The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

I have a suggestion in Chapter 110, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate.
When Wen Gu visited the Zhao residence, he kept his distance from the other women and tried to avoid being alone with them.

Today is a rare "chance" opportunity, we can't let my cousin-in-law's attempt to intercept it fail!
Not long after slowing down, they finally encountered their target before leaving the mansion.

Madam Xiao was accompanied by a maid and carrying some things in her hands, looking like she was passing by in a hurry.

Upon seeing Wen Gu, Madam Xiao looked surprised and delighted. After exchanging pleasantries, she said, "Perfect timing! We have some new artisans who have produced a batch of stationery."

Madam Xiao pointed to the wooden box that the maid next to her was holding.

"Cousin, why don't you take a look at the styles and pick a few? I'll have someone reserve them for you so that others don't take them all."

Wen Gu hesitated for a moment, but still bowed and said, "Then... I'll have to trouble you, cousin-in-law!"

Mrs. Xiao smiled and said, "We're all family, cousin, there's no need to be so polite!"

Having come prepared, they took out the prepared stationery from the wooden box in a nearby warm pavilion for the students to choose from.

The world is in turmoil, and chaos reigns. Even the surviving common people struggle to find food and drink. However, wealthy nobles and aristocrats, with their considerable savings, still maintain a refined taste when composing poems and writing letters. Only these people can afford to consume paper in such chaotic times.

The target customer's needs are clear: this new batch of stationery is either luxurious or elegant. It's high-class!

The speed of reviewing and selecting is very fast.

Mrs. Xiao carefully considered her words.

She knew that the Zhao family head and young master valued Wen Gu and must have considered the family of Wen Gu's wife. In addition, there was also Madam Shen involved. To be honest, she was unwilling to get involved in Wen Gu's affairs.

However, since a family friend had asked her for a favor, she still had to come and sound out the situation.

Madam Xiao hesitated, then looked at Wen Gu across from her.

However, the person on the other end also seemed hesitant to speak.

Mrs. Xiao was quite surprised. Putting aside her thoughts, she asked, "Cousin, do you have any suggestions? Please speak frankly."

Wen Gu smiled apologetically: "I just suddenly thought of the affairs in the neighborhood. I recently discussed the women, children, and elderly in the neighborhood with the officials of the public office, and I have some thoughts on this. I happened to run into my cousin-in-law today, and she has a suggestion. I don't know if it's appropriate..."

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On the other side, in Young Master Zhao's office.

Not long after Wen Gu left, a subordinate informed him that the young mistress and the young master had a chance encounter and were talking in the warm pavilion over there.

Young Master Zhao didn't pay any attention.

He had received some prior information, and Madam Xiao had also mentioned it, so he knew why his wife had stopped Wen Gu.

An hour later.

After finishing several tasks, Young Master Zhao inquired about the situation over there: "Is Wen Gu still in the manor?"

The subordinate, head bowed, replied, "They're still chatting in the warm pavilion."

Young Master Zhao was genuinely surprised.

What are they talking about?!
It wasn't that I was worried about ethical issues, but rather I was curious whether the family that Madam had helped to matchmake was truly to Wen Gu's liking.
Curious, Young Master Zhao got up and went over.

However, when he arrived at that warm pavilion, Wen Gu had just left.

Inside the warm pavilion, Madam Xiao seemed to be pondering some important matter, lost in thought.

Young Master Zhao noticed two sheets of paper on the table, covered with writing. He only glanced at them briefly, but saw words like "women and children" and "nursing care" written on them.

Take a closer look.

"Yangjifang?" Young Master Zhao picked up the two pieces of paper.

Coming to her senses, Madam Xiao sighed softly, "Yes, I was deeply moved by my cousin's advice just now."

When Young Master Zhao saw what was written on the paper, his expression became serious.

The two sheets of paper contained only a few words, yet they had already established a clear framework.

"Did my cousin write all of this?" Young Master Zhao asked. "He did write it. But he said the content was based on his travels and observations, so it may not be entirely comprehensive," said Madam Xiao.

Young Master Zhao looked at the contents of the paper without saying a word.

Although Xinzhou had previously added private relief measures, they were not large-scale or standardized.

But the clear framework constructed on these two sheets of paper seems like something that could really be put into practice!
Standardizing Xinzhou's welfare system is also for the purpose of strengthening management.

The more chaotic the times, the more important it is to strengthen management systems in all aspects!
Young Master Zhao looked at the two pieces of paper carefully for a while before putting them down.

Thinking back to his initial curiosity, he asked, "What are your thoughts on the place you recommended?"

Mrs. Xiao was stunned: "...Huh?"

I've completely forgotten!

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Wen Gu left the Zhao residence satisfied.

Today's visit to the Zhao residence not only resolved the issue of the picture album, but also solved another problem.

Although my cousin-in-law didn't agree immediately, given Mrs. Xiao's current situation, I believe the Xiao family would be very tempted.

The decision to entrust the charity work to the Xiao family was based on analysis, which concluded that the Xiao family had the highest chance of success.

Previously, it seems that the Xiao family was not involved in any of the major investment projects in Xinzhou.

In other words, the Xiao family did not spend the large amount of money and grain they had; they were still hoarding it.

Not only did he not spend a large amount of his savings, but he also took advantage of his current status to start some businesses and continue to make money.

Definitely a big spender!
We have money! We have food!
But there are also risks!
The new people in Cousin Zhao's backyard and the families behind them are no ordinary people. Those wealthy families are probably thinking about finding an opportunity to take over the Xiao family someday.

Right now, "Yangjifang" is a good starting point for the Xiao family.

It would enhance the goodwill of the Zhao family father and son, gain more prestige among the people, and solidify Mrs. Xiao's own status.

It just takes some money and supplies.

However, I believe the Xiao family would be very willing to spend this money.

These kinds of projects that require a lot of money are the ones that these big spenders have to take over!
Back in Jingxingfang, Wen Gu visited the guild hall and had a study prepared, with several new workstations set up for writing and drawing.

Cheng Zhi asked, "Is the government office going to hire new people?"

Their Jingqing Guild Hall is an officially recognized institution in Xinzhou, and all its officials are on the payroll and have official positions!

Generally, new employees need to go through a process and pass several rounds of review.

But judging from today's situation, could it be that someone has been parachuted in?
More than one?
Everyone else in the office was also looking this way. Who didn't have several relatives or friends eyeing the office's available positions? They were all waiting for the next recruitment opportunity.

Knowing what everyone was worried about, Cheng Zhi glanced at the distance between them and asked Wen Gu in a low voice, "Aren't we going to follow the proper procedures?"

Wen Gu replied, "I'm not leaving."

Cheng Zhi: "These are all officially recognized, formally established positions?"

To reiterate: "Officially recognized, but not considered a formal position."

Cheng Zhi: ? ? ?
Hesitantly, he asked again, "Won't it take up a place on the government office's staffing quota?"

Wen Gu: "Hmm, it won't take up any space."

Cheng Zhi was greatly surprised.

Does the neighborhood head mean that they will soon be welcoming several officially recognized, reliable people to work, handle affairs, and perform tasks here, but without being on the payroll?
And it wasn't just one person?

Is there such a good thing? !
(End of this chapter)