Chapter 1043 Feedback

In the north, the Lunar New Year is just around the corner once the twelfth lunar month begins.

In the twelfth lunar month, Lin Yuesha noticed that the craftsmen were in a different spirit and worked harder than before.

When she had some free time, Lin Yuesha asked Lu the carpenter and learned that everyone had already made a plan to catch up before the end of the year, otherwise they would not feel at ease during the New Year holiday and would always want to go to the dock to work.

“Young Madam, it’s a good thing that the brothers are working together. If we refuse, it will only dampen their enthusiasm.”

After a period of adjustment, everyone worked more efficiently than before, and each person found their area of ​​expertise, thus better able to contribute their value.

If this pace continues, the first large ship will be launched and set sail for the open sea in two years.

"It's good that you know what's going on."

Lin Yuesha thought Lu the carpenter made sense. She wouldn't participate in the management of the dock, but would only provide some logistical support.

The craftsmen worked late into the night and it wouldn't be good for them to go to bed hungry, so Lin Yuesha arranged for the kitchen staff to prepare an extra meal for them.

Late-night snacks are relatively easy to find, mostly thin-skinned wontons with large fillings, steamed buns, hot noodle soup, seaweed soup, and side dishes.

After the craftsmen ate a bowl of food and their stomachs warmed up, they went back to wash up and go to sleep, sleeping soundly until dawn.

As the year draws to a close, the female workers in the workshops are getting busy, making new clothes during their lunch breaks so they can wear them on New Year's Day.

With a large population in the fishing village and workshops, sufficient supplies of rice, flour, and oil were needed. Lin Yuesha partnered with several reputable rice and grain shops to transport rice and grain to the fishing village.

This year they brewed their own wine, including sorghum wine, rice wine, grape wine, and blueberry wine, all of which are stored in the warehouse and will be opened on New Year's Eve.

"Young Madam, this is the account book for the red silk and red paper we bought."

Mr. Qian laid out the ledger, listing each item clearly, with a summary at the end.

Originally, to save time and create a festive atmosphere for the New Year, Lin Yuesha planned to find a general store to make all the purchases.

Unexpectedly, after this idea was proposed, the craftsmen immediately said that there was no need to waste money. They could make lanterns and other items themselves, which would save money and allow them to enjoy the lively atmosphere together.

The daily cost of food in the fishing village was enormous, and everyone felt the pinch.

After receiving the suggestion, Qian took charge of purchasing red silk cloth and red paper, etc., which did not cost much money and saved at least half.

Ms. Qian decided to ask her husband, Xie Guangping, to do manual labor, helping him write Spring Festival couplets and the character "福" (Fu, meaning good fortune), thus saving herself some money.

It is said that those who make great contributions to the docks and workshops will receive a couplet written by the young general himself.

Initially, Lin Yuesha was chosen to write, but her handwriting was barely neat and far from beautiful.

To avoid damaging her image, Lin Yuesha put Qi Heng on her behalf.

After checking the ledgers, Lin Yuesha looked up and found that Qian Shi had not left yet.

"Is something the matter?"

After putting down the account book, Lin Yuesha poured Qian a cup of tea and asked.

"It's just a small matter."

The fishing village has been very busy lately, so Qian shouldn't have brought it up.

Since the family of three came to the North, they haven't really been to a market yet.

The daughter, Xiaotu's mouth has recovered quite well, at least it won't attract too much attention anymore. Qian Shi wants to take Xiaotu to see some excitement before the New Year.

"Young Madam, if it's convenient, I'd like to take Little Rabbit and set off early, so we can be back this afternoon."

Ms. Qian's tone was somewhat uncertain; she was not there, and she was worried that no one would be looking at the accounts.

Before the Lunar New Year, someone delivered goods every day, and the task of inventorying the goods and settling accounts fell to Qian.

She thought of staying behind and having Xie Guangping take the rabbit to the market, but she found that her husband was even busier than her, returning to the courtyard late every night.

The neighbors, Tian Dali and Zhao, were so busy that they went to work before dawn and never saw Qian.

"We should take the little rabbit out for a walk."

Lin Yuesha immediately agreed. It was her oversight that there were many children in the fishing village, but they only played around occasionally. Most of them were used as child laborers to help run errands and do chores.

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, it should be the happiest time for children, and Lin Yuesha also wants everyone to have a good New Year.

However, the fishing village only had a few carriages, not enough for so many people to travel at the same time, and walking to the market was too far.

In winter, you have to leave before dawn, and the round trip is quite rushed.

"How about this?"

Lin Yuesha had an idea: since Qi Heng had moved the market to the military camp for her, she could take the same idea and move the market to the fishing village.

With so many people in the fishing village, and everyone having money, doing business in the fishing village is definitely a sure way to make a profit.

Furthermore, if they couldn't sell them, Lin Yuesha was willing to pay some of her hard-earned money, since it wasn't easy for small vendors to come all this way.

In this way, people can go to the market in the fishing village and eat delicious snacks without leaving their homes.

Perfect timing, it also lets the cooks in the canteen take a break, they don't have to prepare lunch.

There should be vendors selling food and general merchandise, as well as women's favorite items such as sachets, pouches, embroidered handkerchiefs, fabrics, rouge, and face powder. It must be a grand and impressive event.

Opera singers, acrobats, monkey trainers, and storytellers were invited to the fishing village, and the craftsmen squeezed out a day for leisure.

"Can it really be like this?"

Madam Qian was dumbfounded. She had only wanted to take the little rabbit for a stroll, but the young mistress wanted to move the market to the fishing village.

With so many small vendors, wouldn't it be too much work to mobilize everyone?

Ms. Qian couldn't believe it, and she somewhat regretted making the request.

"Of course."

It only takes a little effort, nothing serious.

Moving the market here is not without its benefits for the vendors; don't underestimate the purchasing power of the people in the fishing village.

Moreover, they can also barter for small items, exchanging them for miscellaneous sea fish and the like.

When Madam Qian found out, she was speechless. She was in a daze and only realized she had forgotten to thank Lin Yuesha after leaving the courtyard.

When lunchtime arrived, the craftsmen learned of this good news.

The market was scheduled for the 20th of the twelfth lunar month. After discussing it, everyone decided to repay the young mistress with a practical action.

We've heard that the young general is on his way to Yingcheng. We can host a dinner for the young mistress.

Of course, this matter had to be kept secret and carried out quietly behind the scenes.

Within a day, hundreds of people in the fishing village learned of the news and eagerly signed up. The news spread so quickly that Lin Yuesha was unaware of it.

After work, everyone gathered together, thinking about how to treat everyone to a meal and how to cook a few of their best dishes.

Men aren't good at cooking, but they're good at physical labor, like chopping wood.

The craftsman who was getting married recommended his wife to cook, but the result was a disaster. The food she made was not even as good as ordinary farm food.

"Are we inviting the young general and his wife to dinner, or are we planning to poison them?"

Lu the carpenter smiled wryly. At least his wife, Zhang Daya, could grill some garlic oysters. The other young women and wives, though they boasted about it, immediately gave themselves away when they tried to cook.

However, among so many women, there are always some capable ones, and they can still manage to put together a feast.