Farming and reading family

Gao E couldn't help but say that Uncle Ji was so domineering.

"Then you should have a good rest. I have already made arrangements for Xie Changyao and the others. Just do whatever you want." Gao E said with a smile.

"This time..." Ji Wuyang hesitated for a moment, "I brought back some more people."

"If three hundred household registration documents are not enough, go find Xu Boyan yourself." Gao E said directly.

"Enough." What Ji Wuyang wanted to say was that he needed food.

Gao E looked at Ji Wuyang. Why did she let him gather a group of people? "Then what do you want?"

"For so many people, food, clothing and shelter... I can't arrange them." Ji Wuyang said directly.

"I'll arrange it." Gao E said helplessly, "But let me be frank. If anything unexpected happens, or if there's any conflict with the honeycomb coal workshop, I'll definitely come after you."

"Okay." Ji Wuyang felt relieved.

"Also, they have to repair the roads in that area. If I need them to escort someone later, you can't refuse." Gao E said directly.

"These people are originally the Chen family's guards." Ji Wuyang assured that there was no problem.

Gao E thought that these people could circle their house several times. "Give me a number later."

"Okay." Ji Wuyang then left.

After Ji Wuyang left, Gao E began to think about collecting grain.

The grain in He County must be harvested, but He County has planted some mulberry trees before, so there probably won’t be much grain. It seems we have to go to the surrounding counties to harvest some.

Since the road to Xiangzhou was opened, Gao E didn't want to waste it, so she quickly prepared a batch of things and asked Chen Jie and others to go to Xiangzhou.

In this case, the task of collecting grain from the surrounding counties will have to be left to others.

Chen Jie and You Wei became friends after drinking twice. Chen Jie was a little afraid to go to Xiangzhou, but You Wei said that the bandits in that area were all his brothers and it would be no problem for him to accompany them.

"Just keep quiet. At least don't go to that area in the next few years." Gao E said directly.

Youwei has no temper at all.

Gao E looked at Chen Jie and said, "All the bandits along the way have been defeated by Wu Yang. You can go without worry. I will hire some escorts for you this time."

"Okay." Chen Jie felt a little more at ease.

Tao Meiyu had already sent two letters, but had not received a single reply. She felt that it was definitely not that Gao E did not want to reply to her, but that something had happened to the letter.

She stood at the door waiting for He Tangchun to come back.

Now that she is pregnant again, she has a poor appetite and hasn't eaten properly for a long time. She has lost weight and her belly looks even bigger.

"Why is Madam here?" He Tangchun turned over and came over quickly.

"I have written two letters to Gao E, but there has been no reply. We are traveling by official post." Tao Meiyu said worriedly.

He Tangchun sighed, "Right now, bandits are rampant in Ruizhou. They even dare to rob official post stations, and the situation is getting worse and worse."

"Then..." Tao Meiyun was somewhat helpless. "The letter must have been robbed."

"Nowadays, the merchant caravans in Xiangzhou can only hire bodyguards, travel in large numbers, and pay them money for transportation, which has caused the prices in Xiangzhou to rise a bit." He Tangchun was also distressed.

This place was originally barren, and it only got a little better after he took office and promoted land reclamation. But after this, the people's lives will be difficult again.

Tao Meiyun was even more disappointed. "If it really doesn't work, can you send someone to take me to Gao E? Our yard has been repaired. You can rest assured that I can be there with the child."

"We'll have to wait until the baby is born." He Tangchun also felt that his wife would be more secure with Gao E.

Tao Meiyu was discouraged.

This time Chen Jie's team was much larger. Since he had hired six bodyguards, he might as well bring more things with him.

After seeing Chen Jie off, Gao E went to find Jin Ruyi. It was the first time that Gao E saw Yueyuan so lively.

"What's going on?" Gao E looked at the people coming and going outside.

"I'm here to collect the silk." Jin Ruyi poured tea for Gao E. "I heard that Lu Erniang's weaving workshop is going well?"

"Yes." Gao E nodded. "Your father brought back some craftsmen this time and also taught some apprentices before. It went quite smoothly."

"Then you don't plan to collect some silk?" Jin Ruyi asked with a smile.

"My workshop is small." Gao E rolled her eyes at Jin Ruyi. "How is Chen Tao's family doing now?"

"There's been some steady growth," Jin Ruyi said with a smile. "Your Happy Cooking has attracted quite a few customers. Business at restaurants and hotels across the county is not as good as before."

Gao E didn't care much. Fewer people were eating out these days. "Don't complain if your skills aren't as good as others."

"Tell me what you want from me." Jin Ruyi knew that Gao E would not come to chat with her.

"We need more grain this year, so I want to send people to the surrounding counties to collect some grain. Your father is busy with the honeycomb coal shop in Qinzhou City, so there is no suitable person right now." Gao E said directly.

Jin Ruyi thought about it and realized it was true, then stared at Gao E.

"What's wrong?" Gao E was puzzled.

"Why don't you go there in person?" Jin Ruyi suggested.

Gao E thought so too. She had no chance to visit the surrounding counties and towns. “I forgot about myself.”

Jin Ruyi laughed: "I heard from those merchants that the court seems to be lifting the ban on sea trade. I guess a lot of people will get rich again."

This was indeed a good opportunity to make a fortune, but the risk was too great, and Gao E had no intention of getting involved at all.

With her small piece of land, she probably couldn't even afford to build a big ship, let alone go out to sea.

But she can keep an eye on the things brought back from the sea, especially crops.

"You mean the price of silk keeps rising because the maritime ban is going to be lifted?" Gao E suddenly reacted.

Jin Ruyi nodded. "I heard that the price of silk increases tenfold when it reaches overseas. Everyone is eyeing this popular commodity."

Gao E suddenly realized: "I understand."

After leaving Jin Ruyi, Gao E went to find Lu Erniang.

"Please calculate for me, which one will make more money, if we devote all our efforts to raising silkworms and selling silk, or if we weave and sell cloth now?" Gao E said directly.

She realized that studying weaving at this time was a waste of time. If the profit from silk was higher, she would of course make a quick buck first.

"I've calculated that selling silk brings in higher profits," Lu Erniang said bluntly. "Our weaving speed, quantity, and quality are all failing right now."

Gao E nodded and said: "The weaving workshop cannot be shut down. We can teach people how to weave cloth and devote ourselves to raising silkworms and selling silk."

"Okay." Lu Er Niang was excited.

She wanted to sell silk from the beginning.

After arranging this matter, Gao E began to prepare to go to the surrounding counties to collect grain.

It’s not long until the summer harvest.

When Chen Ke heard Gao E was going out to collect grain, he hesitated again and again: "Why don't I go and collect it myself?"

As the man of the family, he really has done nothing for the family.

"Just focus on your studies, my husband." Gao E didn't want Chen Ke to know how much grain she was going to collect. "Mr. Du said that after preparing for this year's Qingtan Elegant Gathering, starting next year, only very few people will be invited to the Qingtan Elegant Gathering. If you have time, my husband, please help Mr. Du."

"Okay." Chen Ke was actually not good at collecting grain.