In the early morning, there was a long queue at the south gate of Balizhuang. There were hundreds of people. Even the villagers from Qilitun came here to work. People talked about how they had reconciled with Balizhuang. No one was allowed to wear small shoes for them. Otherwise, they were allowed to wear small shoes. They wanted to talk to Captain Li to reason. The farmers carried bamboo baskets with bedding on one end and pots and pans on the other. Some farmers even brought their families with them. There were children's heads protruding from the front and back of the bamboo baskets. .
The output of farmland can be solved by a few veteran farmers. There is not much change in farmland. Except for the busy farming season, it requires a lot of manpower. Usually, a farmer can take care of dozens of acres of land. Men weed, fertilize, and prevent diseases and pests. Women spin and weave. The skills of embroidery are passed down from one generation to the next. Then they cook, grow vegetables and feed pigs at home.
The wheat in the fields is green. The ears are not yet mature. The harvest season will not come until June. People are already moving in the farmland of Balizhuang.
Li Guolou walked with two guards on the street, heading towards the south entrance of the village. He was very arrogant, with his hands behind his back. He held a horsewhip wrapped with gold wire in his hand, as if he was about to whip someone. When the villagers saw Li Guolou, they all lowered their heads and bowed. The person wearing a hat was the first to take off the hat on his head.
"Good morning, Captain Li." Various people greeted Li Guolou.
Li Guolou smiled and nodded. This was his highest courtesy. It was a return gift to the elders. To the young people, he waved his riding whip, which was so arrogant. As for the female compatriots, they carried wooden basins to show their kindness to him. Li Guolou Lou Yijue turned his head to the sky and snorted as a return gift.
Several native dogs immediately tucked their tails when they saw Li Guolou, whined in their mouths, and did not dare to bark.
Cheng Kun sighed: "Captain Li, dogs look down on people. How do the dogs here know that you are the boss?"
"Murderous." Li Guolou said two words in one word. Then he kept silent. He still imitated the way the officer Bao walked together, pacing leisurely.
Cheng Kun vented his dissatisfaction and said: "Captain Li, we are fast catchers. As long as we get the benefits, why stay here in a place full of feces? You can't do construction."
Li Guolou replied: "No. You can learn. I'll start now. Set up a team and roughly know how much money it will cost. Then I will know what's going on. In the future, people will take over and try to deceive me and make false accounts. .will be exposed by me. Traveling is even more shady. I want to take the tiger's skin and fool all the people in the capital to come here."
"Captain Li, do you have any good ideas? Let me tell you." Guard Liu Yu asked excitedly. He likes to listen to Li Guolou's meetings the most. It's like giving lectures in a school.
"Let me reveal something. In the future, there will be great archaeological discoveries here. I told you about Darwin's theory of evolution. This will be the origin of human beings. Even foreigners will come in batches. International discussion conferences will also be held here. I We want the foreigners to lose completely." Li Guolou put one hand on his hips and swung the riding crop with the other hand. There was a "pop" sound, scaring away several children following him.
How can people who are not at the same level understand what Li Guolou said. It was unclear what the officer was thinking. The two guards scratched their heads and ears and walked behind Li Guolou. Anyway, they were waiting to receive the reward. This officer was good at deception. .The ability to fool people is second to none.
The earthen wall damaged by gunfire next to the south entrance has been repaired. The only problem is that the gate has not been installed. Thick timbers are placed in a pile in the corner. Several craftsmen are doing carpentry in the open thatched shed. The saw is coming out. "Quack, quack, quack." It screamed strangely. Sawdust flew in the air.
Li Guolou covered his mouth and did not go in to see the carpenters. The thatched shed was too dirty and people would be unkempt. He waved to the supervisor Wu Gongtun.
Li Guolou pointed his riding whip at the wood on the ground and asked, "Xiao Wu, how many days do we have before we can close the door?"
Wu Gongtun was originally a member of the militia. He was a small role guard. He only suffered a minor injury. His arm was scratched by a bullet and a small hole was made. The bullet did not stay in the flesh. He was bandaged and changed. A few pairs of ointments. No side effects. I used to be a craftsman, so I was able to recover after being left behind.
"Report to Captain Li. There are still three days to ensure the completion of the task." Wu Gongtun's eyebrows were raised and his expression was high. He wanted to show off his skills in Balizhuang. If one thing is done well, Li Guolou will give him a heavier burden.
"Yeah. Very good. Xiao Wu, I'll leave the brickwork and road construction to you. Three miles of gravel roads will all be converted into brick roads. The bricks and stones will also need to be tamped with earth, paved with sand and gravel, and drained. The facilities must be carefully considered. If you want to rework it, make a plan." Li Guolou pointed to the avenue outside the village.
"Captain Li, you can't do this. Building a temple, a courtyard, or a hotel will damage the road. The road just needs to be makeshift. We need to transport large stones and wood first. Then we can build the road." Wu Gongtun replied softly. He said, "I'm afraid of hurting Li Guolou's face."
"Oh." Li Guolou touched his chin and said with a smile: "You can't tell. Xiao Wu has the talent of a general. Then we need to build the stone and wood needed to build the shrine first. Then we need to transport the two pieces of facade work first. The shrine and the Cover the bricks and decorate Balizhuang beautifully. The foundation inside can be done slowly."
"What about your house?" Wu Gongtun still asked softly.
Li Guolou coughed in his throat and replied: "Put it after Yunmeng Diaolou and decorate it more beautifully. The cement on the exterior wall is too ugly. Cover it all with a layer of fake blue bricks. This will look good and Cheap. It’s been converted into a hotel.”
"Ah. Yunmeng Watchtower has been converted into a hotel." Wu Gongtun couldn't believe it. Such a good manor should be a place for the superiors to enjoy.
"What do you know? There will be no future troubles. From now on, this place will be a tourist attraction. Just let guests live in it. If it becomes a residence, it won't let people gossip. You can also make money. Why not." What Li Guolou said is what happened after Think carefully. Don’t let others take advantage of you. Take what you have from the people and use it for the people.
Wu Gongtun nodded frequently. Anyway, he did what the superior said. He made a fortune easily. In just a few days, Wu Gongtun made a small fortune. When the construction of Balizhuang is fully launched, he will be the first batch. People who become rich.
Wu Gongtun couldn't hold it any longer and asked, "Captain Li, do you want to demolish your house?"
Li Guolou squinted and said, "What do you think?" After saying that, Li Guolou strode out of the door. He even wanted to ask him about this kind of thing. Where did he put it?
Li Guolou worked for Bao. He always killed him first and then reported. "Sheng Temple", "Yunmeng Diaolou" and "Fifteen hundred acres of fertile land". The chief did not even ask. He took care of everything. Only in this way did the chief keep him. In Balizhuang, let him make a fortune with his superiors.
Wu Gongtun understood it. If you don't understand, you can ask the team deputy Ai Hai. He followed Li Guolou tiptoely and also checked the flow of people outside the village.
Bali Village is now short of people. It needs farm laborers and people to build roads and houses. Recruitment notices are posted in all corners of the country. Even the villagers of the "enemy" Qili Tun have come to apply.
Dongqing, Sun Yue and several people were interviewing villagers. Qualified people were brought into the village in groups of twelve. Unqualified people were eliminated on the spot. Some people were happy and some were worried. An old acquaintance called out. Admitted.
Li Guolou was not surprised. He did not blame his subordinates for doing things unfairly. His first choice was to take advantage of his own family. He saw a thin man in his thirties carrying a load. There were two small children beside him. An extremely ugly woman was brushed off by her "employer" Holly. A family of four listlessly picked up their burdens and prepared to leave. The adults were scolding and the little child was crying.
"Donkey Ball, you're crying like a bird. Only King Chuang in the world is looking out for us, the common people."
"Xiao Wu, go and talk to Dongqing. The family should accept it." Li Guolou pointed in the direction with the riding crop in his hand. He couldn't bear to look at Yu.
"Hey." Wu Gongtun couldn't refute. He was thinking that this kind of thing would have to lose his waist when carrying lumber. He hired an adult and dragged a large family over. He whispered softly: "Captain Li, you still have to do it." Don't look at it. Otherwise, all the crooked melons and split jujubes will settle down in Balizhuang, affecting the varieties of Balizhuang."
"Oh. I won't say. I won't say. This is just an example." Li Guolou did not look at the long queue. He should help people according to their ability. The principle of survival of the fittest is also applicable in rural areas.
Dongqing understood the intention and flicked the riding whip. There was a "pop" sound and a crisp sound. The movements he used were exactly the same as Li Guolou. He raised his voice and said: "Hey, that person who carries the burden, don't leave. Look, uncle. Your family is pitiful. I hired you, my grandma's country bumpkin. Don't think I can't understand you when you curse people in Northern Shaanxi dialect. If you curse again, I'll beat you to death."
The man carrying the load reacted a little slowly and froze on the spot, still thinking about what was going on. The ugly woman reacted very quickly. She pushed the man next to her, causing a few wrinkles to appear on her black face and cracking her hips. Ya. said: "The father of the child, the boss wants you, but you still don't want to thank the boss."
"Bang." There was a sound. The thin man threw away the burden. The two little boys didn't care. They ran to kneel down in front of Dongqing and cried: "Thank you, Uncle Dong. I will work hard. I am very hard-working. I can last a day." Work till late.”
"Go, go, go. Get in line. I don't have time to watch your performance. Next one." Dongqing dismissed the poor man impatiently. If he wanted to hear a good word, he immediately picked up a basket. Chief Li Guolou looked behind him. Dongqing looked stern. The work is meticulous. Selecting people is like choosing a horse with a thousand li. In the long queue, the taller people are pulled out first. There is no need to queue. They are directly selected by the employer "Holly".
Li Guolou looked at this scene. He suddenly felt like he was taking a scientific examination. The Qing Empire passed the Jinshi examination. There was also a special case called "Dachao". Those Gongsheng students who did not pass the Jinshi examination had another way to become an official. The officials will select the person based on his appearance. The first-class people will be used as officials (trained to be county magistrates). The second-class people will be used as teachers. This is a pioneering work of the Qing Dynasty. There are very few people selected. The first-class people are selected from the third. Eight people are selected for the second class. Those with tall and tall faces are selected for the first class. The second class is chosen for the second class. Commonly known as the "Eight Immortals". Generally, they are selected only once every six years. It is equal to the second and third scientific examinations. There are only about 11 failed students (sometimes A few more places). Be the lucky one.
For example, if Li Guolou is "big", he is tall enough. He is almost 1.8 meters tall. He is considered a tall man. His appearance is not bad either. He only lacks a bit of majesty. He just doesn't have three strands of beard. First, he will not be able to make it. Second, Although the hope is great, this road is also difficult. There are thousands of students who have failed. You must have confidence in your appearance. Only then will you go to the Ministry of Personnel to participate in the "big selection".
Li Guolou ignored those "crooked melons and cracked jujubes". Overflowing sympathy would be looked down upon by his subordinates. He glanced at the tall and strong farmers. There was a tall man who aroused Li Guolou's interest. His face A tall, thin man with narrow eyes and a wide face with brand marks was clearly a fugitive slave from the Mongolian tribe.
This man, who was over 1.9 meters tall and about thirty years old, had a weather-beaten face with deep ravines. Li Guolou walked up to him and said with a carefree smile: "Hey, silly big man. What's your name?" Name. Which tribe do you belong to?"
"Heh heh heh heh." The tall man opened his mouth and said with a silly smile: "My name is Bater. I am a Khalkha Mongolian. I have not committed any crime. Your Majesty, we do not offend the river."
"Battle, don't deceive me. You can escape from Mobei and don't even dare to stay in the Mongolian grassland. You have not committed a crime. You are quite capable. Can you fall?" Li Guolou has a He was heartbroken. He couldn't beat Yao Cuo's deputy Zhang Zidong in wrestling. This made him very embarrassed. He always wanted to regain his place.
"Meet. Dakar Grassland Naadam Conference. I won the ranking." Battelle lowered his head and looked at Li Guolou. I didn't know what this officer had in mind.
"Oh. Very good. Wrestle with me. If you win, you can follow me and become my follower. If you lose, go farm." Li Guolou waved his riding crop and asked Battelle to follow him to Baoguchang. He wanted to test whether Battel was good. There are real materials.
"Sir, let me tell you, can you have enough to eat?" Battelle was embarrassed to speak. He looked at Li Guolou's figure and looked up and down. He knew that Li Guolou was a practicing practitioner.
"Battle, how much do you eat in one meal?" Li Guolou glanced at Battelle's tall and thin figure. He was afraid that he would be so hungry. Eat more beef and mutton. Battelle would develop sideways.
"Hmm. If it's half full, it's two pounds. If it's full, it'll fit on the table." Battelle scratched his head. He didn't dare to go too far and said how much trouble his bottomless belly had caused him.
"If you win, you will have four full meals a month." Li Guolou was secretly angry. The officer spoke eloquently and said that he could not go back on his words. When he met a loser, he was told to do nothing.
"Okay, sir. Then I'll wrestle with you." Battelle picked up a pole, carried his belongings, and followed behind Li Guolou. There were also wind chimes hanging on the pole, and the jingling bells accompanied him. .