Ye Jianqiu

The winter morning is a bit cold, and even the running horses spew out white smoke from their nostrils, and the sound of the horseshoes clattering on the frozen bluestone road is particularly crisp.

With the sound of horseshoes, a large carriage came from the mist, and the strong man driving the carriage waved his whip and hummed happily.

"There are four corners of a table, and brothers and sisters drink wine on the same stage.

Youqing deliberately drank more, only to realize that my brother wanted to accompany my brother.

There is no need to do favors along the water, just drink the wine when it is on your lips.

The stars match the moon in the sky, and the scale beams match the weights..."

Hearing Cao Wu's high-pitched singing from the front, Li Shi was a little worried after putting down the car curtain.

She supported Ye Jingshi, who was sleeping with her eyes closed, and sighed to herself: "This old five, what should I do!"

Cao Wu treated her like her own mother, not only asking her for her health, but also never disliked Mr. Jingshi among the patients.

Cao Wu saw that it was inconvenient for Mr. Jingshi to go in and out, so he picked up the old guy and put him gently in the carriage like a treasure, which scared Mr. Jingshi to scream...

Alas, this child really likes Xiaoqiu!

Last night, Cao Wu rushed to Li's house excitedly, and started packing things inside and out without saying a word.Li Shi was taken aback, Cao Wu hurriedly told her that Xiaoqiu was back!

Ye Jianqiu specially asked Cao Wu to send a message that he wanted Aunt Li and Mr. Jingshi to move to the farm for permanent residence.

Ye Jianqiu meant to ask Cao Wu to send a letter to the old couple to discuss it first, but he was lucky, as soon as he entered Li's house, he immediately packed his things impatiently.

However, the old couple Li Shi and Mr. Jingshi quickly made a decision-agree!

Mr. Jingshi has a thin skin. Ever since he fell ill, he was afraid of meeting acquaintances. He never even went out. At most, he wandered around in his small yard. It would be a good thing if he went to a large farm that does not communicate with the outside world.

Most of the people on the farm are strangers who are not familiar with each other. Everyone just thinks that he is an ordinary sick old man. Mr. Jingshi can put down his face and walk around, breathe fresh air and change the environment.

And she herself can continue to help wash and cook, raise chickens and feed pigs, weave cloth and spin flowers... More importantly, having Xiaoqiu to live with the old couple is really like a family of three reunion, making people happy Want to laugh!

Cao Wu said that the people on the farm are not bad, and there are people who are good at medicine, and the medicines are complete. Where does Mr. Jingshi live, and if there is any problem, the doctor can be on call, which is more convenient than at home!You don’t have to make your own meals, there are cafeterias that make ready-made ones, and when you hear the sound of the big bell ringing at the meal time, you can go to the cafeteria with the tableware to pick up the meal!Considering that Mr. Jingshi is a patient, Ye Jianqiu has already greeted the chef in the cafeteria, and he can cook meals for the sick alone in a small stove.

If you don’t want to wash the dishes, you can sit in the cafeteria and eat with the big guys. It’s just that the workers on the farm are not very good-tempered. They often fight while eating, fisting their sleeves, spitting, and dishes flying around...

In short, the farm has already prepared the warmest and strongest tent for the old couple, and they are waiting for the old couple to move in.

Interrupting the mention of the farm as if Cao Wu had been beaten with chicken blood, Mrs. Li asked him about the number of people on the farm. My God, there are more than 200 people on the farm!

Mrs. Li smiled happily, the farm is really lively!She is actually a very timid woman who is afraid of the dark. Since Mr. Jingshi fell ill, she was tired of serving the patients alone. She was often afraid of the dark and couldn't sleep at night, and had to get up several times to check on troubles.

It's good now, there are more than 200 young and strong men on the farm, and there are guards on patrol every night. Even if you sleep with the gate open at night, you won't be afraid anymore!

I heard that the farm has a large area and beautiful scenery. Jingshi can take a walk and play to his heart's content. Even if he gets lost, he can't leave the farm. Hundreds of people can quickly find him.

——The son is going to pick up the old man to enjoy the blessings!

Mrs. Li smiled happily, hugging the bundle in her arms tightly.

There is a pair of dog-eat-cat-scratch denim pants she made for Xiaoqiu, a backpack, a hoodie, and a pair of boots.

She couldn't wait to see what Xiao Qiu would look like in it, but the child hadn't come to see her for a while, and there were rumors that Guanshi Ye was taken by the government!Li Shi was so scared that she didn't fall asleep for several nights, Cao Wu told her that Xiao Qiu actually went to Linyue City to see Master Situ Jin...

I thought Xiaoqiu would stay in Kyoto to celebrate the new year with his beloved one, but I didn't expect to come back so soon!

Today is the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, and every family starts to measure beans and grind tofu. Why is this child coming back at this time?Could it be that something happened to Mr. Situ?

Li looked up worriedly, and reached out to touch a set of strange clothes hanging on the roof of the carriage.

I saw that this set of clothes was made of gray fine-weave cloth as a cover, and it was hung above the carriage with a special thick wooden hanger. It cannot be folded when walking, for fear of wrinkles.

Xiaoqiu said that this kind of clothes are called "suits", also called dresses.

The fabric is personally selected by Ye Jianqiu. It is made of natural fibers such as camel silk brocade, because it is easy to dye, has a good hand feel, and is not easy to fluff. The luster is natural and soft, the body is straight, soft and elastic.After holding the fabric tightly and then loosening, there are basically no wrinkles, and even slight creases can disappear in a short time.

Xiaoqiu said that the cuffs of the shirt should slightly reveal the cuffs of the suit, so he went to the jewelry store to order two square cufflinks with blue gemstones inlaid with silver borders for the cuffs of a snow-white shirt that matched the suit. With a dark blue silk tie, the color is moist and the touch is delicate.

Looking at the size, I entrusted myself to make it for Situ Jin. Could it be for getting married...

When the carriage passed by a street, some shopkeepers had already got up and opened their doors to open for business. I saw a boss wearing a thick blue silk tufted cotton gown and a cotton cap came out with a bitter face and hands in his hands. After stomping his feet, he began to slowly unload the door panels one by one.

Then a woman in a red brocade robe came out holding the stove, leaning against the door and cursing at the boss who opened the door from time to time.

Seeing this, Cao Wu immediately turned his face away, and slapped the ground fiercely.

His bah, very Chi country!

——Cao Wu's heart is real, but he is not stupid.

After a long time, he discovered that Ye Dashan is actually a person who likes to make money and is extravagant.

During this period, Ye Dashan was most active.Reputable people in the county can receive generous gifts from Ye Dashan, even the birthday of the master or wife in the mansion, Ye Dashan remembers it clearly, and personally comes to the door to give the gift.

If you don't reach out and hit the smiling person, they will take the initiative to send gifts to your door. It's not good to push, and it's not good if you don't push.Some people even don't know who he is at all, so they have to write on the gift list - the old man Ye from the grocery store.

On the high shelf of the grocery store, there is a big red brocade invitation card facing you. Every time a customer comes, Ye Dashan takes the initiative to introduce it warmly. had a drink.

Looking at the envious eyes of others, Ye Dashan was very proud.

——Actually, this post was taken by Ye Dashan when he went to Cao's house to give gifts!

There is also the old man of the Ye family, an old man in his 90s, who sits on a small chair at the door all day long, wearing a thick new leather jacket, a new fur cap, and a bib around his neck. There is food on the table in front of him, From time to time, Niu Shi and Ye Dashan stepped forward to feed them thoughtfully.

Seeing someone coming to the door, he even tried his best to greet his father, and even put a heater in his arms!

Hearing others praise the couple for their filial piety, Ye Dashan and Niu Shi smiled reservedly and proudly.

In fact, he didn't like the old man who lived in the town, so he secretly tied a rope around his waist to tie the chair tightly together.

Cao Wu also saw that the carriage he bought for Ye Dashan stopped several times at the gate of the brothel dark workshop, and Ye Dashan really started to flirt when he had money!I even heard people say that there is still money owed by prostitutes to go to the grocery store!There was a lot of discussion in the neighborhood and neighbors, pointing and pointing!

Thinking of this, Cao Wu was furious, and took another sip.

--cheap!

And that Mr. Niu came to the farm and knocked on the small door of the reception room when he had nothing to do.

At first, Cao Wu thought that the other party was in a hurry, but when he hurriedly followed Niu to the grocery store, he realized that Niu had asked him to work as a laborer!

Either he was asked to unload the goods, or he was asked to buy goods, without even a thank you, not even a penny!

Ye Dashan cherished the luxurious carriage that Cao Wu bought for them back then, and Ye Dashan was so precious that he didn't even want to use it. They only used Cao Wu's carriage, and they used it for nothing!

--greedy!

Thinking of this, Cao Wu has a toothache!

And that Ye Erniu is even more irritating!Cao Wu kindly led her in, but unexpectedly, there were two missing drawings on the table!

--thief!

In a fit of anger, Cao Wu no longer associates with Ye Dashan's family. When he saw the carriage and shop he bought for them, he regretted and wanted to slap himself!

No wonder the little cook doesn't like to get close to his family, it turns out he is a wonderful family!

Little cook, you are right!I will only listen to you from now on!

Comparing the two sides, Cao Wuyue felt that his old mother was really kind and wise, and the old couple of the Li family were really gentle and graceful. This is what their parents really look like.

Mrs. Cao once asked him about the Ye family's parents, and Cao Wu opened his mouth and said, "It's not good!"

Mrs. Cao sneered in her heart, she had already figured out all Cao Wu's behaviors, just waiting for Cao Wu to lose his temper!The fifth son of their family, although he does all kinds of rough work, he is still the real fifth son of the Cao family!It's not up to outsiders to treat their fifth child as a fool!

Without saying a word, Mrs. Cao immediately ordered her subordinates to take back the store carriage, stop all cooperation between Cao's shop and Ye Dashan, and stop all business purchases from Ye's grocery store.

Cao Wu couldn't bear it, once the Cao family made a move, the face-loving Ye Dashan would die of anger in Xitu'er Village, and he would never turn over for the rest of his life!It's not a pity that he died, but Ye Daniu and Shitou are still there!The young couple are good people, they do business honestly, they don't lie or coax, and they don't deceive anyone, young or old. After earning the first sum of money, they personally gave Cao Wu a basket of steamed red dates cakes.

He said to his old lady, stop the cooperation first, and see the effect later!

Cao Wu originally wanted to give Ye Dashan a chance. If Ye Dashan was content, he still had a way out.

The Cao family is a turbulent figure in Qingyang. Once they stop cooperating, the grocery store will no longer be able to get in-demand goods, let alone the privilege of paying on credit first and then getting the goods.Therefore, some people acted accordingly, and many people stopped patronizing Ye's grocery store.

Ye Dashan's business plummeted, and he had to quit several of his employees, leaving only the poor old man sitting alone at the door drinking the northwest wind and eating cold pastries...

Niu, who was leaning on the doorpost, saw Cao Wu's carriage passing by, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said loudly, "Ye Dashan, the one that just passed was Lao Wu's carriage! Who is that old lady in the carriage? Why do they look so familiar?"

Ye Dashan was helpless: "What can I do? People don't care about our Ye family anymore."

"Let's talk to him again! You can't wait to die."

"There's nothing to discuss, the big and small don't want to get along with Cao Wu, which makes our family suffer!"

Ye Dashan squatted on the ground and held his head in distress. A few days ago, because of his extravagance and financial constraints, he was scolded bloody by a vicious prostitute in front of the grocery store. After hiding at home for several days without daring to go out, in front of Niu Shi, he returned to his original cowardice.

Those officials who used to be polite and always greeted each other, now they don't even know him when they see him!

Ye Dashan was very angry, and he sent out gifts one by one like running water. Why do you officials look like unfamiliar dogs!

Niu's eyes rolled: "His father, let's find Er Niu, she must have a way to make the big and small obedient!"

"Yes! Find the second girl!"

As soon as Ye Dashan heard this, he became energetic, and immediately regained his energy.

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After the carriage entered the second gate of the farm, it finally stopped.

Cao Wu quickly turned over and got out of the car. He lifted the curtain, quickly wiped Mr. Jingshi's saliva with his sleeve, and hugged Mr. Jingshi down without any explanation.

"Auntie, I'll put Uncle Jingshi in the house and come help you move things."

Mrs. Li stepped forward and grabbed the solid-eyed Cao Wu: "Old Wu, put your Uncle Jing Shi down first, and let him see what this farm looks like."

"Oh!"

Cao Wu carefully put Ye Jingshi down again like a child. As soon as Ye Jingshi lifted his legs after landing on the ground, Cao Wu stretched out his hand to protect him and walked a few steps like an eagle guarding a chick, his beard was raised in anger Mr. Jingshi snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, dusted off his collar, and walked forward with his hands behind his back.

At this time, the ginkgo trees on both sides of the wide bluestone road have lost all their leaves, and the ground is still covered with thick yellow leaves. The roots of the big trees are wrapped in circles of grass ropes. It is green and very neatly trimmed.

In the distance is an endless green wheat field. Due to the wide field of view, you can overlook the turbulent Liusha River.At this time, the freshly baked red sunrise exposed the horizon. Under the bright sunlight, you can see the thriving workshops and rows of neat greenhouses in the distance.

The air here is very fresh, and the surroundings are very quiet. When people walk on the road, there is only the rustling of leaves under their feet.

The cool air makes people feel relaxed, and Mr. Jingshi's depression for many days was swept away. He walked slowly and whispered poems softly.

Li, who was quietly following behind Mr. Jingshi, said to Cao Wu: "Your Uncle Jingshi likes this place."

"That's just right, let Uncle Ye relax."

Seeing Mr. Jingshi admiring as he walked, and sometimes sitting on a small bench and smiling with satisfaction, Cao Wu and Li finally felt relieved.

Cao Wudao: "Auntie, I have to go to a meeting. Today's meeting is chaired by Guanshi Ye himself, so I cannot be absent."

"go quickly!"

The fifth child immediately trotted to the big tent of the meeting room. As soon as he entered the door, he found that the quiet meeting room could hear the sound of needles falling. A bit of a legion.

The fifth child quietly sat on the seat below Ye Jianqiu, and stared bitterly at the man in black sitting behind Ye Jianqiu.

Fudd ah Fudd!

Little cook, you came back wearing other men's clothes!I will definitely tell that Chaoge and Situ Jin, and let them give you a break!Abandon it!I will marry him again!

Seeing Cao Wu come back, Ye Jianqiu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Everyone is here, let's start!"

He picked up a cigarette on the table, and when he looked around for the fire, he heard a crisp sound of "pop", and a cluster of dancing flames emerged from the top of a feathery claw and stretched out in front of him.

Mr. Zhao Mingqi, who covered his face with a black veil and wore a black robe, sat behind Ye Jianqiu like a god of death holding a scythe. Although he never spoke, everyone in the room felt a little more serious and serious than usual. The venue The order is surprisingly good.

After seeing Ye Jianqiu's little head leaning forward to light the cigarette, Mr. Zhao Mingqi waved his hand, and the flame went out instantly!

Cao Wu bowed his head and cursed inwardly, the little fairy really attracted a big monster!

Ye Jianqiu took a puff of smoke beautifully, then knocked on the table and said solemnly: "The report work has started, the technical department will come first!"

Someone stood up and shouted: "Report to Manager Ye, the farm technology department has finally made its own good wine, made from five kinds of grains, the wine is very strong, can drunk to death horses and donkeys, our brothers in the technology department named it donkey Huan Ma! There is also deep processing of flour, pressed dry noodles are popular, mung bean noodles, sorghum noodles, vegetable noodles and egg noodles, but the wrapping paper is too expensive, and I am trying to make grass paper by myself, not only can wrap noodles I can still wipe my ass..."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Ye Jianqiu patted the table amusedly and said loudly: "Pay attention to your demeanor! How can the wine from our farm have such a vulgar name? What kind of donkey and horse call? !"

Everyone laughed and staggered, and someone patted the table and whistled.

Even Zhao Chun, who looked like he was sitting on an iceberg, couldn't help laughing. He quietly stretched out a finger and shook it, and everyone immediately fell silent. The laughter seemed to be cut off by a sharp knife, and the room was silent.

Ye Jianqiu is a little confused, he is not here these days, the comrades have trained very well.

Cao Wu was also surprised, why do these people listen to the big monster like this?

The colleague from the technical department was still reporting loudly: "Guan Ye, we have also decided to build another pottery kiln by ourselves. The finished product can not only hold wine and grease, but also burn bowls and dishes for our own use, which can be sold for more money. Every time the cafeteria Some people break the tableware during the meal, and the loss is too great, so it is better for us to do it ourselves, which can save costs and be self-sufficient.”

"Approved! Ask Lao Shui to reimburse the specific expenses. And the first task of the technical department next year is to refine metal standard parts tools and steam looms, next!"

Workers belonging to the technical department, which is the most important part of the farm, sat down confidently.

Another person stood up and shouted: "Report to Guanshi Ye, our catering department plans to dig a separate basement to store our own steamed buns and food, but the engineering department disagrees!"

After speaking, the comrades in the catering department sat down angrily.

A blushing man slapped the table and said loudly, "Report to Guanshi Ye!"

Not only was the worker's voice deafeningly loud, but he also slapped the table so hard that even the teacup jumped a few times. Ye Jianqiu had no choice but to dig his ears.

"...Report to Guanshi Ye, it's not that our engineering department doesn't cooperate, we have too much work! We have just finished the renovation of the boiler room, and now we are preparing for the dormitory and bathroom projects. The small things of eating and drinking should be put aside! "

With a sound of "Bang!", the comrades in the food department slapped the table and stood up again, puffing out their chests and shouting: "Guan Ye, food is the first thing for the people! If the food is not stored properly, it becomes moldy and deteriorates, and the big guy has diarrhea after eating it." Don't scold your mother!"

"Report to Guanshi Ye, and I promise not to scold his eighth-generation ancestor!"

The eyes of the two were bigger than a bull's eye, and the atmosphere was tense, and it seemed that they were about to fight!

Ming Qi shook his fingers quietly behind his back, and the two of them sat down at the same time, their heads hanging down and they didn't speak.

Ye Jianqiu, who is used to every meeting being full of gunpowder, said: "Well, let's dig the basement first. After all, we must ensure our own quality of life, and let the other things go first. The colleagues in the engineering department have worked hard, and special benefits will be paid at the end of the year."

The chief of the engineering department who was downcast now had a smile on his face.

"next."

Someone stood up and said proudly: "Guan Ye, our trade union wants to build a staff entertainment center, a football field, a basketball court, and a volleyball court."

Ye Jianqiu's eyes widened.

The lean, not tall man with the goatee said triumphantly: "Guan Ye's sports competition blueprints are all written, and the rules are clear. The brothers have already made more than a dozen vines. Ball, ready to try it out, our trade union also wants to set up a stage, buy some musical instruments for playing and singing, some workers can sing opera..."

Ye Jianqiu sighed helplessly, who made him create a trade union on a whim to cause trouble for himself?Not only can you negotiate wages and salaries with employers, but you can also negotiate with leaders on working hours and working conditions, etc.!

This time it was good, he dug a hole and jumped down, it was considered to be a curse, and he didn't even dare to swear at others casually.

He had no choice but to say weakly: "Approved, I will find Lao Shuizhi... next."

Lao Shui finally stood up slowly and said: "Report to Guanshi Ye, Catcher Yang came and took away 200 taels of silver, saying that it was for the people of Qingyang to sell children, provide for the elderly, revitalize the poor, care for the poor, ease illness, and comfort the poor." ..."

"What? What the hell does he mean?"

How did Yang Xiaomi get the money to him?

Lao Shui was helpless: "It's just fundraising! Catcher Yang said that he will send useful people to work in the future, and he will take away those who are disobedient. They will be paraded through the streets with tattoos on their faces..."

you are vicious!

"Anymore?"

"Uncle Jin came and took away 3000 taels of silver."

"what?!"

Ye Jianqiu sat up straight, 3000 taels!Most of the farm was taken away by Uncle Jin, and now only a few hundred taels of silver are left on the farm to look after the house!He still owes Cao Wu's account!

Lao Shui said unhurriedly: "Uncle Jin is still too small. The Legion has started to recruit new soldiers. They have to buy weapons and build houses. Now many young and middle-aged people want to sign up to join the army. The Legion not only has good benefits, but also implements military household registration Production in peacetime, fighting in wartime, returning to agriculture in spring and summer, gathering in autumn and winter, saving military expenses, and avoiding the burden of conscription on farmers and hindering agricultural production..."

"Don't talk about it! Lao Shui, is my salary enough to pay off Lao Wu?"

Lao Shui shook his head: "Guan Ye, you have to pay off your debts in at least three years."

"I see, next..."

Ye Jianqiu was lying on the table feeling weak, Chao Ge, come quickly, the farm has become a Tang monk meat!

Lao Shui and Cao Wu kicked each other knowingly under the table!