The three plots of land selected are all in similar condition, all next to the river, with water and grass and hillsides, which are very suitable for pasture.

The part of the land next to the river in Lijiazhuang is less than that of Xiaowangtun, and the area of the hillside is less than that of Xiushui Village, and the overall area is about the same.

Steward Cao wanted to buy the land in Xiaowangtun, but Li Qingyou was more inclined to Lijiazhuang, and the disagreement unfolded.

"The foal likes to eat aquatic plants near the river, so the horses that grow up are more robust." Steward Cao argued with reason, what kind of ranch in his heart, this is simply a horse farm.

The third prince said that if he wanted to raise horses, he had to raise them well.

"Steward Cao, I think we raise livestock instead of fish and shrimp, even if we like to eat grass near the water, it doesn't mean that we have to go down to the river to eat the grass in the water, as long as there is a river, it is enough." Li Qingyou said unhurriedly: "In addition, more slopes are more suitable for horses to run, isn't it?" ”

"The slopes of Naxiushui Village are bigger." Steward Cao immediately climbed up the pole, in short, he didn't want the land in Lijiazhuang.

It's not that he hates Lijiazhuang, but when he went to see the land in Lijiazhuang that day, the attitude of the Li family surprised him, it turned out that Li Qingyou belonged to the Li family.

This is not good, an orphan girl is easy to control, but if there is an extra family behind this orphan girl, it will be a lot more troublesome for him, and he does not need such uncertainties.

Even if the Li clan is just some mud legs.

What he wants is that Li Qingyou is isolated and helpless, and can only rely on him to survive.

"The hillside is too big, we have war horses instead of stupid horses, and crossing the river is also a skill." Li Qingyou still came back unhurriedly, "And Lijiazhuang is closer to the county, and it is more convenient to transport materials or something." ”

In addition to these, because the Li clan of Lijiazhuang is a relative of Li Laohan after all, she can't forget the kindness of the old couple who raised her for three years, and this kindness can't repay the old couple, at least it is still okay to benefit the Li family.

Besides, Li Qingyou also understood one thing, these days, Cao Guan has done everything himself, trying to make people take him as the center, and he is the only owner in his eyes.

It's to overhaul her rhythm.

Although she has nothing to do with the Li family, she is still from the same family, and the people of the Li family will be more inclined to her side in terms of distance and proximity, which is also one of the reasons why Li Qingyou chose the Li family.

"But ......" Steward Cao wanted to continue, but was interrupted by Li Qingyou.

"If Steward Cao disagrees, you can go back and ask your third son's opinion." Li Qingyou was not interested in chirping about these meaningless things anymore, and ended the topic simply and rudely.

The blocked Cao steward was depressed, not to mention that the third prince had gone back to Fucheng a few days ago, even if he was still there, the third prince didn't need to ask at all, he said at the beginning that everything was subject to Li Qingyou's thoughts.

"Then ......" Steward Cao endured it, even if he bought land in the Li family, he had inquired, Li Qingyou was adopted, and the relationship with the Li family was not good, and she was very nervous, in this case, it was not so easy for her to grasp the overall situation.

"Let's call Xu Dibao to go to Lijiazhuang to write the paperwork for buying land?" Cao Guan said.

Li Qingyou waved his hand, "Don't worry, wait a minute, didn't you find a mason, meet them first today, and then confirm the matter of wood and stone." ”

Steward Cao was stunned, and couldn't figure out which one she was doing?

Seeing that Li Qingyou had already gone out, he was also busy following.

"Don't you have to buy land first?" Steward Cao followed behind with a nonchalant face, "Everything must be done step by step, where is it uncertain, where is the wood and stone pulled, and how is the mason going to start work?" ”

It's really hairless and can't do things well, no, it's a woman who is short-sighted.

"It's okay, it's not that you have to put on socks and then shoes when you wear shoes, it's good to do it at the same time." Li Qingyou walked in front and didn't reply, there are some things she can listen to Cao Guan, but she must insist on some major matters related to her vital interests.

Steward Cao probably also discovered this, and he would silently follow behind Li Qingyou, feeling a little unwilling, but he could only endure it.

In the next few days, Li Qingyou has been taking Steward Cao to look at the wood and stones, and brought Zhao Xiaoshan with him, after all, he is a carpenter, and he also knows about wood.

"The girder has to be stronger, in case it is sloppy and you want to die, it is better to use pine, and the others can use poplar......" Zhao Xiaoshan glanced at the gap and whispered a few words to Li Qingyou, "And the price seems to be high." ”

When he used to be an apprentice with his master, he also went to buy wood with him, and he also knew a little about the price, so they would have to buy less cheaper, and now such a large purchase is not cheap at all, which is unreasonable.

Especially the timber merchant surnamed Liu in front of him is the most cunning, often shoddy, and the timber he sent to Zhang Dashan's house last time was wrong and was beaten out by Zhang Dashan.

Looking at Steward Cao, who had been discussing various matters with the timber merchant, he must have the fault with him.

Li Qingyou nodded, "I see." ”

Zhao Xiaoshan wanted to say something more, but Li Qingyou had already walked to Steward Cao's side.

"It's easy to say the price, but you have to make sure you can't make mistakes, and you have to make sure that you send us the best wood, otherwise don't blame me for not paying for you." Steward Cao explained to the timber merchant.

The timber merchant nodded repeatedly.

Immediately, Steward Cao explained to Li Qingyou: "It's a bit expensive, but it's better for a penny than for them to fool us with defective products." ”

Li Qingyou nodded and made concessions at the right time, "I know, everything else is easy to say, the key is not to make mistakes." ”

"That's it." Steward Cao's depressed heart finally opened up a little.

The timber matter was almost finalized, and there were still stones, Li Qingyou was about to go to a nearby stone workshop in the afternoon to have a look, but was stopped by Steward Cao.

"Today's autumn, I've been busy these days, let's rest for a long time, and then the stone workshop should also go home for the holidays." Steward Cao said: "It's the same if you get up early tomorrow and go again." ”

Someone came to his house today, saying that he had sent him autumn and winter clothes, and he was followed by his favorite concubine, which made him anxious to go back for a good holiday.

Moreover, the Shen family rewards his subordinates every New Year's holiday, and if he doesn't go back, he may miss his share.

As soon as he said this, Li Qingyou remembered that today was the beginning of autumn, and when she went out in the morning, Xiaoshan Niang specially told her to go back early so that she could stick to her autumn fat.

"Okay, let's go back today, and we'll talk about it tomorrow." Li Qingyou said.

It's not far from Mao'er Hutong, Li Qingyou didn't use Cao's steward to send it, and was going to walk back with Zhao Xiaoshan, and buy some snacks and meat dishes on the way, but he was stopped as soon as he walked to the mouth of the alley......