roccoschili Chapter 149 A Grand Father-Recognition Scene
Chapter 149 A Grand Father-Recognition Scene
Upon hearing this, Dou Weiyi slapped her forehead!
That's a brilliant idea!
Not only did it solve the problem of wives and livelihood for the disabled soldiers in Ju'an District, but he also received taxes when he came to buy wives!
This is not a win-win situation, it's clearly a win-win-win-win situation!
Dou Weiyi was so excited that he danced around. He quickly composed himself, then coughed lightly to suppress his joy.
Turning to Manager Li, he said, "I've counted the number of people. There are 21 in total. Don't even think about sending them away."
I'll come over in a bit, and if one person is missing, you'll be the one held responsible.
Manager Li, who had been all smiles upon hearing Gao Mengli's words, immediately cracked his smile.
Didn't you say you weren't going to buy it?
Why do you still want to buy it?
He immediately put on a bitter face and repeatedly agreed with Dou Weiyi.
However, he didn't give Gao Mengli and Lin Xi a friendly look.
After all, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents or digging up their ancestral graves, causing their heart to bleed.
Manager Li forced a smile and bowed to Dou Weiyi, "Lord Dou, don't worry. Whatever you want, I'll definitely save it for you, and you won't be shortchanged."
Dou Weiyi gave a smug laugh, "Hmph, I knew you wouldn't dare!"
After all, his county was poor, and many people sold their people into prostitution.
Moreover, the number of able-bodied men has decreased significantly due to conscription.
He then sold the women elsewhere, causing the population of his territory to dwindle, the number of bachelors to increase, and people to become even poorer.
It's a vicious cycle, one thing leading to another.
Dou Weiyi immediately took Lin Xi and Gao Mengli to Ju'an District to select people with great enthusiasm.
Given that although they were able-bodied men, they were all somewhat disabled, so Gao Mengli had to take advantage of them, paying them 2 taels of silver each.
Upon hearing that selling themselves would get them wives, the remaining soldiers immediately surrounded the three men, leaving them no way to escape!
"Boss, boss lady, buy me! I'm strong!"
A burly man with a missing arm immediately shoved him aside. "You're too skinny, you won't fit! Boss, look at me. Even though I only have one hand, I'm much stronger!"
After saying that, he even showed off his strong and powerful biceps!
Another disabled soldier, who was lame, was not to be outdone. He limped forward and said, "Boss lady, look at my leg. Although it's not very agile, my mind is sharp!"
She's faster at keeping accounts than anyone else, and she can manage all the chores around the house perfectly!
One of the one-eyed crippled soldiers went even further, lifting his eyepatch and staring at his single eye: "This eye of mine is incredibly sharp."
Standing guard at night, nothing will escape my notice! Boss, you won't regret buying from me!
Looking at the group of men who had volunteered, Lin Xi had to admit that these men had not been mistreated by Dou Weiyi.
He's as strong as an ox!
Those incredibly reassuring muscles made him want to reach out and pinch them!
Gao Mengli almost rolled her eyes at Lin Xi, and quickly gestured for the people below to be quiet, "Everyone, please be quiet!"
Everyone quieted down after the proprietress spoke.
When the two of them came to Ju'an District last time, they realized that Boss Lin was a henpecked husband, and the one in charge was still the boss's wife!
Once the proprietress spoke, they dared not make a sound and immediately fell silent; you could hear a pin drop!
However, everyone's eyes seemed to be filled with X-rays, gamma rays, and alpha rays, their gazes brimming with fervent anticipation.
The rays they shot out were meant to penetrate Gao Mengli's heart directly, conveying their desires and expectations to her without reservation!
Gao Mengli coughed lightly, "Everyone, although there aren't many buyers this time, we will continue to buy more later, so please don't fight over them."
"Adding to the matter of the wife, you'll need to spend more money to buy her back; we're still one tael of silver short."
They sell themselves for 2 taels, but the brokerage firm sells people for 3 taels. This needs to be clarified.
A small favor is appreciated, but an excessive one breeds resentment; she can't possibly make up for this amount.
Upon hearing this, the one-eyed man quickly shouted, "Don't worry, ma'am! As long as we sell ourselves, we'll find a way!"
"Yes, yes! Don't worry, boss lady!"
Hundreds of others loudly echoed their agreement!
Gao Mengli nodded, "Okay, then I'll pick some."
Zhao Baobao, the one-eyed man with sharp eyesight; Zhang Xiang, the limping uncle who can do the math; and Gong Yun, the strong and powerful man with a broken arm, were selected.
After all, being able to see your own strengths, recognize your own abilities, and recommend yourself is also a workplace skill!
After all, confident people always shine!
Gao Mengli picked it out at a glance.
Dou Weiyi, standing next to him, had her mouth wide open in a grin!
He said that this couple was his "golden lining," and that they could solve his headaches!
Most importantly, you can still make money!
Since they're family, there's no need to mention taxes when buying people; they just write the indenture on the spot, sign their names, and take it to the government office to get it stamped and filed.
Next, it was time to go to the brokerage firm to buy people.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi were also very curious. One or two taels of silver was neither a lot nor a little, it all depended on how this group of people would pool their money.
Little did they know, these chosen people didn't need to say a word at all.
The older, disabled soldiers nearby took out their life savings and handed them over.
One of the soldiers, leaning on a cane and with graying temples, handed Zhao Baobao a string of copper coins from his pocket. "Baobao, this money is useless to me. Go buy a wife and live a good life."
Zhao Baobao's eyes reddened, but he still stubbornly said, "Grandpa, what are you doing? How could I possibly take your retirement money?"
Upon hearing this, the old soldier immediately bristled and glared, "You little brat, why are you being so polite with me?"
I've lived in this Ju'an District for most of my life, without children, and I just hope that you young people can find a good home.
"This little bit of money is nothing; it's enough to help you get married, and that makes me really happy."
After saying that, he stuffed the strung-up copper coins into Zhao Baobao's hand.
"Old man..."
Zhao Baobao could no longer control himself. He knelt at the feet of the old disabled soldier, hugged him, and sobbed uncontrollably.
Zhao Baobao's one eye was filled with emotion, and his words were firm and powerful: "Grandpa, don't worry, you have no children, but you still have me!"
I will recognize you as my godfather and take care of you in your old age until your death!
"Godfather, please accept my bow!"
The old, disabled soldier quickly tapped Zhao Baobao's back lightly with his cane, feigning anger, but with tears in his eyes: "Oh dear, you rascal, why are you giving such a big bow?"
"Get up, get up, my good son! I'm waiting to hold my big, healthy grandson!"
"father--"
Zhao Baobao could no longer control himself and burst into tears while holding the old, disabled soldier.
The others did the same, all recognizing the old, disabled soldier as their godfather!
As a result, all 21 people knelt down to acknowledge their fathers, turning it into a large-scale father-recognition scene.
Lin Xi and Gao Mengli never expected that their unintentional actions would lead to such a positive outcome.
These men are loyal and righteous; they truly deserve to be called heroes who have retired from the battlefield.
Dou Wei, who was standing nearby, was even happier to see this scene.
Is this how the veterans' retirement problem is solved?
His gazes toward Gao Mengli and Lin Xi were full of admiration. He thought that having two such people in Pingyao must have been something his ancestors had begged for.
Pingyao is about to soar to new heights!