After just a few words, the truth was already explained quite clearly.
In the final analysis, it is the economic base that determines the superstructure.
Although Rongguo Mansion is at the top of the superstructure, if it wants to maintain this superstructure and maintain long-term wealth and prosperity, it must have a strong economic foundation.
Even if the feudal court wanted to maintain long-term peace and order for the entire court, it would still need to spend a lot of money.
Without money, even the emperor can't accomplish anything.
Now, the building is about to collapse, and there are signs of economic problems.
Xiang Ling's words made everyone think deeply, and everyone suddenly became noisy.
Xue Baochai couldn't help but be surprised. How did Rongguo Mansion get to where it is now step by step?
"What's wrong?" Xue Baochai heard Xiang Ling's question before she asked.
Xue Baochai just smiled and said: "Sister Xiangling, how do you think Rongguo Mansion got to this point? I have never been able to think clearly. How could such a top power in Rongguo Mansion, who was also a relative of the emperor, be able to Are you so poor? Although the old lady does have some money, that little money is just a drop in the bucket and not of much use!"
After listening to Xue Baochai's words, the faces of Qin Keqing, Jia Yingchun and others next to them suddenly became concerned.
yes!
Rong Guofu is a relative of the emperor and has overwhelming power. How could he end up in this situation?
Hearing this, Xiangling sneered and said: "The main sources of income of Rongguo Mansion are from three points. One of them is the rent and filial piety of the farmland. Every year, water is drawn according to a certain proportion to maintain the income of the entire big family. Decent.
If we were more frugal, we could still maintain it, and even be rich, but the expenses of the entire Rongguo Mansion and such a large family were not small.
In recent years, natural disasters have occurred continuously and farmland harvests have dropped sharply.
Not to mention the fields in Rongguo Mansion, the harvest from our fields in Yun Mansion last year was 30% less than in previous years.
However, with a wave of his hand, the second master turned a blind eye and forgave these people.
But that's not the case over there in Rongguo Mansion.
The income from the fields is less, this is one of them.
Secondly, this wealthy family has a lot of favors. Every time the eunuchs in the palace come out, are they not expected to pay at least a few hundred taels of silver? Those eunuchs were greedy and no one was ever satisfied.
If we don't talk about anything else, if we don't spend ten thousand taels of silver a month on the human relations in our Yun Mansion, it's considered a small amount.
The bigger the stall is, the bigger and more places it will spend money, and the more places it needs to be managed up and down.
Human kindness and filial piety are all money that goes out and no money that comes in.
Does the Rongguo Mansion have an economic account and business map? How can it last long?
This is the second one, and the third one is that based on the salary of the imperial court, their salary is too low and they will never be able to support such a large expenditure.
There are four, five, six...
If you tell them all, there will be a lot of problems. "
After that, Xiang Ling's words once again made everyone think deeply.
Although they never talk about this matter on the surface for the sake of their own dignity, the gradual decline of Rongguo Mansion can be seen with the naked eye. Not to mention the previous things, there are just a few things that have happened recently. It's enough to make people think differently.
Xiang Ling looked at everyone and said with a smile: "I will go to Yuanyang tomorrow to find out a thing or two, that is, I will have a rough idea of how much money the old lady has and the approximate amount."
After hearing Xiang Ling's words, everyone was slightly surprised, but they did not stop him and just nodded.
Aunt Xue looked at Xiang Ling and asked her, "Xiang Ling, have you received any letters from your master recently?"
After Xiangling thought for a moment, she frowned and said, "It stands to reason that my husband should have sent a letter, but this place is too far away from Nan Province. If it is a letter,
If something goes wrong during the delivery, that is normal. "
After listening to Xiang Ling's words, Xue Baochai next to him also said: "Yeah! I don't know what's going on with my husband. I've been worried lately, but I didn't dare to go to Sister Lin to talk, lest I This matter makes Sister Lin worried and affects her mood."
Qin Keqing also said from the side: "Forget it, don't worry, my husband is very capable, and such small things will not trouble him."
Aunt Xue also nodded: "That's it! It's getting late today, and everyone is tired today. We'll have dinner later, so let's all rest!"
After hearing Aunt Xue's words, everyone dispersed.
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The next day.
Shenjing, inside Yun Mansion.
Everyone had just gotten up in the morning when they heard the maid outside coming out and saying, "Aunt Xiang, there is a message from the master."
After hearing Qingwen's words, Xiangling was slightly startled and said hurriedly: "Quickly, give me the letter quickly."
With that said, Qingwen gave the letter to Xiangling.
After reading the letter, Xiang Ling relaxed her brows slightly and immediately smiled. She patted her thigh and said, "Okay, okay!"
Qingwen was waiting beside her and asked with a smile: "Aunt Xiang, what's wrong? What did the master say in the letter that makes you so happy?"
After hearing Qingwen's inquiry, Xiangling smiled and replied, "But the master said in the letter that everything is going well and that he can return to the capital in less than a month."
Qingwen was also very happy when she heard this.
Just because there is no master in this family is not enough. If Jia Yun can return as soon as possible, it will definitely be a very happy thing.
Now Jia Yun is the backbone of the family, so if Jia Yun can come back as early as possible, they will have more peace and comfort in their hearts.
Then Xiangling took the letter and went to Lin Daiyu's house, planning to talk to Lin Daiyu about the matter.
Not long after, Xiang Ling met Lin Daiyu and mentioned this happy incident.
Lin Daiyu was happy when she first heard the news, but then she frowned, looked at Xiangling and asked, "Why did you show your husband's letter to Sister Xiangling first?"..net
Xiangling heard Lin Daiyu's thoughts and said with a smile: "My good sister, my sister Lin, why are you still jealous about this matter? You and my sister, who am I? Don't you still?" Are you clear? I just wanted to take a look at the content first. If there are any questions, I will hold back for now and tell you later, so as not to affect your mood, right?"
After hearing Xiang Ling's words, Lin Daiyu also smiled and said: "Sister Xiang Ling, I have no other intentions. Don't worry about it. Otherwise, it will be my fault."
