Others are fleeing famine, but I am a salted fish

In order to make it easier to remember, Lin Xiaoyue gave the guards code names, but she did not change their names.

She remembered Eighteen and Twenty-One. One had a broken leg and the other had only one arm left. They were both unwelcome in the family and were kicked out after they became disabled.

Lin Xiaoyue didn't expect that she could recruit craftsmen while recruiting guards?

This is such a great feeling.

It just so happened that she wanted to organize a group of craftsmen of her own. Whether it was carpenters or blacksmiths, to her, they were all craftsmen and there were many places for them to put their skills to good use.

Originally, she really didn't expect to get a bargain, but now the opportunity is in front of her, taking this opportunity, Lin Xiaoyue directly asked the guards how many of them have skills, whether it is carpentry, blacksmithing or other things.

After some sorting, I found that there are actually quite a few "capable people".

Among them, there are 3 people who can do carpentry, 2 people who can do ironwork, 1 person who can make pottery, and 2 people who are cooks. OK, among the 8 guards, there are people who can do handicrafts.

Lin Xiaoyue's heart was pounding and she was extremely excited.

She quickly calculated where these people were going to be. It would be a pity if they were simply arranged as guards. If they were properly classified and arranged, they could do a lot.

For example, those who are good at carpentry or iron smelting can follow her to make some protective tools;

As for the cooks, they can teach them how to make some simple meals like barbecue and spicy hot pot. They can make a lot of money by renting one or two stores in Yongzhou city and doing some business.

If there are not many people who can make pottery, you can gather some people who are also interested to make charcoal. In this way, when it is cold, you can not only solve the problem of using charcoal for heating at home, but also sell the excess.

She believed that there would be more and more people in the village mansion in the future, and in that case, she could not rely on herself alone to make money to support everyone. If she could mobilize all these people and use them effectively to build a production line and sales chain, then she would not only be self-sufficient, but also drive economic development. Why not do it?

Lin Xiaoyue briefly communicated her thoughts to the guards, and all the guards present fell silent.

They thought that after becoming useless, they would just count the time every day and think that this would be the end of their lives. However, the appearance of Di Qing gave them the opportunity to become guards in the village lord's mansion, which was already a great fortune for them.

However, this luck does not end there.

In the eyes of the village chief, they are not useless people, but useful people who can create value.

The guards looked up in disbelief.

I don't know who started sobbing, but then, as if infected, one by one, all the guards shed tears.

Their cries became louder and louder, until they burst into howling.

The iron-clad men had been holding back their emotions for who knows how long, but were finally able to let them out. The tears they shed were not tears of sadness, but tears of joy, the ecstasy of seeing hope and light.

This seemingly inconspicuous village chief who came from a grassroots background not only gave them hope, but also changed their destiny.

Seeing that the men were crying uncontrollably, Lin Xiaoyue pursed her lips, but before they finished crying and were moved enough, she interrupted them from expressing their true feelings and said some ugly words in advance.

After all, what she could come up with and teach these people was considered a secret recipe in this dynasty.

If it were to be leaked one day, it would be fine if it was just food, but things like crossbows and explosives would become endless disasters.

Lin Xiaoyue demonstrated the power, accuracy, range, and ease of operation of the improved crossbow. Even though they hadn't seen the more powerful crossbows or even explosives she mentioned, the guards knew how precious they were and only trusted people could know them.

In addition, Lin Xiaoyue is generous and willing to take responsibility for their birth, raising, death and burial. It would be difficult to find such a good master in the entire Dayuan Dynasty.

So, the guards knelt down one by one in sincere submission, "Heaven and earth are our witnesses, we should only follow the village master in this life. If we betray the master one day, we will not die a good death, and will fall into hell forever, and will not be reincarnated."

Watching them swearing one by one, Lin Xiaoyue was shocked.

The ancients valued promises and even more so oaths. For them, oaths were not only out of awe, but also their principle of doing things and were a very serious matter.

Therefore, the guards knelt down one by one and swore solemnly, and Lin Xiaoyue naturally believed them.

After everyone stood up, Lin Xiaoyue thought for a moment and asked if anyone else could recommend any retired comrades, whether they had any skills or not.

After all, if the skilled people were transferred out, there would definitely not be enough guards in the mansion.

In addition, if one wants to establish a production line, in addition to craftsmen, other people who are interested can also learn to make charcoal and burn glass. These are difficult for some people to do, but not for others. It all depends on whether there is a job that one is willing to learn, and a large number of people are needed.

Everyone looked at each other, and after asking the village chief how many people he would need, they began to compile a list of suitable candidates in their minds.

After all, the village chief is so generous to them, they have to recommend suitable and trustworthy people. They can't take advantage of the village chief's kindness and recommend just any Tom, Dick and Harry to fill in the gaps.

We will have to work together in the future, and it will be like stirring the same pot. If someone doesn't fit in, I'm afraid there will be conflicts in getting along with each other in the future.

-----------------

Compared to the comfortable and relaxed Lin Xiaoyue and her group, on the other side, the people in Linjiazhuang in Wanbao Town were having a very busy day.

Because Lin Xiaoyue hadn't been to the farm for a while, the girls from the Lin family and the hunter couple also went to Lin Xiaoyue's place to get some fresh air and have fun. Therefore, the atmosphere in the farm was not very good these days.

On this day, a very exquisitely decorated carriage came outside the manor. When the carriage stopped, a fat woman rolled out of the carriage and jumped down in a posture that was extremely inconsistent with her body shape.

He looked up at the plaque above his head, with a determined smile on his face, and waved the handkerchief in his hand at the middle-aged man who jumped out of the carriage behind him, "Oh, thanks to you, I can go in and take a look today. I heard that a certain matchmaker went to the door to propose marriage to the girls in Linjiazhuang, but was rejected many times. This time, I must rely on your help and go in to broaden my horizons."

The middle-aged man obviously ignored the woman's flattery. He straightened his clothes, walked up and knocked on the door. "I am the manager of the Mu Mansion in Yongzhou City. I want to see Master Lin San and Madam Lin San."

As the middle-aged man's voice fell, the coachman quickly and swiftly took three or four large gift boxes from the carriage, holding them in both hands, and waited respectfully by the side.