Stepmother in charge: Making a fortune through farming and raising her children to fight back

Yun Zhenzhen's home.

The two people tied to the ground told everything they knew like pouring out beans, for fear of saying less than the other.

In the end, the two of them started blaming each other.

"You spineless bastard, tell me everything you know."

"You are the same. You said more than me. When we return to the mansion, I will make sure the master punishes you."

"If you dare, you can't go back today..."

Xu Ling'er, who was standing by, was so angry that her face turned red. This uncle was really endless.

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and said, "Last time, one of your housekeepers came over, but he was taken away by the county magistrate. What happened to him?"

"The new county magistrate was about to severely punish Steward Xu, but was stopped by County Magistrate Wang. Because the eldest master personally went to the county office to plead for mercy, Steward Xu was only given thirty strokes of the cane and released that same day."

Another person immediately responded, "There's no way the Master would just let this go. That's why he sent us here to get some information."

After getting the information she wanted, Yun Zhenzhen said coldly, "Brother Ning, lock these two people up in the pigpen in the backyard. Tie them up tightly and don't let them break free."

Hearing this, the two men's faces were filled with disbelief: "Didn't you say that as long as we confess, you would let us go?"

"Even if we can't both let go, it's fine if you let one go. We've already told the truth."

"Don't worry, I'll let you go back to the Xu family in a few days." Yun Zhenzhen's lips curled slightly: "And I'll also let your Xu family master come to pick you up personally."

The two men opened their eyes wide, and before they could even cry out, Ning Shan stuffed a torn sock into their mouths, picked them up with one hand, and threw them into the pigpen.

After handling this matter, Yun Zhenzhen announced to everyone that wages would be paid this afternoon.

Many villagers have gone to the town to do work, which is considered short-term work for three months. Generally, their wages are settled after the work is completed.

So after coming to Yun Zhenzhen's workshop, it was normal that wages were not paid for a month, and no one urged them to pay.

She walked into the room and took out the account book she had made last night. The accounts on it were all written clearly. In order to make it look more neat, she handed it to Yun Jing and asked him to copy it again.

In addition, she promoted the workers who performed well, dividing wool washing into one department, blankets into another department, and cloaks into another department.

Two outstanding aunts will be promoted as team leader and deputy team leader every month, and their monthly salary will be increased by 100 and 50 cents respectively. The promotion will be implemented starting from today's appointment.

She shortlisted candidates based on the records of Old Lady Qin and Xiao E and rewrote the document.

Then he went to the warehouse to get money. According to the calculation just made, the total wages for last month were probably less than 20 taels of silver, which was nearly 20,000 copper coins.

She decided to distribute the coins to everyone later. After all, a basket of copper coins would have a greater visual impact than a small silver ingot.

Taking advantage of this time, she asked Ning Zigui to go to the next door Sancha Market to exchange a large basket of copper coins and bring it back, and also asked Ning Shan to accompany him for protection.

After all, so much money is likely to attract envy.

By the afternoon, Old Lady Qin had already greeted all the aunts in advance. Everyone knew that they had to pay their wages today, so everyone gathered at the workshop door early.

Including Yun Zhenzhen, there are now a total of twenty people in the entire workshop. Everyone standing outside is not as noisy as before, and the whole scene is as quiet as a chicken.

Everyone couldn't help but look into the bamboo basket, which was almost overflowing with copper coins.

Paying wages is always the most exciting moment.

Yun Zhenzhen looked at everyone present, cleared her throat, and then slowly spoke: "As you all should know, today is the first time our Qin Yun Workshop is paying out wages, and I will also encourage those who have done well this month. Please give a round of applause!"

Her voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly. When they heard that there would be a commendation, everyone present straightened their backs silently.

Everyone thinks they have performed well. What if they are among those recognized today?

"During this month, thanks to everyone's hard work, our Qinyun workshop has produced many high-quality blankets and cloaks. This is all thanks to everyone!"

Yun Zhenzhen spoke clearly, "I see the efforts of everyone here. It is because of you that our Qinyun Workshop will have a brighter future, and our business will be able to last longer..."

After the speech, not only did he praise everyone's efforts, but it also made the aunts who had lived in the village since childhood and made selfless contributions to their families feel affirmed and their hearts were filled with emotion.

Yun Zhenzhen looked at the smiles on their faces and knew that her efforts were not in vain, nor were the lines she had written last night in vain.

"We don't have many workers in our workshop. Although there are some disloyal people like Aunt Yang, most of the others have been hardworking and have produced many excellent blankets."

Yun Zhenzhen smiled and said, "Earlier, those who invented new patterns and weaving methods were rewarded fifty coins on the spot. Now I will pay everyone's salary for last month. On top of that, I have also appointed two outstanding workers, each of whom will receive an additional reward of fifty coins."

Suddenly, there was a whisper from below.

There are a total of twenty people, and only two can get this reward, which means their hopes are very slim.

"Alas, I don't know if I can be selected. I racked my brains to come up with a new weaving method, but I just can't do it."

"Who says it's not? I'm still thinking about it when I got home. I don't know how they came up with it."

"I'm even worse off. I'm almost there, but I always feel like there's something between us..."

At this moment, Yun Zhenzhen's voice came again from the front: "In principle, there are only two outstanding workers each month, but since our aunt is very outstanding, I have decided to double the number and select four workers each month for rewards!"

The aunts below all widened their eyes.

Four!

If there is one excellent employee for every five people, then their chances are very great.

"First place, Aunt Qiang!"

"Second place, Zhang Chunyan!"

"Third place, Jiang Yun!"

"Fourth place, Chen Jingjing!"

The faces of those whose names were called were filled with shock, and some even stood there in a daze, not daring to move.

They couldn't believe that all their efforts were seen, and their eyes suddenly filled with tears.

Yun Zhenzhen gave Xu Linger a look.

She immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Everyone whose names Sister Yun reads out are this month's outstanding workers. Come forward quickly. Everyone can get a reward of fifty coins."

"And if you can earn the title of Outstanding Worker for two consecutive months, your reward will be doubled!"