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"We were just talking about signing up for the guard team. First of all, I want to make it clear that we should take care of families with few able-bodied men. Let one person in each family join the guard team so that they can at least receive a certain amount of wages every month to ensure their family's livelihood. Most importantly, in case of an attack, each family will have at least one person who can protect their family members..." Ruan Mumu looked at the crowd below the stage with a serious and earnest expression on her face.

Her gaze swept across the faces of the villagers around her, and she saw that they were all staring at her intently, waiting for her to continue speaking.

She wanted to see their reactions mainly to make sure everyone could hear her.

The people in the audience listened quietly, without a sound, as if they were afraid of missing some important information.

Ruan Mumu felt very gratified, because this showed the villagers' trust and respect for her.

She paused for a moment, then continued, "The guards we are recruiting this time are open to both men and women, and the youngest is eight years old and the oldest is no more than thirty. Those under the age of thirteen will only be assigned training and will not be assigned to guard duties, so parents can rest assured."

After Ruan Mumu finished speaking, a murmur arose from the crowd below the stage as the villagers began to exchange ideas and discuss the significance and impact of the new policy.

Some people expressed support, believing that it would increase family income and improve village security; while others worried that the children were too young to handle the training.

However, most people were willing to believe Ruan Mumu's decision and expressed their willingness to actively participate in the guard team.

Ruan Mumu smiled and nodded to the people below the stage, then said, "It seems everyone has a lot of ideas! Now I'll give you a chance to ask questions, but we have limited time, so I can only answer a few questions. If you want to ask a question, please raise your hand first and ask after you get permission. Okay, now everyone can ask your questions."

Before she had even finished speaking, many people had already raised their hands high, looking eager to try, afraid that if they were too slow, they would miss the opportunity.

Seeing that almost everyone had raised their hands, Ruan Mumu had no choice but to call out, "Uncle Yang Jiang, is there a problem?"

When everyone heard Ruan Mumu call their names, they put their hands down. Yang Jiang immediately puffed out his chest, looking smug, which made everyone burst into laughter.

"..." Yang Jiang finished asking his question, but because he was a bit far from Ruan Mumu and there were sounds of children crying, Ruan Mumu couldn't hear a single word.

Seeing this, Qiao Tinghao quickly grabbed the spare microphone, turned it on, patted the microphone head, and after hearing a response from the speaker, said to the person standing in front, "Help me pass this to him."

The person next to him was overjoyed upon hearing his words. He solemnly took the microphone with both hands and reluctantly handed the slightly heavy thing to the next person.

After all, it was the first time anyone had ever seen this thing, so everyone cherished the opportunity to touch it.

One after another, the message was passed on towards Yang Jiang. However, when everyone came to take their positions, they were all in groups of three or five, so some curious people passed it on to their friends or relatives, and as it was passed on, the route was deviated.

"Everyone's curious about that microphone, let's look at it another day! Please cooperate and quickly pass it to Uncle Yang Jiang!" Ruan Mumu couldn't help but find everyone's adorable behavior amusing, but since this was a meeting, she stopped them from being so curious.

Hearing Ruan Mumu's reminder, everyone quickly handed the microphone to Yang Jiang.

Holding the somewhat heavy object, Yang Jiang, imitating Ruan Mumu, raised it to his mouth and loudly proclaimed, "I want..."

His shout startled everyone standing next to the speaker. Even Yang Jiang was startled by his own loud voice and quickly moved the microphone away from his mouth. Seeing his action, everyone went from being shocked to bursting into laughter.

After calming himself down, Yang Jiang put the microphone to his mouth again. This time he lowered his voice, but his voice still reached Ruan Mumu clearly through the microphone because the speaker was right next to her.

"I'd like to ask, is this training session something we have to do all day long?" Yang Jiang's question is exactly what many people want to ask.

"No, we train for one and a half hours starting at Chenshi (7-9 AM), and then another one and a half hours at Shenshi (3-5 PM). There's no training at other times. Thank you for your question, Uncle Yang Jiang. Next," Ruan Mumu replied with a smile.

Everyone raised their hands high again.

Ruan Mumu answered their questions one by one:

Q: What about training if I need to go on duty? A: No training is required on the day of duty.

2. Question: How long is each shift? Answer: Three hours each time.

3. Question: Can a family have multiple members participate in the training? Answer: It depends on the registration situation at the time. Normally, one person from a family can participate. If there are not enough people, we will consider adding more people.

……

Having heard the answer they wanted, everyone began to whisper among themselves about the matter.

For families with more male members, is this a way to increase their family income? Such favorable conditions are much better than finding work in town or county. It's right at their doorstep; everyone wants such a good thing to happen to them.

She knew that as a member of Jinwan Village, especially since she had taken the lead in organizing this organization, she needed to consider the interests and needs of everyone, especially those families with few able-bodied men, for whom this policy was undoubtedly a guarantee.

She hopes that through this method, more people will join the guard team and work together to protect this land.

Ruan Mumu's voice echoed in the air, carrying a sense of firmness and determination. She was well aware of these families' concerns, especially regarding the safety of their young children. Therefore, she specifically emphasized the special arrangements for the younger team members to reassure the parents.

“We hope that through this approach, we can not only enhance the village’s self-defense capabilities but also help families in need of financial support. At the same time, it provides young people with an opportunity to grow and develop. This is not just a job, but a responsibility and a mission.” Her gaze swept across the crowd, seemingly meeting the eyes of each person, conveying her seriousness and confidence in the plan.

Ruan Mumu knew that such a decision might cause some controversy, but she firmly believed that only in this way could the safety and development of the village be truly guaranteed. She looked forward to the understanding and support of the villagers, working together to build a stronger and more united village.

After Ruan Mumu finished speaking, the villagers suddenly burst into thunderous applause.

Her speech stirred their blood; they were moved by Ruan Mumu's words, for everyone has a heart that loves their family and a sense of mission.

"In addition..." Ruan Mumu paused deliberately. The people present had been discussing in hushed tones, and upon hearing "in addition," they knew there were other important matters to discuss. Naturally, they held their breath and waited for what followed.

"In addition, I signed a cooperation agreement with Dr. Liu. We plan to open a pharmaceutical factory, a clinic, a plantation, a school, and so on..."

"We'll need a lot of common herbs. If anyone wants to grow herbs with me, you can register here to get seeds. The herbs you grow will be sold to me first, and the seed money will be deducted from the herb sales. If you don't want to grow them yourself, my family also needs to hire people to grow herbs. You can sign up to work at my house, but the number of people needed is limited. Another way is that I will provide the seeds and land, and you can grow and manage them yourselves. When you sell the herbs you grow, the profit split will be 60% for me and 40% for you..." Ruan Mumu looked around at everyone's reactions and saw that every villager present had a look of joy on their face.

As always, Ruan Mumu gave everyone some time to process what she had to say, since such an important matter required careful consideration before a decision could be made.

Looking at the villagers' expressions, Ruan Mumu saw that they were all extremely excited, because it meant that they would no longer have to leave home to find work. They could find work right at their doorstep, and even contract land to do their own work. If they did well, they could make a fortune.

What if we don't know how to grow medicinal herbs?

"Can people who aren't from our village grow medicinal herbs?"

"Do we buy all the medicinal herbs we grow?"

……

Ruan Mumu raised her voice again and said, "Of course, most of you probably don't know anything about planting herbs. We will have someone specifically responsible for passing on the experience, so you don't need to worry about that. As long as you are not afraid of hard work, the harvest will definitely be guaranteed."

As for whether other villages can follow our village in planting medicinal herbs, we are not considering it at the moment, since we currently have limited manpower. Perhaps we will consider it in a few years.

In addition, we plan to open a pharmaceutical factory in Xunlong Mountain. If any of your relatives or friends are interested, they can come for an interview. Those who pass the interview can work at my pharmaceutical factory.

We also plan to open several large clinics, which will require a lot of staff. However, since these clinics involve treating patients, literacy is necessary, and the learning process will be quite lengthy. But relatively speaking, the wages will be higher than usual.

For the recruitment of staff at our clinic, there are two parts: one is that we welcome doctors who are already doctors and who pass the interview to join our team; the other is that we train our own staff.

Regarding our in-house talent training, our initial plan is to build a school next to the pharmaceutical factory. We will accept both men and women, and everyone can choose a skill to learn. Room and board will be provided at the school, and tuition will be free. There will be an exam once a year. Those who pass the exam must work at my pharmaceutical factory or clinic for three years. Anyone who breaks this contract will have to compensate me one hundred times the training costs. Therefore, please think carefully before making a decision…

Upon hearing about the school's ability to cultivate talent, the discussion erupted like a boiling pot. Families with many children, in particular, felt this was an incredible opportunity. Their children would acquire a skill and have future employment prospects – who wouldn't be happy about such a wonderful thing?

"I want to sign up..." someone shouted loudly, and as if infected by the chant, the others followed suit, yelling, "I want to sign up..."

Ruan Mumu was shocked by the villagers' increasingly loud shouts, which came in waves.

Just as the situation was about to get out of control, the village chief snatched the microphone from Qiao Tinghao and shouted, "Stop making noise!" The microphone did not transmit the sound.

The person standing in front heard this and quickly shut up, but then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Seeing this, Qiao Tinghao reached out and took the microphone, while teaching the village chief how to turn it on. Soon the microphone was back to its normal function of transmitting sound.

"Quiet down, everyone." The village chief's voice came clearly through the speakers to the ears of the people making noise in the back, and everyone immediately quieted down.

"Everyone, don't worry. As for what Mumu just mentioned, starting tomorrow, everyone should discuss it with their clan chiefs first before making a decision. The clan chiefs will review the registrations first, and then the applications will be submitted to me. Mumu and I will discuss it and then announce the results," the village chief said again.

Ruan Mumu couldn't help but sigh inwardly: The village chief truly lives up to his title; not everyone possesses such prestige. Especially this capable and charismatic old man, his position is indeed unmatched.

"Families facing difficulties can first report to the clan head. After verification, those who meet the criteria will be given priority for placement. The people of our village must understand the importance of unity and cherishing opportunities so that our village can develop better," the village head added.

Ruan Mumu continued, following the village chief's words: "I'm giving everyone this opportunity because I hope we can all live a better life. It's not that I'm stupid or rich, but that I hope our villagers can become wealthy through their own hard work."

Seeing the villagers listening attentively, the village chief nodded in satisfaction.

Ruan Mumu spoke loudly again: "I hope everyone will carefully consider everything I've told you tonight and not act on impulse. Once you've chosen to start, you must strive to do it well and persevere. I don't owe you anything, so don't try to pressure me by claiming you're my elder or relative. That won't work on me."

Everyone saw what happened tonight when my grandmother came to cause trouble. No matter who you are, in my eyes only right and wrong matter. Before you talk to me about morality and righteousness, please learn those yourself before you try to reason with me.”

Ruan Mumu's words resonated with the villagers present. Most of them were simple and kind-hearted people, and those who were difficult to deal with were a very small minority.

Seeing that he had said enough, the village chief picked up the microphone and said, "Alright, everyone, you can all go now!"

The villagers showed no signs of leaving for a long time.