It was also their luck that before the ship on which Zhao Fujin went to buy porcelain came back, a large group of foreign merchants from the ocean came to Hepu Town, and this caravan was composed of the original old customers and a few new merchants. The people of the town would meet such a completely different looking race every two or three years, and they had long been accustomed to it, and only some who had not seen a foreigner would watch from afar. It's not as big a sensation as when the four foreigners came over to watch.

This year, because of Chen Xin, a few people who can talk proficiently in foreign languages, it is very convenient for these guests who come from afar, and one of them is ecstatic to see Chen Xin and them. It turned out that among some of the people who came this time, there was a young man who had studied in the same church-run school as Chen Xin for five years, and they not only knew each other, but also had some contacts. Encountering old people in other places is not only a beautiful story that only the Han people in the Central Plains will think they have, but also have the same feeling among these foreigners who are far away from their homeland.

This kid who is about the same age as Chen Xin, in front of Chen Xin and them, grunted non-stop, as if he wanted to finish his words for several lifetimes in this moment. Of course, Chen Xin was also very happy to have such a friend from afar, and enthusiastically took them around to have fun.

Because the inventory of the Erya family was not much, Chen Xin and the others left two people to teach at home, and the others took these foreign businessmen to the surrounding places separately to buy some goods that they were suitable to take back. As soon as they delayed, they just in time for Chen Fujin to come back with a cabin full of porcelain. Compared to porcelain, it is bulky and fragile. These foreign merchants preferred silk and tea. The tea they needed had already been purchased in the south, and they had only to come to the Wang family to buy the royal family's silk products, fur clothes, knitted sweaters, high-end towel products, etc., to fill the rest of the cabin. Just because the Wang family did not have much inventory, they temporarily increased the amount of silk and took it away. Because they bought silk this time, the Wang family helped to build a bridge. As a result, their purchase price is half cheaper than in previous years, and the price of four truckloads can now fill six ships.

Of course, these people were happy and grateful, and when they saw that the ship containing porcelain returned from the Wang family was too heavy, and it was obvious that it could not withstand the stormy waves in the sea, they all took the initiative to help vacate part of their own cabin and exchange some of the Wang family's porcelain into it. Also because of this thing. Let Erya know that he is really doing things with his enthusiasm alone, and there are many people who are confused. Fortunately, the Wang family was lucky, just before they set off. sent such an experienced caravan over from the sea, and this time Erya's heart was right. In order to make their return journey more complete, he earnestly invited these foreigners to wait for the return of the royal caravan. I hope they must come together. was so kindly invited by Erya. These foreigners were very happy to promise that they would definitely come with them as guests.

The caravan that was going to sea has not been sent away here, but the caravan led by Xiaohu has already arrived at Qujiaao.

The two brothers, Peng Yunhai and Peng Yunjiang, got the message and waited at the intersection early. Seeing the number of the royal caravan raised by the owner, he rode up to meet him.

"Owner! You've had a hard time along the way, haven't you? ”

Xiaohu smiled bitterly: "Hey! Who knew that the river was being built over there and the road was being built here! There were holes dug everywhere along the way, and there was no other way to go. What a sin! ”

It turned out that the families near the river were all requisitioned to build river dams, and the state capitals far from the river in the inland areas were not idle. asked the Ministry of Industry for cement, and recruited people and materials to build roads.

Some of the migrant workers they conscripted. Many of them were originally built on the cement road in Qujiaao, and after the government learned about it, they were all arranged to be the deputies of the head of the Ministry of Engineering. Because of their proposal, when the road was built, it was not dug up one by one, but as Qujiaao did when the road was built, a road was divided into left and right halves. Half of the road is reserved for walking, and the other half is dug deep with stones, paved with stones, and poured cement. Otherwise, Xiaohu and they would have no way to go, although they suffered a little along the way, but everyone came over smoothly.

Peng Yunjiang replied: "I got a letter, saying that the official road in front of me is being built, but you can still drive." Thinking that you would have to come here in person anyway, I didn't inform you about it. ”

Xiaohu nodded: "Your idea is right, you just notified me, and I still have to come." However, if you let me know in advance, I can also prepare in advance, bring two large planks, and use the big planks to catch the car in places where there are too big potholes. This time, we bought the two large planks of wood in the roadside village and asked a carpenter to help make them. ”

Peng Yunjiang bowed his head in shame and replied in a low voice: "I was wrong!" I will definitely tell the owner if there is anything in the future! ”

Xiaohu patted Peng Yunjiang on the shoulder, "Very good!" If you have something to say in the future, try to say it, don't speculate in your heart, then it is very likely that you will make a mistake! ”

"Yes! Landlord! ”

Xiaohu arranged the convoy and followers to live in the roadside inn run by Qujiaao, and walked back with the Peng brothers to their new home.

He hadn't been here for nearly four years, and he really didn't recognize it now.

The wide concrete road is lined with already tall poplar trees, and even if there is heavy snow, you will not get lost in the snow because of these two rows of tall trees. In the hot summer months, there is a canopy like a large umbrella, so pedestrians walk in it to cool and refresh, and will not suffer from heat stroke due to direct sunlight or too high temperatures.

Three feet away from the two rows of trees, on each side there was a flower bed built on the bank of a canal, and below the flower bed was a canal. The canal is flanked by a cement embankment with a slight slope. On both sides of the embankment are flower beds with the height of adult calves. Looking further to both sides, there are houses a few feet away. The dwelling was built very neatly, from the east end to the west end, just like the road in front of you, like a straight line torn down.

Xiaohu looked at such a house, and felt a little unsure. asked the Peng Yunjiang brothers, who knew the inside story at the beginning: "If this house is built like this, if it catches up with the flood in the mountains, won't it be washed away?" ”

Peng Yunhai replied: "Probably not!" Several of the mountains behind us have already been surveyed. Every year, there are mudslides that come down in a few places, and all of them have canals, both open and culverts. The reservoir is the largest flood area in the area, and large sluices and drainage channels have been built. After a few heavy rainstorms last year, we didn't have anything to do here. ”

"In that case, then it's fine! What I'm afraid of is that once something happens, you will have to take care of it at that time! "I've heard it's fine. Xiaohu was relieved.

Bypassing the houses on the north side of the cement road, you can see the land that their royal family has cultivated, except for the hollow land, there are no crops. All for grazing. In other flat areas, potatoes, cotton, tomatoes, white sorghum (for sugar production), red sorghum, corn, millet, and other high-yield grains are planted here.

Thinking of the lack of personnel this year, the rest of the Wang family's own family was too late to cultivate. Looking for a lot of people who borrowed from here. He thanked the Peng brothers: "Listen to a few brothers from my own family go back and say." This year, we have to help them plant, otherwise their land would not have been able to be planted. You have all worked hard, and at the end of the year, I want to give you a reward of two taels of silver each. ”

Peng Yunjiang thought about that at that time, in order to grab seeds, everyone was not enough, so they had to get up early and work in the dark and work with lanterns. For half a month, I couldn't sleep for two hours every day. Later, I was able to fall asleep with a hoe. Although the Wang family has given a lot of wages as compensation, this matter is for the owner. They should be doing their own work. Unexpectedly, the owner not only did not blame them, but also rewarded everyone. He was startled at first, and then he understood what the owner meant. It's nothing more than here, what the Wang family wants is to support each other, and everyone has to be good, not to take care of each other's good.

"No matter how hard we worked, even in those few days, we could still get through it. However, those of them who came out of the army did a great job, and in the end, we couldn't stand, and they could still drive the car to light seeds and apply dung. If it weren't for them, we would probably end up with thousands of acres of land that would not be able to grow crops. I hope the owner can praise them in person this time! ”

It is certain to encourage outstanding employees, of course Xiaohu also knows this truth, he thought about it and replied: "That's it! I'll invite you to dinner tomorrow night. You ask them if they want to learn to eat roasted whole sheep around the fire like the prairie? Or is it like our family, where everyone gathers around the table to eat shabu-shabu? ”

Hearing about the dinner, the two brothers of the Peng family were also happy. They have been here for so long, because the main family is no longer with them, and it is not easy for them to take the initiative to engage in such a ruin thing as a dinner. Even during the New Year's holidays, they only add two meat dishes, and each person gives a pot of wine. Fortunately, there is meat in the food every day, and everyone can eat to their heart's content, but no one is uncomfortable with meat gluttony.

"Owner! As for how to eat this dinner, I guess they don't care, I'm afraid you need to prepare some good wine. They have to drink a few small glasses of wine every day, but they can't afford to drink good wine. During the Chinese New Year last year, you asked someone to send you a few large vat of wine, but they were addicted to drinking. Now waiting for the Chinese New Year every day, you can send a few more cylinders to them to satisfy their hunger. ”

Xiaohu smiled and joked: "It's not easy to drink?" You have as many as you want. I immediately sent a message and asked the wine seller in the state capital to send it over. I'm just afraid that if they drink too much, they won't be beautiful! ”

Peng Yunhai is more honest, and he will take everything others say seriously. Hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, no!" They are very measured, and they only need a pot of wine sent by the owner during the New Year's holidays, and they will not ask for more than one glass of wine. ”

Seeing his serious confession, Xiaohu didn't know how to continue. I had to smile and look at the various canals that had been built around me, crisscrossing and of different sizes and depths. Thinking that the canals and reservoirs in my house are full of fish, loaches, yellow eels and other aquatic products, I can't help but ask, "Can this canal raise fish?" ”

Peng Yunjiang has long wanted to raise fish in the canal, but unfortunately, there is no place to buy fish fry here. When he saw that the owner was thinking of him, he immediately became energetic: "I have always wanted to raise fish, shrimp, loach, and yellow eels in the reservoir and these canals above, but I can't buy seedlings anywhere. I'm wondering if I can ask you to find a way to send some over! ”

Xiaohu agreed with Peng Yunjiang's idea: "Yes! Your idea is very good! It's a waste of not raising fish in such a big reservoir, and after spring next year, I will find a way to send you fish fry, shrimp fry, loach, and yellow eel. In the future, the production income will be divided into 10% for you, and I will give 10% to the employees who specialize in fish farming and fishing. These personnel are chosen by you, and those who know how to row are preferred. ”

Peng Yunhai picked up the conversation next to him: "The owner! This person does not need to be separated, they can do farm work and raise fish at the same time. ”

Since this side is in their hands, Xiaohu has no intention of seizing power, and immediately replied with a smile: "Okay!" You can arrange it however you like, as long as you don't delay business. (To be continued.) )

PS: At noon on Saturday, eating fish was stuck in the throat by a fish bone, and I was guilty of the boss! Still taking medicine to this day. There was also some delay in the update! Sorry! Sorry, sorry!