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

Chapter 9 Meet the Village Chief

◎ After dinner, meet the village head, and finally go to bed. ◎

Everyone didn't stop him, and Cheng Cheng ran away in a hurry.

Maybe only Gu Zeyu noticed, Cheng Cheng didn't say hello to him, Cheng Cheng only mentioned the uncle's family.

I think it's because of unfamiliarity.

Gu Zeyu chatted with the uncle's family for a long time, until it was evening and it was time for dinner.

Only then did the auntie realize that it was dark and it was time to cook, and the cooking smoke had already risen in the village.

So I hurried to cook, and asked Gu Zeyu what he wanted to eat, but Gu Zeyu didn't pick anything, and said that he could do anything.

My aunt would definitely not make it simple. She just cut a piece of Chinese New Year's bacon and made fried bacon. She also made a plate of scrambled eggs with peppers, cucumber and wild vegetable winter melon soup. Anyway, it was very rich.

And not only steamed the rice, but also made some defeated steamed buns, which are only mixed with a little corn flour, which tastes stronger.

This is such a sumptuous meal that is only made during the holidays.

After the family sat down, the uncle's family warmly brought food to Gu Zeyu, persuading him to eat more. It must be hard work to be a soldier.

Gu Xin and Gu Yu also felt sorry for his cousin, and when they heard him talk about some things in the army, they would not only show admiration in their eyes, but also feel distressed.

Gu Zeyu didn't think there was anything wrong. The life in the military camp was not bitter, but he was enjoying himself. When he went to Yucheng and was promoted, the conditions improved a lot, and he could go to restaurants from time to time to improve his life.

He didn't hide the fact that he was promoted in the army. After all, when it is useful to walk in the future, it is impossible for an ordinary soldier to have that five hundred acres of land, or have a lot of money.

But it only revealed that he was awarded hundreds of acres of land for his meritorious service, but he didn't know the specific situation. He only knew that the land near the village hadn't even been cultivated, so he didn't know if it was good or not.

Everyone in Uncle Gu's family was very surprised. They didn't expect Gu Zeyu to have such achievements. He became an officer in the army and was rewarded with land. Regardless of whether the land is fertile or not, he can still grow crops after a few years of cultivation. As long as Gu Zeyu takes Tian Dian out, he will become a landlord, and his life will be very good.

Gu Zeyu had a different idea, but he didn't want to talk too much when he came back, but he was already hungry after driving for so long, so he drank some sweet water when he arrived at the uncle's house, which didn't help.

So I ended the topic and just said that it was time to eat.

At this time, the eldest aunt also came out of the kitchen, said something, and the meal was served.

Everyone just helped serve the dishes and bowls and chopsticks, and they didn't pay attention to so many rules. They talked and laughed along the way.

Gu Zeyu sniffed hard when he smelled the smell of the kitchen, and said, "The food cooked by my aunt is really delicious, even better than the ones made in restaurants outside."

When the aunt heard this, she smiled and said: "It's just a few home-cooked dishes, how can it be as delicious as the food cooked by the chef in the restaurant, you boy, you can say anything to exaggerate the dishes made by your aunt come out."

The uncle was not happy about it, and retorted: "Your aunt's food is not as delicious as that big restaurant's, Zeyu, don't brag, if you praise your aunt, you will be so proud."

Gu Zeyu said: "I just like this homely taste."

The eldest aunt laughed even deeper, pinching the uncle's ear with her backhand, and said: "If you think my cooking is not delicious, then you can do it, and you will never dislike yourself."

The uncle directly changed the topic and said: "I was confused for a while, but the food you cook is delicious, and you can eat it for 20 years without any trouble. Come on, stop talking, eat quickly, or you will have to eat soon." It's cold."

The eldest aunt let go of her hand and greeted everyone to eat.

After Gu Zeyu sat down, he started to eat. He was really hungry, and he ate quickly. He finished the meal in less than 10 minutes and was full.

This speed is comparable to that of uncle, auntie, Gu Yu and the others haven't finished half a bowl of rice yet.

Seeing that he had finished eating, the uncle took another two mouthfuls of rice, stopped eating, stood up and said, "Eat first, Zeyu and I went out to digest food. I also went to the village chief's house and told him that Zeyu was back. "

Gu Zeyu naturally followed, and it was time to visit the village chief and meet the villagers. This was a basic etiquette.

When I went out, it was already dark, but today the moon is very round and the moonlight is also very bright. I can basically see the road when I walk on the road. I can also see the villagers eating at the door by the moonlight, and some people walking around after eating. people.

When they saw Uncle Gu, they all said hello, but they really didn't recognize who Gu Zeyu was. Most of the villagers didn't have time to ask, so the enthusiastic uncle stopped him and introduced him directly, this is my younger brother's son, Gu Zeyu Ah, he's back from the army.

Everyone naturally welcomed Gu Zeyu back. Some said that Gu Zeyu was a handsome man with a strong body. Girls or brothers.

Anyway, everything is available, and in this era of little entertainment and lack of news, the only major event in this village recently is the return of Gu Zeyu, who served in the army for six years.

There was no letter sent back in these years, and everyone thought that Gu Zeyu had died.

It's a pity for such a young man.

Now that Gu Zeyu is back, he’s fine. Didn’t this provide another source of conversation? It happened to be dinner time, and the aunts and aunts who love to join in the fun have already served the rice bowl. This family has finished talking about that family. In less than a day, the entire Gu family village must be able to I know that Gu's second son has returned from serving as a soldier.

Seeing this scene, Gu Zeyu could only talk and laugh with his uncle, answering the villagers' questions, his attitude was good.

Seeing his polite behavior, everyone was very satisfied. This kid hasn't grown crooked for many years, and he knows how to respect uncles and aunts like them.

So there was a smile on every face, which was a happy scene.

It wasn't until the uncle mentioned that he was going to visit the village head that everyone gave way.

So Gu Zeyu and his uncle walked towards the village chief's house again. The village chief's house was built with five green brick and tile houses, and he lived a good life in the village.

The village head is a man in his 40s, named Gu Zhengming. He is a shrewd person and a member of the Gu clan. His father was the previous village head, and he did a good job. He usually takes charge of everything in the village.

Gu Zeyu had already been told about Gu Zeyu's return, so the village chief was not surprised. Seeing them coming in, he asked his wife to serve some sugar water, and they sat and chatted for a while.

The village head first expressed his joy, saying: "Boy Zeyu is already this big, and he is tall and strong, so he looks like a good man. I am also comforted in my heart."

Gu Zeyu just listened, smiled, and didn't speak.

The uncle smiled and echoed the village chief, saying, "Village chief, our family Zeyu has been in the army for so many years, which must be incomparable to ordinary men."

As he spoke, he gave Gu Zeyu another thumbs up.

"Our Zeyu, this is it."

Seeing this great gesture, Gu Zeyu felt that the language was really common.

The village head said again: "Zeyu, you are back, do you have any ideas? In the future, whether to farm or find another way out, find an errand to do it."

The village chief is an old man, and he can see that Gu Zeyu has been in the army for six or seven years. His temperament and power are not like ordinary people, but like some kind of big shot. He thinks that Gu Zeyu must have made great achievements outside.

I just don't know why I went back to the village again.

Gu Zeyu said: "Village chief, after thinking about it, I decided to stay in the village and prepare to farm."

Then he explained the reason, "I made meritorious service in the years when I was a soldier, and I was given [-] mu of land, which is near our village, so I plan to plant the land well, and I think I can make a living from it in the future."

When the village chief Gu Zhengming heard this, he was really surprised. There are so many lands, which are enough to be a big landlord.

However, due to some concerns, Gu Zeyu still asked the village chief not to tell the truth, so he told the outside world that Gu Zeyu had rented [-] acres of land and was planning to do a big job.

The village chief thought for a while, and agreed, "Zeyu boy, don't worry, I will never say anything."

Gu Zeyu said: "In the future, if I want to farm or harvest, I still have to rely on the folks in the village. I will hire people to farm and take care of the fields. At that time, I will let the villagers earn some money and improve their lives."

The village head listened, nodded repeatedly, and said with a smile, "You kid, you still think about the people in the village. You really don't forget your roots when you are developed, and you know how to be grateful. Not bad, not bad."

He said again: "Your father and mother have raised a good son, they will be proud of you."

Gu Zeyu said modestly; "The boy still has a lot to learn, and he will have to rely on the respected elders in the village for advice."

The village chief said in his heart, you are still modest, and your achievements have far surpassed those of your peers, except for those who have studied for fame, but Gu Zeyu's family is rich. You must know that the land is very expensive now, and you can't buy or sell it without a reason.

This good land costs around ten taels of silver per mu, and the peasants only earn a few taels of silver after working hard for a year.

However, the village chief is not envious either. His children and grandchildren are also good, hard-working and hardworking.

The village chief chatted with Gu Zeyu and his uncle again and let them go. It was almost dark and it was time to go to bed.

So Gu Zeyu and his uncle returned to his uncle's house.

Because Gu Zeyu came back suddenly today, and did not clean Gu Zeyu's own house. It has been unoccupied for several years. Although Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu will clean it occasionally, but it has lost popularity and the house has fallen into disrepair quickly. It is not good to have a good rest there. It is impossible to live in people.

I can only live in the uncle's house first. The uncle's house has a utility room that is not too big. Now that I tidy it up, I can still live there for a few days.

Originally, the eldest aunt suggested that Gu Zeyu could live in a room with Gu Xin. Gu Xin's room was quite big, but Gu Zeyu really didn't know how to get along with ancient scholars, so thinking about it made him feel dizzy, so he quickly refused.

Just say that he didn't sleep honestly, and might kick Gu Xin out of bed.

Gu Xin saw that his cousin was 1.8 meters tall and had strong muscles. He felt that it would hurt to be kicked, and he also helped to persuade his mother, "Let my cousin live in a room by himself, or I will live in that one." A smaller room is fine, I'm thin and can move around."