When Su Ci heard about the dispute between the Su and Cui families, she laughed heartily and was extremely happy.
With Xiaotao, a master at fanning the flames and stirring up trouble, things will only get worse and worse and develop in an uncontrollable direction.
She just had to sit back and wait and see.
After dinner, Su Ci soaked in the hot spring for a while. She felt extremely energetic and full of vitality.
Su Ci found Zhang the steward and said with a faint smile: "Please have someone pick some fresh peach blossoms. The more the better. I can use them. Also, I remember there is another farm with many peach trees planted. Send someone to pick peach blossoms and bring them here!"
Su Ci took out the deeds of the three manors and showed them to Manager Zhang. "These three manors will all be handed over to you to manage from now on. Your Highness trusts you, and I trust you too. You can handle all matters with full authority. If you have any questions, you can ask me directly."
Manager Zhang blushed and hesitated for a long time before asking in an embarrassed tone, "Miss! Do you have any requests for the servants in the manor?"
Seeing that he seemed to be hesitant to speak, Su Ci guessed that he must have something else to say, so she waited patiently for him to speak out.
Manager Zhang scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly, "Miss! I have an unkind feeling. In the past few years, there were frequent battles at the border, and many soldiers shed their blood at the border and buried their bones on the battlefield. However, there are still many injured soldiers who survived by chance."
"After they retired from the battlefield, most of them were physically disabled and could not work like normal people. Some could only rely on others' help and find some hard and low-paying jobs to support their families. Their lives were very difficult. Some retired soldiers even had difficulty supporting themselves, and they dared not start a family for fear of bringing trouble to others. Many of them still live single lives today."
"No matter how many times the elders at home urged them, it was of no avail. Some elders even pointed at them and scolded them for being unfilial, but they didn't dare to give in at all."
At this point, the old steward couldn't help but shed tears, and choked with sobs while wiping his tears.
Su Ci felt very heavy-hearted after hearing what he said, and was extremely shocked and touched.
It is hard to believe and makes people feel endlessly sad to think that those real men who defended their country and sacrificed so much for the country actually lived such a miserable life after retiring from the army.
Su Ci lowered her voice and asked very gently, "Then the court doesn't care?"
"With so many people, how can the court take care of them? Originally, the court gave them a one-time subsidy, but it was just a drop in the bucket and not much help at all. Moreover, even this money would be exploited by local officials, and the money they would get would be very little!"
"Most of the soldiers who retired had lost a leg or an arm, or were seriously injured. They had to endure pain all year round and buy medicine for treatment. The money they earned was not enough. They lived in extreme poverty and had a hard time getting by."
"From time to time, we would hear about our friends who died of illness because they had no money for medical treatment. We all felt sad and depressed, and there was no hope for our lives."
After hearing this, Su Ci was extremely shocked and felt even more sad for the hero's end. She couldn't help but have tears in her eyes and felt very uncomfortable.
Perhaps, she could help them solve their livelihood problems and do many things for them within her ability.
Su Ci said firmly: "From now on, my manor and shop will give priority to these retired soldiers. You can register them and manage their statistics. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me directly, don't hesitate for a long time!"
Manager Zhang immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Su Ci respectfully to express his gratitude.
Su Ci quickly stepped forward to help him up, and said very gently: "From now on, I will call you Uncle Zhang! We are all family, so don't be polite in the future. You can tell me anything you want, and don't be so polite. I am the younger generation, and this will shorten my lifespan."
Manager Zhang thought for a moment and said, "We have other businesses in our manor, and we have employed many retired soldiers, but there are still many who have not been employed. That's why I shamelessly proposed this to Miss!"
"Uncle Zhang told me all this and proposed it to me, which means he treats me as his own. I am very happy. In the future, you can just use them boldly, as long as they work hard."
"I don't know, how much do they get paid every month?"
"It ranges from two to five taels. Most of them are illiterate and have only a handful of strength. They are given priority to do the dirty and tiring work such as farming and planting fruit trees."
"They are also self-aware. As long as there is work to do, they are not picky and never slack off. They are all very motivated."
"Miss, please rest assured. I can guarantee that they are all good, hardworking soldiers who will never embarrass you."
Su Ci had no doubt about this.
"You should go and recruit people in the next two days! I still have 800 acres of good farmland and more than 20 shops. Uncle Zhong will come here tomorrow. He is still short of manpower. You can recommend people to him and he will arrange the people in the shops. You can arrange the manor and the 800 acres of good farmland. At least a few hundred people are needed. You can discuss it with Uncle Zhong. Moreover, here, all retired soldiers will receive eight taels of silver per month. If they do a good job, the monthly salary will increase. What do you think, Uncle Zhang?"
Manager Zhang nodded repeatedly and kept muttering, "Good, good, good... That's great!" His joy was beyond words and he was so happy that he was at a loss.
He bowed to Su Ci again and again: "On behalf of everyone, thank you for your kindness, Miss!"
Su Ci affectionately asked him to stay and chatted with him for a long time. Only after she had a clear understanding of the current situation of the retired soldiers, the policies of the court and other related matters, did she let him go.
Before leaving, Su Ci gave Zhang Guanshi 100,000 taels of silver notes, "to help the soldiers whose families are most in need first.
If the silver is not enough, come to me for more. After all, how many soldiers are there? How much silver is needed? I have no idea."
When Manager Zhang received the order and left, his steps were unusually brisk and he seemed to be in a very good mood.
He had to seize the time, recruit people quickly, and convey this great news to everyone.
There is salvation! Many people are saved!
The young lady's action solved the urgent needs of many families and will also free many families from their hopeless and dark lives.
The young lady is simply a good person sent by God to save everyone from danger, just like the Bodhisattva Guanyin who saves people from suffering.
Thinking of tomorrow's plan, Su Ci ordered: "Banyue, let's go to the farm not far from here tomorrow. Go and ask them to prepare the carriage and have everyone ready in advance!"
Then, Su Ci bent over her desk and began to write and draw, planning the projects for the amusement park. "Thumbs up for our heroes who defend our country! Thumbs up for the heroine!"
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