Chapter 306 Work for Relief
"My mother knows in her heart whether I'm talking nonsense or not. I'm a little tired from running back and forth today. Let's talk about anything tomorrow." After
Wei Ruo finished speaking, he walked out without looking back, not giving any advice to Yun. A chance to get mad at yourself.
Mrs. Yun was a little angry: "You really don't pay attention to me as a mother anymore!"
Cuiping comforted her at the side: "Madam, please don't be angry. Maybe the eldest lady heard some rumors and knew that Madam You agreed to the Xu family's matchmaking, and you feel angry." "
Even if she knows, there is nothing to make her angry. Since ancient times, marriages have been matters ordered by the parents and the matchmaker, and this marriage can't be better. Well, what reason does she have to be angry with me?" "
Madam also knows the temper of the eldest lady. She has no bad intentions, she is just straightforward and unruly."
Cuiping's words reminded Yun of her husband's advice , then he sighed and waved his hand: "That's all, let her go."
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Early the next morning, Yun and Wei Ruo went to the prefecture together.
The two of them were silent along the way. Wei Ruo lowered her head and looked at the book. She was reading the weird journal that Mr. Wang Caiwei had recently given her. Wei Ruo was not interested in serious books, but she had the leisure to read such wild books.
It's just that she has been very busy recently and spent all her free time looking at the account books. She happened to be taking a car with Yun today, so Wei Ruo took them out and took a look.
In addition to some idle books, Mr. Wang would sometimes bring her some novelties. To Wei Ruo, she was not only a good teacher but also a helpful friend.
After a cup of tea, the carriage from the Captain's Mansion arrived at the Magistrate's Mansion. When Mrs. Yun got off the car, she saw Mrs. Yuan's personal maid Qingyi waiting at the door. She said hello to Mrs. Yun very politely, and then said His eyes turned to Wei Ruo.
"Miss, Madam asked your servant to wait for you here."
Qingyi was polite and courteous to Yun, but showed a little more respect to Wei Ruo.
"Miss Youlao Qingyi is waiting here." Wei Ruo said.
"Miss and madam, please come with me." Qingyi led Wei Ruo and Yun into the mansion.
Having been here many times, Yunshi and Wei Ruo are already quite familiar with the prefecture.
Today's appointment was held in the flower hall in the backyard. When Yun and Wei Ruo arrived, there were already many people sitting in the flower hall, all of them wives from prestigious families in Taizhou Prefecture.
In addition, there was another person Yun didn't expect to participate - Grandma Qin.
Aunt Qin is a member of the Seventh Prince, and she is also an old nanny in the palace. She is an old man who can speak well in front of the imperial concubine.
Such a nanny is much more valuable than the head lady of an ordinary family, and everyone looks at her with respect.
Mrs. Yuan also left the first seat on the right to Nanny Qin. The first position on the left was given to Mrs. Xu.
The positions of the remaining ladies are also arranged according to the status of their husbands.
After everyone arrived, Mrs. Yuan asked Wei Ruo to explain the purpose of coming to them today.
Wei Ruo stood up, came to Mrs. Yuan's side, and said to the ladies in front of her: "I believe all of you ladies are familiar with recent events. You know that there are now many refugees in the city, which not only affects the stability of the city, but also brings other problems. Question."
All the ladies nodded.
Everyone knew about this, and they had guessed before they came that Mrs. Yuan came to them for this matter. After all, in this situation, it was unlikely that Mrs. Yuan would have the leisure to talk to them about other things, let alone reward them. Enjoy the flowers, the moon and tea and wine.
Wei Ruo continued: "For the sake of the stability of Taizhou Prefecture and for the relief of more victims, I specially invite all the ladies to come here for consultation today. I hope that all the ladies can provide help." After saying this, all the ladies showed embarrassed expressions.
In front of Mrs. Yuan, it was difficult for everyone to directly refute Wei Ruo's proposal.
After several people looked at each other for a few times, it was Mrs. Xu who spoke to Wei Ruo: "Miss, I'm afraid this may be a bit embarrassing."
Mrs. Xu wanted to tell Wei Ruo that asking the dignitaries in Taizhou Prefecture to provide money and food was not something that could be done in just a few sentences. She should not think of this matter too simply.
Others also expressed their opinions:
"I'm afraid the eldest girl of the Wei family doesn't know that this year is not going well for everyone, and there is no rich place to help the victims." "
Yes, not to mention that there are so many victims, and the disaster is so... I don't know how long it will last. This disaster relief can only be a temporary solution, not a long-term solution." "It's a
good thing that Miss Wei wants to provide disaster relief, but I think this matter should be left to the imperial court. I heard that the imperial court has already We have sent people down to provide relief, and I think they will come to Taizhou Mansion in the near future."
"..."
Listening to everyone's words, Mrs. Yun couldn't help but frown.
The eldest daughter's speech today was a bit too taken for granted. Wanwan's point of view was rejected during the discussion at home that day. Why did she still make such immature suggestions to the ladies?
Wei Ruo was not surprised at all by everyone's reaction.
She said calmly: "I understand what you ladies mean, so I don't plan to directly send food for disaster relief. Sending food for disaster relief can only solve a temporary emergency, not a long-term solution." After hearing
Wei Ruo's words, everyone The lady showed doubts.
Wei Ruo continued: "The way I think of is to provide relief through work."
"What is relief through work?"
The person who asked the question was Mrs. Xu, and she also felt that it was impossible for Wei Ruo to directly ask them to contribute funds in such a superficial way. Disaster relief.
Wei Ruo began to explain: "As we all know, Taizhou Prefecture has a large amount of wasteland: saline-alkali land, sandy land, and hardened barren land. If the victims are organized to reclaim and improve these lands, and successfully grow crops on these lands, not only can the victims be resettled, It can also solve the problem of food shortage.”
"Before, we have done something similar in Xingshan County. By improving the saline-alkali land and digging pits, we have successfully grown wheat on land that was originally unable to grow crops. The wheat yield is very impressive. But now these lands are still growing. Rice is being planted and is growing well. It is expected that there will be a bumper rice harvest in the autumn."
Many people here have heard about the things in Xingshan County, and they cannot be faked.
Some people nodded and said that they had heard about the reclamation of wasteland in Xingshan County, while others praised it for being a good job.
People who didn't know about this originally understood it after others explained it.
There have been successful cases, which show that it is feasible to convert wasteland into cultivated land.
Mrs. Xu asked Wei Ruo: "What Miss Wei means is that she wants to follow the same method and use this method of organizing victims to dig wasteland to resettle the victims in the entire Taizhou Prefecture?" Wei Ruo nodded: "That is indeed the intention
. , but it is different from the previous one."
Mrs. Xu asked: "What is the difference?"
(End of this chapter)