gender, age or status."

"Starting from this year, it has become a custom. Every year around the New Year's Eve, our village will hold a general meeting to summarize the experience of the previous year. The good ones should be carried forward, and the bad ones should be gradually corrected in the future."

"There are only about seven or eight things I want to talk about today."

"First of all, the first question is about your wages. Of course, this so-called salary is just our internal name. It is still the same as other production teams."

When it comes to the issue of salary, the place becomes an uproar.

"Brother Zheng, we don't want any salary."

"Yes, Erlang is right. We have food and drink, why do we need a salary?"

"I agree with what Lao San said. Our food, clothing, and daily necessities are all provided by the village. We would feel bad if we asked for wages."

"Guozheng, Erlang and the other young people are right. We older people don't need money anymore."

"That's right, Guozheng, I'm going to criticize you for that. After going to the city, you've learned to be distant with us."

"Guo Zheng, are you going to force us to leave?"

"We work for our own village, why should we ask for wages? This is unacceptable in any way."

"..."

Liu Guozheng really didn't expect that everyone would react so strongly when the topic of salary payment was mentioned.

"Everyone, be quiet, and listen to me."

"Our salary is the same as what you received in the production team back home. It can also be considered as a year-end bonus. It's the same in every village, and we are no exception."

"Also, you have money on you, so you can go out for a walk anytime, visit the city, buy something you like, and try the local delicacies. All of these require money."

"All of us here are refugees. If you have relatives or friends in your hometown, you can go back to visit them when you are not busy. Relationships with relatives and friends still need to be maintained. Don't these cost money?"

After Liu Guozheng finished speaking, the audience suddenly became quiet. Yes, there were no conditions before, but now everything is developing in a good direction. Maybe it is time to go back and take a look. They still have relatives and friends in their hometown.

Besides, in this life, one should always go out and see the world. Even if it is just from the village to the city, it can broaden one's horizons.

"Guozheng, I don't want it anymore. I'm the only one left now. I'm content as long as I have something to eat."

"Uncle Jiang, everyone has it. If you don't want to go back, you can go to Sijiu City to have a look. When you have the chance, you can also go to other places to have a look. To see our beautiful mountains and rivers, this life journey will not be in vain, right?"

"Guo Zheng, I have discovered that you always have unique ideas."

"Now, Uncle Jiang, do you have any objections?"

"That's all. I can't argue with you anyway. I'll keep the money for now, and when I'm old, I'll donate it to our village."

"Uncle Jiang, that's for the future."

"Everyone has no objection now, right?"

Liu Guozheng asked again,

"Gone."

Yang Youde, representing the elderly, and Lao San, representing the young people, all agreed.

"Well, everyone here will get a salary of 30 yuan per month, which will increase gradually by yuan per year."

"Brother Zheng, what does this gradual increase mean?"

Erlang raised his hand and asked. Not only Erlang, but everyone else below was confused.

"For example, if you are Erlang, your monthly salary this year is 30 yuan, next year your monthly salary will be 35 yuan, and the year after that it will be 40 yuan, and it will continue to increase."

"Brother Zheng, this is indeed a bit high."

"High? I don't think it's high, it's probably the national average. Erlang, do you have any other questions?"

"Brother Zheng, that's it. I still feel it's a little high."

"Hey, Erlang, when you go out to buy things by yourself, you will know that this amount of money is really not much."

"My wife manages the money at home, and I don't go out to buy things."

"Uh... Erlang, don't make trouble, kid."

This topic is too sensitive to continue.

"This is the basic salary for every adult. In addition, anyone who holds a position will receive an additional five yuan subsidy each month. For example, Uncle Yang, your basic salary is 30 yuan, and the village chief's subsidy is five yuan. So now you can receive 5 yuan each month."

"Is it possible for everyone to understand and accept what I said?"

Some issues must be made clear in advance. Don't just say no. If you really end up paying five dollars less than others, you will feel uncomfortable.

"Of course, we have no objection."

“No problem…”

"Since there are no objections, this issue is over. We will pay the salaries after the meeting. From now on, we will pay the salaries on the afternoon of the Little New Year every year."

"The second thing is about the children. Don't envy your grandparents. Your uncles and aunts get money. You get money too. From today on, you can get money every month until you graduate."

"Primary school students are 5 yuan per month, junior high school students are 10 yuan, high school students are 20 yuan, and technical secondary school and university students are 30 yuan each."

"If Liu Xiaolong doesn't want to go to school now, he won't get any points."

"You all know basic arithmetic now. You can calculate for yourself, the better you study, the more money you will get."

This can also be considered a means of motivation. The main reason is that these twenty or so children, most of whom are orphans, can take this money as their pocket money. After all, children should always have some things they like.

It's not bad in the village now. You don't have to spend much money. Junior high school and high school are in the town and the old city. Money is naturally needed in life. Liu Guozheng wants them to be like children with parents and not worry about money.

"Brother Zheng, you are so nice."

"Long live Brother Zheng."

"Brother Zheng, you will definitely live to be ten thousand years old."

"Brother Zheng, you are the best brother in the world."

"Brother Zheng, thank you."

Children's emotions are simple and sincere.

"Haha, if I live for 10,000 years, wouldn't I become an old monster?"

"Brother Zheng, we still like you even if you become an old monster."

"Yes, no matter what Zheng Ge becomes, we like him."

"..."

Everyone is talking at once, saying all sorts of things, as long as they are happy.

"By the way, the children's money is distributed once a month. Accountant Li Xiujuan, please keep a record of this."

"I understand, brother Zheng."