After I became a general, I went back to my hometown to farm

◎Consider Gao Xinhua, trustworthy, and recruit people to grow watermelons. ◎

A few days later, Gu Zeyu received a letter from Wei Ling, which said: He did know many retired soldiers, and he was very happy to hear that Gu Zeyu had the idea of ​​helping soldiers who retired due to injuries. Lives in Yuhua Town, next door to Tonghua Town where Gu Zeyu lives, fortunately not far away.

He also knew a leader in Tonghua Town, who was discharged from the army due to a leg injury, and later opened a restaurant in the town, mainly selling pasta and some side dishes, although it seemed that he had retired Jianghu, but he is like a big brother. Many retired soldiers will help as much as possible when they are in trouble.

So Wei Ling recommended this person to Gu Zeyu and asked him to find Gao Xinhua, and said that he had sent a letter to him, and Gu Zeyu could just go to him according to the address on the letter, and he would not refuse.

Surely they can find a bunch of people to work for Gu Zeyu.

Gu Zeyu looked at what he said, although he was skeptical, but after receiving the letter, he decided to go to the town. He drove the carriage to the entrance of the town without any haste, paid the money, took the sign and parked the carriage at the entrance of the town. There, I walked in by myself.

The address Wei Ling gave was the address of the restaurant. On the street with the most traffic in West City, Gu Zeyu walked all the way, and saw many people going there to buy things, or to eat in some restaurants and restaurants. It's noon.

Gu Zeyu was also unavoidable, he was already hungry, he decided to go to the restaurant opened by Gao Xinhua to eat, and also to observe what kind of person Gao Xinhua is, to see if he can be handed over.

As soon as I entered, a helper came out to clean up a table, and Gu Zeyu sat directly on that table. The helper was very enthusiastic, and asked Gu Zeyu while cleaning up the last vegetable dregs, "Guest officer, what are you going to eat? Rice or Noodle?"

Gu Zeyu looked at the menu and said, "Have a bowl of Xaozi noodles and two side dishes."

The helper quickly agreed: "Okay, guest officer, just wait a moment, it's here."

Gu Zeyu sat down and observed the surrounding environment. The small shop is not very big, but it is quite tidy. The six wooden tables are neatly placed, and there is no rubbish piled up even in the corners. It looks like it has been cleaned. .

Then there is a guy at the counter who collects money, and he looks very capable.

The back kitchen only occupies a small space, probably because the store is not very big, so there is not much kitchen left for cooking.

It was also a coincidence that while Gu Zeyu was looking at it, someone who looked like a regular customer said: "The noodles made by Gao Xinhua are delicious, it's that taste, no one else can make it, I like this chewy noodles ah."

It was a middle-aged man next door to Gu Zeyu, who was sucking on noodles, but couldn't stop himself from boasting a few more words.

Gu Zeyu quietly walked in, "Uncle, can I ask you what kind of person Gao Xinhua is?"

His question was really a bit abrupt, the middle-aged man saw a tall and strong man Gu Zeyu questioning him, with a fierce expression on his face, he was shocked all of a sudden.

He was afraid that Gu Zeyu was here to trouble the store, so he quickly waved his hand and said, "I don't know too well, why are you asking this for no reason?"

The middle-aged man avoided the topic if he wanted to avoid the important ones.

Gu Zeyu's attitude softened a lot, and he softened his tone and said: "Uncle, to be honest, I wanted to ask him for help with something, so I wanted to ask him. I'm not a bad person. Besides, look at me like this Look, do you look like a bad guy?"

He tried to force a smile as he spoke.

But looking at his clear eyes and firm eyes, the middle-aged man finally believed it, and he patted his chest slightly proudly and said: "Little brother, then you are asking the right person, I have been eating here for several years." Let’s face each other, so we can understand a little bit about everything.”

"This Gao Xinhua, he opened this shop in the past and it was not very popular. Later, because of his outspokenness, his willingness to help others, and his military strength, the shop gradually became famous. He knew Some of my brothers also admire his character, so they often come to the store to take care of his business. His craftsmanship is also excellent, and the noodles are very delicious. Later, there are many repeat customers, so, you see, this store It’s still full of seats.”

She raised her head at him again, motioning him to look around.

Gu Zeyu had noticed it a long time ago, so he nodded cooperatively.

The middle-aged man stroked his beard again, and suggested to him, "If you want to ask him for help, you'd better wait until the meal time is over, and then go to the back kitchen to look for him, so as not to delay his business."

Gu Zeyu thanked him for his suggestion and said that he would wait for Gao Xinhua to finish his work.

While speaking, the noodles and side dishes that Gu Zeyu ordered had already arrived. He paid for the meal, and then brought a plate of peanuts to the table of the middle-aged man who was talking to him just now, and said, "I ordered too many side dishes, and you I can't finish it, uncle, you can eat a plate of peanuts."

The middle-aged man grinned from ear to ear. He never thought that he would be rewarded like this just for sharing some gossip.He took it and clasped his fist.

Gu Zeyu turned back to eat the noodles he ordered, not to mention it was really delicious, it was ramen noodles, very thin, with green scallions and some saozi floating in the bowl, and chili oil on top, bright red in color, the whole bowl of noodles smells good.

Anyway, he finished the bowl of noodles in threes and fives, and then ate the side dishes. At this time, there were not many people in the shop.

It's just that there are still people entering the store one after another, and Gu Zeyu doesn't occupy other people's tables. He goes out and walks around by himself, and buys new cakes and a pot of sake. It's better to get some gifts for the first time.

Soon, around the beginning of Shen Shi, in the middle of the afternoon, Gu Zeyu saw that there were no customers in the shop, only the helpers were clearing the tables, so he went in again.

The helper still remembered him, "Guest officer, haven't you eaten in this restaurant? Why are you here again? Do you want to eat?"

Gu Zeyu pursed his lips and said, "I'm not here for dinner this time, but I have business with your shop."

The helper was puzzled, but he didn't say anything. He went to the back kitchen and called Gao Xinhua over.

The Gao Xinhua that Gu Zeyu saw was a tall and strong man, even because he had been working in the back kitchen all year round, his stomach was a little fat, but he was smiling, and he was easy to get along with at first glance. He also noticed that Gao Xinhua had a lame left foot, but When walking, try to walk as smoothly as possible.

"You are Gao Xinhua, Uncle Gao, the boy is Gu Zeyu, Wei Ling should have told you boy, I am here this time to find some men who have retired from the army, and now they have difficulties in life. I can provide them with work." Gu Zeyu had a humble attitude. He knew that although this person looked harmless, it was just an appearance.

After all, who can make a name for himself, who is innocent.

Hearing this, Gao Xinhua laughed even wider, his eyes were almost narrowed, and he said boldly: "So you are Gu Zeyu, good boy, I heard Wei Ling said that you are doing well in the army, why not?" Back off."

Gu Zeyu said neither humble nor overbearing: "I have been in the army for six years. Seeing that the victorious battles have been won, the barbarians dare not attack aggressively, so I am relieved. In addition, the injury to my arm may also affect my skills, so I went back to my hometown and made a living by farming, so I could live a more comfortable life.”

Gao Xinhua clapped his palms and laughed, "I didn't see it, you know quite a bit, you're a smart man, if you don't fight anymore, you, a general with no background, are naturally useless, and you are naturally making room for others."

I didn't expect the man on the opposite side to say a word, but Gu Zeyu didn't panic at all, and said with a slight smile: "For me, fame and wealth are far less attractive than a hometown with green mountains and green waters. There are my relatives there, and there are people who can watch me grow up." Elders, sometimes it is a better choice to disarm and return to the fields, why bother to be obsessed with power and wealth."

After hearing this, Gao Xinhua had a good impression of this young man, he is a transparent person, he still misses his hometown, knows how to be grateful, and is worthy of friendship.

He went straight to the point and said: "I also know the purpose of your coming, this matter is on my shoulders, you are also helping those soldiers, let me thank you for them first."

Gu Zeyu waved his hand and said, "Everyone takes what they need, we are all at a loss."

Gao Xinhua valued him even more, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, brother Zeyu, let's sit down and discuss in detail."

Pull him to sit down on the table in the restaurant.

The two chatted a lot.

Knowing that the sun was setting to the west and the afterglow was falling on the street, giving people a warm feeling, the conversation ended, and Gao Xinhua wanted to keep him for a meal before leaving.

During the period, the brother who was collecting money at the counter had come to deliver tea a few times. Gu Zeyu also listened to the introduction and knew that the brother was Gao Xinhua's daughter-in-law. To avoid suspicion, he didn't look at it a few times.

Gu Zeyu declined, saying that there are still things to do at home, it is getting late, and he has to go home early.

After the two said goodbye to each other, they separated.

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After Gu Zeyu returned home, he felt that Gao Xinhua was quite interesting. The two chatted and agreed on some things.

Gao Xinhua also gave him a promise, saying that he could find twenty men, most of whom had difficulties in their families and had been relying on odd jobs for a living.

As long as the job provided by Gu Zeyu is stable and the wages are not too high, they will do it.

Gu Zeyu has also thought about this matter, it's just a piece of watermelon. It will take at least ten days for him to plant watermelon seedlings, and there will be follow-up care, and watering is also necessary.

The wells will be almost fully drilled by then, but in this era there are no pumps, and water cannot be pumped, so manpower is still very important.

This may take another five or six days.

The last thing is to wait for the watermelon seedlings to grow into a vine, have leaves, and after they bloom, they have to be pollinated. Although there are insects such as butterflies and bees pollinating in the open air, they are still a small number.

Hand pollination is the way to ensure the growth of small watermelons.

This is a big project, and the best time for pollination is morning and evening. With so many acres of watermelons, it may take a long time to complete pollination.

This took another ten days or so.

In this way, one month's work will be required.