The Lucky Heiress - Chapter 164:
Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Father Gets Promoted Again 1
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After pacifying Chen Aqing, Wei Ruo and Xiumei returned to Tianqin Garden.
Wei Ruo was in her room, noting down plans for her future work on a piece of paper. The consumption of seasonings in Zuixian Residence was larger than her marinated food shop, she needed more raw materials and a workshop that could produce seasonings steadily.
Procuring raw materials, transportation, and establishing a workshop were not entirely unfamiliar territories for Wei Ruo. During those thirteen years, Wei Ruo had gained substantial experience in these areas, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to start the Four Treasure House shop.
When procuring raw materials, under normal circumstances, considering the transportation costs, Wei Ruo would prioritize choosing materials produced closer by. However, at present, the use of these spices was not yet widespread, only a few households grew spices, and many of the spices were wild. Therefore, for now, Wei Ruo could only go to her previous procurement spot for a large purchase, which would drive up the costs a bit.
But according to the price she had negotiated with Mr. Fan, this cost was not a problem.
If the sales scale further expanded in the future, she would consider freeing up some land to grow raw materials like cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Regarding transportation, she would wait a couple more days. Once Old Tao, who was responsible for land transport, arrived, she would give her list to him and let Old Tao make a trip. The raw materials she previously used for her five-spice powder and hot pot base were all bought by Old Tao.
As for the production of oyster sauce, the ingredient, oyster, was relatively easy to source. Taizhou prefecture was a coastal area, so there wouldn’t be a problem as long as the sea was open.
However, currently, due to the issue of Japanese pirates, the supply of oysters might be unstable. Yet similar to the previous problem, if the sales volume increased, Wei Ruo would consider farming oysters herself. This would not only save costs but also ensure a steady supply.
The premise was that there must be considerable sales volume to justify such actions, otherwise, it wouldn’t be beneficial.
Since soybeans were mainly grown in the north, Wei Ruo would ask Brother Daqiu, who ran boats there.
Both Old Tao and Brother Daqiu were people Wei Ruo had known and cooperated with for a long time, and they were both trustworthy.
Besides the problem of raw material supply, Wei Ruo needed to find a location. She had some vacant land on her estate in the government city, which could be transformed into a small workshop.
Initially, the scale of the small workshop did not need to be large, but a few reliable and earnest workers must be selected.
When she had time, she needed to visit the estate more often to observe, and if suitable, pick out people to work in the workshop.
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Wei Ruo stayed in the government city until Xuji Marinated Food Shop reopened, and then she returned to Xingshan County.
Just when she got home, she heard the good news of the Wei family.
The official document for Wei Mingting’s promotion had arrived. He was promoted to Deputy Guard Commander and would assist the Guard Commander of Taizhou prefecture in overseeing the Anti-Japanese Army in the entire prefecture.
His rank was also promoted from the sub-sixth rank Zhongxian Colonel to an official sixth-rank Zhaosin Colonel.
He was promoted two ranks within just half a year!
This honor was indeed rare, which showed that Wei Mingting’s outstanding performance in the Anti-Japanese campaign was recognized.
The whole Colonel residence was immersed in jubilation due to this good news. It felt like all the passing servants had delighted and excited expressions on their faces.
Wei Ruo and Xiumei calmly walked through the crowd, returned to Wangmei Garden, and then carried on with their own matters.
Winning the battle and receiving rewards was something they could have expected all along. Although the promotion was somewhat unexpected, as everyone previously thought that considering he had just been promoted half a year ago, another promotion might be inappropriate.
But the fact proved that the court attached great importance to the Anti-Japanese campaign and was lacking talents in this area. Therefore, the court was not stingy with rewards and promotions for those generals who had performed meritoriously in the Anti-Japanese war.
Currently, the biggest influence on Wei Ruo should be the problem of moving houses.
She had just received the news that since Wei Mingting was promoted to the official sixth-rank, and his jurisdiction had changed from the Anti-Japanese Army in Xingshan County to the entire Anti-Japanese Army along the coast of Taizhou Prefecture, Wei Mingting’s residence would move from Xingshan County to the government city.
Now the entire residence was busy with this matter.
Wei Ruo couldn’t get away from this chore because she had as many things as others. Not to mention the things she brought from Huzhou Prefecture, just during this more than half a year, she had collected quite a lot of goods. Her private small storage room was packed full, and her stuff couldn’t fit into one cart.
Wei Ruo was quite happy about the house move. Although she had many properties in Xingshan, these properties had been operating steadily. The government city was the place where she was needed more.
Wei Residence moving to the government city would facilitate her next actions to a great extent.
In the evening, after Wei Ruo and everyone had dinner in the dining hall, Mrs.
Yun talked about the moving issue with everyone.
Mrs. Yun specifically asked Wei Ruo, “Ruo, you have been in the government city these past days and might not know about the situation at home. I’ll tell you about it. The official document of your father’s appointment has come, and he is going to be transferred to the government city. The transfer was quite urgent, so we need to pack up our things as soon as possible and move to a new place in the government city along with your father.”
Because the Japanese pirates had been bothering Taizhou Prefecture for a long time, the transfer of martial officers was quite pressing.
However, it was clear that Wei Mingting’s capabilities had been recognized by the higher-ups, that’s why he was urgently needed in the government city to assist the Guard Commander in commanding the entire Anti-Japanese Army in Taizhou Prefecture.
Yes, I will pack up my things as soon as possible,” Wei Ruo replied.
“Yes, it would be best if you could inform me in advance, so I could arrange the carts and horses,” Mrs. Yun said.
“Sure.”
Mrs. Yun continued, “Ruo, you are more familiar with the government city than your brothers and sisters. So when we move there, if there are any issues, Ruo, you’ll have to help your siblings more.”
“Sure,” Wei Ruo smiled and agreed.
Wei Yilin raised a question, “Mother, what about me? I am still training with my master! I can’t stop halfway!”
Mrs. Yun replied, “Silly boy, there are martial arts teachers in the government city as well, and the teachers in the government city are even better than those in Xingshan County.”
“Really?”
Of course, you can ask your father if you don’t believe me.”
Wei Mingting nodded in agreement.
Having gotten affirmation from Wei Mingting, a joyful and expectant look spread across Wei Yilin’s face.
“That’s great! Then I can become even stronger! By then, none of my senior brothers will be able to defeat me!” Wei Yilin had already started imagining what would happen in the future.
“You study hard, and I will hire the best martial arts teacher for you in the government city,” Wei Mingting said to Wei Yilin.
“Alright! Father, I will study hard!” Wei Yilin firmly replied.
Watching his lively and cheerful character, Wei Mingting and Mrs. Yun couldn’t help but smile happily.
This child had really changed a lot in recent times.
Wei Qingwan lowered her head silently as she saw Wei Yilin’s joyous manner.
Her brother leaving her hadn’t saddened him as much as she thought it would. On the contrary, he seemed very happy and cheerful..
