It was already November 3rd when Fu Xi, Wang Er and everyone returned to Su County. Arrangements were made for two master craftsmen, Cao Zuoxu Sanwei of the workshop, and Nian Shoucheng, director of the oil press factory, to accompany the exchange throughout the process.
Fu Xi didn't go back to his home and went to the water conservancy project site. Because of the large number of people, the construction of three reservoirs and the northern section of Weishui River started at the same time, and the construction site was filled with people.
Seeing that the farmers were all wearing winter clothes and shoes, Fu Xi nodded. There are multiple greenhouses next to the construction site for farmers to take a temporary break and drink water.
Yin Daobing, an official in the workshop, saw Fu Xi coming and rushed to greet him. Fu Xi looked at Yin Daobing's chapped face and said: "Thank you for your hard work, Old Yin." Yin Daobing was a little excited and replied: "No hard work, no hard work." Fu Xi asked: "Is there any problem with the operation of the project?" Yin Daobing replied: "Farmers I was only given one set of winter clothes, and I didn’t have to change them if they got dirty. I took them off at night to dry them and wear them again tomorrow. But I was very happy. Although it was hard, it was much better than before. In terms of food, the county government not only provided food , and also provided soybean oil, some pork, and the farmers brought their own dried vegetables, meat, and eggs, and the food was good. However, some farmers had weak health and fell ill. Gao County Prime Minister arranged for Dr. Hu and others to give medicine and treatment, and the county government went out. " Fu Xi regretted: "Why did I neglect the medical aspect? I will have a meeting tomorrow to make up for it." Yin Daobing continued to report: "The houses are scattered in Zhuangzi near the construction site. Everyone is crowded, but they can't resist the cold." Fu Xi emphasized: "Farmers' health is the most important thing. Don't catch the cold. If your body can't bear it, rest. Don't be afraid of farmers being lazy." Yin Daobing replied: "Okay. In terms of engineering, everything is being done as planned. The ponds and rivers We first used cofferdams to separate the water, and then started construction. Since we have a large number of people, the working area must be expanded, so we laid a large number of wooden bridges and worked on the bridge deck." Fu Xiyan: "Okay. You have considered it very comprehensively. The preparation work is very complete. When the project is completed, I want to reward you." Yin Daobing replied: "Thank you, Master. During the project, a farmer proposed using wheelbarrows to canal mud. We can also think of it, but it was indeed him who thought of it first, so we followed the master's idea of rewarding the gold. He was rewarded according to the policy. Later, there were many detailed suggestions for improvement. Although the effect was not obvious, we also rewarded him with intention." Fu Xiyan: "Very good. Mobilizing everyone's enthusiasm is the most important thing. All Everyone is using their brains, and maybe a golden idea will come up, and we will make a lot of money. In addition, trivial improvements must be taken seriously and analyzed carefully. As long as they are indeed effective, everyone is required to improve accordingly. Strictly implement , the effect will be reflected." Yin Daobing thought about it carefully and replied: "What the master said makes sense. We will do it accordingly." Fu Xi went to a weaving workshop again, where two looms creaked. Most women still weave cloth by hand.
Fu Si, the steward of Zhuangzi, replied: "Thank you for your hard work, sir. I was not proficient at using the loom at first, but now I am proficient at it. It must be done quickly, which is equivalent to 2.5 workers." Fu Xi asked: "What are the living conditions of the peasant women?" Fu Xi asked Chapter 4: "The clothes are thinner, but fortunately I have to work in the house. Winter clothes are also being produced and are being distributed slowly." Fu Xiyan said: "Don't give them away for free. Accounts must be settled. The yarn she brought must be paid for." The various stuffings for winter clothes she brings must also be paid to her, and the winter clothes must be paid to them." Chapter 4: "I have told them this a long time ago. In addition, since they weave a lot of cloth, they will also have to pay for it. Some bonuses." Fu Xi said: "Okay. Is there enough food?" Fu Xi said four times: "The women should eat less, it's all in the budget." Fu Xi went to the children's school again, which is next to the weaving workshop. In a room with firewood, it was quite warm. The children did not make any noise. They sat on the floor, lay down, or lay on their stomachs, pretending to read with the master.
Fu Xi smiled and exited, and replied four times: "The child eats, but he is obedient. But he eats fiercely." Fu Xi asked, "Is there enough food?" Four times Fu said: "You have to control it, otherwise you won't be able to bear it. Butler Wang When I check the accounts in the past two days, I will probably scold my mother." Fu Xi laughed.
When Fu Xi returns home, she cherishes spring, summer, autumn and winter with smiles in full bloom. Fu Xi liked it and hugged her from left to right.
Xixia suddenly said: "Congratulations, sir, you are going to be a father soon." Fuxi suddenly felt a warm current pouring out of her heart and looked at Xixia: "Are you pregnant?" Xixia pursed her lips to Xichun: "It's sister Xichun Good luck! She got pregnant first." Fu Xi held Xichun in her arms and wanted to kiss her repeatedly, but Xichun was shy and refused.
Fu Xi said: "Tell Butler Wang tomorrow and we will have a banquet to celebrate." Ah! I want to sleep with my wife tonight." Xichun San refused: "I am already pregnant, so I will let my sisters serve me tonight." Fu Xi worked hard at night, and the three sisters were all satisfied, but the bullet hit Inside Xixia.
Tomorrow, the county government will have a meeting. Fu Xi said first: "After I came back yesterday, I went to the water conservancy construction site, weaving workshop, and children's school for a brief look. I felt relieved. Everyone did a good job. When the winter war is over, we will hold a summary meeting and discuss it further. Merits are rewarded. But I also discovered an omission, and that is medical care. Our medical power is too small. Today I invited Divine Doctor Hu to come over. Let's first ask Divine Doctor Hu to introduce the medical situation in Suxian County." Divine Doctor Hu replied: "There are only two doctors in the county, Chengnan Tong Jichun and I. Dr. Tong specializes in bruises, and I know a few. And there are some apprentices, and we can't afford too many apprentices." Fu Xiyan: "The people are poor and can't afford to support them. Doctors. Doctors are busy and cannot train too many apprentices. But now that Suxian County is undergoing large-scale production, agriculture, animal husbandry, industry, and commerce are all developing, we can train more doctors. The medical level is high, and the people are healthier and healthier. Longer life means better production, which is a virtuous circle. So, I decided to set up a medical room, with Dr. Hu as Cao Zuo, Dr. Tong as the official, and the old apprentice as the servant. How about Dr. Hu?" Hu Liangcai Thank you quickly.
Fu Xiyan said: "Ask someone to invite Dr. Tong over for a meeting." County Prime Minister Gao Xiuwen asked someone to invite him. Fu Xiyan: "I hope that Dr. Hu and Dr. Tong will bring more apprentices, and they can go to the children's school to select some smarter, older, and willing children to be apprentices. For general diseases, let the old apprentices attend and give them a chance. For difficult diseases, two doctors will treat them. For apprentices to see a doctor, the fee will be lower, so that more people dare to see the doctor. For difficult diseases, the consultation fee will be higher. The two doctors will focus more on improving the medical level of all apprentices, so as to provide better services for more people. Protect the health of the common people." Hu Liangcai replied.
Wang Houcai, Cao Zuo of Hufang, said: "In October, the industrial and commercial tax was 4,000 guan, pigs and sheep were slaughtered, and the transactions were amazing. The oil press factory has good income, and the transaction volume of other commodities has also increased significantly. The transaction volume of wheat has also increased a lot compared with previous years." Fu Xi asked: "Is it normal? Will it affect our county's food reserves?" Wang Houcai replied: "I didn't pay attention at the time. I felt that we had been purchasing from outside, and the people's food consumption was also a lot less, and every family had some savings. But Ma Li was very careful and went to the market to check, and found that the purchasing volume of Hengsheng Trading Company in Wei County had increased significantly, while the transaction volume of other foreign trading firms was about the same as before." Fu Xi asked, "Why?" Ma Wencai replied. : "I asked the manager of Hengsheng Commercial Bank, and he said that Wei County also wants to carry out some water conservancy projects in winter." Fu Xiyan: "This is a good thing! As long as it does not affect our own reserve bottom line, we will sell it to them at a high price." Ma Wencai replied: "Okay, sir. Our household plans to not only calculate taxes on some of the main materials included in the commercial tax, such as wheat, soybeans, thread, cloth, soybean oil, pork, mutton, soybean meal, etc., but also on the transaction objects, The transaction volume and transaction price will be recorded for reference by the master, officials, and factory directors." Fu Xi was overjoyed: "Okay. Reward the horse officials! Ten passes." Ma Wencai said hurriedly: "Don't dare." Fu Xi said Xi Yan: "In this matter, the first thing I want to praise the horse official is that he works hard. He is very vigilant and always cares about food security. The second thing I want to praise is that he has a pioneering mind. In addition to his job In addition, we study the market and collect market conditions to help us better arrange production. This time I went to the capital to attend the meeting and introduced the rewards for advanced production, soybean oil extraction and pig raising to improve the diet structure, and high-yielding grain varieties to increase production. It is estimated that wheat, soybeans , Pork production will increase significantly nationwide, and we must respond promptly and correctly." Everyone nodded.
Wang Houcai said: "We also found a situation where a commercial bank went directly to the farmers' homes to purchase pork and soybean oil. We don't know whether we should control it." Fu Xiyan: "I think we still have to control it. In the future, we will control the excess grain and takeaway food from farmers' homes." Pigs and sheep, unified purchasing and marketing. Unified purchasing and marketing does not mean lowering prices. If there is a bumper grain harvest, we will raise prices appropriately. If we harvest more grain, if there is a poor harvest, we will lower prices appropriately to collect grain. This will protect the people in the city from buying grain at too high a price. Farmers generally do not lose money, and the county The government strives to collect all commercial taxes. Moreover, the advantage of this is that the total grain output, grain take-out volume, grain purchase volume, and the total grain surplus in the county are clearly known, which is of great benefit to our food security." Wang Houcai added: " If the grain harvest is good, more grain will be harvested, and if the grain harvest is poor, the grain will be sold, and the county government will also have a considerable income. This is the function of the Changpingcang in the previous dynasty." Everyone understands.
Gao Xiu Wenyan: "Okay. Taking advantage of the concentration of large-scale production personnel in winter, we will implement the policy requirements."
