In midsummer, Yu Yalan started to expand her business territory.

Because Qinxi is vast and sparsely populated, the population density is relatively low. In addition, natural disasters have been raging in the past two years and the economy has been depressed. Many people either moved their families south to avoid disasters, or sold their fields and shops to make ends meet with difficulty.

The harsh living environment means the devaluation of land resources. There are many people who sell their property at a low price in order to escape their hometown, but there are only a few large households who are willing to buy land and shops.

Yu Yalan's buying plan went extremely smoothly, and she was able to buy the position she wanted at only half the price of previous years.

She purchased a large amount of wasteland and fertile farmland in various parts of western Qin, and only bought three shops each in Yanzhou and Yulin.

Because I inherited fifteen shops from Fan Yuanqing, there is no need to purchase additional shops in Xijing and other prosperous areas.

She sent people to renovate and upgrade these shops, and hired local farmers to open up wasteland and farmland.

When Luo Sihai learned that she was busy doing business, he immediately volunteered to help. Sihai Trading Company's business methods and connections were also used to expand various channels for Yu Yalan. The old and the young often exchanged different ways of doing business.

Yu Yalan improved modern business concepts according to local conditions, striving to be easily accepted by the people of Zhou Dynasty. She would not be able to use business methods that were too high-profile or bizarre. Ancient society was not tolerant of abrupt aliens.

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In addition to expanding her business territory, Yu Yalan also continues to handle disaster relief work.

Locust plague prevention and drought relief measures have gradually been extended to the entire western Qinxi. Locust control drugs and insect-eating alfalfa, which were once popular in Yanzhou, have further covered the entire province, establishing an insurmountable anti-locust barrier without leakage.

Artificial rainfall from time to time has alleviated the plight of the people, and the free sweet potato seedlings have given people hope for survival.

Because Yu Yalan's business territory is constantly expanding, many unemployed or poor people have also obtained a good livelihood.

Yu Yalan planned to build a prosperous commercial street in Xijing and Yanzhou respectively, and the required construction workers, carpenters, bricklayers and other handymen all prospered.

Some construction workers set up small construction teams at her suggestion and earned a lot of money by building houses and streets everywhere in Liuhe Villa. Although materials were scarce in disaster years, these people lived a more prosperous life than in good years.

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In just a few months, Liuhe Villa has become famous throughout Qinxi Province, and the people praise and respect the Villa even more than the government.

Xu Yongnian and other officials are naturally happy to see this, hoping that Liuhe Villa can control the entire Qinxi from top to bottom.

Yu Yalan plans to put high-yielding grain seeds, new agricultural tools and fertilizers back on the market, but the shop sign once used in Xianpyeong must be changed.

After all, no matter how well-prepared Qinxi is, it is still a normal province that is open to economic and trade exchanges. There is an endless stream of foreign merchants entering and leaving the city gate every day, and the imperial envoys on patrol and officials at work often pass by.

High-yield grains caused a huge sensation in the capital at first. Shuttleless looms and Yuefangge's ready-made clothes were sold to all provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. If these products were to be launched in the northwest, they would have to pretend to be purchased from other places under other names.

Excuses to block all prying eyes and suspicions.

Yu Yalan has always acted cautiously, so naturally she will not arrogantly think that Qin Xi is absolutely safe.

Any factors that would threaten the three of them must be nipped in the bud, and their safety can be discussed before future development and revenge can be discussed.

She gave all the shops new names. The one responsible for selling grain seeds, fertilizers and agricultural tools was changed to Huinong Trading Company, the one responsible for selling ready-made clothes and cloth was changed to Nichang Pavilion, the teahouse was named Lanxin Teahouse, and Yu Hongxuan's medical shop was renamed.

The hospital was also changed into Jiren Medical Center.

In addition, Yuelai Inn and Juxianlou have been newly added for accommodation. The former provides both accommodation and accommodation, focusing on creating a comfortable and safe accommodation environment. The meals are mainly fast food and simple stir-fries; the latter only provides three meals a day.

Meal, but the food must be delicious and rich.

Daoxiangzhai, which sells all kinds of snacks, will no longer be opened, and shuttleless looms are not planned to be put on the market for the time being.

Too many identical elements will only arouse suspicion from those who are interested, and tricks of self-deception cannot deceive all enemies.

Moreover, these two products are not suitable for sale in Qinxi. The market demand is too narrow. If you reluctantly open a store, you will probably lose money. Simply giving up can save a lot of unnecessary troubles.

Huinong Commercial Bank is scheduled to open next year. Because high-yielding grain seeds are a big deal, their promotion in disaster years will definitely attract attention and sensation. There are still various forces entrenched in the province, so it is not appropriate to act rashly for the time being.

Other shops will be opened one after another this fall, and food-related shops will implement limited-time purchase restrictions. Too much publicity will easily make people question the source of supplies. The supply of food will not be released until the drought has passed.

The regular donation of doctors and medicines continues, but Yu Hongxuan no longer comes to the scene to preside over it in person. He has also taught many capable apprentices over the years, and there are basically no problems in Jiren Medical Clinics located in various places.

Everything was developing and moving forward in an orderly manner, and the construction of Qinxi gradually became their daily affairs. Song Xi managed the military affairs of the province conscientiously, and continuously strengthened the 160,000 troops under his command into a powerful army.

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The Qinxi side is prospering, but the capital side is caught in disputes.

After half a month of running around, Yu Lin's battle report finally arrived at Emperor Yuanfeng's Dragon Case.

The Emperor was naturally relieved to learn that Yu Lin's victory was great. Tan Ziqian was able to repel the Tatars despite the lack of food and grass, which showed that his decisions and arrangements were wise and correct. The Great Zhou Dynasty prospered under his rule, and those foreign enemies

What does it matter with natural disasters!

The emperor was more determined to withhold grain and grass. Anyway, the soldiers in the northwest could also get local taxes and grain from the chief envoy. If the court gave them too much supply, I am afraid that these border guard generals would have a big appetite.

There has been a serious drought in the north and central China in the past two years, and the capital is now struggling for food. As people and soldiers of the Zhou Dynasty, they should understand the monarch's difficulties.

Emperor Yuanfeng had a look of satisfaction on his face and was about to consider building a Yaotai for praying. Anyway, there was still a lot of grain and cash in the treasury. If the Yaotai was built as soon as possible, he could pray for rain for the Great Zhou Festival.

"Your Majesty, there is urgent news coming from the northwest!"

The voice of the royal guard interrupted the emperor's joy and imagination, and a secret document from Qin Xi was presented to the imperial study.

Emperor Yuanfeng frowned and opened the secret letter to read. His face that was originally filled with joy suddenly became clouded.

After reading all the secret messages, he was so angry that he swept down the objects on the table.
Chapter completed!