Cousin girl's salted fish life

Chapter 42 Harvest
After Butler Li left, Hui Lan lived an exceptionally peaceful life.Except for the aunt who sent someone to deliver fruit twice, there was no external force to disturb her.Eat, sleep, read and write every day, chatter and take a walk at most.So comfortable and peaceful, she has a feeling that the years have been quiet.

It started to rain in August and it didn't stop for several days.On the third day of junior high school, Zhou Guanshi finally found time to go back to the city.

"I've seen a girl before, but this is rare. The girl has grown taller." Manager Zhou smiled all over his face.

"Uncle Zhou, get up and sit down quickly. Uncle Zhou has also worked hard, and he is tanned. Have you had breakfast? If you haven't eaten, go to dinner first." Hui Lan cared.

Qingguo served the tea quickly, and Narcissus took the fruit snacks and put them on the high table next to Manager Zhou.

Although Guanshi Zhou wasn't white before, he wasn't as dark as he is now.It's really not easy being a farmer, Hui Lan sighed.

"Miss Xie, the old slave came to the city after eating. The sun is so hot in summer, even if you don't have to go to the field to harvest wheat and thresh wheat, the sun is not light." Zhou Guanshi didn't care at all.

Hui Lan nodded, "Everyone is well, Mr. Zhou and Mrs. Liu are well. I haven't seen you for a long time, but they look alike."

Manager Zhou withdrew his smile, and said with concern, "Everyone in Zhuangzi is good, even those who don't understand farming have learned it humbly. Everyone is trying to take care of it, so as not to embarrass the girl. The old slave's father and everyone in the house Missing the girl, let me say hello to the girl on their behalf. The girl has always been good, and the government is going well?"

"Uncle Zhou, don't worry, the old ladies, grand ladies, cousins ​​and sisters in the mansion are all good to me. What's more, there are aunts and uncles, there is nothing wrong with me." Hui Lan said firmly, her eyes were full of satisfaction.

Manager Zhou felt relieved when he heard the words, and said happily, "Girl, this year is a rare and sunny day. Our family's Zhuangzi has a good harvest of grain, and the fruits we planted are also growing well. I will ask the girl to make a decision. This year's harvest is better than last year's." With an increase of [-]%, the granary vacated by the old grain from the previous year can’t be put in. Should we also free up a part of last year’s grain to store new grain?”

No one is looking forward to a bad harvest or no crops in their own land, Cymbidium is overjoyed.Good harvest, it's all money.A penny is hard for a hero, and the landlord's family has no food left.

Hui Lan nodded, "It's fine for Uncle Zhou to make the decision. Don't forget to leave enough rations for each family."

The monthly salary of servants who work in Zhuangzi outside the city is definitely not as high as those who work in the mansion.But every year, there is a fixed amount of grain distributed according to the labor force per head, and there are at least five buckets of grain.

Hui Lan was deeply moved when she heard about this policy, it is very humane.It not only stimulates the enthusiasm of the labor force, but also ensures the interests of disadvantaged groups.It is said that it was set when Taizu founded the country, which not only encouraged production, but also increased the survival rate.Although the number of different companies is different, they are all being implemented.

Hui Lan used to read novels, including those black-hearted villains who drank blood and died.There are only so many people left in the family, and Huilan doesn't want this to happen.Although she believed in Zhou Guanshi and his son, she still mentioned this sentence.

"Miss, don't worry, I have reserved the grain list to be distributed to the villagers according to the old rules. They are all old grains from last year. According to the rules set by the girl before, children under the age of eight and elderly people over the age of 60 are given double. .” Steward Zhou said solemnly.

Hui Lan smiled smugly but reservedly. She was a newcomer, so she definitely wanted to be kind.But I don't know where to start, so I simply respect the old and love the young teacher. It is universally applicable in ancient and modern times, so I added this one.Sure enough, no matter whether they were working in the mansion or going to Zhuangzi, whether they were young or old, they were all very excited.The scene was so lively that Hui Lan thought she had become the savior, so she was embarrassed, Hui Lan was ashamed and happy.

Hui Lan coughed lightly, "Is all the food in the warehouse? It's been raining for the past two days, so it won't affect it?"

"All the new grain has been put into the warehouse, and the old grain, except for those distributed to the servants, is also placed in an empty room surrounded by tarpaulins. It is afraid of rain, so everyone hurriedly rushed, and all returned by the end of July. It's settled. The next step is to contact the grain merchants who often trade, and just hand over and take it away." Manager Zhou said in detail.

Huilan was relieved, "Uncle Zhou is a safe one, I have no worries about handing it over to you. Uncle Li is going to give gifts to his grandparents, so you can stay here for a few more days. One is that I will be back on the fifth day of the lunar new year. The Duke's mansion, there is no one in charge here; the second is that you have to deliver the gift of the uncle and the old uncle."

Of course, Steward Zhou agreed, "Don't worry, girl, I will leave the etiquette to the old slave." He and Steward Li used to be partners inside and outside the supervisor, and they cooperated tacitly.Knowing that the girl returned home to sacrifice, he calculated the time and estimated that Butler Li would go to give gifts, so he rushed back to the city before the girl returned to the house.

"With Uncle Zhou and Uncle Li here, I have nothing to worry about. You must not be as busy as you used to be, and you all pay attention to your body. I am only a little older, and you are the cornerstone of our Li family, but Just take care of yourself." Hui Lan said sincerely.

Manager Zhou's eyes were red with emotion, they all grew up with the master.They watched Huilan grow up watching the master succeed in school, get married and have children.To put it mildly, girls are no different from their own children.Losing a mother in her infancy again, and losing a father at such a young age, who doesn't feel a little bit distressed.They are all servants, how can they not do their best to help and take care of the girl.

"Girl, don't worry about the outside world, and follow your aunt with peace of mind. She is a real aunt, and there is no one who doesn't love her. The girl and her grandfather and uncle are all officials. The girl herself is also a township emperor appointed by His Majesty, and she has a salary every year. Even if you are in the public house, don't suffer yourself. We also have a wealth of ten thousand in our mansion, and the girl is not a door-to-door hitchhiker. Which family's wife has a rich girl's net worth, and the girl should stand up straight and grow up happily. With us The few who are outside will help the girl to manage the property well. The girl is still young, and the master and wife only hope that you are safe and happy in the spirit of heaven. The slaves can't see the girl every day, you must take care of yourself!" Zhou Guanshi said Sincere feelings.

Why does it sound like she has become a cabbage, Hui Lan sniffed.He dared not cry in front of his loyal servant, for fear that he might misunderstand again.The precious and important promise, "Don't worry, although I am young, I am not stupid. I will not suffer myself, and I will not hurt the spring and the autumn. There are only a few of us left in our Li family, and we all have to be good. No matter what Whether I am in the public house or you are outside, you must do your own thing and take care of your body. When I grow up, our Li family will be better."

The two of them didn't hug each other and cry, and Zhou Guanshi backed out with red eyes.Hui Lan let out a long breath and rubbed her face.Really, why do you like sensationalism!It's not really a kid, why cry.Let's grow together and work together, brother.

(End of this chapter)