"It may not be a dangerous situation. Auntie thinks that hoarding food may not make money. If there is a real danger, hoarding food during disasters will inevitably be implemented." Uncle Rong said with a frown. Xue Baochai, this girl, is really proficient in business matters.
Just this way...
Xue Baochai scolded Brother Rong, saying that the Xue family was not like that.
Is hoarding grain for disaster relief or to raise prices? Brother Rong is in no mood to argue with Xue Baochai. Even if the Xue family doesn't do it, someone else will. He also has some understanding of the Great Yan Dynasty's disaster relief, and driving up food prices has no effect at present.
This may be regarded as Emperor Xiande's first political achievement.
But in the final analysis, it was still because of the frequent flood disasters in the Yan Dynasty. Both the ascended emperor and the officials in the court have a lot of experience in disaster relief.
Through several methods, such as cutting off the land and selling it to farmers, purchasing from neighboring provinces, and allocating shipments to various warehouses, the disaster-stricken areas have not seen serious price hikes in recent years.
Brother Rong did not bother with Xue Baochai about hoarding food, but instead carefully read the letter from Jiangnan Province in his hand.
The terrain of Jiangnan Province is extremely vast, including Songjiang, Suzhou and Yangzhou in the east, Xuzhou and Huai'an in the north, Huizhou and Chizhou in the south, and Fengyang, Luzhou and Anqing in the west.
The location mentioned in the letter from the Xue family's supervisor of Jiangnan Province was not somewhere else, but actually just outside Jinling City.
Yangzhou is not far from Jinling, only more than two hundred miles away.
It is said that the ancestral lands of the four families of Jia, Wang, Xue and Shi are all in Jinling. Today, there are more than ten other members of the Jia family living in Jinling City. According to custom, when Jia Jing ascends to immortality, the coffins of Jia Jing and Jia Zhen will have to be transported back to the ancestral site of Jinling from Tiekang Temple for burial.
As I thought about this, my mind inexplicably recalled a cement factory in my previous life, also in Jinling. That cement factory witnessed the nation’s humiliating history.
My heart felt inexplicably sour.
"What did Brother Rong think of?" Xue Baochai asked curiously.
Brother Rong said lonely: "There is nothing else. I just remember that my ancestors moved from Jinling. The younger generations don't know what Jinling is like now. I think I should go back to Jinling someday to have a look."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "There are plenty of opportunities to return to Jinling. In the past, your Jia family supervised the construction of sea-going ships and repaired seawalls in Yangzhou and Suzhou. I think it was for this reason that the two old princes took you in and passed on this Here comes the cement recipe. In my opinion, from now on, the responsibility of supervising the construction of ships and repairing seawalls will still fall to your Jia family."
Did the Jia family also build ships in the Suyang area? That was all decades ago, and Brother Rong didn't know.
It was considered an accident. I didn't expect cement to be related to the matters that the Jia family used to manage.
Supervise the construction of seagoing ships? Brother Rong wouldn't dare to think about such an errand.
What he is thinking about now is how to avoid possible crises in the Jia family. If Emperor Xian De really wants Jia Rong to supervise the construction of ships, he would dare to secretly have a special ship built. If the Yan Dynasty is in turmoil one day, he will let some people important to Jia Rong leave temporarily. This is a land of right and wrong.
Everything needs to be well prepared.
Because King Zhongshun gave him a few days off, Jia Rong made arrangements for the cement kiln outside Shenjing City, and selected someone for Zong Cheng to lead the team to Ping'an Prefecture.
"Except for being older, the master has found no faults in this apprentice." Brother Rong laughed with Qin Ye.
Qin Ye knew the purpose of Brother Rong's visit. He did not accept the flattery and said: "I know you are impatient, but building a kiln cannot be done in a hurry. Zongcheng has improved the water power mill now. When he reaches Ping'an Prefecture, it will still take several months to build it. Mills. The mills in Ping'an Prefecture are completed, and the kilns are built, and workers have to be recruited from outside. With so many people in one place, the basic necessities of food, clothing, housing and transportation must be complete."
Brother Rong was also helpless. Calculating this, the kilns in Ping'an Prefecture would not have a year or two to prepare and it would be difficult to start the furnace. In addition to the issue of workers, there is also the procurement of raw materials, such as coking coal, iron slag, iron ore, talc and other things that need to be prepared.
"Brother Rong, don't worry. Mr. Qin has already made plans. Brother Yun, Brother Zhong, and Brother Zongcheng went to Ping'an Prefecture. They came to build a big kiln factory once and for all. We are also in Shenjing. We can’t stop production, aren’t the prices of earth and stone outside being reduced these days?”
Brother Qiang laughed and continued: "We have asked Zongcheng to replace the mill with a new mill, which will make production more convenient in the future. Nowadays, the prices of sand and gravel are falling, and it is also cheaper to build houses, roads and dams in Shenjing. Maybe, our small workshop may not lose to the big kilns in Ping'an Prefecture."
Qin Ye also said: "It is difficult for Shenjing to cause any trouble under the emperor's feet. Although there are a few skilled craftsmen missing, it is easy to find people outside to make up for it. There are many people in Shenjing, and there are even more workmen. I still I’m thinking of expanding the kiln factory in Shenjing, so that I can compete with that bastard in the future.”
Of course the gangster refers to Qin Zhong.
Brother Rong saw that Qin Ye and Jia Qiang were full of passion, so he had no choice but to let them go. Nowadays, the kilns in Ping'an Prefecture cannot produce qualified cement within a short period of time, and they can only rely on the kilns in Zhuangshang to continue supplying.
He also knew the thoughts of these two people. One was for his son and daughter, the other was for...
No matter what they are doing, just keep the cement kiln factory under control. Anyway, Jia Rong would not treat them badly.
He asked: "In recent days, are there still people snooping outside the village?"
Qin Ye said: "Although there is a little less, how could all these long-necked guys leave? Brother Qiang and I have already discussed it, and we are going to collect a batch of sand and gravel from outside, and buy a lot of bricks and stones to put in the village. A high wall was erected outside. From now on, only people from the kiln factory can enter and exit the village. The gate of the high wall is guarded day and night. There are also constant patrols inside the wall."
Brother Rong is ashamed. Is this necessary? Now that the village has been patrolled by manpower, it is necessary to build a high wall. Isn't it like a prison?
Qin Ye and Jia Qiang had their own ideas.
Jia Qiang said: "The high wall separates the manor, workers' dormitories and the kiln factory. From now on, even kiln factory workers will not be allowed to enter the kiln factory during working hours."
It’s completely military management!
The old and the young really have ideas.
Brother Rong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, let them do whatever they wanted.
I was thinking that if my colleagues built two kilns in other provinces, it would be difficult. When I go to Jiangnan this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to build another kiln factory. Not only are there not enough manpower, there is not enough money.
He left a message: "Mr. Qin, please ensure your health. Brother Qiang will resume production as soon as possible."
After returning home, Jia Qin and Jia Juan also came over. I don't know how these two people got together again.
Brother Rong smiled helplessly and said, "Are you going to Heishan Village?"
Jia Qian glanced at Jia Qin, and Brother Qin understood and said quickly: "In the past two years, Uncle Jian and I have also figured it out. We are all a family, and the affairs of Ningguo Mansion are our affairs together. The black heart of Heishan Village If the head of the village dares to steal the rent, my brothers will naturally have to stand up for Brother Rong and go over to catch this beheading thing."
Jia Juan nodded and said: "What Brother Qin said is true. Even the people named Lai in the two mansions have fallen, and the people named Wu should have their heads chopped off."
Brother Rong also found it funny, why did Jia Qiang and Jia Qin suddenly think of going to that place with Lai Sheng, Heishan Village in Beiliao. In a borderland, a cold place, life there is not as easy as in Shenjing.
Jia Yuan came over and said with a stern look: "Brother Rong, let's talk to Uncle Six. If this matter is settled, how much money can Ningguo Mansion give Uncle Six?"
The good guy turned out to be here only after the money.
Brother Rong asked, "How much silver does Uncle Six want?"
The tall and middle-aged Jia Yuan smiled shyly, looking greasy and disgusting, and said: "Last time I raided several Zhuangzi in Shenjing, Uncle Six didn't get much money. This time I copied the Wu family, Brother Rong can't be stingy anymore. Bar."
As expected, my guess was correct. These two guys were never willing to do anything early, so how could they be so kind and take the initiative to help?
But Brother Rong doesn't care. People who do things for profit are often more innovative in their methods. He smiled and said: "If Uncle Liu and Brother Qin are really sure that the Wu family is causing trouble in Heishan Village, they will give 10% of the money copied by the Wu family to Uncle Liu and Brother Qin."
"10%?" Jia Qin was obviously still young, with a slightly unhappy look on her face.
Brother Rong said: "Actually, there is no need to trouble Uncle Liu and Brother Qin about this matter."
"Don't bother me." Jia Jiong was very smart, and 10% was already a lot. If the Wu family was greedy for ten thousand taels, one achievement would be one thousand taels; if they were greedy for one hundred thousand taels, one achievement would be ten thousand taels. "Everything is done once and for all. It's all a matter of family. There's no need to make too many calculations."
Jia Juan thought that even if Wu Jinxiao only spent a thousand taels, he could still turn the thousand taels into ten thousand taels. If you don't earn hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver from traveling all the way, it's a blood loss.
Brother Rong could only shake his head helplessly when he saw Jia Juan and Jia Qin leaving happily.
The weather in Shenjing is getting hotter and hotter after the Dragon Boat Festival.
Jia Rong had gone to Yixia Pavilion to rest early in the morning. The night before, Youshi suddenly called her maid to look for him.
Since Qin Keqing became pregnant with the child, the Ningguo Mansion paid great attention to it, and Youshi was willing to take over the affairs of the Ningguo Mansion again. Uncle Rong was still wondering if there was anything else in the house that he could solve in these days.
When he arrived at Youshi's courtyard, Brother Rong suddenly realized what he was doing when he saw the guests in the room.
"Please be safe, Auntie!"
The person looking for him was none other than Mrs. Wang's daughter-in-law, Grandma Zhu, who was widowed with her son, Li Wan.
Grandma Zhu, who is only in her early twenties, wears plain clothes, which makes people feel that she is a little less lively. Brother Rong's mind suddenly recalled the figure he saw accidentally one night. A flawless white jade appeared amid the clouds and mist.
No one else would have thought that Li Wan, who was plain-faced and with monotonous colors, was actually extremely beautiful under his clothes.
Li Wan smiled and said: "Two days ago, Mr. Duan from the free school went to Nan Province to take up a post. Now there is only one Mr. Li, Uncle Li, in the free school. I happened to hear from people in the mansion that Brother Rong was resting at home, so I came here to inquire about where he was. What is the arrangement of Hou Yi Xue?"
Brother Rong already knew about Duan Lang's appointment. As for how to arrange the volunteer studies. But he really didn't have any plans in mind.
Mr. Li is old and lacks the energy to take care of things. This is especially true for Jia Dairu, who has no practical knowledge at all. Jia Rui is young, but he is not smooth enough in doing things. In the free school, there is no one who can really take care of things.
Brother Rong looked at Li Wan and felt helpless. If Li Wan and his son had just said a word to Duan Lang, would Jia Mu have ruined Jia Lan's studies for Baoyu?
Elders may be biased, but they are not biased enough to harm the future of their direct relatives and great-grandchildren.
Now that Duan Lang is free, he has gone to Jiangnan to become the county magistrate. There are only two elders and one weak left in Yixue, so how can they suppress a brother like Baoyu.
In addition, Jia Rong didn't care when he met Li Wan and his son last time. He had so many things to do, how could he keep an eye on a volunteer student every day, so he simply stopped caring about them.
Now that Jia Rong came to the door, she didn't know what to say.
Brother Rong asked: "These days, my nephew has a lot of things going on inside and outside the house, so I didn't ask about the situation of the free school for a while. But Brother Lan told my aunt, what happened to the free school recently?"
Li Wan sighed: "Lan'er has never been a talkative person, and she never mentioned the matter of free study around me. I just heard some words in the mansion, saying that free study is not as strict as before, which made many students lazy."
It turned out that she was worried that other lazy students would disturb Jialan's studies.
Brother Rong smiled and said: "Auntie, don't worry. Brother Lang has the strongest self-control that my nephew has ever seen. It's not easy for outsiders to disturb his studies. I'll find time to visit the free school later today." At first glance, there shouldn't be any big trouble."
When Li Wan heard this, he laughed dryly and said, "Brother Rong, please go and run."
Youshi laughed at her and said, "It's his responsibility to take care of it, so there's no need to worry about it. If Ronger can't take care of it, she'll have to settle the score with him."
"..."
Uncle Rong returned to Yixia Pavilion angrily and said with a smile: "It's hot, why are you wearing so many clothes?"
Qiao Ping'er scolded him and said, "Grandma just asked me to bring ice and decorate Yixia Pavilion, but she didn't come to accompany the uncle."
"Yixia Pavilion is already shady, there is water behind it, and the walls are thick and insulated. If you need to use ice everywhere, this thing is more expensive than our cement."
Ping'er said: "Grandma is not afraid that someone will blame the hot weather and want everyone who enters Yixia Pavilion to wear no clothes."
"Bah, bah, bah, am I that kind of person?" Uncle Rong firmly denied it. He knocked a piece of broken ice and held it in his hand for a while, then suddenly put his hand into Ping'er's clothes who was playing with the ice pick.
Qiao Ping'er suddenly became alert and jumped away in fright, but her upper abdomen was still feeling cold.
She rolled her eyes at Uncle Rong and said, "Don't make trouble. I'm going to find some fruits and put them in the ice pan. No matter which grandma comes over from now on, she can have a few cool bites while resting in Yixia Pavilion."
Uncle Rong smiled: "It's not enough to only eat iced food. There is also a pregnant woman who can only eat warm food. So what?"
Ping'er hummed: "I haven't forgotten Grandma Rong. There are also several copper kettles in the attic to hold warm water."
There is warm water in this building!
Brother Rong was stunned and hadn't come for several days. Yixia Pavilion became a bit unfamiliar even to him.
He laughed and said, "I have something to ask Ping'er for help."
Ping'er looked at the uncle in confusion and asked, "What?"
These two words are definitely the two words Ping'er regrets saying the most. You shouldn't have replied to the uncle. Listening to the words from the uncle's mouth, his face became redder and redder. He looked at the ice cube filled with ice cubes on the left and the copper kettle filled with warm water on the right.
I don’t know what to do at the moment!
Brother Rong said sadly: "We will go to Jiangnan in two days, and I don't know when we will come back. We are not heartless people, and we will not forget my Haoping'er. It's just that Haoping'er, I'm going to You’re on business outside, why don’t you want to help me just once?”
Ping'er's face was filled with embarrassment. If you want to help, you have to listen nicely.
I don’t know how the uncle came up with this idea, but... actually...
I'm so embarrassed.
Ping'er blushed and said, "One is cold and the other is hot. If you want to make the uncle sick, I will commit a heinous crime."
When Brother Rong heard this, he knew something was going on.
