There is a vast tea garden in the back hill of Qingxiang Village.
Along the water flow to the west of the tea garden, there is a Taoist temple covering a large area.
It is said to be a Taoist temple, but in fact it is more like an earth temple.
In addition to Emperor Shennong, there are also immortals Sanqing and Liuren Xiaoyao enshrined in the temple.
Under the incense table were piles of clean folded paper candles and brand-new river lanterns. The fruit cakes and flower trays on the incense table were fake.
In times of famine, I couldn't even get a bite to eat, so I had to put some fake things on the table.
Zhan Jiuye specially invited Xia Zhaoyi here to discuss the leasing of mountain fields.
In order to appear solemn, Master Zhan Jiu also sent people back to fetch several copies of Tangzhou Jade Editions collected by Master Zhan Qi.
The sun was shining brightly at almost noon, and the mountains and fields were open and vast, with lush flowers and trees. At the end of the horizon, white clouds rolled over the undulating mountains, and flocks of large birds flapped their wings.
Xia Zhaoyi and Zhan Jiuye stood under the eaves of the Taoist Temple Gate.
The breeze blew the girl's long gown, a slightly unisex style, in light blue and moon white, making her look like a very delicate scholar.
But he is not as weak as a scholar, or rather, he is a young and confident official who already holds great power, but he is more elegant and gentle, and less young and domineering.
Her hair was all tied up with bamboo hairpins, and her smooth and white forehead and neck were dazzlingly white.
Zhan Jiuye stood beside her with his hands folded, listening to her seriously.
The number of employees, the size of the field, and the rent and conditions have all been basically agreed upon.
In terms of manpower commission, Zhan Jiuye must strive for the maximum for the villagers.
I thought the girl was easy-going and open-minded, but unexpectedly she started bargaining.
The way of bargaining was completely different from those in the village. She smiled lightly, analyzed the funds, analyzed the equipment, talked about the current situation, and the limitations of manpower.
Zhan Jiuye discovered that people's knowledge can really be used as a weapon to make you speechless.
You don't know how to negotiate on aspects you haven't dealt with before.
In the end, the two repeatedly pushed and bargained, but Zhan Jiuye was still beaten back by the girl to half the price.
"I have finally met my opponent," Zhan Jiuye exclaimed, "Everything discussed is in your favor. I have never heard of it before. The minimum rent for Yamada is three months, while others say it is three years."
"I don't want the current situation to be turbulent," Xia Zhaoyi said.
Master Zhan Jiu waved his hand and changed the topic: "Miss Ali, look at those birds."
Xia Zhaoyi looked up.
The large birds in the distant sky spread their wings across the mountains and fields, flew towards them, and quickly passed through the sky above their heads.
What is faster than the birds is the wind blowing from the mountainside.
"On the other side of the world, it's actually better to follow the letter. It's great to follow the letter." Zhan Jiuye said.
"Um."
"Miss Ali, now that we've finished talking about the business, please tell me about the history of the mines in Congxin." Zhan Jiuye looked at the girl.
Xia Zhaoyi smiled: "It turns out that Mr. Zhan Jiu left me here to listen to stories."
"Just take it as such," Zhan Jiuye frowned, "To be honest, I studied hard for decades in the cold window in order to gain fame and revitalize my Zhan family. Who would have thought that the fate of my family would turn around?
I was going south to study in Muzhou. If my eldest brother hadn't ordered several of his friends from Muzhou to escort me all the way, I would have died long ago. Miss Ali, I have a dull talent. I often get confused every time I read a book, and at the end of my life I achieve nothing. But
The conversation I had with you last night was an eye-opener. The girl is extremely enlightened, the narrative is vivid and easy to understand, concise and clear. Zhan has been studying for ten years."
"The test of jade requires three days of burning, and the eloquence requires seven years. The conversation last night was less than an hour. How can Master Zhan Jiu believe me?"
"No, Miss Ah Li is so free and easy, she must have come from a noble family. Without generations of wealth and years of cultivation, she would not be able to talk like you."
As he spoke, Master Zhan Jiu raised his hands and clasped his fists: "Miss Ali, there are so many trivial things in the village and everything is so tiring. Why don't I want to be like this bird, soaring to the high sky and the broad clouds?"
Xia Zhaoyi's smile deepened and she turned to look towards the clouds: "I will be very busy next time. If Master Zhan Jiu wants to listen to a story, I may not have the time to spare, but I have brought some books. If Master Zhan Jiu is interested,
, I can lend it to you."
"Wonderful!" Master Zhan Jiu said happily, "Thank you so much, girl!"
Zhan Jiuye handed over the contents of the contract to Feng Changshi beside him.
Lao Tong and Zhi Changle took the initiative to choose the manpower.
Xia Zhaoyi stayed at the Qingxiang Village Taoist Temple all afternoon.
If she said she believed in it, she actually didn't, and neither did the master.
Xia Zhaoyi did not believe in Emperor Shennong, Master Sanqing and Master Liuren Xiaoyao enshrined in the temple.
But if she said she didn't believe in ghosts and gods, it would be difficult for her to explain herself at the moment, which was really contradictory.
The remaining gold of the setting sun filled the sky, the clouds were dyed, and it was as hot as fire. Several girls who had finished their farm work quietly poked their heads outside the Taoist temple gate, looking carefully.
"Miss Ah Li?" Lin Shuanglan called.
Zeng Jiushi, one of Zhan Jiuye's friends, recognized her, waved her over, and pointed towards the main hall.
"Come!" Lin Shuanglan asked the sisters to follow her.
"Miss Ah Li," Zeng Jishi entered the main hall, "Mr. Lin's daughter is here."
Xia Zhaoyi was drawing a picture. Hearing this, he did not raise his head and said calmly: "Yeah."
Zeng Jishi wanted to ask if it would disturb her, but Lin Shuanglan behind him had already crossed the threshold: "Miss Ali!"
Realizing that there was more than one person coming, Xia Zhaoyi put down his pen and raised his eyes to look.
Lin Shuanglan brought two with him in the morning, and now he brings six, and the one from the morning is missing.
It's not big to begin with, but the land called the "main hall" suddenly seemed crowded.
"Oh," Lin Shuanglan shouted, "Miss Ali, you are busy!"
"I'm not busy," Xia Zhaoyi said, "What does Miss Lin want from me?"
"Well, I don't want to see anyone else," Lin Shuanglan came over carelessly, "Miss Ah Li, how about I call you Ah Li from now on, and you call me Da Lanzi!"
Xia Zhaoyi smiled: "Okay, then call me Ah Li."
"Come on, come on!" Lin Shuanglan called to the sisters behind her, "Don't be stunned, introduce yourself to Ah Li!"
Xia Zhaoyi turned to look at them.
The six farm girls opened their bright eyes and took a close look at the girl Ali who had just arrived yesterday and had caused a stir in the entire Qingxiang Village.
Bai Wuniang had seen her in the morning. She got closer this time and said a little cautiously: "Ah Li is so beautiful...so white."
"She is Bai Wu Niang, and I am her sister, Bai Liu Niang!" said a girl next to her.
"I grew up with Da Lanzi," said the fattest girl, "My name is Feng An'an, Miss Ali, you are so beautiful."
"My name is Tu Xiaoxi." The thinnest girl said calmly, looked at Xia Zhaoyi, and then looked away.
"It's your turn," Lin Shuanglan looked at the two girls at the side, "Speak quickly!"
"She is my cousin, her name is Wang Pan," Feng Anan introduced one of the girls and pointed to the other girl, "This is Liu Yining, she will no longer be able to play with us soon!"
