Zhao Lizheng is in his fifties and has a short beard. Although he is older, he is full of energy.
On this day, he was wearing the official uniform of a ninth-grade county magistrate, with a black gauze hat exclusive to ninth-grade officials on his head, and stood at the door to welcome guests with great style.
Old man Zhao was wearing clothes made of fabric that Cheng Wanwan brought back from the capital. He was holding a pipe he bought from Huzhou last year. He was also wearing new shoes. He put on his best clothes. , but when I walked to the front, I was still a little shorter.
"Hahaha, brother, what do you think of my outfit?" Li Zheng also deliberately showed off, "Mr. Wei prepared the official uniform for me more than a month ago. Look, it fits me really well and is comfortable to wear. "
In the past, this old guy always showed off his awesome eldest daughter-in-law, but now, he can finally show off.
Old Man Zhao blew out a smoke ring: "This dress is good, but it is not as good as the fourth-grade official uniform worn by our eldest daughter-in-law. The material is really comfortable. Brother, you have to work hard to do practical things for the people and achieve political achievements." , try to be a fourth-grade official, which makes me very envious."
This means that I don’t even care about being a ninth-grade person. If you are great, why don’t you become a fourth-grade person.
Zhao Lizheng: "..."
This little old man is so arrogant!
But now his status is extraordinary and he doesn't care about ordinary people.
Li Zheng continued to welcome guests at the door, and Li Zheng from nearby villages was also invited.
Cheng Lizheng cupped his hands and said, "Zhao Lizheng, congratulations."
Zhao Lizheng coughed and said, "It's time to call me County Magistrate Zhao. From now on, the person in Dahe Village will be my eldest grandson."
Zhonglizheng: "..."
This old thing is really going to the sky.
But since the person was a senior official, they had no choice but to change their tune.
"Xian Cheng Zhao is dressed with great style. He is the first county prime minister in Ping'an County."
"From now on, when Zhao County Cheng goes to the county as an errand, don't forget those of us Li Zheng who are still living a hard life."
"Our Wang family has been included in Dahe Village. From now on, we will be completely protected by County Magistrate Zhao."
"..."
Under the constant flattery from everyone, Zhao Lizheng got drunk without any surprise.
When a person reaches this age and suddenly reaches the peak of his life, who can control his excitement?
After getting drunk, Zhao Lizheng... oh no, he should be called Zhao County Cheng, officially took up the post of County Cheng. His current main task is to assist County Magistrate Wei to slowly transform Dahe Village into a medium-sized town, and also Some procedures for changing the town required him to go to Huzhou, Yun Province to handle it in person. This could not be done in a short time.
The smell of winter is getting stronger.
The cotton in Cheng Wanwan's warehouse was turned into products, and part of it was made into cotton linings, which were transported to various parts of the country by merchants from other places for sale.
The businessmen in the northwest also brought her news from there.
This year's cotton promotion is mainly in Huzhou and the northwest. The northwest has sufficient sunlight and excellent geographical conditions. The cotton produced is of excellent quality. Some of it was purchased by the local government and paid tribute to the court, while the other part was kept by the common people. Made into clothes and quilts to keep out the cold.
"From November to November in the northwest, the north wind blows hard and is bone-chilling. Many people there freeze to death every year." A businessman sat chatting with Cheng Wanwan, "This year we have cotton, and we are growing it. There are quite a few people there, and every household has new clothes and quilts. The people there heard that the Suigong people proposed to promote forced cultivation of cotton. They were a little reluctant at first. Now, the name Suigong people is a household name, and everyone We are all grateful."
Cheng Wanwan laughed: "It seems that next year's cotton promotion will be much smoother."
This year it must be promoted across the country. As the history of cotton production, Dashan has an unusually heavy burden. He has been collecting cotton seeds from every household in every village since autumn, and he has no time to spare every day.
"These cotton linings from Sui Gong are also selling very well." The businessman smiled brightly, "I'm coming this time and want another 20,000 pieces."
Cheng Wanwan nodded and left shopkeeper Yan to negotiate the details.
This year, a total of two to three million jins of cotton were purchased, of which 1.5 million jins were made into cotton linings. More than one million pieces of clothing sounds like a lot, but with so many merchants coming to get the goods, at least five Starting from 1,000 pieces, in less than December, all the cotton linings have been sold out, making Cheng Wanwan and Cao's Embroidery Studio a lot of money.
After all the cotton linings were made, the embroidery workshop began processing thick quilts and winter coats, which were military supplies intended to be sent to the capital.
The winter in the north is cold. If there is a war, the imperial court will distribute cold-proof materials to the army, but the garrison in the capital rarely participates in the war. Most of the soldiers in the army are from poor families, and they rely on their integrity to survive the winter.
She donated anti-cold supplies. Firstly, the emperor generously rewarded various things, so she naturally couldn't be stingy. Secondly, she wanted to make a name for herself. She could no longer keep a low profile since she had reached the level of a fourth-grade honorable person. If not, then try to move up.
Only if you reach a high enough position and have enough value, you will never be pulled down.
Cheng Wanwan braved the cold wind and went to Huzhou to meet Mr. Zhu, the prefect of Huzhou.
Zhu Zhifu was reviewing the case. When he saw Cheng Wanwan approaching, he accelerated the progress of the case and immediately went to the side office after the trial.
"I've met Mr. Zhu." Cheng Wanwan stood up and gave a regular salute. Although she was also a fourth-grade woman, a woman's fourth-grade was completely different from a man's fourth-grade, so she still had to salute when she should.
She smiled and said, "My sudden visit didn't disturb your office, right?"
"People from Suigong can come anytime. As long as I see people from Suigong, I always feel that something good is coming." Zhu Zhifu laughed and said, "Sit down."
He has been in the position of prefect for several years. Although he has some political achievements now, it actually has little to do with him, so he has no possibility of promotion. He also wants to be like Suo Kyouto and be able to do it anytime and anywhere. To make a big splash, Naihe, he has no such ability.
"I purchased a lot of cotton this year and made some of it into military winter clothes and quilts. I plan to donate it to the court in the name of Huzhou." She said with a smile, "It's too far to go from Huzhou to Beijing to escort so many supplies. , I’m afraid it will take a month and the risk will be too high, so please make good arrangements.”
Magistrate Zhu looked unbelievable.
In fact, he has been secretly paying attention to the situation of the Suigong people. He heard that the Suigong people are helping the court test new species sent as tribute from foreign countries. In addition, all time is spent on business, and all kinds of businesses are in full bloom, especially in winter. Cotton linings are sold very well, and many businessmen are not qualified to purchase them... Obviously they can make more money with cotton, but Suigong people want to donate it to the court?
So, the reason why he has been unable to achieve political achievements is because his structure is too small?
Seeing that he didn't speak, Cheng Wanwan couldn't help but ask, "Does Master Zhu have any scruples?"
"No, no, no, I am amazed that Suigong people can be so generous." Zhu Zhifu said, "How much supplies are there in total?"
She replied: "I have inquired that there are more than 30,000 soldiers stationed in the capital, so I prepared six pounds of winter quilts and 30,000 winter coats."
Zhu Zhifu took a breath of cold air. Based on this calculation, at least 500,000 jins of cotton were spent.
It is said that the purchase price of cotton this year is 20 cents, which is 10,000 taels of silver. This does not include labor costs and other expenses... I just want to say silently that Suigong people not only have structure, but also money.
Even if he has the heart, he doesn't have the power.
Fortunately, Mr. Sui Gong made the donation in the name of Huzhou, so he, the prefect, could also contribute a little.
"I would like to thank Mr. Suigong first on behalf of the soldiers in the north." Zhu Zhifu stood up and said, "Ren Suigong, don't worry, I will handle this matter. It will be delivered before the end of the year."
