Chapter 124 Don’t cheat
That night, Diao naturally did not return to the village. She took away so many pickles that it might take several days to sell them.
Although there is no one in charge, the work still needs to be done.
Chen Chunxing has always been a man of action.
Before leaving for the county town the next day, she gathered the few craftsmen in the village. Although they had drawn lots to decide who would serve in the military, everyone tacitly agreed to keep the most useful people.
They are gone, but their families are still here. It doesn't matter if they suffer a little or are tired, as long as the village is still there, there is hope.
Only when you have something in mind can you run faster on the battlefield.
After Chen Chunxing explained his intention, Gong Er looked puzzled and asked, "Are you saying that we should melt this iron pot and make a flat-bottomed pot?"
"Yes, a round frying pan with a fire underneath."
"I think I understand what you mean...but is it worth setting up a blacksmith shop just for an iron pot?"
"It's worth it," Chen Chunxing said confidently, winking mysteriously a few times. "Even though I can only make one pot now, that might not be the case in the future. It's just like the pottery workshop in our village. Once you have the tools, you'll naturally have no shortage of good things."
Gong Er seemed to understand, but he finally understood one thing: the eldest daughter of the Shen family never made a mistake in what she said, and she never lost money in the business she wanted to do!
After all, it’s the village’s public property and it’s public money, so there’s nothing we can’t do.
The big iron pot that the Shen family took out was confiscated from Yao Asi's house. Diao originally planned to take it to the city to exchange for money, but later found out that her granddaughter was much richer than she thought, so she put it in the kitchen for the time being.
Now preparing to set up a stall in the county town, Chen Chunxing thought about it and decided to start with the most down-to-earth snacks, and to make this, a frying pan is indispensable.
The iron ore hidden in the back mountain will be mined sooner or later, so setting up a blacksmith shop is a way to make preparations in advance.
There is never too many ways to make money.
When the villagers first heard the news, they were a little confused. Although there was no ban on iron in this dynasty, "iron" was a rare thing.
Especially at the border, where all supplies must be sent to the front line, it is even rarer.
It’s easy to build a blacksmith shop, but what’s the use of it after it’s done?
Just as he was struggling between emotion and reason, he heard Chen Chunxing say nonchalantly, "By the way, I just received a big order from the military camp for 2,000 kilograms of pickles. Someone will come to pick them up in three days. Everyone, get ready."
The sheer amount of silver dazzled everyone's eyes.
Six coins for one ounce of pickles, that's one hundred and twenty ounces of silver.
Even if the Shen family takes the lion's share, they can probably still get one or two taels of silver.
You know, I made a lot of money at the temple fair a few days ago, and it hasn't been that long...
Isn't this money too easy to earn?
Even though they had calculated it dozens of times in their minds, they were still frightened and immediately stopped talking and just listened to Chen Chunxing's instructions.
What does it matter if she can get big orders from the military camp and get some iron?
Even if someone told them now that the eldest daughter of the Shen family was capable of anything, no one would doubt it.
After arranging everything, Chen Chunxing met Wu Qing on his way home. The unfortunate kid had his foot stuck in a mud pit. He struggled for a long time before he pulled out his heavy shoes. The mud was up to his ankles. His face was full of confusion, disgust and helplessness. He held on to the wall, limping and sighing.
Chen Chunxing found it funny and waved at him: "Come here!"
Wu Qing hesitated for a moment, then walked over reluctantly. Before he could open his mouth, his face flushed red with embarrassment, and he stammered, "Sister Shen, what do you want to talk to me about? I have to go back and wash my shoes. After that, I have to accompany Dongbao to watch the hens hatching eggs..."
Not changing shoes, but washing shoes.
The difference of one word is enough to express the pain.
"Your elder sister is with my grandma on some important business. You can stay at my house for the time being. It just so happens that the third brother still has a few pairs of old shoes." Chen Chunxing gestured for Wu Qing to follow him.
He is only one year younger than Shen Mingqiu, and both of them are short and thin, so the clothes should fit him.
The boy developed late and did not get enough nutrition, so when eight-year-old Wu Qing and four-year-old Chen Yandong played together, they looked like two good friends and there was no sense of incongruity.
Chen Mingqiu matured earlier and didn't like to hang out with them. Although he didn't like reading, he still had to hold a book in his hand all day and pretend to read it for his elder sister.
Thinking of his own brat, Chen Chunxing glanced at the person beside him and asked softly, "Are you adapting well here?"
Wu Qing nodded.
Seeing that he was very restrained, Chen Chunxing asked again: "My little fourth son didn't cause you any trouble, did he?"
Wu Qing hurriedly shook his head and stammered: "Dongbao is very good and takes good care of me. I, I caused him trouble..."
Chen Chunxing was quite helpless.
Ever since the child was frightened by a pack of wolves, he has been rather introverted. Apart from talking to his family, he basically has no contact with outsiders.
As time goes by, psychological problems are inevitable.
One silly child is enough! She doesn't want to see two children sticking their butts out to watch a hen hatching eggs in a few years.
How stressful it is for the hens...
Soon they arrived at the Shen family residence. Shen Mingqiu was holding a book and strolling back and forth at the gate.
Seeing this, Chen Chunxing sneered, but when he walked up to him, the expression on his face changed, becoming gentle and amiable. Chen Mingqiu was startled and immediately became alert.
"What? He peed in his pants? Don't blame me for this..."
Wu Qing's face was so red it could almost turn as red as a wolf peach.
"That's mud!"
Shen Chunxing patted the back of Shen Mingqiu's head, asked someone to find a pair of clean shoes for Wu Qing, and went to get some hot water.
"I always feel like there's something else waiting for me..."
Chen Mingqiu stared at Wu Qing washing his feet with his peach blossom eyes. His once sallow face was now rosy and he finally had the outline of a handsome man.
"I'm your sister, how could I cheat you?" Chen Chunxing smiled more kindly.
"..." Shen Mingqiu swallowed his saliva and wanted to say, "If you have something to say, just tell me directly. How can I not listen? There's no need to do this. It makes me look so stupid!"
After all, only a fool would believe that she wouldn't cheat anyone.
"From now on, you should teach Wu Qing more. I will find a way to get you some books for the imperial examination."
This sentence made both children look up.
Shen Mingqiu frowned: "You want him to pursue a career in government?"
Chen Chunxing corrected: "Not just him, it should be you two."
Shen Mingqiu pursed his lips, his eyes revealing a hint of stubbornness.
The atmosphere was inexplicably tense.
Wu Qing looked at this and that, hesitated again and again, and finally whispered a reminder: "Criminals cannot participate in the imperial examination..."
Chen Chunxing looked at him, then took a step back and whispered, "Studying may not be the best way out, but it can give you the opportunity to choose. The more you know, the more choices you can make. Don't wait until the opportunity comes and regret not preparing earlier."
"I'm not forcing you to take the imperial examination. I just hope that when you grow up, you'll be able to choose the path you most want to take."
Wu Qing was confused, but from the look on Sister Shen's face, he could sense the care and love she gave him, just like his own sister. He clenched his fists nervously and replied weakly, "I'll try my best! I'll study with Dongbao, and he'll work hard too!"
Chen Chunxing: “…”
This is very embarrassing.
The logic she talked about did not include Little Fourth Brother!
There is a kind of person who is blessed by heaven. When they finally get wise, they can run rampant. But before they get wise, it is useless to teach them anything!
Shen Chunxing glanced at Shen Mingqiu sympathetically, mumbling: "As long as you are happy..."
Shen Mingqiu: “…”
He doesn't look happy at all!
However, Chen Chunxing no longer had the time to care about it. As he said, only children make choices, she always makes decisions arbitrarily.
It took quite a while, and by the time we reached the county town, it was almost noon.
The two of them were already waiting at the market entrance.
One stands like a wooden stake, the other squats like a big rock, and with a little rain, they can perform a sad drama.
"Why are you here again?"
Before Chen Chunxing could stand firm, Mao Ping showed a smile that was uglier than crying.
"There's a visitor to the mansion... I heard he's from the capital!"
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