Late Ming sea owl

Chapter 51 The winner of life
Lin Hai's heart was surging. It seemed that today was a double happiness. Not only was the matter of donating an official official settled, but he also had a baby. For a moment, he felt like a winner in life.

He asked excitedly: "When did this happen?"

Zhu Niang's eyes were still full of resentment: "Before I left Haojing, I asked the doctor to check my pulse. It was almost two months ago, and it's almost two and a half months now."

Lin Hai secretly felt ashamed. He was very busy during the period before departure. During the day, he and Miguel were busy changing ships, purchasing goods, and recruiting sailors. At noon every day, he had to take time to watch Shadow to calibrate his watch. At night, he had to teach Zhu Niang. Literacy.

As for those followers, they all learned literacy from Zhu Niang during the day. Lun Shi learned the fastest, and Fang Xiu'e was not bad, but Lu Tiedan has been making slow progress. Fortunately, Qizai, a veteran procrastinator, was accompanying him. .

In this way, he naturally did not notice the changes in Zhu Niang, otherwise he would definitely not allow Zhu Niang to sail with the Bowang.

But this girl is a real tiger. She dared to go to sea even though she was pregnant with Liujia. She didn't seem to take it seriously at all.

Thinking of this, Lin Hai said to Zhu Niang: "You can't be bumpy on the sea anymore, just stay here and wait for my return."

The reason why Zhu Niang didn't tell Lin Hai was because she was afraid of being left in Haojing. After hearing this, she said anxiously: "No, you can't even think about leaving me. I don't want to be left here alone."

Lin Haidao: "Of course you are not alone. Let Abba and Qizai stay too, and hire a few girls and old ladies to serve you."

Zhu Niang said angrily: "How can I be so delicate? I need many people to serve me."

Lin Hai said seriously: "Of course, I will wash and cook for you, the girl will bring you tea and water, and I will also talk to you to relieve your boredom."

Zhu Niang chuckled: "Then I won't be an official wife?"

Lin Hai put his hands on his hips and said, "Not yet, but it will be soon."

Zhu Niang knew that Xu Xinsu donated an official position for Lin Hai. After hearing this, she said, "Even if I become an official's wife, I still can't get used to living like that. She will kill me if I don't."

Lin Hai thought that Zhu Niang was still very young, and she was a restless person. Being bored all day might be worse for the fetus, so he said, "In that case, you can buy some fine ones from Ren Ya Zi and teach them every day." They know how to read and calculate accounts, just for fun."

Zhu Niang knew that Lin Hai's voyage would take a long time, and it would be inconvenient to be on the ship if he was pregnant, so she had no choice but to agree to stay: "How many can I buy?"

Lin Hai thought for a while and said: "Let's buy twenty first. Some are boys and girls. The ones aged eleven or twelve are the best. Let's raise them as our own little ones."

Zhu Niang was surprised and said, "How can I manage it if I buy so much?"

Lin Hai smiled and said: "Do you still remember? I said I would open a mom-and-pop shop in Haojing. This shop has a relatively large area, so we need to educate a few guys who can write and do calculations, and they must be loyal to us."

When Zhu Niang heard that it was not just for her to relieve her boredom, she immediately became excited and said, "That's up to you. I really need to buy a few old ladies. There are so many mouths to eat. Dad's health is not good, and I don't have time to take care of him. "

Lin Haidao: "Hire more servants. Don't be too tired and make sure to take a rest. Let Xiu'e be responsible for teaching the little kid how to read. You can go and visit occasionally to relieve your boredom."

He suddenly remembered something and said to Lu Tiedan with a smile: "You also stay here and let Xiu'e make up your homework."

Lu Tiedan had a troubled look on his face, and Lin Hai felt strange, so he said to Zhu Niang, "You and Xiu'e go back to the boat first, and I'll have a few words with Tiedan."

After Zhu Niang and Xiu'e left, Lu Tiedan hesitated and said: "Brother, can you not leave me here? I am very strong. I can help lift the anchor and move the cargo on the ship."

Lin Hai patted him on the shoulder: "Tiedan, I am very grateful to you for blocking my arrow last time. If you really don't want to learn to read, just be a soldier by my side from now on." Lu Tiedan took the opportunity. Said: "Brother, I heard from Sister Xiu'e that you are going to be a thousand households soon. Can you make me a hundred households? I will definitely do it easily."

Lin Hai became more and more strange. Tiedan was always the most honest and obedient person and never made any undue demands. I wonder what happened today?He deliberately said with a straight face: "When did you learn to be picky?"

"No, brother, I didn't." Lu Tiedan quickly denied it, but he was coy and refused to tell the real reason.

Lin Hai suddenly realized: "Are you afraid that Xiu'e will look down on you?"

Lu Tiedan wanted to deny it, but he couldn't tell a lie in front of Lin Hai. He was speechless for a moment and only felt his face getting hot. Fortunately, his skin was dark and he didn't show much redness.

Lin Hai was a little funny. This kid was only 16 years old and the youngest in the group. Everyone could see what he meant to Xiu'e, but this kid still pretended that others didn't know.

Lin Hai patted him on the shoulder and said: "There is a saying that there is always a shortcoming and a strong point. Don't belittle yourself. In my heart, you are no worse than others."

Lu Tiedan had no parents since he was a child. He felt a little admiration for Lin Hai and Zhu Niang. Hearing this, he said: "But Brother Chen can write and do math, Brother Zhang is also literate, Brother Lun and Sister Xiu'e can learn Come on, I am the most useless. If I stay this time, everyone will look down on me even more."

Lin Hai smiled and said: "What are you talking about? Your brother Lun is seasick and stayed in Dongfan, but some people look down on him?"

Lu Tiedan said: "Brother Lun didn't stay in Dongfan because of seasickness, he was helping him."

Lin Haiqi asked: "Who said this?"

Lu Tiedan replied: "It's Brother Zhang. I overheard it when he was chatting with Brother Chen."

Lin Haidao: "Oh? What did he say?"

Lu Tiedan said: "He said that Big Brother Lun is eager to hang out with Big Brother every day, and he will definitely not stay in Dongfan just because of seasickness."

Lin Hai frowned. He knew Zhang Yong had a sharp vision, but he had never heard him talk about others.However, considering his relationship with Chen Yaozu, he was relieved that this was a private discussion.

He suddenly realized that the two people had gone somewhere. Chen Yaozu was still there at the dinner, but he was gone now.Then he asked: "Where have Chen Ershao and Zhang Yong gone?"

Lu Tiedan said: "Brother Zhang said he didn't like the crowds and noise, so he kept watch on the boat. Brother Chen? It seems that after drinking, he followed Waizui and Shouhou."

Lin Hai's cheeks twitched twice. This boy was one year older than Lu Tiedan. He was addicted to eating, drinking, prostitution, gambling and smoking at a young age. Now that he has left Hao Jing, he is even more lawless. It seems that he must be disciplined and disciplined for his father.

"Tiedan, since you call me big brother, not to mention a mere hundred households, you may not be unable to become a general in the future. But the premise is that you must be literate. You don't have to learn how to calculate accounts, but you must know at least a thousand words, otherwise you will just I can be a soldier for the rest of my life."

Lu Tiedan heard this and said excitedly: "Brother, I will study hard."

"Okay, you stay here and work more to catch up on your homework. In addition, when you have free time, clean up yourself. Don't be as dirty as a monkey all day long. Look at Mr. Chen Ershao, he is dressed up every day. That will please the little lady."

In the middle left city, Ershao Chen followed Waizui, Shouhou and others into Tingtao Pavilion. His wife immediately exclaimed, and the whole building was filled with red sleeves.

(End of this chapter)