Rich Peasant Girl: The General's Wife Has Space

Chen Xin understood what she said. The county lady was angry. After all, who would want their subordinates to enjoy high welfare and not want to work?

He didn't feel sorry for these people. It was a personal choice and they were not doing charity. If you ran away when there was a dangerous job that needed people, then the county lord wouldn't need you anymore.

"Also, the previous salary was ten taels of silver per person, but now it's been increased to twenty taels. We're a little short-handed for this trip to the border, so I hired five more escorts to accompany us. The military will be here soon to help, so don't worry too much."

Xiao Wan told Chen Xin that transporting grain was a big deal and she couldn't trust anyone else at short notice. These people were well-known to her, and the escorts were recommended by Zhao Wenqing, so she could trust them to some extent.

"Also, when you return, disband this team responsible for external expansion. Aside from the few people escorting the grain, give each of the others 500 wen a month as compensation and tell them they're not needed for the time being. Also, as for those who aren't very skilled but have decent character, tell them privately that I'll have other arrangements for them later."

Xiao Wan said coldly.

Although Chen Xin was somewhat surprised, it was also beyond his expectations. He clasped his fists and accepted the order to go and reorganize the staff. He also informed everyone about the wages, and everyone was very happy.

Twenty taels of silver. In the past, their family could only earn a few taels of silver after working for a whole year. Now, they can earn twenty taels of silver by just following the journey, and they can also go out for a walk and get some fresh air. It is really a huge benefit.

Those who were not selected because of their poor skills were extremely envious. Chen Xin also did a good job of ideological work, encouraging them to practice more and learn more, saying that there will be more opportunities.

Zhao Lizheng also said that if one's skills were not up to par, going out like this would be tantamount to giving up one's life. Several people listened to his advice. Although they were envious, they were all upright people and did not have so many petty minds.

Chen Xin knew that they were pretty good people, so he only called them together with the six people who were transporting grain and told them what the county lord had said.

Tell them not to worry for now, and those who have not gone to escort the grain should wait at home, as the county lord will make other arrangements after they come back.

If someone asks, don't say anything and don't say anything more. They looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

When those who refused to go to the border heard that their wages had increased to twenty taels, they were a little tempted, but when they thought that since the wages had increased, the risks must be high, they were no longer jealous.

In their hearts, they even secretly thought that it would be better if something happened to them, otherwise their refusal would seem disloyal and make them look like they are in a difficult position.

But Chen Xin quickly gave each of them 500 coins, saying that there was no need to go out to expand the business for the time being, so the team was disbanded first and they would be called upon if there were other jobs in the future.

When those people heard this, they actually disbanded. How could they do that? Why did they disband just like that? How could they continue to work? With a troublemaker leading them, they all started shouting loudly.

Chen Xin's face suddenly darkened, and he said coldly, "The county lord spent money to hire people to do the work. If you don't want to go, we are not forcing you, but it is not reasonable to support people for free."

Everyone who said this felt embarrassed, but they also felt that they were not wrong. The county lord's job was so risky, who would dare to go?

"Yes, if you don't dare to go, then don't go. The county lady didn't force you to go. If you don't go and just stay at home doing nothing, does the county lady have to pay you a monthly salary to support you? Do you have any shame?"

Chen Xin emphasized his tone: "Now that we're disbanded, the county lady is giving you 500 coins as severance pay, which is already very generous. Don't forget, the county lady is a person of rank personally appointed by the court. She is giving you guys a chance to work out of consideration for our fellow villagers."

"Just because the County Lady is kind doesn't mean she can be manipulated by you. Consider your own behavior and see if it's worth the money."

Zhao Lizheng was also listening nearby. Chen Xin thought that after all, he was the village chief and Lizheng, so it would be helpful to be present to witness the severance pay being distributed.

After hearing what Chen Xin said, he couldn't help but feel very angry.

Well, well, well, these unpresentable people, the county lady gave them a chance to work out of the friendship of being from the same village, and they enjoyed high treatment, but when there was something that needed them to do, they were all unhappy.

You still dare to be picky. It's really fucking that after just a few days of good life, you have forgotten the time when you couldn't even afford to eat.

Something that doesn’t live up to expectations!

"You guys are such a loser!" Zhao Lizheng was so angry that he couldn't help but swear.

Chen Xin was afraid that the old man would be angry, so he patted his back to comfort him and told him not to get angry, otherwise the county lady would be worried.

Zhao Lizheng took a breath, raised his hand and pointed at a few people with trembling hands, trembling so much that he couldn't speak.