The days passed one by one, and the braised meat shop owned by Manager Qian of Yiweixuan also became successful. Zhang Hulan's daily income was almost over thirty taels of silver.
A month and a half later, it was the end of October.
The regenerated rice has matured, and every household has begun to harvest millet, and then plow the fields and plant winter wheat.
Zhang Hulan's fish ponds were closed until winter wheat was planted. In more than a month, she had dug seven small fish ponds.
Her business did not stop, and in the past month and a half, she earned more than 600 taels of silver.
The few people who worked for her each earned more than one or two taels of silver, and they were all very happy.
After the regenerated rice was harvested, Zhang Hujun and Zhang Hubing's land was not idle and was all planted with wheat.
Although Zhang Hujun and Zhang Hubing didn't have time, they had cows and donkeys at home, so they found a few people and planted all the crops in a few days.
One day, a bailiff came to the village and found Zhang Hulan and told her that the county magistrate was looking for her.
Zhang Hulan was wondering whether she should be given a reward.
Wu Deyong had said last time that her idea of making compost was a good one and he would report it to the court and reward her, but he didn't know what reward she would receive.
Zhang Hulan still owed Ye Hongyun a favor. Last time, it was Ye Hongyun who asked someone to find Ding Mingao from Zui Xiang Lou, so that Ding Mingao didn't dare to cause trouble for her and even gave her a gift to apologize. This time, she had to give something.
He took Zhang Hujun's donkey cart to the county town and made an appointment with Zhang Hujun that he would pick him up at the county government office after he finished his work.
Zhang Hulan went to the cloth shop and bought two rolls of fine silk. There were not many good things in this place, and only silk was suitable for giving as a gift.
Holding two pieces of cloth, she knocked on the back door of the county government office. When the doorman saw that it was Zhang Hulan, he immediately took her in.
Zhang Hulan handed the silk to Ye Hongyun's maid, and after greeting her, she said, "Thank you for your help last time, Madam. I didn't know what Madam liked, so I bought two pieces to show my appreciation."
Ye Hongyun said angrily, "I just asked the master to send someone to say hello, do you have to be so polite?"
Ye Hongyun asked someone to call Wu Deyong, and then asked Zhang Hulan to sit down and said with a smile, "Let me tell you, the fitness exercises you taught me are really effective. I have been practicing for almost two months, and I have lost ten pounds, and my belly has become smaller."
"Have you noticed? I've lost weight too. I follow the master every day, and the fat on my waist has also decreased. I feel that the flesh on my thighs is also firmer, not as loose as before."
Zhang Hulan smiled and nodded, "I noticed. Madam has not only lost weight, but her skin has become more radiant as well. She looks very healthy."
Ye Hongyun covered her mouth and laughed, "Yes, my skin has improved a lot. And I feel much better in the past two months. Not only me, but also the master is in good spirits during this period. Although I am very tired during exercise, I feel very comfortable and relaxed after exercise."
Zhang Hulan said, "It's good that it works, otherwise I would be embarrassed to come to see my wife."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? No doctor dares to claim that he can cure all diseases. You mean well, so I won't blame you even if it doesn't work."
Ye Hongyun looked at the silk that Zhang Hulan sent and saw that it was good material. She asked, "How is your business going? It looks like you are making money."
"It's OK. I also went to Hekou County and Yangshan County to discuss business, and also sent braised meat to those two counties." Zhang Hulan said with a smile, "I know the county magistrate is on a diet, so I didn't bring braised meat this time."
"Don't bring any braised meat, or the master will be greedy. I control his food intake every day and only allow him to eat meat once every three days."
Zhang Hulan felt that the relationship between Wu Deyong and Ye Hongyun was really good, and it was not like the ancient male-dominated relationship she had in mind.
Wu Deyong came over quickly, followed by Tian Wu, holding a tray covered with a red cloth in his hands.
Zhang Hulan found that Wu Deyong had indeed lost a lot of weight, especially his belly, which was obviously thinner.
She stood up and saluted, "Greetings, His Excellency the County Magistrate!"
Wu Deyong waved his hand, "No need to be so polite! We asked you to come here this time because the court commends you."
Zhang Hulan looked at Wu Deyong and the tray in Tian Wu's hand with some anticipation and shining eyes.
Wu Deyong lifted the red cloth and said, "Zhang accepts the order."
Ah? Accept the order?
Zhang Hulan didn't react for a moment.
Ye Hongyun pulled her and said, "Why are you standing there? Kneel down and accept the order!"
Zhang Hulan reacted immediately, stood up and knelt, "I obey your order!"
Wu Deyong picked up a yellow scroll on the tray, opened it and read: "I heard that a disaster has come, and the people are suffering. The people are starving and their lives are hanging by a thread.
However, there was a woman named Zhang Hulan who was kind-hearted and brave enough to find food for the people, saving many lives from danger. This was truly an act of great kindness.
He also proposed methods of regenerating rice and composting, which relieved the people from hunger and increased the fertility of the fields, benefiting the country and the people, and his achievements were remarkable. His kindness and wisdom were not inferior to those of men.
I am very pleased and I have specially rewarded Zhang Hulan. I have given her 100 taels of gold and five bolts of silk and brocade. Her family will enjoy three years of tax exemption to honor her merits. I hope you will keep your good intentions and continue to contribute your talents and wisdom to my country and the well-being of the people.
So decreed."
Zhang Hulan was delighted, this was a surprise falling from the sky.
She was still thinking about how to get herself an identity. Although she didn't get an imperial decree, now she has the emperor's edict, which is also a talisman! Although this amulet is only available to ordinary people, it is better than nothing.
"Zhang, why don't you thank me..."
Zhang Hulan came back to her senses and immediately kowtowed to the imperial edict, "I thank the emperor for his grace! Long live the emperor!"
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