The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 60

Xiuniang visited the elderly people in Zhoujiacun, walked around each one, visited them, and took a few children to get to know them.

I also took my children to the Zhou Family School to open their eyes.

The rules of the Zhou family school are very strict, and almost no outsiders are admitted. If you make a mistake, you will be beaten according to the situation. If you make a big mistake, the punishment will be stronger. There are very few opportunities. You have to fight for it. The promotion method is also very cruel. You will be eliminated one by one and selected. Those who come out are all extremely strong and tough, and they can crush a lot of people in every aspect.

After getting to know each other, Li Rui and others were sweating on their backs. They were afraid that they would be stepped on while studying in the Zhou family.

Even the girls from the Zhou family work very hard to study. If you don't work hard, you can't do it. If your grades are bad and your marriage is bad, who would be happy to give you the leftover husband's family?

Your wealth and future are in the hands of the village chief and the elders. You earn your future and your husband's family based on your ability. If you are good, you have to choose first. If you are not good, you will have to take the rest. Love it or not.

The Zhou family culture and rules are very cruel. They don't show any kindness at all. The children they raise are as ferocious as wolves. If they don't rob them, they will starve. They can't even eat hot dogs. This is terrible.

This is the case for one person, and it is also the case for a group of people. It has a strong group-driving effect. People from generation to generation are still ruthless characters even if they are not officials, and it is very sad and uncomfortable.

The Zhou family also had a nanny to teach etiquette and rules. It was Zhou Yi who invited the nanny in the palace, who was in front of the Queen Mother. He used his own merit to beg the emperor and gave the Zhou family a nanny.

This shows the unity of the Zhou family. Anyone who stands out will do everything possible to give back to the clan. The clan will spare no effort for you to stand out, forming a virtuous circle. The power of one person cannot be compared to the power of the entire clan, who will support you behind the scenes. support.

If you want money, you still have to contribute. One person is not enough. Our clan has other sons and daughters. If ten are not enough, the whole clan, old and young, will come together. I don’t believe it can’t be done.

This trip back to her parents' house opened the eyes of Li Jing, Li Rui and other children. They were also shocked and ashamed. The second aunt worked so hard to support the family education, but in the end they were so good at just a few grades. This beating was really well worth it. .

Qing'er and Yingzi also made good best friends in the Zhou family. One of the two was smart, lively and cheerful, while the other was calm, showy, sincere and down-to-earth. Their character was recognized by the Zhou family's daughter. The children exchanged gifts with each other and exchanged letters in the future.

"When my family's filial piety period is completely over, I will post a message asking you to come and play, but you can't refuse me."

Qing'er took Zhou's daughter's hand and extended her sincere invitation.

"Okay, we must go, we want to eat delicious food."

"You can just come, my grandpa Zeng's plum wine is delicious. I'll treat you to some green plum wine making."

"well."

After staying for five days, Xiuniang is going back to Lijia Village.

"You go back and take good care of yourself. I will take care of selling the wine. Then I will write a letter back and sell our wine to the north. This road is smooth. Don't worry, we can make money together."

"Okay, thank you Grandpa Clan for loving me."

"I support you in starting the weaving workshop you mentioned. When the time comes, the Zhou family will also send a few girls to learn the craft."

"Okay, I have discussed it with several clan elders, and they also agreed that our two families should work together. After all, the power of one family is too weak, so it is better for the two families to work together. Then the Zhou family can also pay for a share. Or being responsible for selling it to Jiangnan and other places is also a good choice. More money can bring more benefits to the village, and clan science can also do more things."

"What you said makes sense. Let's discuss it carefully later. There's no rush now. We'll just do the same thing."

"Grandpa Clan, I'm going back, you have to take care of yourself."

"Good boy, be strong. There is nothing you can't overcome." "I remember it."

Xiu Niang said goodbye to her relatives and took her children back to Lijia Village. This trip was not in vain. She negotiated with the clan elders and sold the Li family's wine to the Zhou family's business route.

Not counting trade routes, not everyone in the Zhou family is an official, there are also people who are doing business, traveling between the south and the north of the Yangtze River. They have been doing this for 20 years. Xiu Niang has been married to the Li family for more than ten years, and life flies by quickly. .

As Zhou Yi's official journey went smoothly, the Zhou family went out to do business much more smoothly. Is there someone to protect him? Gradually, the road became bigger and bigger, and the road became smoother. He would also contact other families to do some business.

This time Xiuniang sent the Li family wine to this road to sell. In the future, the Zhou family will increase the quantity of wine ordered and sell it as the main wine, so that the Li family winery can gain a firm foothold.

"Second Aunt, thank you for your hard work. Please drink some tea."

"it is good."

"Auntie, will our winery be able to gain a firm foothold this time?"

"That's right. We can't place all our hopes on the Zhou family. The Li family themselves have to work hard to open up new paths. We can't put all our eggs in one basket."

"Brother Rui, please clean up later and prepare to leave with my cousin. When you go there, you have to be careful in your words and deeds. Think more and talk less. Watch how my cousin behaves and learn more about his skills."

"Yes, Second Aunt, I remember."

Xiuniang persuaded her cousin and took Li Rui back to her hometown to do paperwork. She didn't have much money, but she didn't go there for money. She went there to learn how to manage the people. This is her relative, and she will teach you step by step. How to be a county magistrate, how to handle official affairs, if you can't learn it, don't say that people didn't give you a chance.

After returning home, Xiu Niang changed her clothes, washed her face, and then came out to talk to the elders.

"Grandpa, parents, I have agreed with the elders on two things. The first one is that Brother Rui will go with my cousin in a few days to work as a clerk for his sect. It can be regarded as a study tour."

"Zhong, think carefully for him. Bring some gifts and money before leaving. Don't embarrass your brother-in-law."

"The second thing is our family's wine shop. We can further cooperate with the Zhou family in the future. We need to stabilize our footing first and then think about other ways. The elder of the Yue Clan will give me a reply next week."

"Your second uncle has brought Li Qing and Li Yan back. From now on, he will be the housekeeper of our village and will be responsible for specific business matters."

"That's great. We still have to have a smart person running outside. We have to figure out a way out ourselves. We can't rely solely on the Zhou family. Otherwise, the Zhou family will pinch us over time. My children and grandchildren of the Zhou family are wolf-like. Teach them, the children of the Li family may not be able to play with them."

Xiu Niang smiled, and after a trip back to her parents' home, she understood why the Zhou family has developed so fast in the past ten years. It is due to good teaching. Each generation works harder than the previous generation, and they are willing to take risks. The unity of the clan is boundless. With two hearts, it would be quick to support the clan in the first place.

"Okay, I remember, let the children see that there are mountains outside the mountains, and there are people outside who are right. Thank you for your hard work."

"There is no rush about the weaving workshop. It will be good for Li Qing to come back. When Li Qing goes to talk, I won't go to the front. This will make it easier to talk."

"That's what we mean too. If you participate too much, I'm afraid it will embarrass you. When the time comes, whichever side you favor will be criticized. How about you just pull the strings and pull the strings, and both sides will think of you."

Grandpa also understands the principles of human relations better. He doesn't let Xiu Niang get involved too much, just pulling the strings is enough. He can't let her end up being wronged even though she has done her best. If that doesn't work, then the family will suffer a loss.

(End of this chapter)