“That must be our village’s high-yield grain variety!” Grandpa Jiang blurted out.
Others chimed in, “That’s right, many people are coming to us to buy our grain seeds.”
"So, what Sister-in-law Lu means is, can we open a seed shop?" Chen Shao asked curiously.
Jiang Qinyu shook her head and said, "Grain seeds are only one aspect. Let's broaden our thinking a bit more. Besides selling products, can't we also sell technology? Or even services?"
“I know about technology. Carpenters sell tables, chairs and benches, blacksmiths forge iron, doctors run clinics… But what about services?” Li Dachui asked quickly.
Chen Shao raised his hand and said, "I know that. For example, we are quite familiar with this area of the village, so we can guide people from other places, right, Sister-in-law Lu?"
Jiang Qinyu nodded approvingly at Chen Shao, "That's right, things like this can be considered service."
“I understand,” Li Dachui nodded thoughtfully. “We can also set up a team to help move things, like helping newcomers move, and even deliver messages to the county or prefectural city in the future, and help them buy and sell things…”
Once my thoughts start to wander, I can't stop.
Others joined the discussion, and they became more and more excited as they talked.
Jiang Qinyu watched with a smile, without disturbing her.
Village Chief Li couldn't stand it any longer, so he cleared his throat with a stern face and said, "Alright, alright, you guys are just kidding. It's not even close to being settled yet. Let's get back to our business."
"Huh? Village Chief, aren't we discussing serious matters here?" Li Dachui scratched his head, a little confused.
Meng Tianze's eyes lit up as if he had just thought of something. "Village Chief, Sister-in-law, is there something else you haven't said?"
Upon hearing this, Village Chief Li smiled so much that the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes turned into flowers. "This was something that A-Zheng fought for for us, so let my niece talk about it."
“Originally, Lord Wei wanted to bring in various craftsmen, artisans, and merchants from outside, as well as relocate people from several surrounding villages to build the new Dingshui Village, but Brother Zheng secured two benefits for us all.” Jiang Qinyu held up her finger.
"The first thing is that we can select people from the surrounding villages to join Dingshui Village, and our village will designate homesteads for them to settle down. We will also delineate the boundaries of their original land, and they can draw lots to determine which land to use."
"Secondly, before bringing in outside merchants, craftsmen and other people, our village can first select the areas that we are capable of handling."
These two benefits have given Dingshui Village a great deal of freedom. If used well, the development of the people in Dingshui Village will take a qualitative leap.
"Ah Zheng is truly a great benefactor to us all!"
"That's right! Not only does A-Zheng lead the border troops to protect us, but he's also asked the county magistrate for such a huge favor for our development. We have to work hard and absolutely cannot let A-Zheng lose face!"
"We absolutely have to do a good job! Anyone who dares to slack off or do a shoddy job will be the first one I won't let off the hook!"
"..."
After listening to Jiang Qinyu's words, everyone started talking again.
Village Chief Li was very satisfied with their reaction. That's more like it. He even knew that they were able to enjoy such benefits because of A-Zheng. Otherwise, he wouldn't forgive these ungrateful wretches.
Next, Village Chief Li took the lead, explaining the necessary precautions before handing the reins to Jiang Qinyu.
"My dear niece, tell me what exactly our village is going to do. I'm really afraid I won't be able to explain it well," said Village Chief Li, wiping non-existent sweat from his forehead.
Jiang Qinyu nodded, "Besides selecting people from neighboring villages, it really comes down to the basics of food, clothing, housing, and transportation. If our village can pick one of these four aspects to manage, we can earn more money than before..."
Clothing, that is, what to wear, is something that the women in the village can manage in a team.
In terms of food, Dingshui Village has several skilled cooks. If a few of them cooperate or one of them opens a restaurant, they will surely be able to earn their first pot of gold in the early stages.
There are many options for accommodation. You can hire a construction team to build houses for newcomers, renovate shops, and so on. There's a lot you can do, and you'll naturally earn a good amount of money.
Okay, just like Li Dachui said, if they set up a transport team or something, help with transportation, run errands, and open up a high-speed transport route from the border town to the prefectural city, they will definitely make money in the future.
“…That’s about it,” Jiang Qinyu said, her mouth dry. “The specifics will have to be decided by everyone, but we need to come up with a plan by tomorrow night at the latest so that Lord Wei can proceed with the next step.”
This was also what Lu Yanzheng instructed before he left. Wei Chengzong's side has already started to handle this matter, and the decision on the Dingshui Village side needs to be made as soon as possible.
The village acted quickly. After the village committee meeting, Village Chief Li summoned the entire village again and explained the matter in detail, asking each household to consider it.
The next afternoon, Village Chief Li came to find Jiang Qinyu with the list.
“My dear niece, look, this is what everyone has finally decided.” Village Chief Li held a pen, the paper in his hand crumpled.
Because everyone in Dingshui Village was forced to learn to recognize and write characters some time ago, the paper was written by themselves, and the crooked and messy handwriting was hardly beautiful, but Jiang Qinyu still understood it.
Basically, everything is as she said yesterday; the villagers have covered all four aspects of life: clothing, food, housing, and transportation.
To her surprise, Wang Pozi's family actually partnered with Li Dachui's family to set up a transportation team.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Wang Laizi didn't have any other skills, and he used to be quite lazy, but after going into the mountains a few times, he gradually became more capable.
Especially after Wang Bo's incident, the Wang family seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.
“Okay, Uncle Village Chief, will you come to town with me tomorrow?” Jiang Qinyu said, looking at him.
Village Chief Li nodded, "I definitely have to go. I'll call Lao Meng and Da Chui tomorrow, and we'll go together."
...
The following day, Jiang Qinyu, along with Yunzhu, and Village Chief Li and Meng Tianze, along with Li Dachui, drove two mule carts into the city.
Today, in addition to confirming the previous construction issues of Dingshui Village with Wei Chengzong, they also need to purchase some items for the village.
For the past two days, Wei Chengzong had been waiting for Jiang Qinyu and her group at the county government office. Upon their arrival, he naturally explained his plans to them in detail.
After hearing this, Village Chief Li was almost moved to tears, and left the county government office full of gratitude.
“My dear niece, Ah Zheng is our benefactor, and so is Lord Wei!” Village Chief Li exclaimed.
What kind of county magistrate would care about them like this? He never dared to even dream of such a thing before.
Jiang Qinyu smiled but didn't say anything more.
At that moment, everyone on the street started jogging in one direction.
Seeing this, Meng Tianze pulled one of them aside and asked, "Brothers, what are you guys doing here?"
"You don't know yet? There's a wealthy fur merchant on South Street who's having a huge clearance sale on a lot of furs. Everyone's rushing to buy them!"
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