"That's great! I've been thinking about brewing a batch of wine these past few days to see if I can find a way to sell it. If the sales are good, we can set up a winery, expand this business, and establish ourselves in Jiangzhou!" Qin San Niang looked at everyone, her eyes shining brightly.
Who would have thought? Qin Jiangqiu, a forensic doctor in her past life, would one day be busy with the mundane necessities of life and strive to become a landlady!
Life is truly unpredictable!
Hearing her bold words, everyone was also excited.
"Sister, if we could build a winery, that would be really impressive!" Gu Qingshan laughed heartily. Perhaps because it had been so long, the people no longer found his scars so frightening, but rather felt a sense of familiarity with him.
Several women agreed wholeheartedly and quickly echoed their sentiments. Even He Yingyuan was filled with emotion; who knew he would have such an opportunity? Considering that Qin Sanniang had risen from an ordinary country woman to where she was now, and if she were to become a prominent merchant in the future, it would indeed be quite inspiring.
While everyone was having fun, Qin San Niang skillfully started making empty promises to everyone.
"You are all my friends who have been through thick and thin with me. Now is a crucial time for us to settle down here. The past is gone and cannot be recalled. We should be full of hope for the future! From now on, you will all be my support. With you all by my side, I will forge ahead without hesitation!"
Mother, I thank you for taking care of the home and the children, so that I have no worries!
Hongying and Chunhua, thank you for your tireless assistance in my business and for always respecting my opinions!
Needless to say, Qingshan, we've been through thick and thin together, and now you're my brother too.
As for Brother He, you still have the heaviest task, don't you? Qin San Niang looked around and finally fixed her gaze on He Yingyuan.
"You flatter me, Madam Qin. I am but a humble scholar. I do not know what makes me worthy of your high regard," He Yingyuan said with a faint smile, a hint of self-deprecation in his voice.
Yes, as the chief minister, he naturally has his own plans and ideas. Of course, he wouldn't bother to compare himself with Gu Qingshan and others to see who is more important. However, it's true that he's not very useful right now.
"Brother He, you're too modest! We've come a long way together, and every step of the way has been thanks to you. Whether it was settling down in Shiligou, obtaining the house and land deeds, or the children's education, you've taken care of everything. So, you are truly our advisor!"
"You have an even greater responsibility. If I successfully open a winery, I won't be able to do it without a powerful backer! But if you succeed in one fell swoop, wouldn't we all rise to prominence along with you? Ordinary people wouldn't dare to mess with us, right?" Qin San Niang said with a smile.
For some reason, she was convinced that He Yingyuan was an exceptional person, not someone that ordinary people could compare to.
Upon hearing his words, He Yingyuan was momentarily stunned, even wondering if she knew something. But seeing Qin Sanniang's clear eyes and recalling everything that had happened along the way, he quickly dismissed the idea.
Gu Qingshan, who came from a military background, was a rough man, but he understood the principle that one day in the officialdom, one could rise and fall overnight. However, it was just as difficult for ordinary people to survive in this chaotic world!
"Brother He, I will rely on you a lot from now on! If there is anything you need me to do, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help you even at the cost of my life!"
The attitude of the village head and elders towards He Yingyuan shows that people nowadays deeply respect scholars. All of this is because they might rise to prominence overnight! Gu Qingshan also believes that He Yingyuan has this ability.
Not only Qin San Niang and Gu Qingshan held this view, but others also firmly believed it, though their own status made it inappropriate for them to ask.
Liao Hongying and Luo Huan were overjoyed. The former was grateful for everyone's trust and encouragement of her husband. As for the latter, she had been worried lately that her master was focusing all his energy on teaching and nurturing students, which might stifle his ambition. If that happened, what would she do? When would she ever be able to get revenge? Now she was relieved!
After a moment of shock, He Yingyuan quickly figured out the crux of the matter. Qin Sanniang was in the initial stage, had connections with the county manager, and was also linked to the county magistrate's wife, so there would definitely be no problem in the short term.
But for a woman to have such grand ambitions—does she intend to open wineries throughout the entire Dasheng region? If so, she truly needs a more solid alliance!
That's good too. He will definitely have to fight again in two years. His relationship with Qin San Niang is actually mutually beneficial.
More help is never a bad thing. Qin San Niang is no ordinary woman, and this help is quite powerful.
“Madam Qin, I am honored that you think so highly of me. However, the path of the imperial examination is like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge. Success depends on human effort, but fate is in the hands of heaven—that is absolutely true! But you can rest assured, this matter is also very important to me, and I will definitely give it my all!” He Yingyuan said, cupping his hands in greeting.
What he didn't say was that even if he prepared now, it would be useless, and he wouldn't be able to take the exam next year.
However, it would be very useful to take this time to think carefully about one's future path.
In his past life, he vaguely remembered that the Prince of Liang was a good person, but he died young, which was truly regrettable! It would be about a year later on his way to Jingzhou. If he could change history, why not stir up some trouble and create more obstacles on that person's path to the top?
Seeing his furrowed brows, as if he were pondering something, Qin San Niang didn't mind. She had always known He Yingyuan's ambitions and knew he would never be content to be a schoolteacher in a remote mountain village.
"Brother He, I'm giving you this book. I came across it by chance, and I don't know if it will be of any help to you!" Qin San Niang turned around and went back into the house. She took out a book, which was a collection of policy essays that she had found in her space. It contained several famous policy essays from history, such as "On the Six States" and "On the Faults of Qin." The language was obscure and difficult to understand, but it talked about the great principles of self-cultivation, family management, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world. Qin San Niang spent a lot of time copying them down.
Look, she's gone to great lengths to have someone to rely on in the future!
Currently, the imperial examinations in Dasheng also include policy essays, which should be helpful to He Yingyuan.
When He Yingyuan first saw the words "Collection of Policy Essays," he was immediately drawn to them. Who would be willing to compile all the contents of policy essays for people to study? At most, only the more classic chapters would be passed down by the world.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, He Yingyuan opened the package with suspicion. Upon reading the contents, he felt his heart surge with emotion and could not contain himself.
The memorial stated, "Duke Xiao of Qin, relying on the strategic passes of Xiaohan and possessing the land of Yongzhou, and his ministers firmly guarded the borders while eyeing the Zhou dynasty, harbored ambitions to sweep across the land, encompass the universe, and annex the four seas, with a heart set on conquering all eight directions. At that time, Shang Yang assisted him, establishing laws and regulations internally, promoting agriculture and weaving, and improving defensive and military equipment; externally, he formed alliances and fought against the other feudal lords..."
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