Uncle Hong Lou Rong

Chapter 206 Get rid of Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai

Brother Rong said: "I heard from Aunt Feng that Uncle wants to find a job in the cement kiln factory. Now this factory is in the construction period, and there is a shortage of management talents like Uncle. If Uncle can come, it will be timely. "

The cement kiln has not yet been completed, and there are bricks and stones piled up after all, and the ground is even more muddy and filthy.At this moment, Wang Ren only felt that the bottom of Jinxiuhua's boots was full of gold, and every step was extremely difficult.

He glanced left and right as if he didn't hear what Brother Rong said just now, and said, "How long will it take to finish?"

Seeing Uncle Wang's appearance, Jia Qiang, the person in charge of the Jinling Kiln Factory, also found it funny, and said with a chuckle, "In as little as two months, the construction will be roughly completed. If it is to be fully completed, it will be in the spring of next year when full production is reached." .”

"It's been so long." Wang Ren sighed, but didn't reply to Brother Rong's words.Puzzled: "I heard that your Ningguo Mansion's kiln factory in Ping'an Prefecture only took three or four months to build. Why did it take so long to replace it with Jinling?"

Jia Qiang said: "The manor stopped the kiln on Shenjing Manor first, and transferred a large number of experienced craftsmen to Ping'an Prefecture to build kilns. In addition, there was a manor in Ping'an Prefecture, which saved a lot of trouble in rebuilding it. And because of the lack of cement in the water conservancy camps and river government offices, kilns were built and production was rushed.”

"That's it."

Wang Ren sneered.Wang Ren really couldn't bear to let him work as an errand in a cement kiln that had not yet been put into production.What he originally thought was that after all, it was a relative's property. He only needed to get an errand in the cement kiln, and he didn't need to work hard every day in the Wang's mansion, and he could get tens of hundreds of taels a month.

But now Brother Rong and Brother Qiang clearly want him to contribute, and they still need to work in such a messy place.It was too different from what was expected, and it did not meet expectations at all.

Brother Rong could more or less guess what Wang Ren was thinking, and said, "Uncle, don't worry too much. In the room where the workers live, Fatty will build a separate small courtyard for Uncle, Brother Qiang and some craftsmen to live in. If you go to Uncle Hou felt bored in the factory, so it would be feasible to bring concubine Ji from the mansion to the courtyard."

Wang Ren shook his head secretly.That's not in line with the rules, there are so many men in the kiln, and it's not a mess to pick up concubine Ji.

He smiled and said, "It's not necessary."

Brother Rong asked: "Uncle, do you have other doubts?"

Of course there is, but Wang Ren is hard to say.If he brings concubines Ji, he can't stay in the yard all the time, and he can't always bring concubines with him, in case these young and beautiful daughters-in-law are stolen, it won't be worth it.

Besides, Wang Ren didn't think about going out to work, how could he go to Jinling City to have a good time when he came to the kiln factory?

He was worried that the little red lady in Jinling City would fall into lovesickness if he didn't see her for a long time.Furthermore, there are not many rich people in the kiln factory, and there are no partners if you want to gamble a few hands.Such a day, is it human?

Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, Jia Rong was not in trouble.After all, Uncle Rong didn't really want Wang Ren to come to the kiln. He learned a lot about Wang Ren's deeds from Xue Pan.The family property of such a large Jinling royal family was also defeated by this royal son.

Everyone said that Xue Pan was unreliable, but Brother Rong felt that Wang Ren was a hundred times more unreliable than Xue Pan.

Brother Rong said: "Since uncle doesn't want to say anything, let's continue wandering around the kiln factory. In the past, we never thought that our Ningguo Mansion would build such a big kiln, which is bigger than the cement kiln on Shenjing Manor Dozens of times."

Jia Qiang replied: "I haven't made a comparison, but according to Brother Zongcheng, the cement kilns in Jinling need to recruit at least hundreds of craftsmen. Compared with the small kiln factory with 30 people in our village, it is like It’s a small workshop that’s not popular.”

Brother Rong nodded, and said with a smile: "Brother Qiang, you have to take good care of this place. This time, the mansion has invested all of its wealth in the two kilns in Ping'an Prefecture and Jinling. There is even Aunt Feng's 1 taels of dowry, the money is going to be wasted, and she will not spare you with her temperament."

Brother Qiang hummed, and said seriously: "Brother Rong will not be disappointed."

Jia Rong thought for a moment, then said: "In a few days, let Brother Yun come down from Ping'an Prefecture and come to Jinling to help. This will make it easier for you, and when you return to Shenjing at the end of the year, there will be no one in charge of the Jinling Kiln. "

The two brothers, Jia Rong and Jia Qiang, were chatting about the kiln, but Wang Ren, who was next to him, found it extremely boring.After walking for a while, I felt tired again.So he said: "Brother Rong continues to watch here. Suddenly remembered that there are still some things in the mansion, and it is inconvenient for us to stay here with you."

Brother Rong and Qiang looked at each other.Jia Rong nodded and said, "Since uncle has something to do, it's better to go back first."

After Wang Ren heard this, he nodded and went back to the gate of the kiln factory, leading the leader to return to Jinling City impatiently.

Seeing Wang Ren's back, Brother Rong couldn't help smiling bitterly.It's hard to describe such a brother in Wang Xifeng's booth, and he deserves it.Jia Qiang next to him didn't wait for Wang Ren to leave, and whispered, "Brother Rong should go to Jia's family tomorrow morning. The master of the [-]th house in Jinling knows that Brother Rong is coming, so I plan to wait for you soon." Let's go with you."

Jinling Twelve Houses.well……

Thinking of this, Jia Rong couldn't help sighing.Since Ningrong and Rongfu moved to Shenjing and took root in Kyoto, they became more and more alienated from Jinling's Twelve Houses.Although the Ningguo Mansion is from the long family lineage, Jinling only hosts an ancestor worship activity every few years.Whether it is Jia Jing or Jia Zhen, their patriarch status is mainly related to the interests of Shenjing Bafang.

After all, the [-]th House of Jinling is a relative of Ning Rong's Ergongtang clan, and the Shenjing Bafang is the descendant of Ning Rong's Ergong.

Brother Rong asked, "Did the family say anything?"

Jia Qiang curled her lips, and said helplessly: "In the past, Ningrong and Rongfu were able to support the clan when they were prosperous, but now they donate a lot of money every year. Although the relatives of the Jinling clan can't be rich, they are not poor. Now that they heard that the Ningguo Mansion is in Jinling Banyao, they naturally want to find some benefits, so they can send a few people in."

Brother Rong smiled indifferently. "As long as they don't feel dirty or tired, and don't think they have too little money, it doesn't matter if they send a few people in. As for the benefits of begging from the clan, I have already calculated it."

Jia Rong talked about setting up scholarships and building roads at the Jiajiayi School in Jinling.He said again: "If the master of the twelfth house wants more money, there is no such thing. Our Ningguo Mansion's money has been invested in cement kilns, and we are still poor."

"Brother Rong, it's good to make some calculations in your heart. I'm afraid that if you go to the clan, those clan elders will be embarrassed."

"Embarrassing? They dare to embarrass me, so don't blame me for turning my face." Brother Rong sneered, "The two governments donate so much money and land to the clan every year, and there is no one who is a student and an official in the twelve houses. The wealthy ones in the twelve houses If you don’t take care of your brothers in the clan, is it possible that our Shenjing and the two prefectures should give them everything? There are also quite a few poor relatives in the eighth room of Shenjing.”

"The master's coffin will also be moved to the ancestral land in the future, so we can't get into trouble with the relatives in the twelfth house." Jia Qiang said shyly.

Jia Rong also knew the truth of returning fallen leaves to their roots, not to mention Jia Zhen's coffin, even Jia Mu's coffin would be sent back to Jinling in the next hundred years. "The Jia family's ancestral graves are not in their hands, and our Ningrong and Rongfu donated a lot of money. They have always relied on the two governments, but there is no reason for the clan to threaten them in turn."

Uncle Rong doesn't care so much, if the clan doesn't know what is good or bad, they don't even think about road construction and free school scholarships.

Jia Rong didn't stay at the kiln for long, and went back to Jinling City with Jia Qiang.This time, back and forth, it took most of the day's work, and it was already dark when we arrived at Wang's house.

He was thinking of going to Xue's house, but this time is not suitable.In addition, there is another family in the Xue family who is in mourning, and Xue Baochai is a woman.Jia Rong went there at night, which would damage Xue's family's reputation.

Today, it made Ping'er look even more beautiful.

Second, day.

Brother Qiang led Jia Rong to the Jia family.The little maid, Que'er, was worried and wanted to follow no matter what, so Uncle Rong had no choice but to keep her by her side.

The clan had heard about them earlier, and today there was another burst of excitement.The master of the twelfth house of the Jia family who stayed in Jinling greeted him personally, and the elders and brothers of each house also came to look for fun.The older self-respecting seniority, when facing Brother Rong, he was neither humble nor overbearing, but the younger one watched from a distance and dared not approach him.

What Brother Rong expected in his heart did not happen, and the relatives of the same clan were also enthusiastic, and they never took the initiative to ask for a donation.

That night, Jia Rong was half drunk and stayed here overnight.

In the dead of night, Brother Rong, who was sleeping, felt that there was someone lying beside him, and he was so startled that he woke up from the dream, sweating all over.

"How did you climb up?"

Uncle Rong stared at the little maid in front of him unkindly.

Xiao Que'er arched her eyebrows, as if trying to remember.After a long while, he said: "Yesterday, the old man drank too much. The old man arranged for the old man to live here, and also called many maids to take care of him. Que'er was worried, so he sent all the maids away. Unexpectedly, the old man..."

Jia Rong frowned.Could it be that he really did something like a beast?Puzzled, he saw that the clothes on Xiao Que'er were intact, and it didn't look like anything had happened.

Ask: "Didn't expect what?"

Little Que'er pouted and said, "I didn't expect that uncle was much heavier than before, and finally helped him on the bed. Que'er stayed by the side to take care of him. Later, Que'er was too sleepy, so..."

"You just climbed onto the bed?" Uncle Rong gritted his teeth and said.

Little Que'er nodded shyly, and said in a low voice, "It's all Que'er's fault, if you want to beat me or punish you, Que'er has no complaints at all."

Jia Rong glanced at the little maid, and snorted angrily, "Go to sleep outside."

"Oh!"

"Bring a pot of water first."

"Okay, sir." Xiao Que'er happily replied, pursed her lips secretly, and happily brought tea.

After drinking the water, the maid didn't behave strangely anymore, and finally allowed Brother Rong to sleep alone for a comfortable night.The next day, early in the morning.The elders of the Jia family in Jinling finally sent someone to find them.

"Looking for a job in the kiln?"

"Yes. Although our [-]th House in Jinling can maintain our livelihood by relying on the ancestral family land, the poor family will not suffer from starvation. But there are many people in the clan, and they only guard the land. There will always be incomplete care on the day of bad harvest. Therefore, I thought it would be good for the young children in the group to seek a living outside."

Jia Rong was dubious, and asked: "The Jiangnan area is well-developed, and businesses are everywhere. Is there any family member who makes a living outside?"

The clan elder was ashamed.Reluctantly said: "Jinling Twelve Houses have always relied on Ningrong and Rongfu. When did they think about making a living and doing business outside? The clan has land and land, and there is always no shortage of food and clothing. Although the brothers in each house are not very rich, most of them have cultivated idlers. Habit. After all, he is a relative of the Jia family, and Jinling still has the hope of the Jia family, so how can he lower his body."

Another person said: "Nowadays there are a few young people in the family, and there have been accidents in the family early, so they want to find a job in the cement kiln. Don't take too much care, the kiln factory calculates the normal money."

After hearing this, Jia Rong couldn't help but sigh in her heart.Isn't this the case with Hachifang of Shenjing?

In Shenjingli, whether it is Ningrong and Rongfu or the remaining six rooms, most of them are idle.Just like the gamblers such as Jia Qin, Jia Chang, and Jia Ling in the past, there are also gamblers such as Jia She and Jia Zhen.

There are a total of eight brothers in the house, but few of them can really keep their feet on the ground.Although Jia Lan and Jia Zhu are young, they are also motivated. Jia Yun's family is poor and earns a living, and Jia Qiang can be counted as one now.Jia Lian, who was in charge of the house outside the Rongguo Mansion and did not take up the post, barely counted as half.

Most of the others are wine bags and rice bags.

Brother Rong said leisurely: "If that's the case, let them leave their names with Brother Qiang and report to the kiln factory in the future. Nowadays, the kiln factories in Jinling really lack trustworthy people who are willing to do practical things. They are willing to go It’s also good, but I just went there, and everything has to be done according to the rules of the kiln factory.”

"It should be so." The elders said.

Brother Rong handed over all these matters to Jia Qiang to handle.I muttered silently in my heart, hoping that these people would not be like Wang Ren, who entered the kiln and saw the situation and were reluctant to go there.

As the patriarch of the Jia family, Brother Rong still talked about setting up a scholarship for the free school to stimulate the self-motivated children of the free school.He said: "There will not be too many scholarships issued every year, so all ethnic groups are asked to supervise them so that there will be no fraud."

Seeing everyone nodding in response, Brother Rong really did not expect this.

The people in Jinling Twelve Houses are so talkative, and they don't have the imaginary moral kidnapping like "you're rich, you donate more", let alone causing trouble.

On the way back to Wang's house, Jia Rong figured out the reason.Anything that involves the interests of the majority must be the optimal decision that the majority negotiates, and in most cases it is harmonious.Only when personal interests are involved, it is easy to cause strong conflicts.

Arriving at Wang Xifeng's courtyard, Jia Rong hadn't brought Que'er into the room, but she heard laughter coming from inside.

Xue Baochai came over.

Brother Rong touched his nose.I have been in Jinling for a few days, but I haven't visited Xue's house, and I don't know what Baochai is thinking at this moment.

With a light cough, everyone in the room heard the sound.Ping'er went out and saw that it was the uncle, and said happily, "Master Xiaorong is back."

"Let him come in, there are no outsiders here." Wang Xifeng said lightly.Xue Baochai next to her had a weird expression on her face, and after changing it a few times, she said with a calm smile: "It turns out that there are other guests in my sister's room today, and the time for my sister to come is not right."

Wang Xifeng laughed at her. "Why do you want to learn from sister Lin's family? Whether he is a guest or not, you still don't know?"

Xue Baochai also laughed and said, "You have to learn how to speak like Sister Lin, otherwise everyone will think that I am reasonable in everything, and they will think that I am someone who can be bullied."

Brother Rong let Ping'er open the curtain and came in from the outside.Hearing all the conversation between Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai, he laughed dryly: "Aunt Bao is here today, but I haven't seen her for a long time, and she looks even more beautiful now."

Baochai gave a light pooh. "It's better to tell others your nasty words."

Jia Rongjin Xue Baochai still wanted to leave, so he reached out to hold her.Pull her back and sit next to her.Said: "We haven't seen each other for two months, how can Aunt Bao be so heartless that she wants to leave as soon as she sees her."

Wang Xifeng on the side looked at the two with a playful smile.But Baochai felt very ashamed, it was the first time for her to be held by her little hand in public, and now she was close to her.

So much so that Yinger, the servant girl behind Baochai, dared not look directly at her.

Xue Baochai said softly, "There are no rules, but you dare to be presumptuous in front of your sister."

For some reason, Wang Xifeng suddenly looked at the show quietly and said: "There are no outsiders in the room, so it's not considered presumptuous. Don't use it as a cover. I don't care what you are playing here."

Beware of scams.

Brother Rong's intuition told him that today's Wang Xifeng is a bit abnormal, and he must be treated with care.

Wang Xifeng said: "Don't act like this. Bao'er and I are first cousins, and we will be better than real sisters in the future. You have been in Jinling for a few days, but you have not been able to go to Xue's house. After all, sister Bao'er has been left out in the cold. Knowing you're back today, I specially invited Sister Bao'er here."

Really?

Jia Rong couldn't believe it.

Sister Feng, this girl, is called Bao'er's sister in front of Baochai, and Baochai's little wave hoof when she is carrying Baochai on her back.If they are better than their own sisters, there are probably no two people with a bad relationship in the world.

Seeing that the two of them didn't quite believe it, Wang Xifeng ordered: "Ping'er go to the front to urge the woman in the back kitchen to bring up the food and drinks. Today, I'm here specially to cleanse Mr. Xiaorong, so it's believable. ?”

After hearing this, Baochai calmed down.Lingdong looked at Sister Feng with big eyes, and said with a faint smile: "Brother Rong is busy with work, it is true that he should find a time to take a good rest. However, there are still some important matters at the moment, so it is better for Brother Rong not to drink."

"Is there something urgent?"

Brother Rong listened to the two playing charades. Although he couldn't understand, he could feel the meaning of tit-for-tat.He gradually frowned, and a thought flashed through him, and the corners of his mouth stretched into a smile.He walked towards Sister Feng with Baochai next to him, and said in his mouth:

"Since it's an important matter, it's natural to get together and discuss it quietly. Que'er and Ying'er will close the door first, and let's discuss whether it's important or not."

What's the matter, don't let go?
Neither Wang Xifeng nor Baochai reacted.Brother Rong saw the door closed, and pressed Baochai on the collapse first.He raised his hand and slapped, saying "Let you talk about something important", and saw Wang Xifeng froze again.

"You're pregnant, so I won't touch you."

Brother Rong snorted, but reached out to grab Wang Xifeng.It was just playing left and right, but Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai had a good meal to clean them up.He said in his mouth: "See if the two of you will still fight in the future."

Ying'er in the room had seen that scene, her face was about to bleed, and she was at a loss as to what to do.

"Don't shoot." Xue Baochai lay there and hurriedly protected the back, saying, "I don't want to quarrel with her."

Only then did Jia Rong stop.Looking at Wang Xifeng's expression again, he took the money with another hand.He snorted and said, "Why are you preparing wine and food all of a sudden? What tricks are you playing?"

Wang Xifeng was not as shy as Baochai, even if her vitals were attacked, she said calmly, "What tricks can our girls play?"

(End of this chapter)