After hearing what Su Huaiyue said, Jing Fangchun instantly admired him even more.
This is a temporary location now, and looking at the entire Youzhou City, there is no other place that can accommodate so many people. This place is also close to the detention center, so these people have a place to live after they learn the skills. If they all flock to Youzhou City, it will probably create some burdens.
"I have already reported to the court the contribution of the Wei family in this matter. The Wei family's contribution today will not be in vain." Jing Fangchun said with a solemn vow.
Su Huaiyue disagreed. As someone who was familiar with the history of this place, she naturally knew what would happen next.
The Wei family was falsely accused and exiled, with only one male, Wei Che, left.
It can be seen that there are many people in the court who are keeping an eye on the Wei family, so how could they be allowed to clear their charges so easily?
However, Su Huaiyue couldn't tell anyone about this. She could only smile and say, "Master Jing is so thoughtful. The Wei family is also very grateful to you."
"Miss Su, you are being polite. If it weren't for your family, we wouldn't know what to do with these refugees now. Since you came to Youzhou, what you have done for the people of Youzhou is obvious to all. What I say is not only my voice, but also the voice of the people of Youzhou."
Jing Fangchun's words were from the bottom of his heart. He had said a lot of polite words during his years in officialdom, but this time he was truly sincere.
It is a blessing for the whole country that Su Huaiyue's generation of women can achieve such a level.
If these talents are used in governing the country, they will definitely achieve something.
However, the conditions for female relatives in this world are extremely harsh, and there has never been a female official since the founding of the dynasty.
She still has a long way to go.
Su Huaiyue looked at the busy refugees and instructed, "It's October now, and the weather is gradually getting cooler. This autumn rain will probably make it cold at night. Everyone should keep warm. If you need anything, please let us know in time."
The refugees thanked Su Huaiyue again.
Next, I was busy with the opening of the training class.
The craft training class started as scheduled, and in the simple shed, craftsmen, embroiderers and cooks began teaching.
The refugees were full of enthusiasm and focused on learning. Although they were unfamiliar with the techniques at first, they gradually mastered some basic skills under the patient and meticulous guidance of the teachers.
Su Huaiyue shuttled between the various "classrooms", sometimes stopping to watch the refugees study, and sometimes communicating with the teachers to understand their teaching needs and the refugees' learning progress.
She found that although some refugees had a positive attitude towards learning, they were physically weak due to long-term malnutrition and easily felt tired during the learning process.
Therefore, she decided to prepare some extra nutritional supplements for these refugees every day, and took out some precious nourishing ingredients from the space and asked Madam Wei to help make them into medicinal food.
Thanks to the efforts of everyone, the craft training class was carried out in an orderly manner. The refugees' craftsmanship improved day by day, but troubles followed one after another.
Many merchants in the city sensed the crisis and worried that after the refugees mastered the skills, they would take away their "cake", so they united to put pressure on Jing Fangchun and demanded that the training classes be stopped.
Jing Fangchun had no choice but to rush to the resettlement site and find Su Huaiyue. With a worried look on his face, he said, "Miss Su, now that the merchants are putting pressure on us, this matter is very difficult. Do you have any ideas?"
Su Huaiyue thought for a moment and said calmly, "Master Jing, I understand the merchants' concerns, but we must not abandon the refugees just because of them. We can hold an exhibition, let the refugees show their achievements, invite merchants to visit, and then discuss cooperation with them for mutual benefit and win-win results."
Jing Fangchun's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands in approval: "Miss Su is indeed smart. Let's do as you say and get ready!"
Following Su Huaiyue's suggestion, Jing Fangchun led people to build a display stand on the open space at the resettlement site, decorated it with colorful cloth and lanterns, and created a lively atmosphere.
Then, everyone began to collect the refugees' handicrafts and delicacies, from exquisite embroidered handkerchiefs, delicate wooden ornaments, to delicious snacks, each of which carries the refugees' hard work and hope.
Wei Che was in charge of inviting merchants. He visited each business, patiently explaining the significance of the exhibition with earnest words: "Dear business owners, this exhibition is to give the refugees an opportunity. After they learn a skill, they can not only support themselves but also contribute to the development of Youzhou City. Perhaps they can even cooperate with you to expand and strengthen our business together."
After hearing this, many merchants softened their attitudes and were willing to come and take a look.
On the day of the exhibition, the resettlement site was bustling with activity.
Merchants arrived one after another, initially with skeptical and wait-and-see expressions.
Su Huaiyue stepped forward and welcomed them with a smile: "Dear bosses, thank you all for taking the time to come. I hope today's demonstration will allow you to see the efforts and potential of the refugees."
The exhibition officially began, and the scene was bustling with people.
Su Huaiyue brought a group of merchants and first came to the woodworking area.
A young refugee stood in front of the workbench, took a deep breath, his eyes focused and determined.
He skillfully picked up an axe, chisel and other tools and began to make a wooden box.
He swung the axe with great force, wood chips flew everywhere, and soon the outline of the wooden box appeared.
Then he picked up the chisel and began to carefully carve the mortise and tenon structure.
A merchant couldn't help but exclaimed: "This young man is really skilled. It only took a short while, but the wooden box has already taken shape."
Another merchant echoed, "Yes, look at the skill behind the chiseling and mortise and tenon joints. It's absolutely flawless. If this is the finished product, it's bound to be excellent."
While everyone was talking, the young refugee had already finished making the mortise and tenon joints and started to assemble the wooden box.
He pushed and pulled gently, and the wooden box fit together perfectly without a single gap.
"Wow, this mortise and tenon joint structure is absolutely amazing!" A merchant's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but applaud. "This craftsmanship is among the best in any carpentry shop in the city."
"Yes, I didn't expect that there would be such a master hidden among these refugees." Other merchants also nodded, their eyes full of amazement.
Su Huaiyue introduced with a smile: "This young man has only been learning carpentry for half a month, and now he has achieved such success. This shows everyone's enthusiasm and hard work in learning."
Afterwards, everyone came to the embroidery area.
I saw colorful silk threads flying up and down in the hands of the refugees, as if they had life.
After a while, a lifelike picture of flowers and birds gradually appeared before everyone's eyes.
A gorgeously dressed female merchant couldn't help but come closer to admire the embroidery carefully, exclaiming in amazement, "The stitching is so delicate! The feathers of the bird are clearly visible, and the colors are bright yet elegant. It's even more exquisite than the embroidery in my shop."
A nearby merchant also said: "Yes, if this is made into handkerchiefs or screens, it will definitely sell well."
When the embroiderers heard the merchants' praise, they smiled shyly but did not stop their hands.
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