Li Guolou watched the villagers working for a while. He was no longer interested in blowing the cold wind. He couldn't share the joys and sorrows with the people. He was born to be a general. I am a very good person. Being able to say a few inspiring words here is worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth.
Li Guolou ran down the earthen wall and said to a supervisor: "Xiao Wu, this place is left to you. I will give you three days to repair the earthen wall. The labor cost is 40 cents a day. A full dozen people are counted as 30 people." One or two hundred taels a day. An additional 300 taels of rations will be given as a subsidy. The material cost will be 50 taels. A total of fifty-five taels of silver. As for the wood for the gate, I will see it arrive in three days. Once it is done, I will reward you with another five taels. Two taels of silver. From now on, I will let you do the work of laying bricks on the earthen walls. It won't be done in three days. Don't let me see you in the future. Go back to Dongchang Alley and stand guard."
"Captain Li. I'm not bragging. I've repaired the city walls of the capital. I've seen the formations of thousands of troops. I can't do this small job well. I might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. This rammed earth is so powerful. Be particular about it..." Although Wu Gongtun is young, he has an open mouth and talks endlessly. He doesn't care whether Li Guolou wants to listen or not. He just talks and gets too close. The spittle also sprayed on Li Guolou's face.
Li Guolou spoke concisely and clearly. He patted his butt and left. He did not listen to Xiao Wu's oaths and left with a relaxed pace. He could get things done even if he worked easily. Let his subordinates do the hard work. He had money in hand. He gave command. Others use their fingers like arms.
Ai Hai and Gao Yao Wuyun followed Li Guolou. Ai Hai couldn't bear it any longer. He came closer and said, "Captain Li, you seem happy to do things like this, but you are actually a country bumpkin. How can you use money so much?" If the village asks you to be the village leader, it will cause financial losses. You have bought a good reputation and will be rewarded everywhere. What will happen to the people who take over later? If Zhou Papi uses money like you, there will be thousands of acres of fertile land."
Li Guolou spread his hands and said helplessly: "Vice Captain Ai, I can only do things like this. Calculate carefully and use an abacus to calculate accounts. I can't do it. This is called the style of the ancients."
"Which ancient person?" Ai Hai shook his head. Li Guolou, who was born in a wealthy family, did things well, but in fact it was just superficial words bought with money.
"Heshen. I remember when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River and saw the broken bridge in Hangzhou. He pointed to the other side of the West Lake and said, 'The flowers are beautiful and the moon is full, but there is one missing tower.' Emperor Qianlong also made a joke. Heshen listened and understood what the king meant. A majestic wooden pagoda was built in three days. Emperor Qianlong was extremely happy when he saw the pagoda. His ministers could be of great use. Emperor Qianlong also climbed up the wooden pagoda to play and wrote a poem to keep as a souvenir. What do you think He Shen relies on?" It is self-evident who the capable person in Li Guolou's mind is.
"Head, is that tower still there?" Gao Yaowun asked.
Li Guolou turned to look at the person behind him and said angrily: "You are a police officer. You should tell me how long the wooden tower built in three days can last."
"Hey hey hey." Gao Yao Wuyun's inner thoughts were confirmed. Speed and mass are inversely proportional. I have never seen a wooden tower without a foundation. "Head, what should we do next? Ideological mobilization work. For you. It's too easy to say. With so many people staying, do we need to farm?"
Li Guolou said: "Why not? We are staying here to complete the production work in Balizhuang. Now go to the Zhou Family Courtyard for a meeting... Don't call it this name in the future. Just call it Yunmeng Diaolou. Give me the advice Wait. What should we do next? We must use our own people as the village leader. We cannot use the few people from Balizhuang. Select a village leader first. I am not good at farming. But mobilization work is still possible. You go Invite several old farmers in the village to have a meeting together. I want to know the priorities and confirm the next main direction of attack."
"Captain Li. I think so. We have done so many things here. Muramasa should choose someone with a background as a police officer. He has a strict mouth and can be trusted. People from the militia cannot be close to his heart..."
Ai Hai hadn't finished speaking yet. Gao Yao jumped to the other side of Li Guo Building and interjected: "Boss, let my dad do it. He is in great health. He has been working for more than ten years without any problems. Although my dad doesn't know much about farming. .But he understands animals. If this strength is used to the extreme, great things can be accomplished."
Li Guolou was silent. Everyone has selfish motives. Gao Yao Wuyun also has a lot of selfish motives. He tried every means to take advantage, but there is still one way. To the north of Balizhuang is Yunmeng Mountain, which is suitable for grazing. Gao Yao Wuyun's father Qing Gertai knows the habits of animals well. With the right person, he can change the living environment.
Li Guolou thought for a moment and said: "Gao Yao is the leader. Go and invite your father. I'll talk to him first. As for whether to let him be the village leader, put it aside for now. It's just a choice. Do you understand? .”
"Zha.Tou. I'm going to pack my bags right away. I'll set off at noon. I'll lend you your horse as well. A pair of horses is faster. Hehehehehe." Gao Yao Wuyun was impatient. If he could win the title of village mayor .That will be great news. It is best for the "head" to speak up. The veteran will take action. I am afraid that the "young head" will rebel.
"No. Don't be in a hurry. I won't leave for a week." Li Guolou was reluctant to lend the bay-red horse to Gao Yaowun. He had been deceived last time. This time the old fox didn't take action.
"Stingy." Gao Yao Wuyun was angry. He then got close to Ai Hai. Which of the horses here are decent depends on the official position. After some chatter, Ai Hai agreed to lend the horse to Gao Yao Wuyun.
Before leaving, Ai Hai let out a long sigh and said, "Gao Yao caught the head and brought some pigs back. I still like to eat pork. Mutton is too smelly. I have no place to vent my anger." He didn't put Gao Yao Wuyun at all. Treat her like a woman. Even endocrinology matters are discussed in front of Gao Yaodongyun.
"I understand, Vice Captain Ai. I will buy pork, chicken and duck from Jishikou." Gao Yaowuyun promised, patting his chest.
Li Guolou's heart trembled. He said anxiously: "Gao Yao, please hurry up. The rebels have almost eaten all the livestock and poultry in Balizhuang. You'd better take a few people to Jishikou and get the livestock and poultry needed by the village." Buy it back. I'll give you the money now. Let's go." As they spoke, the three of them walked towards Yunmeng Diaolou together. They were walking in a hurry. Things were messy and too numerous to count. They did whatever they thought of. They were all in the wrong place. Official material.
"Head. That bay-red horse..." Gao Yao Wuyun refused to give up. He must regain the face he lost.
"Okay, okay, I'll lend it to you. But Gao Yao catches the head. Don't ride your horse and whip your whip. Compete with the horse thieves. There is no hope of winning." Li Guolou warned Gao Yao Wuyun. He was not around. Those who had robbed in the past A passer-by horse thief may not necessarily buy Gao Yaowun's face. Show your identity. We don't have to fight each other.
"A revolver." Gao Yao Wuyun spread his palms, taking advantage of the situation.
"Gao Yao catches the head. The ricochet is very powerful. You can't train a sharpshooter. Don't compete with long-range shooters. Don't blame me if you die." Li Guolou took off the belt around his waist, took off the holster of one of his guns, and put his revolver in his hand. Pass it to Gao Yao Wuyun.
Gao Yaowun's small eyes narrowed to a slit. He touched the silver revolver as if caressing his beloved child. He murmured to himself: "Head, next time I will take a bullet for you, give this gun to me." "
Ai Hai curled his lips and said: "Gao Yao is the head catcher. As long as you don't throw grenades on Captain Li's head, you can let Captain Li live a few more years."
"Hey, Lieutenant Commander, don't mention this matter again. Things are changing rapidly on the battlefield. I also had an idea. I will throw it at you when I get the chance. Hehehehehe." Gao Yao Wuyun smiled slyly and mingled among the people at the bottom. Someone who is at the level of a eldest sister. She hangs around the commander all day long.
Li Guolou shook his head and said nothing. The officer was full of majesty. The two-story Yunmeng Watchtower stood like a monster in the middle of Balizhuang. Li Guolou thought of something and said: "Deputy Captain Ai, I will finish the meeting later and leave it to you. Your mission is to find Zhou Papi’s furniture, farm tools, and antiques. Forget about the clothes. It’s cheaper for those mud-legged ones.”
"Oh." Ai Hai glanced at Li Guolou who was walking in front of him. He took this photo after a lot of flattery. How could Bao Yiyi not promote and reuse Li Guolou? There is no need for the officer to worry. Li Guolou is already chasing the stolen goods for Bao Yiyi. He asked involuntarily: "Captain Li. Just now the villagers said they wanted to build a shrine. Where should it be built?"
Li Guolou solemnly said: "Well, this matter is a top priority. It should be taken as seriously as farming. We will discuss it in the meeting later. Build the temple. From now on, it will be one of the best tourist attractions in Balizhuang. Do you think it would be good to put it next to the Earth Temple?"
"Put it outside the village." Ai Hai hesitated. It didn't feel too good.
Li Guolou nodded and said, "That's right there. Together with the earth god, my old father-in-law. The area is at least three times larger than the earth temple. At least."
"Money." Ai Hai couldn't help but worry about Li Guolou. He knew best how much money was left on the books. It was full of basins and bowls. It was less than two thousand taels of silver. To build an earth temple, it would cost at least five or six hundred taels of silver. As Li Guolou said, the temple should cover an area of five or six acres and have a beautiful facade. If people stop and play, it will cost at least two to three thousand taels of silver.
"I know. Money is not a problem. I have a way. Build houses and work. Many people will come. To make Balizhuang's economy take off, we need to carry out construction. I have thought about it. The immigrants who want to settle here must contribute money and efforts. Set up a joint-stock farm in Balizhuang and let everyone work together." Li Guolou had many clever ideas. He even thought of the meritorious officials and asked them to regurgitate the benefits they had gained.
Ai Hai was completely speechless. Gao Yao Wuyun asked: "Boss, you mean you want us to take out the reward money again."
Li Guolou lowered his head and walked in front. His mind was spinning rapidly. He said calmly: "Yes, Gao Yao, the chief. Ask your father to invest your dowry money in the construction of Balizhuang. The more you invest, the more you will earn." More. Your father can also build a watchtower here in the future."
Gao Yaowun thought of the three tile-roofed houses in her Jishikou home. How could they be compared with the watchtowers of the landlord Lao Cai? Her blood was flowing in her body and she had no choice but to say: "Boss, I believe you. I will move the property here when I get home." "
Ai Hai sighed: "What's good here? I can't buy anything. I can't eat well. I got tired of it after staying for a day. I just want to go back to the city to hug my wife."
Li Guolou said in a soft voice: "Ai Baldy. I can't bear to bear the child but can't trap the wolf. Tell me how much money you have. I'll think about it again and give you a house and a few acres of land."
Now the ownerless house and land in Balizhuang are all in Li Guolou's hands. He can give it to whomever he wants. The face of the Tu Emperor was completely exposed in front of his two confidants.
Ai Hai walked hesitantly behind Li Guolou, calculating in his mind. He followed Li Guolou to make a fortune. He made a lot of money. He has bought a courtyard house in the capital. He also wants to live in a big house. It seems that Not so fast. I stepped into the courtyard of Yunmeng Diaolou. I looked at the old locust tree in the courtyard. It has lush branches and leaves. Crows are circling on the old nest. The scenery here is unique.
"Third brother, hand over all my family assets." Ai Hai finally figured it out. Support Li Guolou unconditionally so that he can catch a smooth sailing in the future.
"I won't force it. Everyone has a choice." Li Guolou was a little dissatisfied that Ai Hai took so long to make a decision. His tone was full of reluctance. There were many rich and powerful women behind him to support him. .The road to success is right before your eyes. It is just unknown to the world.
"Hehehe." Ai Hai could hear the dissatisfaction in Li Guolou's words. He smiled evilly and said: "Third brother, I'm thinking about how to tell the people at home. I won't force you unless I force you. I will set an example now. It will be recorded in the public accounts. Add two hundred taels of silver."
"Hmph." Li Guolou was furious. He turned to look at Ai Hai and shouted: "Bald Ai, how dare you hide the trophies privately? What crime should you deserve?"
"Hey." Ai Hai's face was extremely ugly. He lowered his head in regret. His happiness turned into sadness. The greatest sorrow in life is this. He got too excited and fell into a big somersault. He forgot that Li Guolou was a magic catcher who could pinch and calculate. .Don't bring it upon yourself. If you disclose the results of cleaning up the battlefield, it is inevitable that you will have one hundred taels of silver confiscated.
Gao Yao Wuyun looked at this scene. He beat his chest with regret and almost cried. He vowed secretly: In the future, she will clean up the battlefield. She will be the first one. She will not make money from dead people. I am sorry to the ancient Mongolian ancestors.