With the arrival of the winter moon, the weather is getting colder and colder, and fewer and fewer merchants are going to Zhangjiacun Commune to place orders. Caravans from Zhangjiacun Commune are also returning from various places, and boxes of money are being brought to the commune.
After placing them in the warehouse, Xiaoyu and Xiaolan were tapping the abacus to record the money put into the warehouse.
"Sister Xiaoyu, the total amount of ironware, furniture, and wood put into the warehouse this time is 315 taels of copper and 415 taels of silver." Xiaolan handed the account book to Xiaoyu and said.
"Okay, this time the sugar factory put into storage a total of 630 guan of copper coins and 730 taels of silver; the paper mill put into treasury 500 guan of copper coins and 350 taels of silver." Xiaoyu and Xiaolan exchanged bills.
Calculate it again.
"Sister Xiaoyu, our Zhangjiacun has really changed a lot this year. I feel like I'm dreaming." Xiaolan stretched her waist and sighed when she saw the gratifying figures on the account.
"As long as you have Young Master here, things will get better and better in the future. We will also check the original accounts this month so that we can give year-end bonuses to everyone." Xiaoyu also said happily.
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"Cunzheng, how long until we can get to Zhangjiacun?" On the official road from Xuzhou to Chang'an, three carriages stopped at the roadside to rest. The two workshops in Xiao County were already on track, so Zhang San wrote to the village.
Zheng and Su Xin came back, leaving Zhang Zheng in charge.
"Miss Su Xin is almost here. At this rate, I guess I can make it back for lunch tomorrow noon." Cun Zheng looked at Zhangjia Village in the distance, feeling as if he was longing for his hometown.
"I heard that many masters came to Zhangjiacun School, and everyone in our village went to learn literacy. I really want to go back and see it soon!"
"Haha, it's all thanks to your lordship. From now on, everyone in Zhangjia Village will be able to read and write!" Muramasa said happily, thinking back to the time when Zhang San and himself said that some industries were completed, and they would be able to honor their ancestors in the future.
, Shining on the lintel, now this sentence has been realized.
The common people who live in the fields all year round and dig food in the land think about how to fill their stomachs every day. If they don’t go hungry or freeze in winter, they will have a good life. I never thought that one day I would be able to walk into it.
School, learning knowledge and culture, how can it not make people sigh.
"Muramasa, it's time for us to set off, otherwise we won't be able to reach the next town to rest before dark."
The village leader heard the reminder from villager Zhang Laosi, looked up at the sky, and then shouted for people to continue on their way.
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"Sir, today's accounts have been calculated. This month's income is nearly 10% more than last month." That night Xiaoyu reported today's commune accounts to Zhang San.
"Yes, our commune is going to have a prosperous year this year! Recently, you and Xiaolan have also worked hard to calculate all the previous accounts, and the year-end bonus of each worker, manager, and factory owner must also be calculated in advance. Thank you for your hard work.
It’s been a year, but I still want to make everyone happy.”
"Okay, sir, do you really want to post these accounts by then?" Xiaoyu asked.
"The commune emphasizes fairness, justice and openness, and accounts are particularly important. Letting everyone know the commune's operating conditions over the past year can also increase everyone's enthusiasm and enthusiasm for work." Zhang San replied.
"Okay, sir, I understand. We are really lucky to have such a good master like you."
"What's wrong with being the master of the family? Besides, you are also a member of our family." Zhang San said with a smile.
After hearing this, Xiaoyu was very moved. Just as she was about to say something, her little sister hurried in: "Third brother, can Sister Suxin and Muramasa arrive tomorrow?"
"You! I've asked you three times. The time should be up tomorrow." Zhang San replied helplessly.
"That's good. Now our family is complete again. Sister Xiaoyu, do you have anything else to do? Come to my room if you have nothing to do. Let's think about hosting a welcome party for Su Xin?"
"Okay, sir, I'll go out first. If you need anything, call me again."
"Okay, you go, there's nothing going on. Little sister, sister Xiaoyu has been tired for a day, so don't pester her too late."
"I know, third brother, let's go." After saying this, the younger sister took Xiaoyu and ran away.
Zhang San shook his head and smiled. This kind of life is what he wants. How happy the family is. When Ke Ying comes next year, it will be even better.
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"Miss, do you miss County Uncle Zhang again?" Xiaoyan joked in the inner courtyard of the house when she saw her young lady sitting alone on the bench and looking at the moonlight outside the window.
"I think your skin is itchy and you're asking for a beating!" Fang Keying's thoughts were revealed and she let out an embarrassment and got into a mess with Xiaoyan.
"Miss, the last time Mr. Erlang took Mr. Zhang to Pingkangfang, he gave him a good lesson. But it's funny to say that Mr. Zhang actually wrote you such a long letter to apologize. See
Miss Lai is very important to County Uncle Zhang!" After playing around for a while, Xiaoyan said to Fang Keying.
"Humph! How could the second brother take him to a place like that? Fortunately, Mr. Zhang..." Fang Keying's face turned slightly red and she was embarrassed to continue.
"Miss, County Uncle Zhang's poem "Die Lian Hua" is very famous, but it's a pity that it was written by the wrong person." Xiaoyan sighed.
"You! Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm tired. Let's go to bed first." Fang Keying's eyes were a little dim. Although he knew from Fang Yiai that Zhang San didn't mess around, he was drunk and was forced to go by a few people.
, but somewhat unhappy.
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Since Suxin and Muramasa would be home today, Xiaoyu and Xiaomei did not go to the commune and were waiting at home.
The two women discussed it for most of the night last night, and this morning they informed Zhang San that they would have hot pot tonight so that Su Xin could be cleansed.
"Is this what you guys have just discussed?" Zhang San asked speechlessly.
"Then what if?" the younger sister said matter-of-factly.
"Okay, but there are no vegetables this season, which is a pity." There are no greenhouse vegetables at this time, so you can eat out-of-season vegetables.
"It doesn't matter, let's eat more meat!" The younger sister was open-minded and could not forget the deliciousness of hot pot.
At some point, it started to rain heavily outside, so Zhang San and his little sister played backgammon, with Xiaoyu advising her on the side.
"Oh, third brother, you are so shameless, how can you sneak attack, how can I block it?"
The little girl saw four sunspots on a diagonal line on Zhang San, frowned and shouted.
"This is called a war that never tires of deceit, but even if you start to block this place, it's too late. I can also form five in a row." Zhang San laughed.
"Sister Xiaoyu, you can't just keep silent. You agreed to be my adviser." The younger sister said with a grimace when she saw Xiaoyu having fun at the side.
Originally, Zhang San wanted to play chess with his little sister, but this girl couldn't learn it no matter how hard she taught her, and she became obsessed with backgammon.
"Sir, Muramasa and the others are back and are heading to the mansion." Zhang Fu ran in and said.
"Oh, great, let's go and take it." Zhang San put the chess piece there and took Xiaoyu and the younger sister to the gate. He happened to see Su Xin and Muramasa getting off the carriage in front and behind.
"Sister Su Xin, I miss you so much!" The younger sister rushed to Su Xin and gave her a big hug.
"Sir, the old man is finally back." Muramasa smiled and saluted Zhang San and said hello.
"Muramasa, you have worked hard all the way. Come in quickly, Su Xin, little sister and Xiaoyu, please stop standing outside and come in quickly."
"Hello, sir!"
Su Xin smiled and said hello to Zhang San.
"It'll be nice to come back. Our family will be reunited. Come in quickly." Zhang San said happily.
Hearing Zhang San's gentle words, Su Xin was very moved and followed her little sister and Xiaoyu into the house.