readsfreenovel Chapter 185 Retreat 2 Lines
Chapter 185 Retreat 2 Lines
Everyone was scolded by Hou Xiaoge, and their happy expressions just now immediately turned into embarrassment.
The idea of the village elders is that as long as the villagers have enough food and drink and can earn a few dozen dollars a month, that's enough, as long as they don't lose money.
But Hou Xiaoge's thinking was really far-reaching, and these old farmers couldn't keep up, which was really embarrassing.
"Uncle Wu, don't underestimate Heiwa because he is young, but he has a long-term vision.
During this period of time, I have been busy with my family's food and clothing and rarely paid attention to the village.
During this period of time, let my second son go to the stall to help! I am also familiar with the Yanhuang League, so I will take care of the cooperation next time?" Hou Yangmin has been doing business for a long time and has a certain vision. He thinks that what Hou Xiaoge said is right.
Several clan elders studied in private schools for two years at most and learned to read a little, but they were still old farmers after all. Only the Seventh Master had been an accountant and knew how to manage money, but he didn't want to bother with that anymore as he was too old.
When Hou Yangmin said this, no one objected, and some were even happy.
After all, Hou Yangmin and his brothers are living a good life now, and he is still the head of the clan, and he also has an official identity, the head of Nanjiagou Village. The head of the village is Wu Ye.
Some time ago, when the government used Nanjiagou Village as an example, in addition to allocating two or three hundred acres of wasteland on the slopes to Nanjiagou, it also appointed the clan leader Hou Yangmin as the head of the village.
There are now more than 270 people and 81 households in Nanjiagou. It is not appropriate to set up a head of the village, so he is directly appointed as the head of the police station.
The head of the village is different from the head of the village. The head of the village is elected by the village and the clan. He has prestige in the village, but he does not have much official power.
But the head of the village is just a figurehead in the official system and has official power.
The head of the village possesses the trinity of military, political and civil status in the village. In that era when imperial power rarely reached the countryside, the head of the village was the most direct power hanging over the heads of the villagers.
The most direct function is to assist the government in enforcing military service and taxation. Of course, one of the most fundamental functions is surveillance.
Before the early years of the Republic of China, the position of Baozhang had been abolished, but because the Red Army had its roots in the common people, President Chang established the position of Baozhang, who was responsible for keeping an eye on which family in the village became red and were close to the Reds.
Therefore, the position of village chief was inherently in conflict with the common people, and Hou Yangmin was extremely reluctant to take over the position at that time.
But if he doesn't take over, the position will most likely be taken by a new outsider who has moved into the village.
This was something the villagers could never accept. Finally, after a discussion, the clan members decided to let Hou Yangmin take over! It was better for one of our own to be the official than an outsider.
Fortunately, Nanjiagou was given refugee status that year and was not subject to taxation, which gave Hou Yangmin a temporary relief.
Therefore, during this period of time, Hou Yangmin, the head of the security guard, is no different from the village chief. He has been living his own life, and the village affairs are still managed by the two elders.
Now that Hou Yangmin has asked to take charge, the old man is naturally willing to step back.
"Yangmin, you all happen to be here today, and I have something to mention.
Now the workshop in the village has just started, and I am old. Every morning and evening, I suffer from severe leg pain and cannot get off the bed.
What I mean is that this matter in the village needs to be divided, and from now on the old man will guard the village workshops and keep an eye on those disobedient ones.
The seventh brother has been in charge of the village property, and he is still able to do so and continue to manage the money.
If you raise a group, you will be responsible for running errands and purchasing.
Raise soldiers and manage the tribesmen in the workshop.
Raise a baby, and you will be responsible for the village militia and security.
Yangmin, you are the clan leader and also the village chief, you know a lot of people, so please help the village with sales.
You have to pay more attention to the clan in the future! If everyone can live a good life like you, an old man like me will be happy immediately. "The old man changed his tone and handed over the power directly.
"Uncle Wu, I'm very busy this day, so I don't have time to take care of the village affairs!
Aren’t you and Uncle Seven in charge of it? You guys take care of things during normal times and we can discuss it together in the evening.
Besides, as the village chief, you can't just give up your responsibility.
If it really doesn't work, let Uncle Seven be the clan leader. Uncle Seven can write and count, so he has no problem being the clan leader." Hou Yangmin hurriedly advised.
"No, I've been dealing with accounts all my life, and I can't even be the village chief." Master Qi waved his hands repeatedly.
"Don't think about it, kid. Your seventh uncle can be the village accountant, but he can't be the village chief.
I am almost 60 years old and my health is not good. How long can I work? Besides, things in the village have always been arranged like this.
Besides, our village has always been headed by the clan leader. Next year, you will start to manage the village affairs. I will watch over you from the side. Otherwise, I will be worried when I am gone one day. "The old man waved his hand and refused to accept the refusal.
Hou Xiaoge watched from the side and had no suggestions. It was a small place, so there was no point in making any plans.
After the old man divided up the power in the village, the atmosphere in the cave became rather solemn and soon ended.
When the eldest cousin went to see Fifth Uncle off, Hou Xiaoge and his uncle discussed how to run the village workshop and make it as formal as possible.
The next day, Hou Xiaoge took the prepared fruit snowballs to the Jinyintang headquarters and asked about her second sister.
"Master Han, excuse me for disturbing you. I'm here today to do a small business and hope to cooperate with your alliance." After arriving at the Jinyintang headquarters, Han Fuheng happened to be there. After a few pleasantries, Hou Xiaoge took the opportunity to propose cooperation.
"Haha! Brother Hou, a win-win deal is naturally a good thing. I will have someone contact your village later.
At the end of the year, candies and other products are selling very well. If there are manufacturers that sell in bulk, the Yanhuang League will naturally be willing to cooperate. "As for the small matter of cooperation, Han Fuheng, a hall master, naturally agreed without hesitation.
After discussing the issue of cooperation, Hou Xiaoge asked about his second sister.
"Haha! Brother Hou, what a coincidence that you came today!
I was just about to send someone to the Houji Luzhu stall to inform you! The person you asked Jinyintang to inquire about in the Central Plains last time was brought back to the alliance yesterday afternoon.
The Fan family in Luoning County also had some cooperation with our Jinyintang. As soon as they heard that the person we were looking for was in their Fan family, they immediately sent the person over.
"Brother Hou, you can go directly to the freight station in Lijia Village to pick them up later. Congratulations on the reunion!" Han Fuheng smiled and bowed.
"Really? That's great. On behalf of my mother, I would like to thank Hall Master Han and the brothers of Jinyin Hall." Hou Xiaoge also bowed in gratitude.
“You are too polite, Brother Hou. You are the leader’s friend, and a friend of Han and Jinyintang. It’s just a small favor.
It's the end of the year and the alliance is busy, so I won't keep Brother Hou here. Come over for tea when you have nothing to do." Han Fuheng looked at the watch on his arm and politely sent Hou Xiaoge out.
Hou Xiaoge walked out of Han Fuheng's office and looked at the busy yet well-organized appearance of the Jinyintang headquarters. He nodded secretly in his heart. Han Fuheng is indeed a descendant of Qin merchants for hundreds of years!
"Rickshaw, go to Lijia Village Freight Station." After going out, Hou Xiaoge waved to the rickshaw not far from the entrance of Jinyintang.
"Yes! Young Master, please take a seat."
The rickshaw driver was a man in his twenties. He ran up to Hou Xiaoge swiftly and wiped the dirt on the seat with a towel.