Xie Zhihong didn't expect that his plan would be rejected by He Youyou so quickly.
If someone else said that, he would feel a little embarrassed, but since it was someone in front of him, he had to be magnanimous.
"What insightful opinion does Madam have?"
He Youyou began to explain: "Free resources are easily wasted. Your Excellency, if everyone knows that the government can provide oxen for free, and everyone takes them, who can guarantee that these oxen will be used for land reclamation? If they are not used for land reclamation, they are likely to be left idle or used for self-cultivation. This will not achieve the goal of encouraging land reclamation."
"What you say is absolutely right, Madam. So, in your opinion, how should this be handled?"
He Youyou never hesitates to give advice.
Even if he was facing the prefect, a high-ranking official.
Learn to do things in minutes, without any psychological burden.
"The woman thought that the government could adopt a rental system for oxen and farm tools."
"I would like to hear the details."
“Oxen are expensive and difficult to buy. However, if they are rented, the government will charge a small rent, which the people can afford. The rent is calculated based on the length of time, and the longer the ox is rented, the higher the fee. This prevents people from occupying resources for a long time without reason. Oxen can be used to their fullest potential and will not be left idle.”
Xie Zhihong nodded repeatedly: "That's right, if we use the leasing method that Madam suggested, the results will indeed be better."
"Not only oxen, but also farm tools are available for rent. The only thing that can be provided free of charge is seeds. However, those who want to receive seeds must first reclaim wasteland suitable for planting. People can be sent to register the shape and boundaries of the land, and then seeds will be distributed according to the number of acres. Moreover, reclamation is not easy, and it would be best if reclaimed wasteland were exempted from taxes for three years to protect the enthusiasm of the reclaimers."
As He Youyou recounted these words, she spoke eloquently, standing in the shadows of the trees as if she were radiating light.
Prefect Xie felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this.
He had always thought the woman was very beautiful, but today...
She is even better when she is radiant.
He thought that day that it would be a wonderful thing if she could sing poems with him and play music in harmony with him.
However, isn't it a wonderful thing for the two of them to exchange views on civil affairs in this way, going back and forth?
Actually, He Youyou's opinion was not new to him.
Apart from the idea of renting oxen and farm tools, all other details had already been discussed at the government office.
But how could an ordinary woman have such insight?
Xie Zhihong was increasingly satisfied with He Youyou.
She even felt a little envious of her deceased husband, who had had her for so many years.
When the prefect left, He Youyou personally saw him off at the gate.
I watched his carriage disappear into the distance from the alleyway.
As the carriage disappeared at the end of the alley, He Youyou suddenly heard a creaking sound of a door opening behind her.
She turned around and saw that the door next door was open.
Half of a plain robe was visible through the door.
"Minzhi?"
"Youyou, was that Prefect Xie just now?"
Cheng Tingrui was quite surprised that He Youyou actually had a private relationship with Prefect Xie.
He Youyou then told him about what happened yesterday and today.
"Encourage land reclamation?" Cheng Tingrui pondered this information, his expression becoming inscrutable.
He Youyou's eyes lit up when she saw his thoughtful expression.
An idea that a top businessman can take in is valuable.
If a top businessman can fit it into his brain and then process it, it must be worth a fortune.
"Minzhi, what are your thoughts?"
Cheng Tingrui stepped aside to make way.
A smile spread across her face: "Come in and chat. I've saved some of the finest jasmine spring buds for you."
He Youyou brushed past him and saw the gentle curve of his lips.
Yes, Minzhi has been in a good mood lately, she's always smiling.
Very good, very good. When the CEO is in a good mood, she can devote herself wholeheartedly to her work and make money for her, a lot of money.
The two sat in Cheng Tingrui's study, drinking tea and chatting.
"Ironware has always been a government-run business, so we can't get our hands on that. But you can try talking to Ma Xiuyuan and see if he's willing to do the cattle-raising business."
Do you think he can do it?
“He owns a horse farm and has a team of the best veterinarians. Raising cattle is simpler than raising horses; if he can raise horses, he can raise cattle too.”
"Okay, I'll go find him."
He Youyou, being an impatient person, wanted to leave as soon as she finished speaking.
Cheng Tingrui stopped him.
"What's the rush? You haven't finished your tea yet..."
He Youyou picked up her teacup and downed it in one gulp: "I've finished it."
As he spoke, he raised his sleeve and wiped the corner of his mouth.
Cheng Tingrui's expression stiffened for a moment: "...I also wanted to tell you about the dyeing business."
oh.
"Go on," she said, pulling her chair forward and resting her chin on her hand as she listened attentively to his report.
Seeing her like this, Cheng Tingrui couldn't help but smile slightly.
"That 'betting agreement,' was that your idea for Fang Wentian?"
He Youyou did not deny it; she readily admitted it.
Cheng Tingrui laughed: "I knew it. These weird ideas can't be blamed on anyone else."
Youruitang has already acquired the dyehouse's fabric at a high price.
Cheng Tingrui planned to distribute the first batch of goods to the capital.
The capital city is a place where powerful and wealthy people gather, and luxury goods sell best there.
He Youyou nodded: "You can make the decision. I've said before that you should handle all management matters and I won't get involved. I trust you."
Cheng Tingrui stared straight at him.
His eyes held a complex expression.
He Youyou scratched her head: Did she miss some information?
ah!
She suddenly realized.
Beijing!
That was the Cheng family's old lair.
The place where thousands of Cheng family members are eagerly awaiting their return.
It is Cheng Tingrui's nightmare.
Sigh! I feel sorry for him.
He probably doesn't want to go back to the capital either.
He Youyou was very understanding: "Minzhi, I'm sorry to trouble you. I know you don't want to go to the capital, but for the sake of business and Youruitang, you have to go and establish a branch. How about this, when I go to the capital, I will keep an eye on the branch there and try my best to make sure you don't have to go back."
"You're going to the capital!"
Cheng Tingrui's complex expression was now tinged with surprise.
“Yes.” He Youyou nodded. “Ali is preparing to take the imperial examination this autumn. If he passes, I want to take him to the capital. There are more famous teachers and learned scholars in the capital, and the academic atmosphere is more intense. I talked to Headmaster Wei, and he also thinks going to the capital is a good choice. If we can find a way to get Ali into the Imperial Academy, that would be even better.”
Headmaster Wei was willing to talk to her for two reasons. First, Ali herself was promising and was seen as a shining talent by all the teachers.
Secondly, it was because He Youyou kept donating every month.
To outsiders, the Han family was just a well-off but small family, not a wealthy or powerful clan.
Moreover, the fact that He Youyou was a widow struggling to make ends meet made them appreciate her dedication to education even more.
"After the autumn imperial examinations..."
Cheng Tingrui read it silently.
The capital city.
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