When it comes to open source, there are many ways for people to make money quickly and abundantly, but these methods are expressly prohibited by the government.
Naturally, the harem has no reason to know the law and break the law. Once this kind of thing is found out, it will probably harm the entire palace.
Moreover, the northern suburbs are praying for blessings in these few days, and no matter how fast those people are, they can't quickly conjure up a pile of money for the harem.
Therefore, under the circumstances that the total amount of expenditure will definitely not change again, the only thing that can be done now is to reduce expenditure.
So Jiang Nianjiao just asked, "How many people are you still short of now?"
The concubines only handed Jiang Nianjiao the account books in which they had cut out some unnecessary expenses and said, "There are still six thousand taels left."
Hearing this, Jiang Nianjiao breathed a sigh of relief.
However, when she saw their personnel arrangements, she found that they had actually reduced some of the guards who followed them. Isn't this nonsense?
There were so many concubines in the harem, and Emperor Yong was there. Without the guards accompanying them, I don’t know how they would deal with something going wrong.
In fact, the expenses incurred by these guards themselves may not be as large as those occupied by the concubines.
Seeing this part of the arrangement, she pointed it out directly and said, "I think your reduction of guards is unreasonable."
Unexpectedly, Li Bin spoke at this moment, "Miss Jiang, we asked you to reduce expenses, not to point out whether our arrangement is reasonable or not."
"I will naturally find a way to solve the expense problem, but the guards cannot be reduced. After all, if there is any accident on the royal trip, they are the guarantee of your safety, and the cost of dozens of guards is probably not worth the cost of one concubine. So, What I mean is that instead of reducing the number of guards, it would be better to cross off a few people from the list of accompanying concubines."
However, as soon as Jiang Nianjiao made this suggestion, everyone in the room fell silent, but Li Bi's expression became even more ugly. It was obvious that she was the one who most likely proposed this part of the proposal. Now that someone pointed it out, she naturally just responded, " So according to Miss Jiang’s wishes, who should we cross out? The Queen, me, or Sister Xianfei?”
Jiang Nianjiao was not a harem concubine, and she was the one who asked her to help. At this moment, she was just pointing out the unreasonableness, but she didn't expect that Concubine Li would get into trouble with her. Jiang Nianjiao was not a concubine in the harem, so there was no need to look at Li. The concubine's expression was so obvious that she just said, "My dear, I'm just proposing a plan. It's your business whether you listen to it or not. You don't need to use yourself or others to pressure me. If you think it's unreasonable, you don't have to do it."
After hearing this, Concubine Yuxian quickly scolded Jiang Nianjiao, "Gillian must not be unreasonable."
Jiang Nianjiao naturally knew that if she kept talking, her aunt would be the only one who would be in trouble, so she just accepted it and said nothing.
Concubine Yuxian then spoke to comfort Libi and said, "Sister Libi, don't mind. Gillian is just outspoken. I don't know the reason for this."
However, Li Bin also realized at this time that she was a little bit too harsh, and she lost her grace in this way.
Indeed, as Jiang Nianjiao said, she was just pointing out the problem and proposing a plan, and the right to implement it or not was still in her hands. However, she just used power to suppress others, and she looked like an angry inferior.
Although Libi was young and favored, she could not help but be a little arrogant, but she was not so arrogant that she had no brains. Of course, she also knew the truth that a flower would last forever. If she was too arrogant now, she would no longer be favored in the future. Maybe you have to rely on these high-ranking concubines to survive.
And the women in this harem actually deal with each other the most.
Therefore, although Libi gets angry quickly, she also apologizes quickly.
"What did the empress say? If you think about it carefully, what Miss Jiang said is correct. It turns out that I lacked consideration here."
After saying that, Concubine Li smiled again and said, "Miss Jiang, I was also anxious just now. After all, the people on this list are actually selected by us. After all, some of these people represent the royal orthodoxy, and some are My father and brother have recently made meritorious deeds, so letting them go there is also a sign of favor. But thinking about it carefully, you are right. No matter how great the favor and the rules are, it is not as important as the safety of His Highness and the sisters in the palace. Miss Jiang, please don’t follow me. I'm angry."
Jiang Nianjiao said calmly, "Whatever the empress said was because I didn't understand the rules of human relations in the palace. No."
Then I wouldn't suggest this. "
"No, no, no, what you said makes sense. Why don't I start this thing? My father and brother have not made any achievements. I have no achievements in the harem. Sister Xianfei, why don't I do it in this blessing event? Please kill me." Libi then spoke again.
For a moment, people didn't know whether she was trying to please others and retreating in order to advance, or whether she really felt that way.
However, it was naturally impossible for Concubine Yuxian to cross out her name. After all, Concubine Li was Emperor Yong's new favorite. If he really crossed out her name, Emperor Yong might end up thinking that he could not tolerate newcomers.
"Sister Libin, you don't have to be so down on yourself. How come you have made no achievements in the harem? His Majesty was ill a few days ago. Wasn't it his sister who was always there to serve him? His Majesty can be in good health, but it's not because of his sister's contribution. What's more? Now in this harem, the only person who can make His Majesty happy is my sister, isn't it?" Concubine Yuxian only affirmed Concubine Li.
Seeing them complimenting each other here, Jiang Nianjiao felt a little distracted. Is this how three wives and four concubines get along? I don’t know how sincere their praise is.
Anyway, if Zhao Yanzhen had other concubines besides herself, she would definitely not be able to smile at them. Even if she knew that Zhao Yanzhen had a story with another woman besides herself, she would definitely not tolerate it.
But who among the kings does not have three wives and four concubines?
Thinking of this, Jiang Nianjiao felt that her warm heart was slightly cold.
It was really difficult for her to let go of Zhao Yanzhen right now.
So she could only try not to think about further things, and could only take one step at a time.
But even so, she was still upset.
So while they were complimenting each other, Jiang Nianjiao just waved to the maids around her to show them the expense accounts of previous years' prayer meetings in the palace.
And the accounting list sent by the old people in the palace.
She compared them one by one and found a good way to save money.
So she couldn't help but stop turning the pages, and then she happily clapped her hands and said, "I have a solution."
Her words interrupted those people's refusals.
Concubine Min De smiled and asked, "I wonder what method Gillian has come up with."
Jiang Nianjiao did not point out the problem directly. After all, she had just argued with Li Bin, and she did not want to offend anyone unintentionally.
Therefore, she only spoke first and said, "My method was just an accidental idea, but I don't know much about the situation in the palace. If there is anything offensive, please give me direct advice."
Naturally, the others just said that the girl should just talk. Although Li Bi felt that Jiang Nianjiao was acting strangely, it was not easy to get angry at the moment, so she just followed suit.
Jiang Nianjiao only made the statement at the beginning. Seeing that no one else objected, Jiang Nianjiao pointed to the money for the incense candle in one of the lists and said, "I remember when our family had a funeral a few months ago, this red oil incense candle was just a small amount." It costs three cents a piece, and some merchants offer discounts for larger quantities. Therefore, no matter how expensive this red oil incense candle is, it only costs three cents. However, the price on this list is six cents a piece. In total, , the incense candles purchased in the palace are twice as expensive as those in the private sector."
"A few pennies is not much, but the quantity of these incense candles is large. From the money for incense candles alone, we can save three hundred and twenty taels. This does not include other things. Since they dare to buy these Money is tampered with, and if you want to go to other places, you may have to tamper with money."
After all, Jiang Nianjiao had experience in running a house. In addition, the Jiang Yu family had emptied their money in the Jiang family, so the Jiang family was in dire straits for a period of time, and it was during that period that Jiang Nianjiao took on the responsibility of the Jiang family. She was responsible for the internal affairs, so in order to save money, she worked hard. Even when she organized Jiang Yu's funeral, in order to prevent her servants from embezzling the money, she not only checked the prices of the things she was going to use, but also asked her servants not to disclose the price. I secretly shop around for my own status.
Therefore, among the officials in the capital, when it comes to saving money, no one knows how to save money better than Jiang Nianjiao.
And Jiang Nianjiao's suggestion opened up a new way of thinking for others.
"These dog slaves are more and more capable of making their own plans. I think we should tell the emperor about this and let him deal with them.
"When Li Bin learned that these people had embezzled a lot of purchasing money, she was filled with indignation.
After hearing what Li concubine said, a concubine next to her just covered her lips and chuckled, "With sister Li concubine here, your majesty will definitely not spare these dog slaves. But sister Li concubine, have you ever thought about how these dog slaves will be killed?" How dare you embezzle such a large sum of money at once? How can a person like the Queen be so shrewd and not know about it? How can the masters of their palaces not know about it? People say that when you beat a dog, it depends on the owner."
After hearing the concubine's reminder, Concubine Li's face only turned red and white, but she said no more.
Concubine Min De said at this time, "If this is true, the original old people can no longer be used. We should find a few more loyal and reliable people to handle this matter."
When Concubine Yuxian heard this, she just smiled and said, "That's what I mean too."
But then she frowned and said, "Although the newcomers are reliable, they are not familiar with the situation outside the palace. They may not be as reliable as the old people in handling things. It would be bad if something goes wrong because of this."
When Jiang Nianjiao saw Concubine Yu Xian mentioning this, she quickly said, "This matter is not a big problem. I had a general understanding of the current situation of various shops in the imperial city. At first, I only asked them to be responsible for all kinds of supplies." I did a comparison by the way, so I will go back later and compare the items on the list for you, and I can give you an answer the next day."
