When the Dongting people invaded, everyone was so focused on escaping that they forgot about their livestock.
People in this era were relatively simple and honest. They rarely used the livestock they raised to generate income, and even if they sold some, it wouldn't be much.
Jiang Jiuniang had thought about this issue before when she bought mare's milk.
The border people lived a hard life, but she wasn't so saintly as to spend her own money to support them, so she decided to bring them along to do business.
These livestock are the most useful thing these people have.
Hearing her say all that, someone suddenly understood and asked, "Does Madam want to eat mutton? We can go and catch some right now!"
They raise sheep just for their own consumption; the sheepskins can be used to make coats, but they don't seem to have any other use for them.
The people are simple and honest. They thought that since Jiang Jiuniang had treated them for free, it was only right for such a group of them to catch a sheep and give it to their benefactor.
Fearing they might misunderstand, Jiang Jiuniang quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I meant you can make a living this way."
"Sheep wool is a good thing. You can shear it, wash it clean, spin it into fine thread, and sell it to me."
This statement was like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone completely stunned.
Is this an attempt to give them a chance to make money?
But what can you do with this wool?
Making clothes? That would be so troublesome and heavy!
Everyone's first reaction was no way. An older man said, "Madam, we know you have a kind heart, but we can't do something so immoral. What use would that wool be?"
Even if we follow the lady's suggestion to spin wool into thread, weave the thread into cloth, and finally make clothes, it would still be an immeasurable undertaking.
Furthermore, wool has a strong odor and is difficult to clean. Wealthy people would not buy such things, but poor people cannot afford them.
It's obvious without even thinking that this is a losing proposition.
Jiang Jiuniang chuckled. She was willing to help people of this era because she was always moved by their sincerity.
Even though they themselves are struggling to make ends meet, when they hear that she can help them, they don't think about their own interests, but rather worry that she will lose money as a result.
"Don't worry, everyone. I'm a doctor, but I'm also a businessman. A businessman can't afford to lose money. Just handle the wool according to my needs."
While treating patients, Jiang Jiuniang also taught them how to process the wool and how to clean it properly.
Just kidding, she can make clothes from chicken feathers and duck feathers, let alone wool.
These people thought she would make sweaters using modern clothing-making methods, but that wasn't the case. All she needed to do was use postmodern methods to find a group of women to learn how to knit, and that would be enough.
Wool sweaters come in many styles and are very warm; she has her own ways of selling them.
The people were extremely grateful to her. After treating the patients, they went to catch sheep. At this time, the sheep were running around freely, and it was impossible to tell whose sheep belonged to whom. Whoever caught one could keep it.
Worried that they might quarrel over the sheep, Jiang Jiuniang even sent someone to inform the government that they should send people to keep an eye on them to prevent a tragedy from happening.
On the way home that evening, Peng Yuancai said, "Sister Jiu Niang, I have some money saved up. I can help you with some of it."
In fact, Peng Yuan also felt that she was simply doing good deeds and could not possibly earn any money, so she was willing to contribute some money to help.
Her sister was the empress, so this was all she could do.
"OK!"
Jiang Jiuniang agreed without hesitation, and then said, "However, this is not something for you to spend money for nothing. I will consider it an investment, and I will give you dividends according to your share later."
Peng Yuan was stunned for a moment, and was about to say something when Jiang Jiuniang patiently explained to her, "What I told the people is that you can make money, and it really is. Don't you trust me to do business? Brother Qin has made a fortune by investing with me over the years."
Jiang Jiuniang came from the future and had many advantages, so there was almost no possibility of losing money in these businesses.
"Huh? Sister Jiu Niang, are you serious?"
"What, you don't actually think of me as a saint, do you?"
Jiang Jiuniang looked at her with a smile, making the woman feel embarrassed.
Peng Yuan then remembered that when Qin Jian gave her a large sum of money after their marriage, he mentioned that the money came from the money he had earned over the years with Jiang Jiuniang.
Because of this topic, Qin Jian also told her about Jiang Jiuniang's life-saving grace, and how Jiang Jiuniang single-handedly supported the entire family when they were not reunited with Lu Baichuan.
She had always known that Jiang Jiuniang was powerful, but hearing Qin Jian say that, she still felt that there was some exaggeration involved. He was praising Jiang Jiuniang to the point that she was not even human, but more like a goddess.
But now, listening to what Jiang Jiuniang herself said, and combining it with what she had been teaching the people before about how to process wool, how to spin it into thread, and how thick the thread should be, she knew that Qin Jian was not exaggerating at all, and was even being modest.
"Okay, Sister Jiu Niang, I'll go with you!"
Peng Yuan nodded firmly, "It would be a fool not to make money when it's available; no one would complain about having too much money."
"But Sister Jiu Niang, how did you know that wool could be used like this? That's amazing!"
Jiang Jiuniang casually replied, "Maybe it's because I've read too many books; there's always something to gain from that."
Peng Yuan thought she was absolutely right and decided to read more books when she got back!
When they arrived at the military camp, Lu Baichuan had already set up the dog's little tent. Although it was small, it was very warm. It was small but complete, with daily necessities and books that the dog needed to read. It looked quite cozy.
After finishing their meal, Gou'er took Jiang Jiuniang to have the injured uncle's wounds treated.
The uncle had already woken up. Someone had just brought him food, and he had been starving for several days, so he ate it ravenously.
The little dog stayed with him the whole time, introducing himself and saying that his mother would help heal his injuries.
Only then did he realize that his act of kindness had actually saved his life.
When he saw Jiang Jiuniang, he was stunned for a moment, because he had never seen such a beautiful woman in all his years of life, but he quickly looked away and wanted to get up and greet her.
"Sir, there's no need for formalities. Just lie down and make yourself at home."
Jiang Jiuniang stopped him before he made that move, thinking there was no need to make things difficult for someone who was covered in injuries.
"Thank you, Madam. You've gone to so much trouble."
The middle-aged man lowered his head somewhat awkwardly, not daring to look up at them again.
"Sir, you're too kind. You saved my dog before; we should be thanking you."
Jiang Jiuniang knows how to speak to different people, and if people treat her with courtesy, she won't be rude to them.
"I didn't actually..."
The uncle tried to explain, but Gou'er interrupted, "Yes, yes, if you hadn't reminded me that day, I wouldn't have paid any more attention."
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