I rely on infrastructure systems to build a prosperous village

Hearing his sudden question, Li Lan was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "Of course, of course I drew it. I even used a ruler to measure it like this."

As he spoke, he gestured on the drawing with his hands.

"Host, why are you becoming more and more shameless? This is clearly..."

"Okay, then get out of my body and explain yourself. I don't want to be burned like a monster."

Xiaobao thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case, and the host had no choice but to do so.

"Ok."

Li Lan couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.

"Great, great." Li Guangnian almost lay on the drawing, looking at it slowly, bit by bit.

After a while, he sat in the chair, looking at the drawings on the table from time to time, as if he was still unsatisfied.

"Village head, please point out which places meet the requirements for building a school."

"Okay." The village chief stood up, looked at the map carefully, thought for a while, and pointed on the map with his hand.

"Here, here, and here."

Everyone looked in the direction of his finger, frowning as they wondered which piece of land would be more suitable for building a school.

The village chief looked down at the map, thought for a moment, and then said, "But these places have an area of ​​5 mu, which is beyond my jurisdiction. I need to apply for approval from the county government."

"Oh?" Li Lan looked at him in surprise. They hadn't heard of this when they were looking for water and digging a well.

"The maximum amount of land I'm authorized to use is three mu. If it's larger, and the village wants to build a school or an ancestral hall, they can apply to the county government for approval. If the application is approved, they don't have to spend money. Otherwise, they have to spend money to buy it before they can build a house."

Li Lan's eyes flickered slightly. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Okay, then let Friday accompany you, the village chief, to the county government office."

"Row."

"Grandpa Li, take a look. Which location would be best for the school?"

"I thought about it and decided that if there are other villages that want to enroll, then we'll choose this piece of wasteland in front of the old locust tree at the entrance of the village."

"What do you think, Village Chief?"

"I think so."

"What about the rest?"

"can."

"Okay, then we'll build the school at the entrance of the village. Once we get approval from the county government, we'll start construction. Uncle Jianping will be in charge of the construction of the school. In addition to the two members, we'll select some people from the village to help. You Tian, ​​the tables and chairs, bookshelves, doors and windows, and other decorative items will all be taken care of. I'll be working on it, Mr. Tian."

Li Jianping and Li Youtian nodded in agreement.

"The second thing is how our village can make money. We've already started taking orders for the ram pumps, and there will definitely be people coming to see the goods later, so we need to be prepared in advance. Mr. Arita, please think about this."

As he said that, he handed him another drawing in his hand.

Li Youtian took the blueprint, opened it, and asked in surprise, "What is this?"

"This is a waterwheel. It uses the force of the water flow to turn the wheel, thereby lifting water. The water is then channeled to the fields through the canal."

After hearing Li Lan's explanation, everyone hurried over to take a look.

"Wow, this big wheel can actually turn."

"Wonderful, truly wonderful."

"We don't have any use for it, but we can sell it after we make it."

"Yes, that is, to make it and sell it. So I have to trouble Mr. Youtian to think about it carefully. Tomorrow, when we have time, we can set up a notice board in the open space at the end of the village. In the future, any notices or work in the village can be written and posted there in a timely manner. Let the villagers go there to see it directly."

After hearing what Li Lan said, everyone's eyes lit up.

"That's a good idea. From now on I won't have to run around the village beating gongs for everything."

When the others heard what the village chief said, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.

After a while, the meeting ended. Li Lan, the village chief, Li Feng, and Li Youtian stayed behind.

"Mr. Village Chief, Mr. Youtian, Uncle Li Feng, I want to tell you something."

Seeing how serious her face was, several people couldn't help but move and straighten their backs.

"You say, Lan girl."

"Village Chief, this is what I mean. I'm sure I'll come up with some more ways to make money, but I can't always provide it for free."

As soon as the words fell, several people were stunned at the same time, and the village chief couldn't help but think deeply: Yes, it has always been Lan Yatou who helps the villagers do this and that. If this goes on, it is not a good thing for the villagers to develop the habit of getting something for nothing.

Thinking of this, the village chief immediately nodded and said, "Miss Lan is right. The way she thought of to make money is hers. Since she is willing to share it with the village, we can't take all the benefits. There is no such thing in the world."

"Yeah, that's right. I didn't provide any ideas, I just followed the blueprints and got a commission."

"I fully agree. We can't let the villagers develop the habit of relying on Lan Yatou for everything."

Seeing how seriously they took the matter, Li Lan smiled and felt relieved.

"Okay, then I'll tell you my terms. From now on, after deducting costs from my work, I'll take 30% of the profits and put them into a public welfare fund. If it's carpentry work, Mr. Arita and I will agree to do it in a cooperative manner. As for the profit sharing..."

Li Lan thought for a moment and said, "How about the 20% after profit?"

"can."

The two of them nodded in response without thinking.

"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare a few agreements, and we'll both sign and stamp them. This way, we can save a lot of trouble later on with it in black and white. As for the accounting later on, I'll trouble Uncle Li Feng."

"No problem." Li Feng said with a smile.

On this side, the village chief and Li Youtian also nodded in agreement. After all, brothers should settle accounts clearly, so there is nothing wrong with signing an agreement.

After the conversation, they left the village chief's house one after another. When they were about to part with Li Youtian, Li Lan stuffed a few more drawings into his hands.

"Master Arita, here are some furniture designs. Make them when the time comes. We'll find a way to make a fortune when those merchants come."

"Row."

"Master Youtian, we still need to recruit some apprentices as soon as possible, or even carpenters from other villages. Carpenters can learn quickly."

Li Lan said this, and seeing Li Youtian frowning, he continued, "We're not afraid of hiring carpenters. We can select good people and have them sign a confidentiality agreement. If anything is leaked, or if they make the same thing and sell it, we'll make them pay ten times the compensation."

"Okay, this is good."

"Master Arita, please design a pattern for the things we make and carve it on them. That way, even if someone imitates us, we'll be able to recognize it at a glance."

As soon as these words came out, Li Youtian's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "Great, that's a good idea. Lan girl, what's wrong with your brain?"

Li Lan smiled embarrassedly and did not respond, thinking to himself: Who made me grow up under the red flag in my previous life?

"Master Youtian, I will send two people over to help us tomorrow morning."

After saying that, she winked at him and turned away.

Li Youtian looked at her departing back, stunned for a while, then he reacted, felt happy, and went home humming a little tune.

Southern Shu.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Bianjing."

Inside the study, a middle-aged man painting paused, his hand pausing as a drop of brightly colored ink dripped onto the white paper. He lowered his brush, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.

"explain."

"The Ministry of Industry issued a notice a few days ago, stating that a new agricultural artifact had been developed."

"Oh? What is it?"

"The Ministry of Industry's announcement called this a water hammer pump, and it can be used to pump water out of a well."

After hearing this, Prince Ning frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Are you sure it was developed by the Ministry of Industry?"

"The news from Bian Jing says so."

King Ning said nothing, but raised his hand to signal the people to leave.

He sat down slowly, looking at the ink smudged on the paper, squinting his eyes. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what it was.