The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 106
Xiu Niang glanced at Li Rui and asked: "Brother Yun, why don't you dare to come to see me? What did you talk about with the Xiao family? Why did you ask your uncle Erqing to buy properties? What did you give to our village? Sold?"

Xiu Niang goes to the core.

The eldest grandpa and the grandpa turned to Li Rui at the same time, their eyes as sharp as blades.

"You can talk to me when you go home."

Grandpa tapped him with his hand, an angry look on his face.

Li Rui touched his nose and shrank his head without daring to speak.

When we got home, Grandpa couldn't wait. He knew best what his own grandson was like.

"Brother Rui and Brother Yun don't dare to come to see me. There must be something fishy. What did you sell our village to?"

"It's not selling, it's just cooperation. Grandpa Xiao likes our wine very much. I also wanted to help our wine shop, so I tried to ask if my uncle wanted to open a wine shop. Is there a suitable shop to do it? Unexpectedly, I After passing the message, they agreed, willing to cooperate together, and the drinks could be sent to the northwest trade route. I thought about how this was a huge temptation, and when I came back, I discussed it with my uncle. I would starve the bold ones to death and starve the timid ones to death. , why not do it."

"I want to buy the shop and farm by myself. It doesn't matter to me whether the Xiao family does it or not. I can't blame Brother Rui. I'm an adult and I can listen to him. I know it well. Don't blame the child."

Li Qing also explained.

"I knew you must have dragged Zhou Yun to the Xiao family and asked Zhou Yun to come over and see me."

Xiu Niang slammed the table angrily and shouted by name and surname that she was really angry.

Li Rui knelt down and said, "It's my fault. I fell in love with the power of the Xiao family and asked Uncle Yun to take me to the Xiao family. I had a plan a long time ago and it had nothing to do with him."

"Don't cover for him. If he doesn't nod, you don't dare to plan so far. How dare you, a peasant boy, do business with the Xiao family."

The Xiao family belongs to an aristocratic family of the Qing Dynasty. It has been inherited for many years. It has been in the capital for several generations and has experienced three emperors. His family also has trade routes in the northwest. They all crossed the Ming Road with the emperor. The Yue family belongs to the Duke of Guo's Mansion. Military generals, whose connections are as tangled as a spider's web, are able to make the emperor reuse and tolerate his family. His ability should not be underestimated.

This Northwest Business Road was supported by his family and the Xiao family's in-law family, and there were other people inside who could help out and get a share of the profits or connections and official positions.

After all, there are many officials needed on this road, and there is also a lot of money exchanges. Of course, half of it must be given to the emperor. Li Rui focused on this.

"Sister, I don't blame him, I have my own ideas too."

Zhou Yun entered the house.

"Kneel down for me. You have become more capable. You dare to compete with the court ministers for money and opportunities. You can't do it anymore."

Xiu Niang pointed at Zhou Yun's hand angrily and trembled.

"Sister, don't be so angry. I discussed it with my eldest brother. It was not decided by Li Rui alone. This was a decision made after everyone discussed it together. I really didn't do it randomly."

Zhou Yun was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and took a few steps forward, eager to explain.

"Are you sure that elder brother has discussed it with the Xiao family?"

"Really, not only the Li family's wine, but also our filigree inlaid silk jewelry are also involved. I can't decide such a big decision alone. It's my eldest brother who has reached this position now, and Tongqi Lianzhi , climbing up together, the meaning of multiple arms."

"The sons and daughters of Lijia Village are all outstanding, and they are no less impressive when they stand up. The eldest brother said that the two clans united are stronger than one family alone. Outsiders think that we are also qualified to talk to the Xiao family because of the marriage of two surnames. This is not what you think. In that case, Brother Rui did not betray the clan, never."

Zhou Yun knelt on the ground and explained.

"Get up and talk to me carefully."

Only then did Xiu Niang soften her expression.Zhou Yun and Li Rui got up from the ground, stood there and explained the matter.

The Xiao family likes the Li family's wine, and the Zhou family's jewelry is also a workshop. Filigree inlay is an old craft, and there is some profit. This week, Zhou Yi has reached the third-grade position, and he is indeed qualified to negotiate with others. The family conspires to do some business and seek something. position and resources.

As for this negotiation, Li Rui is very smart and can explain everything clearly. People who take one step to see the five steps are actually thinking that Xiu Niang has supported them to get to where they are today. It is really not easy. I want to ask for help. The way to lift Lijiacun.

Xiu Niang sighed, her face unwavering, "You dare to run around with gold ingots just after you can walk. You are so brave. Why do you think that a daughter can make the Xiao family give you everything and praise you? Don't forget You and the Xiao family are in a competitive relationship. There is only so much pie, and everyone in your village has taken it, so what can others eat?"

"And it is not appropriate for you to join such a faction as soon as you enter the court. If there is a party dispute, the first wave of people who will die in the party fight will be the children from poor families."

Xiu Niang looked at them very worried.

"Second Aunt, we will be careful. We chose the Xiao family because their family has always been a neutral party and is in the leading position. This is why we only dare to discuss cooperation with the approval and consent of the eldest uncle of the Zhou family. I just want to represent the village. The more money we make, the more we can invest in educating children, and the more opportunities we have.”

Li Rui stood aside and spoke cautiously.

"Okay, you have grown up and have your own ideas. Since you want to be the head of the Li family, go and talk to the Xiao family. Don't let the family suffer. This is the hope of the whole village. It was so difficult to start drinking wine in the first place. Fang, you know."

"Yes."

"Brother Rui, no matter how far you go, don't forget that you are a farmer. It was your parents who raised you by digging food in the fields. Don't forget those simple villagers."

"I remember."

Li Rui lowered his head and felt a little ashamed when Xiu Niang said that.

"When you get engaged, we will return to the village to celebrate the New Year this year."

Xiu Niang felt that it was time to take her child back to the village to settle down. Only by seeing the land of her hometown and eating the food cooked by her parents could she regain her way to Beijing and her mood.

"Yes, I will definitely go back this year. I said hello in advance. I have not forgotten my roots. I haven't been home for a few years. I want to go back and see the new yard."

Li Rui understood Xiuniang's good intentions and responded immediately.

"Well, I'll go see my elder brother tomorrow and ask about cooperation."

"it is good."

"Brother Heng, do you know this?"

"I know a little bit. I haven't made a decision before. My father-in-law mentioned it to me and asked Brother Rui to talk. It's not appropriate to have too many people involved. The Zhang family of Northwest Business Road also installed a son as an official, which is also related. This kind of thing is inextricably linked, and it can be regarded as the Xiao family's intention to value their son-in-law. They are all from the same family. If you want to support young people for your own use, you don't have to worry about party struggle. Our generation is not qualified for party struggle. . He will be released when he gets married, and then I will just ask my father-in-law."

Li Heng stood up and replied.

"Okay, the wine shop cooperation won't be settled in one go. When we talk about it, I'll ask my eldest brother. Grandpa, my eldest brother will visit you tomorrow. How about we talk about it then?"

"Sure. It's best to talk face to face."

Grandpa also nodded.

Let's all stay and take a rest first. It's quite tiring to take the boat. This yard was tidied up very well by Li Qing, but he spent a lot of money to tidy up all the yards of Li Rui and Brother Qun. It's pretty decent. It's not shabby either, but has a low-key and elegant feel.

(End of this chapter)