Chapter 387 Chapter 387: Li Liyuan on the score【Seek double monthly ticket】
It is not like the red and green decline in autumn. In the cold winter and the twelfth lunar month, there are no other colors to appreciate except wintersweet.
When Wu Xian came, he could see Mrs. Mie smiling under the eaves from a distance, and the peonies on her temples were showing off their beauty, making her more charming than Huajiao. He was curious about how there are peonies in this season, but after a closer look, he realized that this peony is not that peony.
Mrs. Mi was curious when she saw him.
smiled and said: "It was rewarded by Mrs. Jin'er."
Wu Xian wondered again: "You mean madam?"
Where did Madam get it?
It was only after asking that I remembered that Wen Zhu returned from He Yin yesterday and said that he had brought a few years gifts from there to give to the female relatives in the backyard, and he had specifically reported this matter to him. When asked what it was, Xu Jie only said it was "flower", Wu Xian didn't pay much attention.
Looking at it now, it is exquisite.
The door is very windy, and it is not a place to talk.
"Father!" The sleepy son got up when he heard the sound, and trotted with his calves, almost throwing himself into his arms.
Wu Xian is serious about his two sons-in-law, and often treats them with high demands, but he is not so strict with the young son-in-law, he pampers as he pleases. It's only been a few years in my life that I can be unrestrained, hold my son on my lap and sit down.
"Have you finished what Mr. Jin'er taught?"
"Father, is my son going to teach my son a test after studying?" The son replied in a childlike voice, with a bit of nervousness on his face.
Wu Xian smiled and said: "Okay, let's test you."
It is said to be a test, but in fact it is just a few questions, and it can be passed easily - after all, he is still young, and he can't see how qualified he is, so Wu Xian naturally does not have too high requirements for him.
It was cold inside the house, so Mrs. Mi asked the maid to add a charcoal basin.
Wu Xian expressed his feelings: "The previous article notes told me that every household in Heyin has built earth kangs, which can be kept warm for the winter without burning charcoal. Although this charcoal fire can be used for heating, ordinary people cannot afford it. The winter is extremely difficult.”
Ms. Mi is good at observing words and emotions.
Seeing Wu Xian raised his head, he followed the other person's heart and smiled and asked: "Although I don't know what this kang is, but since it can keep warm, I must burn something. The common people can afford it?"
Wu Xian took a sip of the warm water she handed over, and said, "It can be hay, straw or even animal manure."
"It's not easy to make a kang?"
Wu Xian shook his head: "I heard it's very simple."
Mrs. Mie asked, "Then why not follow suit?"
Wu Xian didn't say anything.
It wasn't that he wasn't tempted, nor that he was soft-hearted and couldn't move Shen Tang, a sheep, but he was a bit ashamed to catch a bunch of leeks and a lamb all year round.
The outside world really thinks that the two of them are "Tangdi deeply in love"...
No matter how thick-skinned you are, you can't just take advantage of others.
the most important is-
He has to think about how to open this mouth!
He didn't say it, but Mrs. Mie read his mind subtly—he only needs one step now.
"A concubine is not like a virtuous man. I don't know a few words, and I don't understand the principles. But when I was young, my family was poor and couldn't afford charcoal. I suffered from cold and starvation, and suffered from sores on my hands and feet. But I can't forget it... If this earth Kang can make the poor people not be afraid of the wind and snow, I don’t know how many innocent lives it can save...Shen Jun has always been kind, if you know that a virtuous man is dedicated to the people, how can you not be against it?"
Stealing other people's kang-laying skills is definitely not enough.
But you can "buy".
Either buy the "patent" for building the kang, or hire craftsmen who are good at this to build the kang and pay the workers.
Based on the "brother relationship" between Wu Xian and Shen Tang, the two sides negotiated carefully, and the friendship price can still be won.
Wu Xiandao: "This statement is very true."
He slapped his thigh, and decided to send a letter to Shen Tang, using the reason that "my concubine, Mrs. Mi, suffered from frostbite and couldn't bear the cold, but the charcoal fire choked her and her body was not easy" as an excuse to hire craftsmen with Shen Tang. Tianhai builds a kang.
Best, I can buy this craftsmanship.
There are few craftsmen, no matter how proficient the craft is, it will take time, and the efficiency is too slow. It is better to let your own people learn it, and then promote it on a large scale. Wu Xian sat and thought for a while, planning to sell the kang to Xiangnan and Yiru, and pull them down as well.
The three companies work together to share the "patent fee" equally!
The calculation in Wu Xian's heart was crackling.
He already had an idea in his mind, and from the corner of his eye he was attracted by the peony in Mrs. Mi's hair. After asking, I found out that there were more than a dozen velvet flowers sent by Xu Jie, and the concubines in the backyard were divided into two or three. Most of them were wintersweet and black tea, and there were only two peonies.
Although the current hierarchy is not as strict as it used to be, the identity of Mrs. Mie Fang does not allow peony hairpins, and even clothes patterns are not allowed. Mrs. Zheng gave her one, saying that she was delicate in color and looked good in it.
"What's wrong with this flower?"
"There's nothing wrong with it. It really complements your complexion. I wear it for playing in my own yard. If I go out, I should wear something else so as not to fall into people's gossip." Wu Xian tilted his hand in a relaxed manner, and changed the subject with a smile, " Brother Shen is also interesting, and he is so proficient in these gadgets... However, this is a small way after all. If you have this energy, it is better to recruit more soldiers and horses... The current situation is not stable for a few years. It took half my life to toss... Brother Shen, isn't this a concern?"
Shen Tang has a good reputation.
Shen Tang loves to make money.
Still leading the common people under the rule to make money.
Reclaiming barren land is to feed the common people, raising meat pigs is to provide extra income for the common people, and building houses and brick kangs is to provide the common people with shelter from the wind and rain so that the common people can have a comfortable nest from the cold. It's just to let the people under the rule earn more small money...
As long as it is not for the purpose of accumulating wealth, recruiting soldiers and horses, and strengthening oneself, it is a good thing for Wu Xian.
After all, there is a neighbor who is sharpening his knife all day long, his blood is boiling, and he is jumping up and down, and he can't sleep well. A good little brother can't be stronger than him, and can't be more noisy than him, it's just right now.
He was very happy to see Shen Tang focus on the common people.
Mrs. Mi was puzzled: "Why is it a trail?"
Wu Xian changed to a more comfortable sitting position: "It's not a good thing for a young child to live in a busy city. If Brother Shen was born in a peaceful and peaceful world, he must be a parent official who is loved and supported by the common people wherever he goes. However, in the current world. No matter how much money and food is in the hands of the people under Brother Shen’s rule, when they encounter desperadoes who force their way into their homes, they will end up with nothing but money and money... Such as those refugees before, most of them are in order to survive and turn into bandits to rob other people money and food..."
Wu Xian smiled, and quietly said: "...Looting is much faster than a little bit of planning."
Ms. Mi Cian heard the words, and subconsciously conceived a sentence in her heart that made her sweat profusely just thinking about it—that virtuous man would rob others? Fortunately, these words rolled on the tip of her tongue twice, and she swallowed them back secretly.
It's not that Wu Xian didn't notice the strange expression on Mrs. Mi's face, and he could roughly guess what she was thinking.
"Then, let's put it this way-Shen Jun doesn't even have soldiers and horses to deal with desperadoes?" Mrs. Mie patted the sleepy young son again and again, with a look of bewilderment.
"To deal with ordinary desperadoes, of course." Wu Xian was worried that the fat boy would crush Mrs. Mi, and helped her hold the child aside, and continued, "But the desperadoes are not fighting alone, but thousands of troops." What about Kazuma?"
"…this?"
"Not only Brother Shen, but also Tianhai, who only hates being weak." Wu Xian's eyes were a little worried, and he didn't know how long such a peaceful life could last... Will he survive enough to see his children grow up, get married and start a career?
Mrs. Mie also fell silent.
Wu Xian is a big-hearted person, he quickly got out of the emo mood, looked at the flowers on Mrs. Mi's temples, pondered for a while, and asked: "I remember that in a few days, it will be the winter plum feast that Madam has prepared for a long time? Are you almost ready?"
Mrs. Zheng fell ill after winter.
Because of lack of energy, she offered to ask Mrs. Mie to help with the common affairs of the backyard, but such tasks as shopping were still in the hands of her dowry, and Mrs. Mie went to Mrs. Zheng’s yard to help during the day. There are only two peony velvet flowers on her temples, and it is estimated that she is trying to win over Mrs. Mi, while at the same time causing hatred for her...
The winter plum banquet is a fixed program every year.
It is used to contact each other and strengthen the relationship with each other.
On this day, all the female relatives of each family will go out in costumes.
Mrs. Mi said: "Yes, everything is ready."
It was also the first time for her to deal with this matter, and she wished to keep a close eye on every link, so as not to make a single mistake, for fear of leaving someone with an excuse for criticism. She has no family background, and the only person she can rely on is her husband-in-law Wu Xian.
Only by relying on offspring and favor can we have a place to stand.
What's even more ridiculous is that her current situation is beyond the wish of countless women struggling in the mud.
Wu Xian carefully looked at her face, as well as the dazzling and delicate peony velvet flower on her temples.
said: "Winter plum feast, wear it to go."
Mrs. Mi Chou felt a little thumping in her heart: "But didn't Xianlang say that... this, this is very inappropriate..."
"The right is to reciprocate. Why do you think Brother Shen gave Wen Zhu the idea to send the best velvet flowers to the backyard? Didn't you save the thought of making you shine at some banquet and attracting all the female relatives to follow suit?" ?Since that’s the case, I’ll fulfill Brother Shen’s wish, anyway, the city tax will be collected...not a loss.”
Miss Mi: "..."
She thought about it and said, "It's still not right."
"Why not?"
Mrs. Mi Chou has always been smart and witty, biting her red lips lightly: "The concubine has the light of a virtuous man, and is honored as 'Ms. Chou', but she is a concubine after all. Wearing peonies to attend the winter plum banquet, what does the wife think? What do the wives of each family think when they see this thing worn on the temples of their concubines? For the public, it will be a hindrance to Xianlang’s famous places; for private, this velvet flower is not only not pleasing, but also provokes the dislike of the wives..."
Wu Xian was silent for a long time after hearing the words, but regretfully said: "It would be great if Madam had some sense like you..."
Ms. Mie didn't dare to talk anymore.
Fortunately, Wu Xian didn't use the topic to continue talking. He has been quite depressed recently. Mrs. Zheng has been in charge of Zhongfu for many years, and the inside and outside of the house are well-organized. Wu Xian loves and respects him, but there is only one thing that makes him quite critical.
Mrs. Zheng has close contacts with her natal family, and outsiders can see that her brothers have evil plans.
First of all, Wu Xian's two legitimate sons were encouraged to fight each other, and the two children were even more merciless towards their concubine brothers and sisters, and it was inextricably related to the assassination of Wu Xian.
However, Mrs. Zheng took pity on the two natal brothers and tried her best to favor them. And the pair of natal brothers... they were quite peaceful in the past two years, but recently they started to act like monsters again, and Mrs. Zheng couldn't help begging for mercy with Wu Xian.
He intends to imply Mrs. Mi by beating Mrs. Mi, but Mrs. Mi refuses to cooperate.
This matter can only be done.
Mrs. Mie cautiously persuaded: "The virtuous man and his wife are deeply in love, and they are rare models in Tianhai. The female family members are not without envy. Is there anything that cannot be said clearly?"
Wu Xian asked back: "Do you know which word you dislike the most as a husband?"
"Which one?"
"L."
Miss Mi: "..."
Wu Xian turned over and said with a smirk: "The prosperity of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. Even couples who have been married for many years will feel like strangers in front of the word 'profit'..."
He didn't blame Mrs. Zheng for not being clear with her natal family.
As a daughter of an aristocratic family, it is an instinct engraved in the bone marrow to make profits for the family. Compared with a husband with wives and concubines in groups, brothers who are connected with him are naturally more reliable.
He patted the back of Mrs. Mi's hand.
Close your eyes and say, "It's fine if you're like this."
On the day of the Wintersweet Banquet, the velvet flower took the limelight.
also brought a wave of sales.
Ladies and gentlemen from various families scrambled to inquire.
Shen Tang also added many labels and advertising words to these velvet flowers, such as "handmade by famous masters", "carved after several months", "flowers that never fade", "beautiful beauty forever", "the best Flowers deserve the best of you”…
Xu Jie: "..."
Isn't this a scam? ? ?
Shen Jun speaks plausibly.
"It's called marketing, and it's very knowledgeable. Besides—I really want to yell at how cheap and cheap these flowers are. These ladies will still put cheap flowers on their hair? Wen Zhu is still young, expensive, and only worthy of their identities!"
Xu Jie: "..."
Isn't this really taking people for granted?
In the end, he still followed Shen Tang's intention and quoted the price as high as possible. I thought that few people would take the bait, but in less than a day, the list filled the entire scroll. Some are for wearing by yourself, some are for gifting, but without exception, everyone wants many styles...
Isn't this faster than a robbery?
Seeing that his wife wanted to join in the fun, he became even more angry, and said, "I'll bring you what you want later..."
This kind of pit is not allowed!
Was slaughtered in vain!
Looking at the list, he asked again: "So many?"
Mrs. said in a bad mood: "Naturally, there are many, and you don't look at how many relatives and women in the clan... They all come to ask me to do things, can this work be done? It can't be done without a single flower!"
Gritting his teeth, Xu Jie almost had the idea of reselling. It's not that he can't afford the money, the cost of velvet materials is there, no matter how expensive it is, it is not as expensive as gold, silver, pearls and emeralds, but as a businessman, he hates losing money and wasting money!
This is worse than cutting his flesh.
After the new year, he went to Heyin to buy goods, and represented Wu Xian to talk about building a kang. Shen Tang generously sent a skilled "craftsman" and asked him to help sell bamboo paper—yes, her paper-making workshop finally came. A qualified finished product is out!
However, the output is limited, which is not enough for her to produce two 10,000-volume albums a year, and the papermaking technology still needs to be improved!
Shen Tang asked Xu Jie to inquire about the bamboo paper market, and only with more small money can he continue to research and develop!
Xu Jie: "..."
Shen Jun hasn't given up on making picture albums yet.
He also has a paper workshop under his name.
The supply is in short supply every year. The Xu family can eat all of Shen Tang's batch of bamboo paper, and there is no need to go out for business. Xu Jie lived in Heyin for a few days, and when the first batch of velvet flowers was ready, he could bring the velvet flowers back to Tianhai with the kang builders.
until-
Wu Xian looked at the leading kang builder, almost spewed out a mouthful of tea, and choked a few mouthfuls before calming down.
The expression was speechless and tangled. He looked at the muscular and strong man in front of him: "Ahem——If I remember correctly, you, aren't you a subordinate officer of the Dayi Account?"
The subordinate officer nodded: "It's the bid."
Wu Xian: "..."
Xu Jie lowered his head, not daring to look at his boss' face.
"...Then, then why did you get the kang?"
Subordinate officer: "..."
This matter is beyond words.
He swore that he never had this kind of hobby a year ago, but when he couldn't hold on to work, there would always be a group of Heyin common people who knew each other well, saying "Master Bing is working hard" and "Master Bing is resting", and they used the words of admiration and admiration She stared at him intently.
he…
He is so shameful that he lost himself in the compliments and admiration. When he regained his senses, his kang-building skills are superb. One person can make an earthen kang in half an hour. It is guaranteed to be durable and take into account the shape and heating...
The subordinate officials were annoyed and reflected.
But Shen Jun followed closely to subsidize wages.
The compliments and adoration continued to bewitch.
The subordinate officer looked at the increasingly plump private treasury, and fell into some kind of contemplation—it seems, maybe, maybe, a brave warrior can support his family without fighting on the battlefield?
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