Chapter 273: It’s better to pull him over and make him your chess piece.
Hearing this, Ruan Mian smiled and said, "Sir, it's because the weather is cold that we have to make these glasses to protect the crops from freezing to death."
“People have houses, so why can’t crops have houses?”
"Well, if you have something to discuss, and are willing to give us the opportunity to grow crops and benefit all the people of Wuheng, we will naturally be respectful and polite to you. If you really can't make sense today, then we will fight to the death."
The seventh-rank official froze in fear, but still maintained his airs: "Hmph, a bunch of unruly people! Nonsense!"
"You're still growing crops in this kind of weather? If you can really grow crops for the benefit of the people, you can take charge of all my subordinates! I'll also give you the official hat!"
Ruan Mian was amused. Look at him, he is just a small official and he doesn't have much courage. He is just taking advantage of the situation to make some money.
It’s better to pull him over and make him your own chess piece.
Thinking of this, Ruan Mian quickly stopped and said, "Sir, you are joking. Your black hat is well worn. Why would we want it from you?"
"Since the official has such thoughts, why not just follow his wishes? If we can grow enough food to solve the shortage problem, we don't want the official's official hat, we just want his men to help us farm the land."
"If we can't grow it, you can do whatever you want with it."
The seventh-rank official narrowed his eyes and looked at Ruan Mian repeatedly.
The most urgent thing is to leave here first, so that these unruly people won’t really take action against him.
"I advise you to think carefully before you say this! You can't just plant crops if you say you can! I'll let you off this once today, but if you can't plant them later, don't blame me for not giving you face!"
After saying that, he looked at Ruan Mian with wide eyes.
Mei Xi grunted and punched the official in the face, causing him to bleed profusely from the nose.
He was so angry that his subordinates wanted to take action, but he quickly stopped them.
"Stop! I won't bother with such a troublemaker! If you can't grow enough crops in half a month, you'll be in big trouble!"
After saying this, he left in a hurry and dejectedly.
Mei Xi lowered her eyes, wishing she could kill her right now.
"Miss, this man isn't necessarily a good official. He's clearly trying to make a killing, using our mining business as an excuse to bribe us. Such a man deserves death!"
Ruan Mian smiled and said, "Indeed, such a person's death is not a pity. But for a valuable person, it would be a blessing for him to die like this."
"What is he worth?"
"Didn't I just tell you that as long as we grow enough food, all the officials under his command will work as laborers for us?"
"Of course it's more than that."
Ruan Mian knew that the next governor would soon accept the transfer order and come to Wuheng.
Huo Zong was busy guarding the border, and he certainly couldn't take care of so many trivial matters in Wuheng City. If the city was without a master for one day, it would be difficult to govern.
The court will naturally take these into consideration.
And this minor official will be her bridge to communicate with the new governor in the future.
After resolving the issue of the seventh-rank official, they continued to work. Ruan Mian took a walk and found some extra pieces of cut glass.
Judging from its size, it is quite suitable for making window glass.
Glass windows are naturally better than the paper-covered glass of today.
So he told others that if they cut glass of similar size in the future, they should collect it.
She first took what she had collected so far back to the house and mixed some cement on the windows.
When Zhang, who was standing by, saw this, she became very curious and looked at the glass carefully, her eyes full of admiration for her daughter.
"Mianmian, mother never thought you were so capable."
"Back then, I... pushed you into the Qi family's hell, wasting three years of your life in vain."
Whenever Zhang thought of this, she felt as if there was a hurdle in her heart that she couldn't get over.
Ruan Mian could only comfort her: "Mother, it's been so long, why bother thinking about it? Aren't we living a good life now?"
"Although... Ah Huai is no longer around, I know that those who are alive should live well. Besides, women don't have to rely on men to live. We have hands and feet, so we can survive no matter how we live."
Zhang wiped her tears fiercely, not wanting to bring up her daughter's sad story because of herself.
Pretending to be strong, he echoed her words: "Mianmian is right, everything is over."
Just at this time, my aunt also came back from Guancheng, and she came to see Mianmian to talk about something.
After seeing the finished glass, I immediately went over with joy. It was indeed similar to the glass I saw in that world when I was reborn.
Although the purity is not that high, it is still very good!
"Mianmian! This glass is well made. It can be used as a glass window. It's much better than the original paper-pasted one."
"Before I came back, I went to the kiln to take a look. I'm sure our crops will be grown. By the way, there's something else I want to tell you."
When Zhang heard this, she knew it must be a business matter, so she took Jing'er out first.
Leaving behind the aunt and nephew.
The eldest aunt said bluntly, "Mianmian, I came back today to discuss with you. How about we take some of the grain to Guancheng to sell it first?"
"The damage to Guancheng is much more serious than we imagined. The food supply in the city is already exhausted, which has directly led to the closure of other shops in the market. Our Guixiu Shop has not sold a single item in several days."
“I think if the food shortage is not alleviated in time, other businesses will be impossible!”
Guancheng relies on trade for its survival, and there is not much arable land locally. What's more, the entire country of Liao is mainly based on nomadism.
Unlike them in Dajing.
Now, once a disaster occurs, it will definitely affect other aspects.
Without extra money, let alone daily necessities, they couldn't even afford basic warm clothes or charcoal for heating.
People can only tighten their belts and eat less to survive this winter.
It’s not a big deal that they can’t do business. The key is that there are unscrupulous businessmen who take advantage of the situation to rob people, and the ones who suffer are the unarmed people at the bottom.
Thinking of this, Ruan Mian agreed with her aunt: "Then let's do as your aunt wishes. I have a lot of fruits and vegetables in my space that can be sold in Guancheng. But we can't be the sellers."
My aunt had already made up her mind: "Don't worry, I know the principle that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot. So let Mr. Wang be the first bird to stick its head out."
She narrowed her eyes and smiled, already having a plan in mind. She just needed to get some food from Ruan Mian.
Even the warehouses for storing grain had been found in advance.
The two of them took advantage of the night and rode Little Tiger to the granary in Guancheng.
The aunt felt sorry for the little tiger's cold big paws, so she held it and rubbed its mane gently.
"Thank you for your hard work, little Huhu! You're still working hard for us in this cold weather. When we get to Guancheng, I'll buy you some meat!"
Little Tiger howled, as if he was looking forward to it.
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