The guest of honor was seated, and the smoke and tea were ready.

Li Yan said: "Uncle Jiang, you and Boss Jiang came to me, are you going to fight something?" ”

Jiang Haiyang saw that he took the initiative to ask, and immediately did not hide it, and said: "My parents have passed away for many years, and they have not erected a monument for them. ”

"I wonder if Master Li can help?"

As he spoke, he looked at Li Yan worriedly.

"Uncle Jiang came to me, he looked up to me!" Li Yan said politely, and then said briskly: "I have accepted this matter!" ”

I didn't even ask the price, so I just agreed.

Li Yan's refreshment surprised Jiang Haiyang.

Didn't you say that you don't work as a stonemason? Why did you say yes?

He looked at Li Zhengwei with some puzzlement.

Li Zhengwei didn't expect Li Yan to agree as soon as he could, and he was also puzzled.

That's a good thing, though.

Jiang Haiyang said happily: "Master Li, thank you so much, how to calculate the salary?" ”

Li Yan was about to speak, but Jiang Xiaobai interjected.

"Dad, let's not talk about the price first, we can't let Master Li suffer."

Li Yan glanced at Jiang Xiaobai gratefully, if he really wanted him to speak first, it was really hard to say.

If you say less, you will suffer a loss.

said too much, worried about offending Jiang Xiaobai.

I have to sigh, Boss Jiang is really Boss Jiang, no wonder the business can be so big.

A sentence not to let Master Li suffer not only resolved his embarrassment, but also felt like giving himself a reassurance.

Li Yan said with satisfaction: "It's easy to talk about wages." ”

Jiang Haiyang glanced at Jiang Xiaobai angrily, in his opinion, no matter how much the price is, it is better to make it clear first.

How can there be such a sloppy eye?

But his son has spoken, and Li Yan has said the same, so it is not easy for him to continue.

After all, the son is a man with a head and a face, and he can't tear down the platform.

I had to say, "Then it's troublesome Master Li." ”

Li Yan waved his hand, "Uncle Jiang, you're polite, may I ask what kind of monument you want to make?" ”

In the countryside, there are the simplest token tablets, and there are also more complex three-link tablets, five-link tablets, seven-joint tablets, and even nine-joint tablets.

The so-called "several couplets" refers to the tombstone in addition to the main monument, but also add some small stele stones, some one layer, some two or more layers, each layer has a stele cap and other collocation combinations, so that the tombstone is grand and rich in layers, and the shape is also extremely beautiful.

Generally speaking, ordinary people only play the token tablet, if there are more descendants, a single token tablet stone can not be engraved with the name of so many filial sons and grandsons, then increase the ear tablet, add a few pieces, plus the main tablet, together called several tablets.

In addition, the more the monument, the more it shows the strength of the descendants, after all, the cost of the monument is also high.

Jiang Haiyang discussed this matter with Jiang Haitian and Jiang Haibo, and said: "I want to build two five-joint monuments." ”

Li Yan was surprised, the Wulian Monument is a very high standard, and it costs a lot of money.

But when I thought of Jiang Xiaobai's identity, I was relieved.

He groaned slightly and said, "The two triptych monuments are not a small project, but I am afraid that it will take more than half a year to complete." ”

In the past, it was not easy to make a stele in the countryside, mainly to smooth the stele, especially the part of the middle lettering, to be as smooth and tidy as a mirror.

In addition, the inscriptions on the stele should also be ground out.

And at that time, there were very few tools for grinding.

In Qingzhou, the grinding stele is usually scraped with a hoe to dig the field, and the real slow work produces fine work.

Jiang Haiyang also knew about this, and said: "There is no hurry in time, Master Li just fights slowly." ”

Li Yan asked, "When did that start?" ”

Jiang Haiyang said: "This depends on when Master Li is convenient, and I can do it at any time." ”

Li Yan said: "Is the stele stone optional?" ”

To build a monument in the countryside, the first thing is to choose stones, to choose granite with hard stones, and at the same time to be of the right size, easy to mine and process.

Jiangwan does not have a suitable stone for the monument.

In the past, Jiangwan people usually went to other villages to find stones.

Moreover, in this era, transportation was not convenient, and usually stonemasons would go to a place not far from the stone mining, build a thatched hut nearby, and then build a monument in it.

After the monument is finished, we will find a way to transport it back.

Jiang Haiyang said: "Regarding the stele stone, you have to trouble Master Li to help find it, you are experienced and know where the stone is good." ”

Li Yan said: "That's okay, I'll go to Hejiashan to take a look in the past few days, choose the stone, and then ask Uncle Jiang to take a look." ”

Jiang Haiyang was overjoyed when he heard this, and said, "Then it's troublesome for Master Li." ”

Li Yan waved his hand and said politely: "Uncle Jiang doesn't need to be so polite, I often look for stones, I know that the stones in Hejiashan are very good, I saw a few pieces last time, and I think it's good to make a monument, I'll go and ask whose stone it is, and then talk to the master." ”

Jiang Haiyang thanked him again.

Jiang Xiaobai said: "Master Li, please go and talk about how much money you need, you can tell my father when the time comes." ”

Li Yan nodded.

Naturally, he doesn't have to pay for these expenses.

Often, he makes a little money in the process.

But this time, he didn't plan to make that money.

"I'm also familiar with Hejiashan, tell them about it, I won't want a few dollars."

Jiang Haiyang said: "Master Li, your name is outside, and they all give you face." ”

Li Yan was happy when he heard this, and said politely, "Speaking of fame, it has to be Boss Jiang." ”

Haha, "Who doesn't know Boss Jiang's name now." ”

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and didn't answer.

Li Yan didn't feel embarrassed, and continued: "When mining stones on the side of Hejia Mountain, it is estimated that I will have to find a few people to help, and when I build the monument, I will take two apprentices to fight. ”

Jiang Haiyang said: "Everything is arranged by Master Li, and I will pay the money that should be paid." ”

Li Yan nodded.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at him and asked, "Master Li, how long have your two apprentices been with you?" ”

When Li Yan heard this, he thought that Jiang Xiaobai was worried about his apprentice's craftsmanship, and said: "Boss Jiang, don't worry, the two apprentices have been with me for seven or eight years, and they both have seven or eight points of my skills. ”

After speaking, he also emphasized: "They are just doing it, carving and carving, I do it all myself." ”

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Master Li, you misunderstood, I didn't doubt the level of your apprentice, I just wanted to find out." ”

Li Yan didn't believe it in his heart, and said: "No, Boss Jiang wants to know something, just say it." ”

Jiang Xiaobai said: "Then I'm not welcome, in your industry, in addition to you, Wu Hua, and Zhang Chenggang, who else is more capable?" ”

Li Yan was stunned for a moment, a little confused about Jiang Xiaobai's thoughts, and asked tentatively, "Boss Jiang, is he still going to find someone else?" ”

After all, it takes a long time to hit two five-panel monuments, and if the main family can't wait, find a class of masters to fight another one, and two classes of people play at the same time, which can shorten the time by half.