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The construction work being carried out by the three branches of the Miao people—the White Miao, the Long Skirt Miao, and the Short Skirt Miao—behind Phoenix Mountain was a grand affair.
Preliminary estimates suggest that at least 20,000 able-bodied Miao men are busy on the 1,800 mu (approximately 120 hectares) of land every day.
Ten thousand Miao people are exploring and digging roads.
While the Miao people were working, someone started singing folk songs about their work.
Of course, they all sang in groups based on their respective branches.
These days, the aunties from the three branches are responsible for cooking and delivering the food up the mountain for everyone.
That night, I slept on the ground on the mountain, and the next day, before it was fully light, I continued my busy work.
As the commander-in-chief, Mu Achen was busy day and night, always on the go.
Even with a fine horse as his mode of transportation, he was still exhausted.
Because people go to him for everything, big or small.
Fortunately, Saintess Amo, Axiong, and Ashi were there to mediate, otherwise Achen would have been exhausted.
That evening, Ah Chen had just come from the iron chain bridge when he sat down by the natural lake and couldn't get up.
Amo, who was arranging things for the village elders of the three branches, was in no better shape.
Over the course of seven days, Ah Chen and his companions witnessed the changes in this area. Although they were tired, they were happy despite their exhaustion.
This location is the junction of three branches. Because there is a natural lake on this side of the mountain, everyone named it after the lake.
But all of this was after the future Miao King Mu Achen decided to take action in this area. The respected elders from the three branches discussed the matter, combined their opinions, and jointly requested the future Miao King to name the future orchard.
But then Ah Chen dumped the job on Ah Mo.
Finally, the saintess Amo named this place: Starry Sky Fruit Forest.
Ah Chen found this to be quite meaningful.
After all, the section between the natural lake and the waterfall has indeed given the feeling of a starry sky that seems within reach these past few nights.
night.
The lakeside area was filled with the sounds of Miao people drinking and singing.
The young woman and her aunts returned to the villages surrounding the valley, with only a small number remaining.
Campfires illuminated the slope and the mountaintop.
A dozen or so thatched huts have been temporarily erected on the edge of the natural lake.
Firstly, it was to provide a place for the Holy Maiden Amo to rest, and secondly, it was also to provide a place for the elderly villagers to rest.
At this moment, the village elders, chiefs, and core Miao people of the three branches of the White Miao, Long Skirt Miao, and Short Skirt Miao are gathered around the bonfire with Grandpa Tang and Uncle Agan, listening to Grandpa Tang recount his experiences in the orchards of Quedong Village and Heiwu Village.
They declared that these were all things that Ah Chen and the Holy Maiden had taught them before!
He also repeatedly emphasized that every word Ah Chen said about anything involving the orchard should be firmly remembered.
Therefore, Uncle Adong, who came today, also told us how their orchard almost got completely destroyed because they didn't strictly follow Achen's instructions.
The village elders and chiefs of the three branches of Miao—White Miao, Long Skirt Miao, and Short Skirt Miao—listened attentively.
Those Miao people who had some knowledge hurriedly took paper from Uncle Adong and wrote it down.
As for finances, Uncle Agan held nothing back, telling the future finance manager of "Starry Sky Orchard" everything that the Holy Maiden and Achen had taught them.
This treasurer is Long Azhan, the son of the chief of the Ji Niao Ancient Village of the Short Skirt Miao branch, who is also Achen's uncle!
When it comes to managing accounts, Uncle Agan admits he's not as good as Long Azhan, but he's learned a lot in the past six months, so he wants to explain what he knows to Long Azhan.
This will not only help the future "Starry Sky Orchard" but also allow Ah Chen to worry less while he's busy.
Uncle Agan even solemnly instructed Long Azhan that he should only listen to Achen in charge of finances, and not to listen to anyone else, not even the village elders from their three branches.
At that moment, Ah Chen, who was roasting wild potatoes by the natural lake, smiled as he looked at the scene fifty meters away.
“Amo, I think it was the right thing to do to bring Grandpa Tang and the others here to share their experience.”
At this moment, Ah Chen's once handsome face had turned blackened from roasting wild potatoes over a wood fire.
Amo and the thirteen guards around the campfire giggled at the sight.
Seeing Ah Chen like this, Ah Mo smiled so much her crescent moons narrowed.
“I think it’s great too! I’ll have to call my uncle over another day to share his experience in fieldwork and the internal management of Starry Sky Orchard. Uncle Dong will also share more in-depth information about the situations we’ve encountered over there.”
"There's one more thing, Ah Chen."
Amo got up and sat down next to Achen, saying, "The chiefs of the three branches here came to me today and said that they cannot take a single penny from Shengtang Company before the 'Starry Sky Fruit Forest' is completed."
"The reason is that we don't pay workers before the orchards are fully established, and we can't set that precedent here!"
"Secondly, everyone knows that Shengtang Company belongs to you, so they resolutely refuse to accept wages."
Upon hearing this, Ah Chen hesitated for a moment, "That's not a good idea!"
“Achen, my suggestion is that we Miao people are grateful and repay kindness. You should lead these three branches to prosperity together. If they don’t want wages, we won’t force them. But when you’re building roads here, please extend the roads to their Miao villages. What do you think?”
"Okay! Yang Ayao will be here in the next few days, and I'll have him make the arrangements!"
"Yes! There's one more thing. Although we're deep in the mountains, the movement of tens of thousands of people will definitely attract the attention of the county government. When the county government sends people, you go about your business, and I'll take care of them."
Ah Chen nodded.
Amo added, "Before returning to Yanjing, I will explain your plans to the head of 'Starry Sky Orchard' and gather the village elders from the three branches. You don't need to be so tired every day."
"You'll be even busier when I get back to Yanjing."
As soon as she finished speaking, Amo asked her sister to call over Axiong and Ashi who were over there.
"Saintess".
After exchanging greetings, Ah Xiong and Ah Shi sat down cross-legged.
Amo said, "Axiong, besides being one of the eight great wolves of the Miao people, you are also from the Long Skirt Miao branch!"
"And Ah Shi, you are also a Miao man from the Bai Miao branch!"
“Achen can’t handle it all by himself. The two of you need to give him your full support in planning and deploying the future Starry Sky Fruit Forest.”
“Ah Lin from the Short Skirt Miao branch is temporarily unavailable. I will entrust his task to the core Miao man of their branch for temporary replacement.”
"You lot, besides ensuring the safety of the future Miao King, must also spare no effort to help him do whatever he needs!"
“Ah Xiong, Ah Shi, if anything happens to Ah Chen here, I will hold you responsible.”
As a saintess, Amo directly gave orders to Axiong and Ashi.
Ah Xiong and Ah Shi bowed again, stood up, and said, "Yes, we obey the Holy Maiden's command!"
Feeling the powerful aura emanating from Amo, Achen mumbled while munching on a wild potato, "Amo, don't be so serious."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ah Chen wiped his face!
"Pfft---"
puff--
Now look what happened! His already dark face is even darker now!
Those two eyeballs darted around.
Amo smiled.
Even the thirteen girls of the Siwei Guard couldn't resist.
Even Ah Xiong and Ah Shi were grinning from ear to ear.
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