Steward Li was busy in the county town, running back and forth between the town and the surrounding area several times a day.
Meanwhile, Mu Yi'an was not idle either in the prefectural city.
She first handed out invitations to Jiang Qi and his wife, inviting them to come over for dinner.
Whether it's growing cotton or watermelons, secrecy is essential, as Mu Yi'an instructed Butler Li before he left.
Therefore, Mu Yi'an did not go to Jiang Qi's place, as several families lived nearby.
"Second sister-in-law, what delicious food did you find?"
"No, there's something I wanted to ask you and your spouse if you're interested?"
Because it needs to be kept secret and shouldn't be publicized, I'll just say I'm inviting you to dinner.
"What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"
Jiang Qi and Doctor Chu's curiosity has been piqued, which seems like a good thing.
"I'm thinking of buying land in the Northwest to grow cotton. I was wondering if you'd also like to buy some land?"
"Go to the Northwest to grow cotton?"
Jiang Qi didn't know where the Northwest was. In all her life, the prefectural city was the farthest place she had ever been.
"Second sister-in-law, I've heard that cotton yields in the Northwest are not high. Do you have any ways to increase yields?"
Doctor Chu understood; he had been to the Northwest before. Although he hadn't been to the far north and hadn't seen the Northwest Army's garrison.
"I've read some methods in casual reading, and they have a 50% chance of success. If they work, it's a sure thing; if they don't, I might not even break even."
Although Mu Yi'an felt that the chances of success were high, nothing is absolute.
Investing involves risk; you can't just think about making money without considering the possibility of losing money.
Now that things have been explained clearly, how to choose is something that Dr. Chu and his team need to consider themselves.
"Second sister-in-law, who should we send?"
"The plan is to bring back Manager Wei's past; the rest is still undecided."
Mu Yi'an told Manager Wei that he wanted to go over.
Manager Wei felt that he was only in his thirties, the prime of his life.
He was originally in charge of the shop, but the owner's development was not focused on commerce, so he wouldn't operate too many shops.
This trip to the Northwest is an opportunity.
"Second sister-in-law, let's also buy land to plant cotton. We can't harvest more than we need. I plan to take 10,000 taels of silver. Whether we make a profit or a loss, it won't affect our family's life."
Dr. Chu understood perfectly. His second sister-in-law had brought them along for two reasons: first, she was close to Jiang Qi and wanted to include her in any good news; second, by treating Mr. Liang's leg, he could establish a connection with the Northwest.
"Dr. Chu understands that, without affecting normal life, one should do some other business and not put all one's eggs in one basket."
However, this matter is still under wraps, and no one else can speak about it except for those directly involved.
Whether it's growing cotton or watermelons, it's all kept secret at this stage.
Mu Yi'an emphasized once again that this matter was very important.
"Understood, Second Sister-in-law, don't worry, we won't tell anyone."
"Alright, you can go back and prepare. The people you send must be extremely loyal. There are many planting methods involved here, and they need to be kept secret."
Jiang Qi and his wife came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
Mu Yi'an jotted down some information in her notebook, wondering if her older brother would choose to grow cotton.
"Madam, Wei Dong and Master Zhao request an audience."
"Wei Dong and Zhao Wu? Let them in."
Mu Yi'an didn't understand why these two had come over.
"Good day, Madam!"
"Master Zhao, Wei Dong, what's the matter?"
"Madam, we also want to go to the Northwest."
"To the Northwest?"
Mu Yi'an didn't understand why these two wanted to go to the Northwest.
“Madam, I can tell that the second young master of the family likes martial arts, and he may become a military general in the future.”
I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I've always wanted to take this opportunity to go to the Northwest and learn about the situation on the border.
"When the second young master grows up and really wants to join the army, I can follow him."
Wei Dong felt that his master's daily activities were fixed, leaving him with virtually no opportunity to use his talents.
Unlike Li Li, who is well-educated and quick-witted, he might become the second Butler Li.
Is he destined to be a coachman for the rest of his life?
Moreover, after hearing so much about the Northwest Army recently, he also wanted to go out and see for himself.
"Wei Dong, have you discussed this with your parents? If you really join the army, there will be dangers."
"Madam, if the second young master isn't afraid, why should I, a mere servant, be afraid?"
"It's all the same. Everyone only has one life, and it's all precious."
Wei Dong and Zhao Wu felt warm and touched after hearing their wives' words.
Mu Yi'an wanted him to understand that if Shao Yun really wanted to pursue the path of the martial arts examination, they wouldn't stop him.
However, the child is still young, and no one can say for sure whether he will change his mind later.
“Madam, I will not regret it. Even if the second young master does not join the army in the future, I want to take advantage of my youth to go out and see the world.”
Since being trained as a guard, Wei Dong has only practiced martial arts. In other areas, he really doesn't know as much as Li Li, who is a year older than him.
"Okay, just think it over."
"Zhao Wu, why are you going again? You're of marriageable age, and Aunt Fang said you don't want to get married. You won't be back until at least the end of next year."
"Madam, I do not wish to get married. I have been a wanderer since childhood and was raised by my master. I have no intention of getting married."
Young Master Shao Yun doesn't need to learn any new martial arts for now. Some moves can only be learned after he's over ten years old, according to my master.
Now, with Mr. Liang and the others at home, Young Master Shao Yun is able to take care of himself.
I was thinking of going to the Northwest to see what the border was like and whether war was really that terrible.
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