0p0 Chapter 252 Thoughts
Chapter 252 Thoughts
Chen Lian knew that the chicken farm was about to be completed, so she didn't dwell on it too much. Instead, she changed the subject and said, "Brother Dao, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."
"Just say whatever you think."
Chen Dao said with a smile that he was quite satisfied with Chen Lian. Chen Lian not only managed the chickens and ducks in the backyard very well, but also went to the school to learn to read when she had time. Now she knows quite a few characters and is a very ambitious and smart girl.
"That's how it is, Brother Dao."
Chen Lian pointed to the pile of chicken and duck feathers in the backyard and said, "Brother Dao, now that there are more and more chickens and ducks, the amount of feathers piling up in the backyard is also increasing. I was thinking that it's a waste to leave these feathers piled up in the backyard. Can we make clothes out of these feathers and then transport them to the city to sell?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Dao couldn't help but look at Chen Lian with some surprise. Making clothes from chicken and duck feathers was not Chen Lian's original idea.
In fact, many people in the Xia Kingdom liked to stuff their clothes with chicken and duck feathers for warmth, but Chen Dao didn't expect Chen Lian to think of this.
but……
Chen Dao thought for a moment and said, "Making clothes from chickens and ducks is no easy feat. Sister Lian, are you sure you can make them?"
Chicken feathers have poor insulation properties and are not suitable as clothing filling, but for the people of Xia Kingdom, even if chicken down has poor insulation, it is still better than plain linen. Therefore, Chen Dao is certain that if the clothes made of chicken and duck feathers that Chen Lian mentioned can be made, they will definitely sell well.
Stuffing feathers into fabric is not a simple matter; the feathers must first be processed and degreased, and this processing method...
Chen Dao doesn't understand.
Chen Lian thought for a moment and replied, "I can give it a try, but I'll need some help."
"Manpower is not a problem."
Chen Dao said, "I'll give you some spots. You can go to Xiahe Village and find some women to help out. The pay will be 500 coins a month, plus two meals a day."
After saying that, Chen Dao added, "If we can really make clothes, we'll build a clothing workshop in the village to make and sell feathered garments. We'll leave the workshop to you, Sister Lian, to manage!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Lian's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Don't worry, Brother Dao, I will definitely make this garment!"
"Ah."
Chen Dao nodded: "Then I'll leave this matter to you. Don't worry, if the garment workshop succeeds, your salary will also increase."
Upon hearing this, Chen Lian was even happier.
Wu Yun and the other women couldn't help but be tempted.
"Brother Dao, can we also work in this garment workshop?"
"Brother Dao, can our salaries also be increased?"
"Brother Dao, can we go to this garment workshop?"
"..."
Although Wu Yun and other women are now well-fed and clothed and have saved some money, who would complain about having too much salary?
Therefore, when they heard that Chen Dao was going to give Chen Lian a raise, they couldn't help but ask about it.
"Don't worry, aunties!"
Chen Dao said with a smile, "You guys are still raising chickens. If you go to work in a garment workshop, what will happen to my chickens and ducks?"
"Uh……"
Wu Yun and the other women were taken aback. They realized that they had been thinking too much. Taking care of the chickens and ducks had already taken up all their daytime time. How could they have any free time to work in the still-developing garment workshop?
As for giving up raising chickens and ducks to work in a garment workshop, that's even more impossible.
That garment workshop was still just a pipe dream; it couldn't compare to this stable, guaranteed job.
So Wu Yun and the others abandoned their idea of raising salaries and instead said, "Brother Dao, there are more and more chickens and ducks now, and we are a little short-handed."
"I know this."
Chen Dao nodded. This was something he had anticipated. As the number of chickens and ducks raised at home increased, there would definitely be a shortage of manpower. After all, there were only five people, including Chen Lian, but they had to take care of thousands of chickens and ducks, clean up their droppings, collect their feathers, and carefully care for the chicks and ducklings. It was inevitable that they would be overwhelmed.
"How about this!"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Dao said, "Sister Lian, when you go to Xiahe Village to recruit people to help tomorrow, please also recruit some people to help take care of the chickens and ducks. For now, we'll decide on 20 people. Once the chicken farm is built, we'll have them come and work. Their pay will be the same as the women who make clothes: 500 coins per month, plus two meals a day!"
"Ok."
Chen Lian nodded in agreement.
Then Chen Dao continued, "Alright! It's getting late, Sister Lian, you guys go eat!"
"See you tomorrow, Daoge'er!"
After greeting Chen Dao, Chen Lian and the others left.
Chen Dao stayed in the backyard, selecting some chickens and ducks and feeding them advanced medicinal herbs.
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The next day.
As dawn broke, Chen Lian left her house and had breakfast at Chen Dao's house before finding Li Qiang, who was also having breakfast there.
"Village Chief Li."
Chen Lian said to Li Qiang very politely, "I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
Li Qiang glanced at Chen Lian and recognized her as someone who worked at Chen Dao's house. Therefore, he did not show any disrespect because of her female identity. Instead, he said seriously, "Sister Lian, please tell me what you need."
"I've been asked by Brother Dao to find some helpers in Xiahe Village. Could Village Chief Li do me a favor?"
Chen Lian said.
Looking for help?
Li Qiang's eyes lit up. Finding someone to help wasn't the key point; the key point was... that Chen Dao had instructed him to do it!
Without hesitation, Li Qiang replied, "No problem! I can find as many people as you need!"
Working for Chen Dao was something the entire Xiahe Village had been longing for, so how could Li Qiang refuse?
If he refuses, not to mention anything else, the villagers of Xiahe Village will probably all turn against him.
“Village Chief Li, let’s talk as we walk.”
As Chen Lian and Li Qiang walked towards Xiahe Village, Chen Lian said, "We need quite a few people this time, a total of 40 women. I wonder if Xiahe Village has that many available people?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Li Qiang nodded repeatedly, like a chicken pecking at rice. Let alone 40 women, he would find 400 for Chen Lian: "But... why women?"
It's no wonder Li Qiang was puzzled, nor was it because he discriminated against women. It's just that men naturally have an advantage over women in physically demanding jobs, so it's understandable that Li Qiang was somewhat confused.
"Because this recruitment is mainly for sewing clothes."
Chen Lian explained, "There are also tasks like taking care of chickens and ducks, which women are better at."
"I see."
Li Qiang nodded. It was true that women were better at sewing clothes, since men were unlikely to know how to make clothes.
As for taking care of chickens and ducks, it's not a physically demanding job, and women, who are more meticulous than men, are indeed more suited to it.