Zhou Shichu welcomed another uninvited guest, and this guest she had never dealt with before was very unexpected, because she really had no idea what she had done to make Mu Yunchao Come and see her in person.
Could it be that he was not polite enough to his wife and he was here to vent his anger on Liu Yan? But will this make him appear too narrow-minded? Will he be such a love-crazed person?
It's hard to say, after all, the hero always cares about everything about the heroine. Whoever dares to be rude to his beloved will definitely make that person pay the price! This kind of behavior is called "Tianliang King Po" nowadays, so will she encounter the ancient version of "Tianliang King Po" next?
Zhou Shichu's heart was very complicated. If Mu Yunchao defended Liu Yan and punished her indiscriminately, then she would have no choice but to take Zhou Shiwan away from Cuicheng and go somewhere else. In short, she would not let him go without a fight, and before leaving, she He wants to come back with revenge.
"What on earth does your lord want to do with me? I'm just an ordinary person. Is there anything worthy of your lord personally sending someone to find me?" Zhou Shichu secretly and openly inquired about information from the guards who came to see her.
But the guard was very tight-lipped and silent. He didn't answer Zhou Shichu's inquiry at all. He just took her away from Fumanlou with a straight look. Coincidentally, Mu Yunchao and Liu Yan were husband and wife, and they didn't even bother to meet anyone. Choosing this restaurant, Fumanlou, has a tacit understanding.
Zhou Shichu entered the box, and his eyes were immediately attracted by a tall and straight man in front of the table. This man had a handsome and fair face. He had the grace of a noble prince and a bit of the coldness of a military general. These two Although his temperament is somewhat contradictory, it miraculously blends well with him. When people see him, they can't help but think of the idiom "both civil and military".
"Mrs. Zhou, I invited you rashly. It's because of Mu's improper form. I hope Mrs. Zhou can forgive me for being abrupt." Mu Yunchao actually expressed his apology to Zhou Shichu first. He looked very sincere and punished himself with three drinks.
Zhou Shichu carefully observed his expression and saw that he was so polite to her and didn't seem to want to settle a score with her at all. He was relieved to stand up for Liu Yan.
If possible, she still doesn't want to move. After all, Cuicheng is a rare place that is stable and safe. She has her own career here, so she naturally doesn't want to give up if she can.
"I wonder what General Mu has to do with me, a civilian woman?" Zhou Shichu asked directly. She saw that Mu Yunchao was indeed a broad-minded person, so she was not afraid of offending him.
"My wife received a large sum of money from Mrs. Zhou yesterday, and Mu thanked Mrs. Zhou here on behalf of the victims." Mu Yunchao said, praising Zhou Shichu without leaving any trace.
Zhou Shichu was not dazzled by his implicit praise, and said: "General Mu, thank you for your praise. I am just an ordinary person. I can't help much. I can only donate some money to the victims, and it is all for the stability of the city. You, General Mu, don’t have to be so polite.”
"Mrs. Zhou has this realization, which really surprises me. After all, many people have donated money and food. Most of them will think that they are simply helping the refugees, but they will not think that this is actually indirectly helping themselves. After all, they have handled the refugees properly, and their own Only in a safe place can you stay stable and your own safety can be guaranteed." Mu Yunchao said calmly.
When Zhou Shichu heard what he said, he finally observed him carefully. He was indeed worthy of being the founding emperor in the future. He was far-reaching, wise and talented.
"Mrs. Zhou, there is no need to look at me like this. I also got inspiration from you to think of this." Mu Yunchao smiled and said.
Zhou Shichu was really surprised at this moment: "Get inspiration from me? What do you mean?" She was really confused this time.
"Didn't you tell my wife that the way to deal with the refugees is not to just give food to the common people, but to arrange things for them to do, preferably "relief for work"?" My wife told me your opinion after I returned home. , I have a deep understanding, I wonder if Mrs. Zhou can tell me in detail, what is 'relief for work'?" Mu Yunchao asked very seriously, sincerely asking Zhou Shichu for advice.
Zhou Shichu was stunned for a moment. When she heard the word "relief for work" from Mu Yunchao, she felt like she was out of time and space. However, she was still surprised by Mu Yunchao's keenness. Was he indeed a born politician? When I heard this word, I paid attention.
"Work-for-relief, to put it simply, means that the government funds the construction of various infrastructure projects, such as building reservoirs, dams, roads, land reclamation, etc., so that the suffering people can get paid for these projects to support themselves, instead of directly Commoners give soup to refugees.
This can arouse the enthusiasm of the refugees, preventing them from relying too much on government relief and developing the habit of eating and being lazy. It can also reduce the burden on the government, build good infrastructure, and bring convenience to people's lives. "
After listening to Zhou Shichu's words, Mu Yunchao suddenly fell into deep thought. The more he thought about it, the more he thought this "relief through work" idea was brilliant! Doesn’t this kill two birds with one stone? The money raised from donations can be used as a reward for hiring refugees, which will prevent them from thinking about getting something for nothing and allow them to better build their own city.
Building reservoirs, building dams, clearing wasteland, opening roads...Won't that project be famous forever if it is completed? These are all real achievements! As a ruler, wouldn’t Mu Yunchao know the benefits of this?
Therefore, he knew how brilliant this "relief for work" idea was. Smart people can draw inferences from one instance to other cases. Mu Yunchao could already foresee that after the refugees built reservoirs and dams, the people would no longer have to suffer floods. Infringement is also beneficial to the cultivation of local farmland. As food increases, the population increases and the city becomes more prosperous.
After opening up wasteland, the arable land increased, and more refugees were willing to stay. They multiplied and lived here, and they became the people under his rule. Nowadays, it is a troubled time, because of the war, many people have died, and various local forces, which Don’t want an increase in population? The more people there are, the more advantageous it is to fight, and isn't opening up wasteland the best way to retain people?
Mu Yun became more and more excited as he thought about it. He couldn't help but stand up, bowed to Zhou Shichu sincerely, and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Zhou, for giving me this idea! Mu would like to thank you on behalf of the people in the city and the refugees." Grace.”
Zhou Shichu stood up quickly and avoided his courtesy. She did not dare to take the credit and said quickly: "General Mu, thank you for the award. This good idea was not mine. It was proposed by other knowledgeable people. I am just a scholar." It’s just words and you don’t deserve the thanks of others.”
Mu Yunchao thought she was just being modest. After all, this was a disaster relief method for later generations. He didn't know that, so he was greatly shocked when he heard what Zhou Shichu said.
