"Secretary? What's that position?"
Xiu'er asked with curiosity on her face.
"Well, this can be understood as helping Gu manage the entire palace, including managing the accounting room."
Ji Lie explained with a smile.
The accountant of the palace was in charge of money. Ji Lie was a little worried about leaving such an important position to someone else.
"In a word, the secretary has something to do!"
Ji Lie added in his mind that he has nothing to do as a secretary!
"It's just that I'm inexperienced and afraid of messing up His Highness' affairs."
Xiu'er said a little cautiously.
"It's okay. You'll gain experience if you do it a lot. If you have your back, just go ahead and do it."
"Since His Highness requested it, I will give it a try."
Xiu'er nodded, her pretty face full of solemnity.
Ji Lie stretched out and ordered Laifu beside him,
"Laifu, you will assist Xiu'er from now on."
"The villain takes orders!"
Laifu looked happy and quickly thanked him!
He was just a servant before, but now that he can help Xiu'er manage the palace, he is equivalent to half a butler. His identity and status are very different!
Ji Lie slapped his forehead, remembered something, and then ordered,
"Laifu, send someone to Zui Qingfeng and tell Dong Yang's family that Gu has something to do with him and Mrs. Zhao."
"Here!"
Laifu took the order and left.
…
After knowing that Ji Lie wanted to see him and Zhao Meiniang, Yang Dehou did not dare to neglect, and immediately went to find Zhao Meiniang and asked her to meet Ji Lie together.
After the two men revealed their identities, they were introduced into the mansion by their servants.
As soon as they entered the lobby, they saw Xiu'er and Laifu, immersed in writing, writing something quickly.
Xiu'er raised her head when she heard the sound of someone coming in.
When she saw Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang, she put down the pen in her hand and greeted them in a clear and childish voice.
"The two bosses are here!"
Although Xiu'er is only a maid in the palace, it is not impossible that she will be promoted to the side princess in the future given her relationship with Ji Lie.
Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang did not dare to be rude and quickly replied,
"I've met Miss Xiu'er."
Seeing that Ji Lie hadn't appeared yet, Yang Dehou started chatting with Xiu'er and Laifu.
"I wonder what Miss Xiu'er is busy with and if I can be of any help."
Yang Dehou said with a smile.
"I am sorting out the accounts of the palace for His Highness."
Xiu'er explained.
"Shouldn't the accountant of the palace be responsible for this matter?"
Zhao Meiniang said with some surprise.
"You two masters don't know that the previous accountant of the palace has been investigated by the prince because of corruption. Now the accountant of the palace is headed by Miss Xiu'er."
Laifu explained on the side.
"I see!"
Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang suddenly realized.
"May I ask Miss Xiu'er, what is this?"
Zhao Meiniang suddenly noticed that there was a strange-looking tool placed on the table in front of Xiu'er.
"This thing is called the abacus, and it was given to us by His Highness to make it easier for us to calculate accounts."
Xiu'er said as she fiddled with the abacus and showed its use to Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang.
Both of them had been immersed in business for many years, and after listening to it only once, they understood the wonderful use of abacus.
Yang Dehou's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but praise,
"This thing is easy to calculate and easy to understand. It is really a treasure!"
At this moment, Zhao Meiniang suddenly saw some strange symbols recorded on the book in front of Xiu'er.
"Miss Xiu'er, what is this?"
Xiu'er took a look and smiled,
"This is called Daxia Number, and it was taught to us by His Highness."
"In addition to these two things, there are also new accounting methods."
She also explained the Daxia figures and the new accounting method in detail.
"It was with these three things that Laifu and I were able to find evidence of Mr. Accountant's corruption."
Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
You must know that these three things are of great benefit to business and can promote business development!
"What are you talking about?"
A calm and slightly childish voice sounded, and Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang came to their senses. When they looked up, it was Ji Lie walking into the lobby.
"I've met the prince!"
Everyone quickly stood up and saluted Ji Lie.
"No need to be polite, please take a seat."
Ji Lie waved his hand and smiled.
After everyone was seated, Zhao Meiniang couldn't restrain her curiosity and took the initiative to say,
"Please forgive me for being presumptuous. I wonder from which master did your Highness obtain these treasures, the abacus?"
She has been in business for many years and naturally knows very well that the person who can invent such treasures as abacus must be a business wizard!
If such an expert can be recruited to Zhao's Trading Firm, it will definitely be of great benefit to the future development of the Zhao family!
"It's not like an expert can talk about it. These things are just made casually in one's spare time."
Ji Lie said it lightly, but Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang were extremely shocked after hearing this.
They never expected that this handsome young vassal king who was born in the palace could actually invent abacus and other treasures!
He is simply a born business wizard!
Looking at Xiu'er standing next to Ji Lie, her pretty face full of admiration, for some reason, Zhao Meiniang felt a hint of jealousy in her heart.
"The prince's talent is beyond the reach of ordinary people!"
Yang Dehou sighed sincerely, and then said cautiously,
"I wonder if Your Majesty would mind if the common people follow suit?"
"Don't be polite, Mr. Yang, just use it."
Whether it is an abacus, Daxia numerals, or new accounting methods, there is no technical difficulty.
If it can be promoted, it will be extremely beneficial to promote the commercial development of Youzhou.
Moreover, Yang Dehou was indispensable for Ji Lie's ability to reach a deal with Zhao Meiniang.
Of course Ji Lie will not be stingy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang quickly thanked them.
After chatting about other things, Ji Lie started talking about serious matters.
"I invite you two to come here today. I have an important matter that I would like to ask your help for."
"Your Majesty, just tell me. If I, Zhao's Trading Company, can help, I will never refuse."
Zhao Meiniang had already made up her mind to hook up with Ji Lie, so she took the initiative.
"I want to buy 3,000 acres of land, but I don't have enough money at the moment. Please help me."
When Yang Dehou and Zhao Meiniang heard this, they both looked embarrassed.
Three thousand acres of land is not a small amount.
Even a low-grade field of twenty to thirty-two acres costs nearly one hundred thousand taels of silver!
Although Zhao's Trading Company was wealthy, it had already given 50,000 taels of silver to Ji Lie.
In recent times, a lot of money has been invested in the Zuixian Brewing business.
If I help Ji Lie buy land again, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult.
As for making a living as a broker, his worth is far less than that of Yang Dehou of Zhao's Trading Company, let alone that.
Ji Lie saw their dilemma, smiled slightly, and said softly,
"Gu knows that this request is a bit difficult, but as long as you help Gu today, Gu will naturally not forget you."
