Chapter 362 Welfare
Jiang Tangtang said, "Nan'an is still too far away. It's not convenient for us to manage it, and we may not have the time for it at the moment. It would be better to let my second brother take charge. I believe that with his ability, he will definitely develop Nan'an into a prosperous and strong place."
Zhou Lei's abilities are certainly outstanding, and he has managed Nan'an very well over the past six months.
He is loyal enough now, but who can guarantee that he will not be blinded by power and remain loyal over time when he manages a country on behalf of others?
She doesn't like to test people.
Because she felt that few people could stand the test.
It would be better to prevent such things from happening early on.
Nan'an has a special geographical location. If Lu Shili wants to achieve great things or explore a wider world, Nan'an will be a good stepping stone.
The two ladies were now on the same page. As soon as Jiang Tangtang started talking, Lu Shiyan understood the deeper meaning she was trying to convey. He smiled, pinched her cheek, and said, "You're really thoughtful."
Jiang Tangtang opened her eyes and glared at him angrily, "Don't pinch me, you woke me up from my sleep."
Seeing her cute appearance, Lu Shiyan wanted to bully her severely. However, thinking that there was no medicine, now was not a good time to get pregnant.
Finally, he sighed inwardly, covered her with the quilt and said, "Go to sleep! I'll go watch outside for a while."
Jiang Tangtang said, "Don't work too late, go to bed early."
Lu Shiyan's blood was boiling at this moment, so how could he sleep? However, to prevent her from worrying, he nodded and said, "Just for a while, just walk for a while and think about things."
After hearing what he said, Jiang Tangtang ignored him and closed her eyes and fell asleep.
In fact, after Jiang Tangtang fell asleep, Lu Shiyan carried the farm tools out of the villa, swinging the hoe and squandering his extra energy in the fields.
Seeing that it was almost dawn, he picked some fresh fruits and vegetables and returned to the villa.
When Jiang Tangtang woke up, he had already taken a shower and prepared breakfast.
Looking at the fresh fruits and side dishes on the table, then at his wet hair, Jiang Tangtang said, "You didn't sleep all night last night, did you?"
Lu Shiyan had to choose between admitting it honestly and making her feel distressed or not letting her worry, and he finally chose the latter.
"It's just that there's no bedroom on the second floor." He said, "Hurry up and wash up and come over to eat. If the noodles get mushy, they won't taste good."
Jiang Tangtang grabbed his shoulders, stood on tiptoe, and looked at his face carefully. Lu Shiyan lowered his eyes and kissed her.
Jiang Tangtang quickly covered her mouth and said, "I haven't brushed my teeth yet."
Lu Shiyan smiled and said, "I don't dislike you."
Jiang Tangtang didn't even look at him and turned and ran away.
Lu Shiyan curled his lips as he looked at her back.
In the bathroom, Jiang Tangtang was holding an electric toothbrush and preparing to brush her teeth. Looking at the obviously frizzy toothbrush head, she sighed inwardly.
Because of the special aura of the space, the electrical appliances in the villa are very durable. However, consumable products like toothbrush heads are not so durable.
Although she tried her best to take good care of them over the years, she still used up all the toothbrush heads she had saved before she traveled through time.
If you want to use a toothbrush next time, you have to make it yourself.
In fact, the shampoo, soap and other things I bought before traveling through time had long been used up.
What she uses now is also homemade.
While brushing her teeth with a toothbrush head that had already frizzed, Jiang Tangtang was thinking to herself that after the new year, she would ask someone to study the making of toothbrushes and then open a daily necessities workshop.
While brushing her teeth, Jiang Tangtang was thinking about the preparations needed to produce toothbrushes in ancient times.
She was easily focused when she was thinking about something. Before she knew it, several minutes had passed. She was still holding the electric toothbrush, looking at herself in the mirror in a daze.
"Haven't you finished washing your hands yet?" Lu Shiyan cooked the noodles and brought them to the table. He came out and saw that she hadn't come out yet, so he went to the bathroom to look for her.
He put his arms around her waist from behind, "What are you thinking about?"
Jiang Tangtang spit out a mouthful of foam, "I'm thinking about opening a workshop to produce toothbrushes after the New Year."
"I'm afraid the people in Lingnan can't make the toothbrush you use."
"Who said I should make something like this? I said I just want to make a toothbrush that's slightly better than the ones you usually buy out there."
The toothbrushes of this era were hard and rough. Jiang Tangtang had the opportunity to use them a few times, and her gums were almost bruised by them.
The head of her electric toothbrush is bald, and she can still use it for a while, but it will eventually run out.
In order to no longer have to worry about not having a comfortable toothbrush to use in the future, she has to vigorously develop technology.
"Let's go eat first. We can start the workshop after the new year." Lu Shiyan's eyes fell on the hairy head of her electric toothbrush and decided to study it carefully when he was free to see if he could make a similar one to replace it.
After dinner, the two left the space.
"I'm going to Lingnan and picking up Doctor Xue to celebrate the New Year." Lu Shiyan reported his whereabouts to Jiang Tangtang.
Jiang Tangtang always felt that there was a deeper meaning behind his words "take over from Dr. Xue".
Thinking about their conversation before going to bed last night, she glanced at him.
Lu Shiyan smiled and left.
Because he was accompanied by Zhou Lei and other officials returning from Nan'an, Lu Shiyan did not use a cuckoo but took a boat.
After Lu Shiyan left, Jiang Tangtang returned to the space.
Although the drought has now ended, supplies are still in short supply.
In addition to performance evaluation and promotion, she plans to provide some more practical benefits to the officials under her.
The space is not affected by drought, and there is plenty of space for fruits, tea and other things that are very scarce outside.
Jiang Tangtang didn't dare give the fresh fruit as welfare to the officials below her, but she thought she could give some raisins and tea leaves to those who had made outstanding contributions this year.
Jiang Tangtang put the raisins and tea leaves into the porcelain jars that she had prepared earlier.
In addition to tea and dried fruits, there are also sea rice, duck eggs, etc. as welfare distribution during the New Year.
Sea rice and duck eggs are products from outside the space. Since they are distributed in large quantities, Jiang Tangtang doesn't have to prepare them personally. She just needs to arrange them.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, Yuan San began to distribute benefits to officials in Lingnan and other places.
After the plague, Jiang Tangtang hadn't let them be around for quite some time. This time, when Yuan San came back, he was much calmer than before.
After the 28th day of the 12th lunar month, officials from many departments will start their annual leave, but some departments cannot even rest on New Year's Eve.
For those who cannot take a holiday during the New Year and have to stick to their posts, Jiang Tangtang learned from modern methods and paid them triple their salary.
Of course, not everyone has the dried fruits and tea from the space.
Apart from close confidants like the General Staff, there are only officials with outstanding political achievements like Zhou Lei, or people like Cao Lesheng who have made significant contributions.
Cao Lesheng cherished the benefits sent by Jiang Tangtang and carefully put away the jar of tea.
He was not used to eating snacks, so he asked Mrs. Cao to take the other jar of dried fruits to his eldest grandson Cao Jiancheng.
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