Reborn farmhouse busy farming

Chapter 291 Preparations for the Exchange
After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there were more and more people in the city, and it became more lively.

Mr. Xu came to look for Luo Tiandu again, saying that there were still people who wanted to rent the shop.

"This man is a traveling merchant from Yao County. He has lived frugally for several years, and managed to save a few coins. Because he is old and can't travel around anymore, he wants to set up a shop to sell some goods from the southeast and the north. After living, I found out, he is a trustworthy person, and he is kind in business, the only thing is that because he doesn’t have enough money, he may not be able to afford such a high price.” Mr. Xu asked about the situation in detail. up.

Although Luo Tian said that these shops are distant relatives of the Gu family, but that was just a rhetoric on the scene, Mr. Xu also knew in his heart that Luo Tian must have set them up by himself, so if someone wanted to rent the shops of the Luo family, he would be very special Be careful, only those who are kind and honest are selected to speak to the Luo family, so as not to rent a treacherous insider, and cause some disaster in the future, which will bring trouble to the grandfather and the young lady's family.

Luo Tian accepted his favor and said: "Third Master is very experienced in doing things. The owner of this shop also said that if the merchants are honest and do their business fairly, even if the rent is lower, it doesn't matter much, but there must be a condition. .”

Mr. Xu asked: "What conditions?"

"I have seen those few shops. They are all big shops. If they are separated, they can be regarded as two small shops. It is impossible to open such a shop with only one or two people to take care of them. I will add a condition. His family is too busy, and if he wants to hire a helper, he must give priority to hiring the local people in our Yi County. If this is the case, I will decide to lower his rent by a few cents. "

When Xu Sanye heard it, he praised him again and again: "This is a good idea. He originally intended to hire people. As soon as the shop is sold, the goods will be distributed immediately. At that time, manpower is needed. If I tell him, it will be inevitable." It can be done."

Luo Tian is used to doing business, and said with a smile: "It's not enough to talk about it, you have to sign a contract. I always put a villain first and then a gentleman in everything I do. I put the ugly words first, so as to save future troubles." Nasty."

Xu Sanye said: "Well, I will go to him immediately. If there is no accident, the contract can be signed in two days."

Luo Tiandu nodded and said, "I will trouble you for everything."

Mr. Xu walked away cheerfully. When he left, he was quite happy in his heart. He felt that the folks had a good time this time. Not only did he meet a good grandfather, but the young lady in the grandfather's family was also kind-hearted and Capable, never forgetting to promote the folks in everything, it is really likable.

In a few days, Cheng Sheng sent someone to tell Luo Tiandu that the shed at the station had been built, if she was free, she might as well go and have a look first, to see if there was anything wrong that needed to be improved .

It was not yet the first month, Cheng Sheng finished the matter, Luo Tian was very satisfied with his efficiency, found an opportunity, and told Luo Baisu that he wanted to bring a few elementary school students who knew how to plan, Go over to Cheng Sheng to have a look.

Luo Baisu was worried about her, and he also considered that she was a girl, so it would be fine if she was at home, they were all from her own family anyway, and no one would mind, but if she showed her face and ran outside like this, I was afraid that someone would gossip. They are all young women in the military camp, and they are all old men. Even if she is a girl's family, even if she changes her disguise, the news still doesn't sound good, so she decided to go with her.

He is the parent official of Yi County, and he was in charge of this matter, so it is understandable to go and see the conditions of the residence now.

As a result, when Old Man Wu and Old Man Gan heard that they were going out, they also clamored to go and have a look together. Their reasons were quite serious. Those soldiers only know how to fight and build things. They went to see the shed Whether it is well built or not, if it is not strong, it is better to dismantle and rebuild it immediately, otherwise it will be too late if something goes wrong.

Luo Tian felt that they, a carpenter and a blacksmith, could really help a lot, so he nodded and agreed. Originally, Uncle Gu wanted to go with him, but his family saw that he was too old, and the mountain road here was rugged, Advise him to stay at home and rest. If he is free, he can take a stroll nearby, and he is not allowed to go too far.

Luo Baisu chose a sunny day, led a few old and young people, packed a big bag of preserved meat that had not been eaten during the New Year, went to the wine shop to buy a few catties of rice wine, and accompanied Luo Tiandu I went to see places outside the city.

It was the end of the first lunar month, the weather had gradually warmed up, the earth had returned to spring, and the branches were slightly green, showing the breath of early spring.

Cheng Sheng had already led people to wait outside the city. First, he was afraid that they would not know the way. It would be bad if they got lost in the mountains. In addition, he also wanted to protect Luo Baisu. After all, most of the mountain people here are still They are simple and honest, but there are those who are really rude and hostile to the court. When Luo's family came to Yi County, they were robbed by people. Cheng Sheng always remembered it in his heart, so he didn't dare to be careless at all.

"Master, Miss, Mr. Wu, Mr. Gan." Cheng Sheng smiled and saluted, then looked into the crowd again.

Luo Tian was amused in his heart, lowered his voice and said secretly: "Brother Cheng Sheng, what are you looking at?"

Cheng Sheng turned around and avoided answering her question. He just smiled and said, "The station is twenty miles away, which is a bit far away. Can my lady afford it?" What's more, there are old men Gan and Old Man Wu in the team. But they are all serious and elderly people, and it is fine to walk on flat roads, but mountain roads have to climb up and downhill, which is much more difficult.

Luo Tiandu waved his arms and said, "Brother Cheng Sheng, don't worry, I have strength now, twenty miles of mountain roads are nothing."

When we arrived at the station, we saw rows of camp tents, which had already been set up. On the largest open space in the middle, there were also a row of wooden sheds, which were propped up by strong wooden pillars in the middle. A sign was hung with the names of the nearby villages, indicating that people from those villages came to sell things here. Of course, the best place was vacated, and everyone knew that it was reserved for Luo. Heavenly.

Old man Wu walked around the shed twice, knocked on a few pillars, nodded and said, "It's solid."

He moved the ladder to climb to a higher place, checked the beams, and came down and said: "The structure is still stable, and it is well done."

Cheng Sheng was not proud of being praised, and said modestly: "It's all thanks to those soldiers."

Old man Gan may have promised to send some iron wedges when he goes back, making sure that the shed is stable and secure.

The officers and soldiers in this station belong to Cheng Sheng with the highest position. Seeing that the greenhouse was built without any problems, he led Luo Baisu and the others to meet with several deputies in the battalion. down.

The life of a soldier is hard, and the big pot of rice has been eaten for decades, even those who are not picky are tired of eating it. Although these cured meats seem to be a lot, they are actually not enough for everyone in the camp to eat, but they are still meat, right?
Luo Baisu solemnly entrusted Cheng Sheng and a few colleagues to trouble them to work harder, be careful, maintain the relationship between the barbarians and the common people, and ensure smooth transactions in the mutual market.

The assistants were usually familiar with Cheng Sheng, and they were entrusted with such a serious matter by the grandfather, all of them patted their chests, expressing that they would not disappoint the grandfather.

Only then did Luo Baisu feel relieved.

After returning from the station, Luo Tiandu made up his mind, and after the lecture, he kept Ding Wu and a few older students in class.

Those few students obviously studied well all the time, and Luo Tiandu liked them very much, they almost never stayed in the classroom, so they were a little uneasy.

Luo Tiandu asked Ding Wu first: "You have been studying for about a year and a half, right?"

Ding Wu replied: "Thanks to the little lady, I can read a lot of words now."

Luo Tiandu nodded, then asked the older students, and said, "You all have learned well, and I specially asked you to stay today because I want to discuss something with you."

Several students immediately became serious. In their eyes, Luo Tiandu is a master, an adult, and has the same status as his own parents. Now Luo Tiandu actually wants to discuss things with them in such an equal tone, and subconsciously feels that Now that I am an adult, being respected by others, everyone straightened their backs, and their hearts were full of joy.

This is also the difference between modern people and ancient people. Luo Tian always talks to them in a negotiating tone. Judging from my tone, this is also the reason why these children like her as a female teacher, even though she is very strict when she lectures.

"You have followed me for such a long time to learn clear calculations. You should have learned everything about small-amount calculations. I have an opportunity to check that you have learned a lot. Are you willing to do it?"

Ding Wu thought that Luo Tian had something for him to do, so he immediately said: "If there is anything you want, little lady, just give me an order, there is no one who doesn't want to."

Ding Wu has always been the leader of this group of children, even though he is not the oldest, but he is the only one who lives in the grandfather's house, and he is more stable than others in his speech and actions on weekdays, so the children are convinced of him, he As soon as he spoke, the other children nodded frequently.

Luo Tian was a little amused, the people here are so down-to-earth, before she said what was going on, these children agreed.

Luo Tiandu said: "The imperial court wants to open a trade market with the barbarians, there are not so many inns and restaurants in the city to accommodate them, and many people are not allowed to enter the city, so they are stationed by a small river twenty miles outside the city. A market was also built to allow the folks to do some small business. The grandpa at the resident said hello and reserved an extra space for us. I will give you a homework assignment and allocate the market space to you. Give it a try. With your ability, if you can support that small stall, I will count you as passing the exam this year, how about it?"

Nowadays, the school still adopts the custom of monthly examination, periodical examination and annual examination. A small examination is held every month. Those who read poetry books are presided over by Mr. Qin Bo, and those who learn to calculate accounts are taught by Luo Tian. They were all reviewed. As for the craftsmanship of some other craftsmen, Old Man Gan and Old Man Wu were tossing and tossing on their own. Every time it was time for the school homework, the children all tensed up, for fear of failing the exam and being scolded by the teacher.

But the exam is an exam after all, it's just something in the textbook, none of them has actually done business, and it's just a few of them doing business, will the adults believe them and be willing to do business with them?You look at me, I look at you, a few children, at a loss, expecting and worrying in my heart, it is really very complicated.

(End of this chapter)