Due to its geographical environment, the first thing Northwest China needs to do if it wants to achieve great development is to prevent wind erosion and fix sand dunes.
The environment in Zatar is much better than that of Zhao Qingshan and Zhao Changgeng.
Although there is a lot of sandy land, there is no obvious desertification yet.
Therefore, planting a large number of trees is essential.
Zhao Qingyan has recently planted a large number of these saplings in her space.
The Inner Mongolia region needs it, but the Northwest needs it even more.
Of course, selling saplings to the government also required charging a fee.
Zhao Qingyan wasn't a heartless person; she only charged 10 coins for a sapling.
Zhao Qingling purchased tree seedlings in batches of 100,000 each, making four separate purchases.
Although it wasn't much money, every little bit helps, and Zhao Qingyan was satisfied with it.
Go to Zhao Qingshan's side and do the same thing.
Zhao Qingshan is ruthless.
The county government issued an order requiring all landowners to plant fruit trees in their courtyards.
All those who own arable land.
Each household had to plant a corresponding number of acres of trees to support the imperial court, based on the size of their family's land.
The saplings were provided by the government, but the work was to be done by the common people for free.
The reward was three meals a day.
Of course, the reasons are compelling; it is the duty of ordinary people.
Do you not want your descendants to have no land to cultivate decades from now?
"Why wouldn't I have land? As long as I work hard enough, I can buy a few more acres."
If the children are well-educated and don't go astray, they will always have land to cultivate.
This is a question asked by an ordinary person who weighs 90 pounds and has a rebellious streak.
Why 90 jin (45 catties) of rebellious bones, and not 70 jin (35 catties) or 100 jin (50 catties) of rebellious bones, because that person looks to weigh at most 100 jin (50 catties).
Zhao Qingshan said with great disdain,
"Not to mention distant places, just look at the neighboring county, how much land is covered by sandstorms?"
What is the purpose of planting trees? It is to prevent wind erosion and stabilize sand dunes.
Only with enough trees can we protect our city and prevent our land from turning into sand.
Think about it, if we let the sandstorms continue to spread...
Will there come a day when...
While we were sleeping, our fields were buried by sandstorms, and our houses were also buried by sandstorms.
And those of us sleeping inside may never wake up again without even realizing it.
As for what it means to not wake up, I don't need to elaborate, do I? You should understand.
So what if everyone runs away?
The land is gone, the house is gone, and even the meager savings I had accumulated throughout my life for my funeral are gone.
How are we supposed to survive? Think about it, everyone.
Okay, a combination of deception, intimidation, and finally some coaxing.
In Zhao Qingshan's Ge'er City, the enthusiasm of the people for planting trees and creating forests is at an all-time high.
Even more so, they planted trees around their own fields to ensure safety.
Furthermore, they paid for the tree seedlings themselves.
Compared to his two sons, Zhao Changgeng's city of Kanerna was much more severely affected by desertification.
Zhao Qingyan could earn tens of thousands of taels of silver just by selling tree seedlings to Kanerna City.
Unfortunately, Kanerna City was very poor, and Zhao Changgeng couldn't immediately have the money to pay Zhao Qingyan's bill.
What to do then? Just take something to pay off the debt.
Zhao Qingyan was speechless. "Uncle, is this how you trick your niece? I'm impressed."
Despite saying she was breaking off the friendship, Zhao Qingyan still toured the spinning workshop that Zhao Changgeng had set up.
The locals seem to have really skillful hands.
The people of Kanerna City spin thread finer than those from other places.
He then decided to invest in the city of Kanerna, buying the workshop and the various threads spun in it.
Public workshops were transformed into private ones in the blink of an eye.
Not only did Zhao Qingyan not get her money back for the saplings she provided, but she also had to pay the workers in the workshop their monthly wages.
If it weren't for the fact that the person who tricked her was her uncle, Zhao Qingyan would have already thrown a punch.
"There's nothing I can do, he's my love, he's my love, don't be angry." That's how Zhao Qingyan comforted herself.
In order not to offend his niece, Zhao Changgeng was such a sycophant that he didn't hesitate to offer up his wife.
Wang Caixia was overjoyed ever since Zhao Qingyan came.
He would cook different delicious meals for Zhao Qingyan every day.
Zhao Qingyan then noticed that Wang Caixia was now spending all her time in the back office.
Aside from managing those few servants and taking care of my uncle's three meals a day, I had nothing else to do.
I can't help but feel sorry for my aunt.
"Aunt, do you get bored staying in this back office all day?"
If you're feeling bored, why not think of doing something to make a living?
Auntie, you're a great cook, and our family used to run a food stall. Auntie, why don't you consider opening another food stall in this or that city?
Selling steamed buns, mantou (steamed bread), or even grilled skewers is all viable options.
As Zhao Qingyan spoke, her aunt's eyes lit up, then dimmed again.
"But Auntie learned all her skills from you."
How can my aunt use the skills she learned from you to make money?
That would be the act of a despicable person.
Zhao Qingyan was eating when she almost choked to death by Wang Caixia's remarks.
"Auntie, are you still the smart, lovely, and straightforward auntie I used to know? Who taught you these old-fashioned sayings?"
Aunt, did your uncle say something like "a gentleman loves money, but he earns it in a proper way"?
Don't let his high-sounding words blind you.
Aunt, just do what you're supposed to do and don't pay attention to what Uncle says.
How could someone as upright as him betray his own niece?
I came to this city of Kan'er because I jumped into his pit.
Auntie, the reason I was able to teach that skill to everyone was because we were all family.
Even though they've separated now, they just live separately; it doesn't mean their family ties have been severed.
So, Auntie, if you want to open a shop, then go ahead and do it.
If your aunt doesn't have enough money, I'll lend it to you.
Wang Caixia affectionately patted Zhao Qingyan's head.
"I haven't spoiled my niece for nothing. Come to think of it, that makes sense. How could I have been fooled by your uncle?"
Wang Caixia fell into deep thought, and Zhao Qingyan did not disturb her.
He buried his head in his food and finished eating, wiping his mouth clean. "My aunt's cooking is still the best."
Wang Caixia smiled and said, "Yes, I'm glad you like it. Whatever you want to eat, your aunt will make it for you."
Zhao Qingyan shook her head.
"No, come here as a tourist, so of course we should eat the local specialties."
"If your aunt has decided what kind of business she wants to start, just let me know if she needs anything. Anything I can get, I'll take care of."
Time is tight and the task is heavy.
Zhao Qingyan needs to hurry up and convert those spun threads into money as quickly as possible.
Zhao Qingyan decided on the threads that were spun.
It needs to be dyed, and then knitted to create sweaters of various styles.
The low labor costs and abundant raw materials here make it an excellent choice for developing handicrafts.
In addition, the local people's clothing is very distinctive.
If we combine all of these, we're sure to make a fortune.
Of course, in order not to affect her progress, Zhao Qingyan needed to send a chief steward to Huicui Pavilion via eagle teleportation.
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