The small Zhouzhuang became lively due to the arrival of these outsiders.
What is surprising is that even for work such as building a house, craftsmen can be found among the farmers in Zhouzhuang, and these village craftsmen obviously do not want to give the work in their own villages, especially to the owners directly.
Leave the work of money to outsiders.
As a result, in less than a month, a row of neat stone houses appeared in Zhouzhuang. Although the houses built in a hurry were not grand, they served as a shelter from the wind and rain.
From the perspective of people, this is already pretty good.
At least, these bluestone houses are better than all the houses that farmers live in.
This is also the man in charge of the building. He is willing to spend money. As long as large pieces of stone are delivered to Zhuangzi, he will pay directly. It is extremely simple.
There were no other house builders in Zhuangzi, because they didn’t have this skill. They were a little jealous when they saw people they knew making money. But when they heard that they were sending stones back, they also gave money when they saw the stones, and everyone went crazy.
As soon as he got it, he took the tools and went to quarry stones nearby.
After the house was built, there were a lot more stones. However, the steward didn't seem to care and asked the head of the village to take them. They used some stones to build a stone wall around Zhuangzi. Soon, everyone in Zhuangzi moved.
When they got up, even the children running around followed their adults, carrying rocks and tools, and they were all very happy.
Although these children will not receive wages, as long as they work, Zhuangzi is in charge of the food. Even if they don't work, they still have to eat.
The entire Zhouzhuang has simply turned into a big construction site in full swing, but everyone on the construction site is extremely happy.
The brightest room in the newly built house must belong to Jiang Wan. Although Jiang Wan said that Tingyulou would be wherever others are, but Gao Jin and the others did not think so.
Now everyone finally has an identity and has become a member of Tingyulou. To everyone, Tingyulou means the palace, and they have the necessary decency. As the steward of Tingyulou, Mr. Jiang will not be able to continue to work if he continues.
There is no place to give orders, so what kind of system is that?
Therefore, Jiang Wan's house was built in a particularly grand style, with a lobby, a patio, and a wing. As Jiang Wan's maid, Su Qianqian was in charge of the money affairs in the building, so she naturally stayed there.
Entered this house.
Feng Sheng lived with her, but she was placed here as a prisoner. In this house, Jiang Wan did not restrict her freedom, but there was only one thing. She was not allowed to leave this room without permission.
The house is not allowed to have contact with other people in the village.
Zhu Youjian suppressed the matter for the time being, but it does not mean that what she did, Zhu Youjian will not open up old scores in the future, and as an important witness, she will definitely be the key person to testify against the Hakka family in the future. Jiang Wan is
No matter what, I have to keep him in my hands.
"This place is really hard to find!"
Xu Jian looked around for a long time, and finally couldn't help but complain: "Mr. Jiang, you don't plan to just stay here and not go back to the city. Compared with life in the city, it is much more miserable!"
"Do you think I am a person who is afraid of poverty?" Jiang Wan laughed and laughed: "This Tingyu Tower is the first major thing that the prince personally asked me to do. No matter how miserable I am, I have to do it well!"
"I also want to enter Tingyu Tower!" Xu Jian said seriously. He had already heard from Jiang Wan about the purpose of building a large-scale construction project here. At this time, he could finally make his request seriously.
"You have been a member of Tingyulou for a long time, don't you know it yet?" Jiang Wan shook her head: "The day I took you to Tian Ergeng's house to send gifts, you were already one!"
"Sir, you told me earlier, but I have been muttering in my heart for a long time!" Xu Jian was stunned for a moment, and looked at Jiang Wan with some complaints.
"Tingyu Tower is the Tingyu Tower of the palace. The meaning of its existence is to serve the prince!" Jiang Wan looked at him: "You can be it, Gao Jin can be it, even Su Qianqian can be it, what the prince wants is
Your loyalty and ability, and after you give in your loyalty and ability, you will naturally be rewarded!"
"I understand, I understand!"
Xu Jian nodded seriously. With Jiang Wan's words, he knew that he was the one recognized by the palace, and he had been a lonely ghost all his life. Suddenly, there was such a huge backer behind him, that kind of
The feeling of solidity is like that of a person who has been drifting at sea all his life and sets foot on land for the first time.
"Then can my brothers who you have met also enter our Tingyu Tower?" He thought for a while and asked cautiously.
"You should think carefully about the selection. The person must be reliable and capable. Also, don't mention our Tingyulou's name to the other party until you are sure. Loyalty is the most important thing!"
Jiang Wan said: "Besides, you are responsible for the people you recommend. If something happens in the future, you will be in trouble. Therefore, you'd better choose carefully and examine their character for a period of time before talking about this matter!"
"I understand!" Xu Jian nodded in agreement. Suddenly, he hesitated: "Then Gao Jin and his people are also following Mr. Jiang in Zhuangzi. Are these people considered our Tingyulou people?"
"I know you are worried about their origins and past. I don't think this is a big problem. I even asked Gao Jin to find me people similar to his brothers in the capital. When it comes to doing things, you can take off this
Wearing official clothes may not be as good as them!"
Jiang Wan said leisurely: "As for us, Tingyulou is doing business. It can be foreseen in the future that there will be no big difference to our people whether we wear official clothes or not!"
Xu Jian nodded silently, savoring the meaning of Jiang Wan's words. Doesn't this mean that many of the things Tingyulou will do in the future will be shady? If this is the case, this is somewhat similar to what Jinyiwei did.
Similar.
"Okay, I didn't call you here just to chat with you!" Xu Bai took a sip of tea and coughed lightly: "There is something I want you to do!"
"Sir, please give me your instructions!" Xu Jian's energy suddenly perked up.
"Don't you think there are a few people in Zhuangzi?" Jiang Wan said: "I want to recruit a group of innocent military remnants. Gao Jin and they can't do this, so you are the most suitable to do it!"
"A child from the military remnant?" Xu Jian was stunned for a moment, almost thinking that she heard wrongly: "Sir, it's okay if you want a full-time young man, so why do you want a child from the military remnant?"
"Don't be a virgin!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "You should know better than me what the virtues of most military households in our capital are. For them, serving as soldiers and eating food is a matter of no choice. Even if they can do it,
No matter how good it is, it is just to support the family, but the children of the remnants of the army are different. They are not the ones who can have military positions in their families, and the regulations of the court do not allow them to do anything else. In addition to their unsatisfactory life, these people have some other ideas in their minds.
There is no way out for any idea!”
"I have given them this way, and they will definitely work harder than the officers who just want to serve as soldiers and eat food!"
Jiang Wan smiled slightly: "And after all, he is a child of a military family. He always has the ability to wield swords and guns. It is much easier than finding someone else to train him!"