Li Guo blushed, stood up and apologized, saying, "Auntie, you and Uncle Wang are both good people! I made random guesses with a villain's heart, and I apologize to auntie and uncle!"
Zhang Xianzhong sighed: "Brother Wang and Sister-in-law are really amazing! Mr. Huang and His Majesty are indeed worthy of everyone's respect! If my sister-in-law and I have the same experience, it will definitely be the same! Sister-in-law, please accept my worship and be taught!"
Zhang Xianzhong saluted, and Li Hongji's uncle and nephew also saluted together.
Mrs. Wang was very happy.
Backing down again and again.
"You can respect His Majesty, Mr. Huang and others, this is better than anything else! Don't be too polite!"
Li Hongji said loudly: "Okay! Let's have a few drinks with Brother Wang later!"
There were footsteps outside the door, and someone walked in.
He was in his forties, wearing a gray cotton coat, with black ash on his hair and body. He was holding wine and food in his hands, smiling before saying anything.
"Haha! This must be our fellow villager from Shaanxi Province. Let's have a few drinks soon!"
But it is the royal capital.
He put the food and wine on the table.
Sister-in-law Wang said: "This is the royal capital of my family."
The three of them saluted quickly!
Li Hongji and Zhang Xianzhong called Brother Wang.
Li Guo called out, Uncle Wang.
He is one generation lower than Li Hongji, so his title is naturally different.
Wang's sister-in-law said to Wang Du: "Quickly change your clothes and wash your face. I'll heat up the food and wine."
The couple went to the capital.
Zhang Xianzhong sighed: "I just heard what my sister-in-law said. Your Majesty and Marquis Zhongyi are really wise kings and wise ministers! I almost cried when I heard it! This time I have been ordered to come here. I will definitely live up to this opportunity. I must do it." Seize this opportunity and make a career!"
Li Hongji also said: "Yes, it's really heart-warming! Look at the life of Mrs. Wang's family, this is called living! You don't have to pay for food and clothing, and you have six taels of silver a month. The Wang family boy is in school, even more It doesn’t cost a penny, it’s a good day like a dream! I have made up my mind a long time ago. When I go back to meet the empress and the Marquis, no matter what mission they have, I will fight to the death to complete it for the two saints!”
Li Guo nodded secretly.
Zhang Xianzhong said: "Yes! That's the truth!"
The Wangdu couple came out soon, and the food and drinks were put on the table.
Everyone sat down and announced each other's names.
Li Hongji picked up the wine glass and stood up.
"My sister-in-law took care of me along the way and was introduced to the army. I also had my sister-in-law to teach me how to read and count! My sister-in-law is both a teacher and a friend to us! I dedicate this glass of wine to my sister-in-law!"
The three of them all raised their glasses together and toasted to Mrs. Wang sincerely.
Wang's sister-in-law kept giving in, and Wangdu laughed, stood up, and said: "Your sister-in-law is not good at drinking. Besides, she has entered our Dahuang Village, and she is a brother and sister. Why are you being so polite? Come on, I will drink with you!"
The four of them drank together!
Zhang Xianzhong laughed and said, "It tastes good! This wine tastes good!"
Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "This is the sweet potato roast made by our Dahuang Village. Only men like you can find it delicious, but it is spicy!"
Everyone laughed.
Wangdu said: "Only when you drink bitter herbs and strong wine can you show your true colors as a hero! Only when you drink strong wine can you become a good man!"
Li Hongji praised: "Brother, what you said makes sense. Come on, let's have another drink!"
The two drank it all in one gulp.
Sister-in-law Wang said: "Let's eat vegetables. This wine has a lot of staying power. I'll fry you two more side dishes. You can enjoy yourself today!"
The three of them thanked them.
Wang Du said: "The factory knows that I am here to entertain you, so they specially asked the kitchen to turn on the small stove for everyone to try!"
All three were flattered.
Mrs. Wang added a few more side dishes.
The four of them also drank four or five glasses each, and then they slowed down their progress.
Li Hongji said: "I heard from my sister-in-law that Brother Wang is a team leader in a steel factory. Does working in a steel factory earn such a high salary?"
Wang Du said: "The wages in the factory are not low now. The main reason is that there are not enough skilled craftsmen, there are more overtimes, and there are more benefits. In total, an ordinary craftsman only earns about three taels a month. For a team leader like me, the wages It’s a little higher.”
The three of them were stunned!
Thirty taels a month is still a net loss of thirty taels. Isn’t it thirty-six taels a year?
Zhang Xianzhong asked: "Why are there not enough craftsmen?"
Wang Du said: "The shipyard has allocated some, and Tianjin Wei Shipyard and Steel Factory have allocated a large number of manpower. This time Yansui Town has brought a lot of people. There are not enough craftsmen. There are not enough skilled craftsmen, and there are not enough apprentices." There is no shortage, but it will be easier in a few days when these apprentices start training."
Li Hongji asked curiously: "Isn't this steel plant mainly producing weapons, swords, guns and agricultural tools? Why does the shipyard need craftsmen from the steel plant? Two shipyards have also been built?"
Zhang Xianzhong also said: "Yes, our Dahuangzhuang's steel sword is really a treasure. The three of us have seen it. It is really an extremely sharp sword!"
Wangdu laughed and said: "You are ignorant about this. The ships in our shipyard are not wooden ships, but ships made of fine steel!"
All three of them were shocked.
Li Guo said: "A ship made of fine steel? This... won't sink?"
Zhang Xianzhong also said: "Yes, even if it doesn't sink, how many people will it take to row it?"
Li Hongji said: "How much does it cost to build a ship with fine steel?"
Wangdu laughed and raised his glass: "Come on, come on, let's have another drink, and I'll tell you again!"
Sister-in-law Wang said with a smile: "You are just greedy for wine. What does it have to do with boats and wine?"
Several people were stunned for a moment, and then laughed.
After having a drink, Wang Du said to his wife: "Today I got the order from Factory Director Song, so I can have a drink to my heart's content once, but I won't do it again."
Sister-in-law Wang smiled and said: "Who blames you? Drinking is harmful to your health. Eat more vegetables."
Li Hongji said with a smile: "I really envy others that my elder brother and sister-in-law are so loving. Haha, let's eat more food and listen to what Brother Wang has to say."
Everyone laughed.
Wangdu said proudly: "Besides other things, my own mother-in-law is really like this! She is the best!"
He said giving a thumbs up.
Mrs. Wang made a big blush and left the table.
Li Hongji and the other three took a bite of dog food unexpectedly and all smiled.
Wangdu laughed and said: "Marry a virtuous wife! From now on, you have to be more careful, haha!"
At this time, the three of them were all single, and they all smiled when they heard this.
Among the three, Lao Li’s marriage history is the most legendary!
In 1628, the first year of Chongzhen, Lao Li's wife Han Jin'er gave Lao Li a hat.
That year, he had just killed Ai Juren, a local evil gentry, and when he escaped home, he saw his wife stealing a man. He killed two more people in a rage, and fled to Gansu with his nephew Li Guo to join the army. Because his military pay was withheld, he At that time, he killed the generals and county magistrates, launched a mutiny, and embarked on the path of rebellion.
Lao Li's second wife was Xing, and Xing gave Lao Li another hat and got together with a tall and handsome outstanding soldier in the army named Gao Jie!
Until the third wife, Gao Guiying, was a heroic woman. After Lao Li's defeat, she led the remaining troops to continue to fight against the Jiannu tenaciously!
This is a later story, let’s get down to business.
