"Young friend, you are very knowledgeable about medicinal herbs, right?"
Uncle Zhang saw him staring at the medicinal herbs and asked with a smile.
"I know a thing or two."
Chen Changyuan answered modestly, then took out the medicinal herb samples he brought from his backpack and said, "These are some medicinal herbs I planted in the mountains behind Qingshui Village. Please give me some advice, Uncle Zhang."
Uncle Zhang took the herbs and examined them carefully, with the surprise in his eyes growing more and more intense.
He picked up a ginseng and examined it carefully. "This ginseng isn't very old, but it already has strong medicinal properties. How did you cultivate it?"
Chen Changyuan described his planting methods in detail, including technical details such as soil ratio and sunlight control.
Uncle Zhang nodded repeatedly as he listened, occasionally asking a few professional questions, and Chen Changyuan answered them fluently.
"I never thought a country kid would know so much about pharmacology!"
Uncle Zhang put down the herbs and stared at Chen Changyuan with a sharp gaze. "My friend, are you interested in learning Chinese medicine from me?"
When these words came out, even An Caicai widened her eyes in surprise.
You know, Uncle Zhang is a highly respected doctor with superb medical skills in the city, and I have never heard of him accepting any apprentices.
Chen Changyuan was shocked and flattered, saying, "Uncle Zhang, I'm just a country boy. I'm afraid..."
“There is no distinction between high and low medical skills; the key lies in understanding and dedication.”
Uncle Zhang interrupted him, "I see that you not only understand medicinal herbs, but you can also draw inferences from other cases. You are a good material for studying medicine."
Chen Changyuan originally intended to settle the medicinal materials base and began to prepare for his own breeding farm. Unexpectedly, Uncle Zhang was willing to accept him as his apprentice.
Chen Changyuan was silent for a moment, then looked up at Uncle Zhang's kind face.
He knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He had heard of Uncle Zhang's name in his previous life. Being able to receive guidance from such a famous doctor would undoubtedly be a great help to him.
"Uncle Zhang, I...I would like to take you as my master."
Chen Changyuan said solemnly, "It's just that I still have a medicinal material base to take care of now, so I'm afraid I can't come to the city often to ask for advice."
"No problem."
Uncle Zhang stroked his beard and said, "You can come and study with me one day a week. I also go to the countryside to collect herbs on weekdays, and I'll stop by to give you some pointers."
An Caicai smiled and said, "That's perfect! Uncle Zhang, if you're going to Qingshui Village, I can drive you there."
Uncle Zhang nodded, turned and walked to the bookshelf, and took out a yellowed medical book: "This is an excerpt from the Compendium of Materia Medica that I copied when I was young. Take it and have a look first."
Chen Changyuan took it with both hands and opened the yellowed pages. It was densely covered with the properties and compatibility taboos of various medicinal materials, as well as many clinical experiences added by Uncle Zhang himself.
"Yes,"
Uncle Zhang suddenly remembered something and asked, "Will there be a village meeting tomorrow to discuss the transport team?"
"Yes."
Chen Changyuan replied.
"We need to set up the rules and make the wages and benefits clear."
Uncle Zhang said earnestly, "The most frightening thing about doing business is being muddle-headed. Several herbal medicine dealers I know lost their employees because they didn't handle these trivial matters properly."
Chen Changyuan nodded seriously.
He had already decided to make the rules of the transport team clear.
The next morning, Chen Changyuan came to the ancestral hall.
Somehow the news spread, and people from the entire Qingshui Village came, and even many people from the neighboring village came.
There were people inside and outside the ancestral hall, and it was very noisy.
"Changyuan, I heard you're going to start a transport team?"
Someone asked loudly.
"Yes, specializing in transporting medicinal herbs and other agricultural products."
Chen Changyuan stood in the center of the ancestral hall and said in a loud voice, "Now I will explain the rules and benefits to everyone."
As soon as the words fell, the ancestral hall suddenly became quiet.
Everyone pricked up their ears, afraid of missing a word.
"First, let's talk about wages."
Chen Changyuan took out a piece of paper and said, "The driver's base salary is 10 yuan per month, and the loader's base salary is 6 yuan per month. In addition, there is a commission based on the amount of transportation. How is it calculated specifically..."
"Isn't this salary too high?"
Zhou Dazhu suddenly interrupted, a strange light flashing in his eyes, "Where did you get so much money?"
Chen Changyuan had anticipated this question and calmly replied, "I've already agreed on a partnership with Mr. Zhang Mazi in the city. The funding is secured. And..."
He paused, his eyes sweeping over everyone present: "These wages will be settled clearly. Not a single cent will be deducted, and there will be no delays."
"Fellow villagers,"
Chen Changyuan cleared his throat and said, "We are all family. I will reveal my secret to everyone."
The ancestral hall was quiet and in full view of the public.
The boy was calm and composed, and became more energetic.
"Wages are divided into three parts: base salary, commission, and bonus."
He counted on his fingers, "Ten bucks for driving, six for loading and unloading, paid on time. Commission depends on the cargo, the more work, the more you get, paid every day."
Zhou Dazhu scoffed: "How can this be a good thing? There must be something fishy going on."
"What's the trick?"
Chen Changyuan glared, "I do things in an upright manner. I get an excellent rating every month and get an extra three yuan."
"What should I do if my car breaks down?"
Zhou Changhe was sarcastic.
Chen Changyuan was unhurried: "The driver is responsible for routine maintenance, and we will conduct regular inspections. We will pay for major repairs and accidents, and the driver will be held responsible for any violations."
"Speak again,"
He added, "Everyone signs the contract, and the compensation for work-related injuries is clearly stated. If something goes wrong, the transport team will definitely not deny their responsibility."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ancestral hall was in an uproar.
contract?
Workers' compensation?
Fresh!
"What are you planning, kid?"
Village Chief Wang frowned, "Who owns this transport team?"
Chen Changyuan remained calm and said, "I'm in partnership with Zhang Mazi, but people from Qingshui Village will be given priority. If you do a good job, I won't lose a cent."
Zhou Dazhu added sarcastically, "What can you do with the herbs you have? They'll be gone in a few months, and you'll be screwing everyone over."
Chen Changyuan pulled out a stack of papers. "Here, the contract with the county pharmaceutical company, and some surrounding orders. This alone will keep me busy for a year."
Zhou Dazhu was speechless, with anger flashing in his eyes.
"besides,"
Chen Changyuan's voice became even louder. "The transport team gives dividends to the village every year to build roads and schools. If you have any opinions, tell us now."
The ancestral hall was buzzing with people, some hesitant, some eager to try.
Suddenly, an old voice was heard: "I support the long term!"
Immediately afterwards, several respected elders in the village came forward and expressed their willingness to let the young people in their families try it.
Chen Changyuan was secretly delighted, but he didn't show it on his face. He continued to explain, "We'll recruit ten people for the first batch: five drivers and five loaders. We'll train them for two weeks to ensure they're qualified for the job."
He swept his eyes over everyone present. "I, Chen Changyuan, am here today to issue a pledge: as long as you work hard and follow the rules, I guarantee that everyone will make money!"
These words were so powerful that Zhou Dazhu and Wang Fugui were silenced.
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