“Work-for-relief means replacing direct relief with work.”
"These refugees were originally honest farmers, so they were naturally willing to work down-to-earth."
"The reason why they became refugees is because the land was occupied by powerful landlords, and the rents collected were so high that they couldn't afford it and had no work to do."
"What we have to do is to allow these refugees to have jobs again and become peaceful and good citizens."
"Take your orchard as an example. When refugees come, you only need to pay a certain amount of money to buy them status, and then you can hire these refugees at market prices or even slightly lower than market prices."
"In this way, the refugees have an identity, and you, girl, have a labor force. Why not?"
"Wonderful, really wonderful," Haitang couldn't help but be so excited after hearing this, that she even slapped her palm on the table regardless of the etiquette of a lady, "In this way, the problem of the refugees will be solved."
It was only when Hu Changan looked at her with surprised eyes that Haitang realized something was wrong. She blushed and quickly retracted her hands into her sleeves. She pretended to pick up the teacup and took a sip and said, "Hu Changan, I am now.
I regret a little, because I sold you such a large piece of land for seven taels of silver."
Hu Changan noticed the girl's teasing and said with a smile: "Girl, we just made an agreement, we can't cheat."
Haitang smiled sweetly and didn't make much teasing. She just called in a servant and started to go through the land transfer procedures.
After signing and deeding, the land was transferred to Hu Changan's name.
After completing the formalities, the two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words before going their separate ways.
Alas, I wonder when we will see such a wonderful man again.
Hu Changan looked at Haitang Tingting's curling back and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Just as he was sighing with emotion, Hu Changan suddenly saw a figure in red walking straight towards him from the corner of his eye.
Hu Changan turned around and saw that it was Zhou Ji, the son of General Zhou Dexing, the cheap brother of the original owner.
This week Ji, like the original owner, is also a standard dandy, and he is particularly lustful, and has done many weird things with the original owner.
Historically, the Zhou family was convicted because of Zhou Ji's affair with a palace maid, and they all suffered the fate of being executed.
Zhou Ji strode over, put his arm around Hu Changan's shoulders and said, "Hey, good brother, why didn't you tell me when you left the palace? Today is my grandmother's birthday. The invitation has been sent to you a long time ago, but Qian Qian
I have to give my brother some face."
Hu Changan slapped his head.
Oops, I completely forgot about it.
Hu Changan was about to decline politely, but then he thought about it, this birthday banquet was a good opportunity to get to know the nobles in Yingtian City.
Thinking of this, Hu Changan smiled at Zhou Ji and said: "I must go, I must go."
"In that case, let's just go together? My carriage is parked at the entrance of Yaxing." Zhou Ji clapped his hands happily.
"Okay, okay." After hearing this, Hu Changan naturally agreed repeatedly.
Hu Changan didn't want to ride a horse again. Riding a carriage was much better than riding a horse.
Hu Changan asked Manager Chen to take the land deed back, and then he and Zhou Ji walked towards the door of Yahang, talking and laughing.
...
Today's Zhou Mansion is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it extremely lively.
On the eaves, a row of big red lanterns are decorated with red tulle, creating a festive atmosphere.
At the door, all kinds of luxury carriages were coming in an endless stream.
The concierge smiled and said auspicious words one after another to greet the distinguished guests who came from afar.
Zhou Ji placed Hu Changan at the gate, then took the birthday gift he had retrieved from Yahang and went into the house to greet the guests.
Hu Changan was happily alone, wandering among the guests in the room.
Familiar faces in my memory came into view one by one.
The Imperial Academy offered wine sacrifices to Kong Kebiao, a descendant of Confucius in Qufu; Geng Bingwen, the general of Zhenguo, the Marquis of Changxing; Huang Zicheng, a Hanlin scholar...
Famous figures in history are gathering together happily today, complimenting each other in a harmonious atmosphere.
Hu Changan couldn't help feeling emotional.
Perhaps this is the charm of historical travel.
Hu Changan was wandering around when he suddenly bumped into someone head-on.
Hu Changan couldn't help being stunned for a moment, quickly took a step back, leaned over slightly and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Ha, I didn't look at the road just now and accidentally bumped into you. I'm sorry."
Before Hu Changan could stand up, an angry voice came from the opposite side: "Good guy, who dares to hit me, grandpa!"
Hu Changan couldn't help but frowned.
It was my fault to hit someone, but you don't have to be so arrogant.
Hu Changan raised his head and saw a young man in black standing opposite him. He was Guo Tianhao, the son of Guo Huan, the Minister of Household Affairs.
This Guo Tianhao, like the original owner, is also a playboy.
Originally, Guo Tianhao had always been Hu Changan's little follower. Last time, after Hu Changan fell from his horse, he came to visit him carrying supplements.
However, since Hu Weiyong was demoted as the magistrate of Huating County, Guo Tianhao has never appeared in Hu Changan's sight again.
Anyway, he was a friend of the original owner, so Hu Changan didn't care too much. He didn't expect to meet him at the birthday banquet today.
When Guo Tianhao saw Hu Changan, instead of giving in, he gave a malicious smile and said, "Oh, who do I think I am? Isn't this my good big brother?"
After hearing this, Hu Changan couldn't help but frown.
This tone of voice doesn't mean anything good.
Hu Changan said calmly: "Why, seeing that my elder brother is still so arrogant, why don't you give way quickly?"
"You!" Guo Tianhao didn't expect that Hu Changan could turn against the guest like this. He was dumbfounded, and then he became furious and was about to charge towards Hu Changan with his fists raised.
"Sir, calm down, calm down. This is Mrs. Zhou's birthday party after all. No matter what, I have to give General Zhou some face!" The entourage behind Guo Tianhao quickly hugged Guo Tianhao and howled sincerely.
"Huh, I'll let you go this time." Guo Tianhao regained some sense after being blocked by his entourage, shook off the entourage's pull, and said coldly to Hu Changan with disdain, "Do you think you are still the same Mr. Hu?
, the son of a dignified prime minister?"
"You are just an ordinary son of a county magistrate now. If Zhou Ji hadn't missed his old friendship, you wouldn't even be able to enter this door now."
Although Hu Changan didn't know exactly where he offended Guo Tianhao, he could guess a thing or two blindly.
It's just that the little follower saw the boss in trouble and wanted to step on him to vent some resentment.
After all, in my memory, Hu Changan was indeed not very kind to this Guo Tianhao. He kept talking to people all day long and asked Guo Tianhao to pay for everything. Even when he went to a brothel, Guo Tianhao paid for it.
Over the years, Guo Tianhao spent at least one thousand taels of silver on Hu Changan.
However, Hu Changan did not force Guo Tianhao to become a dog licker. Hu Weiyong also contributed a lot behind the promotion of his father Guo Huan.
It was originally a matter of mutual consent between you and me, and Hu Changan didn't want to be saddled with this big pot for no reason.
And now that Guo Tianhao is jumping on his head, Hu Changan has to fight back no matter what.