At that time, black and white spotted dairy cows like those of later generations had not yet been introduced to our country; the cows that people usually think of are water buffalo and yellow cattle.

The dog looked at the little spotted dog in its arms and couldn't see how it resembled a cow.

Jiang Jiuniang thought for a moment and explained, "There is a type of cow that is specially raised for producing milk. Its coat color is black and white, just like this little spotted dog. If you have the chance, I'll get a few for you to see."

The dog had never heard of cows having this kind of pattern before, and found it very novel. Then, it instantly accepted the fact that the puppy in its arms was called a little cow, and kept hugging and calling it.

After the matter was settled, the village chief told the whole village the next day about the land sale and that the Lu family was going to build a workshop in the village and recruit workers. At first, everyone couldn't believe it, and then they started to cheer, so excited that tears came out.

Jiang Jiuniang, heavily pregnant, walked to the front and explained her job requirements: she wanted honest and kind people, not those who were dishonest or liked to cheat or swindle. If they were caught, they would be fired, and other family members or relatives would also be affected and dismissed. However, she promised very good benefits, including holiday subsidies and maternity subsidies for women, and she went on and on.

The villagers felt like they were dreaming; they never expected such a good thing to happen to them.

With such good treatment, who would want to do petty theft? That would not only harm themselves but also implicate others, making them a sinner in their family, which would be a huge loss.

After Jiang Jiuniang finished speaking, all the villagers knelt down before the family of three and kept kowtowing. Even the village chief was among them, his hands trembling and tears streaming down his face.

To them, the Lu family was like Guanyin Bodhisattva, saving them from suffering. Not only did they find them work, but they also offered them such good conditions. Even the officials working in the government offices didn't receive such good treatment!

They are just a group of ordinary old farmers, what merit do they have!

"Everyone, stand up. There's no need to be so polite, and no need to thank me right away. I have high standards. Masters from the capital will come to teach you what you need to do. If you do well and are serious about your work, there will be room for rewards. But if your skills don't improve and you're not serious about your work, then I'll have to replace you. Don't blame me for not showing any mercy then."

Jiang Jiuniang wanted to lay the unpleasant truth out in advance, lest they try to back out later; she didn't have the energy to play along with their antics.

Everyone expressed their determination to work hard. Jiang Jiuniang then said, "I have done so much for you all, but I only have one request: don't always think that women are inferior to men, and don't suppress girls just because you have boys in your family. Boys and girls are both good; they are all part of the family. I hope you can treat them equally and give them a good living environment."

Jiang Jiuniang had a good impression of the villagers; at least so far, she hadn't heard of any of them being scoundrels. So, Jiang Jiuniang decided that each household would have at least one woman working in the workshop. If there were no women in the family, she would hire a man to raise chickens, ducks, and geese. Anyway, the scale here was the same as Anping Village in Jingzhou. Later, she also planned to buy some land from the village chief. Whether it was growing grain or medicinal herbs, it would require someone to take care of it, so male workers would still be indispensable.

Hearing her say this, everyone looked puzzled, not understanding why she would say such a thing. Many people felt that how could a girl be compared to a boy, but this was something that had to be done when working in the workshop, so no one objected. After all, they were all their own children, and since the family was well-off, it was acceptable to treat their daughters better.

Only the little girls present knew how much Jiang Jiuniang's words had helped them, and one by one they couldn't help but feel a lump in their throat and their eyes red.

Seeing that no one objected, Jiang Jiuniang continued, "Girls, this is an opportunity I'm giving you. Perform well, let your parents and family see your value, let everyone know that you are no less capable than your brothers. You can also read and earn money, support yourselves with your own abilities, and not depend on anyone, okay?"

For a moment, the surroundings were completely silent, and no one dared to make a sound. Jiang Jiuniang was not in a hurry. She just quietly watched the group of little girls hidden in the crowd. The older ones were teenagers and the younger ones were five or six years old. Their eyes were filled with timidity and lack of confidence, but when they heard Jiang Jiuniang say that they could also support themselves with their own hands and did not need to rely on anyone, they could not stop the tears in their eyes.

"good……"

A weak voice came from the crowd. Jiang Jiuniang looked in the direction of the voice and saw a very thin little girl with sallow skin. She was only about eight or nine years old.

Her voice was soft, but her eyes were firm, and her little fists were clenched tightly.

With one person taking the lead, the other girls followed suit, with one shouting, "I want to support myself too!"

"I want to make lots of money!"

The scene instantly erupted in excitement. Seeing the fighting spirit in the eyes of those young girls, Jiang Jiuniang smiled with satisfaction.

That's all she can do. She hopes these children will have an easier path in the future, and that when they have their own children, she can treat them all the same, so that her own children can grow up in a family where they are treated equally.

For the next period of time, Lu Baichuan was in charge of finding people to build the workshop. He asked the villagers for help, but they didn't provide meals. However, the daily wages he received were twice as high as those he would have earned outside.

Everyone was full of energy, barely saying a word, just working hard, afraid that they wouldn't do enough and would let down the Lu family who paid them such a high wage.

In addition, Lu Baichuan also needs to go to the city to look for shops. He needs to choose a relatively bustling street, otherwise business will definitely be difficult. However, bustling streets usually have fixed shops, so it is still difficult to get one. Lu Baichuan has been working hard for this.

Jiang Jiuniang was responsible for telling everyone what needed to be done in the workshop after dinner every day when everyone was free. Then, Gou'er would teach them to recognize characters for half an hour. It felt like time had gone back to when they first arrived in Anping Village, Jingzhou. Back then, it was the Lu family who studied so hard, but now it was the villagers.

Jiang Jiuniang felt very satisfied looking at this scene. Since coming into this world, she has done everything with a clear conscience. First, she tried her best to make herself and her family live and live a good life. Then she began to influence the people around her. Now she is traveling and helping those in need. So far, she has done a lot of good deeds.

This gave her a great sense of accomplishment; her trip to ancient times was definitely worthwhile.

After the shop was settled, she went with Lu Baichuan a few times to confirm the overall layout and then started hiring people to do the renovations. After returning, she also had to check on the learning progress of Zhang Saozi and the others. She was so tired every day that her back ached.

That noon, she was taking a nap on a chair in the yard, covered with a thin blanket, when she dreamed of Ms. Sun.