Chapter 346 Help, Binzhou is at war again
"I want a large quantity, 10,000, and it would be best if all of them could be completed within ten days."
"ha?"
As soon as Shen Xiangwan finished speaking, not only Mrs. Wan, but also the other female members of the family could not help but be dumbfounded. Even if that thing had no technical content, it would be an impossible task for them to make ten thousand of them within ten days, okay?
Seeing this, Shen Xiangwan hurriedly said, "Aunt, my idea is this: you can make some today, and then take the samples to the villagers tomorrow. We will provide the silk and cotton, and ask the women in the village to help make them for a few cents each. There is strength in numbers. In this way, I estimate that in less than ten days, 10,000 pieces can be made. What do you think?"
Of course, she could also go find the villagers herself. Didn't she have other things to do? Thinking about it, she still felt that it would be best to let Wan Shi come forward. As for Zhao Yuping, she was just like Ji Shaohan. Her whole heart was on Yun Mengyi. How could she have the time to help her with such things?
"Okay, let's do it first. There's no need to wait until tomorrow. I'll go find someone from the village this afternoon and try to finish it for you as soon as possible."
Wan agreed without thinking. They were free anyway, so as for sewing bags, they could do it after they finished making these linings for her.
"Then I'll trouble you, Auntie. I'll have someone deliver the silk cloth later. The cotton may be delayed because we don't have much left at home."
Cotton is still a rare commodity in Tianqi Country, and ordinary people can't afford it at all. The ones at home are the leftovers from Zhao Yuping and her friends making bags. She will arrange for someone to go to the county town to buy them when she returns later.
"good."
Pinching the lining in her hand, Wan looked at the two wine glasses and the bamboo box again and asked, "Are you planning to sell the glass wine glasses?"
The host family would never forget them if they had any good things, so they also had wine and glass cups. She heard that drinking appropriate amounts of wine every day could also beautify the skin, so she and the adult women in the family would have a sip every night. Although she had only been drinking for a few days, she didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but she always felt that she slept better at night and was more energetic during the day than before.
“It’s not for sale, it’s for giving away.”
As he spoke, Shen Xiangwan briefly told them about the relevant matters of selling wine: “If it’s okay, I’ll go back first, aunt, I’ll trouble you with the lining.”
"No problem, I promise to do it for you properly."
Wan replied briskly, and Shen Xiangwan smiled and said goodbye to the others before picking up the bamboo box and leaving Wei Jingyi's house with Yuanyue.
The matter of wine glass packaging was basically arranged. When Shen Xiangwan returned home, she immediately asked Yuanyue to deliver the silk cloth to Wei Jingyi's house, and asked someone to go to the county town to buy cotton. She went back to her room and entered the space to do research. She did not go downstairs again until almost noon. Qingying also came back from outside with a letter in her hand.
In the blink of an eye, it was already mid-March. Binzhou had been peaceful for several months, but war was about to break out again. This was the first time that Wanqi Shan had clashed with the rebels since he took over Binzhou. Anyone with a little thought would have diverted their attention there. It would be fine if the Binzhou army could defeat the rebels, but if they lost again, wars would probably break out in all parts of the Tianqi country, and the country would officially enter an era of division among warlords. By then, the people of the world would be the ones who would suffer the most.
"Tsk tsk... If he loses, the Dog Emperor will probably vomit blood again. But, he should win."
The seemingly doubtful inquiry was asked in an affirmative tone. Shen Xiangwan also knew that the foundation of the rebel army was still too weak. Compared with the real regular army of the court, it was not as good as a little bit. The reason why they were able to win in the past was entirely because they happened to have the advantages of time, place and people. Wanqishan was not Xiong Tiancheng. He was a general who could really fight and win. Moreover, Wei Chengyi also said that in his previous life, the war in Binzhou was settled because Wanqishan stood up to turn the tide.
"Um."
Qingying did not deny that the outcome of this battle was basically no suspense. The only thing worth paying attention to was how far the rebels could fight. Not long ago, the Second Master had personally contacted the leaders of the rebels and promptly advised them to guard against arrogance and impatience. The people they had planted in the rebels were already military advisors, so they should not suffer a bad defeat. For them, it would not be a good thing for anyone to win, and it would be best to let them continue to stalemate.
"Knock!"
"Come in."
There was a sudden knock on the door, and they both looked up at the same time, only to see Yuan Xiu walk in with two goblets. "Boss is here too, Madam. These are the wine glasses I made this morning. Take a look and see if they're the style you need."
"Um."
Taking the goblet, Pei Ji looked at it over and over again: "Hmm... It's okay, it's about the same. It's a gift, so the quality is okay, no need to be too particular."
According to her request, the word "gift" is printed on the bottom of the cup. It cannot be seen unless you look carefully, and it does not affect the visual enjoyment at all.
"Okay, then I'll let them do it in large quantities."
Having said that, Yuan Xiu nodded to Qingying again, turned around and left the small study. Although he was always in charge of the house, he had no less things to do than Qingying and the others. He was in charge of the glass workshop, cement workshop, snowflake salt workshop, and charcoal mining that they had not announced to the public. This was also the reason why Wei Chengyi asked Qingying to stay at home when he went out this time. He really couldn't handle it all by himself.
Afterwards, Shen Xiangwan chatted with Qingying for a while about the Binzhou battlefield, until the little cub brought Xiaobai to call them for dinner, and the two ended their conversation.
"Wanwan, I've delivered the boxes I made today. Do you want to bring them in or send them to the warehouse?"
At two quarters past the twilight hour, Zhao Dashan personally drove an ox cart to the Wei family. The cart was filled with woven bamboo boxes, at least more than a thousand of them.
"Send it to the warehouse."
Shen Xiangwan, who had just emerged from the space, personally went out to greet him and led him to the warehouse: "Uncle San is really quick, how many are here?"
"Eight hundred, and there are still some that can't be pulled. We'll pull them all up tomorrow. Now many people in the village are weaving these bamboo boxes. My third brother is also a smart guy. He announced that he would charge eight cents for each one, and he would give one for each one he made. Everyone was so happy."
Walking side by side with her, pulling the ox cart, Zhao Dashan said without hiding anything.
"I didn't realize that Uncle San is quite talented as a businessman."
Shen Xiangwan didn't mind at all that Zhao Dajiang made a profit from the price difference. Being able to get people to do the work for eight cents apiece was a skill, and there was nothing to worry about. As long as they could complete the quantity she needed according to her requirements, it was fine.
"I'm glad you don't mind."
Zhao Dashan seemed sincere, but he was actually testing her attitude. Rather than letting her hear it from others and feel uncomfortable, it would be better for him to take the initiative to explain it first. Seeing that she really didn't seem to mind, he felt relieved.
"hehe···"
Glancing at him lightly, Shen Xiangwan couldn't help but laugh. What was the big deal? Was it worth his cautious probing? As long as they didn't deliberately harm her, she wouldn't mind letting them make a little money. She still had this bit of generosity.
[End of this chapter]
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