Lay to win!Cannon fodder, he has become the chief assistant

Fang Hu, whom Xie Xiuwen sent to the capital earlier, has successfully rented a house. There are more than 20 rooms in the front and back yards, which are enough for their master and servant.

"Don't dare to worry about your lord, the servants at home have already been arranged."

Zhao Yue nodded, originally just asking casually.

If he didn't find it well, there is an empty courtyard in his place.

However, he felt that Xie Xiuwen was a bit arrogant, and he probably wouldn't want to take advantage of it for nothing. Now that he heard that he had a place to stay, he naturally wouldn't mention it again.

When he was approaching the city gate, Dou Zi, who was sitting on the front shaft of the carriage, saw Fang Hu.

"Uncle Fang, here!"

It was the first time for Xie Zhou to see Fang Hu. He only knew that his uncle had sent someone to the capital to resettle him first, but he really didn't know who he was and where he was resettled.

When they arrived in the capital, they would naturally share things with Zhao Yue.

Zhao Yue is a relative, and lives in the inner city. If ordinary people want to enter the inner city, they still need to go through another threshold.

"Baby, Uncle is going home, I'll let Changfeng take you back, and I'll send Changfeng to send you a post after two days, okay?"

Xie Rongzhao blinked: "Okay, is it a post where you can eat good food?"

Zhao Yue laughed loudly: "Yes, you can let the little boy eat a lot of delicious things."

The two parties parted ways and returned to their own families.

Fang Hu rented in Sanxing Hutong.

It is said that the original origin of this name is because three apricot trees were planted in front of the entrance of this alley, and the fruits they bear are sweet and juicy.

But that was all many years ago, and there is not a single tree at the entrance of Sanxing Hutong now.

"The villain knew that the master would have to go out to ask the gentlemen for lessons, so he bought a cart on his own initiative, but he didn't have enough money to buy a horse, so he bought a mule cart."

Xie Xiuwen nodded slightly, things were done well.

"I bought some rice, grain and firewood at home, and the bedding is only the simplest. I learned that my wife is going with me this time, so I have to ask my wife to show me some things."

Xie Xiuwen looked around in the front hall and was very satisfied.

"You don't have any money now, do you?"

Fang Hu smiled awkwardly, he was really gone, if the master didn't come again, he would probably be hungry in half a month.

"You wait here first, I'll go and ask my wife what else I need to buy, and I'll let your wife go with you later."

"Yes, sir."

Fang Hu's wife, Gu Shi, had already accompanied his wife to the inner house, and Fang Hu's two sons also put down their luggage one after the other, and came to the front yard to listen to the order.

"Baby, daddy will show you the room first, if there is something missing, you can tell daddy directly."

As for Xie Ronglang, he followed closely with a very winking look, and if he wanted to get Dad to hug him or something, he didn't have to think about it.

The backyard is actually not that big. There are three rooms in the main room, all with side rooms, two rooms in the east wing and two rooms in the west wing.

According to the rules, the son lives in the east wing, and the young lady lives in the west wing.

Xie Ronglang is still young, so it is no problem to live in the inner house for another two years.

"Fang Ping, the eldest son of Fang Hu's family, is two years older than you. From now on, let him be by your side and be a book boy. If you need to run errands, you can also entrust him to do them. The only thing is, don't breed some bad habits. Come on, you are a scholar, and you also came from a poor life, so don't beat and scold your servants lightly in the future. Of course, if they make a big mistake, it's a different matter."

Xie Ronglang bowed politely: "Yes, father."

Xie Rongzhao was still in Father's arms, upon hearing this, he turned his head and asked, "Father, do I also need a little girl to accompany me?"

Xie Xiuwen chuckled when he heard the words: "Our baby is still young, and we don't need a maid now. I'll ask Mrs. Wang to come and take care of you. Well, you can call her Mother Wang in the future."

Xie Rongzhao pouted, thinking that Dad was worried that she would not be able to do many things because she was young.

"Okay, when my brother is not studying, can I play with him and Fang Ping?"

"can."

After everything was settled, Xie Xiuwen called everyone over and made a temporary arrangement.

"We are only renting here now. Fang Hu is familiar with the capital, and he will be the housekeeper of our family in the future. Gu Shi will be by Madam's side in the future. He will also talk to Madam about some customs and human affairs in the capital, so as not to When I go out, I make a mistake and cause trouble."

"Yes, sir."

Both Fang Hu and Gu's agreed immediately. To be able to get such a kind-hearted master, they naturally have to do their job well, and they can't let the master feel that they have lost money by buying them.

"Fang Ping is two years older than Rong Lang. From now on, he will be a book boy by Rong Lang's side. They can read and recite books together. But Fang Ping is young, and the monthly income is not much."

Fang Hu was grateful in his heart. It was already a great kindness for him to have the opportunity to let his son learn to read and write. How dare he ask for a monthly fee?
"The master is generous and kind, and the younger ones don't dare to be greedy. It is his blessing that Brother Ping can study with the young master. It is good enough to have food and shelter."

Gu Shi also quickly expressed his opinion, because he was excited, and his voice trembled a little: "Yes, I dare not ask for the master's monthly money anymore, we must let Brother Ping take care of the business."

Xie Xiuwen smiled, raised his hand and said, "Okay, let's settle this matter like this. You can't let the child just do things without getting paid. Although my family is not rich, I am not a stingy person."

Xie Xiuwen arranged for Douzi and Xiezhou to live in the outer courtyard, so the outer courtyard was basically full.

"Master, the first one on the east side of the front yard is close to your study, why don't you let Douzi live there, and it will be convenient for you to serve you in the future."

Xie Xiuwen nodded, satisfied with Fang Hu's arrangement: "Yes."

Xie Zhou only felt that it was like a dream.

Why did Tang Shu even summon his servants when he arrived in the capital?

"Fang Hu, go back and inquire outside to see where there is land for sale. It is naturally best to be closer to the capital. You can buy about [-] acres."

Xie Xiuwen considered buying farmland mainly because the whole family has been buying it outside because the food is not good enough. The price is expensive, but the main reason is that he is still passive. After all, the price of food is not fixed.

If you own land, at least food and clothing will not be a problem.

Xie Xiuwen has already made arrangements for the 30 mu of land in Gaoyang County. Except for the rations of the village master, the rest will be sold. In fact, it is not much. It is estimated that the remaining profit throughout the year is only [-] taels of silver .

The main reason is that there are too few fields and too many people from Master Zhuangzi.

Of course, Xie Xiuwen has no plans to sell no matter how much income the farm can generate. This is the first land he has bought in more than 20 years, and he will leave it to his children and grandchildren in the future.

Fang Hu said: "Master, the land price in this capital city is much higher than that in our Gaoyang County. I asked a few words before, and I am afraid that good land will cost eleven taels of silver per mu."

Xie Xiuwen raised his eyebrows, the price is really high!

It is nearly twice as expensive as Gaoyang County!