Chapter 584: Embroidered Pillow Full of Straw
Chen Feng was completely impressed by Chen Qingqing's extensive knowledge and omniscience, and admired her from the bottom of his heart.
I had been learning from Wu Shiren before, and I had planned to open a small shop to make a little money to feed my family.
However, he didn't expect that with the help of Chen Qingqing, his business would expand bigger and bigger, and he actually became a rich man in Anyang County with 30% profit.
"Little sister, you know so much. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have been able to come up with these bizarre things even if I smashed my head. I'm going to the restaurant now to write a franchise notice and strive to open our Ruyilou throughout the Daning Dynasty as soon as possible."
"Okay, remember to proceed steadily and don't be impatient. If you're interested in joining, be sure to write a clear contract." Chen Qingqing then turned to Dabao and said, "Dabao, you should also help me promote it. If anyone is interested in joining, you can come and discuss it in detail."
"Okay, Sister Qingqing, leave this matter to me." Chen Dabao nodded in agreement.
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Chen Qingqing was very proud. Making money was her life goal, so she would never think that having too much money was too much.
The sugar factory expanded, the restaurant chain opened, and money flowed into my pocket like water. How wonderful!
She is now a princess personally appointed by the emperor, with Anyang as her fief, so she needs to know more about Anyang County.
It seems like it's time to meet the newly appointed county magistrate Zhou Jingyuan.
Anyang County Government Office.
County magistrate Zhou Jingyuan was twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Although he was young, he was the champion of the last autumn imperial examination in Shengjing and was temporarily appointed as the county magistrate of Anyang.
Although he is young, his abilities are outstanding.
Less than two months after arriving in Anyang, the mess left by Qin Shousheng had been cleaned up in perfect order, and the salt factory had resumed normal operation.
Moreover, he was upright and honest, and handled cases clearly between public and private affairs. The people of Anyang respected him very much.
Hearing that the newly awarded princess was coming to visit, Zhou Jingyuan frowned.
Chen Qingqing is a legend in Anyang. She opened a sugar factory with her family and started from scratch. She is a capable girl.
But making money should be done by men. Is it really good for a woman to always show up in public?
Being named a princess was just a stroke of luck. She was lucky enough to cure the chronic illness of the King of Chu and caught the eye of the new Emperor Chu Jiuqing.
To be honest, he didn't really want to have anything to do with this princess.
But due to Chen Qingqing's current status, if he didn't show up, it would give people a chance to talk, so he had to bite the bullet and go out to greet her.
When I got outside, I looked up and saw a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, standing there in a light green dress.
Her face is not made up at all, but her skin is so smooth and delicate, with a natural glow, so beautiful that it makes people's heart beat faster.
After just one glance, Zhou Jingyuan withdrew his gaze and said respectfully, "Greetings, Princess. I wonder if you have any business to visit the county government office?"
Chen Qingqing had long seen the flash of disdain in Zhou Jingyuan's eyes. She could understand that scholars have backbone.
But what does that look in his eyes mean? Who is he looking down on?
She smiled faintly, "Master Zhou, there's no need to be so polite. I came here today because I really want to know something. I hope Master Zhou can tell me in detail."
"Okay, I will tell you everything I know." Zhou Jingyuan gestured for invitation, "Princess, please come in!"
The inner room of the government office.
Chen Qingqing sat down and got straight to the point.
"Sir Zhou, the Emperor has bestowed upon me the title of Princess Anyang, granting me the fief of Anyang. I would like to know how many towns, land, forests, and other income-generating industries there are in Anyang. I need detailed data."
Sure enough, the embroidered pillow was full of nonsense. After Qin Shousheng left, a crappy princess came. She was just a parasite that sucked the blood and flesh of the common people.
Zhou Jingyuan was disdainful in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. The princess was listed in the royal jade book, and he couldn't afford to offend her.
But it is not yet the autumn harvest season, and the people have little food left to survive.
Collecting taxes at this time is equivalent to asking for their lives!
Zhou Jingyuan couldn't bear it and forced a stiff smile.
"My dear Princess, it's not harvest season yet, and the people don't have much surplus food at home. Do you think we can collect this filial tribute of grain from the people in the fall?"
Well, I thought she was here to exploit the people, no wonder her eyes were full of hatred when she saw me.
Well, Anyang is after all under his jurisdiction, and it is a good thing to have such a sensible and honest official.
Chen Qingqing pursed her lips and said with a frown, "The Emperor gave Anyang to me, so I am the owner of this fiefdom. Don't I have the right to know what is in my territory?"
Zhou Jingyuan's face froze. He didn't expect to feel fear towards a little girl. "Princess, calm down. That's not what I meant. I...I..."
Chen Qingqing chuckled, "Alright, Mr. Zhou, you misunderstood me. I just wanted to understand, and I didn't intend to force the people to pay taxes."
Zhou Jingyuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked, "Is what the princess said true?"
"That's natural."
Zhou Jingyuan's heart sank back into his stomach.
"Princess, there are fifteen towns and ninety-eight villages of all sizes in Anyang, with 36,800 mu of arable land.
However, most of the land is in the hands of the wealthy in various towns and villages, and is either rented by tenant farmers or managed by hired workers.
But don't worry, Princess. You will also receive 20% of the harvest from these fields as a tribute.
Among them, more than 5,000 acres of second-grade land are in the hands of the people, and they are required to hand over 40% of the grain every year.
The mountainous area is very large, as large as a hundred miles. However, Anyang is located in the north, and the winter is extremely cold. In order to keep warm, the people have few trees on the mountain, and there is basically no forest that can be used.
Wild Wolf Valley is an exception, but there are too many poisonous insects and ferocious beasts there, and the people dare not approach it at all."
Chen Qingqing had long known that life in ancient times was difficult. Firewood was used for cooking all year round, and there were not many trees on the mountain.
It's nothing like what was written in the novels I read in my previous life, about things like digging ginseng at random and undeveloped food. These things don't exist at all. The ancients were not that stupid.
"I know all this. Tell me, what are the pillar industries?"
Zhou Jingyuan frowned and said, "In Anyang County, apart from the abundance of salt-alkali land and salt wells, the rest are just small vendors.
Speaking of industries, your sugar mill and restaurant pay the most taxes."
Well, after asking so many questions, it was finally my turn. Chen Qingqing laughed at herself and continued,
"Master Zhou, our Anyang produces salt, shouldn't we be very rich?"
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