Chapter 44
"So there are people who are willing to give up their original positions and endure the verbal attacks from those guys?"
When he unfolded the silk in his hand, what caught his eye was not some sarcastic words, but a very simple self-introduction, which even briefly mentioned at the end that he was willing to join in.
Wen Yi was a little surprised. Although she and Yao Wenjun had not discussed it, many people still looked down on her, and even her subordinates were always reprimanded by the so-called "righteous" relatives.
In their view, many people are not worthy of living a normal life like them, a group of people with status. They should be busy all their lives, have no time for themselves, and should not have the opportunity to come into contact with knowledge that was originally only mastered by a small number of people.
At the beginning, Wen Yi would still look at these things, but after a long time he became a little tired of them. Many people even used the paper produced and sold in Pingyi.
Originally, these books and papers were sold at low prices for promotion, but in the end, all of these things were bought up at low prices by those so-called "noble people", which was contrary to the original idea. Those people did not need such low-priced things but still held them in their hands.
After confirming this from the people of several caravans, Wen Yi simply asked the original papermaking workshop to adjust the material ratio and use things like tongde wood core to make something close to cotton paper to serve as daily paper.
The market for this thing was unexpectedly good. Wen Yi originally thought that since it was not cheap and was not a necessity, only a small number of people would buy it. However, he did not expect that it would become really popular after being promoted. Only then did Wen Yi realize that people in Pingyi had been suffering from wood chips for a long time.
Reducing the amount of paper sold outside brought Wen Yi another wave of notoriety.
Their reputations outside were probably already terrible, having been criticized several times by those celebrities. She had originally thought that those who came today were also trying to use her to gain reputation, gain a good name, and increase their value in the so-called circle, but after seeing the visiting card, she seemed to have some sincerity.
Song Jin turned his head and glanced at the name above, a little surprised.
"Do you know him?" Wen Yi asked.
Song Jin nodded, then shook his head. "If the place of origin listed above is correct, then I know him, but I've never met him."
She could be considered a clan sister, but she was more than a generation older than Song Jin. She hadn't been in touch with her since she packed her bags and left, so apart from a few younger generations, they hadn't been in touch for a long time.
Song Jin was able to hear about it because this cousin seemed to be extremely capable. She had all the scattered things in her hands and had made many enemies in the local area.
Consolidating power through marriage is the most common thing. Now that this sister has sent a visiting card, I don’t know what she is planning to do.
"I've only heard about it, but judging from the rumors, they seem to be on the same page as us."
Wen Yi said, "That's a good thing. I originally wanted to find a few people from the academy to go out and train with me first, but after checking a few days ago, I found that it's not the right time yet."
Many people's knowledge has exceeded the average level, but they are still unfamiliar with general affairs. Many of them even look down on ordinary classmates - after all, most of the literate ones are from poor families. They may not care about these things when times are tough, but once they have enough food and clothing, they will always bring out their original bad habits.
Including but not limited to criticizing certain courses, Sang Yu originally wanted to keep the peace, but He Xuan shook his head, and after persuading him once and twice, he directly reported to Qingli.
He knew very well that Wen Yi and Yao Wenjun would not support these guys who would hinder their future actions for nothing. Instead of taking action later and making their already bad reputation worse, it would be better to expel them early and save themselves some worries.
After hearing this, Yao Wenjun also agreed very much, although she didn't care much about it. Instead of spending money and food to support this group of dissenters, it would be better to reward her subordinates more. At least they were really fighting.
What was surprising was the younger students. Apart from Amu and the others, there were a few other kids who were very talented in general affairs or accounting.
Write down these names and observe for a few months. If there are no problems, you can move on to the next stage.
Wen Yi took the time to meet Song Jin's cousin. This person looked capable and spoke simply and directly. As soon as she sat down, she told her the purpose of her visit.
She was tired of the feeling of always being behind the scenes. Although she could grasp the real interests, she was still looked down upon by those who did not know the truth.
Even those who tried to survive under her always said something unpleasant behind her back. Over time, the life that was once acceptable became intolerable.
She had hit a wall several times before, all because of her identity. The best treatment she could get was to be a mascot, which was not what she wanted.
Wen Yi and Yao Wenjun could both afford what she wanted, but being the head of a region wasn't something she could achieve simply by expressing her own wishes. Ambition was a good thing, but it was difficult to judge whether what someone said matched their own true intentions.
"Yes, but you will stay in Pingyi for the next few months. If you truly possess the talent you just described, I will grant you your wish."
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The first group of people who went out from the academy to participate in the practice packed their bags and set off when spring plowing began.
The destination of this trip is naturally where Yao Wenjun is. Only there can one have the opportunity to experience the construction process from scratch.
Yao Wenjun was naturally very happy when he received Wen Yi's letter. He had dealt with all those restless guys in the winter, and now he needed someone to help him do some things. He could also clean up the few small forces nearby to prevent the remaining guys from making a comeback.
"It's really timely." Yao Wenjun handed the letter to the person in charge beside him. The man took a closer look and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
God knows how he managed to survive these past few months. It would have been fine if he didn't help much with the affairs, but Yao Wenjun would always go out and find things to do, adding to their already heavy workload. If Yao Wenjun hadn't made them unable to fight even with one hand, they would have quit long ago.
Of course, this is just an angry remark. When seeing the salary and various subsidies every half a day, the resentment can be temporarily suppressed.
The students who came this time had all been tested. The letter that Wen Yi handed over also included a brief list of the areas in which these people were good at. Several leaders gathered together to discuss who would lead which one.
Yao Wenjun took the opportunity to walk out and stretch his muscles on the newly renovated training ground.
Finally, I have some free time without being nagged.
When I arrived at the open space, I found that there was also someone in this area. The long hammer in his hand was so powerful that he seemed to be invincible.
Seeing this, she also felt a bit of fighting spirit, picked up the spear she was practicing with and rushed forward. The weapons in the hands of the two collided with a bang. The dull sound scared the soldiers who were practicing on the straw man in the distance, and they all turned around to look at the two guys fighting.
In the end, Yao Wenjun won by a small margin, but he was extremely tired. After throwing the spear back on the rack, he picked up the water bag and took several gulps before he felt better.
"I haven't seen you for half a month. The general's martial arts have improved even more."
Yao Wenjun smiled.
The man on the other side, who was holding the ground with a long hammer, took a moment to catch his breath and finally sighed, "Not as good as you."
This person was none other than the general who had initially fought against Yao Wenjun in Pingyi. The man who had given him "advice" had long been taken to an unknown city, but General Yao Wenjun had kept him in the army.
First of all, this guy has extraordinary combat power, and his military tactics are much better than those guys, so he can play a significant role in various battles.
The problem is that it is too dangerous to leave this person in other places. A guy who is easily influenced by others is too easy to be instigated. Yao Wenjun himself is sure that he can at least fight with others to a draw. If he stays in Pingyi and something really happens, I am afraid that few people can stop him.
In terms of experience, this general is actually stronger, but his health is now declining, while Yao Wenjun has not yet reached the peak of his martial arts.
"That's not true. I've never seen the general wield this long hammer before. He's become so proficient in it in such a short time. I'm sure he'll improve even more with time."
Ever since Yao Wenjun captured all the remaining troops, the general seemed to have put down a burden. Originally, he was rarely seen in the training ground.
The general shook his head and said nothing more.
The soldiers who were watching the fun had already resumed their daily training after being scolded. Yao Wenjun walked over to take a look. Under the leadership of the veteran soldiers, the newly recruited group finally looked like a decent group. Regardless of their fighting ability, at least they did not look like the farmers who were temporarily recruited.
Only such a team has the ability to overcome difficulties and obstacles, which is what Yao Wenjun has always insisted on.
Some of the soldiers who had been separated from the front lines due to injuries came to serve as instructors, while others learned basic first aid and became semi-medics. Those with more serious injuries received compensation and learned survival skills in various workshops.
It is precisely because of the relatively complete system arranged by Wen Yi that the soldiers under his command are now much stronger than those of other forces.
The rewards for armor-cutting in other places are actually more like empty promises. After all, it is almost impossible for an ordinary soldier without sharp weapons and armor to kill a general who is protected by layers of leather armor.
But what Wen Yi and Yao Wenjun give you is something that you can actually see. You don’t have to fantasize or rely on luck. You can get it just by following the steps.
After several years of breeding, farming livestock have been barely promoted, and with the addition of agricultural tools, most land can be reclaimed and cultivated in a relatively short period of time.
Fertilizers fermented from various wastes and kitchen waste have been used in most places. Combined with the ability to breed and preserve seeds, the land yield is much higher than in previous years. Except for the difficulty of driving away birds in autumn every year, at other times, seeing the lush land makes one feel happy.
Yao Wenjun collected unique plants wherever he went, and many high-ranking families planted rare plants in their gardens, imported from foreign countries or even across the ocean. Some were of little use, while others had high economic value.
She wasn't entirely clear on this, but Wen Yi had some understanding. Pingyi also had a small department dedicated to managing agricultural affairs, and Wen Yi had handed someone there a booklet documenting the characteristics and morphology of certain important cash crops. Yao Wenjun naturally had one as well, but some crops were impossible to distinguish until they were ripe.
The seeds and crops brought back by the caravan were very surprising. After obtaining the cultivation knowledge from Wen Yi, Amu and others boldly tried them in the experimental fields next to the academy. Most of the results were not good, but there were still some interesting gains, which were all written into the summary of that year.
Wen Yi sighed when he learned that Yao Wenjun was going out again.
Every time they say they are just clearing out the bandits still roaming around, but as the fighting goes on, more cities will be created, and they will have to send more people to build them. I just hope that this time it can be done before the end of spring plowing, otherwise the newly occupied cities will require the allocation of resources from other places this year.
The loss during transportation is too great, so there is no way to supply the troops attacking the city. At other times, the less transportation possible, the better.
But she still prepared those resources, she couldn't just ignore them.
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