Chapter 6 six

As the saying goes, farmers must have three major characteristics in their old age: love of money, fear of death, and no sleepiness.The same is true of Han Xuanzi, and it is not the same.He also loves money, but he also takes money lightly.There is a fixed number of money in the world, and there is a certain number of money in the iron camp. When it comes, it comes and goes, and those who come will not be rejected, and those who go will not be hesitant. He is very detached.Regarding the information about death, since his fiftieth birthday, this kind of shadow has come to his heart from time to time. He is not afraid. The moon is cloudy and sunny, and people have life and death. You can sleep forever, let alone people in the mountains?He died as if he was dozing off! It's just that he didn't doze off, he fully possessed this characteristic.I went to bed so late last night, and as soon as the windows turned white this morning, I got dressed and got off the kang.As usual, he stood on the steps of the main room and spit loudly. As usual, he made strong tea and squatted under the screen wall. As usual, he went to Sihao's cemetery to breathe air and move his limbs.There is a couple of fluttering pigeons living in Shangxin in Gubai, the gray color is very cute, and he has been watching it for a long time.

As soon as Er Bei got up, he called Er Bei to the main room and talked about buying a public house. Contrary to Han Xuanzi's expectation, Er Bei was not very interested in buying a house, and he didn't even move his face.The child usually had a jovial smile on his face, but once he sat down with his father to discuss serious matters, he was as serious as a stone or a piece of wood. "The house is also for you two brothers." Han Xuanzi said, "Tell me what you think." Er Bei said: "Father, if you say it's cheap, it's a cheap thing, but our family's current problem is not the problem of the house."

Han Xuanzi said: "I can live in it right now, but in the long run, it won't work. I can't live in these four upper houses for a few years, and they will belong to you in the future. Your brother and sister-in-law are away, and it is impossible to come back to live. But things From two perspectives, even if the family does not come back to live, the family will still have a share of the property. When your mother and I can’t do it, and the two of you brothers officially separate, can you not share half with your brother? In this way , there are only two rooms for each person, so the place is much smaller.”

Er Bei said: "I know this, but it's all a long way away. Let's say 1,300 yuan, can we take it out?" Han Xuanzi said: "I can't afford it. I have 47 yuan a month, and I can't make it in January. You can't afford 1200. We can borrow it. Once the house is bought, we will tear it down and go on the road. It is also a rare good thing to have a single house in the future after suffering some hardships when you were young. You also know that the housing base is becoming more and more strictly controlled now. If you don’t seize this opportunity, you will regret it later. Wang Cai can’t wait Buy it now."

Erbei lowered his head.just say: "I can't borrow it. Where can I borrow it? There are no earners in other people's families, but they have done every big thing. They plan early and accumulate early; as for us, we spend one by one. The shelves are huge and the insides are empty." Naturally, these words were directed at his father. Han Xuanzi felt a little displeased, so he stopped talking: one afternoon, I was sitting in the yard feeling bored;There is a lot of rumors outside that the Han family's money comes easily, like stooping to pick up stones.In fact, that is all an illusion.Then he became angry again.I think they don't concentrate on maintaining this family, which makes people feel relieved; and I also resent that Da Bei didn't use all his strength to this family.He thinks to come, thinks to go, among the three of father and son.In terms of money, the most ambush is still Da Bei, let him pay 1,300 yuan.Big

Bei paid for it.Erbei removed the cover, and it was reasonable for the two brothers to guard each courtyard.After making calculations like this, Han Xuanzi decided to go to the provincial capital for the last time. Er Bei and Niang stopped Han Xuanzi.It is said that the new year is approaching, and the family has to prepare for "sending off" to entertain guests. There are so many things, how can the head of the family leave! Besides, Da Bei will be back soon.Why take a trip?Han Xuanzi thought so, so he wrote a long letter.He tried his best to comment on the benefits of buying a house, and he must pay for it.Er Bei said on the side:

"My brother will definitely not come back to live in our mountainous area. The western-style houses in the city are not better than here? What's the point of coming back to live?" Han Xuanzi said: "Can the country's job last for a lifetime? Who has clairvoyance and can see their own future? Although your brother has a good life, but in their line of work, there is no good end. In history, the Qin Dynasty cheated hundreds of literati. Qu Yuan, Li Bai, Sima Qian, do you know who will get better in old age? What’s wrong with the mountains? Since ancient times, which one has lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests! If you have a nest early, you are not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, If he gets to that point and Ye Luo returns to his roots, he will have a way out!"

On the fifth day after the letter was sent away, Dabei replied to the letter. First, he said that he would not be able to come back during the Spring Festival, and he sent a hundred yuan to his family; purchase?Even if he pays 1,300 yuan, he has to demolish and build. Without 2,000 yuan, a new house with a yard cannot be built.Dad is too old to be burdened, Erbai has a job, so where is the time?If it is said that there is a way out, it is completely unnecessary.If you say you made a big mistake, let’s talk about it later. Even if you retire in the future and a daughter works in the city, wouldn’t it be convenient for the couple to live in the country alone?Take a step back and say, now that the house is built, what are you doing idle?If you deposit more than 1,000 yuan in the bank, after 30 years, the principal and interest will be 6,000 to 7,000 yuan. Even if you go back, you can buy it.

A brand new big courtyard. Dabei's reasoning is impeccable, and after reading the letter, Han Xuanzi also thinks it is reasonable, but when he thinks that the house cannot be bought, it must be the king who has to go, how can such a prosperous heart fall?Unconsciously, he became angry and said: "Forget it, forget it, how many years can I live? I think about my children, but my children don't appreciate it. What will happen to you in the future, it's up to you. Once I close my eyes, I won't be able to see." Then he said to Er Bei: "If you are your father's son, listen, we won't buy this public house, but we have to transfer it to someone else. You must not let the king go!"

Erbei asked around to see who wanted to buy a public house, and finally transferred the right to buy a house to Baldy. Baldy is from the Han family.According to the family tree of the Han family, his grandfather's great-grandfather and Erbei's great-grandfather are brothers, and they have already produced five clothes.His name is bald, but he doesn't actually have dysentery on his head.This person is well fat, he can carry a hundred and eighty catties of firewood, and one head on the beam; he also eats a lot, two or two of white steamed buns, and in February and March during the dung delivery season, he once ate fifteen. Big belly man" is famous.Marrying a daughter-in-law doesn't know how to arrange life.His family collects a lot of grain, but the grain is not enough to eat.He said he wanted to buy a house, and Erbei would hand over the rights.Even if a matter is over like this.

Han Xuanzi didn't accomplish anything desirable in the twelfth lunar month, so he was naturally depressed, so he wholeheartedly wanted to make the "send off" flourish and earn back his face.One hundred yuan sent back by Da Bei.He immediately went to the carpenter's shop to order a large cabinet as Ye Zi's dowry.Erbei and Baiyin were full of opinions on this matter, but they couldn't say anything.Seeing the end of the year approaching.All daily expenses were prepared, and Han Xuanzi went to each village and team several times.Arrange for the social fire during the Spring Festival.However, the villages and teams seem to be not very enthusiastic about the social fire, and they are all asking: "How much will it cost?" "Nowadays people are really looking for money. If they play by themselves, what kind of money will they give?" Han Xuanzi became angry. "Mr. Han:" The captains complained, "It's not as good as it was a few years ago. In the past few years, work points can be recorded, but now the land is divided. Everyone manages his own business. Who will provide things? Who will provide labor? Don't you Give money, what is he willing to do?" Han Xuanzi said: "If you don't want to do it, don't do it?! Then what do you need to be captains? No matter what. Every team will produce a Shehuo. In the future, the commune will judge. If it wins the competition, one can win many prizes. In the county, there will be prizes in the county." "Is there a reward? How much is the reward?" said the captains. The yuan and five cents can't be spent, well, then only each family can share it, and then subsidize it. " Han Xuanzi's nephew, the captain of the team, began to collect money per head: 50 cents per person.Some happily gave it; some were full of complaints; when they asked for bald-headed dogs and bronchitis, two of them refused to give it, saying that they had no job and no business, and their bare legs beat the edge of the kang. money?The captain, who was simple-minded and full of anger, shouted: "Are you still celebrating the New Year?!" The answer was: "We are not, but are you blocking me from the side of the year!" Yan Dai handed it over, but Gou Sheng found Wang Cai and paid it with money.When the captain collected the money and arrived at Wang Cai's home, Wang Cai was drinking with the bald man in the house, "How are you guys—!" "Captain, it's difficult to get everyone to pay, but I have an idea, I don't know what to say?" "What idea?" said the captain. Wang Cai said: "I won't give you fifty cents anymore. During the Chinese New Year, my family is in charge of putting on a social fire core. The excitement is spontaneous. In a prosperous and prosperous year, it would be unsightly to ask everyone to share the money." Hearing this, the captain was surprised, happy, and undecided, so he came to tell Han Xuanzi, but Han Xuanzi said: "This won't work! Isn't this a person from the whole village? Isn't this using his money to burn other people? Only charge him fifty cents! After all the money is collected, I will come forward and let Gousheng organize it, and pay the organization fee to him." give him." At dusk, Han Xuanzi went to look for the bald dog left. He clearly saw him walking towards him at the end of the alley, but for some reason he suddenly turned around and left from the alley next to him.Han Xuanzi yelled three times, before he stopped, turned around and said: "Ah, it's Mr. Han, are you calling me?" Han Xuanzi said: "It's good to find you!" Gou Zong's face turned yellow: "Looking for me? I returned Wang Cai's land to him, and I won't cultivate his land anymore." Han Xuanzi said: "Stop farming. I don't care about you. You can do whatever you want. I'm looking for you to organize a social fire for our village. I'll hand over the preparation fee to you now. Look, how will it treat you? Someone else will do it. I still can't see it!" Gou Sheng was in a dilemma for a long time, he hesitated and said: "I'm afraid it won't work. I've invested in Wang Cai's shares. We've been busy for the past few days. Fifteen people have already bought shares, and we have to clean up the workshop in two days." Han Xuanzi never expected Gou Sheng Jing to join Wang Cai's factory, and he said so loudly: 15 people have already bought shares! ''How did you get the shares? " "This is determined by the king." Gou Sheng said, "One-third of the monthly income belongs to him, the workshop belongs to him, the machine belongs to him, technology, procurement, and marketing also belong to him; the remaining two-thirds belong to him. All those who invest in shares and work are divided. His wife, son, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law also share shares like us, and everyone gets paid according to their work. Mr. Han, is this in line with the policy?" "All fifteen people are from our village?" Han Xuanzi asked again. "There are five people in our village." Gou Sheng broke his fingers and said, "The rest are from other villages. Wang Cai, I am convinced. He has a lot of skills! He became the director of the factory, said that he should manage scientifically, and set up a system , there is an operation system and a sanitation system. If anyone does not follow his requirements and does not meet the quality, he will be fired! Now there is one shift, and when the workshop is expanded and cleaned up, two shifts will be implemented. Time, Sheng Zida's big clock is hanging on the wall!" "Expand the workshop? Why expand?" Han Xuanzi asked again. "Didn't he buy the public house? The boundary wall was removed, and the two houses were connected." Gou Sheng said. "Public housing?" Han Xuanzi was anxious, "Where did he buy the public housing? The bald man bought it long ago!" Gousheng said: "You don't know yet? The bald man gave up that house to J Sancai again! The noodle making machine in Wang Cai's house was sold at a reduced price to the bald man, and the youngest daughter recognized the bald man as his father. They became relatives." !" Han Xuanzi's brain suddenly "hummed", and he felt that the houses, trees, and dog leftovers in front of him were all spinning, so he staggered back home.As soon as the door was pushed, the door of the chicken shed under the wall of the west courtyard was blown open by the wind, and the chicken flew across the yard. He lifted his foot and kicked it, and the chicken quacked and flew away. A hen unexpectedly gave birth to an egg prematurely and dropped it under the steps. Get a spread of thin yellow. Erbei and Baiyin were talking in the building, when they heard the noise and came out, when Han Xuanzi saw it, a stream of black blood came to his heart, and he cursed: "You did a good job for me! Why didn't you smear pot ashes on your father's face? Didn't you take a knife and chop off your father's head?!" Er Bei thought that Dad went to drink too much again, so he yelled at Bai Yin: "Bring me a bowl of syrup and water, and my father drank again..." These words were like pouring oil on the fire, and Han Xuanzi slapped Erbai once he came up: "Fart your mother! Where did I get drunk? Is your father an alcoholic? Are you humiliating your father like this?!" ． "Father!" Erbei's tears were about to flow out. "Who is your father? I still have such a good son as you?!" Er Bei was so wronged that she fell on the wall of the house and cried. Er Bei Niang looked in the mirror on the kang, applied white powder to her forehead, and twisted her hair with a string; it was almost Chinese New Year, and men all had their hair cut and shaved, and women also had to follow the old rules.Wring the hair off your face.She first heard the father and son arguing in the yard, but she didn't take it seriously; the more she heard it, the more she felt that something was wrong, so she got up and came out.I saw Han Xuanzi's face was pale, and when he went up the steps, he lost all strength, and sat there paralyzed, hurriedly helped him up and asked what was the matter, why did he come in and beat this one, scold that one? Han Xuanzi said: "He did a good job. I clearly told him not to let the boy Wang Cai get the public house. But now, he has bought it and turned it into a workshop!" Only then did Er Bei know the reason for his father's anger, and said: "I transferred it to Baldy." "Baldy?" Han Xuanzi said, "Who is bald? He gave his surname a Korean character in vain! In order to get Wang Cai's rotten noodle press machine, he gave up his house to Wang Cai; I also bought shares. Alas, a few stinky money, a little cheap, made these people run away, run away!" Han Xuanzi was so angry that he slept on the kang and didn't get up for two days.The news spread to Baigou, and Ye Zi and Sanwa came to visit with four-color gifts.When asked about his illness, he advised his father not to care about the right and wrong in the village.It is better to live a worry-free life at home.Han Xuanzi held his head and said: "It's not that your father wants to be strong, father can't swallow this bad breath! Your second brother is worthless, and his eyes can't see clearly. He ruined everything that was originally decent!" Leaf said: "Father, you have to get up and walk around, eat more food. He is the kind of king who deserves your injury? You have to hold your breath in your stomach so that the king will know. Isn't he more ridiculous? ?” Han Xuanzi said, "It's better to be my leaf!" and put on his clothes and got off the kang.While the sun is warm.Then he walked towards the entrance of the village and the streets of the town.I bought some dried Shangzhi at the market, and when I came back, I killed a hen that did not lay eggs, and drank Shangzhi chicken soup.He ate a lot this time.Because he went out for a walk just now, which made him a little proud: Look! Where did I, Han Xuanzi, go?Don't the people there greet me warmly?I also said in my heart: "Wang Cai. If you have the ability, you can also go out and try to see how many people greet you?" but.After all, it was a bad breath nestled in the stomach that hurt the body.After that, he walked a few times to the entrance of the village and the streets of the town, and he was very tired, with cold sweat on his forehead.This time, when I walked to Gong Desheng's grocery store, I didn't drink for the first time.When I came back, I passed by the lotus vegetable field. There were many people digging lotus vegetables, and they were all asking about "sending the way" to Ye Zi.He answered every question, and after answering, he invited, with a bold tone. Erbei and Baiyin were also digging lotus vegetables there, and when they saw their father inviting the villagers, they shouted "Father!" Han Xuanzi just ignored him, and finally called Erbei back, saying: "You listened too, the people in the village want to come to eat, let them come!" Er Bei said: "I didn't say it well in the beginning. The neighbors are not invited, but only the family members. If you come like this, everyone will come. Are you prepared enough?" Han Xuanzi said: "It's not enough to prepare! At first I didn't want to treat so many guests, but now I have changed my mind. As long as people think highly of us, we will not refuse anyone, so that he can also see if popularity depends on virtue, or just Money can buy it!" Erbai just broke his fingers and counted, how many old relatives, how many friends, how many people in the village and town, add up the ups and downs, thirty-five seats are up and down Next, Erbei stuck out his tongue in fright. Han Xuanzi said: "How can there be so many? Have all the villagers been counted?" "It's all counted." "And Wang Cai? Why do you want his family? Don't count his family big or small. There are also bald people's families and dog leftover families. I won't call them when I see their popularity!" Er Bei said: "Then, I don't want anyone from the commune compound. When these people come, it's hard to treat them, and the wine costs only a few tens of dollars." Han Xuanzi said: "What nonsense are you talking about? I have already called them, and I have to invite them again at that time. There is also the old Dong's family on West Street, and Wang Xiaoliu's family in Houyuan Village. We treat these people well during the comprehensive management. It’s good, I’ve been looking for an opportunity to thank us for a long time, and I can’t stop it.”