Zhong Min looked at the construction site that was about to arrive in front of him and said, "I also want to know how expensive this cement is! Okay! Put the cement on the construction site and we will go back and ask about the price!"
The two put down the cement and walked back to the cement workshop. Queuing was a good thing invented by adults from hundreds of families. The two did not dare to disrupt the order of queuing. They waited in the queue to receive cement and moved forward little by little.
, waited for a quarter of an hour before it was the turn at the front.
Boss Liang, who was distributing cement, glanced at Ge Laoer and saw that he came empty-handed, so he asked loudly:
"Where's the barrel for cement?"
Ge Laoer quickly explained: "We have already received it. We are here to ask, is this cement for sale?"
Several craftsmen distributing cement looked at each other and said: "Fanjiazhuang has used it a lot in the past six months and we are not selling it. After Fanjiazhuang has repaired it, we will sell it for sale!"
Ge Laoer's face lit up and he said with a smile: "How much does this cement cost per pound?"
Hearing Ge Laoer's question, the masons behind him became interested and moved forward to listen to what Mr. Liang would answer. These masons had all thought that if the price of cement was cheaper than Sanhe soil, then they would build houses for others in the future.
You can earn some money for materials.
When Boss Liang saw the masons queuing up behind him, they all crowded up and stared at him, and said loudly: "Queue up, don't mess up the queue!"
The masons who came up refused to leave and said one after another:
"There won't be any chaos! Dad, tell us a price and we'll queue up!"
"How much does this cement cost per pound? Dad, tell me!"
"Yes, how did Mr. Baihu sell it?"
When the masons saw that Mr. Liang was working for hundreds of households, they called Mr. Liang "dad". Seeing that the masons were so eager to know the answer, Mr. Liang glanced at his companions and said helplessly: "Don't be anxious! Manage the team.
Your Excellency has said that the price of this cement will not exceed three cents per pound!"
Hearing this, the masons who gathered around were all very happy, and their faces were full of joy.
Ge Laoer and Zhong Yong looked at each other, their eyes full of excitement.
You must know that the cost of Sanhe soil is one penny per pound, but one pound of Sanhe soil can only be used as one pound! And cement is mixed with sand at a ratio of 1:5, and one pound can be used as six pounds. The price of cement is three times that of Sanhe soil.
This means that the cost of using cement and sand as a binder is only half of that of Sanhe soil.
This means that as long as a mason buys cement and helps others build a house, he can save half of the cost of adhesives! This is not a small amount of money. For a mason who only earns more than one or two silver a month, his income will double if he can't help it.
Got it!
Although cement makes them throw away the most familiar three-component soil, it can make them more money!
The delighted masons asked loudly again:
"When will Mr. Baihu start selling cement?"
“The quantity is insufficient!”
"Can I buy it or not?"
Boss Liang replied helplessly: "You can buy it! The cement will be sold as soon as Fanjiazhuang is repaired! Our boss will definitely have enough stock. Now everyone goes back and lines up! Get the cement and start working!"
After hearing this assurance, the happy masons felt relieved and returned to the team receiving cement.
On October 15th, Hua Zhang, a member of the first platoon of the third company of the first battalion of the Selection Regiment, received his monthly payment.
The monthly payment of three taels was fully paid to the Li family without any deduction or arrears. After repairing the city wall that day and having dinner, Li Xing, the commander of the first battalion, set up a table with two oil lamps outside the barracks and gave the money to the third battalion one by one.
The soldiers of the first battalion distributed money.
Although Li Xing is young, he is the younger brother of an adult from a hundred households, and he speaks and does things in a very orderly manner. These days, Li Xing and the soldiers are filling and ramming earth on the city wall, sweating and working hard. No servant in the camp dares to look down upon him.
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Hua Zhang received his monthly money from the battalion commander Li Xing with his own hands. The silver on his bare feet shone brightly under the light of the oil lamp. Hua Zhang took the silver and rubbed it back and forth in his hands, feeling indescribably happy.
"Thank you, battalion commander!"
Li Xing glanced at Hua Zhang and said lightly: "Thank me for what? If you want to thank me, just thank my elder brother! It's all his money!"
Hua Zhang quickly changed his words and said, "Yes, thank you Lord Baihu!"
Hua Zhang took the money, held it tightly in his arms, and walked to his mud house.
Hua Zhang is nineteen years old, and his father sighs every day because he is worried that the family has no money to marry Hua Zhang. Now Hua Zhang can get three taels of silver a month. His father's worries will be solved soon.
If I can save twenty taels of silver as a bride price, I can find a matchmaker to find a daughter-in-law!
After getting monthly money, Hua Zhang hurried home and reported to his father. In the two mud houses of the Hua family, his father was very happy when he heard the news. His old cough seemed to be cured all of a sudden. He told Hua Zhang
After a quarter of an hour, I didn't cough once.
Hua Zhang talked to his father for a while, happily hid the money in the box and prepared to go back to the barracks. As soon as he went out, he saw Aunt Shen next door.
Mrs. Shen looked at Hua Zhang from top to bottom with her eyes, and then said, "Hua Zhang! You have grown stronger!"
Hua Zhang answered honestly: "I have eaten well in your servant's camp this month and worked every day, so I have grown stronger!"
Hearing this, Mrs. Shen raised her head and stared at Hua Zhang with squinted eyes, and said mysteriously: "Hua Zhang, don't lie to me! I heard that you are paying monthly money!"
Hua Zhang was a straight-tempered person and replied happily: "What did I do to you, Sister-in-law Shen? We were paid a monthly salary. We were given three taels of barefoot silver, and there was not a single penny deduction!"
After hearing what Hua Zhang said, Mrs. Shen was silent for a long time. After a while, she said with great jealousy: "Hua Zhang, you are so lucky, you know how to apply for the servant team! My son was so stupid that he didn't even notice the application notice.
I went to apply for the army and said it was a lie, but now I can only eat porridge in the Zhuang Army! Look, you are really getting money now!"
After hearing what Mrs. Shen said, Hua Zhang touched his head and said, "I applied for the job only after hearing Jiang Chong's promise."
Aunt Shen spat: "What Jiang Chong, don't mention that bad guy, it's your good fortune! Hua Zhang, you are rich now! Do you want to marry a wife?"
Hua Zhang looked at Sister-in-law Shen and said loudly: "Think about it, why don't you think about it? Sister-in-law Shen, do you have connections?"
Aunt Shen smiled mysteriously and said, "I'm well-informed. I don't know any of these girls from all over the country. If you want to get married, I'll introduce you to one!"
Hua Zhang had been worried about not getting a wife for more than a year. He was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly agreed: "Okay, Sister-in-law Shen, please introduce me to a good one, and I will give you money to thank you then!"
Aunt Shen covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "What kind of girl do you like?"
Hua Zhang thought for a while, touched his head and said, "I like the big ones!"
Aunt Shen was stunned and asked: "Which one is bigger? Bigger butt or bigger breasts? Hua Zhang, please tell me clearly!"
Hua Zhang then said firmly: "Big breasts!"
Aunt Shen nodded and said: "Okay, I understand. If you want someone with big breasts, I will help you find a girl in the next few days. When the time comes, I will find you a girl with big breasts!"
Hua Zhang smiled and said, "Then it's all down to Sister-in-law Shen!"
"Remember the silver you mentioned!"
Aunt Shen spat, said nothing, twisted her hips and walked away.
