Parents are busy farming

So she turned to look at Magistrate Su and asked, "What exactly does the Yamen want us to do?"

Magistrate Su couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard Ye Zifen's voice was cold and emotionless.

He had almost never seen Ye Zifen show such an expression, but thinking about the current situation, he could only bite the bullet and speak.

He said calmly: "I know that everyone's business is not doing well this year. The Chamber of Commerce has given the Yamen some money to dig reservoirs. You have done a very good job. But everyone should also think about guarding the country on the border. Those soldiers! Maybe among them there are fellow villagers from our county who have gone out! So we just think it’s for them, can we..."

Before Magistrate Su could finish his words, Ye Zifen interrupted him again and asked: "Does it mean that the imperial court requires the county to purchase cotton-padded clothes this time, or does it require our chamber of commerce to pay for the purchase of cotton-padded clothes?"

According to common sense, the imperial court naturally has a household department responsible for managing money.

Even if money is really needed, the worst thing is to raise taxes. How could it be directly blamed on their chamber of commerce?

Then the only possibility is that the court asks the county to directly prepare winter clothes.

So if she is preparing winter clothes, it is estimated that her weaving workshop will have to be prepared this time.

However, Magistrate Su asked the entire caravan to come over. It seemed that the number needed was quite large, so she couldn't help but be a little cautious.

She looked at Luo Keren, who noticed Ye Zifen's worried eyes, and also raised her heart, nodding slightly.

In my mind, I was thinking about the fabrics that could be used to make winter clothes in the shops and villages.

This kind of fabric is generally made of linen and cotton, with linen on the outside and cotton on the body.

Fortunately, business is not very good this year, and they still have a lot of inventory.

Magistrate Su looked around at the crowd and said slowly: "I want 10,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes."

Ye Zifen frowned unconsciously after hearing this number. She had no idea that so much was needed at once.

This was much more than she had originally expected. It seemed that the court should only issue such orders in a few places this time.

So will the court have any follow-up actions? If this is the case, then I am afraid there will be more tasks waiting for them to complete...

Although she was worried, she still leaned back slightly and said in a cold tone: "In that case, let's discuss how to prepare these 10,000 sets of winter clothes!"

Seeing Ye Zifen's behavior, Magistrate Su knew that she had made up her mind and would never give in easily.

He coughed lightly and said cautiously: "When it comes to the textile industry in this county, you are second to none. The others are just small workshops. Therefore, I am wondering if you can prepare the fabrics needed to make cotton clothes?"

He used a discussion tone. After all, regarding Ye Zifen's business, he was limited to knowing which shops she owned and the status of her business. As for the internal details, he really knew nothing about it.

Therefore, he was not sure that she would be able to provide the fabrics.

Ye Zifen stared at Magistrate Su, her heart softened, and she closed her eyes.

After some careful consideration, she looked at Luo Keren and received Luo Keren's nod, then she slowly said: "I can give the county government the best price, but if I want to donate for free, that's impossible. After all, it includes costs and labor expenses, and I also need to support those employees!”

Magistrate Su frowned and said in a somewhat anxious tone: "That's why I urgently called everyone here today to see if I can ask everyone to donate generously again? After all, this is a major matter related to people's livelihood!"

Ye Zifen's eyes widened and she asked in disbelief: "Could it be that the imperial court doesn't have any money at all, so it wants 10,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes with just one sentence?"

She secretly thought to herself: "Since the imperial court can't even come up with funds for the war, it might as well just surrender."

County Magistrate Su quickly explained: "The imperial court is indeed in urgent need of these cotton-padded clothes. As for money, don't worry, our county will definitely find a way to supply everyone in the future."

Ye Zifen looked at his hands directly, sneered and said: "Are you talking nonsense with empty hands? Well, I think it is best for the yamen to write something with the caravan, in black and white, which can be regarded as putting this matter on the surface, so that Everyone has a guarantee, what do you think?”

At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly said: "Why bother? Why not let Miss Ye and the Yamen do the business directly. Everyone knows that Miss Ye has always been broad-minded, and she will not care about such a trivial matter."

The corners of Ye Zifen's mouth raised slightly, and she responded with a half-smile: "Then I'll disappoint you. I've made it very clear just now, I care about it! And I'm not the kind of person who compromises easily. Eagle, what do you think we should do?”

Those who were closer to Ye Zifen covered their mouths with their hands and tried their best to suppress their laughter.

Pang Chao thought to himself: "You idiot, didn't you see that the county government has summoned everyone in the caravan here? The reason for doing this is to connect this matter with the caravan. It’s just for the girl’s convenience.”

It has to be said that some people have the ability to create territories, but some people can only firmly hold on to the insignificant industries left by their ancestors and fathers.

The level of vision determines the difference in mentality.

On the surface, it seems that Ye Zifen is rebelling against Magistrate Su, but in fact, the two of them are just competing with each other, trying to explore each other's bottom line and find a solution that is beneficial to both parties.

At this time, I heard someone say: "This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate for Miss Ye to say this. After all, this is a matter of great importance to our family and the country. We still have to..."

However, Ye Zifen did not give him a chance to finish his words, and directly interrupted: "Since you are so sentimental about family and country, then you will be responsible for purchasing this batch of 10,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes. Don't worry, if it is If you come to buy it, I will give you a special price.”

The other party was immediately stunned and speechless. Ten thousand sets of cotton-padded clothes, this is not a small amount!

According to what Ye Zifen said to the county government just now, including the cost of cotton and hiring workers, it would only cost one thousand taels of silver!

Besides, Ye Zifen had said before that she would give them a preferential price, but if they didn't do what she said, the cost would be even higher.