Chapter 15 Lao Fang
In the backyard, you can pick up a few hundred square meters of land. There are still weeds in Kaifeng City. There are many such places, and whoever takes over them belongs to them. The Northern Song Dynasty during the Qingming Festival during the River Map has nothing to do with now.
If you don’t take such a big advantage, even if you can’t make much money, when the world is peaceful in the future, the land alone can be worth hundreds of stalemates.
The only concern was that Widow Zhang next door, Sun Chunming and Cao's mother were not good at persuading her, and she would not forgive Lao Cao no matter what she said. In the end, she couldn't resist the temptation of their family eating big fat meat every day, and agreed to join the two companies first in the form of a shareholding, but she stubbornly said that it had nothing to do with Lao Cao, because it was for Sun Chunming's sake.
It is said that it is a shareholding, but in fact it is just a matter of living together. Both Sun Cao's families do not have a clear way of dividing shares, let alone with her, but they just refused to bed with Lao Cao.
Two families have one family, and the two walls in the middle need to be opened and the streets in the middle of the house are occupied. The project volume is actually no less than building a house again. Fortunately, the land is not expensive these days and the imperial court is not strict. Just go to Kaifeng Prefecture to make a record and change the household registration, which is not a big deal.
The free style of the Song Dynasty was the most enlightened among the feudal dynasties. Merchants were no longer the lower class. Children should take the imperial examinations. There was almost no limit on food, clothing and expenses. When building a house, they only need to pay attention to the design of the beams. They should not overstep the situation. Other places like to do whatever they want, and they are casual. Especially now, not long after Zhao Guangyi took over Kaifeng Prefecture, the messy people below had no rules. Sun Chunming had less than a lifetime of money in total, and the two houses and one piece of land became his.
Sun Chunming originally wanted to find a special construction team to use it, but Lao Cao said no. He also had a group of old comrades who were idle and had nothing to do to eat everywhere. One day he could find it, just serve a meal, and ensure that the work was done quickly and well. If he was willing to pay some wages, it would be considered that he had helped his old comrades.
When Sun Chunming heard this, he was naturally overjoyed. The biggest reason he was willing to take in Lao Cao was actually because he had a fancy to the background of his military service. It was nonsense to point to the government to protect himself in the past few years. What else is more secure than a group of veterans?
These words are hard to say, but Lao Cao didn't understand. He took this opportunity to make his muscles a little bit loud, so he really worked hard to find them. In the afternoon, he had already found more than 40 men.
No wonder Lao Cao talks to the neighbors on the streets so toughly. If a fight occurs, ordinary people are really not enough to beat them up. They have been on the battlefield and killed people.
"Brother Chun, let me introduce you to me. This is Lao Fang and Fang Jun. He used to be the captain of our regiment. We used to be the soldiers led by him. This is Sun Chunming, who I mentioned to you. He used to be the young master of a wealthy family. His baby was a prodigy praised by the officials. On weekdays, he only had food to support us."
Sun Chunming hurriedly said, "Brother Cao's words are serious. It is because we, father and son, are supported by you."
Lao Fang also smiled and said, "Since they are all Lao Cao's brothers, they are naturally not outsiders. Don't worry, leave this job to us, and we will guarantee that we will not make any mistakes for you. They are all brothers, just take care of our meals. I always look for things in the south alley and have no serious business. But if anyone bullies us in the future, you will know it."
"Then I would like to thank Brother Fang. But since they are all Lao Cao's original robes, there is no reason to make everyone suffer. I have discussed with Lao Cao. In addition to daily food, I will pay each person 300 cents a day to work. Don't think it's too little. Brothers, take their pockets and go home to have an explanation to their wife."
Lao Fang laughed and said, "After that, he is a scholar. He is obviously a righteous person, but he says it from you, it seems like we are helping you. Okay, I heard that your two families are doing a good business now and they have meat to eat every day, so I won't be polite to you. I'll record this friendship."
Sun Chunming said: "Brothers, you haven't eaten yet. It's cold. Let's eat a bowl of soup cake to warm up your body."
Lao Fang: "There is no reason to eat first if you don't work. It's still high today, what's the meal?"
Sun Chunming: "There is nothing. We ask you to help us. If you are friends, don't be so polite. My sister-in-law in the yard has cooked the soup and the meat is almost stewed in the pot."
When Lao Fang heard that there was meat to eat, his eyes lit up. After ruling for a few words, he saw that Sun Chunming and Lao Cao were indeed sincere, so he agreed halfway.
In the backyard, a small open space that was simply cleaned up was riding a huge pot of clay, which was stewed with fat and big meat. Widow Zhang and Cao Nier were busy with work. Cao Jun was responsible for blowing the fire below, and even Sun Yue was busy with work.
This person, whether a thousand years ago or a thousand years later, is not much happier than building a new house.
Lao Cao was also very excited to perform his ramen skills, better than his own. Lao Cao practiced ramen in a few days and was very good and fast. He pulled dozens of kilograms of noodles without breaking a single piece of noodles, which made everyone applaud.
Old Cao was willing to show off in front of the old brothers, while Sun Chunming wanted to make friends with these brothers who had served as soldiers. Therefore, they spared no expense in this work meal. After the noodles were finished, they cooked them and served them, poured them on them, and then put three thick large fat slices of meat on top. The last handful of shallots was sprinkled with a clove of garlic, which was so beautiful.
Lao Fang and others first paid a visit to Cao's mother one by one, and then they couldn't wait to eat.
In fact, most of the rebellious soldiers of the Later Han Dynasty later returned to the Later Zhou Dynasty, and now they returned to the Song Dynasty. A few of them were unwilling to continue fighting, and those like Lao Cao were at ease to start a little business and live a small life.
Like them, they are lyrics of scrambling around the city all day long, but they can't kill people anymore, and they are unwilling to live a down-to-earth life. They are referred to as second-sluts. They look quite chic, but in fact they can't have a few full meals all year round.
"Brother Fang, it smells good! Brothers killed Khitan back then, and they didn't have such delicious food."
Fang Jun also ate the mouth and the face was covered in oil, and he cursed with a smile: "Why don't you eat it quickly? After you finish eating, you can work for others. Do you know who you want to study?"
"Then you have to say that Brother Cao is an old brother. The newly handed over by Brother Chun today will be your business in the future."
Sun Chunming bowed and said, "Then I will thank you all first."
When a man is happy when he eats, he has to drink some wine. When he is happy when he is happy, he loves bragging. Comrade Lao Fang is passionately talking about his past glorious years, how arrogant the Khitans were back then, how he led the men from all over the country to kill the Khitans? Anyway, this passage can be adapted slightly as a storyteller. It seems that all the credit for Yelu Deguang was beaten away by him, and the Later Han regime owed him a Grand Marshal.
Chapter completed!