Compared with the bloody atmosphere in the capital, the atmosphere in Zhuangzi was pleasant.
Hua Zhi came out of the room where the temperature was obviously higher than outside. She was in a very good mood. The situation was better than she expected. Nothing went wrong the first time. The spore seeds came out well and the nutrient bed was also well matched.
Several old men with dark complexions and deep wrinkles followed behind, and although they were a little hesitant, they looked happy. Although they were doing things according to the eldest girl's instructions and got the promise at the beginning that they would not be blamed whether it succeeded or not, they were greatly relieved when things were really done. They finally lived up to the eldest girl's trust and the considerable wages she offered them.
Hua Zhi sat down in the main room. Several old farmers who had received instructions also sat down at the edge of the stools. When the maid came up to serve tea, they stood up and took it respectfully, but dared only touch their lips with the tea before putting it down again and continuing to sit at the edge.
This is a hierarchy concept that has been rooted in her heart for decades, and it is not something that Hua Zhi can change with just a few words. She simply pretended not to see it and talked about business, "You need to be careful when watering, not too much, and the heat in the house must be controlled. The weather is still cold, and the stove still needs to be burned at the temperature I set. You have done a good job before, and you should continue to do so in the future."
An old farmer replied dryly, "Yes, we will do our best."
"If you encounter any problems, you can tell the steward and he will take it seriously. Of course, you can also tell me now."
Several people looked at each other, and the old farmer who had spoken before stammered, "Let the young lady know, according to my experience, this kind of thing is easy to attract mosquitoes. Although we have some methods figured out, we are also worried that we can't prevent it..."
"You reminded me. I'll think of a solution when I get back."
The old farmer touched the back of his head with a simple smile, knowing that his words were useful and were noted down by the master. Others also said something one by one. Hua Zhi listened carefully, whether useful or not, and said that she would solve the problem. This made the old farmers who had been at the bottom of the food chain all their lives feel happy, and they were more determined to take good care of these things for the young lady that they had not yet figured out.
Several maids looked at each other secretly and laughed in their hearts. The young lady was pretending so well. Some things had obviously been solved. Even the mosquito repellent medicine Miss Shaoyao had prepared it long ago, and the young lady brought it this time.
But looking at the attitudes of those people, it is clear that the young lady's way of handling the situation is the best. Didn't you see that those old people wanted to give their hearts to the young lady? They still have a lot to learn!
After the old men left, Liu Xiang, who had been waiting at the door for a while, came in and reported, "Miss, Wu Da and his men are here."
"Bring them in." Hua Zhi drank a cup of tea and looked at the people who came in. They had been staying on the farm to protect it. Away from the safe environment of the Hua family, they looked a bit fierce as a guard should be.
"The younger one has met the older girl."
"No need to be polite." Hua Zhixu held her hands gently. "I asked you to come here because I want you to build a few cellars on the farm."
When Wu Da knew that the eldest girl called them to another farm, he had guessed it in his mind. Now that he heard it was true, he didn't know what the eldest girl was going to do this time.
"I heard that you found a master and studied with him for two months before the New Year?"
This matter has been made clear, Wu Da did not hide it, "Yes, although I knew a little bit before, I am still a half-baked person after all. If I don't learn it well, I am worried that there will be some problems in the basement that I can't solve."
There are so many cans stored in that cellar. If anything goes wrong, not only will the loss be huge, but it would also be inappropriate to ask others to repair it.
Hua Zhi liked people who didn't give up their minds, so she nodded and praised him, "Indeed, you are thoughtful."
"I don't deserve your words, young lady. It's my duty as a young lady." Whether it was the financial subsidy or Chen Liang's matter, they were all convinced by the young lady.
"The function of the cellar here is different from that over there. By the way, has the land thawed now?"
Wu Da thought about what his master had said and nodded, "It should be almost done."
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you."
Wu Da replied loudly, and then asked, "How many do you need, young lady? Do you have any requirements?"
"Get as many as you can. As for the requirements..." Mushrooms prefer damp and dark places. "The requirements are not as high as over there. When it's hot, you can just put a few ice basins in it. Pay more attention to safety. You can also ask the old masters on the farm for advice."
"Yes, I understand." It seemed to be a business different from that workshop. Wu Da felt full of energy. He was a member of the Hua family. Only when the Hua family was doing well could he be well. After all, the eldest girl had never let them down.
"Tang Yong."
"I'm here." Tang Yong, a tall and handsome man, stepped over the threshold and answered respectfully.
Tang Yong was originally from the second wife's house. He didn't talk much, but he was prudent in his work. He was not valued by the second master before. After a few maids made secret investigations, they decided to appoint him as the manager of the new workshop. He also worked hard and did everything Hua Zhi asked him to do. Naturally, he now followed Hua Zhi's lead.
"Arrange a place for Wu Da and his men to live. The work they do is heavy, and they must have meat for every meal."
"yes."
"Come back later, I have something to tell you."
"yes."
Wu Da and his companions followed Tang Yong away, and they all secretly decided to work harder.
Tang Yong returned soon. Hua Zhi handed him a list. "The first thirty people are selected from the Hua family's side branches, and the last ten are selected from our own family. They will come here in about ten days. They will all be under your command in the future. You don't need to distinguish between you, me, and him. You must be fair. Even if you can't treat everyone equally, you can't be biased so that others can see it at a glance. It is your ability to make those thirty people forget their origins and work for me wholeheartedly."
"Yes, I know what to do now."
Hua Zhi nodded slightly, "You should also be careful and beware of those who betray you."
"yes."
"In addition, you should respect the old people I invited. You know things that they don't know, but they know things that you may not understand. We have to rely on their abilities now. You have to find the right balance. We can't do things that turn a small favor into a big one."
Tang Yong responded solemnly, thinking that the soil mixed with various things in several rooms did not need so many people to serve.
"Ask if you have any questions."
"Yes." Tang Yong knew that the eldest lady was a generous lady, so he asked immediately, "There are already nearly twenty people on the farm, and if another forty people come, there will be sixty in total. I was wondering if I can use so many people."
"It will be useful." This was a business she was planning to expand. Once they had all learned how to do it, she would expand the business even further. She didn't need to explain this to Tang Yong.
Tang Yong was satisfied with the affirmative answer, and when he saw that the young lady had no other instructions, he took his leave.