The early spring sunshine is shining, and there are mottled shadows under the locust trees.
Li Zheng stood on a high stone and spoke passionately about the future plan of Dahe Village. A picture was also shown in front of everyone——
The crowds were busy, the traffic was busy, and the sound of hawking was endless...
Will Dahe Village in the future really be so bustling and lively?
"I understand what crowdfunding means." Mrs. Zhu squeezed her way out of the crowd, "Then I'll raise fifty taels of silver!"
The people in the village took a breath of cold air. In the past, Mrs. Zhu was the poorest widowed family in the village. Now, she opened her mouth with fifty taels of silver, which directly opened the gap with them.
"The last time I participated in the competition, I was rewarded with one hundred taels of silver. I spent more than ten taels of silver to buy an oxcart, and I left twenty taels of silver to build a house. I still feel uneasy keeping the rest." Mrs. Zhu laughed. He said, "Since this is a decision jointly made by Dashan Niang and Li Zheng, there must be nothing wrong. I, an old woman, just follow the smart people. Huzi, go back and get fifty taels of silver!"
Zhu Huzi nodded, turned around and went back to get the money.
Aunt Wang gritted her teeth and stood up: "Our family also contributes fifty taels of silver!"
Her man also won first place in the last competition and was awarded one hundred taels of silver. In addition, in the past six months, their family has made a lot of money with Dashan Niang, and their deposits are more than one hundred and ten taels. It is enough for them to have a house or a wife for their children, so they should spend fifty taels to support the construction of Dahe Village. This is what their family should do.
"My family doesn't have that much money." Old Mrs. Zhao said, "Our family should contribute twenty taels of silver."
In the past, the old Zhao family's annual savings did not exceed two taels of silver, but in the past six months, everyone in the family has been making money. Old Zhao does carpentry, Zhao Youcai delivers goods every day, Wen serves as a confinement nanny, and Chunhua helps there From time to time, Xia Hua went to the town to exchange money for her embroidery, and Dawang also made some money with Ergou... The savings at home were as high as twenty-five taels of silver, but taking out twenty-five taels of silver was like a drop in the bucket to Mrs. Zhao. Blood, but she knew that if the money was invested, there would be huge returns.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with following the lead of the boss and his wife in everything.
Shopkeeper Yan also participated in this meeting. He raised his hand and said: "We are new here in the Yan family. We didn't pay anything before, but this time we gave more, sixty taels of silver."
Li Zheng was overjoyed: "Okay, okay, you are all people with a long-term vision. Although I am Li Zheng, to be honest, my family's balance is really not much. My family will spend fifteen taels of silver."
Mr. Zhao followed and said, "My family is poor, so please take two taels of silver."
Some of the people in charge in the village paid for it one after another. When those people who had no independent opinions saw this, they did not dare to hesitate any longer. It was always right to follow the large army.
In the end, the entire Dahe Village, including Zhang Bailai's family, participated in the crowdfunding and raised a total of one thousand and three taels of silver.
Naturally, the people in Xindahe Village are unable to participate in crowdfunding, but all the men actively signed up to build the house. They were paid 30 cents a day and the construction period was about fifteen days. That is, they almost handed over half a tael of silver and paid dividends at the end of the year. , you can also get a share of the pie.
"Our Dahe Village is truly the most united and outstanding village in Ping'an County and even Huzhou. Let's concentrate all our efforts on big things. In the future, Dahe Village will develop better and better!" Li Zheng's blood surged with excitement, "Zhao Anjiang, you Now take people to the city to buy green bricks. Wang Yongcheng, you organize people to start digging the foundation. Iron pillars, you are responsible for the registration..."
Everything was arranged immediately, and the people of Dahe Village got into full swing of work.
In the distance, Lord Wu stood at the door of shopkeeper Yan's house and couldn't help but praise: "As expected of a Suiru person, he has a long-term vision. This village will definitely get better and better in the future."
In fact, he always felt that this Suiru man would be promoted.
During the time he stayed in Dahe Village, he must spend more time with this Sui Ruren. He was a wise man and worthy of learning more from him.
The village market is built in the southwest. In the first phase, a short street is planned. Two rows of houses face each other, each with two floors. The first floor is a single facade. Some of the second floors will be opened up and can be used as inns in the future.
The right side of the first phase has reserved a location for the second phase, which runs northeast and forms a crossroads with the first phase... Of course, the second phase will not start until the first phase is developed.
Cheng Wanwan carefully explained the drawings to Zhao Anjiang. This place will be the representative place of Dahe Village from now on, and every detail must be done to the extreme.
Because it had to be completed within fifteen days, and because just coming to work would turn into crowdfunding money, everyone in the village, old and young, came to help. In just two days, the foundation of the house was dug.
Zhao Sidan, Zhao Tiezhu and Yu Zhan also completed their second county examination.
At the same time, the "Dahe Banquet" restaurant opened.
In the past few days, Zhao Ergou has been making preparations. The restaurant has been cleaned up and down, front and back, inside and out.
There is a plaque hanging at the front door, covered with red cloth. Stepping over the threshold, you will see a lotus pond with pink lotus flowers and green lotus leaves. The water is gurgling underneath and there are live fish swimming around. Going around the entrance is the counter. , four dishes are hung above here, with chicken, duck and fish as the main course, accompanied by a limerick, hanging above. Moreover, various dishes are also hung on the walls of the entire hotel. The paintings are outstanding. The sex is alluring, just one look at it makes people salivate.
There are a total of six tables in the main hall, which are widely spaced and green plants are placed in the middle to give diners a certain degree of privacy.
Going further back is the kitchen.
This place has been expanded twice, and the kitchen is spacious and bright. It is first a food storage area, then a vegetable cutting and preparation area, and the innermost is the cooking area, which is Wu Huiniang's world.
She went out today without her children. She wore an apron around her waist and a spatula in her hand, preparing herself quickly.
The kitchen in the back was busy, and a lot of people gathered around the front door to watch the fun.
Cheng Wanwan sat in the private room on the second floor and waited. Not long after, he saw a carriage parked at the door of the restaurant. It was County Magistrate Shen.
Originally, she had no intention of inviting Magistrate Shen to attend the opening ceremony, but Shen Zheng insisted on inciting Magistrate Shen to come and help. Magistrate Shen agreed without saying a word, leaving no room for her to refuse.
As soon as Magistrate Shen got off the carriage, many people gathered at the door of the restaurant knelt down.
"Everyone, get up." Magistrate Shen said gently, "I am not wearing an official uniform or a black gauze hat today. I am just an ordinary diner. You don't need to be polite."
Cheng Wanwan came out from the door and said with a smile: "Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join in the fun. The auspicious time has come. Please deign to unveil the silk cloth for the shop."
Magistrate Shen had already made preparations.
When the firecrackers sounded, he picked up the tool in his hand, lifted it up, then grabbed a corner of the red silk cloth and gently pulled it down.
The three words "Big River Banquet" are shining with golden light in the early spring morning sun.
"Hello everyone, Dahe Yan Restaurant will be open for business immediately!" Cheng Wanwan said loudly, "Three days before the opening, the restaurant has prepared free tasting snacks for everyone, with a 20% discount on purchases in the first three days. In addition, the restaurant has launched a membership card. After becoming a member of this restaurant, you can enjoy a 20% discount on every purchase, and you will also have priority in using the private rooms on the second floor.”
After she finished speaking, she gave up her seat at the door, and the onlookers filed in.
