Earn money to support your family in ancient times

The size of a donkey is considered a valuable item in the village, and besides the cow, it is the most arrogant.

Tang Yuan drove the donkey cart all the way home, and he didn't know how many eyes stared at him, but this time, no one who didn't have long eyes spoke bitterly, and some even greeted him with a smile.

"Brother Tang, you donkey is so majestic!" Aunt Zhou looked at the donkey in amazement, and then smiled, "The only Zheng family in our village has a donkey that pulls a mill!"

After all, for farmers, buying cattle is the most cost-effective. Although cattle are expensive, people in the village would rather buy together with a few more families than spend less money on donkeys. It is often necessary to use a mill to buy a donkey. The Zheng family makes tofu, so they bought a donkey cruelly.

"Brother Tang is handsome, and the donkey he bought is also handsome!" Someone echoed, and asked Tang Yuan, "Brother Tang, is the food you collected enough? Our food is fresh!"

An old lady supported the silver hairpin on her head and rolled her eyes: "What's so great about it!"

"Hey, isn't this the daughter-in-law of the Zheng family?" Mrs. Zhou walked up to her, and suddenly reached out to take off the silver hairpin from her head. "This hairpin is really beautiful, let me see."

"Oh, why is it so light?" Aunt Zhou handed it to the aunt next to her, her tone anxious, "Isn't this a silver hairpin? Take a quick look, maybe the daughter-in-law of the Zheng family has been cheated."

The aunt weighed it with her hand, put the hairpin back into Zheng's daughter-in-law's arms, and said to Aunt Zhou: "What about your silver hairpin? It's made of copper, and it's just plated with silver. The silver is not good enough, so I can't use it." How long will it have to fade!"

"Puchi!" There were a few sneers from the crowd, and many people looked at Zheng's daughter-in-law with contempt.

Yes, many of them can't even afford this kind of hairpin, but if they can't afford it, they won't show it off for the sake of appearance. It's a shame!

The daughter-in-law of Zheng's family turned pale and red, she gave Aunt Zhou and Tang Yuan a hard look, then turned and ran away.

Tang Yuan only felt that she was baffled, and returned home after a few polite words with Aunt Zhou.

Promising Master Zhao to make cold noodles, Tang Yuan started preparing as soon as he got home. He asked Su Nuo to go back first, but Su Nuo felt that he had to work as much as possible after getting so much wages, and refused to go back, Tang Yuan had no choice but to go back. keep him.

"Brother Tang, I'm here to bring you firewood!" Da Zhuang called Tang Yuan at the door carrying a load of firewood.

Seeing that he suddenly had an idea, Tang Yuan waved at Da Zhuang: "Da Zhuang, come in and put down the firewood. I have something to discuss with you."

"What's the matter, Brother Tang." Da Zhuang put down the firewood.

"Would you like to help me?" Tang Yuan gave him the firewood money, "But the salary can't be the same as that of Nuo Ge'er. After the three-month probationary period, forty cash per month, after becoming a regular worker, the salary will be paid every month." Eighty words."

It’s not that he treats them differently, but that Da Zhuang is only 12 years old, and he is definitely not as capable of doing as many jobs as Nuo Geer, so the wages must not be treated uniformly. He is doing business and not charity, which is not fair to Nuo Geer.

And the three-month probationary period is not because he doesn't believe in Da Zhuang, but that there must be rules for doing business, and favors and business cannot be confused.

Da Zhuang was stunned for a moment, then nodded hurriedly: "I am willing to Brother Tang!"

When he goes out to work at such an age, he is either thought to be young and refuses to work, or some jobs are dirty and tiring and require little money. Eighty cash a month is something he dare not even think about!

Even the probationary period has forty articles!It's enough for him and grandma to live with less money!This is something he never dared to dream of!

Tang Yuan: "Okay, then go into the kitchen and wash your hands, and I'll teach you how to make cold noodles."

"But...but isn't this your money-making craft, Brother Tang?" Da Zhuang was a little at a loss, "I...can I learn it?" You must know that the Zheng family who sells tofu in Lian Village hides their craft tightly. Even my own daughter and brother have no share!

"Don't worry about anything else, just tell me if you want to learn or not?" Tang Yuanhui has a lot of things, not to mention that he believes in Da Zhuang, even if Da Zhuang learns to do something, it will be a loss for him It's not a big deal, just recognize the price of people.

Da Zhuang nodded heavily: "Think!"

"Brother Nuo, please burn some plant ash and pour it into the water basin like before. You don't need too much, just one-third of the previous amount." Tang Yuan thought that it's not winter yet, and cold noodles can still be sold Go, get rid of the ones for Young Master Zhao, let Da Zhuang sell the rest, and also train him.

Da Zhuang was also taught how to make cold noodles. Firstly, he saw the child pleasing to the eye and wanted to teach him some skills. Second, he also wanted to be lazy. He was really fed up with kneading noodles!

"Okay, I'll go now." Su Nuo was also very happy for Da Zhuang, this is considered a serious job, and Brother Tang is a good person, so he will definitely not treat him badly.

Da Zhuang is a quick learner, and it is not complicated to make cold noodles. In less than half an hour, he can cook them in a decent way.

Tang Yuan thought of the tofu he didn't buy last time, and said to Da Zhuang and Su Nuo: "You guys are cooking here, I'll go buy some tofu, thousand sheets, bean sticks and so on." These are all kinds of soup bases that are essential Less food.

"Ah?" Da Zhuang, who was wrestling with Mianpi, raised his head, "The Zheng family only sells tofu, I have never heard of what you said later, Brother Tang."

"...Tofu is just tofu." Tang Yuan thought helplessly.

There are always beans, at worst he makes it himself!

Da Zhuang told Tang Yuan the location of the Zheng family. After Tang Yuan passed by, he saw two young daughters-in-law grinding beans in the yard, but they carried the bucket into the kitchen after grinding the beans. The kitchen was tightly closed, and only the chimney could be seen. smoke from inside.

The two young daughters-in-law greeted Tang Yuan when they saw him, "Are you here to buy tofu? How much do you want? It costs one penny and one yuan."

There is a wooden table in the courtyard, on which there are several grids of tofu covered with a white cloth, and a piece of tofu is as big as the palm of an adult man.

Tang Yuan: "Give me five yuan." He doesn't plan to buy too much at one time, if the quality is not good, he still plans to make it himself.

"Okay, I'll make it for you now!" The two young daughters-in-law hurriedly wiped their hands and lifted the white cloth to make tofu for Tang Yuan. This is a big deal!People in the village usually buy it for one or two yuan, but they are reluctant to spend such a big deal!

Tang Yuan took the packaged tofu and was about to pay, when suddenly a person rushed over and snatched the tofu from his hand, scratching the back of his hand.

"Hey, isn't this little brother Tang? I heard that little brother Tang is very capable, so why do you still come to my house to buy tofu?" Zheng's daughter-in-law pinched her throat, squinted her eyes, and let out her nostrils.

Tang Yuan glanced at her, turned and left.

"Mom, what are you doing?! That's five cents!" The two young daughters-in-law said anxiously.

The daughter-in-law of the Zheng family was also stunned. She was just angry and wanted to laugh at Tang Yuan. After Tang Yuan said something nice to her, she would give him the tofu with Naqiao. Who knew he would just leave like that? !That's five cents!She is also distressed!

But she didn't want to lose face in front of her daughter-in-law, so she insisted: "Our family sells tofu in the nearby villages, and the tofu in the town is expensive and far away. Just wait and see, he will definitely come back and beg me to sell it to him! "

The two young daughters-in-law felt that their mother-in-law's brains were burned out, and they didn't even want the money delivered to their door!Isn't it just a piece of tofu, people don't have to buy it!With her mother-in-law's attitude, she wouldn't buy it for her!Also ask for a fart!

The daughter-in-law of Zheng's family didn't think so, she angrily asked the two daughters-in-law to put away the tofu, and went into the house with her head held high.

Tang Yuan planned to make tofu by himself, but when Su Nuo and Da Zhuang asked about it after returning home, they were very angry!

With flour still on his face, Su Nuo said angrily, "Brother Tang, my mother bought a piece of tofu yesterday and hasn't eaten it yet, you can use it first!"

After finishing speaking, he ran out the door and disappeared without a trace. Tang Yuan didn't even have time to tell him that one piece was not enough and he didn't need to take it.

Da Zhuang also said angrily: "Brother Tang, many people in the village have soybeans at home. If you want them, I will collect some for you right now!"

Tang Yuan wanted to make something as soon as possible, so he nodded and said, "Then Da Zhuang, help me collect thirty catties of soybeans now." Soak the soybeans overnight, and they can be made tomorrow.

Da Zhuang agreed and ran out.

When Su Nuo came back with tofu, Da Zhuang also came back with a bag of soybeans.

Tang Yuan soaked the soybeans and handed Su Nuo a handkerchief.

"Brother Nuo, wipe your face, a piece of tofu is not enough, I asked Da Zhuang to collect some soybeans, we can make it ourselves tomorrow." He pointed to the place where Su Nuo's face was stained with flour, " Let’s save this piece of tofu to make tofu dumplings today.”

Tofu dumplings are a must-eat Chinese New Year dish in the place where he lived in the world in the past. The recipe is simple but delicious.

Su Nuo said "Yeah", blushing and gently wiped the flour off his face with a handkerchief, and replied, "Brother Tang, you have the final say."

A piece of tofu is not much, so Tang Yuan took four taels of meat and chopped it into minced meat, crushed the tofu with his hands, and put it in a bowl.

Add a small handful of minced ginger and spring onion, season with salt, light soy sauce, and pepper, stir evenly with chopsticks, then knead it into a round ball the size of a Lantern Festival, and steam it in a pot for a quarter of an hour.

The surface of the steamed tofu balls has the texture of tofu, and the milky white color is mixed with a few chopped green onions. The fragrance of tofu and the unique aroma of meat are mixed together, which makes people appetite.

Tang Yuan took one and brought it to Su Nuo's mouth: "Try it."

"Thank you, Brother Tang." Su Nuo held back his shame and leaned forward to take a bite.

At the beginning, the unique mellowness of soy products was in the mouth. Before I had time to taste it, I was distracted by the fresh aroma of the meat. Finally, I swallowed it. .

Da Zhuang watched eagerly, waiting for Tang Yuan to speak.

Seeing that Su Nuo liked it, Tang Yuan picked up half of it with chopsticks and put it in a bowl, and pushed it to Su Nuo: "Eat slowly."

Then, as if he had just discovered Da Zhuang, he asked in surprise, "Why don't you eat?"

Only then did Da Zhuang pick up his chopsticks a little aggrieved and picked one up.

The author has something to say: Da Zhuang: I am wronged, but I will not say it.

PS: Tofu balls are a must-cook dish for Chinese New Year here. What kind of duck do you eat for New Year’s Eve~