Xiangzi, since he has lost the shackles of county affairs, his life has been easy. On the Kong family's side, he is mainly responsible for purchasing goods from Qitai. Due to the turmoil of the times, thieves of all sizes are everywhere. Although Qitai is only more than 100 miles away from Fuyuan, it often teaches bandits and thieves, and the road is sparsely populated.

Ordinary merchants do not dare to go to Qitai alone to purchase. Even if you make an appointment with a few, carrying a big knife and a gun, and bluffing and risking, most of them are more than lucky. Therefore, for a while, the shortage of goods was high, and the market was also depressed.

As the saying goes, wealth is in danger. According to the current situation, Xiangzi made a bold proposal to Mr. Kong: from Qitai, a large-scale dumping of goods several times, and the Confucian warehouse into a wholesale station for goods.

Old man Kong, of course, knows that this is a way to make money. Moreover, he was convinced that since Shoko dared to think about it, there would definitely be a way to deal with the bandits. So, I decided to take out the old foundation and batch the goods ruthlessly.

Seeing the old man's bold support, Xiangzi had a number in his heart. He made an appointment with Shuzhen, transferred the No. 20 people from the elm nest, set up two machine guns, and drove to Qitai. Along the way, there were also spies from all walks of life, and the roe head rat brain approached to find out the news.

When I saw the sturdy escort and the neat and beautiful guys in my hands, I learned that it was the original team that destroyed the bandits not long ago. The turtle, who had been frightened for a long time, cowered in the shadows, not daring to show his face. I'm afraid that the caravan will turn around and kill itself again. After a few trips, I didn't let go of a shot, and the goods were shipped back smoothly.

For a while, not only did all the shops get on the goods, but the Kong family still made a lot of money in the case of cheap delivery.

Since then, in addition to taking his brothers twice a month to take the goods, Xiangzi has nothing more than to go to the Thousand Buddha Cave to listen to the scriptures and sit in meditation, or accompany Xiaohai to frolic in his spare time. Sometimes, I simply take my mother and son to live in the elm nest for a few days.

After dinner, Zhao Xiaotian pushed the door and walked in. Behind him, followed by the iron egg wife brother Shao Youcai.

Zhao Xiaotian changed his previous style of giggling and laughing, and looked like an elder, and said to Xiangzi: "There is one thing I have to explain to my brother clearly." ”

Seeing his serious appearance, Xiangzi smiled a little unaccustomed and muttered: "What does the eldest brother have, just say it directly, and make it serious." ”

Zhao Xiaotian still had a flat face and said, "In the past, when you were on an errand in the Yamen, I never said anything. Now, you and I are both civilians, and we should give you a secret. ”

Xiangzi looked a little anxious and said with a wry smile: "Oh, my brother, can you just be a little more serious, when will you become a mother-in-law and mother-in-law." ”

Zhao Xiaotian didn't pay attention to him, waved his hand at Shao Youcai and said, "Come on." ”

So, Shao Youcai took out a hardcover account book, scratched a few pages, held it up in front of Xiangzi and said: "Since the land was opened up and farmed, the harvest in the first two years has been flat. From the third year onwards, in addition to rations, there are dividends. Under the unanimous deliberation of the brothers, you were ranked ahead of Village Chief Zhao as the first person to accept the red. From the first dividend to the end of last year, you received a total of 3,853 yuan and four corners and eight cents in your name. ”

When Xiangzi heard this, he stood up in surprise and shouted, "What are you doing here?" I don't work in the village, why do I pay dividends? Also in the first place. ”

Zhao Xiaotian calmly waved his hand to let Xiangzi sit down, pretended to be an old man, and said, "Without you, there would be no Yushuwozi Village, let alone today's brothers." You didn't treat your brothers as outsiders, and your brothers have long regarded you as a member of the village. ”

After a pause, Chong Xiangzi smiled mysteriously, and then said: "Next year, I will be busy with spring planting, and I plan to build a courtyard house for you in the east of the village." Thinking of your rules and not teaching, you put two houses in one courtyard. You and Jiugu love to live and live, so that every time you come, you have to crowd around. From now on, this is your home. ”

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Shuzhen, who had been sitting silently behind Shoko.

Xiangzi smiled helplessly and said, "As the saying goes, the eldest brother is the father." It seems that I have no choice but to follow my eldest brother's arrangement, and I will pay for the house. ”

Zhao Xiaotian looked disdainful, waved his hand, and said, "No, no." Since the beginning of the dividend, the village has made various contributions. The maintenance cost has not been touched at all, and it is used to build a house. Besides, it's all my own brothers who work, and it doesn't cost a lot of money. ”

Shoko didn't say anything more, but felt warm in her heart.

The small ancient city settled down and the two of them were evacuated, and the family squeaked for a few days, and when they saw that they couldn't hide it, they had to tell the truth about the big man.

The mother hugged her head and cried for a while, and her emotions slowly eased.

In my mother's opinion, since the day her son was arrested, he has been a dead person who has not been buried. Now, to be able to have a name to go, it can be regarded as Hu Da's kindness. Besides, not only did the government issue a pension, but the Xiaogucheng family treated their mothers and mothers as outsiders.

What made her feel even more comfortable was that Xiao Gucheng and Hai Qu were eyebrows and eyebrows all day long, as if they were glued together, and they were inseparable. Looking at the affectionate appearance of the two of them, I feel that there is hope for the future. Mao Eryan has already called her sister-in-law behind her back. Looking at the sweet appearance of the two babies, the old people of the two families couldn't sit still.

Ma Fugui looked at the sky and mentioned the baby to Hai Niang, but he didn't expect that people were waiting for this. The two hit it off, and they both wanted the baby to get married as soon as possible. Right now, the two families are stirring spoons in one pot. According to the meaning of Hai Wai Niang, those customs rules are exempted.

But Ma Fugui said that he couldn't do anything, so he had to invite a matchmaker, prepare a four-color ceremony, and officially propose marriage.

Then, a grand engagement was held (commonly known as a pendant), a generous bride price was given, and a "matchmaker" was invited to plan the wedding and choose a date.

Xiangzi Shuzhen and Zhao Xiaotian Iron Egg are the ancient cities that came to the first day. Seeing that people were busy preparing for tomorrow's banquet, they couldn't intervene. So, I met with the old people, leaving Shuzhen to talk to tomorrow's sister-in-law, and the three of Xiangzi went to Zhang Changfa to play.

The bride asked Shuzhen and Zhang Hongjie, dressed up beautifully, to marry relatives in the east of the city.

As soon as the new car turned, Ma Fugui wore a torn leather jacket, tied a straw rope around his waist, and plastered his face with the bottom of the pot. The wife's face was also red and white, and she wore a floral cotton jacket, and was blocked at the entrance of the alley under the push and embrace of a group of laughing men and women.

In the midst of the frolicking and commotion, Ma Fugui was put on the rope that had been prepared long ago, and pulled the new car with the horse. But the wife had to twist in front of the car. The alley, which was not spacious, was crowded by the frolicking crowd for a while.

The Hui people's banquet is eaten relatively quickly.

After the "Nine Bowls and Three Elements" were served, everyone let each other eat a few bites, and some people began to take out the handkerchiefs that had been prepared, picked up a few real dishes and wrapped them, saying that they were brought to the elderly at home. The others dispersed one after another. Unlike the banquet of the Han people, once the wine is entangled, there is no length or shortness.

Hearing that Xiangzi had arrived in the ancient city, County Magistrate Zhang sent Secretary Wang to invite him.

After greeting each other for a few words, County Magistrate Zhang went straight to the topic: "I heard that County Magistrate Liu left Fuyuan, so you didn't do anything in the county office?" Simply, come to me, the position is yours to choose. ”

Xiangzi smiled apologetically and said, "I'm helping my father-in-law take care of the warehouse, and I want to do some business in a down-to-earth manner." ”

County Magistrate Zhang's face was slightly cold, and he said with some emotion: "It seems that I am still blessed." ”

After a moment of silence, County Magistrate Zhang sighed lightly and said, "Okay, everyone has their own ambitions, if you figure it out one day, you can come to me at any time." ”

Xiangzi said with some emotion: "County Magistrate Zhang, if you have a useful place for me in the future, you will do your best to do your best." ”

County Magistrate Zhang took a sip of tea, livened up the atmosphere, and said slowly: "You are on the Western Front, and I have heard about the matter of shaking the bandits and thieves."

Recently, there has been a lot of pause on the road, which can be regarded as a favor for me. ”

Xiangzi didn't say anything, only smiled honestly and gratifyingly.