"Yeah, so, let's just follow Chen Xiaobei here. Even if we have to suffer a little but earn a little, we can just eat."
Liu Rumei said it very modestly. In fact, as the saying goes, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. As far as the current assets of the Liu family are concerned, even if the three generations do not work, they will not lack food. But Liu Rumei knows that more emperors will depend on their attitude.
Liu Tie and Liu Ce, the two of them bowed and clasped their fists together, "Young lady is absolutely right, we understand."
"I've already told Brother Xiaobei that he will ask Chen Dayong to lead people to expand a few more kilns later. Then you can follow suit and learn from it." Liu Rumei made arrangements again.
Liu Ce and Liu Tie agreed without any hesitation, "Then let's go find Dayong now."
Seeing the two people leaving, the maid Xiaoqing couldn't help but pout, "Miss, do we really want to stay in this small mountain village for the rest of our lives?"
Liu Rumei looked back at Xiao Qing, "I want to stay here for the rest of my life, but you can't tell. If you look back, find a good family, and I have to marry you off."
"No, no, I don't want it, miss. I want to serve you for the rest of my life."
After listening to Xiao Qing's words, Liu Rumei smiled happily.
"As long as you have this intention, we women will have to marry in the end. Marry into a good family, have more children, and when you grow old, you will have Cheng Huan on your knees. Just think about it and you will be happy."
Xiao Qing shook her head, "I don't, I don't, Miss, I will stay with you."
"Okay, I have the final say on this matter. By the way, what do you think of Liu Tie?"
Xiaoqing was stunned for a moment at this sentence, and then a shy look appeared on her face, "Miss, I told you that I would accompany you."
Liu Rumei immediately understood. He nodded slightly, "Okay, leave this matter to me."
At this time, Liu Tie and Liu Ce walked out of Liu Rumei's residence, looked at each other, and shook their heads helplessly.
"Hey, let's do this for now. You can just burn some charcoal to show off. As long as the lady is happy." Liu Ce said with a hint of helplessness.
Liu Tie also nodded, "Yes, the lady is right. Let's wait until the situation stabilizes after a while."
The two went to find Chen Dayong, and Chen Xiaobei was not idle at this time.
I have always wanted to go into the mountains again, but I have never had the chance. Now I finally have time. While the mountains are not closed due to heavy snow, I have to go to Hulu Valley to see it.
Hearing that he was going to Calabash Valley, Cui Hongyu quickly dissuaded him, "I think you went to see it last time. There are ginseng, Ganoderma and other medicinal herbs there."
"There are several pots of plants in our old house. They can be used in emergencies. I don't think we should take risks!"
Chen Xiaobei shook his head, "But I don't feel at ease in my heart, so I still want to take a look. Don't worry, I'll stay at Hulu Valley tonight, and I'll come down tomorrow."
Cui Hongyu couldn't persuade him, so he had to retreat and ask him to take a few people up the mountain. It would be better to go to Liu Rumei and ask for some good guards.
Chen Xiaobei thought about it and it made sense. If there was any danger on the mountain, it would be a good thing to have a few people who knew how to fight.
Chen Xiaobei came to see Liu Rumei and explained her purpose. Liu Rumei immediately responded that she would accompany Chen Xiaobei into the mountains, which made Chen Xiaobei very embarrassed.
"Rumei, it's cold on the mountain. Just send a few people with me."
Liu Rumei smiled and shook her head, "I can't bear to see so many people doing nothing at home. I can't bear to do nothing all day long. I can at least find something to do by taking them into the mountains."
Thinking about it, Chen Dayong and others also need manpower to build the charcoal kiln, but they can't use these twenty or thirty people.
"Okay, then it's settled. Let's pack up and set off after lunch. We can get to Calabash Valley before dark, stay there for one night, and come back after lunch the next day."
Liu Rumei immediately ordered Liu Ziming and Liu Ziliang to take five people each and wait for others to pack up and prepare to set off.
After receiving the news, Liu Tie and Liu Ce hurried back.
As soon as they saw Liu Rumei, the two of them couldn't wait to say, "Miss, let us two accompany my uncle."
Liu Rumei shook her head, "No, you two have other things to do."
"One of you will go to Qingzhou, and the other will go to Shouzhou."
"In the future, if we want to sell charcoal, you two should go and inquire about the market first. You are familiar with these two places. Ask a few more people to understand what I mean."
The two looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and finally agreed, "Miss, please don't worry, General Zhang from Qingzhou and General Li from Shouzhou are both the prince's old subordinates."
Liu Rumei nodded slightly and warned again, "Be careful and don't make a fuss."
After lunch, Chen Xiaobei led everyone up the mountain. In addition to Liu Rumei bringing Liu Ziming, Liu Ziliang and other Liu family guards, Chen Xiaobei also called Chen Daqiang and Chen Sanliang, and there were also two team members to protect the grandchildren.
It's not for the sake of balance, Chen Xiaobei just thinks that with two village protection team members, Chen Dayong will feel more at ease, that's all.
Walking into Qingniu Mountain again, Chen Xiaobei's mood was completely different from before.
And now it's winter, and the water in the river has frozen.
The temperature in the mountains is naturally lower, and a gust of wind blows. Anyone who is cold can't help but shudder.
Fortunately, they were fully prepared, and each of them put on the thickest cotton-padded clothes.
Liu Rumei and his men all wore big leather jackets, which made Chen Daqiang and Chen Sanliang secretly envious.
They are not the only ones envious. Chen Xiaobei was also envious.
Even in his previous life, leather coats were a treasure to keep out the cold in winter. When he went back to the county town, he really had to get a leather coat.
On both sides of the road, the trees were dull and the fallen leaves were colorful. They creaked when stepped on. Liu Rumei was obviously in a better mood than the others. As he walked, he would pick up two fallen leaves from time to time, and then whisper to Xiao Qing and the other two.
Seeing the happy expressions of the two of them, Chen Xiaobei's anxious mind relaxed slightly.
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At this time, the little girl rushed into Chen Xiaobei's new home in a hurry. As soon as she entered the door, she shouted, "Brother Xiaobei, Brother Xiaobei."
Cui Hongyu hurriedly came to greet him, "Brother Xiaobei has gone into the mountains. If you have anything to say, please tell me."
When the little girl heard this, she stamped her feet anxiously, "Oh, it's still a step too late. I still want to follow him into the mountains. If that doesn't work, I'll go find him."
When Cui Hongyu heard this, he quickly stepped forward and grabbed her, "This can't be done. They have been gone for at least an hour. How can you catch up? In a short while, it will be dark. You are in the mountains by yourself, aren't you afraid? ?”
Little girl didn't know that Cui Hongyu didn't want her to chase him, so he said this deliberately.
But just these few words, the little girl believed them to be true. She sighed, "Okay, then I'll go."
On the way back to the school, the little girl seemed helpless and kept sighing. The maid next to her saw this and said with a smile, "Miss, even if we can't go to Qingniu Mountain, let's go to the county town to visit the head office. I'm bored at home. I see you. I’m almost suffocating myself.”
One sentence made the little girl excited again, "Yes, yes, yes, go and talk to my brother. Let's go back to Xiaojia Town and stay for a few days."
