flstandardbreds Chapter 115 Building a Cellar
Chapter 115 Building a Cellar
After her uncle and aunt left, Mu Chaoge had someone load a cart with food for them. She then thought about it for a long time and felt that she couldn't just build a farm, she also had to store some food because she forgot that this was not the modern era, but the ancient times where war and riots could happen at any time.
Moreover, a natural disaster would be very devastating, so it is very important to store food.
Seeing her third young lady in a daze, Xiao Taozi came over and poured her a cup of tea. "Young lady, what are you thinking about? Why are you so absorbed in thought?"
Mu Chaoge said, "I was thinking about stockpiling food, and my uncle's words reminded me. So, Xiao Taozi, go and call Brother Duan over."
She planned to build a large cellar. Fortunately, her own farm was big enough to build one. Every year, she would sell half of the surplus grain and secretly store the other half.
It won't be discovered, right?
Xiao Taozi didn't understand why, but she still agreed obediently and ran to find Duan Yuanshan.
Mu Chaoge took the paper and pen that Xiao Taozi used for practicing calligraphy and began to draw the pattern of the cellar. Attention should also be paid to moisture-proofing and insect-proofing. In this way, the farm's granary also needs to be changed in style to make it more standardized.
She was so absorbed in drawing that she finished the drawing in just a few strokes.
Duan Yuanshan often worked for her, and these craftsmen would all look at her drawings.
So let's roughly draw a style first.
When Duan Yuanshan rushed over, he called out, "Third Miss."
Mu Chaoge waved at him, "Brother Duan, come here quickly. I want to discuss something with you."
She mentioned the plan to build a granary.
"You are the people I trust the most. I can't ask anyone else for help with this matter. The fewer people who know about it, the better. So I have to trouble you to help me build this cellar."
Mu Chaoge took up all of Duan Yuanshan and the others' time for a long time.
The main reason is that they are honest people and work hard. They won't take advantage of their growing familiarity with her to fool her. They do things impeccably.
Duan Yuanshan was so excited when he heard this: "Miss San is a great benefactor to us. What's the big deal if we can help her?"
He said it was up to them to make it for her quickly and well.
Mu Chaoge used his mind-reading skills to see that he was consistent inside and out, and immediately laughed, "Okay, you guys work hard, and I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Duan Yuanshan said quickly: "Miss Third has helped us enough."
How could there be such blessing in the past?
You have to run around everywhere to find a temporary job, and if you meet a black-hearted employer, you will work hard but still not get paid.
I am so worried every day.
Now that it has met the noble man Mu Chaoge, Duanjia Village has completely changed.
New houses were built, those who had no money to marry were able to get married, and children were raised to be plump and healthy. Every household was grateful.
Now, these craftsmen have been booked by Mu Chaoge again. There is endless work to do every day, and the income is very stable. They are reluctant to leave.
"A few days ago, Brother Liu said that the work after the spring was almost finished and he didn't know where to find work. It just so happened that the third lady came to me."
Duan Yuanshan said they were very grateful and that as long as they had something to do and some money, that would be enough.
No need to give them extra money.
Mu Chaoge smiled and said that he would take care of it and asked him to go back and talk to the other craftsmen first.
Duan Yuanshan immediately agreed with a smile, and happily left with the drawings.
The other craftsmen naturally had no objection.
But he also got a glimpse of something from Mu Chaoge, and asked Duan Yuanshan cleverly, "It's good to work for the Third Miss, we're all looking forward to it, but why are they suddenly building a granary? Is there something going on?"
Duan Yuanshan was just guessing, "Who would want to stockpile food? We didn't have any surplus food in the past, otherwise who wouldn't want to stockpile some food?"
After he finished speaking, he added in a deep voice: "If necessary, we can secretly build some cellars in our own village. Don't spread the matter of the Third Miss casually!"
The other craftsmen said they didn't dare, "How could that be?" "That's right, we can betray anyone but the Third Young Lady!" "We are not that kind of people!"
Duan Yuanshan was relieved, "Just shut up and let's do our work!"
The other craftsmen all agreed.
the other side.
Mu Chaoge also began to instruct Uncle Cai, "From now on, we should keep the food for our own consumption during the spring and winter seasons, and divide the surplus into two parts, one for us to keep and one for us to sell. Remember not to tell others that we are hoarding food."
The small farm could tell them, but the new farm just kept it a secret from them.
There is a difference between closeness and distance.
Mu Chaoge could still tell the difference. Besides, there were many people and many opinions at the New Farm.
It is inevitable that it is not as easy to control as on our side.
Uncle Cai said yes immediately, "But what's the news from my uncle?"
Mu Chaoge did not hide it from Uncle Cai, "My uncle just mentioned it, but he didn't elaborate, but I think it's better to be prepared. What do you think?"
Uncle Cai also lowered his voice instantly, "Old slave, let me see? The young lady has this!"
He gave Mu Chaoge a thumbs up and praised her, truly admiring her foresight.
Although she is young, she is so thoughtful. She has thought of everything that others can and cannot think of. With her young master around, what is there to be afraid of?
Mu Chaoge also smiled, "I plan to buy another thirty people later and let them train with Brother Liang, and practice with the previous batch of guards. The last batch will be in the open, and the next batch will be arranged in the dark. I will also give them some work during normal times, and let them practice secretly at night. This way, others won't notice it, and we have an extra layer of protection. Brother Liang happens to be quite good at leading people."
Those new guards were all young boys and they were very respectful to Liang Yong.
When facing the young master Mu Chaoge, everyone was very well-behaved. No one looked down on her because of her age. Instead, they all respected her very much.
It can be seen that Liang Yong is very powerful.
Uncle Cai immediately helped to think about it, "That's not difficult, why not just let them raise sheep? It would be best to build a house on the mountain and let them herd the sheep, how about that?"
Anyway, they have quite a few sheep on the farm, so they might as well bring back a few more lambs and take care of them together.
There are few other people going up the mountain, so they can train however they want.
Mu Chaoge laughed when he heard it, "Hey, you know what, Uncle Cai, this is a good idea!"
Uncle Cai immediately laughed too, "How can an old slave compare to Miss? I am just guessing nonsense."
Mu Chaoge said he was being modest, "Uncle Cai, your brain is sometimes better than mine!"
Uncle Cai was so amused that his eyes widened with laughter. "Then I'll do it right away?"
Mu Chaoge nodded, "Go ahead, go ahead. Just keep an eye on it. I'll leave this matter to you."
Uncle Cai told her not to worry and went to take care of the matter. He had been running around and busying himself recently, and his old bones had been well exercised.
I have been feeling very strong lately and feel I can still work hard for the Third Miss for many more years.
Mu Chaoge felt uncomfortable when she heard this unintentionally, but Uncle Cai was not that old actually, it was just that people in ancient times had a short lifespan. She felt that if he ate well and exercised, Uncle Cai could still live for many years.