Xiao Yuchen asked people to work overnight.
The most indispensable thing in ancient times was cheap labor.
Wen Jin cannot judge what this era is like.
She just silently took out more money and gave it to Bai Lan, asking her to be responsible for supervising the work, inspecting the work, and paying wages to the workers.
"The more you work, the more you will get. Try to improve your remuneration as much as possible, and don't be stingy with what you deserve. But don't tolerate those who are lazy, and push them away when they should."
Wen Jin's treatment is good, but she doesn't care for idlers.
The venues and workers for making playing cards and mahjong were all found by Xiao Yuchen.
But the workers' treatment, as well as the inspection and acceptance of the work, were all sent by Wen Jin.
The four second-class maids she trained are now becoming more and more capable, and this is just an opportunity for them to practice.
Qingmei was assigned to be responsible for the production of special flexible paper for playing cards, as well as the subsequent engraving, printing, cutting, and boxing...
Bai Lan is responsible for the production of mahjong in Yushifang.
As soon as the first set of mahjong was polished and carved, Bai Lan sent it back to Prince Huai's Mansion.
It has to be said that the ancient craftsmen were really patient. The birds painted by Xiao Yuchen were carved very delicately. After the carving, the painters mixed waterproof pigments to dye the mahjong calligraphy and painting.
Xiao Yuchen immediately ordered people to invite Mr. Sheng and Sheng Tianyue to come, "Come, let's play mahjong."
Ever since Sheng Tianyue played Landlords, she has been very interested in Wen Jin's games.
What kind of game is this mahjong?
The servants set up a square table and spread a thick felt mat on it.
Wen Jin told them the rules of mahjong and took them to practice two games.
These three people all accepted it very quickly. Even though Mr. Sheng was older, his speed in getting started was no worse than that of young people.
This set of mahjong is made of jade. In order to prevent it from being damaged or scratched when playing mahjong, the hardest jade is specially selected.
The "clattering" sound when the mahjong cards are shuffled, and the feeling of rubbing, this jade is so perfect that people can't put it down.
These three people were exposed to mahjong for the first time.
I was pretty good at playing, and I started playing in a sitting position in the afternoon. It was already past dinner time, and I didn’t even start playing yet.
"I'm not going to play, Ji Feng, come and take my place." Wen Jin stood up.
Xiao Yuchen subconsciously reached out and grabbed her wrist, "At least wait until I get to the village!"
Before Wen Jin could say anything, he realized what he had done and immediately let go of his hand.
Wen Jin smiled and said nothing, giving way to Ji Feng.
Xiao Yuchen originally wanted to create an image of "playing with things and losing one's ambition". It is reasonable for him to play until late at night.
Wen Jin also needs to educate Yu'er, eat with him, wash up, go to bed early... The most important thing is that she is sleepy.
But when the words came back to the East Palace, they somehow changed their tone.
"Playing mahjong? Fighting landlords?" The prince looked at the people around him suspiciously, "Do you know what it means?"
The servants and counselors around him all shook their heads.
"Landlord...could it mean the wealthy country gentry?" someone guessed.
"What kind of general is mahjong? I've never heard of this title among generals?"
Everyone looked confused.
"Go and inquire again!" The prince's face was solemn, "Be sure to inquire clearly! His usual carelessness is probably just an act, but now that there are signs of purple energy, he really can't sit still!"
"Here!"
The prince's people were outside Prince Huai's Mansion and even followed the servants who came in and out of Prince Huai's Mansion, trying to find out what exactly "playing mahjong and fighting landlords" meant.
But the guards of Prince Huai's Mansion have been keeping everything tight since Prince Huai was injured.
Their spies could only snoop around the periphery and couldn't get close at all.
The servant's tone was very strict.
Because King Huai told him, this is a secret to make money and must not be leaked.
Mahjong and poker are all about novelty. If Xiao Yuchen wants Wen Jin to take the lead, how could she let her idea fall into someone else's pocket?
In modern terms, this is a business secret and must be guarded and guarded.
Even when he played mahjong with Sheng Tianyue and Mr. Sheng, he was guarded by his trusted aides.
Therefore, even the servants of Prince Huai's Mansion didn't know what "Mahjong, Landlord" meant.
The prince's spy was almost in vain.
But nothing was found, which made them appear incompetent.
"Reporting to Your Highness, Prince Huai's Mansion is tightly guarded and there is no leakage. I only heard that when Prince Huai gathered his advisers and plotted to 'fight the landlords and play mahjong' in the hall, the defense was extremely tight, and there were personal guards guarding it, and no one was allowed to come near."
The prince frowned, "What else?"
This amount of information obviously made him very dissatisfied.
"It is reported that... whenever this matter is discussed, King Huai is very excited, and the counselors are also very excited. Money is also involved, and a lot of money will be spent..."
The prince raised his eyes and looked at the person who responded.
The person who reported back felt guilty, with cold sweat on his back and drumming in his heart.
But they really couldn't get any more information. King Huai used to play in the art of war. He was very good at arranging troops and forming formations, and he was very good at it.
"So until now, you still haven't figured out what's going on?!" The prince's voice was low and cold.
The person who responded felt his legs weaken and knelt on his knees, "The people in the humble position speculated that Doudizhu was going to attack the wealthy gentry and knock them down in order to win over the poor!
"Although King Huai has long been notorious for being arrogant and unreasonable among high-ranking officials, in the eyes of a humble family, this is actually a valuable quality..."
The prince's expression changed slightly, and he immediately summoned his staff.
"King Huai is fighting against landlords and playing mahjong. Could this be a secret code? Defeat the wealthy gentry, beat the princes and generals, in order to win over the poor families..."
The counselors took in their breath and looked left and right.
"Since ancient times, there have been people from poor families who have risen up and resisted the imperial power...but is King Huai a prince? The poor families may not support him, and there is no reason for him to go against his origin, right?"
"It's precisely because his reputation among high-ranking officials and nobles has been so bad! That's why he went to win over the poor! He relied on the omen of purple energy and couldn't suppress his disobedience!"
The prince's staff were divided into two groups, and a fierce argument broke out.
The prince had a headache from their noise.
"Gentlemen, calm down and calm down! We haven't figured out King Huai's purpose yet, and we have had a quarrel... Is that fair?" The prince pressed his forehead.
A counselor said: "King Huai's defense is so tight. It is absolutely impossible to say that there is nothing fishy about this matter!"
These words made all the counselors nod their heads. If it was an ordinary matter, would there be any need to have personal guards guard outside to prevent others from approaching?
"Why not report it to the Emperor? Let this matter be nipped in the cradle before it even comes to fruition!"
This move was unanimously approved by both groups.
But it was not appropriate for the prince to be such a pushover. He ordered his cronies to find the Song censor who had a grudge against Xiao Yuchen and report the matter to the court meeting the next day.
When Gao Gongzheng was about to sing "Retreat from the Dynasty".
"I have this memorial -
"Your Majesty, King Huai is plotting to plunder the wealthy gentry and overthrow the princes and generals in his palace. He is planning to rebel by taking advantage of the poor family!"
There was a moment of silence in the court meeting, and hundreds of pairs of eyes looked at the Song Yushi.
