The discussion about Ke Yi and County Prime Minister Hu Luo did not stop. Instead, it became more and more intense. Even the old ladies with no teeth came to the street.
This is especially true in restaurants,
"Big news, big news... there's news from the county government!"
At this moment, a vendor hurriedly ran into the lobby.
Since Li Mo was appointed as the magistrate of Ruyang County, news has been leaking out frequently. Vendors with nefarious activities have been waiting in front of the county government office all day to get first-hand news and try to use the news to exchange for some small business.
"What happened again?"
Hearing this, many drinkers looked back.
"The county government just came out with news that although Boss Ke has been brought to justice, the silk business will not stop there. Mr. Li will use his own money to open a new embroidery workshop. At that time, the embroidery workshop will continue to purchase silk at a reasonable price.
It’s still the original price, whatever you want.”
The vendor said cheerfully.
"What? The county magistrate opened his own embroidery workshop and continued to purchase silk? How much more do you want?"
Phew! The next moment, many diners in the restaurant couldn't help but stood up excitedly.
"This is absolutely true. There is a notice at the county government office to prove it."
"Okay, that's really great... In this way, we can continue to operate the bandit business after eliminating it, wouldn't we..."
Several businessmen looked at each other and were ecstatic.
They had been worried about this matter since yesterday, and until now, they finally let go of their worries.
It seems that the new county magistrate not only thinks about the people, but also never forgets them, the merchants.
Ruyang is worthy of their continued stay.
"The waiter will add two more dishes. Brother, come here and I will reward you with a few pennies."
"Thank you, uncle!"
Upon hearing this, the vendor was so happy that he couldn't help but smile.
As hawkers in the county town, they don't want to see merchants leave without any business. The more merchants in Ruyang, the better for them.
"By the way, little brother...is there any news about the copy business over there?"
moment,
Just when the hawker was about to leave the restaurant, some diners stopped the hawker.
They came here from Dongdu to buy the manuscript, but they were locked up all day yesterday because they didn't buy the manuscript. They were naturally anxious.
"Copying business? Wait, let me think about it, there seems to be one!"
The vendor frowned, thought for a while, and said.
"Brother, this is two cents. Go and buy some crisp pears to quench your thirst."
"Oh, I remembered. The notice said that Mr. Li is rebuilding a book club outside the city. He will be able to supply copies to merchants in two days at the latest..."
The hawker said as he took the copper coins.
"Two days? Okay!"
The restaurant became more and more lively because of the two pieces of news, and the emotions of the merchants were completely aroused.
Coupled with the smiles on the faces of the people on the street, Ruyang is already showing signs of prosperity.
........
At the same time, the county government
Li Mo leaned back in his chair and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Finally, everything in Ruyang was on track.
The first batch of white linen paper has been delivered to Zhang Yuanwai's Mansion, and printing of manuscripts of Journey to the West, The Legend of Shie, and Water Margin will begin later today.
The people who made paper have also been put back in place, and an additional fifty people have been added.
With them, the next white linen paper can be fully guaranteed.
In addition to the copy business,
With the assistance of Wang Changling and Li Taibai, the construction of an inn and restaurant outside the city has also begun. In addition to the restaurant and inn, the architectural drawings also add an embroidery workshop, a book club and a large area.
Small winery.
Although the winery is a temporary addition, it must be built.
The two wine houses in Luoyang will be abandoned after the wine is produced, and he can no longer go to Dongdu to make wine.
Only a new winery should be built here.
In the future, as long as the winery scales up, in addition to ensuring that the masters of Yibo House drink it, it can also be sold in restaurants in Ruyang.
At that time, it will be another point to attract business customers.
"Now that silk is available, it is not difficult to weave silk into silk... What is difficult is the craft of embroidery."
After taking a sip of tea, just when Li Mo was starting to figure out how to teach Zhou Yurou the craftsmanship of Jiangnan embroidery, Master Zeng appeared at the door of the lobby.
Otherwise, there would be no way to digest so much silk.
Moreover, after Jiangnan embroidery was taught to Zhou Yurou, she alone was not enough, and she needed to bring in some more apprentices.
"My lord, the god of wine has arrived!"
Master Zeng bowed slightly and said.
"Huh? Senior Bacchus has arrived?"
Li Mo's expression changed.
"Please!"
Although the god of wine Zhang Xu became his subordinate because of Li Taibai and Maotai liquor, the two had not yet met due to fate.
"Yes, my lord!"
.......
After half a stick of incense, the god of wine Zhang Xu and Li Mo bowed down and prostrated themselves. There was no trace of unfamiliarity, as if he had been working under Li Mo's hands for a long time.
"Zhang Xu pays homage to the lord!"
"Sir, please wake up quickly!"
Li Mo hurriedly stepped forward to help him. As a warrior, he could feel the aura of Zhang Xu, a nearly ninth-level master.
"Thank you, my lord! My lord, this is the descendant of the Gongshu family, Gongshu Hai!"
After some greetings, Zhang Xu introduced Li Mo to the old man next to him.
"Oh? Mr. Gongshu? I am Li Mo, the magistrate of Ruyang County. I have met Mr."
Li Mo looked up and down and bowed slightly.
Although it is true that he is the county magistrate, he is facing top craftsmen at this moment, so he cannot put on airs.
Moreover, Zhang Xu, the god of wine, is his subordinate, but Gong Shuhai is not.
"I've seen you, sir!"
Seeing that Li Mo acted humbly, Gong Shuhai returned the favor with a satisfied look on his face.
"Gentlemen, please!"
"My lord, without further ado, I wonder when the construction of the mountain pass at the west entrance of Ruyang will start?"
After sitting down and waiting for the maid to serve tea, Zhang Xu took the lead and spoke.
It is said that when he and Gong Shuhai entered Ruyang, they had already seen the topography of Ruyang, especially the best place to build the pass that Gong Shuhai finally determined at the mountain pass.
He also asserted that as long as it was built according to his ideas, even tens of thousands of war cavalry would be unable to invade Ruyang after it was completed.
"Mr. Dan has been looking for stones these days. Once the stone quarry is found, construction can start, but..."
After thinking for a while, Li Mo looked towards Gongshuhai.
"We are all laymen, and we don't have blueprints for building the pass. We have to rely on Mr. Gongshu for everything."
"Don't worry, sir. Since you agreed to help me, an old friend, I will definitely do my best. I won't bother you with the pass drawings."
"Well, thank you sir. By the way...if sir takes over the construction of the pass, how many labors will be needed?"
After hearing that there was nothing wrong with the drawing, Li Mo raised his hand and thanked her and asked again.
"How many laborers? It depends on how long the construction period is expected by adults? The more laborers, the shorter the construction period! The fewer laborers, the longer the construction period!"
Gong Shuhai stroked his beard.
"Oh? What if we supply a thousand workers here? Three hundred of them are sergeants!"
Li Mo raised his eyebrows.
When building a pass, the sooner the better.
"Thousands of people? Three hundred sergeants? One month is enough."
With almost no hesitation, Gong Shuhai blurted out.
