In Nongmo Lake Park, the old men and women who were preparing to go to the park for morning exercises suddenly found that there were security guards at the entrance of the park blocking them from entering.
"Sorry, the park is closed today and is closed to the public."
These uncles and aunties are all human beings, so how can they believe this kind of rhetoric? Nongmo Lake Park has only been built for a few years, so there will be places that need rest, and even if there are, it is impossible to close the entire park.
"I see some big shot is here to play."
"Maybe, wasn't it reported last time that a leader was coming over recently?"
These uncles and aunts are idle and bored on weekdays. Many of them are retired from public service. What they like most is to discuss some national political affairs, just like the ministers of underground organizations.
"But usually big shots will remember to follow the reports when they come. Don't we pay attention to democratization now? Those leaders are also very close to the people."
"Silly, that was just a deliberate shot. The schedules of those big leaders were arranged months ago or even earlier, and the people who can get close to the leaders have been investigated for generations."
"Yes, when I was the village chief, a provincial leader wanted to come down. The county asked us to make preparations a month in advance. The original dirt road was built in half a month. Those who petitioned
Every household has village cadres doing ideological work. In short, the top is happy, the bottom is at ease, and everyone is happy."
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Therefore, from the mouths of these uncles and aunts, the news that a leader from Tianda came to Ruili and Nongmo Lake spread quickly, attracting many people to watch curiously at the gate of the park.
"Fang Ming, when I just came in from the park, I found these old men talking, saying that there is a big leader here, and he is a big leader."
Hua Mingming just walked around the entrance of the park out of boredom. When he heard the discussions of the old men and women, he almost burst out laughing.
There were no big leaders, but the Chen family donated 100 million to the local government and then said that they wanted to build a pavilion in Nongmo Lake and needed to borrow Nongmo Lake for a day.
For the local government, they will naturally not refuse. One hundred million buys the right to use Nong Mo Lake for one day. No matter how you buy or sell it, you will not lose money. Besides, the Chen family dares to demolish the buildings in Nong Mo Lake.
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Fang Ming smiled after hearing Hua Mingming's words. What Chinese people like most is all kinds of speculation. Let them guess. The reason why the park was closed was because they were afraid that some strange phenomena would leak out.
"Master Fang, the workers asked when the road can be paved."
"Has it been built yet?"
Looking at Chen Yang's father walking over, Fang Ming was a little surprised. In more than a day, these master masons were so fast?
"Well, it's almost done."
"Let's go, let me go and take a look first."
There is a small island in the center of Nongmo Lake. This island has not yet been developed, and there is no bridge built to reach it directly. Fang Ming took a boat to get there.
At the very center of the small island, a brand new pavilion stands there, but the top of the pavilion has not been sealed yet, only a frame has been made.
With the pavilion as the center, there are two newly dug earthen channels of about 50 centimeters in front and back, winding and extending to the boundary of the island.
"Master Fang, what should these workers do now?"
"Has the carpenter finished it?"
"It's already done and will be shipped over soon."
"good."
While Fang Ming was talking to the Chen family, another ferry came over. In addition to Chen Wanwan, there were many masters on the boat carrying pieces of wood.
"Fang Xiaoyou, this is Wang Shengli, a well-known carpenter in our city."
Chen Baiwan led an old man in his sixties over. The old man was not tall and thin, but he had protruding veins on his hands and his eyes were extremely lively.
"Is Boss Fang a gentleman?" Wang Shengli looked at Fang Ming and asked directly.
"Why did the master say this?"
Fang Ming looked at Wang Shengli with a smile, because he believed that Chen Baiwan would not tell others his identity.
"It's very simple. Although the wooden pillars that President Chen asked me to build look simple, the patterns on them are not simple at all, and both the specifications and quantity meet the requirements of Feng Shui."
Wang Shengli's eyes sparkled and he said frankly: "To be honest, I have been a carpenter for so many years, and this is not the first time I have encountered such a situation. I have cooperated with several Feng Shui masters before. Is Mr. Fang planning to arrange a Feng Shui bureau?
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Even the Feng Shui Bureau knew about it, Fang Ming smiled. Sure enough, yin and yang carpenters have not been separated since ancient times. In fact, there are many master carpenters who know some yin and yang skills.
After all, among the many gods worshiped by Mr. Feng Shui, Lu Ban, the founder of carpentry, ranks among the top ten.
"It was just because I realized that Mr. Fang might want these wooden pillars to arrange the Feng Shui bureau, so this time I did it myself. Mr. Fang was satisfied after seeing it."
Chen Baiwan on the side also explained: "Fang Xiaoyou, you may not know something. Master Wang has not personally taken over the work for a long time. In most cases, it is handled by his apprentices."
While they were talking, the carpenters also carried the wooden pillars over. Seeing these wooden pillars and the patterns on them, Fang Ming's eyes lit up, and the next moment he clasped his fists towards Wang Shengli and said gratefully: "Thank you, Master Wang.
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"Haha, as long as Mr. Fang is satisfied."
There was also a glimmer of confidence in Wang Shengli's eyes. He was still confident in his craftsmanship, but then a look of disappointment appeared on his face.
"Now the carpentry industry has gone to zero. I originally had 13 apprentices, but now there are only four left in the carpentry industry. Who else knows how to build houses with wood? They are all reinforced concrete."
After hearing what Wang Shengli said, Fang Ming also knew that this was the truth. There were fewer and fewer wooden houses. Except for some tourist attractions to attract tourists, wooden houses in many places were about to disappear.
Yunnan is pretty good here. Firstly, the tourism industry is strong, and secondly, the economy is not particularly developed after all. The southern coast is full of high-rise buildings and commercial housing, with only a few wooden houses.
In fact, the emergence of industrialization has not only led to the decline of the carpentry industry, but also the decline of many traditional industries. In the past, in these popular traditional industries, young people who wanted to become apprentices had to give gifts first, and then work for the master for a year or two.
Once the master is satisfied with the job, he will take him in and teach him the craft.
After all, this is a skill that can support a whole family.
There is a saying in ancient times that it is better to have a wealth than to have a skill, because with skills, even if there is a war or natural disaster or man-made disaster, with skills, you will not starve to death.
Therefore, in ancient times, it was a very serious matter to study under a teacher. It was precisely this strict testing system that gave rise to the saying that once a teacher is a lifelong father.
But this won't work now. After all, society is now stable. If you ask anyone whether they want a fortune or a skill, they will probably choose the former without hesitation.
The reason is very simple. If you have a large amount of money, it is enough to just deposit it in the bank and earn interest. As long as you are not squandering it in a bottomless pit, you can still live a very comfortable life.
"Mr. Fang, I have something I want to ask for, and I hope Mr. Fang can agree to it."
Wang Shengli's expression became solemn. Fang Ming probably guessed it in his heart, but he still nodded to indicate it.
"The decline of the carpentry profession is a general trend and cannot be reversed by Old Man. However, Old Man hopes that these apprentices like me can continue to stay in this profession, so I want to give them a little confidence and let them know that carpenters have other uses besides planing wood.
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"Master Wang, do you mean to let your apprentice stay here to watch the final completion of the Feng Shui Bureau?"
"That's right." Wang Shengli nodded, "Although I have told them some Feng Shui knowledge on weekdays, my apprentices don't really believe it until they have seen it. Today I want to take this opportunity to make them more determined to continue in the carpentry industry.
I hope Mr. Fang will fulfill my faith."
Wang Shengli clasped his fists towards Fang Ming, and Fang Ming quickly waved his hand, "Master Wang is serious, the carpenters are the right arm to us Feng Shui masters. Naturally, I don't want to see the decline of the carpenters, but I can do my best.
I will definitely not shirk my own strength."
Fang Ming agreed, and what he said was not false.
Feng shui masters and carpenters are inherently dependent on each other. In the past, whether it was the groundbreaking of a house or the burial of a ghost house, the feng shui master and the carpenter were usually present at the same time. Especially when a house was moved, the carpenter was responsible for cheering for the beams.
For those who have the custom of throwing steamed buns, the carpenter will read Lu Ban's congratulatory message.
Take the wood that Fang Ming wants this time as an example. Traditional carpenters use wood plane tools to plan it out one by one. There are particularities about what kind of wood and what size of wood should be used.
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This time Wang Shengli brought four apprentices, all of whom are around forty years old and honest. For them, they will never leave the carpentry profession in their lives because they are old and have no other skills.
You can make a living by doing part-time jobs for others.
But this is not Wang Shengli's purpose. Wang Shengli wants to let his apprentice know the importance of the carpentry profession. He hopes that after he leaves, his apprentice can accept another apprentice and pass on his craftsmanship.
The frame of the pavilion was finished, and now it was time to put up the wooden pillars. However, Fang Ming was not in a hurry to let Wang Shengli and his apprentice finish it.
Now, there is almost all outsiders can do, what is missing is his arrangements.
"Chen Yang, come with me."
Fang Ming was holding a bag and motioned for Chen Yang to follow him. At this time, Fang Ming arranged for everyone else to leave the island and return to the park.
If the law does not spread to the six ears, the next arrangement will be the key point, and it cannot be leaked. Even if he knows that the people present are not bad people, he must be on guard.