12dz Chapter 1427 The Village Chief Takes a Fingers Over the Big-Headed Dog
Chapter 1427 The Village Chief Takes a Fingers Over the Big-Headed Dog
Sun Shan instructed Sun Dingnan: "Arrange for the villagers and officials to go to various places to transport the grain and money back to the yamen."
He paused, then added, "We need to urge those who haven't paid their debts to sign and agree on a repayment date."
Some villagers, for various reasons, have not paid back the money for the fertilizer. They must write a debt note specifying when the debt will be repaid. Without rules, there can be no order.
It's not that the workshop can't afford to lose money, but rather that they fear others will follow suit and use the fertilizer without paying back their debts.
Sun Dingnan responded, "Yes, sir. Go back and arrange for someone to go and have all those who haven't paid for the spring planting fertilizer sign and put their fingerprints on the document, specifying when they should pay."
Sun Shan and Sun Dingnan discussed in detail how to write the note.
The format is the same, with the amount and date left blank; the debtor can fill them in later.
After Sun Dingnan left, the village chief of Da Niao Village came in.
The village chief glanced furtively at Master Zhang, then gave Sun Shan a wink.
It was as if it were saying: "Sir, I have something to report, all irrelevant people please step aside."
Sun Shan understood immediately and said directly, "Village Chief, please speak freely. This is my advisor."
Master Zhang: .....
His lips twitched. What secret did the village chief want to tell Sun Shan? Why was he even keeping it from him? Was it something that couldn't be done in the light?
Since Sun Shan didn't tell him to leave, Master Zhang definitely wouldn't leave, as he still wanted to know what secret the village chief was going to reveal.
The village chief immediately understood Sun Shan's meaning and realized that Master Zhang was Sun Shan's confidant.
He nodded and said, "Sir, a few days ago, Master Wang came to the workshop."
Sun Shan knew about this. Sun Dingnan had just said that Master Wang came to inspect the workshop, and then he just inspected it, did nothing, and left.
They came out of nowhere, and they left out of nowhere.
Sun Dingnan strongly suspected that Master Wang and Steward Wang were plotting something, but nothing happened in the end.
Sun Shan asked, "Village chief, what did you discover?"
The village chief shook his head repeatedly and said, "Sir, I didn't find anything."
Sun Shan & Zhang Shiye: ......
They were being so secretive just now; I thought they had some important information.
It seems there's all atmosphere, no substance.
The village chief was completely innocent; he had no idea what Master Wang was planning. He simply reported the matter to Sun Shan so that he would know about it.
As for what Master Wang was going to do, the village chief was strangely confident that Lord Sun would know.
Sun Shan continued, "Village chief, tell me in detail what has happened in the workshop these past few days, and tell me everything you have observed."
The village chief came along this time to hand over intelligence work.
The village chief told Sun Shan about the workshop's activities over the past few days.
Actually, it's nothing major. In order to catch up with the summer planting season, the villagers are busy working all day long, and even working overtime. They eat and live in the workshop, and can only go home once every ten days or so.
Everything in the workshop was running smoothly. Under the management of Steward Sun and Steward Wang, the work proceeded in an orderly manner, and the summer planting task was completed successfully.
The village chief continued, "Sir, those outsiders from last time have come again, still asking if we sell our fertilizer to the next county. Sir, I think they really want to buy our fertilizer."
He then sighed and said helplessly, "It's a pity we don't have enough manpower to make more fertilizer. What a pity, otherwise the workshop could earn more copper coins."
The bird guano fertilizer workshop is actually quite large, but it's just starting out and everything is still in the exploratory stage.
If a standardized process is implemented, productivity will increase, and more fertilizer can be produced.
The village chief then asked, "Sir, if we plan to sell bird droppings fertilizer next year, will the workshop need to hire people?"
The men of Big Bird Village all work in the workshop, but Big Bird Village is not very big to begin with, and there are not many young and strong men. If the workshop expands its scale, it will have to recruit from outside.
I wonder if I could invite friends and relatives from Big Bird Village?
During holidays and festivals, many relatives would visit and couldn't help but ask the village chief if he could introduce them to work in the workshop.
The village chief dared not agree. He was already grateful if he could keep the villagers' jobs; he absolutely could not ask for more.
Of course, I do have the ability to offer a brief mention; it's all up to Lord Sun to decide.
Sun Shan hadn't expected the news about bird droppings fertilizer to reach the neighboring county so quickly, and he didn't rush to expand the workshop's production.
We have always taken a steady and pragmatic approach, moving forward step by step.
We will never expand blindly within areas beyond our control.
The situation now seems to have changed, with calls for the use of bird guano fertilizer being made more effective than anticipated.
Next year's spring planting definitely needs to be planned now. If we're going to sell fertilizer, then we're definitely starting to expand the scale.
We need to convene the shareholders to discuss this matter.
Even if there are no dividends, some say in the decision-making process should still be given.
Sun Shan thought for a moment and said, "Let's discuss this later and take our time."
The village chief wholeheartedly agreed: "You're right, sir. We need to think this through carefully. We have to plan our recruitment strategy carefully; recruiting too few won't be enough, and recruiting too many will cost a lot of money. You're wise, sir. You've considered everything thoroughly."
Seeing the village chief's clumsy flattery, Sun Shan couldn't help but chuckle: "Village chief, thank you for your hard work. Stay in the city for a few days first, and travel safely with Steward Sun."
The village chief smiled憨厚ly: "Alright, sir, I'll stay at the yamen for a few days and then go back to the village with Steward Sun."
This is a government office, and he, a mere commoner, is actually allowed to live here.
Wow, it's like their ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke.
Then, somewhat embarrassed, he said, "My lord, I have something I'd like to tell you."
Sun Shan gestured for him to speak: "Village chief, please speak frankly, there's no need to be polite."
The village chief scratched his head, glanced at Sun Shan, and asked with a forced smile, "Sir, I heard there's a cook named Big-Headed Dog."
Sun Shan was taken aback. What happened to Big Head Dog? Why was the village chief suddenly asking about it? Could it be that the two of them had a dispute by chance?
Sun Shan asked in confusion, "Village chief, what's the matter? There is indeed such a person."
The village chief said sheepishly, "Sir, I have a granddaughter at home, hehe, she's of marriageable age, but..."
At this point, Sun Shan and Zhang Shiye couldn't help but exchange a glance.
Oh dear, this is like setting up a match for a big-headed dog.
But why did the village chief choose the big-headed dog? What kind of taste does he have?!
Among the guards who came with him were three or four unmarried women, and Sun Shan thought that each of them was taller and stronger than Big Head Dog.
Why is it that this skinny, weak dog, good for nothing but eating, is the best?
If it weren't for connections, Big Head Dog wouldn't have been selected.
Sun Shan didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, so he asked, "Village Chief, have you taken a fancy to our family's cook?"
The village chief chuckled good-naturedly: "Yes, sir, I just took a look at that young man, and he's quite good. He's hardworking, kind, and always smiling."
The village chief and Dege'er returned together, hungry, tired, and soaked to the bone from the rain.
And so, the big-headed dog became a waiter, busy with all sorts of things, and the village chief watched with nods of approval.
Moreover, Big Head Dog always remembered Sun Shan's words: "A man who smiles often will have good luck."
I smile like an idiot every day, hoping for good luck.
The village chief took one look and saw that he was indeed a cheerful and kind young man, just as Master De had described.