Wei and Jin Cooks

Chapter 1246: Different Concepts

Zhao Hanzhang knew that it would not make sense to talk to Zhao Hu about national interests or the interests of the people. He could only talk about his interests and the interests of the clan, so he did not mind his complaints and asked directly: "Which section of road does the seventh uncle want to build?"

"Any section, the one closer to Luoyang, the road is longer, and the money is more," Zhao Hu said for a moment, frowning at her, "I can always get the money for road construction on time, right? I can Let me explain in advance, if you don’t pay on time, I won’t advance the migrant workers for you, everyone will owe it anyway.”

The day laborers didn’t dare do anything to him.

Zhao Hanzhang: "...Don't worry, you may owe any money, and migrant workers will not default on their money."

The imperial court still owes Zhao Hu a large amount of money. If the treasury is really not enough, it will hold back his share first. There is no way it can owe the migrant workers who sold themselves as coolies.

Zhao Hu didn't know what Zhao Hanzhang was thinking, otherwise he would have regretted saying anything at this time.

The two of them decided on some exchange of interests that could not be understood by outsiders. When Zhao Song came with a group of Zhao's children, they both stopped talking in a tacit understanding and stood up together to salute Zhao Song.

 Zhao Song waved his hand, frowned slightly after looking at Zhao Hanzhang's clothes, "Why are you wearing Hu clothes?"

He complained: "Nowadays, there are more and more Zhao descendants staying in the capital. I think Luoyang should also worship their ancestors on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The clothes they wear when worshiping their ancestors are also etiquette and cannot go wrong."

Zhao Hu, however, liked Zhao Hanzhang's outfit very much and said from the sidelines: "This is not an ancestor worship, but a family banquet. It's natural to wear whatever you want to wear if you want it to be comfortable, good-looking, and if you ask me, our formal attire is too cumbersome."

Zhao Song's face darkened, "The etiquette must not be broken, Old Seven, you are just too reckless. I heard people say that you asked the people in your garment shop to make single clothes, and will you wear single clothes when going out in the future?"

Zhao Hu jumped, "Who leaked the information to you? This is my business secret!"

"My secret, Zhao Wan who worked in your store was so angry that he resigned and went home. I know all about it. You are not allowed to do this kind of business. It is embarrassing or not. Wearing only single clothes is no different from going out in underwear. What's the difference? The whole world is your bedroom."

Zhao Wan was not a slave, but a member of the Zhao clan. His family was poor and he had a tailoring skills, so he went to work in Zhao Hu's clothing shop for ten years. He never thought that one day they would have different ideas. Zhao Wan directly Just fired the boss.

Zhao Hanzhang was slightly envious in his heart for being so casual and free.

"Guo Pu said that this summer is hot. It was already very hot last year, and it will be even hotter this year. What kind of clothes can block it?" Zhao Hu said: "People like us have ice, but most people don't. Wear single clothes." It’s the best way. At worst, just add a bellyband inside.”

Zhao Hanzhang couldn't help but shudder when he thought of the brightly colored bellybands now available for both men and women.

At this moment, Zhao Song caught him. He pointed at Zhao Hanzhang and scolded Zhao Hu, "Look, you scared Sanniang. Can people outside accept it? Hurry up and put this idea away. To avoid embarrassment.”

Zhao Hu turned to stare at Zhao Hanzhang, squinting, "Do you think this is a bad idea?"

Zhao Hanzhang waved his hands quickly and said under the gaze of his two uncles: "I don't understand this business, and I don't understand clothes either. I really can't give you any advice."

Zhao Song: "You know etiquette, right? Do you think this is etiquette?"

Zhao Hu also said to her, "You don't understand clothes? Don't you understand why there are always more robes and fewer Han robes?"

Zhao Hanzhang smiled and said: "I just think it's convenient. My mother and I all say it looks good, so it means it looks good." She paused for a moment and then said: "Etiquette clothes can also change according to current events. I think daily clothes If you make the sleeves slightly smaller, it will be more convenient for traveling and doing things.”

"Biji," Zhao Hu said, "Now my garment shop makes a lot of clothes with narrow sleeves, but they are different from Hu clothes. Fifth brother, if you don't like Hu clothes, you can try this kind of clothes from my house. Go out. It’s very convenient for shopping, I’ll wear it out for you tomorrow.”

Zhao Song: "Don't be so messy, I'm talking about single clothes..."

Zhao Hanzhang retreated quietly. The cousins ​​and nephews on the side saw her and moved lightly, silently blocking their sight and covering her departure.

Zhao Hanzhang cast a look of approval and gratitude at them, and immediately slipped away as if he had greased his feet as soon as he stepped off the steps.

 Zhao Song and Zhao Hu had a quarrel, and neither could convince the other, but he didn't show it on his face during the meal, and he didn't drag Zhao Hanzhang to judge anymore.

There are quite a few members of the Zhao family staying in the capital now. This is no longer a family banquet, but a family banquet. All the clansmen in Beijing will come to eat, including Zhao Wan, who was just mentioned.

 He is unemployed and is considering whether to return to his hometown. However, he has many brothers in his family and there is no shortage of him to farm.

But it was not easy to find a job as a tailor at this time. He could only work in a shop and could not sell himself into other people's homes, even on a living contract.

There was no one in the clan who sold himself into slavery. If he did, the whole family would be humiliated and the clan would most likely expel him. Zhao Wan could not afford the consequences.

 Even so, he was still unwilling to bow to Zhao Hu.

Hum, wearing such disrespectful clothes, he felt, was not much different from the humiliation of being exterminated.

Zhao Wan angrily picked up meat and rice, wanting to take the opportunity to eat more so that he could skip one meal tomorrow. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, he went to Zhao Hu's house to eat. He feasted for three days, and then decided whether to go back to his hometown or stay. Down.

Wang was in charge of the banquet, so she was very concerned about how everyone was eating and drinking at the banquet. She glanced at the two tables in the corner. She thought for a while, avoiding people and Zhao Hanzhang and said: "Don't just take care of the close clan members around you. Seventh Uncle is like this Yes, he is very rich. Even if you don’t take care of him, he can still live a good life. Some tribesmen are having a hard time, and they need your help even more."

Wang motioned her to look at the two tables of people eating in the corner, and whispered: "Although they came out with other tribesmen, the reason why they came all the way from Xiping to Luoyang is because of your reputation. , when your grandfather was here, all the clan members who came to seek refuge, regardless of whether they were rich or poor, or far or near, were well arranged. Since you have to rely on your clan, don’t focus on national affairs. clan affairs should also be taken into consideration. Be careful."

Zhao Hanzhang frowned, "Didn't Fifth Uncle arrange for them?"

Wang sighed and said: "Your fifth uncle is old and Zhao Ming is not around. Most of these things are left to the seventh uncle, but he does things as he pleases. Many people in the clan have been wronged and did not say anything."

"For example, Zhao Wan, there are so many jobs in a shop, he doesn't like to make single clothes and just makes other clothes. His seventh uncle forced him to make single clothes, so he had to quit his job," Wang said: " Most of these people from poor families came to Luoyang with the rich and powerful landlords, but when they were brought out, they might not be able to settle down well, let alone take them back."

Zhao Hanzhang understood. She smiled and took her mother's hand and said, "My mother-in-law is still kind-hearted. I have noted this matter and will deal with it."

 She paused and then said: "Actually, Aniang can try to help them by herself..."

See you tomorrow

 (End of this chapter)