boyutpedia Chapter 102: That's Good
Chapter 102: That's Good
Liu Rumei looked at Tang Mingchen. She felt that even if she was holding on so hard, the King of Idleness couldn't just sit there idle.
Find him something to do; he can't suffer alone.
Liu Rumei reflected for a while. After all, she was young and had never seen the cunning of businessmen or the complexity of the court.
She only thought that she could save people with money, and with the help of the army to maintain stability, she should be able to control the situation.
But she forgot that human hearts are unpredictable, and in the eyes of those who want to profit from this, she is a stumbling block that needs to be removed.
Mr. Tong didn't expect that Liu Rumei would be so stubborn.
But he really admired this kind of character. Really, this girl is rare.
"If that's the case, then you don't need money, you just need to wait."
Liu Rumei was puzzled. What were you waiting for?
"What are you waiting for?"
"Wait for an opportunity. Those merchants will not raise prices immediately. They will wait and see for a few days. If someone raises the price, they will follow suit and make money. The law does not punish everyone.
But it doesn’t matter. Let them be arrogant for two days, and then I’ll take people and throw them directly into jail.
Although this is a bit excessive, their silver and food will belong to the people in the future."
Liu Rumei was really enlightened. She only thought about making money for herself and letting the Zhou family buy food and medicinal materials.
She also thought that if that didn't work, she could mobilize donations from all over the country.
She just didn't expect that there was such a method. Could it really work?
Liu Rumei was still in shock, but Tang Mingchen glanced at Mr. Tong instead.
This is a good idea, and it coincides with my own thoughts.
The food prepared by the Zhou family can certainly be used, but more food is needed to keep the victims alive.
Although he was not a robber, he thought that this business, which offered huge profits without any investment, was feasible.
"Of course, your mansion's reputation is not enough, this matter still needs the intervention of a big shot."
Mr. Tong said this and glanced at Tang Mingchen. This boy is not an ordinary person. Where did this girl find her backer?
"Sir, why don't you elaborate on other aspects?"
Tang Mingchen asked this because he wanted to find out whether Mr. Tong had any good ideas.
"You want to hear it?"
Mr. Tong did not answer directly, but Tang Mingchen actually saluted him.
"Please give me some advice, sir."
"My teachings will cost money."
Tang Mingchen smiled. This gentleman is such a wonderful person.
"nature!"
Tang Mingchen really asked someone to take out a thousand taels of silver, and Mr. Tong became very enthusiastic.
Not only is he powerful, he's also rich. How could he refuse?
There's no way to refuse this.
“Let me put it this way, even if you do what I say, it’s just a solution to the immediate problem.
If you want to handle this matter properly, you still need enough money. Of course, there are many fat sheep in Kyoto, and if you can find a way to make them pay, that would be the best.
However, if we want to solve this problem fundamentally and solve the drought, it still depends on fate. It would be best if we could find high-yield food that is not afraid of drought.
I have been looking for him all my life but have never seen him. Who knows if you two have such a fate?"
Liu Rumei thought about it carefully. High yield? Not afraid of drought?
Sweet potatoes and potatoes seem to meet this condition.
I definitely don’t have these two things now, but she does.
Her space is rich in supplies, including various grain seeds.
Thinking of this, Liu Rumei felt quite happy.
Anyway, there are a lot of potatoes and sweet potatoes in my space. If I take them out and use them as seeds, at least the people can have enough food to eat.
"Other than that?"
When Tang Mingchen asked this, he had never thought about finding new food. He felt that he was not a good person and was afraid that he did not have such luck.
"Besides that? On the one hand, there is the epidemic. Seek advice from an experienced doctor and prepare more medicinal herbs.
There is also the issue of resettlement of disaster victims. If you want them to stay, you have to give them a means of survival.
If we want to let them go back, it's better to escort them all the way. Once chaos breaks out, some people will take advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters."
Liu Rumei felt that what Mr. Tong said made some sense, so he found a piece of paper, wrote and drew on it, and gave Tang Mingchen a picture after burning it.
"Give me one thousand taels, and I'll give you a treasure."
Tang Mingchen took a look, but didn't understand the trick. Instead, Liu Rumei gave the answer with just one sentence.
“Is this the construction drawing for digging a well?”
Mr. Tong took a deep breath. He originally thought that no one would understand, but he didn't expect that Liu Rumei could see through it at a glance.
"have you seen?"
Liu Rumei shook her head. She had never seen it before, but the drawing was so clear.
This not only provided a way to dig a well with depth and stability, but also provided a way to find water sources.
All that’s missing is writing a few big words on this piece of paper, which will be the schematic diagram for well digging.
Forget it, she didn't bother with the ancients. They were not from the Ministry of Works, so it was normal that they didn't understand.
Tang Mingchen looked at Liu Rumei. He knew that this was a construction drawing, but he didn't expect it was for digging a well.
"According to my method, you can dig the well deeper. To be honest, it is not necessary in places with severe drought. Don't waste your energy.
But we have to give it a try in places where the situation is not serious. If the implementation goes smoothly, a well can be drilled in ten days.
If there was water, these people wouldn't have to flee the famine, and at least they wouldn't starve to death on the road. This can be considered a merit of mine."
Liu Rumei thought this was a good idea, using different methods for different places.
This way, there is less pressure.
Liu Rumei looked at the picture carefully and understood it. According to Mr. Tong's method, she dug the well while fixing the soil layers on both sides.
The method of fixing it is very simple, which is to use wood and stone.
But she felt that there should be a better way, but for the time being, she didn't want to fight.
She had to think about it. If she could come up with a solution, then the big problem would be solved.
At this moment, Tang Mingchen was already asking Mr. Tong for advice, and Zhou Haoxuan was also listening carefully. He knew that this would be very helpful for him in writing policy papers.
Liu Rumei's eyes suddenly lit up when she saw Zhou Haoxuan's book basket.
It was a very delicate book basket, woven entirely with the finest bamboo. It was not only beautiful but also strong and durable.
Bamboo won’t work because it’s not strong enough, but what about changing to another material?
Liu Rumei thought that if she used iron wire, weaved it into an oval shape, and used it to fix the surroundings while digging the well, the effect would definitely be good.
But Liu Rumei didn't say this idea. Instead, she picked up the pen and carefully drew what she wanted.
The more Tang Mingchen looked, the brighter his eyes became. He was a little surprised, but more surprised.
It turns out that this girl is not only courageous and cunning, but also has such talent.
Mr. Tong was silent for a while, then couldn't help but nodded.
This method is not bad, but what can be used to stabilize the layer?
"Use wire. Although it's extravagant, it's the best way to fix it. When it's finished, add a layer of stone around it for a better effect."
Mr. Tong nodded, but he was also curious about how Liu Rumei, a girl from a wealthy family, could understand this.