Chapter 13: Fireworks Land
There is strength in numbers.
For three consecutive days, the county mansion was bustling with people coming and going.
Every day, chickens and sheep were slaughtered, and the smell of meat filled the air. In ancient times, building a house was considered a big deal, and neighbors would come to visit, lend a hand, or even give gifts... Of course, the most important thing was to come and have a meal, which was also normal.
Liu Zheng was also generous.
Anyone who comes to the door will be invited to stay for dinner.
So, this was the scene in the county mansion these days. The adults were helping enthusiastically, and there were many children drooling as they looked at the big pot of rice in the yard.
"This old woman from the Wei family has sent me another chicken !"
When Liu Zheng heard this, he hurried over to meet him.
Wei Tiezhu's mother, an old woman, has come most frequently in the past few days. Upon learning that her son was appreciated by the County Marquis's Mansion, she not only gave him 500 taels of silver, but also Liu Zheng entrusted Wei Tiezhu with an important task and intended to keep Wei Tiezhu in the County Marquis's Mansion. What does this mean?
A reckless man directly became an official!
This made Old Mrs. Huang feel like her ancestors' graves were smoking. These days, she wanted to kill all the livestock in the house and send them over.
"Grandma Huang, what are you doing?"
Liu Zheng came forward and expressed his gratitude.
In the past few days, he also realized that although the land of Yinzhou was barren and the people were tough, the people here still had a kind of simplicity that was not found in later generations.
As long as you are nice to them, they will be open-hearted to you.
"Mr. Liu, my family is poor and this is all we have. Please don't despise it!"
The old lady was smiling widely. Farmers don't speak in such a flowery way.
"No, no, keep it in the account!"
Liu Zheng called out, and Liu Dahao immediately took the chickens over. In the past few days, no matter how many people came to send chickens and ducks, no matter whether these people were fresh or familiar, Liu Zheng said that he must keep a record!
This is Liu Zheng’s wisdom.
In this era, human relations depend on these things. Don't do so many empty things.
"Oh, Master Liu is so polite, so polite!"
Mrs. Huang, she went to help right away.
"Mom, you're here!"
Wei Tiezhu has also become the "foreman" here these days. Liu Zheng likes such honest people, so he directly gave him a position as a counselor in the county mansion, which made others envious.
"Work, work. Lord County has treated you well. Don't be lazy!"
Old Mrs. Huang explained.
Wei Tiezhu responded in a muffled voice.
"so fast!"
In three days, the previously dilapidated County Marquis' Mansion had been almost completely renovated. In about two days, the County Marquis' Mansion, which was not magnificent but definitely majestic, would be built, and they could officially move in.
"Son, the materials and labor costs in Yinzhou are really cheap!"
Liu Dahao whispered beside him.
"oh?"
Liu Zheng asked: "How much does it cost in total?"
Liu Dahao was a wealthy businessman who became a monk. He was also an expert at calculating accounts. He laughed and said, "It's only two hundred taels in total!"
"What?"
Liu Zheng was also stunned when he heard this.
He figured that rebuilding the county mansion would cost at least five hundred taels! Unexpectedly, it was so cheap?
Liu Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and laughed.
Poverty also has its advantages. The ten thousand taels of silver extorted from Chen Ping can apparently be of great use.
“What a great place!”
Liu Zheng laughed.
There were at least two to three hundred young and middle-aged people in the courtyard at this time. The climate and environment in the northwest determined that the people here were of strong build and able to withstand the wind and frost. Although they usually did not have enough food to eat, it did not affect their labor force at all.
Talent!
There are talents everywhere!
When the county mansion is truly built, these people will be my team!
"Long wind!"
Liu Zheng was very happy and shouted.
"Sir?"
Qin Changfeng ran over.
"Come with me and stroll along the street!"
Liu Zheng wanted to take some time off and go out for a walk.
"yes!"
Qin Changfeng followed behind Liu Zheng, and the two of them strode out.
"My son, where are you going? Why aren't you taking your father with you?"
Liu Dahao took a look and shouted to follow.
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly: "Father, what are you doing? I'm just going to the street to take a look."
Unexpectedly, Liu Dahao smiled slyly, with an expression that all men could understand, and said, "Where is my son going? How can I, as a father, not know? Let's go together!"
Liu Zheng was confused: "Where should I go?"
Liu Dahao was disrespectful to his husband and put his arm around Liu Zheng's shoulders: "Zheng'er, your temper is best understood by your father. When you come to a new place, where else would you go if not to the place of fireworks? Let's go together!"
"puff!"
Liu Zheng almost vomited blood.
Does this Liu Dahao look like a father?
How can you go there to play with your dad?
He deliberately threatened: "Dad, I heard that mother will come to Yinzhou on a certain day. You are now the county marquis. If this county marquis comes to Yinzhou and does nothing but go to a fireworks place like this, this matter will spread out and everyone will know about it. It will be a funny thing in the streets! Are you really not afraid?"
Liu Dahao was shocked, his eyes showing fear: "My son, the county magistrate's office can't do without me to keep accounts, you guys go and play, you guys go!"
Having said that, he ran back happily.
Liu Zheng and Qin Changfeng laughed at the same time.
But after Liu Dahao's reminder, Liu Zheng really wanted to go to this ancient place of fireworks. This was not because he wanted to have fun, but in this era, places like Qingjiulou were actually the places where information was most frequently exchanged, and almost everyone coming and going from the south to the north would come here to spend money.
Not only that, the Qingjiulou in ancient times was not a place that sold meat in the traditional sense.
Many literati and poets often gather here. In other words, this is still a place where high-level intellectuals of this era often gather, reciting poems, drinking and discussing state affairs.
The restaurant of the Longyan Dynasty is equivalent to the coffee shop in medieval Europe.
Here, everyone can express their own opinions and even engage in free ideological competition. Once you drink here, no one will care how you criticize or what shocking opinions you express.
"Let's go shopping!"
Liu Zheng waved his hand and Qin Changfeng hurriedly followed.
Although Yinzhou is poor, this kind of fireworks place has existed since ancient times. No matter how remote the place is, there are such places and such businesses.
The largest and of course the only restaurant of this kind in Yinzhou City is called Wanhualou.
An easy to understand name.
At first glance, this four-story restaurant is considered a high-end building in Yinzhou City. It was only afternoon, and the smell of powder and alcohol was tangy. There were already some prostitutes standing on the street soliciting customers.
These powder heads are also extremely professional. No matter if the person on the street is dressed poorly, they will always come over and flirt with them.
"Uncle. Come and play!"
"Oh, Prince Wang, you haven't been here for a while! I miss you so much!"
Familiar recipe, familiar taste.
Liu Zheng was shocked when he heard this.
The man's blood was aroused instantly.
