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Butler Lin had noticed his young master standing there for a long time, and followed his gaze to quickly find this man.

After thinking for a while, he walked up to Lin Xi and said softly, "Master, this man's name is Zhang Zhu. He lives at the entrance of the village. He is not a native of Linjiacun. He has a wife, a daughter and a son in his family. The daughter is ten years old." , the son is six years old. His wife broke her leg when she was working for someone last year, and now she is lying on the bed. He didn’t know about the house repairs, but he decided to come when he heard about it. Originally, the one who asked him to go back was not a local who was always worried about using it, but he kept kneeling on the ground and begged, saying that it doesn’t matter if the wages are less, and I agreed to see how pitiful he is.”

Lin Butler saw that Lin Xi was listening quietly and did not show any disgust, so he continued cautiously: "The boy told me about this before, and each person has five steamed buns and a bowl of stew for lunch. This time I just secretly kept my share and didn't ask for much, and I also worked hard when I was working. The most tiring and cold-handed one has always bowed my head and worked silently. Thinking that his family is struggling, I don't have much to say. Young master If it feels inappropriate... I'll go back and talk to him."

Lin Xi looked at it silently for a few more times, then shook her head with a smile, and asked Housekeeper Lin, "How often do they settle their wages?"

"One day at a time."

"Let's finish it after the work is over, but let's go on, if you have children and wives at home, you are allowed to bring them over for lunch. I think it's okay to have only men without women. It's too cold to work all the time. Women come to help Boil hot water to make ginger soup, if the child can run and go, it’s good to pass some water to run errands during the break, this kind of heavenly ginger soup is better for everyone to drink a bowl.”

Butler Lin frowned slightly, "The young master is kind, but will it be too messy, what should I do if the child runs into you?"

Lin Xi smiled slightly and said: "It's okay, there are no female relatives to avoid here anyway, just send someone to pay more attention, Uncle Lin, since we are here, we must always form a good relationship. Didn't Zhou's mother always say that there are not enough people?" , Do you want to hire someone? Just take a look at their character."

Lin Xi's heart is rare at the moment. Huaizhou is rich and rich, but the simplicity between people is not there. Although this place is a little poorer and life is more inconvenient, at least he has a solid heart.

But he also knows that the poor land is simple, but the poor mountains and rivers are also prone to troublemakers, especially when they are messed up, it is completely unreasonable.

The lunch manager of this workman not only has big white steamed buns and meat and vegetables to eat every meal, but also can bring his wife and children, as long as he can help a little, the news spread throughout Linjia Village within half a day.

Immediately, those who were working were ecstatic, while those who were not selected were full of annoyance, and there were inevitably some bitter words in secret, saying that being a high-ranking official is different, and I don't know how many benefits they have gained.

Even so, Lin Xi's impression of him is getting better and better when he just arrived.

On the first day, not many people came, but the Lin family kept their word. The women boiled water and cooked soup in the back, and the children took care of the food by bringing water and soup back and forth.On the second day, there were even more people cheering, and there was more than one diced radish in the farmer's house.Butler Lin saw that more people would eat more. Of course, this was nothing to the Lin family. It’s just that if there were too many people, it would be complicated. The children in the countryside ran around in a mess and it was hard to manage, especially when burning food. It doesn't take so many people to cook soup.

Just as he was about to report to Lin Xi, Zhou's mother came to him, and a few servants behind him brought several baskets of clothes.

"Master, these baskets of clothes need mending. Let those women divide them up and take them back. We brought too few people. There are a few boys from the Hou's mansion and a few maids who care about it." The young master is also too busy, and they happen to be idle, the young master said, make up a piece of two cents. As for those children, there are several horses in the stable now, so go clean the horse manure when you have time."

Butler Lin understood, and waved to a few servants to carry the basket to the back, when she heard Zhou's mother sigh and say, "Although this place is clean, it's not a place to raise people. I'm afraid that the young master will suffer. It would be nice if we stayed in Huaizhou."

Seeing that his wife was frowning, Housekeeper Lin persuaded: "If the master is still here, Huaizhou will be fine, but now that place is too dangerous for the young master. Although the master's grievances have been cleared, the offenders have also gone. The former imperial envoy There are still people guarding here, once the imperial envoy leaves, if the young master stays there, those people will not use him to vent their anger."

"Isn't there Young Master Pei?"

"What is Young Master Pei? He's just a Juren, not even a sesame official. What's the use of it?"

Zhou's mother thought about it for this reason. She wondered why Lin Xi, who was afraid of the cold and afraid of pain, would choose a place like Liangzhou. Some people are honest, some people push their feet, and their hands are not clean at all. The young master also said that although we have just come here to deal with the people here, we must have a degree, let them know that it is good, but we must not lose The face of the Lin family."

Butler Lin smiled and said, "I understand."

Ancient villages, especially villages with the same surname, had a strong sense of exclusivity, and it was not easy for people with other surnames to integrate into them.

Although Lin Qing also came from Lin Family Village, he hasn't been back for more than ten years, and there are no relatives or friends here, just like outsiders. Fortunately, Lin Qing is an official, and Lin Xi is very decent when he comes back. Otherwise, Lin Qing I'm afraid it will be difficult to enter the Lin's family grave.

Although the Lin family village is curious about the Lin family and in awe of the official position, subconsciously they still feel proud. Otherwise, why would the elder want to return to Lin family village and the young master want to live here permanently?

Butler Lin made an agreement with several helpers that his wife and children could come to help, as long as he asked the boy at the door to tell who is so-and-so.But there are enough people, and the rest of the irrelevant people are exempted. There are subsidies according to the number of pieces for mending clothes, and according to the time for cleaning the stables.After the house is built, it will be settled to everyone one by one.

This request was not difficult at all, and they all agreed naturally.

Just like Zhou's mother said, some people are peaceful, like Zhang Zhu, the mother-in-law can't move, so he carries it on her back and puts it in the lee. His mother-in-law is skillful and good at mending clothes. Although the smell is a bit unpleasant, but it is warm inside and it won't freeze. Besides, the children's pigsty in the countryside have to be cleaned, let alone the horses?The wife and children settled down, and the man worked harder, his dark face was smiling in the cold wind.

There are also some people who are not self-conscious enough. When their wives and children come, they continue to hide what should be kept private, even a few members of the family do this.Some people not only come with their wives and children, but rely on someone to work inside, three aunts and six wives take turns to come here.The Lin family was rich and generous, so he begged to take him with him. At first, he was a little embarrassed, pointing to a relative who repaired the beams on the roof and lied. The latter didn't deny it because of his face, so he passed in. If there is one, there are two, and you will be proficient later.

The Lin family didn't care, they just did what they wanted, the boy took the records and went to the man in charge to confirm the pledges one by one, and the days passed like this.

Half a month later, after two snowfalls, the five bright and spacious houses were finally built.

The newly built house still has the dampness of mud bricks, but once the kang is fired, it will dry quickly, and now it is warm inside.

Everyone was waiting in the room with smiles on their faces.Inside, Butler Lin was sitting on the left side of the center, and there were three boys next to him. One was sitting on a stool with a pen in his hand. In front of him was a small square table with a large piece of paper on which were listed a string of names. Some have words and some have no words next to the name, and the lengths are different.The other one standing next to him was Lin Fang, and the last one stood not far from Lin Fang, with a basket at his feet, which was full of copper plates.

This fight seems to be about to pay wages, the owner is really kind, everyone thought in their hearts.

At this time, several big men in green clothes came in and stood on both sides of the room. Their eyes were shining, their faces were solemn, and they stood with their hands behind their backs, but they were full of energy.One of them walked up to the butler, who stood up and cupped his hands, "Master Fang is here too, sit down quickly."

Fang Xin also bowed his hands in return, and sat on the side without saying a word.

When everything was ready, Steward Lin stood up and kowtowed to everyone, and said loudly: "We first came to Linjia Village, thanks to everyone's help, we were able to repair these five houses before the heavy snow. My young master would like to thank you all first, and please take care of us as neighbors in the future."

Everyone in Lin Family Village laughed.

Then the butler nodded to Lin Fang who was standing below, Lin Fang cleared his throat and said, "Don't talk nonsense, let's get paid. Whoever I call will come to get paid, and the rest of them just stand there and don't move. Don't make any noise, go back when you get the money, don't stay here any longer, the house is small, please forgive me first. Wife and children who have wages will also receive it."

Everyone is meaningless, so Lin Fang began to roll the name.

"Lin Dazu, another [-] Wen for the two hanging money, and [-] Wen for the mother-in-law. If there is no objection, here is a deposit. Hey, okay, go to the other side to get the wages... Take it, don't get lost on the road." Lin Dazu touched Touching his head, he took the heavy copper coins, couldn't hold back a smile on his face, raised the copper coins in his hands to his brothers, and went out contentedly.

"Hey, wait a minute." Lin Fang called to him from behind, "Here, my young master said that it won't be Chinese New Year soon, and another eighty cash will be used as lucky money."

This was an unexpected joy, not only Lin Dazu, everyone was a little excited, but everyone would laugh when they could get a day's reward for nothing.

Lin Dazu thanked him again and again, and then quickly left the house, obviously going back to tell his family in a hurry.

"Okay, let's go next, Lin Yong, another 320 Wen for the two hanging money, [-] Wen for the mother-in-law and the son, hey, the same, here is the deposit, and the money is there, plus the [-] Wen New Year's money from the young master, take Steady."

Lin Yong is also a simple and honest person, his wife and son are also up to the mark, and went out happily after receiving their wages.

"Lin Tu, another 160 Wen for two hanging coins, plus [-] Wen for new year's money, a total of [-] Wen for two hanging coins..."

The first few times went well, but when it came to this one, Lin Fang's volume remained unchanged, "Lin A-Shuan, a sling of 980 cash, plus the New Year's money given by the young master, a total of [-] slings, the money is collected here."

After Lin Fang finished speaking, Lin Ashuan didn't go up, but just blushed and glared at Lin Fang angrily.Lin Fang just looked at him with a smile on his face, "Why, Brother A Shuan won't take it? You'll have to wait later."

Lin A-Shuan didn't speak, but clenched his fists. Seeing that the relationship with him was not good, he immediately shouted: "Master, you are paid [-] Wen per day, and A-Shuan has been working for [-] days. Why is it so little? Is it a mistake?"

As soon as this person finishes speaking, someone will respond.

Lin Fang replied with a smile, "Brother Ah Shuan has indeed worked for [-] days, it's recorded here, it's just the one from your family... I said that my sister-in-law is here to help me and pour a cup of hot water for the brothers." , I don’t want to wipe your mouth after eating, turn around and leave, your two children are still young, so I won’t talk about it.”

Lin Ashuan's face immediately turned red when he heard this, of course he knew about his family's lazy wife.

After whispering for a while, Lin Ashuan didn't speak, but someone said later: "But that's too much, more than 500 Wen, how can my sister-in-law eat so much?"

Before Lin Fang could speak, the brother who was sitting and recording said, "Why is there so much? A white steamed bun worth ten cents worth of white noodles is not too expensive. A large bowl of sliced ​​meat is only ten cents. The sister-in-law has a good appetite, five white steamed buns and a big bowl of meat. She comes every day for more than 20 days. She just wanted to boil some water for the first two days, but then she left after eating, and she also brought the two young ones with her. Our housekeeper said Now, don’t make it difficult for the Chinese New Year holidays, just deduct some money.”

This boy is called Gu Hai, and my father is in charge of Mrs. Lin's dowry Zhuangzi, and now works under Lin's housekeeper.

Before everyone could say anything, Lin Ashuan quickly made a bet, took the money and left, his face turned red and black, and he didn't say much.

Lin Fang took a sip of water and said loudly, "Okay, no problem, let's go next."