Snowflakes from the sky gradually fall on the fields, accumulating strength for next year's spring plowing.
The farmers, who had been busy for half a year, nestled happily on the warm kang, and the roasted sweet potatoes in their hands were so sweet that they touched their hearts.
And such happy and beautiful days will continue...
On the other hand, the people of Xianyang City were all in high spirits, no longer as sad as in previous years.
The reason is simple: their wallets are full and their quality of life has been greatly improved.
Recently, many new factories have been opened in the southern suburbs and a large number of workers have been recruited, so many people have stable jobs.
At Chen Ergou's house, Chen Cui has recovered and is in even better health than before.
In addition to the pills fed by Chu Yuening and the prescriptions written by the imperial physician, it was also thanks to the golden light cast by the dragon.
The people of the Qin Dynasty also found that some of their minor ailments had been cured, so they respected and appreciated the dragon even more.
"Aunt Chen, do you want to go to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy a military coat?"
Neighbor Aunt Zhang couldn't help but persuade Chen Cui when she saw her thin clothes.
Although this kang is warm, how can you withstand the cold wind if you don’t wear thick clothes when going out?
"How much will that cost?"
Chen Cui touched the green clothes enviously. It was so thick and soft, it must be warm and comfortable to wear.
"It's not expensive, only twenty cents!"
Since Aunt Zhang joined the bakery, she has received a considerable salary every month.
She used to feel bad for a long time when she spent one Qinbanliang, but now she feels that spending twenty coins is just a drop in the bucket.
But the most important thing is that the military coat is worth the price.
“So cheap?”
"Then I'm going to buy two!"
Chen Cui couldn't help feeling distressed when she thought about her son Ergou having to brave the wind and snow to walk to the southern suburbs every day.
During this period, I had to take care of her and go to work, and I lost a lot of weight.
I'll go to the supply and marketing cooperative later and buy two more pounds of pork for Ergou to nourish him.
The Hedong County Supply and Marketing Cooperative was bustling with activity.
People were crowded in front of the counter, holding out their wallets.
"I want three army coats!"
"I want ten!"
"What are we going to buy after buying so much?"
"yes!"
Seeing this, Li Gui stepped forward with a warm smile to maintain order.
"Please line up, everyone. Each person is limited to buying three items."
Chu Yuening priced the military coats very cheaply so that the people would have clothes to keep warm.
At such a price, some people will inevitably be tempted to stock up, so just in case, a purchase limit is imposed.
When the people saw the shopkeeper come out, they stopped making noise and lined up obediently to buy.
"It's so warm!"
A man bought a military coat and put it on immediately. The biting cold was immediately blocked outside and his frozen body gradually warmed up.
"Yes, there are hats to wear!"
"I'll buy one for my mother too. It's too cold in winter."
The people of Hedong County sighed with joy and put their hands into their warm sleeves.
A soldier on duty at the border expressed the same sentiment.
Compared with the Central Plains, the border areas are even colder, with howling north winds and water freezing into ice.
Many soldiers had frozen to death in previous years, but fortunately, a batch of thick and warm military coats were sent to Xianyang this year.
The soldier was wrapped tightly, standing silently like a tall, green poplar tree.
Inside Zhangtai Palace, Chu Yuening carefully browsed through the list and information of merchants.
The merchants who were sent out to develop the market before have basically established themselves, so Chu Yuening started the second round of selection of supply and marketing cooperative managers.
There were a lot of people signing up this time, and merchants from other counties came from far away.
Chu Yuening selected a list of suitable candidates and planned to screen them again during the interview.
"Yuening, it's already noon, come with me to have lunch first."
Seeing that Chu Yuening was more focused than him, Ying Zheng stood up, walked to her side and bent down to remind her.
Chu Yuening looked up at the sky outside and rubbed her sore eyes.
"A Zheng, I'm so tired, can you carry me over there~"
"With great pleasure."
Ying Zheng bent down slightly, letting the woman put her arms around his neck, one hand around her waist and the other supporting her hips.
"Oh, A Zheng, I'm not a child, why are you holding me like this?"
Chu Yuening rubbed the man's tall nose, her tone sweet and coquettish.
"The red string told me that Yue Ning was very happy."
Ying Zheng kissed the little fox who said one thing but meant another, and walked out steadily with her in his arms.
Loving someone is like growing flowers. Flowers watered with love are always extraordinarily beautiful.
In the afternoon, Chu Yuening interviewed businessmen in the outer hall of Zhangtai Palace.
Looking down at the green ocean below, the corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.
Although Chu Yuening was happy about the popularity of military coats, she always felt that the magnificent palace was a little dim.
"Everyone, please start introducing yourselves one by one."
Chu Yuening was also straightforward. After all, with so many people interviewing, it was unknown when the interview would end.
"Your Majesty, I am..."
As the businessmen recommended themselves, Chu Yuening wrote and drew on the list.
In the end, more than fifty merchants were left behind, and the emperor ordered the palace servants to bring a lottery box and let them draw the counties they were responsible for one by one.
This method is the fairest.
After all, it is impossible to judge a businessman’s actual ability based solely on his or her one-sided statement.
Just now, Chu Yuening ordered the palace servants to kick out several businessmen who boasted too much.
"You are already members of the Ministry of Commerce. Remember not to be idle and have evil intentions. I will send people to inspect the supply and marketing cooperatives regularly."
"Of course, if you perform well, I will not hesitate to reward you."
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