Returning to the Pastoral: Mrs. Yipin

Chapter 325 Calling Craftsmen
"San Niang, what do you think?"

Su Yun sighed slightly, lowered his head and pondered for a while, and said: "This Qiu Yan can't move yet, he came earlier than you, he has the guts to do such a thing, and this Youzhou is already under his control. If you act rashly, I'm afraid it will be bad for you and me."

After a pause, he continued: "Although you and I rely on the Son of Heaven, but now that we are here in Youzhou, if something happens, His Majesty may be too far behind. Furthermore, Your Majesty has entrusted you with a heavy responsibility. If you don't do it well, it will not only embarrass the emperor, but also make it difficult for you. Even if your majesty wants to promote you in the future, you may be hindered by the officials. Therefore, for the present plan, we still have to treat these Youzhou officials as snakes , It is the best policy to act in secret."

"My lady is right."

Lu Shi nodded, "It's just that the matter of spring plowing can't be delayed. And as you can see, life in Wangjia Village is so close to the county seat, and life is so difficult. If it's farther away, I don't dare to think about it as a husband."

"There are two strategies for the economy..."

Su Yun said slowly: "One is to increase revenue, and the other is to reduce expenditure."

After finishing speaking, he pursed his lips and smiled, "Compared to reducing expenditure, open source is the best strategy."

"San Niang, do you have any ideas?"

Su Yundao: "An announcement will be issued tomorrow. The elders and gentry of all ethnic groups in Ji County and the nearby counties will come to the mansion in three days. Let's try to raise some money and food from them first..."

"I'm afraid it's not that easy..."

Lu Erlang suddenly interjected: "In the past, when there was a disaster in my hometown, the magistrate of the county would call the gentry to donate food, but the effect was minimal. Although these gentry had a good reputation, they were really willing to spend money to buy good land when it came to things. "

Lu Shi nodded, "Erlang is right, I'm afraid it's not easy."

Su Yun smiled and said: "Whether it works or not, you have to try. I will give them a magic weapon..."

"magic weapon?"

Lu Shi's eyes lit up, his daughter-in-law is the best at making small things, did she think of what to do again?
Seeing Su Yun's mysterious smile, he became even more curious. Lu Erlang also looked itchy and asked repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, what is the magic weapon?"

Su Yun chuckled, and said: "Erlang, tomorrow you will follow Uncle Chang to help your sister-in-law with something. Brother Shi, you write a handwritten letter to Erlang and ask him to recruit all the skilled craftsmen in the city. I have my own magic method."

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On the afternoon of the second day, the governor's mansion in Youzhou was full of people, people from all walks of life came, including jewellery, jewelry making, ironsmithing, and carpentry.They were all invited by Lord Inspector to gather here, and before Lord Inspector arrived, everyone had a private discussion.

"Hey, let me tell you, Lord Inspector personally posted the post, what is the purpose of summoning us here?"

"We are all craftsmen, and we can't get on the stage. It is a blessing that has been cultivated in several lifetimes to be invited by the governor. What is the governor asking us for?"

"This old man is right. His Excellency the Inspector personally posted posts to us lowly people because he thinks highly of us. It's a blessing!"

"I think the governor is posting the post on behalf of his wife."

A blacksmith in the crowd suddenly interjected: "Master Inspector's wife is a well-known master of agricultural tools throughout the country. She is proficient in making agricultural tools. Su's plow and columbine cart are rare artifacts in the world. She just entered the city the day before yesterday, and she summoned us here today." Therefore, I am afraid that there is something for us to do."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone suddenly realized, and nodded again and again: "This elder brother is right. Mrs. Wu is proficient in making farm tools, and her father was praised by the late emperor as a skilled craftsman. This is a family history and a place of inheritance!"

"It must be so, it must be..."

"Lord Inspector is here! Mrs. Wu is here!"

Before the words were finished, a yamen servant shouted loudly, interrupting the whispering of the craftsmen, everyone's expressions were serious, and they couldn't help arranging their clothes, and paid homage: "Cao Min pays homage to Mr. Governor, Mrs. Wu! "

"Everyone please get up quickly, please get up quickly."

Lu Shi was wearing an official uniform, which made him even more mighty and extraordinary, while Su Yun beside him was wearing casual clothes, only wearing some jewelry that symbolized his status.

But even so, no one dares to underestimate her because of her plain clothes.

The wife of Yipin is already distinguished and extraordinary, not to mention that this person has a title in front of her, that is beyond words!
"I called you here today because my wife has something I want you to plan."

Everyone's expressions changed, and they looked at the blacksmith one after another, and couldn't help but secretly gave their thumbs up. This man can see clearly!
Sure enough, it was the farm tool master who came to them and asked them to do something.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help being excited.

Craftsmen these days attach great importance to their craftsmanship and do not spread it easily. Now that they can get advice on farming tools, it is simply a good thing that there is smoke on the ancestral grave.

You know, this craftsmanship can be passed down from generation to generation, and this is the reason why the so-called artisans can survive starvation in famine years.

With a craft, at least one can have something to eat, and future generations will not starve to death. Although the status is humble, it is better than starving to death.

Now the farm tool master asked them to come to build things, which is actually a kind of teaching in disguise.

Seeing that they will learn new skills soon, the craftsmen are very excited.

Seeing this, Lu Shi glanced sideways at Su Yun with admiration in his eyes.

I am really lucky!
Not only is the daughter-in-law beautiful as a flower, she is also so smart, how did she find such a good wife?Hehe, my young master is really discerning!

Lu Shi secretly complacent for a while, then straightened his face and said: "Just before that, I have to make an agreement with you."

The artisans who were still excited just now calmed down when they heard this, and looked at Lu Shi with vigilance in their eyes.

Only the blacksmith had a natural expression, standing there quietly with his hands down, quietly waiting for what the governor would say when he came down.

Lu Shi coughed lightly and said, "You don't have to worry, it's just a non-disclosure agreement."

Confidentiality agreement?

There was a discussion among the people.Those who can be craftsmen are mostly people with ingenuity and ingenuity. Their craftsmanship is passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. If their understanding ability is poor, they will naturally not be able to do this kind of work.

After thinking about the word a little bit, I can understand it a little bit.

Isn't this the same as asking them to sign a document, so if they regret it later, they can use this as an argument?

It's just that people build something. Is it necessary to make it so mysterious and serious?

Could it be that what Mrs. Wu Guo asked them to build is related to the destiny of the country?Otherwise, why be so cautious?

Thinking of this, many craftsmen flinched.

They are just lowly craftsmen, and they don't want to be involved in any important affairs of the family and the country, which is not something people like them can afford.

For a while, many craftsmen retreated unconsciously, feeling timid...

(End of this chapter)