"The Farmer's Fat Wife" - Fat Men Are All Potential Stocks (Part 20)...
Three years is not a short time. In Huaizhou, grain can be harvested six times a year. The Hua family also welcomed a new member. Hua gave birth to a daughter in July. In romance novels, the female supporting character's ability to give birth to a daughter is indeed reliable. Ye Xiqing was very satisfied.
This one is enough for now. Let's give my husband an egg to prevent him from getting pregnant again in a short time.
Even if you still want to have children, wait a few years. By then, your husband will be old, and you won't be able to find a suitable match for him. Don't think that far ahead.
If he disagrees, banish him from the royal family.
The lives of royalty are precious and cannot be compromised in any way.
A man who could easily harm the female lead's body has no right to stay in the royal family and serve the nobles.
Hua Qiyue: ...
Hua Qiyue's husband: ...
Hua Qiyue and her husband had a good relationship. She continued to take care of him even after the uprising, and the child was born to him. She never expected Ye Xiqing to say such a thing.
Hua Qiyue's husband naturally made trouble for her, hoping she would plead with the Heavenly King on her behalf.
However, Hua Qiyue still wanted to inherit Ye Xiqing's estate, so of course she wouldn't go against Ye Xiqing's wishes.
She could only look helplessly at her husband, thinking, "Can't you just put up with this? You have a child now, what are you afraid of?"
I'm not a faithless person, and I definitely won't let you down in the future.
Hua Qiyue's husband was naturally unwilling, but he was even more unwilling to divorce Hua Qiyue and become a commoner.
Finally, after being persuaded by all parties, he had no choice but to compromise and went to the clinic for surgery.
Although they're all eggs, giving them to humans certainly can't be the same as giving them to pigs.
The anesthesia and disinfection are all provided, the pain is minimal, and the recovery is quick. This is also a difference between matriarchal and masculine societies.
There's something ironic about patriarchal rule: they need people, yet they're unwilling to treat women well, and they don't value the children they give birth to.
For a considerable period of time, women were given birth and then left to die whenever they were not pregnant.
It wasn't until the end of feudal society that people realized children's dosages of medication should not be the same as adults', and it wasn't until modern times that contraceptive technology was invented.
Therefore, I completely fail to understand people who ask what will happen to the population as soon as the patriarchal system is abolished.
For thousands of years, children and mothers have died casually, and in an environment where contraception and pediatrics are not taken seriously, what positive contribution can such an environment possibly make to the population?
Is there any difference between having five children, two surviving and one mother dying, and having two children who are well-cared for and both survive, with the mother also surviving?
The latter also has an extra healthy adult mother who has already undergone natural selection.
A mother's resilience in surviving that environment is far more valuable than that of a child who might not even survive.
If you want men to unconditionally deprive women of their reproductive value and the fruits of their labor, just say so. Why do you have to find a seemingly legitimate reason?
The method to increase the population was to kill female infants, to respect men, to regard childbirth as filthy, and to not only fail to develop reproductive medicine during women's reproductive years, but also to use all sorts of underhanded tricks to harm women.
Anyone who can come up with this kind of logic must have some brains.
Since Ye Xiqing advocates for female supremacy, it is impossible for her not to vigorously develop medical technology. Huaizhou guarantees at least two medical clinics in each area and recruits doctors.
Why two clinics? It gives doctors a chance to take turns on vacation. The two clinics stagger their holidays to ensure that one clinic is always open and that doctors at each clinic have time off.
In matriarchal societies, the most important thing is the safety of women's childbirth. Developing medical treatments that benefit women will earn one a promotion and higher rank.
If a woman dies during childbirth in a district, the district's officials and doctors will be investigated, and cases will be opened even if there are no victims in the childbirth death.
In the countryside, if a woman becomes pregnant, she can report to the government and enjoy free medical care. The child can also enjoy this benefit until the age of nine.
After giving birth, one gains the skill of childbirth. When the imperial court is selecting something, if the competition is not fierce, one can be directly admitted; if the competition is fierce, one will receive extra points.
A group that treats childbirth as a burden, constantly saying that childbirth will delay things, yet postpones the death of a person for three years, always thinking about how to behave after death, must have no respect for life.
In the past, doctors were considered to be from all walks of life in Huaizhou, but now Ye Xiqing is giving them a lot of face and spending a considerable amount of money on the medical department.
The government significantly elevated the status of physicians and protected their interests, giving physician officials more free time to hone their skills and improve their abilities, which also benefited the local people.
If a good physician performs the procedure, there will be virtually no pain.
After a man removes his testicles, the woman will absolutely not get pregnant repeatedly, and the risk of dying from overproduction is also eliminated, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.
After the death, Hua Qiyue's husband could only have this one daughter in his life. He took care of her as if she were the apple of his eye, and he didn't trust anyone else to take care of her, for fear that something might go wrong.
Hua Qiyue wasn't used to it at first, but she gradually found that it was actually quite nice!
When the child was young, she was quite a handful and didn't want to take care of him at all. But after giving birth, she couldn't stay idle for long and wanted to go back to work.
As the younger sister of Aoki Tenno, and the one who gave birth to the crown prince, she naturally received the most meticulous care and fertility guidance. Being young, her body recovered quickly, and she was able to move freely again very soon.
Although Ye Xiqing wanted to be emperor, he didn't intend to be the kind of emperor who did everything himself. He delegated most of the internal affairs to Hua Qiyue and Lao Zhu without any worries.
Even if it's a usurpation, there has to be some incentive. She just handed the throne over to Hua Qiyue's lineage, so what's the point of usurping?
They don't like things given away for free, they just like things snatched away.
Ye Xiqing felt relieved to leave Huaizhou's internal affairs to the seaside to train the navy and fight against pirates.
The pirates weren't just from their own country, but also from other countries; if the government troops wouldn't come, they could.
They thought that Huaizhou was currently in turmoil and that it was the perfect time to attack, but they were stunned when they entered.
I've said it before: you can challenge a complete imperial court, but you can't challenge a warlord who controls a region.
The warlord only had a few cards to play, and he treated every card as if it were his life. How dare he try to take advantage of this one and only card? He was simply asking for trouble.
The reason why Huaizhou was able to remain peaceful for three years was also due to Ye Xiqing's remarkable achievements in rebuilding the navy and suppressing bandits within the prefecture.
The government troops responsible for suppressing bandits in the surrounding areas also need to see who is an easy target.
The massive patrol ships of Huaizhou led the way, followed by a fleet of well-equipped elite warships that swept the sea. No one at sea dared to challenge them; they were clearly not to be trifled with.
Upon seeing this fleet, the people immediately became very obedient, without any intention of offending them.
Three years of peaceful and stable environment have led to the birth of offspring not only among people but also among livestock. Just like the Wood element of its master, Huaizhou has sprouted new shoots from the dormant soil.
With the plates neatly arranged and the hidden wounds completely digested, Ye Xiqing opened the state gates to welcome everyone.
Ye Xiqing spent three years cleaning up the sea, seizing a small island occupied by pirates, clearing it out, and then using it as a trading hub to welcome people from all sides.
Anyone can come to the island to trade. Ye Xiqing only needs to collect taxes, whether it's from the country, foreign countries, or enemy-occupied areas, he doesn't mind any kind of money.
With the navy stationed there to escort merchants, it is definitely safer than ports controlled by government troops.
Inland areas should establish a similar city at the canal crossing, heavily guarded by troops, to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the chaos and harming the state.
These people came to Huaizhou from other places, and of course, some Huaizhou people went to other places.
Ye Xiqing gave two numbered gold coins to those who volunteered to go out to do business: one for eliminating violence and bringing peace to the people, and the other for ensuring peace and prosperity throughout the world.
Those who possess the "Eliminate Tyranny Coin" can settle down outside and focus on developing their downlines, serving as intelligence and military support for merchants traveling abroad.
Those who hold Tai'an currency are responsible for doing business, communicating with Huaizhou headquarters and local forces, and transferring exposed local residents back to Huaizhou headquarters.
In times of crisis, you can melt down gold coins to get through the difficult times. Wealth can move mountains, and coins are just a formality and a token of communication. Be quick-witted.
Those who leave Huaizhou are Huai people, and those who help Huai people are also Huai people. The outside world is too chaotic, so those who go out must help and support each other.
No matter what problems you encounter outside, report them directly to the Huaizhou headquarters.
The Huaizhou government was the biggest support for Huaizhou merchants who went out to work, and they did their best to solve any problems they encountered.
Since everyone says we're Rakshasa women, let's actually create a Rakshasa organization to show them.
The unusual joy of traveling merchants, though it may sound like some kind of evil force, is not what people in chaotic times fear, but rather their own weakness and vulnerability.
Having an organized group to look out for each other definitely provides a greater sense of security than venturing blindly into unfamiliar places. It's so necessary!
Hua Qiyue was originally in charge of smuggling, making a fortune through a unique business. She couldn't understand why Ye Xiqing would give up this exclusive business, but she soon found out.
Even the most unique business is still unique, and its scope is limited.
If you can get everyone to pay your taxes, then of course you should go all out.
After three years of conservative agricultural economy and stable order, Huaizhou instantly entered the era of trade.
Huaizhou is rich in salt, tea, silk, paper, and porcelain. In the past, many of these products were monopolized by the government or large merchants. Now, after reforms, many small craftsmen have begun to join in.
After free trade was established, as long as there was production, there would be money. Everyone was very enthusiastic, and more people were able to share the food, instead of concentrating on one family to eat the last of their wealth.
The reason for waiting three years before reopening the market is that the situation becomes more complicated after reopening, and the market needs to be stabilized, otherwise it will be easily disrupted.
When Huaizhou first opened its market, no one took it seriously. After all, the rumors about the "Rakshasa Kingdom" were very bizarre. Even if they opened the door, would anyone dare to enter?
However, they probably overestimated themselves, not underestimated Ye Xiqing, but overestimated themselves.
Regardless of any terrifying rumors about Ye Xiqing, her port and customs systems are transparent and normal, and her tax collection is reasonable.
Let's not even talk about other customs offices collecting taxes; can they guarantee that goods won't be seized by local powers once they enter the country?
The consequence of being too unaware of one's own limitations is that one day it will suddenly be discovered that the cargo ship has plummeted in value, and the merchants will take a detour to Huaizhou.
Other places really don't do anything right!
A vague reputation cannot offset real benefits. A high-quality and efficient system brings in customers, and the continuous accumulation of customers creates influence. The newly developed island in Huaizhou quickly becomes a hub for multi-party transactions.
Not only overseas people anchored their ships here, but also government officials and Manichaeans from the north.
Outside, people fight tooth and nail over goods, but inside, nobody asks for your identity. Once you're on the island, it's all about transactions, honest buying and selling, money and goods exchanged, and the dealer takes a cut.
The outside world is in such a mess that everyone is focused on self-preservation, and even the government troops have no interest in suppressing bandits.
After the South was occupied by the Seven Heavenly Kings, there was an urgent need for a convenient passage to restore trade and communication. Although this passage is bandit-like, it is really convenient and much cheaper than sending troops.
All transactions on the island had to be conducted in Huaizhou currency or in real gold and silver, so inevitably, Huaizhou currency circulated out of the island.
Those who came to the island to trade had just exchanged their foreign currency for Huaizhou coins, thinking that these coins could only be used on Huaizhou Island.
When I went back to buy things, I saw the familiar "Qingmu Tongbao" in my hometown and wondered, "They haven't spent it yet?"
The Aoki Tsuho circulated at an unimaginable speed, and the government and other forces could not stop it even if they wanted to. The law could not punish the masses, and the people did not care.
Putting aside the fact that Huaizhou coins were a stable store of value in Huaizhou, their quality was clearly better than the rubbish issued by the government and local warlords.
The vast majority of ordinary people would rather trust Huaizhou Coin than the coin issued by their own government.
Forces are reciprocal; bad money can drive out good money, and good money can drive out bad money.
With their Aoki Tsuho becoming a model of good currency, will Ye Xiqing control the production of Aoki Tsuho in order to maintain market stability?
She doesn't know how.
The minting process was streamlined, but it didn't stop; a sufficient amount of Aoki Tsubo coins were still produced for export every year.
Money cannot be produced indiscriminately. Money is a medium of exchange, and its quantity must be commensurate with the quantity of goods in stock, otherwise problems will arise.
When Huaizhou was closed off, Ye Xiqing didn't waste money, but after starting foreign trade, that didn't matter anymore.
She wanted coins with the name "Aoki" printed on them, coins that contained more copper than local currencies.
The goal was to encourage ordinary people to collect Qingmu coins instead of official coins.
The goal is to make the people dare to hope for the government's collapse, but not dare to hope for its collapse.
When it comes to buying the same things, your people prefer our money.
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Author's note: When officials/warlords outside give red envelopes to their subordinates as a New Year's reward, they open them and find that they are printed with "Aoki Tsuho" [laughing and crying].
Qingqing: Happy New Year! Have a wonderful year! [rainbow fart][food]
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