Gu Qishen greatly admired He Yuhan's abilities; her observations and analyses were very insightful. He believed that if He Yuhan were in his position, she would do an even better job.
Gu Qishen sighed and said, "The situations you described are all real. Right now, we can only take it one step at a time. The first thing we need to solve is the problem of food and clothing. If we can't even meet our basic needs, the number of poultry and livestock that need to be fed, such as chickens and pigs, simply won't increase. If people don't have enough to eat, where will we get the food to feed them?"
He Zhenhua said, "The geographical environment of Beili Village is good, and the per capita arable land area is also acceptable, but the grain yield here is very low. Fortunately, it is spring-like all year round here, so we can grow one more crop than in the north, and there is also a relatively abundant supply of wild vegetables and other food. Although it is delicious but not filling, we can at least eat until we are half full. I have already inquired about all this with Uncle Gao."
In areas with many mountains and hills, the average arable land per person is even less, making it harder to feed everyone.
Han Yixian listened to the conversation and looked at the lush grass before him, saying, "If there were more side dishes, the amount of grain consumed would decrease accordingly. It seems that we currently have too few types and quantities of food. People don't have enough oil and fat in their stomachs, so their appetites are naturally larger, and with low grain production, there's simply not enough to eat."
To improve this situation, we must first increase grain production and also enrich people's food supply by increasing the variety and quantity of non-staple foods.
This will allow the market to circulate quickly, benefiting everyone and creating a virtuous cycle.
Gu Qishen nodded and said, "You're right, but it's easier said than done."
Han Yixian said, "Then let's start with one village, one township, one county. We'll see results eventually."
Gu Qishen said, "I'll talk to Uncle Gao tonight. If Uncle Gao is interested, then we can use Beili Village as a pilot project."
Upon hearing this, Han Yixian shook his head and said, "I don't agree with making Beili Village too conspicuous. The elders came here to live in seclusion, so we should try to avoid attracting outside attention and reduce unnecessary trouble. Even if Beili Village wants to develop, it should do so discreetly and not be publicized."
You can use other villages as pilot sites. If those other villages develop, even if Beili Village becomes wealthy in the future, it won't stand out too much.
Han Yixian knew the future direction of the situation, and that it was not advisable for these people to be too flamboyant; maintaining a stable and low profile was the most important thing.
Gu Qishen realized he had oversimplified things and said, "It was my oversight. Uncle He and the others came here to find some peace and quiet, so it's indeed not advisable to let Beili Village attract too much attention. Let's go back and discuss it, and see if we can find two suitable villages."
Beili Village could also receive support, but it won't be used as a pilot village.
After taking a stroll, everyone went home. He Yuhan still had to unpack her luggage and put some things back in their places for future convenience.
Both children slept with their father at night, while Gu Qishen and He Zhenhua stayed at the He family's house.
He Yuhan and Han Yixian's room has a large bed made up of several bed boxes pushed together, which can easily sleep four or five people. This way, the couple and their child won't feel crowded. They might have more children in the future, so the bed was made a bit bigger in advance.
Since there were plenty of bedding at home, He Yuhan put an extra layer on the bed to make it softer.
When the new house was first completed, He Yuhan had some new bedding made, and several quilts were provided for each room. She brought some more from City C this time, so there were plenty of bedding available.
That evening, Han Yi heated a lot of water so that everyone could take a bath and wash away the dust of their journey.
After taking a shower, He Yuhan made milk for the child and asked Han Yi to feed the child first. After feeding the child, Han Yi played with the child for a while. Seeing that the child was sleepy, He Yuhan put the child at the back of the bed and coaxed the child to sleep.
Han Yixian lay down next to He Yuhan and watched his wife gently pat their son to sleep. He felt peaceful and at ease, and his whole body relaxed.
He turned to the side, propping his head up with one hand, and said, "It wouldn't be bad if we lived a pastoral life here. It would be peaceful and tranquil, and we wouldn't have to think about those scheming and backstabbing things."
He Yuhan gently patted the child and said, "I'm afraid that if we want to live a peaceful life, others won't let us. In order for our parents to live a peaceful life, we must have our own bargaining chips, so that even if someone wants to deal with us, we will have to be wary."
Han Yixian sighed and said, "Now the Han family has completely withdrawn from the capital, and on the surface, all of the Han family's assets have been donated. I'm just afraid that some people won't believe it and will keep bothering us. Some people certainly won't believe that such a large family like the Han family has lost all its wealth, and there will definitely be people who still have designs on the Han family's assets."
He Yuhan snorted and said, "We've already hidden here. If anyone still won't let go, then we won't be polite. We won't offend others unless they offend us. If anyone is blind enough to keep bothering us, then we'll just wipe them out."
Han Yixian laughed upon hearing his wife's domineering words, "That's right. With my wife around, if anyone is blind enough to run into us, they won't get away with it."
Oh my, how lucky I am to have married such a capable and beautiful wife, who also gave me a healthy baby boy. This just shows how incredibly lucky I am! In your words, I'm definitely a winner in life!
He Yuhan chuckled, "You're just bragging. I only gave you the chance because I felt sorry for you later, otherwise you'd probably still be somewhere. Maybe I would have married someone else long ago."
Han Yixian immediately objected, rushing to He Yuhan's side and hugging her from behind, saying, "That won't do. You can't marry anyone but me. Even if you do, I'll take you away from you."
Ever since I fell in love with you, I swore I wouldn't want anyone but you. If I can't marry you, I'd rather stay single forever. Otherwise, I wouldn't have left Kyoto for City C, only to meet you again. This proves we're destined for each other, belonging only to one another.
As He Yuhan listened to Han Yixian's words, she recalled how Han Yixian in her previous life had remained single until his death. She was incredibly grateful that she had a second chance to rekindle her relationship with Han Yixian and to ensure that he could live a happy life this time, instead of dying young and lonely like in her previous life.
He Yuhan turned around and hugged Han Yixian, resting her head on Han Yixian's chest, her nose a little sore as she said, "I will stay by your side for the rest of my life, and we will live happily ever after."
Han Yixian saw that the child was already asleep, and of course he wouldn't remain unmoved by his wife's advances. They hadn't been together for a long time during their journey, and now that they were settled, Han Yixian certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity to be intimate with his wife.
The couple took their child directly into the space, settled the child in, and then spent a passionate night together. Satisfied, Han Yixian was in high spirits the next day, bustling around the house, seemingly with inexhaustible energy.
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