That day, everyone learned of the Crown Prince's identity.
Li Lanzhen also told everyone not to panic, just treat him like a junior and take good care of him.
This way, he feels at ease, and so do we.
After a few days, everyone just let things take their course.
No longer panicked, nor did she look at the Crown Prince with trepidation.
His attitude and feelings toward the Crown Prince remained the same as always.
The Crown Prince even complained to her about it.
“Aunt Lanzhen, I’m alive again now. Those few days I saw them being very careful around me, even avoiding me. It made me very sad!”
These past two days, everyone has started treating me like the same young man they used to be.
Li Lanzhen also said with a smile, "Yes, everything takes time."
On three huge drying grounds, the golden rice grains were dried.
People of all ages from Peach Blossom Spring gathered here, busily and enthusiastically packing rice into bags and then sending them to the granary.
People were tired and covered in dust that day, but they were all very happy. Everyone's eager eyes followed the bags of golden rice as they entered the granary.
Only then did they feel relieved; once inside the barn, they were no longer afraid.
When we have some free time, we can pound them into rice, then send them to the canteen to steam into white, fragrant rice.
When another batch of golden, round corn cobs were laid out to dry on the threshing floor.
The vermicelli factory in Peach Blossom Spring has also been completed.
On this day, Han Mingxiang entered the space to read books and practice calligraphy, and he asked Li Lanzhen a question.
"Mother, we need to find someone to take charge of the vermicelli factory."
That place is too far from here, and the workers eat and sleep there.
Do you have a suitable candidate?
Li Lanzhen thought for a moment and then said.
"I originally thought I'd let your Uncle Xue manage it."
But then I thought, Uncle Xue has something even more important for him to do.
A vermicelli factory needs at least 30 people to operate, and Peach Blossom Spring doesn't have enough manpower either; they can't spare any more.
Han Mingxiang said, looking at Li Lanzhen's furrowed brows.
“Mother, I suggest you go to the brokerage firm in Youzhou Prefecture and buy back 30 more people.”
You should get to know them better; it would be best if there was someone in charge.
That way, the vermicelli factory will be entirely yours.
You can't see into someone's heart!
"Mom, although everyone is doing well now, this is a skill, so it's best if you keep it in your own hands."
Li Lanzhen glanced at her youngest son.
I thought to myself, that really makes sense!
Throughout history, there have been many brothers and sisters, or couples, who could share hardship but not happiness!
Besides, these are all strangers who have just met.
Even the people from Hanjiacun or her in-laws were outsiders to her.
The Peach Blossom Spring is developing better and better.
Everyone was able to eat their fill and even have money in their pockets.
If one day they become envious of some benefit, it's hard to guarantee they won't develop disloyal intentions!
He nodded and said, "You're right. I'll go to Youzhou City in the next couple of days to buy another batch of servants."
Li Lanzhen looked at Han Mingxiang, who seemed to be frowning and wanted to say something but didn't.
"What else do you want to say? Just say it, and let me hear if it makes sense."
“Mother, this is what I think: since this Peach Blossom Valley Grand Canyon was bestowed upon you by the emperor, it belongs to you personally.”
Have you ever thought that, apart from the people you bought, everyone in this Peach Blossom Spring has their household registration in Pear Tree Village?
Taxes are due at the end of the year. How should they be paid? And how should all the profits from this Peach Blossom Spring be calculated?
It's impossible to divide it equally among everyone, is it?!
Li Lanzhen suddenly thought of this and slammed her hand on the table.
"Oh my god! That's really something, I hadn't even thought of that!"
She pondered for a moment, and realized, "Yes, this paradise belongs to me."
Therefore, all the produce of Peach Blossom Spring should belong to me.
If you buy servants, just give them their monthly salary.
However, the people in Peach Blossom Spring are no longer servants, but have settled in Pear Tree Village.
After a long pause, Li Lianzhen still couldn't come up with a solution, and looked at Han Mingxiang and said...
"Son, you're smart. Help me think of a good way to protect our family's interests without harming anyone else."
"Mother, all you think about is how to make sure everyone has enough to eat. You don't even think about your own interests."
You have the world in your heart; you are a selfless heroine!
Li Lanzhen laughed heartily with pride after being praised by her son.
Han Mingxiang chuckled and continued, "Mother, this is what I think."
All the produce in Peach Blossom Spring is divided among three and seven.
You own 70%, and give 30% to the village committee. The village committee will calculate how much grain and silver one work point can get based on the work points everyone earns in a year.
Then they can distribute it.
"Mother, how about this?"
When Li Lanzhen heard Han Mingxiang mention splitting the profits 30/70, she tapped her fingers on the table, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
"Isn't a 30/70 split a bit too little?"
"Mother, it's not a small amount. The 30/70 split I mentioned refers to the percentage of net profit after all the people who have settled in Lishu Village have paid their taxes."
Even with a 30% net profit, everyone in Peach Blossom Spring will receive a considerable amount of grain and silver this autumn.
Also, Mother, we'll be able to distribute grain and silver this autumn.
So, should we continue eating from the same pot? If the communal dining hall still exists, then we should continue eating from the same pot.
What form of management should be used?
We can't ask you to take out food and put it in the canteen for everyone to eat.
Mother, you must understand the saying, "A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment."
"Yes, you're absolutely right. I can't let them grow up and then cause myself trouble."
As for whether the large canteen will still exist after the division of labor, and how it will be operated, Mom isn't considering that. I'll leave that to the village committee to solve.
If they don't want to eat in the communal dining hall anymore, then they should cook for themselves at home. If they still want to eat together in the communal dining hall, then they should just come up with some rules and regulations.
Seeing that Li Lanzhen had come to her senses, Han Mingxiang smiled and said, "Well, you can worry less about it from now on. The management of the people in this village will be left to the village chief."
You should rest more when you need to, and don't overwork yourself!
Li Lanzhen patted Han Mingxiang's arm, knowing that the child was worried about her, and nodded with a gentle smile.
"Okay, Mother will listen to my youngest son and take good care of her health."
I'll go to Youzhou City tomorrow to buy people from the brokerage firm.
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