lcionline Chapter 173 Dock Recruitment
Chapter 173 Dock Recruitment
Li Yuer wanted to tidy up the dock as soon as possible, at least to move the garbage away before the spring, so he asked Li Laoda about the situation: "Uncle, I want to know, can our boat go to sea earlier? Or can we change the docking place?"
Boss Li was a little puzzled, not knowing why Li Yuer asked this question, but he answered truthfully: "It's possible, but no one has done it before."
While everyone was together after dinner, Li Yuer shared his thoughts.
"We have a friend who wants to build a dock and needs to hire some laborers. All the work is manual labor. I want to keep the wealth within the family, so I want to hire people from our Tuwozi Village to do it. I'll pay them 20 copper coins a day and provide them with a lunch."
"Is there such a good news?" Boss Li and others immediately stopped what they were doing and gathered around to inquire about the details.
Li Lao Er asked: "Which of your friends has the ability to build a dock?"
Li Yuer knew what her father and the others were thinking. They were afraid of being cheated.
Li Erlang chimed in, "Our friend is a nobleman, so it's inconvenient to reveal his name to you. He doesn't want to be too public. Anyway, Manager Qian knows him."
When they heard about Manager Qian, Boss Li and his companions felt relieved.
"Will the other party agree to you confessing on your own?" Li Laoer asked worriedly. Don't worry, this is just the kids' own idea. They had good intentions, but if they make mistakes, it will be bad if they offend others.
Li Erlang glanced at Li Yu'er, and seeing that she shook her head, he did not mention Young Master Jing, and instead said, "It was Young Master who asked us to find someone. Don't worry, Young Master has given us full authority to recruit workers. Just tell us whether you want to do it or not."
Boss Li immediately replied: "It's such a good job, you can't find it even with a lantern, the villagers will definitely be willing to do it."
Mrs. Fan reminded: "It's such a big deal, someone should tell my parents tomorrow."
Li Laoer nodded.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Li Yuer said, "Big brother and Third Uncle, go and say hello to the village chief tomorrow and ask him to recruit people. There are not many people in Tuwozi Village. As long as they are honest and decent people, we will accept as many as they come."
Li Erlang and Li Laosan looked at each other. Li Erlang curled his lips and said hurriedly, "Okay, just leave this matter to me, your brother. I promise to do it beautifully for you."
Li Laosan snorted, "There has to be a rule for this work. We can't pass on the wrong message or make inappropriate arrangements. If that happens, it will delay the work."
Ignoring the cross-eyed look of the two, Li Yuer has begun to try to delegate power, giving them more opportunities to practice. Appropriate competition will also help them make rapid progress.
That night, everyone started packing up and preparing to leave the island.
Li Yuer said to Zhao Changgeng, "Uncle Zhao, in a few days there will be many boats going to the fishing wharf on the island, and our boat will not move. If anyone asks, you can say that this is the boat you bought and the original owner moved to the land."
Zhao Changgeng agreed immediately. He knew in his heart that the Li family was their savior, so they would naturally not cause trouble for the Li family.
Li Yuer asked everyone to leave the grain and food to the Zhao family, as the Zhao family would probably have to hide on the island for a while.
Zhao Changgeng wanted to pay immediately, and Li Yuer did not refuse. A little kindness can turn into a grudge, and appropriate kindness and social distance are the best ways to interact with each other.
The next morning, the Li family carried their valuables across the strait ice track and stepped onto the ice that was no longer safe to reach land.
Li Erlang and Li Laosan stayed temporarily and went to the village chief's house.
Because of the kindness of saving Xinxin before, the village chief was particularly enthusiastic when he saw them.
The village head's wife looked at the two men for a long time and said, "It seems that my eyesight is not blurry. You two have grown taller and stronger, and you have become much whiter."
Having had good food and drink this winter, the Li family is now completely different from the islanders who tightened their belts and dieted.
Others are getting thinner and darker, while they are getting fatter and whiter.
Li Laosan was a little reserved and just laughed twice, but Li Erlang's skill in flattery improved rapidly.
"Ninth Uncle, you've noticed that we've gained weight, right? We've all been raised by the young master, eating and drinking well."
"What young master?" the village chief's wife asked curiously.
At this time, Xinxin ran out with a few bowls in his hands.
"Uncle, brother, my mother asked me to bring you a bowl."
Li Laosan took the bowl, put it on the table, and took out a few pieces of candy from his pocket and gave them to Xinxin.
"Xinxin is really sensible. He still remembers his uncle."
"Uncle is a good man. He helps Xinxin fight the bad guys, plays with Xinxin, and gives Xinxin delicious food. Xinxin likes uncle and brother."
"Well, Xinxin is really well behaved. Everyone likes well behaved children."
Li Juan came out with a kettle in her hand and a smile on her face. Now she was neatly dressed and in much better spirits.
"Xinxin can forget anyone, but he can never forget his lifesaver."
Li Juan made them some brown sugar water, which was a New Year gift from Old Man Li.
Li Erlang brought the topic back to the purpose of this trip. "Young Master is a friend of ours. Although we have never met, we have made friends. Uncle Jiu, you also know that our family has taken on some jobs from others. Last time, we collected shells and fish bubbles. Now we have another job.
This job is physical labor. The young master wants to build a wharf on the east coast of Yuge Wharf, and is looking for laborers. The salary is 20 copper coins a day, and lunch is provided. "
"Is there such a good thing?" The village chief's reaction was the same as Boss Li's before.
Li Erlang smiled and said, "It must be a good thing, otherwise our family wouldn't have thought of our village first. The young master said that there is no limit to the number of people, but they must be honest and hardworking people."
"That's fine. The men in our village are the most honest. They have been hiding for a whole winter and are so idle that they are almost dried up. What else do they want with such a high salary? I will go door to door to talk to them. I guarantee that they will be so happy that they can't sleep tonight."
"Uncle Jiu, wait a minute." Li Erlang shouted.
The village chief's wife also stopped the village chief who was about to put on his shoes and said angrily, "Old man, why are you in such a hurry? Wait until Erlang finishes his words."
Li Erlang went on to say: "We checked the ice track in the strait yesterday and I'm afraid it won't hold up in a few days.
Our ship has to go to sea in advance. Qiantan is still closed to the sea. We may need to break ice, which will take some effort. "
Li Yuer also thought of this. In that era, there were no icebreakers, and it was very difficult for ships to go to sea in winter.
The village chief thought about the difficulties and said, "Ice breaking is a strenuous job and is also dangerous. Besides, even if we row the boat to the dock, the government can't stop us."
It's such a good job, but it's going to go to waste because you can't go out to sea. It's like there's meat hanging in front of you but you can't eat it. The village chief feels very sad.
Li Yuer said, "Let's try to break the ice first. My elder brother and his men have already informed the young master of the situation at the dock, so we can stop the boat."
One of the reasons why she bought the dock was to have a place to dock her boat.
Li Yuer thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Uncle Jiu, you first decide who will be working. When the tide goes out today, we will all go to cut ice together. When the tide comes in, we will go into the water. Then we will immediately row to the Fisherman's Song Wharf. I will send someone to follow you and arrange the work."
After hearing Li Yuer's idea, the village chief slapped his forehead and said, "Look at me, I'm really old and confused. Why didn't I think of breaking the ice when the tide is low, so that there will be no water underneath when it collapses, and sailing when the tide is high, without the need for people to tow the boat."
Li Yuer smiled and said: "Ginger is always wiser with age. You are not confused at all. You were just in a hurry. In the future, you will be the supervisor of the villagers. When the time comes, we will tell you that you only need to be the supervisor, and your salary will be higher than theirs.
As for you, just managing the villagers well is a great achievement."
After the agreement, Li Yuer briefly mentioned the Zhao family's affairs, and the villagers agreed without hesitation.