Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

"Dare to ask Mr. Ling, what is this?"

One of them looked at the drawings over and over again, and pointed to the gap between the walls of the main house and asked suspiciously. He had built a house all his life, and he had never seen this kind of two-story building before.

Ling Jingxuan narrowed his eyes and glanced lightly: "This is a heating plan I conceived by myself. The walls are all built into double-layer hollows, connecting the kitchen and the kang. When they are in use, the hot air will pass through the hollow walls. The mezzanine spreads to each room, and there is a movable panel at the entrance of each kitchen, and the panel is put down in summer to block the transmission of heat."

There is no heating in this era, and it is not enough to rely on the kang for heating. They can't stay in bed in winter, can they?Although it is also possible to burn charcoal for heating, no matter what kind of charcoal it is, there will always be smoke, and long-term inhalation is not good for the body, so after much deliberation, he figured out such a method, which is somewhat similar to the heating in northern China in the 21st century The system, but it is much simpler, after all, the conditions here are too limited.

"This should be a hut, right? What is this?"

The other person also pointed to one of the things he couldn't understand and asked suspiciously, Ling Jingxuan explained with rare patience: "Toilet, that needs to be built by a special stonemason, what you have to do is to help me get this sewer plan done. "

As he said that, Ling Jingxuan stretched out his finger and pointed at the toilet sewer map carefully marked out. The ancient buildings didn't have sewers at all. The night incense is usually poured by a special person. It's okay in winter, but the smell becomes stronger in summer , After thinking about it carefully, he combined what he knew in his previous life to come up with a simple sewer scheme. It was really simple. Each toilet has a squatting pit and a toilet. The bottom is designed as a slope, and the outside is a cesspool. Build a small cistern and flush it with water every time you go to the toilet. Although it is not a clever renovation plan, at least you don’t need to empty the toilet every day, right?

"It's a novel and convenient idea. If Mr. Ling can trust it, Sun Peng wants to try it."

The man who asked the question earlier cupped his fists at him, the first one expressed his willingness to take over the job, the other four looked at me and I looked at you, and expressed their opinions one after another, although as far as the drawings are concerned, Ling Jingxuan has many requirements for the main house Fine, but they also want to try something new, and, after such a big business, the income is also very considerable.

"Don't be in a hurry, listen to me first, because I am in a hurry to live in the house. If I only hire one of you, it will definitely not be completed in three to two months. So I would like to ask you to cooperate, and each person will be responsible for a part. , shorten the construction period as much as possible, the main house is relatively complicated, and two groups of people can start the work together. The paving of the living room and the corridor workshop in the backyard are each in charge of a team, and finally a team is required to be responsible for all the courtyard walls. Stacking, 230 mu of land, from left to right, all the land should be built with a two-meter-high courtyard wall, and the top should be sealed with broken tiles to prevent young people from climbing the wall. We need five teams, how many people would you like?"

Raising his hand to interrupt them, Ling Jingxuan scanned them one by one, and slowly expressed his thoughts. The floor area of ​​the house was at most about [-] square meters, and he planned the rest as a factory orchard and a pond. He planned to hand over the pond to Tomorrow, the land reclamation workers will dig, and the orchard will be temporarily left blank. He will fill in it little by little in the future. The factory building must be built first, and jam will be made there in the future. The most important thing at present is the general framework. According to the words of the five teams , it must be completed within a month, right?

"The more than 200 acres of land are all surrounded by courtyard walls?"

Hearing this, the group couldn't help being dumbfounded. They thought it would cover an area of ​​more than ten mu at most, but they didn't expect it? ?Where the hell is he?What happened to such a rich man in Datong Town?

"Well, how many of you might take over?" Obviously unwilling to explain further, Ling Jingxuan asked in a deep voice, all he wanted was the result.

"No problem, but we still need to conduct a field survey. I wonder when Mr. Ling will be convenient?"

Several people looked at each other, and the representative of Sun Peng, who had previously reported his family name, asked that only after on-site surveys could they formulate a specific construction plan and give an approximate time for completion.

"In fact, I hired someone to open up wasteland and clear the land tomorrow, so I hope that the construction team for building the courtyard wall will enter the site the day after tomorrow at the latest, and I will prepare the required blue bricks and tiles. As for other projects, it is best to Start as soon as possible. As I said before, I am eager to live in the house. You can send more people. I have booked a total of 500 taels of silver. If you can finish the project within a month, I will add another 100 taels. As for the materials, I will My younger brother Ling Jingpeng will be responsible for the purchase, so you can just tell him what you need."

This price is undoubtedly very considerable, 600 taels a month, and the five teams of them share more than 100 taels equally. Excluding the wages of the subordinates, it is not a problem to earn dozens of taels. Ling Jingxuan smiled with satisfaction: "Then I would trouble you to go to Lingjia Village for a field survey tomorrow. The 100 taels of silver is my deposit. When the house is halfway built, I will give you another 200 taels. The rest will be left to wait." All the work will be settled together, do you have any objections?"

Pushing the 100 taels of silver bills in front of them, Ling Jingxuan has not yet reached the point of cheating the laborers for their wages. In fact, he not only pays generous wages, but also plans to provide the workers with a meal at noon every day. That's what eating is for. Only when the workers are full can they have the strength to help him work, right? It doesn't cost much money.

"Okay, Mr. Ling seems to be a straightforward person. We have nothing to say. After surveying the land tomorrow, our construction team will definitely enter the site one after another. Please rest assured, Mr. Ling."

Picking up the banknotes on behalf of everyone, Sun Peng patted his chest boldly, and the others nodded in unison.

"Then we'll see you tomorrow."

"Farewell!"

After seeing them off, Ling Jingpeng, who was stunned for a long time, exclaimed immediately: "Brother, how did you build such a big house? When did you draw this blueprint?"

God knows how shocked he was when he saw the drawings, not only because of the unusual and beautiful buildings on the drawings, but more because of his huge planning. Originally, he thought that he would build a three-way courtyard at most, dig a pond, and other things. All of them will be planted with fruit trees, did you expect that? ?The salary alone is 500 taels of silver. How much will it cost to build the whole house?

No, I can't think about it, it hurts him just thinking about it, at this moment, he can finally understand the feelings of the stingy little nephew, his elder brother is really not a person who knows how to live, how can someone just make money and spend it so lavishly? ?No wonder Xiaowen keeps talking about him, "Hehe...a big house has great benefits. In the future, don't you and Jinghan have to marry a daughter-in-law? If you marry a wife, you will not be able to have children? When the child grows up, he must sleep alone. I'm afraid It’s not enough, besides, apart from the main house, the rest are servants’ houses, warehouses and factory buildings, etc. Although it seems useless at the moment, you will know next year that those houses are all essential.”

Seeing the thoughts in my brother's heart at a glance, Ling Jingxuan smiled slightly, and naturally took the teacup Yan Chengrui handed him. Did he think he said buying half-salt land was just planting?There are many follow-up plans. By this time next year, maybe they will be rich and rich, and he will be able to live the addiction of being a local landlord and rich man in ancient times.

"Brother Jingpeng, your elder brother is not an ordinary person, you are right to hear him, but brother Ling, won't it be too monotonous for you to build a corridor on an empty pond?"

It's not that I'm not shocked by Ling Jingxuan's building concept, but shopkeeper Zhang's acceptance is obviously much higher than Ling Jingxuan's. After reaching out to pat Ling Jingpeng's shoulder, he can't help but look at Ling Jingxuan. From the drawings, the corridor should be more than just a passage. The octagonal gazebo is the best proof, but he has said long ago that the fish raised in the pond are to be sold for money, and it is impossible to raise koi and other ornamental fish species. What is the use of building a gazebo for enjoying the shade and enjoying the scenery ?

"Hehe... I just want to trouble my brother. I want to plant fruit trees all around the pond. I will also build a duck shed at the back to keep hundreds of ducks. As for the pond, besides fish, I plan to plant lotus roots. Isn't it the best view when the lotus blooms? As for the fish fry and lotus root seeds, I have to trouble my brother to find out for me."

As if he had expected this question long ago, Ling Jingxuan smiled calmly, lotus flowers can be admired, both lotus pods and lotus roots can be eaten, and if they can’t finish eating, they can be sold.What about the five-acre pond, the money he earned should be enough for Xiao Baozi to pay for repairs, right?hey-hey? ?Since he spent so much money to build the manor, he has to find a way to make money from it, no matter what?Otherwise, his little bun would miss him to death?

"Haha?? You really have a trick, okay, I'll help you find out, but the lotus seed is easy to find, and the fish fry may be a little difficult. You also know that basically no one in this inland sea basin can raise fish. The fish fry can only Not to mention the high cost of transporting them from far away places, the survival rate may be even lower.”

Shopkeeper Zhang became serious as he spoke. He was really worried about him. Ling Jingxuan couldn't help but suppress his smile when he heard the words, and then raised his head after a while and said, "It's okay, shopkeeper Zhang will try to help me find out. If it doesn't work, I will just think about it." The method is to collect fish in several nearby towns tomorrow, and next year, the fish ponds will still be overcrowded, and there will be no fish species.”

He has the Crescent Spring in his hand, so he is afraid that no fish will run into the fish pond by himself?When diverting the water, put the Crescent Moon Spring directly into the fish pond. It is estimated that the fish will run in in groups. Of course, this is a last resort. If possible, he does not want to attract suspicion. They didn't get to Crescent Spring, but they could see fish, so they were afraid of anything but tens of thousands. If they could keep a low profile, he still hoped that they could keep a low profile.

"Well, this is also a way, although it is a little more troublesome and takes longer."

Nodding in agreement, shopkeeper Zhang is also helpless. After all, he is just a shopkeeper, and he may still have some weight in Datong Town. Once he leaves the scope of Datong Town, he will not be able to help him.

"Nothing can be accomplished overnight. Let's take it step by step and wake up. Brother Zhang, today is really troublesome. The children at home are still waiting, and we have to go back first."

After speaking, Ling Jingxuan and Yan Chengrui Ling Jingpeng nodded, and the three of them stood up one after another.

"Huh? Let's go back after eating something. I'll ask the kitchen to make some signature dishes and send them over."

After standing up, shopkeeper Zhang enthusiastically persuaded him to stay. Among other things, he was very optimistic about Ling Jingxuan alone. During several contacts, he had already regarded him as a close friend.

"Next time, to be honest, a lot of troubles have happened at home these days, and I don't feel at ease when my parents and children are at home."

"Sure, then I'll ask someone to pack a few packs of snacks for you to take home. Let me, the uncle, give the children some snacks."

"Then thank you, Brother Zhang."

Since it was food for the children, Ling Jingxuan had no reason to refuse. It was almost a quarter of an hour after they left Xinyuan Restaurant. The carriage drove all the way out of the town, and the three people in the carriage were chatting and laughing from time to time. , They seemed to have a little more confidence, but they never dreamed that they would see such a scene when they returned home.