What the hell, help yourself farm?
This can really save you a lot of time.
On the way back yesterday, Yang Xiong mentioned that he wanted to help him farm.
But Yang Xiong was still a little short of reclaiming an acre of land, so Ye Ming asked him to reclaim the wasteland and restore the civil status first.
It should be enough to come back today.
"Okay, since it's everyone's kindness, I won't refuse."
"But I still have to pay the wages, and the food has to be eaten."
"We made a lot of money yesterday, and I promised to let everyone eat meat every day and have enough to eat."
Liu Qiang was stunned. He thought Ye Ming was just talking nonsense.
After all, everyone felt that being able to drink meat soup was happiness, and they didn't take Ye Ming's words to heart.
"Brother Ming, just work. No need to eat so well. Just live normally."
"This meal must be good. I promised everyone."
"Also, in two days, call everyone over and I'll distribute grain seeds."
"There's rice seeds that yield at least 400 kilograms per mu, and there's dryland grain seeds that yield at least 800 kilograms per mu."
Liu Qiang was still confused after hearing this. Rice seeds that yield 400 kilograms per mu, and dryland grain seeds that yield 800 kilograms per mu.
Could this thing really exist?
"Brother Ming, don't lie to me. Food is the foundation of us ordinary people."
"You can't be kidding?"
"What's so funny? At most, you can try planting a little. Just hope you don't regret it when the autumn harvest comes."
Liu Qiang was skeptical of Ye Ming's words, but seeing Ye Ming's firm promise only made him more hesitant.
"Okay, I believe you. This year, I'll take the lead in planting an acre of the rice you mentioned."
"We'll also plant some of the high-quality seeds you brought us in the dryland."
"I just don't know if everyone's willing."
It seemed everyone still had an instinctive aversion to the unknown.
But they could wait, but I couldn't. Tensions between Dayun and the Northern Barbarian rebels were already strained.
After the autumn harvest, the Northern Barbarians, with their sturdy forces, might break their contract and march south.
Although Liuzhou County was some distance from the border between Dayun and the Northern Barbarians, it was unavoidable that they would be affected.
Moreover, the Liangzhou rebels were eyeing them covetously. Without food and fodder, no matter how much power I developed, it would be useless.
"It's okay. If they don't want me, I'll rent their land to me and pay them extra money every month on top of my labor."
"We have to grow this grain. Now that the kiln is built, we don't need that many people. After the rice is planted, I'll have everyone clear the land for me."
"Come and plant this grain."
Ye Ming had already planned to make Qingshi Village his base.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a small river, Qingshi Village offered both offensive and defensive capabilities.
He could develop his skills over time to produce gunpowder and other weapons. With the autumn harvest's food, he could easily hold out against a siege for months. He
even unlocked firearms in his system, making a direct counterattack a breeze.
"Ah, Brother Ming, what if your crops don't work? What about the taxes?"
"I'll compensate everyone. I've already decided. Of course, if you really don't want to, I won't force you."
After all, it won't be long before Ye Ming officially partners with the Huang family and he'll have a steady stream of money.
Then, by buying up all the farmland near Qingshi Village, he'll have a large supply of grain before the autumn harvest.
This grain will be excellent for selling, making wine, or just for storage.
Liu Qiang pondered for a moment, as if making a decision.
"Okay, then I'll tell everyone in advance and help you persuade them."
"Very well, thank you, Brother Qiang."
"There's no need to discuss this between us. It's all right."
"By the way, my wife is expecting a baby soon, so I might not be able to help you with anything."
"But I can still help with things in the village."
Upon hearing that Liu Qiang's wife was expecting, Ye Ming beamed with joy, and Su Xiaorong felt both happy and envious.
She looked down at her belly and muttered, "Why has it been so long, and there's no sign of pregnancy?"
"Congratulations, Brother Qiang, you're going to be a father soon!"
"Hehehe."
Liu Qiang scratched his head sheepishly.
"Keep it up, you and your sister-in-law."
"Don't worry, we're working hard."
"By the way, Brother Qiang, I bought some meat when I got home yesterday. Could you please bring it to the cafeteria?"
"Ask Aunt Huang and the others to make some for everyone for lunch today." They
made a lot of money yesterday, so let's have some fun today.
"Okay, is there anything else?"
"Yeah, and you can ask Uncle Wang Cheng and the others to build two more cafeteria-sized houses with bricks and tiles."
"I'll need them later."
Liu Qiang asked in confusion, "Brother Ming, why are you building such big houses?"
"You won't need them if you live in a brick house."
Ye Ming said with a pretentious air, "It's good for all the aunts and sisters-in-law in the village anyway."
"Just go and do it, and you'll see when the time comes."
"Okay, I'll go right away."
As for why they wanted to build two workshops, it was naturally for the women in the village to use for weaving.
Ye Ming naturally would not hand over the weaving industry entirely to the Huang family.
He also had to find something for the women in the village to do so that they could earn money.
After arranging things, Ye Ming had a rare chance to rest.
He had been too busy these past few days.
"By the way, there's also the matter of saving Su Xiaotang."
"This is the top priority. The Zhou family is not a pushover."
In the evening, Ye Ming came to the canteen where the kiln was fired.
Today is the first day of wage increase.
Now almost everyone in Qingshi Village will come to this canteen to eat.
Of course, some people who can't come to work feel embarrassed and still stay at home to eat.
However, Ye Ming said that they can take what they can't finish, so in disguise, he let the whole village eat at his place.
"Ming Ge'er is here!"
Someone said this, and everyone present consciously stopped eating and looked towards the canteen door.
"Hey Ming Ge, you've finished your recent work. How much did you earn yesterday? Do you want to sit down and eat with everyone?"
These caring words came one after another.
"Hahaha, that's not necessary, I just ate."
"I'm here to announce something."
"I'm going to raise everyone's wages!"
"What do you mean by raise? Brother Ming, I know we made some money yesterday, but we can't waste it like this."
"You pay everyone wages and provide meals, so we make a net profit of 270 wen a month."
"That's more than many helpers in the city make,"
said several aunts.
"Yes, the Fang aunts are right."
"We're already very content, Brother Ming, there's no need for a raise."
These ancient people were still too simple-minded, content with just this little salary.
"Everyone, don't refuse. This is what I, Ye Ming, promised you."
"I have to do it. Starting today, your wages will be increased to 200,000 yuan a day."
"At the same time, I plan to form a Qingshi Village Self-Defense Force. Tomorrow I'll ask Brother Qiang to help me select the candidates."
"Ten in total, and the salary will be two taels of silver per month."
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