Chapter 427 Pretending to be sick
Tang understood it all at once and thought about it for a long time before saying: "It stands to reason that the daughter's family is brought up by the mother's words and deeds. For example, I have been with my mother since I was a child, and the deepest understanding is the impact of my mother's knowledge on me. A profound influence.
My family was just an ordinary farmer and educated person. Later, I married into the Lu family and learned from my mother-in-law and the female relatives of my husband’s colleagues. How much you can learn depends on your own ability. I heard that your family has a caravan. If you can get in touch with the emperor, She is a nun who has some education, wouldn't it be a good idea to spend some money to invite her back? ”
Su Tai sighed, "I understand what my sister said, but as soon as people heard about Lizhou, the number of people who were willing to come was reduced by half. In addition, it is hard to find good-educated mothers. We are not a noble family, so we can't compete with them. After trying so hard to find someone you don’t like, you have to invite an ancestor to come back as a sacrifice, so you have to be careful!”
Tang nodded in agreement, "How else can I say that my sister is smart and witty! It's amazing that you can think of so many things. Like me, I only understood these truths after taking a detour and hitting a nail. Now I'm just figuring it out on my own. Teach the girl, for fear of holding back my husband.
If you don't mind, you can bring your children to my house to play from time to time. The children can get along with each other, talk to each other, and learn a lot. ”
"This is a good idea! I'll talk to my girl about it when I get back tomorrow." Su Tai agreed generously.
The two of them chatted happily, and before they knew it, Lu Tong and Shen Yi came back.
The cook's dishes are almost ready, so we can eat together.
After dinner, Shen Yi took Su Tai back to the guest house, and Su Tai found out that he had been living in the Lu family during this time.
The young man had to frown again, "After all, I still wanted to buy a small house and live in someone else's house, but I owe you a favor."
Shen Yi smiled, "If Lu Tong hears what you said, he will come over immediately and explain to you heart-to-heart to persuade us to stay."
"Why?" Su Tai was confused.
Shen Yi smiled and said: "You have heard just now that those who are stranded in the city are all people with ulterior motives. Half of the yamen officials have gone to the new city to settle the people. Those who stay here are all here to keep an eye on the coal mines, including those stationed in the city. Soldiers.
Their responsibility is to mine, and they will not interfere in matters that have nothing to do with the coal mine. Those unscrupulous people are stealing in the city, and they can steal anywhere except for large households with many employees.
There are only four guards in the Lu family, and they take turns guarding all parts of the yard. It is inevitable that there will be times of negligence. No, two thieves actually broke in a while ago. It just so happened that Lu Tong and I came back for dinner that day, and I was discovered.
The other party was also a desperado. After being discovered, he drew his sword and attacked Mrs. Lu. Fortunately, I took action in time. I beat both thieves half to death and threw them into prison.
After that, Lu Tong always used various excuses to let me come to Lu Mansion to spend the night. The reason was that he would feel at ease living with me. ”
"Cough cough cough" Su Tai choked on her saliva and blushed, not knowing how to comment.
After understanding what the Lu family and his wife were thinking, Su Tai felt relieved, and then asked about Shen Yi and their plans.
Shen Yi didn't hide anything, and said clearly: "Your method is very good. Mr. Lu will give an order tomorrow to sell the shops, houses, and fields in the new city first, so that the big families will become anxious and the families will be divided into households before moving. In the past, when people bought shops, their hearts were broken.
You said that the family is in chaos, can you still take care of external matters? The next step is to give the garrison an idea and let them immediately dig up unoccupied houses and shops. Of course, this move will inevitably be protested by the people, but at that time it will be a matter between the people and the garrison.
Starting from tomorrow, Lu Tong and I will pretend to be sick because we were beaten. ”
The more Su Tai listened, the more excited she became, "This is a great move! By the way, have you started planning the houses and shops in the new city area?"
"That's necessary! At first, no one was willing to move there. Mr. Lu and I took the lead in settling down there. It's reasonable and the shops are the best in the area. If we sell now, we will definitely not be able to buy those popular shops." Shen Yi He looked like he had everything under control.
Su Tai was instantly happy.
When I was undressing him, I saw the injuries on his body, and I was so angry that I cursed and my mood went up and down.
Early the next morning, Su Tai got up early and left the city under the escort of Capt. Li.
Before noon, the decree came out to purchase shops, houses, and fields in the new urban area.
The people in the new district were overjoyed as if they were pie in the sky. The brothers who had some money at home chipped in to buy one, and everyone owned the shop, and they shared the money they earned.
The big families in the city can no longer sit still.
Mr. Zhu suffered a big disaster yesterday. He heard the new decree today and beat his bed angrily, "How dare Lu Tong to issue such a decree. It seems that he really doesn't take us as a merchant seriously! Hateful!"
The clan members who came to visit Mr. Zhu looked at each other in confusion, and a more prestigious old man was pushed out.
The old man had to bite the bullet and said, "Eldest nephew, I know that you are dissatisfied because the compensation given by the county government is too little. Everyone has cooperated with you and competed with the county magistrate. But now that the new decree has come down, if we don't move out , even if you have money, you won’t be able to buy those shops and houses after two days!
Although we all belong to the same clan, not everyone has a family like yours. You have to make a living to support a large family! ”
Mr. Zhu turned his head angrily and pulled the injured bone, grinning in pain, "I know what you mean! But you also have to think carefully. If you move out today, don't come to me if you have any problems in the future. I am a soft-spoken person and can't help you!"
"Oh! Nephew, I don't want to either, but I, as an old man, can't control such a clan member. Now it's not just one family or two families that are making trouble. Lu Tong is trying to make us fight among ourselves!" The old man was angry and anxious.
Everyone understands the truth, but no one has the ability to resist.
Mr. Zhu looked at the housekeeper coldly and asked, "What do the Zhang family, Zhao family, Li family, Huang family and Gao family say?"
The housekeeper replied tremblingly: "The situation of those families is more serious. After all, they are not as rich as our Zhu family. Five or six households of the Huang family have left this morning, and I guess there will be more in the afternoon."
"That's unreasonable!" Mr. Zhu gritted his teeth, a cold chill flashing in his eyes, "Go! Send a message to the eldest young master and ask him to come back immediately! If it's too late, the Zhu family will be gone!"
Now he no longer cares about the Cen family or the Cen family. If the current problem is not solved, the Zhu family's losses will not be recouped even by marrying ten Cen Mingzhu.
Seeing that Mr. Zhu was determined, the old man could only sigh and leave.
In just two days, except for the Zhu family, all the other big families had moved away. Originally, their plan was to move to the new city first, buy the shops and the land for the house, and then return to the city. As soon as they left, the house immediately collapsed. It was demolished.
Those who rushed back were all dumbfounded and went to the county government office one after another.