Under Fan Wencheng's arrangement, Shen Shikui's family was arranged in a newly built small mansion in the southeast of the military zone.

It is neatly built on both sides of the road.

The original intention of the construction of these houses was to improve the living environment of middle and lower officers.

Therefore, the construction is relatively good, and there is no shoddy construction.

"This is the area where the middle and lower class generals live, and you live here for the time being."

Kong Youde handed the key to Shen Shikui.

"Thank you for leading the way."

Shen Shikui clasped his hands into fists and said with a grateful face.

He saw that Yang Chengying, as the coach, was still living in the camp.

It was natural to think that I was going to live in a camp, but I didn't expect to be able to live in such a nice house.

"This is a military stronghold, and I have a few ugly words ahead."

Kong Youde didn't seem to buy it at all, and still said in a businesslike tone:

"First, don't run around when it's dark. If we don't get the password, we are shot by the sentry, but we are no wonder.

Second, don't wander around on weekdays. Most of the women here have a lot of inconveniences.

Thirdly, if there is something, you can tell the patrol soldier, and he will tell his superiors and relay it for you. ”

After the three finished speaking, Kong Youde left directly.

The two guards who came with him, put the tray in front of the house, and also left.

When they walked away, Shen Shikui let out a long breath.

"Father, shall we live here in the future?" Shen Yirong asked.

"Stay for a short time, wait until I read these accounts and keep them in mind."

Shen Shikui told a lie and didn't dare to tell his wife and daughter, they were already hostages.

Dou asked, "Then, what about the servants who came with us?" ”

"On the way here, I have already asked General Kong. He will bring some maids and servants for us to use.

For the rest, the men were assigned to the boot barracks; Women weave to the weaving workshop. ”

Shen Shikui explained.

Goose plucking!

The mother and daughter looked at each other, a little crying and laughing.

A family of three entered the yard, turned around, and found that although the sparrow was small, it had three small bedrooms, a kitchen, a thatched house, etc.

"Yang Chengying, this person is really strange."

Dou Shi was puzzled: "The middle and lower-class generals all live in such a good place, but he lives in a camp. ”

"This is called sharing weal and sorrow with the soldiers."

Shen Shikui said: "He also understands the need for middle- and lower-class generals to live in good houses and have independent living space. ”

"Won't I live in a tent in the future?"

Shen Yirong pursed her lips in disgust.

As a daughter born with a golden spoon, Shen Yirong has been clothed and fed since she was a child, and she lives in a high-walled compound, so she naturally can't look down on the camp.

Although this courtyard is newly built, it is much better than the residence of most people in Jinzhou, especially in Xintun.

"It's temporary, too."

Shen Shikui glanced at her: "Before you came, you told me not to say whether you make money or not in front of the general, but you forgot about it." ”

"Father's ......"

Shen Yirong's face turned red when Shen Shikui said it, and she couldn't refute it.

"Alright, let's clean up. Then ask the soldiers on patrol how to solve the problem of three meals a day. ”

After Shen Shikui finished explaining, he moved the account book into the small study on the east side of the main hall.

This time, I have to stay up all night and study hard, and I must complete the general's explanation as soon as possible.

As soon as I entered the study, I suddenly heard a voice outside:

"Shen Yishi, are you at home?"

"Yes."

Shen Shikui answered, came out to take a look, and saw a few soldiers pushing a small cart and standing outside the courtyard gate, but they didn't mean to come in.

One of the soldiers said, "Shen Yishi just came, and he hasn't received food and vegetables yet, right?" ”

"No, no."

Shen Shikui walked quickly to the cart and saw that it was full of vegetables and grains.

"You have thirteen people here, and according to the rules here, I will give you three days' rations and two days' food."

The soldier finished reading the account book.

Immediately, two soldiers got the grain and vegetables out of the cart and left them in front of the courtyard gate.

"How much?"

Shen Shikui went to dig out his wallet.

"No money."

"Don't want money?" Shen Shikui was taken aback, "Don't you want money here?" ”

Looking around, there are so many houses, and vegetables don't cost money, what a large amount!

It's all money, ah......hh

The soldier said, "Not exactly. Each general and soldier has a food quota, and if you want to get an extra amount, you must deduct work points and receive it for free, otherwise you have to pay money. ”

"What is a division of work?"

"Well, that's it."

The soldier pointed to the wooden sign hanging on the wall of the courtyard, "All family members who participate in construction site construction, weaving and other affairs will receive wages and shares."

The work is written on the sign, and it will be reduced if it is used. ”

As soon as he came in, Shen Shikui saw the wooden sign at the gate.

I don't know what it is used for, but now I know.

"Oh, that's a lot of work."

Shen Shikui said with emotion.

The soldier smiled: "No matter how much work you do, it's all to improve the quality of life." ”

After speaking, he asked Shen Shikui to sign the signing form and pushed the cart to the next one.

Shen Shikui looked at their distant backs, and felt incredible in his heart.

Everything here was something he had never seen and heard before.

Looks like you're going to have to take it a little bit more seriously.

Shen Shikui nodded and entered the house.

Regarding his situation, Kong Youde reported it to Yang Chengying.

Yang Chengying listened to it and said with a smile: "Very good, he will be responsible for your affairs in the future." ”

"Yes. The general ......" Kong Youde wanted to speak and stopped.

"If you have something to say, don't talk about it."

Yang Chengying glanced at him.

"You treat Shen Shikui so well, and it's not because you covet his daughter's beauty, what are you trying to do?"

Kong Youde didn't understand.

Yang Chengying said with a smile: "Emperor Taizu talked about agriculture and commerce, but only a few years later, the merchants wore silk, but the people did not cover their bodies.

It can be seen that such a fixed class is useless, especially now. ”

Kong Youde's comprehension is not bad, but he has a little more brave attributes.

After listening to the boss's words, he smiled and said: "The general is learning from Cao Cao, and he wants to make an exception." ”

"I don't have a shortage of business talents, we have to take the business route well, make the most of the special geographical location of Golden State, and save money and food for us."

Yang Chengying explained.

Kong Youde nodded approvingly.

The construction of the city was mainly carried out by Jiang Chaodong and Sun Yuanhua.

According to Yang Chengying's ideas, they tried their best to build the city wall tall and strong, which could withstand the recoil of the Hongyi cannon.

After settling Shen Shikui's family, Yang Chengying went to the construction site to take a look at the situation.

Of course, this is only symbolic, just to keep track of the progress of the project.

The specific affairs were handed over to Jiang Chaodong and Sun Yuanhua.

"General, my subordinate has an immature idea that I want to discuss with the general."

When Sun Yuanhua saw Yang Chengying, he immediately took out a drawing.

Yang Chengying opened it and saw that it was the design blueprint of the Hongyi cannon.

"The general mentioned that he wanted to cast a cannon out of pig iron, and I think it's a good idea."

Sun Yuanhua said: "Pig iron is relatively cheap, and a lot of copper or iron is needed to build artillery, and if it can be saved, it will be a great thing for the development of artillery." ”

His words were undoubtedly a shot in the arm for Yang Chengying, who knew nothing about artillery.