47: Chapter 47 Double the Wages?

"Two months?" Zhou Yun raised his eyebrows slightly. This speed was much faster than he had anticipated.

"You've worked hard, Elder Tie."

Elder Tie waved his hands hurriedly. "Not at all, not at all. Being able to serve Zhou Yun is this old man's honor!"

Wan'er also stepped forward. "Zhou Yun, the supplies submitted by Minister Wang and the others have been fully received and stored in the Granary."

"The housing has also been arranged properly, and all the new residents have a place to stay."

Minister Wang Fugui squeezed over with a face full of smiles.

"Zhou Yun! The registration work for the new residents is complete! A total of 21,065 people!"

"Additionally..."

Minister Wang Fugui's expression became slightly more serious. "Except for Strategist Zhu Ge and Shang Youjun, whose situations are special and for whom the black jade connection paste is ineffective, all other wounded and disabled individuals have fully recovered."

"Of course, I have already taken charge of caring for those two, and they will certainly not cause any trouble for the city."

"Furthermore, I am currently discussing with the subordinates of the Trade Department how to restart the economy of Flower City. I believe we will be able to come up with a plan in a few days."

Zhou Yun nodded with a smile. "You are truly my capable assistants. Without you, I really wouldn't know what to do about many things."

Hearing this, everyone felt a warm sensation in their hearts.

This feeling of being recognized and valued made them feel extremely comfortable.

Minister Wang Fugui, in particular, had eyes gleaming with intensity, mentally planning how to accomplish even more to increase his weight in Zhou Yun's heart.

At this moment, Zhou Yun looked toward the outside of the West City Gate.

Tens of thousands of residents were busy working, and on the open space next to the construction site, rows of long tables were neatly arranged. That was for breakfast.

However, he also noticed that due to the sharp increase in the number of people, even if they ate in shifts, the line for meals was extremely spectacular.

He pondered for a moment, then turned to Wan'er and said, "The number of people is increasing, and this form of communal dining is likely no longer suitable."

"Perhaps it is time to cancel the communal dining and let everyone go home to cook for themselves."

Wan'er was slightly taken aback, then nodded immediately. "This is exactly what I wanted to propose."

Zhou Yun nodded. "Let's do that. Starting tomorrow, cancel the communal dining."

He paused, then added, "But as compensation, the daily wage will be doubled."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings immediately fell silent.

Lei Lie, Elder Tie, and Minister Wang Fugui all looked at Zhou Yun with expressions of disbelief. Doubled?

Wan'er was also stunned. She weighed her words carefully and said cautiously, "Zhou Yun... doubling it... wouldn't that be too much? The residents themselves didn't suffer any losses..."

The others nodded secretly. A daily wage of one tael of spirit rice was already quite exaggerated. To double it would mean two taels of spirit rice, wouldn't it? That would be 2,000 copper coins!!

"Hmm..." Hearing Wan'er's suggestion, Zhou Yun nodded, appearing thoughtful. "Indeed," he said softly. "Everyone is working so hard; doubling it is truly too little."

"Then, let's triple it!"

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief. Triple it? Zhou Yun, are you serious?

Wan'er opened her mouth, wanting to persuade him a few more times. But the words reached her lips, and she swallowed them back. What if she asked further and Zhou Yun said, "Tripling is too little, let's quadruple it"? Given Zhou Yun's temperament, he was fully capable of doing such a thing!

"Yes, I will go make arrangements immediately." Wan'er agreed decisively, not daring to say another word.

Zhou Yun nodded with satisfaction. "Additionally..." He turned to look at Xia Nuannuan. The young girl was standing to the side, obediently bowing her head, like a quiet little quail.

"The Granary will be temporarily placed under Nuan Nuan's management."

Xia Nuannuan lifted her head abruptly, her eyes wide. "City... Zhou Yun?" Her voice trembled slightly, thinking she had misheard. The Granary? Given to her?

Zhou Yun nodded with a smile. "That's right, it's you."

"In the future, when Wan'er needs to deposit or withdraw supplies, including the wages and ingredients to be distributed, she just needs to communicate with Nuan Nuan."

Xia Nuannuan stood frozen in place, not knowing what to say for a moment. She was just a small clerk, not even holding an official position. How could Zhou Yun entrust such an important matter to her? The Granary was the lifeblood of the entire city!

"Zhou Yun, this... wouldn't this be too..." Her voice grew quieter, her face filled with panic. "Nuan Nuan is just a little girl; I'm afraid I cannot bear such a heavy responsibility..."

"You can bear it." Zhou Yun interrupted her, his tone firm. "Your father was the former Granary Official, and you have been influenced by it since childhood; you are more familiar with the affairs of the Granary than anyone else."

"Besides, you spent an entire year in that dark room and managed to memorize the accounts of the Granary clearly. This ability, this Heart-Nature, is not something everyone possesses."

Xia Nuannuan's eyes turned slightly red. Zhou Yun... actually trusted her this much.

Lei Lie, who was on the side, also spoke with a smile. "Nuan Nuan, this is a good thing!" His tone carried a hint of gratification. "Your father, Brother Xia, was the Granary Official; this is a daughter inheriting her father's career! Brother Xia's spirit in heaven will surely be very gratified!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Nuannuan could no longer hold back her tears. She hurriedly wiped her eyes, knelt, and kowtowed. "Thank you for your trust, Zhou Yun! Nuan Nuan will definitely do her utmost and will never fail your expectations!"

Zhou Yun smiled and helped her up. "Alright, there is no need for such formalities." Entrusting this matter to her, he actually felt a sense of relief. After all, with this, he would no longer have to worry about the affairs of the Granary.

...

After handling the matters of the Granary, Zhou Yun took out the Green Wood Art from his bosom.

"Minister Lei." "Present!" Lei Lie immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands in a salute. Zhou Yun handed the booklet to him. "This Cultivation Technique is now entrusted to you."

Lei Lie was stunned for a moment, his gaze falling on the booklet. "This is..." "Green Wood Art." Zhou Yun said with a smile, "There are more and more Professionals in the city now; we cannot do without a Cultivation Technique."

"As the Minister, the task of leading everyone to practice this Cultivation Technique is entrusted to you."

Lei Lie's body jolted violently. A Cultivation Technique! Although he was a Silver Rank warrior, he had never come into contact with a Cultivation Technique! He had dreamed of obtaining one, but had struggled because there was nowhere to find one. And now, Zhou Yun had actually handed such a Cultivation Technique directly to him? And let him lead everyone to practice it together? What kind of trust was this!

"Thump!" Lei Lie knelt directly on the ground, his hands trembling as he took the booklet. "Zhou Yun!" His voice was trembling, and his eyes were red. "This subordinate... how could this subordinate have the virtue or ability..."

Zhou Yun laughed. "You are the Minister of the Military Department, commanding all Professionals in the city. Making everyone stronger is your duty. Handing this Cultivation Technique to you is most appropriate. Besides, it is merely a Cultivation Technique. As a Minister, such a display is a bit unseemly, isn't it?"