The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

After the knock on the door, the person who walked in was none other than the highly respected Master Liu.

He glanced at the old craftsmen in the meeting room, all with different expressions, and his gaze finally fell on Tang Youyou. He said in a firm tone, "I support Miss Tang!"

This sudden statement was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The originally tense atmosphere instantly eased, and everyone turned their eyes to Master Liu, and a buzz of discussion arose.

Master Liu has worked in the workshop for most of his life. He is experienced, skilled, and enjoys a very high prestige among craftsmen.

His support undoubtedly gave Tang Youyou's "new inheritance strategy" a shot in the arm.

"Old Liu, you are confused! The rules passed down by our ancestors cannot be changed!" A white-haired old craftsman advised with great sorrow.

Master Liu shook his head and said slowly, "It's precisely because I've been doing this for so long that I understand the need for innovation. Sticking to the old ways will only make us complacent and ultimately obsolete. Miss Tang's 'new strategy for inheritance' is bold, but it's not fanciful. We should give her a chance, and give ourselves a chance too."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, his voice resonant and forceful, "Think back to the day, we too were young and made our way step by step. Back then, we too challenged the experience of the older generation and tried new techniques. Are we going to stifle the innovative spirit of young people now?"

Master Liu's words were so powerful that many old craftsmen who had originally opposed it fell into deep thought.

They began to reflect on their own stubbornness and re-examine Tang Youyou's "new inheritance strategy".

At this moment, a young craftsman ran in in a panic and whispered a few words into Tang Youyou's ear with an anxious look.

Tang Youyou's expression suddenly changed, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Master Liu, thank you." Tang Youyou took a deep breath and nodded solemnly to Master Liu.

Then, she turned to look at everyone and said in a calm tone: "I know everyone still has concerns."

After saying that, she strode out of the meeting room, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Outside the meeting room, Tang Youyou grabbed the young craftsman who reported the news and asked sternly, "What did you say? Miss Wang is here again? What does she want to do this time?"

The young craftsman stammered, "Miss Wang...Miss Wang...She has a lot of money and is in the town...in the town..."

The young craftsman finally mustered up the courage to speak, "Miss Wang... opened a new workshop in town and is trying to poach our employees by offering double the wages!"

Tang Youyou sneered, "Double wages? She is really generous!" She quickly thought of a countermeasure in her mind.

Miss Wang has powerful forces behind her, so a head-on confrontation is definitely not going to work, we can only outsmart her.

She immediately gathered all the young craftsmen and said straight to the point, "I know Miss Wang is poaching us, and she's offering double the wages. Although I, Tang Youyou, don't have that much money, I can give you more!" She paused, her eyes sweeping across the young and hopeful faces, "Starting today, the wages of all young craftsmen will increase by 50%! In addition, I will set up an 'Artisan Innovation Fund' to reward young people with ideas and creativity. Those who perform well will not only receive generous bonuses, but also receive my personal guidance and even have the opportunity to become partners in the workshop!"

This impassioned declaration immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the young craftsmen.

Double wages are certainly tempting, but Tang Youyou's promise makes them see the future and hope.

Many young craftsmen who were originally hesitant now stayed firmly.

When Miss Wang heard the news, she was so angry that she smashed a teacup.

She didn't expect Tang Youyou to be so decisive and immediately cracked her poaching plan.

At this moment, Brother Tang walked into Miss Wang’s newly built workshop with a menacing look.

His sharp eyes swept over the artisans who had come here, lured by the high salaries but feeling somewhat uneasy, and he said in a deep voice, "Everyone, my surname is Tang, and I am the true owner of this workshop. I hope everyone understands that my Tang family has been running the workshop for generations, and we value talent above all else. Anyone who dares to covet our Tang family's artisans is an enemy of our family!"

Brother Tang's tough statement shocked Miss Wang and the craftsmen she had recruited.

Although external forces are powerful, they dare not easily offend the deeply rooted local families.

Miss Wang's poaching plan was thwarted again.

It was late at night, but Tang Youyou's workshop was still brightly lit.

Fu Wenyuan, a young and energetic craftsman, was leading a few companions, concentrating on polishing a wooden model...

"It's done!" Fu Wenyuan exclaimed excitedly.

The wooden model in Fu Wenyuan's hand is exquisite and delicate, with mortise and tenon structure fitting perfectly. Even the most picky old craftsmen have to admit that the craftsmanship of this work has surpassed them.

The young craftsmen had proud smiles on their faces and they proved their strength with practical actions.

Master Liu stroked the model, with a gleam of satisfaction in his cloudy eyes: "The young are to be feared! The waves behind push the waves ahead, and it's time for us old guys to step back." The other old craftsmen also nodded in praise, and even the most stubborn old craftsmen showed expressions of approval.

However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, a sharp voice broke the harmonious atmosphere.

"A mere trifle! This thing looks good but is useless. It's just a show to attract attention!" said a short old craftsman with a goatee in a sarcastic tone.

Several old stubborn people beside him also echoed: "That's right! The rules passed down by our ancestors cannot be abandoned! These fancy things will be eliminated sooner or later!" The atmosphere in the workshop suddenly became tense, and an invisible pressure spread.

The smiles on the young craftsmen's faces gradually disappeared, replaced by anger and grievance.

Tang Youyou saw all of this, and she knew that if this problem could not be completely solved, the workshop would fall apart sooner or later.

She took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

"Three days later," Tang Youyou's voice was clear and firm, echoing throughout the workshop, "I'm going to hold an exhibition." She looked around at everyone, her tone unquestionable: "I want everyone to see what true inheritance of skills is!" After saying this, she turned and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in confusion, discussing...

"Exhibition?" Fu Wenyuan murmured to himself, with anticipation glittering in his eyes.

Master Liu stroked his beard and smiled meaningfully: "It seems that there will be a good show to watch..." The old craftsman with a goatee snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Mystification!" He turned and left, his back looking a little lonely and stubborn.

"What does she want to do?" Miss Wang's spy hid in the shadows, watching everything that happened in the workshop. He quickly passed the news back...