The second steward didn't want to compare himself with his wife. He put down the thin letter and picked up the thick ones. He read them one by one. They were all special snacks. At the very least, he wanted to eat them when he saw them, especially the soup dumplings. He had eaten them once, just once, personally made by his wife and the young master of the Zhang family.
Now, the recipes were in front of him. These recipes, together with the previous ones, totaled more than 40 types. After dividing 30%, there would still be 28 types. What's more, there would be more recipes sent over in the future. He would display some other specialties. It was really a food street. Even if he didn't know how many people would come in the future, he still had to do it.
"Second Steward, these are all food, right? Then hurry up and do it. Our wife doesn't usually come up with ideas, but the young master of the Zhang family is amazing. If he says it's okay, then it's definitely okay. How do we divide these? "
The farmer said anxiously.
"It's written on the last page. Let's divide the processes. Each family is only responsible for one. Those who don't get to sell some other snacks, such as popcorn and cold melon seeds. These seeds will be shipped to us. First, we need to build a simple house. There needs to be a place for the snacks.
Those who don't have anything else to do can help in the shop. Those who like to wander around can take some snacks and take our boat to Luoshui County to sell them. Also, during winter, keep more ice from the river. It can be used next year. "
The second steward turned the paper to the last page and looked at the words on it. He explained to the farmer.
The farmer was happy. "Our wife and young master are so good to us. I'm willing to wander around. Starting tomorrow, I'll go to other places to sell."
"Good idea. In a few days, the rice will be harvested. If you go to sell, who will cut the rice? Do you know how much the rice costs? Look at this year's rice. The low-grade field has nearly four dan of rice, the mid-grade field has five dan, and the high-grade field has six dan. One mu, almost twice as much as before. It's also more than last year. "
The second steward pushed the eight bowls in front of the manor owner and took a sip of wine as he spoke.
The farmer looked at the second steward enviously. These eight dishes and that pot of wine were free of charge. The first three stewards of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family were all like this. If the first steward, also known as the head steward, came over, as long as there was enough reason, the food they ordered would all be free of charge, no matter what they ordered.
Fortunately, none of the stewards had the leisure to do this. Unless they really had something to do, they wouldn't come over and order something too expensive. The main house was already eating well.
Looking at the eight bowls, the farmer did not stand on ceremony. He poured himself a cup of wine and took two bites of the food. He said, "Second Steward, what do you think is going on here? Last year's output was already frightening, but this year's output is even higher."
"What else could it be? The main family's methods are impressive. Of course, today's harvest will be higher than last year's. It's just like a newly opened wasteland. The first year's harvest won't be enough, but the second year's harvest will be impressive. The third year's harvest will be higher than the second year's, but it will be less in the future. It seems that the price of seeds today is even higher. What do you want? "
The second steward only drank the wine and did not touch the dishes.
"What do I want? I don't want anything else. The house has already been built. It has two floors. The food growing well is the main family's ability, not mine. Then I'll go out and sell in a few days. I'll harvest the food first. Actually, I want to go with the main family. "
"I also want to, but can the main family take so many people with them? If so many people are taken away, what will happen to the two counties? Even if the yamen of the two counties won't say anything and will be under the control of the Zhang Family, there will be too many people missing. The prefectural court will not be willing. Moreover, they will have to come back in the future. Without us, there will be no home. "
The second steward thought too much. He had already prepared himself for not seeing the main family for a few years.
The farmer did not say anything this time, so he could only change the topic. "Second Steward, when are you going to look for Ge Zhuang's people? Actually, I think we don't need to care about Ge Zhuang. It's not like there's only Zhuangzi. Besides, they also made a lot of money Between the Clouds and the Water."
"Our main family also made a lot of money. Don't tell me you're just going to wait for benefits?"
"No, I'm just saying. The main family has already given us a lot of benefits. How can we ask for more? What's the difference between that and a beggar? We have hands and feet and can work. We can't always rely on the main family. When I walk outside now, if people ask me and hear that I'm from the Wang family Between the Clouds and the Water, it'll immediately be different. Hehe."
The farmer was more honest and said whatever he wanted to say. At the same time, he was a little narrow-minded and was not willing to share the benefits with others. For example, the Zhuangzi of the Ge family.
The second steward could not have the same thoughts as the farmer. Since the young lady had ordered, he had to do it. He put the remaining half pot of wine beside the farmer and said to him, "You eat slowly. I'll go to the Ge family first."
"En, okay. Second Steward, take care." The farmer's mouth was stuffed with food. He responded and poured himself another cup of wine. His alcohol tolerance was poor, so his eyes were a little blurred. He muttered to himself, "If only the master of the Zhang family could be the Prime Minister. Then I can also say that I'm the Prime Minister's farmer and scare them to death."
The second steward of the Wang family came out of Between the Clouds and the Water and went straight to the main courtyard of the Ge family.
Ge Yingxi was also worried now. He had heard some rumors. After finding Between the Clouds and the Water and asking, he got the general idea. He had earned some money with the Zhang family in the past two years, especially this year. The money he earned was more than what he had earned in the past 20 years.
But he did not want the Zhang family and the Wang family to leave. It was not only a matter of money, but also a matter of power. With the two families, not to mention the Sanshui County, even the Zhouzhong County would not be able to cause trouble. When the two families left, what would happen to the Ge family?
Usually, the people who contacted the Little Prince were the Zhang family. He did not know if the little prince would be willing to contact the Ge family. Before he left, he should come back once. He could ask at that time. After all, they had been neighbors for many years. It was reasonable for him to send them off. Besides, Zhang Zhong was not a snobbish person. Otherwise, he would not have bothered with him when there was a scattered official.
"Village Chief Ge, what do you think of the rice? This year's rice seems to be good. "The second steward of the Wang family came over and tried to find a topic to talk about.
"Yes, it is good. It is all thanks to the blessing of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family." Ge Yingxi replied politely.
He did not know that his family had really benefited from the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. His rice seedlings were taken from the Zhang Family and the Wang Family's fields. The Zhang Family and the Wang Family planted the rice seedlings earlier. When the time came, they did not want the seedlings that were too dense. When the seedlings were cultivated, they were different. After a few days of growing with the wheat rice stone and good fertilizer, the seedlings were much stronger than last year's seedlings.
The second steward of the Wang Family also knew that he was being polite. He quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay. Village Chief Ge, in fact, there is something we need to trouble Ge Zhuang with. The young lady sent a letter saying that she wants Wang Zhuang and Ge Zhuang to do a profitable business together. Does Village Chief Ge agree?"
"Agree." Ge Yingxi said without thinking. He then said, "It is all thanks to you. Haha, second steward Wang, come to the yard."
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