Crossing the famine, I am a poor fish, and my descendants have to work hard

Ask people to gather in the yard and wait.

She went to the warehouse to watch the unloading.

Looking at the large group of people standing in the yard, one feels that the family is thriving.

Except for Zhang Yu, Zhang Shu and a servant, almost everyone else is here. The charcoal kiln is in a static period today, so there is no need to keep anyone here.

"There will be more and more people in the family in the future. In order to avoid uneven distribution, we need to make the work more specific. Zhang Zhi, from now on you will lead your team to be responsible for burning and matching charcoal. Communicate well with the shops on both sides, and make sure the shops are not cut off from charcoal."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Zhang Dao, you will continue to be responsible for the morning sword and archery practice. You will be responsible for teaching newcomers in the future. In addition, you will take the remaining two people in your group to take over the feeding of the horses and cows at home."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Zhang Nan, you lead the remaining eight engraving masters to continue printing books. Check carefully and make sure there are no mistakes. Communicate with the owner of the storybook shop in time to find out which books need to be printed."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Bai Wei, you have learned almost all the cooking skills from Xiao Hui. You should teach the eight cooks in your family the cooking skills. You don't need to teach them the recipes for the dessert shop."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Lan Ying, find someone to teach you how to milk the cows. You can't be the only one who can do it. What if you are busy and can't get away?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Xin Nian, you are responsible for the delivery of coal and milk. You must check the accounts and give the money to your sister-in-law in time. Select four servants from the boys to form a delivery team."

"Okay, mother."

"Xin Bai, from now on, all the chores in the yard, as well as the accounts and material issues of the dessert shop, will be handed over to you. Please be careful and consider everything comprehensively."

"Okay, mother."

"Yue Lianyun, since Zhang Yu will be in charge of the dessert shop, you will be in charge of teaching everyone in the family how to read. Choose an hour every night to teach them how to read. Remember to check from time to time. Don't be lazy or not learn to read well."

"Yes, ma'am."

"The newly bought maids, those born in the first month, please stand up, those born in the first month...Okay, now I will name you according to the month."

One in January, one in March, one in May, one in June, one in August, and up to 1 in September. One in December.

"Upper spring, late spring, star moon, lotus moon, osmanthus autumn, late autumn, frost sequence, autumn white, Mu Shang, plum moon."

Zhao Yuanzhen named them in order, all of which are elegant names of the months.

"Thank you Madam for the name."

"From now on, there will be 10 of you. Four of you will be assigned to the dessert shop to do the cleaning and odd jobs. You will also have three days off per month. The remaining six will do the cleaning and odd jobs at home first. You can follow Xiaohui's arrangements for the details."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Cook, stand up. From now on, you will be called: Water Stachys, Coltsfoot, Purple Pearl, Kaempferia, Indigo, White Plum, Orchid Ru, and Silver Vermilion."

The names of the cooks are all the names of medicinal herbs.

Zhao Yuanzhen: My limited literary reserves were all used for naming.

"Thank you Madam for the name."

"From now on, the eight of you will follow Bai Wei to learn cooking skills. Study hard. I will conduct random inspections every once in a while."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Nanny, from now on you will follow Bai Wei, and you two can learn from each other. You can be called Bai Zhi."

"Thank you Madam for the name."

"Xiaohui and Zhijuan, you will arrange rooms for the newcomers and distribute items and cloth. Teach them the rules as well."

"Okay, mother."

"Qingyan, please measure the size of the maids who come to the store and make the work clothes as soon as possible."

"Okay, second sister-in-law."

"From now on, everyone will have three days off per month. You can choose whichever you want, but you must ask Xin Bai or Xiao Hui Zhi Juan for leave in advance. You can rest only if they agree. If you don't want to rest, one day of rest can be converted into 3 coins. The monthly salary will be increased to 10 coins per month in the future. Everyone should work hard and as long as you do a good job, you will get rewards."

"Yes, I will keep in mind Madam's teachings."

"Well, go away and get busy."

"Yes, ma'am."

Then he took out 13 loyalty pills and gave them to Lan Ying, asking her to give them to Zhang Shu, Zhang Dao, Zhang Zhi, Zhang Nan, the eight new cooks, and the wet nurse Bai Wei.

Watch them eat it.

Today is already the 22nd, and tomorrow is the Little New Year.

It's time to start preparing for the New Year at home.

In the afternoon, Zhao Yuanzhen first sent the four servants to the dessert shop.

After instructing the shopkeeper, from now on, the waiters' uniforms, rags, towels, washing of bowls, cups and other utensils, as well as miscellaneous tasks, would be handed over to these four maids.

This will reduce the burden on the cook.

After taking a look around, I remembered that I had not yet sent the painting to the third prince.

They went to the warehouse and bought some more calligraphy and paintings. The third prince picked up 6 paintings, the five adults picked up 10 paintings, and they had to buy 16 more paintings.

Zhao Yuanzhen looked at Li Bai's poems and directly bought 16 of them. She could see that the third prince really loved Li Bai's poems.

I hope he will come to give me money next time.

Ask the shopkeeper to find someone to replace the three princes' six paintings and pack them up.

The remaining 10 pieces will be replaced and packed tomorrow and sent to the various mansions.

Thinking that the dessert shop didn’t have any servants yet, he decided to let Zhang Xinnian take care of the shop first. When the servants were trained enough, he could send two more to the shop.

Zhao Yuanzhen brought the third prince's poems and paintings to him.

"Madam Zhang, are you looking for General Zhao?"

"No, give this to your Highness. I won't go in."

Hand over the painting.

Tomorrow is the Little New Year, and it’s time to eat dumplings.

Just buy a pig and kill it.

Just do it. Ride your horse to the meat market.

I chose the fattest pig, weighing about 300 pounds.

Considering that there are so many people in my family, I’m afraid it may not be enough.

Bought another one.

The price of a pig hair is 8 wen per catty. I paid 5 liang of silver for two pigs.

Ask the seller to deliver it to the village.

Go to the dessert shop and tell them.

"Zhang Yu, you don't need to light the fire in the kitchen tomorrow at noon. We will kill a pig for the New Year and send you food."

"Okay, ma'am."

"Dad, Mom, pack up and come back to the village with me. Tomorrow is the Little New Year, so I'll give you two a day off. You can come back to work on the 24th."

"Is this okay? Who will wash the dishes when I go back?"

"There are also maids. It doesn't matter. You can be a team leader from now on. Just watch them do their work and figure out what needs to be washed and mopped. If someone's work clothes are dirty, you just need to help pay attention to it."

"Isn't this too easy? I'm getting paid so much, I have to work."

"Mom, listen to me. These are newly bought. I need someone from my family to help me keep an eye on them. I trust you the most. Mom, you are careful and attentive. I trust you."

Zhao Yuanzhen pulled the old lady aside and spoke quietly.

"Ang ang ang, I understand. Don't worry, I will take good care of it and nothing will be lost."

Mrs. Sun Zhang: My daughter-in-law asked me to look after the things at home. Well, there are so many people here, and it’s hard to do anything. What if something gets lost?

"Yeah, yes, mom, I believe you."

No matter how you think about it, it's always a good idea to find an easier job for the old lady.

"Okay, I'll go pack up first and then we can go back to the village."

"Well, okay, I'll wait for you."

With the two elders packed up, they returned to the village.

"Dad, we are going to slaughter the New Year pig tomorrow, but no one in the family knows how to do it. Can you find some people to do it?"

"Okay, don't worry, I'll go find someone in a moment. Everyone is free now, so it's easy to find someone."

"Okay, I'll leave it to you, Dad."

Go back and tell the servant at the door who will deliver the pig soon, and ask him to ask someone to drive the pig to the pigsty in the backyard.

The pigsty was built a long time ago.

"Mom, you're back."

"Well, how are you two feeling lately?"

"Everything is fine. Nothing happened."

"Well, come here, let me take your pulse."

I took the pulse of both of them and they were fine.

"I grow green vegetables in the main hall. You two should eat more green vegetables. You should eat more green leaves when you are pregnant."

"Well, mother, don't worry. We know that we eat it every day."

"If you want to eat anything, just tell me and I'll buy it for you."

"Mom, do you still have the hawthorns you harvested last time? I want to eat some."

Li Zhijuan always wants to eat something sour recently.

"Want something sour?"

"Well, sort of."

"Hawthorn is not good for pregnant women. I'll find some plums, apricots, and sour dates for you. You can eat them together, but don't eat too much."

"Okay, mom, I get it."

"Xiaohui, what do you want to eat?"

"Mom, I don't have anything special to eat. I have a good appetite for anything."

"That's fine. I'll go to the warehouse and put some fruit snacks there. You two can take them and eat them."

"Okay, mother."

"I plan to let Bai Wei and Bai Zhi be your personal nurses, or wet nurses. What do you think?"

"I have no objection, just make the arrangements as you wish."

"Me too, mother."

"Okay, then Bai Wei will follow Xiao Hui, and Bai Zhi will follow Zhi Juan. If you have anything to do in the future, just tell them. If you feel uncomfortable, let them help you massage."

"Okay, got it, Mom."

"Well, our family will kill the New Year pig tomorrow. Xiaohui, ask your parents to come over for dinner."

"Yeah, okay, Mom, I'll be there in a minute."

"Yeah, good. I'll go put some stuff in the warehouse."

"Yeah, okay. Mom."

Zhao Yuanzhen picked out some Anguo pears, kiwis, apples, and other fruits. She also picked some snacks that pregnant women can eat and put some in.

"Lan Ying, go call your mother and Bai Zhi over."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Hello, madam."

"Well, get up. I will assign you two to the eldest and second young ladies. From now on, Bai Wei will follow Xiao Hui, and Bai Zhi will follow Zhi Juan. You two will be their personal nurses. From now on, serve the young ladies well, and help take good care of the child after it is born."

"Yes, I will follow Madam's arrangements."

"Well, Baizhi, you should learn to read well. You must learn to read when you are with the Second Young Madam. We will need you a lot in the future."

"Yes, the servant knows."

"Well, let's go."

"Lan Ying, have you found the milker?"

"I found it. Brother Zhang Dao said he would help me milk the cows. It would be convenient for him to take care of the animals."

"Okay, as long as there is an arrangement."

Now, everything at home is clearly arranged. I don't need to worry about it anymore.

One step closer to salted fish.