"If you saw with your own eyes how he handled things at that time, you would have the same thoughts as me."

"Haha, to be valued so highly by Zi Yu, I really have to experience it."

"There will definitely be surprises. However, it is a pity that although he has a very high IQ, he is just an ordinary person without any superpowers." Shen Wan looked regretful.

"Everyone in the world is jealous of beauty. If he is really as powerful as you say and is a superpower, wouldn't he be struck by thunder every day? By the way, will you come with me?" Zhu never thought in her dreams that she could actually say a word.

Become a prophecy.

"No. Madam knows that my husband doesn't like trivial matters, so it's up to Madam to make the decision." Shen Wan said with a smile.

"Humph, I just have a hard life."

…

"Everyone, gather in the dining hall. Madam will be arriving soon."

As soon as Zhou Sen finished his meal, Zhu Tongzi summoned the workers to the canteen.

The dining hall is right next to the kitchen. There are more than a dozen large round tables for eating, which can accommodate nearly two hundred people. Although this is a place for eating, few people usually come here to eat. Everyone prefers to squat in the yard with a basin in their hands.

Eat and chat in a circle.

Another function of the canteen is for meetings.

Everyone gathered in the dining hall, which was noisy. Zhou Sen and Lu Shatou found a corner to sit down. He didn't want to attract Mrs. Zhu's attention. In Zhou Sen's eyes, Mrs. Zhu was an extremely smart and capable woman.

It was only when Mrs. Zhu entered the dining hall that she became quiet.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone." Mrs. Zhu glanced at the dining hall, "Recently, Niejiaqiao has been in trouble. You must have seen it this morning. There are thousands of victims. I predict that this situation will continue as the weather gets colder.

It’s getting worse and worse. Yesterday, I came back from Tianfu. Along the way, there were people affected by the disaster who were suffering from hunger and cold. Every day, people froze to death and starved to death on the road. Now, those people are gathering in big cities and small towns, and the number is getting bigger and bigger.

The number of hungry people in our Niejiaqiao has exceeded 2,000, and it is increasing every day..."

"Maybe you haven't understood what I'm going to say. I think everyone knows about the famines in 626 and 1156. In that famine, the Han Empire lost five million people. It was five million, not half a million.

Not 50,000. Do you know how many people live in Niejiaqiao? It’s less than 100,000, and the entire Niejiaqiao area of ​​hundreds of miles only contains hundreds of thousands of people. In fact, that’s just official statistics. It is said that the total number of people who died that time was,

It has exceeded 10 million, not including the neighboring countries that were affected. A conservative estimate is that the death toll in the entire Zhanyun Continent exceeds 20 million..."

"Do you know how those people died?"

"Some of them starved to death, and more people were killed. Those hungry people who were dizzy with hunger gathered together and turned into a mob. They were like locusts on the land of the Han Empire.

They tortured, burned, killed and looted wherever they went, leaving no one inhabited for thousands of miles..."

…

"This year, history is repeating itself. Floods and droughts occurred in many parts of the Han Empire. Moreover, winter came more than a month earlier this year. Thousands of miles of ice have frozen, and dripping water has turned into ice. The lives of the victims have become even more difficult, and hungry people have gathered. This is an ominous sign."

"Niejiaqiao is a remote area and has not been affected yet. However, I want to tell you that we will definitely be affected. If we do not take action, we will become victims of famine. I can tell you for sure that once the hungry people are on the verge of

When they die, they will become a mob more terrifying than ferocious beasts, and at that time, morality and law will lose their restraints on them."

"Now, we have to make two preparations. First, try our best to give out porridge and provide disaster relief; second, pick up weapons and be ready to fight at any time. In addition, all the workers of the Shen family can bring their family documents to the Shen family. The men live in

There is an unused warehouse in the east courtyard, and Nujuan lives in the wing of the west courtyard. When everyone goes home, inform the family and bring all the food and valuables..."

Seeing Zhu's unhurried speech, Zhou Sen secretly admired her. This woman was indeed so scheming that she actually asked the workers to bring the family papers to the Shen family compound. This undoubtedly kidnapped the fate of the workers to the Shen family compound.

As for the family, if the time comes, if anyone wants to harm the Shen family, they will naturally resist with all their might.

"Okay, that's all... Hey, by the way, I wonder if you have any good suggestions for us to get through this difficult time together..." Zhu was just about to leave when she suddenly remembered what Shen Wan said, stopped and looked at

Look for Zhou Sen among the crowd.

"Zhou Sen has it!"

Before Zhu finished speaking, the sound of Lu Ax's urn was heard. Lu Ax spent time with Zhou Sen every day and learned a lot of knowledge from Zhou Sen. In Lu Ax's eyes, Zhou Sen was the smartest person in the world.

Zhou Sen wanted to pull Lu Axe, but it was too late, so he could only complain secretly. Zhou Sen naturally didn't know that Lu Axe regarded him as a pearl covered by dust. He wished that everyone would know that Zhou Sen was a pearl.

A brilliant pearl.

"Zhou Sen, do you have any suggestions?" Mrs. Zhu was secretly surprised. She knew that Lu Axe was withdrawn and taciturn. Anyone could recommend something like this in public, but it was impossible for him. But now, it happened that he

Talulu Ax is recommended first.

"No." Zhou Sen replied simply.

"Zhou Sen, if you think about it carefully, if our Shen family collapses, the East Courtyard will collapse. If the East Courtyard collapses, you, Lu Axe, and all the workers here will have no place to live." Zhu

Shi Dandan said.

Lu axe, all workers...

Zhou Sen was stunned.

Suddenly, he actually felt a little concerned about the East Compound.

Chef Peng and Chef Lei, who often get red-faced because of bragging and arguing, Aunt Peng who likes to introduce his wife to others, Aunt Sun who often takes care of sick workers, Zhu Tongzi, who is outspoken and loud, and Mr. Qi, the concierge who seems to be sleeping all day long.

There is Lu Shatou who likes to listen to what he says, and Deaf Jia who only knows how to do things...

"Maybe..."

"If you have it, tell it for everyone to hear." A smile appeared on the corner of Zhu's mouth.

"Madam, the land in Niejiaqiao is fertile, the products are rich, and there are no disasters. It is no problem to feed even tens of thousands of people, let alone thousands. Madam, just call the big households in Niejiaqiao to provide porridge for disaster relief and distribute some winter clothes to keep out the cold.

, the hungry people will naturally not become a mob, and all problems will be solved."

"I have already thought of this method, and I have been visiting the local wealthy gentry all day long. However, they are all just perfunctory. No one is willing to actually come out to provide disaster relief. Instead, they all want to hoard food and make a fortune." Zhu

A look of anger appeared on his face.

"Then things get complicated. I wonder if Madam will continue to give out porridge to provide disaster relief?"

"Yes."

"Does the mistress think that the Shen family can feed thousands of hungry people alone?"

"cannot."

"Yes!" Zhou Sen replied affirmatively.

"Is it possible that you really want our Shen family to feed those thousands of hungry people?" A trace of anger appeared on Mrs. Zhu's face.

"Yes. The grain in the Shen family's warehouse is enough to feed thousands of people. If the Shen family is willing to purchase the excess grain from tenants at a high price, then the Shen family will have no problem feeding tens of thousands of people."

"Haha, yes, with the Shen family's property, let alone thousands of people, if they just fill their stomachs, even tens of thousands of people can be fed. However, tens of thousands of people can be fed until the snow melts next year.

, our Shen family is also bankrupt. Besides, there are tens of thousands of hungry people. If word spreads and swarms of swarms come in, our Shen family will not be able to feed all the hungry people even if they sell iron." Zhu said with a smile instead of anger.

"No, no, Madam is wrong. The Shen family is not raising money in vain. Niejiaqiao is a vast area with few people. The Shen family has barren mountains and ridges in Niejiaqiao. The mistress can let the hungry people work for the Shen family to open up wasteland and build roads.

To dredge the water conservancy, the Shen family only needs to provide the hungry with clothes to keep out the cold and food to fill their bellies. Moreover, if we encounter a roving mob, we have enough manpower to defend ourselves..."

"Open up wasteland!" Zhu's eyes lit up.

"Yes, this is a matter of killing two birds with one stone. The Shen family can obtain a large amount of cheap labor with very little effort. Moreover, after opening up the wasteland, many disaster victims may stay and become tenants of the Shen family until the spring comes.

. And the barren hills created were put to good use."

Thousands of people worked to clear wasteland, build roads, dig canals, and build dams for the Shen family.

After spring comes, thousands of people may stay and become tenants of the Shen family.

In addition to clearing wasteland, winter crops can also be planted.

The most important thing is that if there is a large-scale mob, these thousands of hungry people can organize to protect the Shen family's industry...

…

The more Zhu thought about it, the more excited she became.

As long as we follow what Zhou Sen said, the Shen family will reach a new level next year, and the number of tenants and land will double several times.

In the era of farming civilization, large families with traditional business models like the Shen family had a special liking for land, because tenants and fields were assets, and they were assets that constantly produced benefits and never depreciated in value.

"Madam, it's not too late. People in Niejiaqiao are in a state of flux right now. Once someone makes noise and instigates, it will inevitably cause chaos. By then, it will be out of control. It will be too late to clean up the mess. It is best to put out a notice immediately to appease people, and then

, Buying grain on a large scale. It doesn’t matter if the price is high, we will sell the seed grain next year if we can’t finish it. After this year’s drought, floods and famine, seed grain must be scarce, and the high price can just make up for the loss of the Shen family’s high price purchase of grain.”

"Okay, great idea!" Mrs. Zhu exclaimed.

That night, some important people in the Shen family went separate ways, posting lists, collecting grain, and some workers' family records were also moved to the Shen family compound one after another.

The East Courtyard still made preparations for giving porridge, and they were busy until eleven o'clock in the evening, when Zhou Sen climbed into bed.

After going to bed, Zhou Sen couldn't sleep, staring at the door in a daze.

Will Shen Huimin come?

What is she here for?

Tossing and turning and unable to sleep, Zhou Sen stayed up until two in the morning. Under Zhou Sen's gaze, Shen Huimin secretly opened the door and slipped into Zhou Sen's room.

Zhou Sen's heart beat wildly.

"Zhou Sen, Zhou Sen..."

Shen Huimin called softly. The room was a little dark, and Shen Huimin couldn't see Zhou Sen.
To be continued...