The housekeeper rents the field
In ancient times, there was a rich man who had a big family and a big business, but he was stingy and mean. He hired a butler named Wang Er. This Wang Er is also a well-known "iron rooster", and he doesn't pull out a hair.
On this day, the rich man told Wang Er to rent the land. Wang Er arrived at the tenant's house, and after some bargaining, finally negotiated the rent. Wang Er thought to himself: "This master's house is really picking the door, why don't I get some oil and water from it?" So, he quietly raised the rent by 30 percent, and then went home happily to report the good news to the rich man: "Master, the land is rented, and this year's rent is 30% more than in previous years!"
When the rich man heard this, he immediately smiled and praised: "Okay, good, Wang Er, you are doing things well, and my heart for you is not in vain." I'll give you the extra 30% of the rent. ”
When Wang Er heard this, his heart blossomed, but he didn't expect to get a sum of money so easily. He hurriedly thanked the rich man, and his heart was secretly happy.
However, although this second king is greedy for money, he is also a person who loves to show off. After getting this windfall, he couldn't help showing off everywhere, and when he met people, he said: "Look at my second king, how capable I am, I rented an extra three fields from the tenants, and as soon as the lord was happy, he rewarded me with this extra rent." ”
When these words reached the ears of the tenants, the tenants were angry and discussed: "This Wang Er is really a shameless man, he dares to secretly raise the rent and fill his own pockets." So, the tenants discussed to find Wang Er's theory and seek justice.
When Wang Er learned the news, he was terrified. He knew that his deeds had been exposed, and that if he was approached by the tenants, the consequences would be unimaginable. He hurried to the rich man, and said with a sad face: "Master, it is not good, the tenants know that I have secretly raised the rent, and they are coming to me to settle accounts." ”
When the rich man heard this, his face turned pale, and he shouted angrily: "Wang Er, you are so bold that you dare to do such a thing behind my back! If you let the tenants come to the door, where will I put my old face?"
Wang Er was so frightened that he trembled, knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "Master, the little one knows that he is wrong, please save the little one." ”
The rich man snorted coldly and said, "Save you, hmph, who will save me if I save you?" Go and explain it to the tenants yourself, and see if they will let you go." ”
Wang Er had no choice but to go to the tenants to explain. When he came to the tenant's house, he fell to his knees as soon as he entered the door, and begged with bitter tears: "Ladies and gentlemen, the younger ones know that they are wrong, I should not be greedy to raise the rent, please spare me." ”
Seeing this, the tenants sneered. One said: "Wang Er, who are you to us? You say that you know what is wrong and it will be over? Why do you secretly raise the rent of the fields we have worked so hard to cultivate?"
Another said: "If you are truly repentant, return the overcharge, and we will consider whether to spare you." ”
When Wang Eryi heard that he wanted to return the money, his heart suddenly became like a knife. How could he be willing to spit out the money he had already received? But if he did not return the money, the tenants would certainly not let him go. He was in a dilemma, and he was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.
At this moment, the rich man suddenly appeared at the door, he looked at Wang Er coldly, and said, "Wang Er, if you want to live, return the money to the tenants." Otherwise, I will send you to the government and let the government deal with you. ”
When Wang Er heard this, he was immediately frightened. He knew that the rich man was telling the truth, and if he was really sent to the government, it would really be over. He gritted his teeth, ruthlessly took out the money from his arms, handed it to the tenants, and said, "Brothers-in-law, the younger ones know that they are wrong, this is an overcharged rent, and I will return it to you." ”
Seeing this, the tenants nodded with satisfaction and let Wang Er go. And after this lesson, Wang Er no longer dares to be greedy for small gains.
This is the joke of "the housekeeper rents the land". Although it is a small story, it speaks of greed and repentance in human nature. Although Wang Er is a housekeeper, he reaps the consequences of his greed, and finally ends up with a bamboo basket and a wasted end. And although the rich man is stingy, he also knows how to protect his own interests at critical moments. The rights and wrongs of this may only be understood by the reader himself. Like and follow not to get lost, more exciting waiting for you to discover!