northernbook Chapter 248 Researching a Prescription
Chapter 248 Researching a Prescription
"Sister Wanwan is right. Now that you've become stronger, they don't dare to bully you. Now you can live on your own. Even if it's a little hard, it's better than before."
Li Yulin also came over, looked around, and continued:
"You're getting a divorce, and you didn't take anything with you? How are you going to live in the future?"
Wang Cui'e put away all her emotions. What they said was so nice. Yes, she would have a good life in the future.
"I brought a few bags of bean flour, two sets of clothes, and a quilt. When I first got married, I brought some silver money, which was left to me by my parents. I have spent some of it over the years, and I have one or two taels of silver left, which I hid. Chief He made the decision and asked them to give me another hundred copper coins. I plan to buy two acres of wasteland."
In ancient times, a divorced woman could not take anything from the man but her dowry.
Chief He felt sorry for her and forced He Chunlan and her son to take out one hundred copper coins as compensation to Wang Cui'e.
"As long as I have land, I can survive on my own. It doesn't matter."
Wang Cui'e is very optimistic. She has a place to shelter from the wind and rain, two acres of land to farm, and she is alone, which is good.
"Damn it, a hundred copper coins are nothing, but it's better than nothing. Chief He is not bad, he can help you get some money. You are right, you are the most hardworking. As long as you have land, you will be able to live a good life."
Li Yulin cursed and went to help pack up.
Su Wanwan put the food down as well. Although she felt sad, she also felt relieved.
Although women in ancient times did not have a high status, they were as tenacious as weeds.
What they lack is opportunities. As long as there are opportunities, women are no worse than men.
"Sister-in-law, when our workshop starts operation, you can go to work in our workshop, and things will definitely get better and better."
Su Wanwan thought that her own workshop was about to be completed, and she would definitely have to recruit workers. Although working did not earn as much as doing business, it was still a job. In ancient times, it was a good job that was hard to find even with a lantern.
When Wang Cui'e heard this, her eyes immediately lit up with gratitude.
"Really? Can I go and work? Aren't they hiring men?"
It’s no wonder she asked that. In this era, it’s rare to hire women for work.
The only job women can usually do is to work as cleaners in rich families. Except for weaving workshops and embroidery workshops, no workshop will hire female workers. Even the work in restaurants and cloth shops only recruits men.
"Of course you can. Not only you can come, but Sister Yulin can come too if she wants to. In our workshop, men may not be as good as women. As long as you want to come, you can come."
Upon hearing this, Li Yulin was also happy.
"That's great. Don't worry, sister Wanwan. We are all hardworking people and will do our best."
Wang Cui'e's eyes became brighter and brighter, and then she wiped away her tears silently.
Even though she married such a bastard and almost lost her life, she was so lucky to meet such a good person.
After leaving Wang Cui'e's house, Su Wanwan met Zhao Qinghai who was coming out of the field.
"Shen Yuan's wife, come and have a look. We have dug all these channels. Once the water truck is ready and installed tomorrow, we can realize automatic irrigation of the land."
Su Wanwan saw the mud spots on Zhao Qinghai's body and his hands were covered with mud, and she showed respect to him again.
These days, the men in the village have been digging canals. The water from the waterwheel will flow to each household’s field through these small canals.
It can be blocked when not in use and opened when in use, just like a grid.
The villagers are very motivated at the thought that they won’t have to carry water to irrigate the fields in the future.
Normally, this kind of work should be done by each family sending people to dig in their own fields, and then everyone would work together to dig to the other side of the river. However, Lord Zhao, as an official, actually participated in it personally.
They are really digging. Look at what they have done. They don't feel dirty or tired at all.
Su Wanwan took a look around and found that everyone's digging was quite neat.
"It's also filled with gravel. That's good. This way the ditch can flow more smoothly."
Su Wanwan was surprised. She didn't say these things, but someone actually thought of paving the road with stones.
Zhao Qinghai's old face turned red. Although the person sitting opposite him was just a young wife, he felt quite moved when he received the compliment.
"This is all Lord Zhao's idea. Lord Zhao is really smart."
A man joked.
I have become familiar with Zhao Qinghai these days and found that this Lord Zhao is not as strict as an official. He is very kind. We are all talking and laughing here. He is not so restrained and can even tell jokes.
“It’s your unity and hard work.”
Zhao Qinghai sighed sincerely.
As the head of the Agriculture Department, he often goes to the villages. Having visited so many villages, he still thinks that the people in Daliushu Village are the most simple and honest.
"Ha, stop arguing. This is the result of our joint efforts. I believe that as long as we work together, our Daliushu Village will definitely get better and better."
Looking at the atmosphere at the scene, Su Wanwan couldn't help but express her feelings.
Everyone seemed to be deeply touched and nodded in response.
At this time, the village head also ran over, looking excited:
"That's great, that's great. I heard that the medical team sent by the court in the county has developed an antidote and it will be distributed to each village soon!"
This is great news!
Everyone was silent for a moment, then burst into cheers.
Some people even knelt down towards the imperial city and kowtowed to express their gratitude.
This time, the court did a good job in dealing with both the drought and the plague.
As if it had been anticipated, the refugees did not move south, food seeds arrived and were distributed ahead of schedule, and even medical teams were sent in advance to deal with the plague.
The prescription was developed so quickly.
Although many people have survived with their own perseverance, they may have access to medicine, which has also reduced the mortality rate.
Su Wanwan also smiled knowingly, but did not go to get the medicine because no one in her family was sick.
This catastrophe has only come to an end at this moment.
I hope that the country will be peaceful and the people will live in peace in the future.
At this time in the county town, the imperial edict arrived, and Xu Huaiyuan knelt down to express his gratitude.
Because of his success in intercepting the refugees and reporting several farm tools, Xu Huaiyuan was commended by the court.
In order to intercept the refugees, Tongxu County consumed a large amount of grain and gold and silver. This time the court gave some rewards. Although it was not enough to replenish the county treasury, it could solve the urgent problem.
At the same time, there was another imperial edict, which Xu Huaiyuan planned to deliver to Daliushu Village personally.
Also coming to announce the decree was Lin Jiancheng, the prefect of Beichang Prefecture.
As Xu Huaiyuan's superior, he is also proud of the great achievements made by Tongxu County this time.
But he was just going through the motions, but the young man next to him was looking around, seemingly without any manners.
"Master Xu, this is my son. He is a medical geek. He heard that the medical team has developed a new medicine. He also heard that a doctor in your Tongxu County has developed an anthelmintic. He insisted on visiting him. I'll trouble you for the next few days."
After saying these words, Lin Jiancheng was still a little angry.
Why did he choose to study medicine when he could study anything else? Why did he give birth to such a...