Parents are busy farming

At this time, Lu Zili raised a doubt: "But if the people we recruit this time are not from this county, but from Feng County, what will the county magistrate think if he finds out? Will he think that we look down on him and don't give him face?"

This is also a concern.

Ye Zifen thought for a while, then said, "Then let's do this. Publish a recruitment notice and clearly state that they need to live on the boat for three months in a harsh environment. If anyone from this county comes to sign up, you can check their physical fitness and reject those who are not in good physical condition. But if you don't recruit enough people within two days, immediately notify Feng County and ask them to send someone over."

Lu Zili frowned and said, "Are you planning to treat this as a normal business recruitment event?"

Ye Zifen nodded and replied calmly, "Yes, don't make a fuss."

After hearing this, Wang Sheng said quickly, "Okay, I'll put up the recruitment notice right away, but I think there are not many people in our county who can provide it, so we must write a letter to Feng County."

There is still water in their county, but there is news of refugees from the north.

In this situation, as the strong laborer in the family, he naturally does not want to leave home easily.

It is precisely because he fully understands this truth that Wang Sheng made such a suggestion.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Zifen said decisively: "Then send a message to Feng County and ask them to find someone first, and then send someone over when they get the news."

Lu Zili then said, "Then I will write a letter to Zitong."

Ye Zifen nodded in agreement, then turned her gaze to Luo Keren and Li Daniu.

Luo Keren smiled and said, "I don't have any problems here. It's still the same as before. Although business is not as good as in previous years, it is still profitable overall."

Li Daniu went on to say, "In addition, the chickens and ducks raised on our three farms have been slaughtered and sent to the capital, and the new chickens and ducklings have also been hatched. In addition, our horse captain has sent ten horses to the capital in the past two months."

Ye Zifen had heard about it from Wang Chuan's family, so she asked, "How many new foals were born this year?"

Li Daniu thought for a moment and said, "Twenty-eight. That's still a lot, and none of them died. Fortunately, we have enough water here, so the grass is not bad either. It just took some manpower!"

Ye Zifen nodded and said with a smile: "That's understandable. There's no need to save money where it's necessary. As long as you hold on for a few years, good days are ahead! Everyone hold on."

In fact, it is all empty talk when several managers say they are not worried about the future. How can they not worry!

What if refugees come and loot things?

This is why they dare not keep the goods in their hands. Not only is the new manager nervous about this matter, but even people like Li Song who have connections dare not buy more goods now.

Ye Zifen looked at the hourglass in the room and realized that an hour and a half had passed without her realizing it.

It always felt like we didn’t talk for long, but time passed quickly.

She said quickly, "Okay, hurry up and get ready! Don't think I'm saying these few words in a relaxed way, you will be busy for a long time."

Everyone stood up and walked towards the door. In the end, only Ye Zifang, Ye Ziwei, Liu Meng'er and Mu Hongzhou were left in the house.

Ye Zifen then said to Ye Zifang and Liu Meng'er, "You two should also go and hand over the matters in your hands, and do some preparations before the trip, and see what items you need to bring along the way."

The two nodded, turned and walked out of the room. Ye Zifang knew that her sister must have something to say to Sixth Sister and Master Mu.

As expected, after the two left, Ye Zifen looked at Ye Ziwei and asked softly, "When I came back this time, Dad told me that the Hong family sent someone to deliver a letter of intent for marriage, and the target is you and Hong Yujie. What do you think about this?"

Ye Ziwei didn't quite understand what she heard, so she frowned and asked, "The Hong family wants me to marry Hong Yujie?"

Ye Zifen shook her head and said, "It shouldn't be the Hong family. It might be Hong Yujie's own idea. If the Hong family had already taken a fancy to you, they wouldn't have revealed it now. Maybe Hong Yujie revealed his intention, so the Hong family sent someone to ask us what we think."

Ye Zifen holds a very special position in the Hong family. Even if she is not bound by marriage, she will share the news she gets with the Hong family.

After hearing what Ye Zifen said, Ye Ziwei suddenly started to think quietly.

Seeing her like this, Ye Zifen was not in a hurry and just waited quietly by the side.

Ever since Ye Zifen raised the issue, Mu Hongzhou had been silently watching the two sisters, with a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

These two children have been with her for the longest time, so naturally her feelings for them are special.

Although she had long realized that as girls they would most likely get married in the future, she never worried about being left unattended, after all, Ye Chengsi was by her side.

However, she was also worried about the future of the two girls, especially Ye Ziwei.

In comparison, Ye Ziwei is not as strong and independent-minded as Xiaowu, which makes her feel worried.

Despite this, most of the people she met were flatterers. How could they be compared with a famous and prestigious family like the Hong family?

What's more, the children of the Hong family fell in love with each other, and for Zifen's sake, the Hong family will not treat Ziwei unfairly.

Thinking of this, she gradually relaxed and her mood became brighter.

So, she decided not to worry about it anymore and wait for Ye Ziwei's response.

Ye Zifen thought quietly for a moment, then raised her head, first glanced at Ye Zifen, then turned her gaze to Mu Hongzhou.

Finally, she slowly said, "Why don't you agree to it? But we still have to wait until the mourning period is over..."

Ye Zifen interrupted her without waiting for her to finish, saying with a smile, "Of course, the Hong family is a family that follows rules. They wouldn't be ignorant of this. Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent someone to deliver a message and ask what we think."

After hearing this, Ye Ziwei nodded and felt a little relieved.

Ye Zifen continued, "Also, Hong Yujie is in the military camp now. Although there is no war to be fought right now, it is not certain that he will be in other places. Moreover, this kid is also in the vanguard camp this time. He has made meritorious service, and with the Hong family behind him, he will always have a good place to go."

Ye Ziwei could also think of this, so she nodded.

Ye Zifen smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, I will definitely sound out the Hong family and see what their attitude is when I return. Also, I will prepare a dowry for you in the next few years, so you don't have to worry about these."