It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

For the next two days, Song Zhi went back and forth between the county government office and home every day, leading five people to cut, stir-fry, and knead the green leaves...

Although these processes seemed complicated, under Song Zhi's careful guidance, everyone quickly got the hang of it, and within half a day, everyone could do it pretty well.

The forsythia leaves gradually transformed in their hands, from fresh green leaves into fragrant tea leaves.

But in this process, some production problems are inevitable, and she will point them out and correct them in time.

For example, she would explain in detail why the leaves need to be turned over before frying. This is actually to allow the aroma in the leaves to evaporate better, thereby improving the aroma quality of the tea.

For example, why do we need to steam it before frying?

First, because Forsythia tea is different from traditional tea, it needs to be steamed in advance to soften the leaves so that they can be rolled and shaped.

Secondly, doing so can ensure that the tea maintains stable quality during the subsequent production process.

However, the steaming process should not be too long, so as to prevent the tea leaves from becoming overcooked or soft.

After a day of trial and error, everyone became more and more familiar with the production process, and by the second day, she was no longer needed to operate it.

She just had to watch from the side to see if they made any mistakes during the production process.

During this period, Zhou Yu came to inspect once, and scared those people so much that they didn't even dare to breathe.

Everyone was busy with their own tasks with their heads down, and leaving the task of dealing with Zhou Yu to Song Zhi.

"I need a thousand kilograms of Forsythia tea in five days. Can you make it?"

When Song Zhi heard the number, she shook her head without even thinking, "I can't do it!"

Zhou Yu pondered for a moment, "How about this, you go back and recruit another twenty people. The forsythia leaves delivered these past two days aren't many, but once more leaves are delivered, these current manpower will definitely not be enough!"

Song Zhi complained in her heart that things were really different when she had money, and she started to recruit another twenty people.

She asked calmly, "What about the wages?"

"The conditions are the same as before. If anyone performs well, there will be additional rewards later."

Song Zhi nodded and agreed, "Okay, I'll bring the person over tomorrow!"

Zhou Yu originally thought that she would refuse a few times. After all, it was she who provided the recipe for Forsythia Tea. The more people knew about it, the more uncontrollable it would be for her.

I didn't realize that this girl was so free and easy. It was because I was a mean-spirited person that I judged others by my own standards.

Zhou Yu was still reflecting on his behavior when Song Zhi spoke up at the right time.

"However, sir, the tea I promised to others will be delivered in the next few days, so I will not come tomorrow. Can the current five people teach these twenty people?

"From what I've seen, they have no problem making Forsythia tea now. It shouldn't be a problem if they lead the way."

Zhou Yu looked at the people who were skillfully frying the food again and nodded: "That's fine!"

Song Zhi smiled even more, and after personally escorting the person out of the straw hut, she breathed a sigh of relief.

The tea-making work at home is now helped by grandma, aunt, and eldest brother. In fact, it won’t affect anything if she is missing.

Two days have passed. She actually wants to meet the little beggar tomorrow and ask him about the latest situation.

After Zhou Yu left the straw hut, he called in County Magistrate Guo and asked him to lead people to expand the straw hut immediately. He also had to build twenty more stoves and prepare twenty iron pots.

County Magistrate Guo said with some embarrassment, "Sir, building a thatched hut and a stove is not a difficult task. I can ask my subordinates to do it right away. But these twenty iron pots are not easy to buy!"

"The five iron pots I bought last time already used up all the stock in the blacksmith shop. I can't make that many in a short while."

Zhou Yu thought about it and realized that it was true. By the time the twenty iron pots were made, his order would have been cancelled.

Every extra day these merchants stay will result in additional expenses.

It wouldn't be justifiable to wait for another day or two. If we wait too long, the deal we just negotiated might be ruined.

Everyone’s wages are in it!

There is no time to waste in making Forsythia tea, and the tools are essential.

Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said to Liang Tian, "Bring the two pots from our backyard tomorrow."

Then he said to County Magistrate Guo, "Ask the people below if anyone has an extra iron pot at home. Let us borrow it to make tea. After we use it, we will give them a hundred yuan as a fee."

When County Lieutenant Guo heard that the job would not be free and that there would be money involved, he knew that this matter could be done. He changed his reluctant expression and immediately clasped his hands and left.

After everyone left, Zhou Yu sat down at his desk and wrote two more letters, waiting for the ink to dry.

He sealed the two letters and handed them to Liang Tian, "Pack some tea leaves and send them along with the letters."

Liangtian accepted the letter and hurried to handle the matter.

......

In the evening, Song Zhi returned home and happened to meet the villagers returning home from work.

Song Zhi hurriedly called everyone to stop, "Everyone, uncles and aunts, please wait a moment. I have good news to tell you all."

"Well, the county magistrate needs twenty more people to help tomorrow. Is there anyone willing to go?"

Everyone was instantly excited. They were jealous of Erji and his friends yesterday because they could learn how to make tea from Azhi.

Unexpectedly, today they will get what they want and go to make tea!

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Azhi, will you get paid for making tea at the county government office?"

Song Zhi nodded, "Of course I'll give it to you. It's 15 cents a day!"

Most of the people were very happy to hear this, and they raised their hands enthusiastically to sign up and express their desire to go.

There is also a small number of people who are in trouble.

There were few people in their family, so they had to come to Song Zhi's house every day to help with housework. They were also busy with the job of picking forsythia leaves at the county government office, which paid thirty cents a day.

The decision to come to Song Zhi's house to do the work was made from the beginning and cannot be changed.

If I went to the county government office to learn how to make tea, I would have to give up my job picking forsythia leaves.

Song Zhi saw that the villagers looked troubled.

After asking, I learned about the villagers' hesitation.

She waved her hand and said:

"Those who come to work at home tomorrow can take turns helping to make tea. That way, they won't have to worry about whether to go to the county government office or give up the thirty cents they earn every day!"

When everyone heard this, they cheered and bombarded Song Zhi with nice words as if they were free.

Those families who were already short of manpower didn't worry about it anymore. After all, they could learn how to make tea at Azhi's house, so it didn't matter if they couldn't go to the county government office.

As for the fifteen cents, I could earn it back by selling two more batches of jelly.

Look, the villagers of Songjia Village have made money by making jelly.

He even gave up the 15 cents a day wage offered by the county government.

If this had happened in the past, they probably wouldn't even dare to think about it.