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Magistrate Zhang had been in officialdom for many years, so he understood a little bit of what Liu's father meant. He just wanted to find a backer to ensure that they would not be bullied after settling down here.

"Don't worry about this. As long as I am here and the prince is here, no one in Nanshan Prefecture or in the entire Zhongzhou will dare to bully you at will. Of course, you cannot help the evildoers and bully others."

"That's right. We will never do anything that would help a traitor."

Prefect Zhang nodded with satisfaction. He knew that in the officialdom, connections and reputation were equally important. He continued, "Master Liu, you are too polite. This prince and officials from all over Zhongzhou are people-oriented. It is our duty to maintain peace in the area. However, if you want to really gain a foothold, you still need to be strong and act uprightly. Nanshan Prefecture is a place where merchants gather and there are unlimited business opportunities. If Master Liu and Master Shen both have business talents, as long as the new grain varieties are promoted, it will not only benefit the village, but also be of great benefit to you."

Upon hearing this, Father Liu showed a smile of gratitude and relief on his face, and quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Magistrate Zhang, for your protection. We, the Liu family, are new here and are unfamiliar with the place. We are fortunate to have noble people like you and the prince take care of us. We will do our best to do a good job in planting new grains and contribute our own little bit of strength to the people of Nanshan Prefecture and even the entire Dayuan."

Magistrate Zhang smiled slightly. He knew very well that this was not only an encouragement to Liu's father, but also an expectation for the future development of Nanshan Prefecture.

He patted Liu's father on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Okay, since Liu has such aspirations, I will fully support you. When you are settled in the spring plowing next year, you can come to my house to discuss in detail. Then we will work together and strive to submit a true and valid record to the court."

Father Liu was filled with gratitude and expectation. He knew that today's conversation with Prefect Zhang not only laid a solid foundation for their family's foothold in Nanshan Prefecture, but also opened a door to a wider world. He bowed again, his voice firm and powerful: "Thank you for your support, Prefect. Liu will live up to your expectations and work hard to bring glory to Nanshan Prefecture and Zhongzhou!"

The people Mr. Liu comes into contact with when doing business in modern times are of all kinds, and social skills are not a problem for him.

Magistrate Zhang had been an official for many years, so he was naturally well versed in this matter, and the two of them had a very pleasant conversation, and regardless of the flattery and words of loyalty, it was enough that everything else was true.

Father Liu and Shen Wanshan left the government office happily.

"Brother Liu, all our stores are now open. Seeing that business is getting on track, do we still need to expand to other county towns and prefectural capitals?"

"Wei Zhong mentioned this to me before, and I always suggested that we wait a while and sort out the existing shops before opening new ones."

"It will take at most half a month to sort it out. Wei Zhong and I have hired two accountants, both of whom are experienced. They are in charge of the shop's accounts, and there are no other major problems."

"Brother Liu, I understand your concerns. Steady progress is indeed the key to our success today. However, the market is like a battlefield, and opportunities are fleeting. Although our shops have established a firm foothold in the local area, the current prosperity does not mean that we can sit back and relax. The market potential of other county towns and prefectural cities is huge. After the signing of the armistice agreement this year, next year will definitely be the beginning of vigorously developing the economy and enhancing national strength. It is a good time for us to develop."

"As for what you said about streamlining the store, I completely agree that this is the foundation. However, I think we can advance both in parallel. On the one hand, let the accountants sort out the accounts, optimize the management process, and ensure the efficient operation of the existing stores; on the other hand, we can start preparing for the site selection, decoration, and staff training of the new store. In this way, once the store here is completely sorted out, we can seamlessly connect and quickly expand into the new market."

"Moreover, Brother Liu, I have also considered a long-term development strategy. We can try to establish cooperative relationships with local businesses or influential families. This will not only help us integrate into the local market faster, but also help us use their strength to solve some problems we may encounter, such as local protectionism."

"Of course, all of this requires careful planning and cautious execution. I plan to invite Wei Zhong and several key management personnel to discuss this matter together, pool our wisdom, and ensure that every step we take is both steady and swift."

"Brother Liu, what do you think of this idea? If it works, we will take action immediately and let our business grow like bamboo shoots in spring, growing taller with each section!"

Father Liu was delighted. He had found so many partners. He had a unique vision. A glimmer of approval flashed in his eyes: "Wanshan, you have considered everything. Indeed, we cannot rest on our laurels and miss the golden period of expansion. Let's do as you say. We must consolidate our foundation and look to the future. I will leave it to you to organize this time. I am looking forward to your plan."

When Shen Wanshan heard Liu's father's affirmative answer and looked at him, the two smiled at each other.

Liu's father was also a man with ideas and ambitions, and the two hit it off immediately.

"Brother Liu, I'll set a time and tell Wei Zhong, and then you guys can come together."

"Okay, my family has been busy lately, so I'll invite you guys to come over after we finish building our new house."

"Brother Liu has moved to a new house, I must be there to congratulate him."

The two parted happily, and Liu's father left the city and returned to his farm. Now the house in the city is used as a stewed meat workshop, delivering goods to three stewed meat shops in the city every morning. With the addition of spicy hot pot, the business of the three shops has basically stabilized.

The house is also taking shape in the midst of the construction. As the house gradually reveals its solid outline from the busyness, every detail embodies the sweat and hope of the family.

Zhu Lei and Sun Zeyuan invested great enthusiasm and concentration in the construction of houses, factories and farms. They shuttled between construction sites, supervising the stacking of every brick and stone and the splicing of every piece of wood to ensure that each task was completed in quality and quantity.

Every time the sun sets, the two stand on a high place, looking at the land that is about to be revitalized, their eyes gleaming with infinite longing for the future. Not only them, but also the people at home are excited when they see this scene from existence to nothingness.

The back hill, under the careful planning of Old Man Liao and Father Liu, was quietly undergoing earth-shaking changes. The wasteland had been plowed to be soft and fertile, and rows of potatoes were planted. Fertilizer from nearby dead branches and rotten leaves was sprinkled on top.

He and Old Man Liao were responsible for supervising the planting of winter vegetables on the farm. All the fields were to be planted with seasonal vegetables such as radishes and cabbages.

Fruit tree seedlings have also been carefully planted everywhere on the hillside. Although they are still small and thin at the moment, it is conceivable that in the near future, this place will be a scene of fragrant flowers and fruits.

Next year will really be their year to show their talents.