This winter has passed like this. Although people are working hard, they are calm and peaceful. This group of hired laborers has already been paid a year's wages in advance, and the price is not low.
It's such a long journey, such an uninhabited deep mountain and old forest, otherwise no one would be willing to come, and everyone is still taking risks, so it is appropriate to pay more wages.
It is precisely because no gold has been produced and wages have been paid in advance that these people have a stable mentality and work honestly, so it is easier to manage.
Spring came late in the mountains, it was already May, the grass was just about to grow, and the tired and hungry horses were already as skinny as wood.
There were two horses that were unable to survive and were killed and eaten during the Chinese New Year. Nowadays, the horses that can survive until spring are in good shape, but they have also managed to survive without falling.
As soon as the green grass came out, Crossing the River Dragon led the two brothers to let the horses go. After more than ten days, the remaining horses were somewhat relieved and full of energy.
When the river completely melted, Jin Wuye left a few people to transport sand to him and Li Ertou, while he and Li Ertou stood by the river all day to collect gold.
The rest of the people still went to the place pointed out by Jin Wuye to transport sand and soil. Although there were fewer manpower, there were still many people carrying horses and packs, and they could transport sand and soil quite a lot in a day.
Qian Dagui and Shanhou of the Dragon Crossing River sect watched Jin Wuye and Li Ertou from both sides. The gold that comes out of the sand every day must be weighed, counted, and given to the Dragon Crossing the River for safekeeping.
Throughout the summer, Jin Wuye led the employees to be busy like this. Autumn is coming soon, and there isn't much sand on the river bank. What's even worse is that the food we brought is almost gone.
At this time, there was suddenly more gold. Jin Wuye said that he had found the gold vein and urged everyone to work harder.
When people saw that there was a lot of gold, they became energetic and worked hard to collect it. But as time goes by, that energy gradually fades away, and the phenomenon of grinding and laziness becomes more and more common.
After all, no matter how much gold is mined, the hired workers can't get it. They say that they will get extra wages, but that is only a matter of the future, and the hired workers don't agree with it.
Especially in order to save food, meals are rationed, and the employees are even less motivated. Even if they have a mountain of gold, they won't be able to dig out much.
For several nights in a row, Guojianglong couldn't sleep. He was a little worried about the slow work of the employees in front of him. He tried his best to think of countermeasures and wanted to mobilize people's enthusiasm again.
Crossing the River Dragon was afraid that he would disturb Qian Dagui and Mountain Monkey by tossing and turning, and he was also worried about the thin horses, so he went to the horse feeding place and watched the horses eating grass while thinking about his thoughts.
The night in the mountains is already very cold, and half the moon is passing through the light clouds. Tomorrow may be a nice and crisp autumn day, but the Dragon Crossing the River is not happy.
At this moment, Crossing the River Dragon saw the door of the house where Jin Wuye and Li Er lived quietly opened, and a figure flashed out. He looked around, then trotted towards the hillside behind.
That was leader Li Er. It seemed that he was quite familiar with the road. He ran straight up the hillside without pausing in the dark. It is estimated that this was not the first time that he had been out in the dark and in the middle of the night.
Guojiang Long stared at Leader Li Er and stood up slowly. He wanted to follow him to see what Leader Li was doing in the middle of the night.
But the Dragon Crossing the River finally didn't move, and slowly squatted down again, looking in the direction where Li Er's head was going. He knew that in this quiet night, he might be discovered if he followed.
After waiting for half an hour, Chief Li Er hurriedly came back and slipped into the house quietly. Only then did the Dragon Crossing the River stand up, return to his room, and lie down to sleep.
The next day, Guojianglong didn't make any noise, and quietly went to the construction site to observe for a day. When he came back, he took a detailed look at the grain in the warehouse.
Crossing the River Dragon judged that the second leader Li must have gone to hide the gold. Gold particles are small and take up little space, so they can easily be hidden under people's noses.
No matter how hard he looked, he couldn't catch it, let alone a gold mining veteran like Li Ertou. If he wanted to hide it, he would have to strip him naked and search him every day, but he couldn't do that.
The key is Jin Baotou - whether Jin Wuye knows about this and whether he is also involved in it is hard to say.
The wages of avarice is death. Crossing the River Dragon decided not to inquire about this matter for the time being. He wanted to think of other more secure methods.
After dinner in the evening, Crossing the River Dragon came to the house where Jin Wuye and Li Ertou lived. After they arrived here, they built a total of three houses, and everyone lived separately.
Dragon Crossing the River lives in the same place as Qian Dagui and Mountain Monkey, and the remaining space is used as a warehouse, where the food and tools he brings are kept.
Jin Wuye lived with Li Ertou and cooked in the outside room. The remaining houses were occupied by hired workers, with more than a dozen people crowded together.
"Master Liangtai, are you here for something?" Jin Wuye saw Jiang Long coming and quickly stood up to give up his seat, which was actually the bed where they lived.
"I think it's late autumn for us to do some math, and those who pick out gophers are getting ready to get up and go home."
Guo Jianglong said and sat down. Jin Wuye quickly took out the account he had recorded. Of course, he did not hand it to Guo Jianglong, but looked at the number he recorded.
"Okay then, let's get it together first. I guess it's about right. I count it every day. You see, this is my account."
The accounts kept by Mr. Jin Wu were really detailed and clear. Dragon Crossing the River didn't bother to take a closer look, and he couldn't see clearly under the dim light.
"The numbers are really right. This time we have gained a lot and won. Oh, by the way, I still have something to discuss with Mr. Jin Wu.
I see there isn't much sand left, and the food is almost gone. Let's finish the remaining work and go back together. "
Guojianglong sat up straight and looked at Jin Wuye, wanting to see how Jin Wuye would react. Jin Wuye also hurriedly answered Guo Jianglong's words, but he did not agree to go back now.
"Let's work for a few more days. We just found a thick place, but we haven't seen how much gold is coming out these days! We can't lose the opportunity."
"I want those hired people to work for ten or twenty days by themselves. Even if I give them extra wages, I wonder what Mr. Jin Wu wants?"
"That won't work! We already paid the wages when we came here, so you can add some more. Now is a good time. We can't let them eat the fat meat, but we can't make it too cheap for them."
Jin Wuye hadn't spoken yet, but Li Er shook his head and said no. But Dragon Crossing the River did not give up his idea, and still tried to enlighten him with good words.
"Didn't you see that those people are unwilling to do it? The golden eyes are red when I see him, I'm afraid they will make trouble. This is the only way, so that they can work hard."
"Absolutely not. Anyone who makes trouble will be killed! Starting tomorrow, people will watch them and beat them if they don't do well. I don't believe in punishing them for being dishonest."
