The yard in Shichahai is now very marketable and priceless.
The twelfth elder brother wanted to give the yard to his brother and sister-in-law, but neither the ninth elder brother nor Shu Shu wanted to take advantage.
Naturally, I won't give up just as the tide goes.
The ninth elder brother is a worried person. When he thinks about the Guo Luoluo family, he is very worried that the twelfth elder brother's uncle is like the Guo Luoluo family, relying on the influence of the prince's maternal family to make money. In the end, he takes the majority and gives The prince Xiaotou also has to implicate the reputation of the twelfth prince.
He thought thoughtfully: "These three courtyards are worth a lot of money. There is no place to buy them. The annual rent is only one hundred taels of silver and they can't afford it. So what's the profit in the military camp?"
The twelfth prince's maternal family is ordinary, otherwise her biological mother wouldn't have had to endure more than twenty years to become a noble person.
Shu Shu only knew about this Tuo Heqi that he was the commander of the infantry army, and that he was involved in the banquet case that led to the death but no body was found. He really didn't know how he got rich.
Brother Jiu thought about Tuo Heqi's resume in his mind, but he understood it immediately and said: "Okay! I finally understand what it means to be loyal and loyal, and here is a big rat!"
Shu Shu said: "He used to be a servant in the imperial kitchen?"
The imperial dining room involves various purchasing matters, and many relatives and descendants have visited the imperial dining room.
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "The imperial kitchen is nothing, he has been the treasurer of Guangshanku for three years!"
Around the 30th year of Kangxi's reign, because some poor people in the Eight Banners were unable to make ends meet, Kangxi showed his favor and set up "public treasury" and "Guangshan treasury" for officials to borrow and circulate money.
The so-called public treasury refers to the withdrawal of money from the user department, with a monthly profit of one cent, and is faced by the clan and court officials.
Guangshan Treasury uses the silver from the emperor's inner treasury, with a monthly profit of five cents, and faces the officials.
When Shu Shu heard this, he roughly understood the fishiness involved.
You know, many outside banks offer monthly profits of two to three cents.
This is also why there was a strange phenomenon in the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty. The higher the status of the people, the more people who were not short of money, the more they liked to borrow official silver, and they borrowed as much as they could.
The borrowed money is not used for anything, it is just put in the bank and loaned out to earn a difference in price, which is a huge profit.
So everyone borrows something and doesn't pay it back, but looks for opportunities to borrow it again.
Here in Guangshanku, although the treasurer is only the sixth grade, he is also the chief officer. I really don't dare to think about this kind of wealth.
The money borrowed from Guangshanku is placed in a bank, and the price difference is even greater.
Shu Shuke still remembered that the political situation deteriorated in the last years of Kangxi, which was related to borrowing official silver.
The treasury was depleted of money.
In the event of natural or man-made disasters, relief funds are not available, and corruption spreads from the court to the localities, creating chaos.
The peaceful scene under Kangxi was gone forever, affecting the people's livelihood.
At present, the ninth elder brother cannot intervene in the household department, but he can rectify Guangshanku.
Shu Shu said: "Master, we must be on guard against bad debts in Guangshan Treasury, otherwise no matter how much money I earn and put into the inner treasury, it won't be enough for people to borrow, and it will enrich them!"
Brother Jiu has been idle and bored these days. Hearing this offer, he said: "That's the grace of Khan Amma, who provides help to the poor officials in the nick of time. It's not about giving those moths multiple channels to make money. It's my father's grace." I was negligent. I only noticed this after working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs for three or four years..."
At this point, he paused and said: "I understand, they are trying to make a fortune in silence, so they don't show off their appearance and act in a low profile..."
Shu Shu said: "I'm careful to alert the enemy. I'd better check more and make sure I know what I'm talking about before I speak."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Well, I will go to the bank at home tomorrow to see how to prevent bad debts, and then find out all the people who have been handling Guangshan Treasury in the past ten years. Wait for the Holy Driver to come back in a few days and ask Fourth Brother Help the Eight Banners Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs to investigate the changes in the industries under the names of these people..."
However, the red contract should only be a small part, and the bulk should be transferred and hidden.
It doesn't matter, you can check it slowly.
Shu Shu said: "I still focus on improving the rules and eliminating corruption. As for whether to hold people accountable, let's ask for an order! There is also the twelfth elder brother. If there is too much involved, then ask the twelfth elder brother. It means that the current law emphasizes the concealment of relatives."
Brother Ninth nodded and said, "I've made a note of it. We can't let Brother Twelve help us once. We have to get rid of his uncle..."
The next day, Brother Ninth got busy, first going to his bank and then to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Shu Shu looked at the book in the outer warehouse and was preparing the gift list.
Guizhen Gege and Gu from the auxiliary hospital at the back are both pregnant and have to prepare gifts.
Guizhen had been married for three years when there was news. Although they were three months old, they still stayed behind closed doors and concentrated on raising the baby.
It's not easy here in the Gu family either.
The two stepsons left by his first wife have grown up and are married. They are studying in their hometown and will have to go to Beijing to prepare for the exam in two years.
She did not show kindness to her stepson. If this old man and his young wife had no biological flesh and blood, they would not have to worry about their old age. They had filial piety, but they would be lonely in their later years.
Shu Shu had to prepare two gifts, which was unprecedented.
Shu Shu asked people to prepare bird's nests, sea cucumbers, snow clams, and donkey hide gelatin for the two pregnant women.
Guizhen Gege's gift here is thicker than Gu's because of the relationship between cousins. There are half a catty more bird's nests and two boxes of sea cucumbers. Everything else is the same.
There is also Cao Shun's new wedding, which has precedent.
When Gao Bin got married years ago, in addition to the little Zhuangzi that Brother Jiu gave to Gao Bin in private, there was also a congratulatory gift in the name of the Prince's Mansion.
Cao Shun was older and still an official, so he followed Gao Bin's etiquette and added 30%.
Cao Shun just paid it back, Shu Shu asked someone to tidy it up, and brought it over when Brother Jiu was having a drink.
Guizhen Gege and the Gu family are different from the ordinary female family members of the staff, so it is not easy to send people over directly.
The cousin is in the front and the in-laws are in the back.
Shu Shu simply tidied up and walked to the back courtyard in person.
Guizhen is impatient and has the shadow of her early years. She is very worried about the gain and loss of this pregnancy.
She used to have a plump figure, but now she is a little slimmer, and her complexion is also a little bad.
People can't stand it if this goes on.
Shu Shu pointed to the Prince's Mansion in front and said, "Don't worry, Imperial Doctor Xiao Jiang will be on duty for the past six months and will live in Xikuoyuan. If my sister feels uncomfortable, she can send someone there at any time."
Guizhenge took Shu Shu's hand and said, "I'm just scared. I can't sleep well at night."
Afraid of not being able to sit still.
Two years have passed since the incident, but the panic and helplessness I felt during my confinement at that time seems like yesterday.
Her biological mother died young, and her biological father is still alive. She has younger brothers, all of whom have the same father, and have no contact with her.
Like a lonely ghost, he just longs for his own flesh and blood.
The more you cherish it, the more worried you are.
Shu Shu shook her head and said: "It's been three months, so you can rest assured. It won't be a problem if you don't sleep well. By then, the child will have grown smaller in the belly and will not be as strong as other children when it is born. Sister, don't be too idle. , thinking about this all the time makes me lose my energy. It’s really boring to read a storybook. It’s better than sitting idle. Otherwise, prepare clothes for the little nephew. This child feels sorry for his sister. He fell to the ground around the Mid-Autumn Festival. It’s a cool time, but the children’s clothes , both thick and thin ones have been prepared, don’t delay..."
Guizhen Gege saw how Shu Shu was living her life and was convinced of her. She seemed to have a backbone, she had a plan, and she felt much more settled.
After coming out of Guizhen Gege, Shu Shu went to Zhang's yard again.
Gu's age is here, she has never given birth, but she has seen her mother-in-law give birth. In addition, she has a calm temperament and no obvious anxiety.
Shu Shu stopped talking, gave gifts, talked a few words about her diet and daily life when she was about to give birth, and then got up and came out.
The Zhang family's courtyard is right next to Fusong's courtyard.
Shu Shu stopped the Gu family who wanted to come out to see her off, but was sent out by the Zhang family's nanny, just in time to meet Fusong who was about to go out.
"sister……"
Fusong came over to greet him.
Shu Shu looked at Fu Song with a smile.
He was wearing a brown silk jacket and a red vest. His lips were red and his teeth were white, and he looked energetic.
Although he has lost some weight in the past few months and has a thin figure, his body is straight and his face has lost its youthfulness and become more calm.
An eighteen-year-old young man.
The girl from the Zhang family is also getting haircut this year.
However, since Zhang Ying was ill, it was naturally difficult for her to prepare for her marriage.
The two families have not started discussing the wedding date.
As early as the engagement, we agreed to let Miss Zhang stay for two more years.
Most likely the date will be chosen next year, or the year after.
Shu Shu looked at the boy behind him again. The boy was holding several packages in his hands.
"Are you going to your husband's house?"
Shu Shu joked.
Fusong responded generously: "The boss asked me to visit him more often when I have free time to help him organize his collection of books. I will also go and see more."
After hearing this, Shu Shu felt excited and said, "Don't just help organize it. If you see any unique books that are not available outside, see if you can copy them."
That was the Zhang family, a scholarly family, a family that had been farming and studying since the previous dynasty.
This collection of books is very good.
Fusong nodded and said: "I have written it down and will pay attention to it."
Shu Shu looked at Fu Song and said: "Not only is this ancient book precious, but Prime Minister Zhang's early notes are also valuable. However, those are probably to be passed down from family to family. You can take as many as you think you can, as there is no guarantee that they will be used by future generations."
The provincial examinations of the Eight Banners Imperial Examinations were different from those of the imperial examinations outside, but when it came to the Huixi Examination, they were all tested together.
After talking about children and grandchildren, Fusong felt a little embarrassed and said, "Sister, you are thinking too far..."
Shu Shu said: "Isn't this a rare opportunity? Prime Minister Zhang must be organizing his collection of books to prepare for his return to his hometown. If he doesn't occupy some at this time, he will have no chance."
The Zhang family's sons and grandsons all studied in their hometown. When they achieved some success, they went to Beijing to take part in the Shuntian Prefecture Township Examination as a Imperial College Student Supervisor.
In this way, you have a greater chance of getting on the list than taking the local provincial examination.
Shuntian Mansion has a large amount of relief.
Fusong said: "My lord, I have said that I will prepare part of the collection of books to make a dowry for Miss Zhang."
The Zhang family was from an ordinary family, and they knew that extravagant marriages were popular in the capital, and Fusong's betrothal gift was also generous, so they had no choice but to speak up.
Prepare twenty boxes of books for your daughter, five of which are from the Zhang family's collection, and the other fifteen boxes are books copied by Ms. Zhang's brothers and nephews.
Shu Shu listened and said: "Then don't rush to copy the book. You can help Prime Minister Zhang. When passing by Di'anmen, remember to pick up a few bags of cakes from the cake shop."
Fusong agreed, watched Shu Shu enter the back door of the Prince's Mansion, and then took the boy to get on the horse...
