Goldfield
Chapter 147: Goddaughter?

At this moment, the supervisor ran over, wiped the sweat on his forehead, and smiled flatly, “Master Imperial Envoy, according to the scale of the port expansion and the approximate construction period, we will need many artisans and construction workers. What ... ”

“You should ask me about such a trivial matter? What do I need your supervisor for? ” Fang Zizhen has a straightforward temperament, and always speaks frankly to vile people who only know how to curry favor and do no practical work whatsoever.

But the supervisor is also not a truly inappropriate person. He was simply unsure about the temperament of the imperial envoys sent out, so he did not dare to act recklessly! Since he was willing to delegate power to her, what worries did he still have?

When Yu Xiaocao heard that they needed a handyman for the construction of the harbor, he immediately recalled the youngest uncle from the mother's side. His youngest uncle had no other ability, but he was even more skilled as a mason than a carpenter. Since Brother Han's martial uncle is in charge of this matter, it would be a waste not to use this connection!

“General Fang..”.

“General Fang! You make it look like we're strangers !! With your family's relationship with my martial younger brother, you can call me Uncle Fang! ” Fang Zizhen is very friendly towards this bright and intelligent young girl.

Yu Xiaocao was also not being polite to her anymore and smiled even sweeter, “Uncle Fang! Xiaocao has a small problem, which I want to ask a little help from you.. ”.

“How small is this small problem?” Fang Zizhen teased him.

Yu Xiaocao glanced at the supervisor and deliberately whispered into his ear. In fact, he spoke in a voice that could be heard by the people around them, “Uncle Fang, the construction of a new port definitely requires a lot of manpower, right? Were these people sent from above, or were they recruited on site? ”

Fang Zizhen also deliberately lowered his voice and spoke in secret, “The Ministry of Works sent some people here, but except for this, everyone will be recruited on the spot. Wh why? Do you have a family who wants to work at the dock? ”

The supervisor had many doubts in his heart about the relationship between the imperial envoy and the fisherman's daughter who sold boiled food at the pier. But he knew that the imperial envoy treated the little girl like she was the child of his family. A smooth and slippery supervisor knows what to do.

He listened attentively and heard Xiaocao say with a hint of embarrassment, “Uncle Fang, my youngest mother's uncle is very good at masonry work! There were no villagers around the village who did not know this! I heard he also came to look for work at the dock..Maybe you can test him? ”

Fang Zizhen raised his eyebrows and looked at the supervisor. Then the supervisor wisely said, “What to test? Is there something wrong with someone Miss Xiaocao recommended? Did you see the new hut there? Later, just tell your youngest uncle to go straight there. I will be there to register a new member! ”

Yu Xiaocao waved at Liu Zhiwei and said to him, who ran over, “Oldest cousin, do you know where Uncle Bungsu is? Tell him to come quickly and register with this master. ”

“Registration? For what?” Liu Zhiwei could not think clearly for a moment as he looked carefully at the official robes that General Fang and his subordinates were wearing.

Yu Xiaocao glared at him and said, “Of course this is the registration for the hiring of a handyman ... Just go, why are you asking so many questions? If you mess this up, just see if Uncle Bungsu will spare you! ”

Liu Zhiwei looked again at the officials present and widened his eyes: ‘Yes Lord! Little Sister Xiaocao actually had connections with the official in charge of the construction of the port. Tsk-tsk, Xiaocao's sister is really too brave, to be able to keep a straight face in front of all these officials. If I were in his place, I would probably not dare to say a word! But, what was most surprising was the fact that Little Sister Xiaocao actually had a face in front of the officials. What exactly is going on? ‘

Although Liu Zhiwei had thousands of questions in his heart, he still managed to hold back the feeling of confusion and quickly ran away to find his youngest father's uncle. He knew very clearly what this job meant to his youngest uncle and his family.

It would take at least three to five years to complete the construction of the port, meaning that his youngest uncle would have a stable income for the next three to five years. He will have a stable job! He had heard that the emperor attached great importance to the construction of the port and sent an imperial envoy to oversee the progress of the construction.

There was a rumor at the dock that workers participating in the construction of the port could get a salary that was not inferior to the porters at the dock! Many port workers are interested in the job and are preparing to try at the recruitment site.

Liu Zhiwei pulled the youngest uncle from the paternal side of the crowd in front of the recruitment hut. Liu Hao worked hard to advance forward as the chances of being recruited would increase if he were closer to the front. However, the people who signed up were all burly men accustomed to heavy menial work. He did not have a strong figure, so how could he get through the crowd?

Liu Hao, who was suddenly pulled out by his nephew, said with a displeased face, “Zhiwei, what are you doing? I finally made it into the middle but ended up being dragged by you. All my efforts were in vain! What exactly is the problem ?! Say it! ”

“Uncle Bungsu stop trying to get into the crowd! Little Sister Xiaocao used her connections for you, so you can directly meet the person in charge of hiring the workers! ” Liu Zhiwei pulled his youngest uncle away from the crowd and whispered in excitement.

Seeing that he did not believe it, Liu Zhiwei slightly anxiously said, “Uncle Bungsu! How could I joke about this? Whether it's real or not, don't you know when you're leaving? Hurry up, or the nobles will become impatient waiting and leave! ”

Liu Hao was still hesitant as he followed his nephew to Liu's noodle shop. When he arrived, he saw a high-ranking official, who was wearing an official robe and sitting unhindered on a bench, chatting happily with his nephew. Supervisor Zhang, whom he knew, accompanied them with a smile.

When had he ever seen Supervisor Zhang so licked? Supervisor Zhang was in charge of recruiting workers, so he always acted arrogantly towards the people who came to apply for the job and never paid any serious attention to them. Right now, the usually arrogant and arrogant fellow was precisely listening to his nephew with a big smile. If he did not see it with his own eyes, he would absolutely not believe it!

“Greetings, Milord! I will pay my respects to His Majesty! ” Liu Hao had worked in the city before, so he was more knowledgeable than farmers who only worked hard in the fields. He ignored the doubts in his heart and said his greetings to the nobles first!

Fang Zizhen examined it carefully, then nodded, “Mhm! Not bad! He's a handsome guy. I heard that you are an expert in being a mason? ”

“This ordinary person does not dare to accept His Majesty's praise! This commoner started studying under a mason in the city at the age of fourteen, and now it was fifteen! ” Liu Hao knew that he was the highest official among the three people and replied respectfully.

Fang Zizhen praised, “Not arrogant or rash, and replied in a proper manner! He was clearly someone who could do practical work! Little Zhang, what do you think? ”

“Your Majesty has a forward look! This lowly one is respectful ah! ” Supervisor Zhang did not forget to lick it again before he asked a few more questions about the construction. Liu Hao carefully answered them one by one.

Supervisor Zhang was also quite satisfied and said, “Truely, the person recommended by Miss Xiaocao is very kind! Alright, you can work under me in the future! Do you know how to write? ”

“When this lowly one was young, I was able to enter the academy for a few years. Even though I haven't learned much, I can recognize a few words. As for my writing, it may look less than good! ” Liu replied humbly.

Supervisor Zhang seemed somewhat satisfied with his sense of politeness. He said with a beaming face, “We didn't take the imperial examination, so why should we have such beautiful handwriting? Come on, go to the register in the recruitment hut..Little Liu ah, do you know a mason? You can also introduce them to this job! After all, it is better to use people who are familiar with the work than people who have never done it. ”

The matter of Uncle Mother Bungsu was easily solved just like that! Considering General Fang, the supervisor probably won't make things difficult for the youngest uncle from the mother's side, right? Yu Xiaocao looked behind Liu Hao and Supervisor Zhang and revealed a satisfied smile.

Fang Zizhen had a smile on his face from start to finish. She really liked this little girl with amazing cooking skills! Fang Zizhen was already nearly fifty years old and married after he settled down. However, he might end up with internal injuries after many years of war expeditions because he was still childless when he was almost fifty years old. His wife repeatedly urged him to accept some concubines, but he refused.

The emperor had sent the palace healer to check his heartbeat and his wife on many occasions, but they had always made the same conclusion. The problem is not his wife, but her! Although the court physician had advised that he should be able to thrive with careful care. However, he gradually lost hope after so many years …

Fortunately, his younger brother married early and had a son at a young age. In the future, his martial-able little nephew would be the same as his own son. He would definitely use all of his connections and do his best to nurture them! With his nephews talent in martial arts, his future achievements would definitely not be below him!

He has no children, so it is undeniable that he will pay more attention to more sensitive and attractive children. For example, his nephew who could martial arts and also ..the little girl like an adult in front of him!

“Xiaocao ah! Do you want to be Uncle Fang's daughter? ” Fang Zizhen had a push in his heart, and then made a decision.

Wu Yun widened his eyes and felt extremely uneasy in his heart. The general was a third level official and someone the emperor trusted and relied on. As long as he opened his mouth to say that he wanted to receive a godson or goddaughter, many officials in the capital would line up and send their children. How could she ... How could she accept a little peasant girl as her goddaughter because of a bowl of noodles and a plate of boiled food?

He blinked his eyes and moved his mouth to show his disapproval. Seeing that it didn't work out, he publicly stated, “My Master! This matter...Maybe it is better to wait until you return to the capital and discuss the matter with your wife before making a decision? ”

Fang Zizhen appeared dashing and imposing, and he made the enemy tremble in fear on the battlefield just by hearing his name. But he was a bit scorned at home. Although it seemed like he was defeated, it was not necessarily true. He only paid more attention to his wife and respected her more than anyone else.

Fang Zizhen tilted his eyes to look at his trusted subordinate and said, “My wife wants a goddaughter even more than me! Xiaocao was smart and clever, and also wise and obedient. My wife will love it when she sees it! ”

If someone else had heard that the third level official wanted to accept her as his goddaughter, she would have been overjoyed and agreed long ago. But Xiaocao was no ordinary person! He was someone who was able to calmly reject the emperor emeritus' advice to make him as his grandson, let alone just a third rank official.