Ye Ming's ceramic shop was renovated by Liu Qiang and Yang Xiong when Ye Ming took Su Xiaorong back to her parents' home.
Ye Ming planned to make the overall layout according to a modern shop.
There is a reception desk at the entrance, which is used for reception and cashier. As for other places, there are shelves for displaying goods.
The backyard is used for storage and for the staff to rest.
If Ye Ming has to stay in the city for something, there will be a place to rest.
When he has nothing to do, Ye Ming plans to take Su Xiaorong to Qingshui County to check on the progress of the renovation.
By the way, he will see if there are any suitable shops nearby and take advantage of the price reduction to buy a few.
"Brother Ming, sister-in-law, you are here?"
"Yes, brother Qiang, how is it going?"
"It has been cleaned up, and I have asked someone to repair the damaged parts."
"It's just that the carpenter is still working on the shelves you asked for, which may take two days."
"We can open the business once it is done."
Ye Ming took a closer look and it was almost done.
"Okay, then we'll be leaving."
"I'll take Xiaorong for a walk."
"Brother Ming, stay here. I'll keep an eye on you, don't worry."
Just as the couple stepped out of the gate, Zhang Hang and his men arrived.
"Brother Ye, I've finally found you."
"Waiting for me?"
Ye Ming was puzzled. Why did Zhang Hang want to see him? Hadn't the disaster relief been almost completed?
Was he looking for a thank-you gift? But the government was so poor, what could they possibly offer?
"Yes, the county magistrate and I have been looking for you for a long time. Come with me!"
"Master Zhang, if you have anything to say, let's talk here. I want to explore Qingshui County with my wife." Oh my god,
my husband can talk to the official like that. What if I offend him?
"Master, you go with Master Zhang. I'll wait for you here."
"Okay, wait for me here."
"Yes, husband, Brother Qiang and Uncle Xiong are here. It's okay."
Qingshui County Yamen.
"Are you Ye Ming?"
Cui Hao looked at the young man before him, thinking he was a scholar.
But he hadn't expected him to be dressed like a farmer.
"Your Excellency, it's me, County Magistrate."
"Not bad, not bad! A farmer's son could come up with such a plan to bring the dead back to life."
"Have you ever been educated?"
In his previous life, he'd certainly spent more than a decade there.
But in this life, of course, he hadn't even seen a single word.
"Your Excellency, I'm eighteen years old, but I'm still a fool."
"I only regained my sanity not long ago, and only recently learned to read."
Ye Ming's words deeply struck Cui Xian. He had studied diligently for decades to pass the imperial examination.
Yet, this farmer's son, barely able to read, could come up with such a plan to break the impasse.
The thought of this made him feel ashamed.
"Yes, not bad! You're a talent indeed."
"I have something I'd like to ask you."
As a newly minted Jinshi and the chief official of Qingshui County, Cui Xian couldn't bring himself to ask Ye Ming for advice.
But Ye Ming didn't care. After all, he still had to operate under Cui Hao's watchful eye.
He'd give him the way out if he wanted.
"Sir, I'm just a farmer. I hope you won't blame me if my answer isn't good."
"Feel free to ask."
"Then please ask, sir."
When Ye Ming arrived, he had already seen the makeshift shelters outside the city for the refugees.
He probably guessed what Cui Xian was going to ask.
"There's a county with a huge backlog of refugees. How should we accommodate them?"
Cui Xian seemed to think his question was too blunt and was about to ask more tactfully.
But Ye Ming just spoke out the answer he had prepared long ago.
"Your Excellency, these refugees have left their hometowns and lost their household registration. Spring plowing will begin in a few days."
"I believe the government should issue a decree allowing the refugees to reclaim wasteland, and all proceeds from the reclaimed land will be private land.
" "Also, anyone who reclaims an acre of land will be registered as a resident in Qingshui County. As for housing ...
" "The war and the harsh winter have killed many people in nearby villages, so let them go to villages where families are almost wiped out.
" "This will temporarily alleviate the refugees' housing problem."
"Not only that, the county government should also distribute grain and seeds to the refugees and announce tax reductions to allow them to recuperate."
Land is a passion for these people. Reclaiming wasteland not only secures land but also secures household registration.
This will surely boost their enthusiasm.
By this autumn harvest, Qingshui County's population and arable land will surge, ushering in prosperity.
"This is a great idea! Why didn't I think of it?"
Cui Xian's smile was almost unstoppable.
If he followed Ye Ming's advice, he would surely be given a valuable position and return to Kyoto once his five-year term was up.
"My Lord, please don't blame me if my answer isn't good."
"Good, that's a great answer."
"With your talent, if you study hard, even at your advanced age, you'll surely pass the imperial examinations in due time."
"Become a pillar of Dayun!"
Cui Xian was one of those passionate scholars intent on rescuing the impending collapse of Dayun.
But he didn't fully grasp the fact that Dayun was already rotten.
Otherwise, if word of his initiative to raise grain prices had reached Kyoto, the court would have sent officials to hold him accountable.
Not to mention that the disaster situation has stabilized for so long, and there's still no movement from the capital.
It's clear that those in the capital have given up on Qingshui County.
"More praise, sir, but forget about studying."
"How is it that you're so intelligent without any education?"
"If I had studied, I would have waited until I was an official to save Dayun from disaster."
Ye Ming sneered inwardly. It seemed the new magistrate was still a passionate young man.
It was a pity he hadn't yet grasped the current situation.
"Your Excellency, I am just a farmer's son. I just want to live a good life with my wife."
"I don't have any big ambitions."
What a pity, Cui Xian thought.
If Ye Ming was willing to study, he would definitely be able to change Dayun with him.
"There's no rush to draw conclusions on this matter."
"I heard that you're going to open a shop soon. I recently confiscated several shops and gave them to you on the day of your opening."
"I will definitely come to support you in person."
After all, Ye Ming helped me so much, so he should be rewarded.
Oh, it seems that Cui Xian is not completely a nerd, but also understands some social customs.
"Thank you very much, County Magistrate."
"Oh, by the way, haven't you been learning to read recently?"
"I have my experience from many years of imperial examinations here, you can take it back and take a look."
"If there are any words you don't recognize or where I don't understand, you can come to me at any time."
What the hell, the academic notebook?
I'm not taking the imperial examination, why give me that thing?
It's better to give me more shops. Although he
disliked it, Ye Ming still wanted to thank Cui Xian.
"Thank you, County Magistrate."
"Well, you and I are the same age, I'm just a few years older than you. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Cui in private."
"Then I'll be so arrogant as to call you Brother Cui."