wind and rain scissors shop

Chapter 84-84.
Zheng Zongde was nervous: "My lord, the iron mine is full of dust, and the ground is full of gravel. We can only cook in a temporary hut. The conditions are a bit difficult, so let's not go? I will arrange for the chef of Qingxian Building here." Come to the door and prepare meals for adults..."

Zhou Changkui waved his hand: "I'm not short of your meal. You sword shop bosses always complain to me, saying that the craftsmen have a lot of work and heavy tasks, and they need to eat well, so I ask me to allocate more for your food expenses. Although we can't increase your money, Kangzhi County has stated that it can exempt you from [-]% of the tax and silver to make up for your losses. I came to see how many craftsmen you have arranged for the imperial court to forge scissors, and how much food expenses are. You need to reduce [-]% of the tax silver."

Zheng Zongde heard his words about hiding the knife in the cotton, and hurriedly bowed: "My lord, I absolutely dare not falsely report the food expenses of the craftsmen."

"If that's the case, why not let's go and have a look?" Zhou Changkui took the lead in striding forward to the work shed emitting white smoke.

Zheng Zongde had no choice but to keep up.

Wu Xiangrong leaned closer to Tian Erya, and looked at her: "Learn a little bit, sir, observe the situation here from the twigs and leaves, and see the details, which is beyond the imagination of a countryman like you."

Seeing the pride on his face, Tian Erya couldn't help but retort: ​​"Didn't Mr. Zhou just want to see if the blacksmith's food is good? Did the Zheng family falsely report money and deduct the food expenses of the craftsmen? What are you talking about? You can really talk about it." .”

"If you say you are stupid, you are really stupid. If the Zheng family deducts the food expenses of the workers on food, should they intensify their efforts on raw materials and other items?"

"Oh! So that's the case. You and Mr. Zhou can rest assured! The Zheng family will not deduct the food expenses of the workers. The food we eat here is very good, and the raw materials are all genuine. I guarantee that there will never be another half-inch edge. matter."

Zheng Yuansheng followed Tian Erya's side, and when he heard her words, he smiled slightly.

Seeing his smile, Wu Xiangrong snorted, and glared at Tian Erya: "You have a very good impression of the Zheng family." After speaking, he took a few steps forward quickly.

Tian Erya scratched her head and asked Zheng Yuansheng: "Fourth young master, where did I say something wrong and offend Mr. Wu? He doesn't seem happy."

Zheng Yuansheng raised his eyebrows: "Don't pay attention to him, he has always been hypocritical."

Tian Erya giggled.

Wu Xiangrong turned his head back: "Tian Erya, are you stupid? Mr. Zhou came to inspect, if you don't follow him closely, why are you so silly behind?"

Tian Erya hurriedly followed.

Zheng Yuansheng raised his eyes, met Wu Xiangrong's provocative eyes, and looked back neither humble nor overbearing.

Wu Xiangrong leaned forward, and whispered in his ear: "You are so close to Tian Erya, are you starting to be interested in her? After my sister escaped from marriage, you were hit hard, and your vision has become so bad?"

"Who I'm interested in has nothing to do with Company Wu. After Lingmei escaped from marriage, Mr. Wu and I can't be called relatives. You seem to have no right to ask me about my love life. Besides, Zi Feiyu, An Zhiyu joy."

Wu Xiangrong quickly darkened his face, turned his head and walked forward.

Tian Erya was puzzled: "Fourth young master, what did you say to Mr. Wu? He seems to have become more angry?"

"A hypocritical person, his emotions are written on his face, he can do as he pleases." Zheng Yuansheng said flatly.

Tian Erya blinked her eyes. These two people were originally a close relationship between uncle and brother-in-law. Now, their words are full of gunpowder. They can't be relatives, they may become enemies.

Zheng Zongde kept everything that happened later in his eyes, quietly took two steps back, and approached Zheng Yuansheng: "I know you have a problem with the Wu family, but Mr. Wu has brought us thirty prisoner blacksmiths this time. Kindness. He supervises the forging of scissors, you should respect him more, it will not do you any harm."

"Yes." Zheng Yuansheng restrained his gaze.

Zheng Zongde asked Tian Erya in a low voice: "Master Zhou asked about the food, you and those blacksmiths should speak more kindly, and I will definitely add chicken legs to you at night."

Tian Erya's eyes lit up, and she rushed to Zhou Changkui with a whoosh.

Zheng Yuansheng was also taken aback by his speed, and immediately laughed.

Zhou Changkui looked at the big iron pot, so that there was a piece of dark vegetables and fat white meat stewed in it, making him feel disgusted: "How can people eat this greasy thing? Zheng Zongde, this is how you manage the workers' food." ?"

Zheng Zongde was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and licked his lips.

Tian Erya hurriedly said: "Master Zhou, this pot is made of stewed white meat with dried plums and vegetables. It is full of oil and water, and we all eat it deliciously. Mr. Zheng is kind-hearted, and he adds meat to every meal. There is no limit to the rice. Especially Good. There is also a green vegetable and soup. We have a delicious meal.""

"Us?" Zhou Changkui was taken aback, "Are you eating with them?"

"Yes! I work with these blacksmiths and boiler workers, and I also eat together."

Zheng Zongde hurriedly said: "I had someone prepare meals for Commander Tian alone, but she distributed the dishes to these people and ate big pot meals with them. We persuaded many times, and she insisted on eating with these iron craftsmen."

Zhou Changkui asked seriously: "Director Tian, ​​why don't you accept cooking a small stove alone? The food here is definitely not as good as what Boss Zheng prepares for you alone."

Tian Erya waved her hand: "Master Zhou, if you ask me to be the conductor, that is flattering me. I am just a country girl who fled from the country. I know a little bit of blacksmithing, just like these craftsmen. I squatted next to them with a bowl in my hand. During the meal, I can also chat with them about the tricks of forging scissors and how to speed up the process, what a great thing!"

Zhou Changkui nodded and left the shed. He saw someone walking out with a basket full of scissors, and was surprised: "What's going on? Aren't all the scissors put in the warehouse? Why would someone pick it out alone?"

Zheng Yuanxin took a look: "My lord, someone sent unqualified scissors. Commander Tian asked someone to put them in a red bamboo basket and send them back to the merchant."

Zhou Changkui dared to be surprised: "Commander Tian, ​​do you have all the scissors in such a large basket returned?"

"As long as they are unqualified scissors after our inspection, no matter how much they are, they have to be returned." Tian Erya said as a matter of course.

Zhou Changkui nodded, looked around again, and then left with Wu Xiangrong.

Seeing the smile on his face, Wu Xiangrong said with a smile, "My lord seems to be very satisfied with the Zheng family?"

"No, I'm not satisfied with the Zheng family. It's just that Tian Erya makes me feel refreshed."

"Why do adults think so?"

"She is approachable and does not forget her true colors. She is awarded the position of commander-in-chief by the court and can still get along with craftsmen. This kind of quality is rare. What is even more surprising is that she is a country girl. The scissors in the store were returned. She is benevolent and ruthless, and she is a good manager. I did not choose the wrong person. To be honest, I have been uneasy about choosing her as the conductor these days."

(End of this chapter)