Chapter 42:

The disturbance in the capital has nothing to do with Zhu Yuan.
Life in the county is easy and comfortable, but a bit busy.
In the past two years, Magnolia makeup and Defu Food Store have made a lot of money, and the family feels much relaxed.
There is no suppression by the elders in the family, and the younger generations are sensible and not disturbing. I hope that the affairs of Xiuqi County will gradually get on the right track, and the time spent at home will be longer.
In this state, Zhang Jingshu and Aunt Yinhuan became pregnant one after another.
Zhu Yuan:...
Think about it, Zhang Jingshu and the two are only in their early thirties, how normal pregnancy is. It’s the harmony between the wives and concubines, and I wish Xiu Qi share the blessings of the people...
Zhu Yuan wiped her face. Forget it, if you can't understand, they just want to be happy.
Yinhuan was better. Zhang Jingshu's reaction during pregnancy was a little bit bigger this time. Not only did she vomit, but she also felt melancholy.
Then the stewardship was handed over to Zhu Yuan, and even the task of teaching her sister was given to her.
Zhu Yuan:...
In this way, she is busy a lot every day. Fortunately, Magnolia makeup and Defu Food Store are already on the right track, and they have also trained several capable store managers. She doesn't need to bother too much on weekdays.
There are a lot of trivial things at home, and the steward comes back and asks questions every day, which makes her annoyed and can't read the book well, and the rhythm of life is all chaotic.
She even began to suspect that the housekeepers were not convinced and asked her for trouble.
After all, she used the magnolia makeup and the blessed food store to find a younger maid as much as possible to work smoothly and easily teach. The first time she came into contact with these managers, she was extremely uncomfortable.
She went to ask Zhang Jingshu if these people bullied her young age.
Zhang Jingshu was too amused: "You are the one who opened two shops, which dare to fool you?" Then he explained to her warmly, "They may be a little selfish, but they should not have the guts to embarrass you. It's just that you are a new official. , They can't touch your habit of doing things, in order to prevent problems, it is the safest way to keep things small." This also caused Zhu Yuan's workload to skyrocket.
Zhu Yuan:...
alright. Just don't embarrass her.
Knowing the general reason, Zhu Yuan set out to solve the problem. She listed all the things she encountered in the past few days, and divided them into several levels according to the priorities.
You can find her at any time for first-class urgent matters.
The second and third things must all be reported to her within the designated working hours.
After the fourth level, the major managers will deal with them according to their own experience, and they can tell the matter and the results within the reporting period.
To this end, she also compiled a set of performance appraisal standards.
For example, after the fourth grade, if the result is excellent and fair, the performance point will be increased by one, and if she is not satisfied when reporting, the performance point will be reduced by one.
In addition, when each manager reports a problem, he must also propose a solution. If Guanghui reports without a solution, and just waits for her to solve it, the grade points will be deducted. If the solution is excellent, add a grade point.
At the end of the month, the grade points will be settled, and silver rewards will be given according to the grade points. The first place in the total number of grade points will get one or two bonuses, the second place will get 500 coppers, and the third place will get 300.
There was not much money, but it was a reward from the master and a symbol of being able to do things effectively. The major managers were immediately full of energy and used all their energy to work.
In this way, in just ten days, Zhuyuan's daily processing time has been greatly reduced. Spend half an hour each morning and afternoon each day to get everything organized in order.
Not only was Zhu Ying, who was studying with her, was stunned, even Zhang Jingshu was amazed-the housework that had delayed her most of the day in the past, how come to Zhu Yuan's hands, it's just an hour or two?
Xu was a few words before wishing Xiuqi face, the latter came to visit a scene when he was resting, and left thoughtfully afterwards.
The next day, the county government began to reform the reporting method, along with various reward and punishment systems.
The family earns money, and Zhu Xiuqi is also generous in his hands, so it is natural to get some rewards.
Don't say, over the past year or so, he has occasionally encountered problems, and he likes to talk to Zhu Yuan, and he can get a lot of inspiration in return.
Last year Zhu Yuan proposed the encouragement policies. After discussing with his staff, he selected a few, adjusted them according to the situation in Wu County, and implemented them step by step.
Since last year’s investment promotion policy has been implemented, various tax and fee concessions have been given to traders and foreign businessmen, and even local businesses are allowed to recruit from other places. As long as one is recruited, there will be rewards... All these have attracted many neighboring counties. Merchants come to open a shop.
According to the calculations of the staff, it would take two to three years for such an investment to raise taxes and fill the vacancy in this investment.
In less than half a year, the tax was raised, completely covering the money invested before, and even surplus.
I wish Xiuqi overjoyed, simply continue to maintain these investment policies, and at the same time, invest the surplus tax elsewhere.
For example, many old farmers who are good at farming are recruited, brainstorming, learning from each other's strengths, sorting out reliable planting methods and precautions, and popularizing them. The same is true for livestock breeding.
In addition, let people study interplanting methods to maximize the yield of the field.
Then, by entering the county annals, the rich squires were encouraged to donate money to donate food for repairing dirt roads leading to surrounding counties and constructing water conservancy irrigation...
It coincided with the ten-year imperial tax reform in Chengjia. The tax burden on the people was reduced and the land property increased. On hand was much looser than in previous years. Consumption was stronger, which drove the county's economic development.
In the ten years of Chengjia, Wuhu's tax revenue has increased a lot over the previous year, and it has doubled compared with taking office. Coupled with the good law and order in the past two years, there are even more newborns.
The county government led by Zhu Xiuqi, due to various reward and punishment systems, the mental outlook of everyone has been changed. With various policies to help the people and merchants, the people’s perception of the county government has long been different from the past. , The master book is walking on the road, and no one shuns it anymore. When encountering the bold, a few fruits will be stuffed.
Of course, Zhu Xiuqi had already ordered that he was not allowed to take a cent from the people, and he would be dismissed when he found out.
You know, since Zhu Xiuqi came here, in addition to monthly salary, they have monthly performance bonuses and welfare bonuses. They are not willing to give up this decent job for that little bit of profit.
Pulled away.
Because these policies have more or less the shadow of Zhu Yuan, Zhu Xiuqi likes to listen to Zhu Yuan's opinions when in trouble.
On this day, Zhu Xiuqi received a letter from Qin Shouqi in Luzhou-since last year he asked him to help Zhu Yuan’s body, the two of them have exchanged letters a lot.
The letter mentioned road construction and used something he had never heard of.
Wuxian has built a lot of roads this year, and he immediately thought not to do it. However, over the past year or so, his staff have been trained to have a lot of divergence in thinking, and they are also much more comprehensive.
Someone asked, should we first examine the effect of cement before making a conclusion?
Zhu Xiuqi thinks too. Then he thought of Qin again.
As a garrison, Qin usually communicated with him and would not mention these general affairs. At this moment, when the information came, he also mentioned that Luzhou began to build roads and used cement...
The staff began to analyze.
After analyzing and analyzing, the results still have to be sent to see on the spot. Luzhou is not far away, so Zhu Xiuqi sent an assistant to take a look, and visit Qin You by the way to see what he thinks—the few lines in the letter can't explain it clearly, so just come straight to the door.
People have already set off, and Zhu Xiuqi is still thinking about it.
It happened to be off this day. He thought about it and his head hurt. After looking at the hour, he simply ran to the small hall of Director Zhu Yuan to watch Zhu Yuan arrange things without delay.
Maybe with him, the stewards were a little nervous, and occasionally squatted when replying. Fortunately, Zhu Yuan was calm and relaxed. After answering a few things softly, the stewards calmed down.
Zhu Xiuqi took the tea cup and watched the whole process in time. After Zhu Yuan finished handling the matter, he waved his hand to let the stewards retreat. After he counted it, it was less than half an hour, and he sighed immediately: "Our family is round and beautiful. I don’t know which kid will be cheaper in the future..."
Zhu Yuanbai glanced at him, took a few sips of warm tea to moisturize his throat, and then asked, "Father, is there something wrong with me?"
Zhu Xiuqi is dissatisfied: "Can't you come and sit down if you are fine?"
Zhu Yuan made a grimace: "It's okay, you've been with your mother and the others long ago, where's my turn!"
I was teased by my daughter, I wish Xiu Qi was a little uncomfortable right now, and directly gave her a brainstorm: "It's not big or small." For fear that she would continue, she casually caught a topic, "There are so many people in your shop. , Have you ever heard anyone mention cement?"
cement? Zhu Yuan felt a little bit in his heart. Has cement been popularized?
Zhu Xiuqi thought she didn't know, and explained to her carefully: "I heard that it is a kind of powder, with sand and water, and it will solidify and dry and become hard as stone..."
Zhu Yuan listened carefully to what he said, and then asked: "This is what Uncle Qin said in the letter? How did he know?"
Zhu Xiuqi nodded: "The one in Luzhou has been paved, and it leads to Luzhou. It is much easier for businessmen on the two sides to travel. Thaksin also said in his letter that the road between Beijing and Suzhou and Hangzhou has been opened. It would take more than half a month. It’s now less than ten days."
Zhu Yuan said quietly: "Is this cement road really so good?"
Zhu Xiuqi stroked his long beard: "There are still some shortcomings, the cement road is too solid, and the horseshoe is useless."
Zhu Yuan nodded: "It's just that compared to the time and money saved on the road, these horseshoes are still affordable."
"Yes." Zhu Xiuqi sighed, "It's just that this cement is so mysterious, I can't believe it. I have asked your Uncle Lin to go to Luzhou to see what happened."
Zhu Yuan thought for a while, and said slowly: "If the distance with neighboring prefectures and counties can be reduced, business transactions will be smoother, and taxes will definitely be higher. Most importantly, there is no need to spend money on roads every year. Forget it, although the pressure of buying cement to build roads is a little bit more stressful, it is still worth—"
Zhu Xiuqi shook his head: "You don't need the county government to buy it."
Zhu Yuan was stunned: "If you don't buy it, is it for nothing?"
"They will set up toll points along the cement roads, charge appropriate fees for the traffic, and slowly earn back the cost of road repairs."
Isn't this the prototype of toll booths? In this world, this model, she only told one person. Zhu Yuan settled down and asked carefully, "Who are they?"
"Huh? Didn't I say? It's your Uncle Qin's house. I heard that the Qin family bought the right to operate this cement recipe from the court. Quan Dayan had to find their house if he wanted to buy cement." Zhu Xiuqi saw her in a daze. Suspended, he added another sentence, "Just your brother Qin is going upside down."
Zhuyuan smiled: "I see."
Finally found a clue.
Gougan must have something to do with the Qin family.
Ha ha ha, this day of playing together with the old man is coming to an end!