Fang Hu, whom Xie Xiuwen had previously sent to the capital, had successfully rented a house with more than 20 rooms in the front and back yards, which was enough for his master and servants.
"I dare not bother you, sir. The servants at home have already been arranged."
Zhao Yue nodded, originally just asking casually.
If you don't find it well, he does have an empty courtyard there.
However, he felt that Xie Xiuwen was a bit arrogant, and he probably wouldn't be willing to take advantage of him. Now that he heard that he had a place to stay, he naturally wouldn't mention it again.
When they were approaching the city gate, Douzi, who was sitting on the front of the carriage, saw Fang Hu.
"Uncle Fang, here!"
This was the first time for Xie Zhou to see Fang Hu. He only knew that his uncle had brought people to the capital to resettle him, but he really didn't know who he was and where he was placed.
When they arrived in the capital, they naturally had to divide things with Zhao Yue.
Zhao Yue is a relative and lives in the inner city. Ordinary people who want to enter the inner city need to pass another threshold.
"My dear, uncle is going home soon. I'll ask Changfeng to take you back. I'll send Changfeng to send you a note after two days, okay?"
Xie Rongzhao blinked: "Okay, is it a post where you can eat good food?"
Zhao Yue laughed loudly: "Yes, you can let the little darling eat a lot of delicious things."
The two parties parted ways and returned to their respective homes.
Fang Hu rented in Sanxing Hutong.
It is said that the name originally came from the three apricot trees planted in front of the alley, which produced sweet and juicy fruits.
But that was all many years ago. Now there is not a single tree at the entrance of Sanxing Hutong.
"The villain knew that his master would have to go out to ask for lessons from the gentlemen, so he bought a carriage on his own initiative. However, he didn't have enough money to buy horses, so he bought a mule carriage."
Xie Xiuwen nodded slightly, things went well.
"We have prepared some rice, grain and firewood at home, and only the simplest bedding has been prepared. I learned that Madam is traveling with us this time, so I have to ask Madam for instructions on some things."
Xie Xiuwen looked around in the front hall and was very satisfied.
"You don't have any money now, do you?"
Fang Hu smiled awkwardly, it was really gone. If the master didn't come again, he would probably be hungry in less than half a month.
"You stay here for now. I'll go ask Madam what else needs to be purchased there. I'll ask your wife to go with you later."
"Yes, sir."
Fang Hu's wife, Mrs. Gu, had already accompanied her to the inner house. Fang Hu's two sons also put down their luggage one after another and came to the front yard to listen to the order.
"My dear, daddy will take you to see the room first. If there is anything missing, just tell daddy directly."
As for Xie Ronlang, he followed closely with a wink. If he wanted to be hugged by his father, there was no need to think about it.
The backyard is actually not big. There are three main rooms, both with wing rooms in the east and west, two in the east wing and two in the west.
According to the rules, the young master lives in the east wing and the young lady lives in the west wing.
Xie Ronlang is still young, so there is no problem in living in the inner house for another two years.
"Fang Ping, the eldest son of Fang Hu's family, is two years older than you. From now on, let him stay with you and be a book boy. If you need to run errands, you can leave it to him. The only thing is, don't breed some bad habits. Come on, you are a scholar and have come from a poor life. You should not beat or scold your servants easily in the future. Of course, if they make a big mistake, that is another matter."
Xie Ronlang bowed politely: "Yes, father."
Xie Rongzhao was still in his father's arms. Hearing this, he turned around and asked, "Dad, do I also need a little maid to accompany me?"
Xie Xiuwen chuckled when he heard this: "Our dear baby is still young. We don't need a maid now. I'll ask Sister-in-law Wang to come and take care of you. Well, you can call her Mother Wang in the future."
Xie Rongzhao pouted, thinking that her father was worried that she was young and wouldn't be able to do many things.
"Okay, when my brother is not studying, can I play with him and Fang Ping?"
"Can."
After everything was settled, Xie Xiuwen called everyone over and made a temporary arrangement.
"We are just renting here now. Fang Hu is familiar with the capital. From now on, he will be the housekeeper of our family. Gu will stay with his wife in the future. He will also talk to his wife more about some of the customs and human relations in the capital, so as not to worry about it. One day when I go out, something goes wrong and I get into trouble."
"Yes, sir."
Fang Hu and Gu both agreed immediately. With such a kind-hearted master, they naturally had to do their job well and not let the master feel that they were losing money by buying them.
"Fang Ping is two years older than Rong Lang. From now on, he will be a book boy next to Rong Lang. We can read and recite books together. However, Fang Ping is young and his monthly income is not much."
Fang Hu was grateful in his heart. Being able to have the opportunity to let his son study and learn to read was already a huge favor. How could he dare to ask for any monthly money?
"The master is generous and kind, and the younger ones don't dare to be greedy. Brother Ping is lucky to be able to study with the young master. It's good to have food and shelter."
Gu Shi also expressed his position quickly, and because of his excitement, he spoke with a little trembling: "Yes, I don't dare to ask for the master's monthly money anymore. We will definitely let Brother Ping run his errands well."
Xie Xiuwen smiled, raised his hand and said: "Okay, let's settle this matter. We can't let our children just do things without getting paid. Although I, Xie, don't have a lot of money, I am not a stingy person."
Xie Xiuwen arranged for Douzi and Xie Zhou to live in the outer courtyard. In this way, the outer courtyard was basically full.
"Master, the first room on the east side of the front yard is close to your study. If not, let Douzi live there. It will be convenient for you to serve you in the future."
Xie Xiuwen nodded, very satisfied with Fang Hu's arrangement: "Yes."
Xie Zhou just felt like he was dreaming.
Why did my uncle even summon his servants as soon as he arrived in the capital?
"Fang Hu, go back and inquire outside to see where there is land for sale. It would be best if it is closer to the capital. You should buy about 200 acres."
Xie Xiuwen considered buying farmland, mainly because his family had been buying farmland from outside for poor crops, and the price was expensive. Mainly because they were passive. After all, the price of food was not fixed.
If you own land, then at least food and clothing will not be a problem.
Xie Xiuwen has already made arrangements for the eighty acres of farmland in Gaoyang County. In addition to keeping the farmer's rations, the rest will be sold. In fact, it is not much. It is estimated that the remaining income at the end of the year will only be twenty or thirty taels. silver.
The main reason is that there are too few fields and too many people in Zhuangzi.
Of course, no matter how much income the farm can generate, Xie Xiuwen has no intention of selling it. This is also the first property he has purchased in more than 20 years, and he will leave it to his children and grandchildren in the future.
Fang Hu said: "Master, the land price in this capital city is much higher than that in Gaoyang County. I asked a few questions before, and I am afraid that fertile land costs eleven or twenty taels of silver per acre."
Xie Xiuwen raised his eyebrows, the price is really high!
It is nearly twice as expensive as Gaoyang County!
