The female general of the last days returned to ancient times to raise a young prostitute

It would take too long to wait for the money from the capital to arrive, and she couldn't wait any longer.

The shop must be renovated within one month. There can be no delays.

It's not a big deal to pay the porcelain shop with the money I have. I'll just take the tiles back first and let the renovation workers get on with it. That way, at least the work won't be delayed.

We’ll find a way to deal with the money issue later.

The tiles in the porcelain shop were all finished. Mo Rao first paid for the tiles and had the workers bring them to the shop.

Before leaving, Mo Rao said: Master, please prepare the remaining items in two days and send them directly to Xiangyun Restaurant.

“Okay,” the shopkeeper responded.

Arriving at the restaurant, I saw the entrance was covered with red silk cloth. The interior decoration scene was completely hidden from the outside.

Some curious passers-by would occasionally look around.

There were scholars who could read and write, and they would read the notice on the red cloth to everyone.

The announcement read: The restaurant will reopen in a month, offering a 50% discount on all food and beverages on opening day. The first ten customers will receive a mysterious gift. It's definitely whetted everyone's appetite.

The tiles were now in place. The required lime and clay had also been brought in, and the work was just about to begin. Mo Rao explained her requirements to the workers.

This is the same as laying bluestone bricks.

The only difference is that this tile is more brittle. The mud underneath must be spread evenly and solidly, without any hollows.

"Won't this Dongjia's be broken by stepping on it? It looks so thin, it feels like it will break if you step on it." The long-faced man said suspiciously.

You asked a good question, and this is the key point. Hollow bricks should never be installed.

I can tell the difference between hollow and solid ones by the sound.

As she spoke, Mo Rao started to lay down two tiles, one hollow and one solid.

Then he found an iron nail and knocked it against the tile as a reference. Mo Rao emphasized the difference.

If this is the sound, then knock on the tile and the crisp sound means it is solid.

If it sounds like this when knocked, and then knocked on the hollow one? It's gloomy like this. It's a substandard hollow one.

Mo Rao spoke seriously, and the decoration workers also listened attentively.

I'll verify each piece at that time. Let me be frank: if they're hollow, I'll deduct your wages. If they're solid, I'll double your wages.

When everyone heard that the wages would be doubled, they were so excited that they promised to check every piece and there would definitely not be a single hollow piece.

These people had all built houses for wealthy families. Although they had never worked with tiles, they knew how to lay bluestone floors.

As long as they know the precautions, they will work hard.

After explaining the matters in the store, she set off for the provincial capital.

Right now, she could only go to Master Yang and try to see if she could get some money in advance.

Mo Rao first arrived at a small courtyard in the prefectural capital. She saw a father and son in the courtyard, assembling parts without even looking up. Judging by their proficiency, she knew they'd been doing this kind of work a lot recently.

Even when she entered the courtyard, neither of them noticed, which showed how completely engrossed they were.

When Zhang Lanlan saw her sister-in-law coming over, she felt like she had someone to talk to.

He quickly stepped forward and said excitedly, "Big sister, do you know? Our family has been experiencing a lot of good things these past few days. Take our business, for example. It's booming. We have work lined up until next spring."

The blacksmith shop owner brought in dozens of orders, many of which were from out-of-town merchants. Business was booming. My father-in-law and my husband were working day and night.

The prefect also praised our threshing machine and came to inspect it. I heard that recently, various government offices have also come to order our threshing machine.

Mo Rao was naturally happy to hear that business was good.

Has the prefect ever been here?

That was when the prefect came over and I was shocked.

Zhang Lanlan said somewhat embarrassedly, "I was so excited at the time. I didn't even know what the prefect said. If Master Yang hadn't been with me all the way, our family would have been embarrassed."

Oh, I see! You don't have to cook for me tonight. I'll be back in a minute.

Mo Rao was not surprised by the arrival of the prefect. She had important matters to attend to.

"Yeah," Zhang Lanlan responded.

Dad, big brother, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first. After Mo Rao finished speaking, the father and son raised their heads and saw Mo Rao.

Big sister, when did you come here?

My daughter, when did you come here?

Two voices rang out at the same time. Mo Rao smiled and joked: I've been here for a while, and you just saw me!

The father and son both laughed dryly.

My daughter, why are you leaving just after you came here?

I'm here to talk to Master Yang. The restaurant is being renovated these past couple of days. The expenses are so high, I was wondering if I could get an advance from Master Yang.

"Okay? Then you go first!" said Father Mo.

Mo Rao arrived at the blacksmith shop, only to see a crowd of people gathered at the door. They were all there to see the threshing machine.

Since she couldn't go through the main gate, Mo Rao could only go in through the back door.

I see Master Yang is still working overtime in the iron room.

If Mo Rao hadn't sent someone to call Master Yang, Blacksmith Yang would still be working hard.

As soon as Blacksmith Yang saw Old Mo Rao, he started talking excitedly.

Little girl, you don't know, our business is booming.

Not only did merchants from other places come to see our threshing machine, but even the official praised it highly and said that he had reported it to the court.

It seems that as soon as this thresher came out, it brought about a thresher craze.

Business is good, but we can't work hard. We still need to recruit people. Your blacksmith shop should also be expanded. It is definitely not enough with just these few people. Mo Rao said,

I've been thinking about this the past few days. I'm planning to rent the store next door.

I've already made arrangements with the landlord next door. The lease for the store next door is expiring in a few days, so I'm just waiting for the tenant next door to move out.

I also found a few experienced blacksmiths. They came over as soon as I was done with my work.

He then took out the account book. These five expedited orders had been completed, and the other party had paid in cash.

This is your share. Four hundred taels minus the original capital of one hundred and twenty-five taels. That leaves two hundred and seventy-five taels. Let's split it in half. Each of us gets one hundred and thirty-seven taels and five cents.

Mo Rao looked at the silver and money that Master Yang handed over. It really was what he wanted.

Master Yang, then I won’t be polite with you. I’m short of money at this time.

To be honest, I came here today just to ask you for an advance on my money.

Oh, I see. Is this change enough? If not, I can get you some more.

Mo Rao said a little embarrassedly: "Master Yang, if it is convenient for you, please lend me another two hundred taels. The restaurant in town is being renovated these two days. So the money is a little tight."

"Okay, no problem. I'll get it to you later. I didn't expect you had a restaurant. Don't forget to invite me to the wedding on the opening day," said Master Yang.

That's for sure, Mo Rao said.

After a while, Master Yang brought over the silver note worth two hundred taels.

Take this ticket first. If it’s not enough, I can get you more.

"It's enough for now. Thank you, Master Yang. You can just deduct this money from your dividends in a couple of days," Mo Ran said seriously.