Chapter four hundred and forty-ninth take advantage of the situation
Mr. Wenzhai looked at the weather outside sadly: "If this continues, life will be difficult for most people."
Although Jiang Changxi didn't say anything, he knew in his heart that those people who had no foundation in the first place would have an even harder time.
The master and apprentice looked at the sky in a daze, hoping that the snow would stop soon.
When Zhou Lan protected Jiang Changxi and went to Zhuangzi under Xiao Xue, Jiang Changxi told the steward that if the farmers near Zhuangzi were in trouble, they would help if they could.
If the neighbor's house remains unchanged for a while, it is okay to take him in for a day or two. Jiang Changxi was afraid that some people's houses would be collapsed by the snow, so he made an explanation.
There are outsiders in Zhuangzi, which is not a good thing for the people in charge. There are so many more things to do for nothing. But when the eldest grandma spoke, the people in charge agreed, and specially asked people to combine the houses outside Zhuangzi with the ones inside Zhuangzi.
The roads to each other are blocked. This can reduce the number of disputes.
Jiang Changxi gave the key to the warehouse to the steward and asked him to watch over the handling. The steward was stunned when he looked at the grandmother.
The person in charge knew how much grain was stored in the warehouse at their farmhouse. Although the grandmother didn't say anything, she gave him the maximum authority to do whatever he needed to do.
Zhou Lan told the steward: "Grandma wants you to do what you can. Don't be arrogant, be responsible, and be cautious."
The steward knew that the uncle and grandma did not want to make public: "The uncle and grandma entrusted such an important matter to the villain because they trust the villain. The villain does not dare to cause trouble for the uncle and grandma. They must be cautious and do things with ease."
Zhou Lan and Jiang Changxi were relieved and walked around the village. The damage was not big, only a corner of the livestock shed on the village was damaged.
Jiang Changxi was worried when he saw such a situation: "Our village can bake bricks and tiles ourselves, and the materials used are strong and good, so it is not affected at all."
Thinking of the environment of the surrounding people: "There are several farmers in the surrounding villages, and some of their houses are a little dilapidated. I'm afraid the thatched houses are not that strong."
The general environment these days is not good, and not many people can afford to eat and wear warm clothes. In this kind of weather, not every young lady is in the mood to enjoy the snow and barbecue.
Zhou Lan was very ashamed. He only knew how to read, but he didn't understand the world as clearly as his wife.
But there is a way to deal with it: "It's better to let the strong servants on the village pull up some thatch and tiles to help with the surrounding villages. To help the emergency is not to help the poor. No matter how good you live outside, your home will have to be tidied up sooner or later.
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And doing this is much easier than sheltering neighbors. If too many people get together, trouble will arise.
Jiang Changxi nodded, Zhou Lan's idea was better than his own, and it solved the problem fundamentally.
I have a workshop on my farm, which mainly deals with secret techniques, and there are too many people who care about it. The people who come here are mixed, and I am afraid that others will take advantage of it.
Jiang Changxi never thought of using this kind of thing to gain fame. He just thought that if he encountered a difficult situation, he would help if he could.
Therefore, Zhou Lan’s approach is more appropriate. The key is to provide real help and be able to completely solve the problem.
Zhou Lan: "Although the people around me are not living a very wealthy life, they seem to have plenty of rice and food."
Jiang Changxi nodded: "I asked them to bring more bricks, tiles, wood, and thatch, and send out a few more waves of manpower. After all, they have traveled all over the country, and their ideas are better and more comprehensive than mine."
Zhou Lan held his wife's hand, knowing that he was far behind her: "Don't think I am cold-hearted. I must first consider the safety of my wife, children, and family."
If she feels guilty towards such a husband, isn't that just hypocritical? She doesn't have the world in mind either.
Jiang Changxi: "I'm not a fool. It's too late to be happy that you can be so considerate for me. Besides, it's just a matter of helping the urgent rather than the poor."
People say that good deeds go unnoticed. When the young couple did this, they really didn't think much about anything. They were just neighbors from the village near Zhuangzi, just helping out.
But Zhou Lan sent Jiang Changxi back to the mansion, turned around and went to Zhuangzi again, and followed the servants in Zhuangzi to build houses for farmers.
Jiang Changxi was confused by Zhou Lan's operation, so why did he still practice it?
What a cold day. She has no such requirements for her husband. There is no need to involve herself in doing good deeds. She is really not that high-ranking person.
Zhou Lan said calmly: "In your words, we are all neighbors, just helping each other out. We do what we can."
The husband glanced at his eldest disciple and saw that he was on an official career, thick-skinned and very purposeful.
Zhou Lan couldn't say, I was just passing by. Since I did it, why couldn't I pave the way for myself? Of course, in front of his wife, he still wanted to be faceless and image-wise, and he didn't dare to explain it clearly. Who wouldn't want to do it in front of his wife?
In the eyes of the person you like, you are flawless.
If Jiang Changxi knew what Zhou Lan was thinking, he would actually want to tell him, it doesn't matter if you have a dark heart, you are too innocent and I can't eat.
There are also porridge sheds in Baoding Prefecture. A large family that provides porridge, the Jiang family has such a porridge shed.
Jiang Changxi felt that this was more like a staged photo shoot. Of course, he couldn't deny it, and it could indeed help some people.
After all, if there were so many beggars on the streets of Baoding Prefecture that many families set up porridge tents, then the officials of Baoding Prefecture might not be able to sit still.
Jiang Changxi understood clearly, but when Mrs. Jiang came over to discuss building a porridge shed with her, Jiang Changxi still nodded and agreed, going with the flow.
However, although it is said that he is following the crowd, the food produced by his own family is quite a lot. It cannot be said that he is cheating.
Of course, more energy should be put on Zhuangzi.
So after the heavy snowfall, when each family boasted about their good deeds, Jiang Changxi did not show off his integrity, which was similar to what others did.
But at Zhuangzi, what Uncle Zhou did was down-to-earth and down-to-earth.
There are not many families in any village who have been helped by Uncle Zhou. Although this reputation comes much slower than the good deeds in Baoding Prefecture, it is still there. And it is continuous and fierce.
It can be said that Uncle Zhou Zhou Lan began to become famous in Baoding Prefecture quietly. He was still unknown and did good deeds without showing off.
Even the prefect of Baoding Prefecture knows about Zhou Lan's reputation. The source of the information is quite accurate.
When the officials were investigating the disaster, they repaired the Zhuangzi that was next to Uncle Zhou's Zhuangzi the fastest and best. For the prefect, this was a political achievement.
I heard that Uncle Zhou brought the servants from the village to help. Moreover, Uncle Zhou did not stick to trivial details and repaired the roof with them. He did it himself.
The villagers did not have any unnecessary praise, they really praised Uncle Zhou. Uncle Zhou could also listen to them talking about the yield of the fields. There were too few such scholars.