Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　Mother Jia meant something, and everyone tacitly agreed and didn't go on.

　　Li Wan asked Xichun, "What is your brother doing these days?"

　　Xichun thought for a while before saying, "I haven't seen my brother for many days. I heard from my sister-in-law that he has gone outside the city."

　　Mother Jia frowned and asked, "What is he doing outside the city? If he doesn't do his job properly, he must have caused trouble somewhere. He doesn't care about it, he will let his uncle teach him a lesson tomorrow."

　　Xichun pouted and whispered, "I heard that my brother raised a lot of money to buy land."

　　Madam Wang asked curiously, "Where to buy?"

　　Xichun shook her head, "I don't know, I just heard from my sister-in-law that the rain is not good this year, the rent is heavy, and many fields are deserted. My brother plans to take this opportunity to buy some, even if it's only a few hundred acres, that's fine. of."

　　Mother Jia nodded: "It's rare to do something serious!" She looked at Madam Wang again.

　　Sister Feng hurriedly said: "Old Ancestor, our mansion also planned this way. I asked someone to ask. There are few idle fields outside the capital, and most of them are Huangzhuang Wangtian. This year's price is about [-]% higher than previous years. Therefore, the outside world put out this idea. Big brother is probably going to suffer this time."

　　After hearing this, Mother Jia was a little anxious, so she instructed Sister Feng: "Then you quickly let Brother Zhen come back, it's nothing to lose a little money, there is a saying that you can gain wisdom and let him not do anything wrong in the future. He splurges a few times."

　　Xichun did not speak, but she asked clearly, the price of land outside the capital was indeed half higher than in previous years, but her brother did not plan to buy it in Ji, but went out to look for fields in Henan, Huguang and other places.She still remembered what her brother said to her: "Although the family has some income, I don't know how long it will last. It's better to buy a little more money when there is no shortage of money. Your nephew is not a thrifty housekeeper, he just wants to If you lose your family, you can lose two more years." Moreover, the elder brother also bought more acres of farmhouses near Jinling Zufu to prepare for the cost of offering sacrifices.Even if there is sin, all things can enter the officialdom, and this sacrificial industry does not even enter the officialdom.After the fall, the descendants returned home to study and farm, but there was also a setback, and the sacrifices could be continued forever.

　　But Xichun didn't explain to Mother Jia that although she was young, she also understood that her brother had a estrangement from the eldest man in the West Mansion. He had never been in touch with this side for several important things he did.Who doesn't know that Lai Er is in charge here again?In Xichun's heart, for the first time, she regarded herself as a person from the East Mansion, and felt that it was different from the West Mansion.

　　At this moment, someone came in from outside. It was a little boy with pink makeup and jade. This is Baoyu.

　　As soon as he came in, he threw himself into Jia's mother's arms, and Jia's mother said lovingly, "My son, where are you from?"

　　Baoyu said, "I just came back from the Beijing Palace. I heard that my elder sister and younger sister are in the ancestor's room, so I came over immediately." After speaking, he saw Xichun beside Jia's mother and smiled, "Fourth younger sister has not been here for a few days. I'm here. Brother Jane has become more and more philistine recently, and I said yesterday that my wife should send someone to pick you up, so as not to contaminate the eyes and ears of the fourth sister. It's a coincidence that you're here today, and it's still our place, everyone is lively together some."

　　Xichun took out her tips and said, "I was robbed just now, second brother, you have to pay me!"

　　Baoyu dug out his purse and took out a few coins at random, "How much do you want? I'll give you all of it!"

　　Xichun was joking, but Baoyu didn't think it was serious, so he hurriedly postponed: "Second brother, I'm joking! If you really gave it to me, I would be ashamed!"

　　Mother Jia said: "Baoyu, you put away the money, and your second sister-in-law sees it, she will think of a way to deceive it!"

　　After all, everyone laughed.

　　Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, and then they dispersed when they saw that Mother Jia was tired.

　　After coming out of Jia Mu's courtyard, Mrs. Wang asked Sister Feng, "Is it really what you said about buying land from outside the city? Why didn't I know?"

　　Sister Feng replied: "If you go back to your wife, the price of land outside the capital is not bad. If we really want to buy it, it is not impossible to lower the price. It's just that all the money in the treasury is useful, and it is difficult to come up with a large amount of money. Come on. I saw the old ancestor asking about it just now, so I put it off."

　　Mrs. Wang nodded, "Remember in the future, buy a few more acres of real estate when you are wealthy. Seeing that you can't make ends meet every year, it's not a problem after all."

　　Sister Feng agreed, but she was thinking in her heart that the various expenses of the family are huge, and it is very good to be able to maintain it now, where is there any time to spare?

　　Let's talk about it later!

Chapter [-] The King of Beijing as a Backer

　　It is said that when going to Henan and Huguang to purchase land, Huang An, the housekeeper, is in charge of it, and Jia Zhen does not care at all.

　　The soap business has become more prosperous in the past few months. Although the workshops in Fuzhong are open day and night, the supply is still in short supply.Therefore, after careful consideration, Jia Zhen plans to build a new factory outside the city, but in this way, Jia Zhen has to find a bigger backer.A few days ago, Chen Zhengqing, Ma Wu, and Shi Wei sent messages one after another, saying that many powerful figures in the DPRK were eagerly watching this business, including the figure of Prince Zhongshun.This made Jia Zhen feel that the crisis was approaching.

　　You must know that Jia Zhen was originally very resistant to putting herself into the sphere of influence of a certain faction, but the label on her body is difficult to remove.In the eyes of outsiders, the four kings and eight dukes, the founders of the country, are a whole.

　　Jia Zhen hesitated for a long time not far from the Beijing Palace, and finally walked over with gritted teeth.

　　The captain in front of the door knew Jia Zhen, and asked with a smile, "General Jia is here to look for the prince?" Jia Zhen nodded and said, "I haven't come to greet the prince for a long time, and I feel uneasy. Dare to ask the eldest brother, is the prince in the mansion? "

　　Wang Xiaowei did not answer, and asked again: "General Jia wants to come to the Three Treasures Hall without incident. I am afraid this time is not just here to greet him, right?"

　　Jia Zhen was suspicious when she heard the words, so she could only vaguely say: "Is there something, I hope Big Brother Wang can report it?"

　　Wang Xiaowei smiled and said, "General Jia doesn't need to be suspicious. It was the prince who ordered him. If Jia Zhen from Ningguo Mansion arrives, just invite him in."

　　Jia Zhen couldn't help but be surprised: "Your Highness knows you're coming?"

　　Xiaowei Wang smiled without saying a word, just motioned Jia Zhen to follow him in.

　　This King of Beijing has been favored by the emperor for several generations, and he still retains the title of the king.There are carved fences and jade bricks everywhere, which can really be called the four characters of splendor.Jia Zhen admired the scenery of Fuzhong along the way, and before she realized she had reached Lincuixuan in the garden.At this moment, Wang Shuirong of Beijing was standing in the Xuan, and Jia Zhen looked up to see Wang Shuirong of Beijing wearing a white hairpin and silver-winged king hat on his head, wearing a robe of a dragon and white python sitting with five claws in Jiangya Seawater, his face like a beautiful jade, and his eyes like a star. Sure enough, a group of romantic characters!

　　Jia Zhen hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Xiaguan Jia Zhen pays respects to the prince!"

　　Shui Rong smiled very warmly, "Brother Jia Shi doesn't have to be like this! The family doesn't judge the superiority or inferiority of the rank, and you and I are friends, so we can't have a relationship." Then he stepped forward and took Jia Zhen to sit down in the Xuan.

　　It's just that the more polite the water, the more flustered Jia Zhen felt. Taking advantage of the little eunuch beside him pouring tea, he took a few deep breaths before calming down.

　　Shui Rong said with a smile: "It's rare for a world brother to come to Xiaowang's mansion. This is the Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao gifted by the emperor last month. Blessed is the world brother!"

　　Jia Zhen's hands trembled and she almost poured out the tea.He had never drank such high-grade tea in his two lifetimes.What flashed in front of my eyes was not the taste of tea, but whether I could redeem myself for Keren once I drank it?

　　"Thank you my lord, although I'm not good at drinking tea, I know that this tea is refreshing, and it really is the best!"

　　Shui Rong nodded, "One of the ways of tea is the most calming, and Xiao Wang has become more and more aware of the beauty of it recently!"

　　Jia Zhen took the call and hurriedly said, "Since the lord has such elegance, I will definitely bring you more tea next time."

　　Shui Rongshi smiled and said: "Brother Jia Shi is joking, Xiao Wang doesn't care about it. If you send it to me, Xiao Wang will be unhappy."

　　Jia Zhen put down the tea bowl, "It's a slip of the tongue."

　　So the two talked about the wind and the moon, and they chatted very harmoniously.

　　After a long time, Shui Rong took a light sip of tea, and then asked, "I can't believe that Brother Jia Shi is also good at this. It's just that Brother Shi is here today, maybe it's more than that?"

　　Jia Zhen was suffocated for a long time, and when she heard what King Beijing said, she breathed a sigh of relief.He stood up, lifted his clothes and knelt down and said, "I also ask the lord to help you!"

　　Seeing Jia Zhen performing this great gift, Shui Rong hurriedly stepped forward to help him up: "It can't be like this! It can't be like this! Brother Shi, what's the problem, tell Xiao Wang, Xiao Wang will definitely do his best!"

　　Jia Zhen pondered her emotions for a while, "My lord, you must also know that something happened in the next house. It was almost impossible to maintain it."

　　Shui Rong nodded and said, "Xiao Wang has also heard a little about this."

　　Jia Zhen added: "So I thought of a way to make money, that is, soaps are sold on the market today."

　　Shui Rong said with a smile: "Although this soap is just an ordinary thing, its workmanship is exquisite and unique, which shows that the world brother is really talented. Now Xiao Wang's house is also indispensable."

　　Jia Zhen smiled reservedly: "Your Highness praised me. This is also a last resort. At that time, the funds in the mansion were insufficient, so I forced Qi Guogong, Zhiguogong and Shanguogong to do business together."

　　Shui Rongdao: "Nowadays, among the honorable and noble, there are more and more playful people, but very few good managers. It is very commendable that the world brother can be like this. It can be seen that this is a good thing, why do you need Xiao Wang to save him?" "If there is a shortage of money, Xiao Wang can help one or two."

　　Jia Zhen wasn't sure if he was pretending to be confused, so he could only bite the bullet and say: "I don't know, my lord, the raw materials for this soap are easy to come by, the cost is low, and the profit in it can more than double. So in just a few months , Zaixia and a few others made some money. At the beginning, we were overjoyed, thinking that the time would come and the family business would be prosperous.”

　　Shui Rong nodded and praised: "Xiao Wang also thought so."

　　Jia Zhen cupped his hands and said: "My lord, the so-called wealth and silk are so appealing, this soap is now popular in the capital, and the money that goes in and out every day is enough to be coveted by others. A few days ago, many princes and dignitaries sent information secretly and secretly, wanting to participate in shares. It's just one or two families, and I will recognize them. It's just that those people are mostly high-ranking people, and they are just a small third-rank idle general Weilie. Even if they hand over all this business, they will be dissatisfied with their desires. "

　　Speaking of this, Jia Zhen paid attention to the water-soluble look.

　　Shui Rong said angrily: "It's just lawless! Brother Jia Shi, don't worry, Xiao Wang will definitely uphold justice for you!"

　　A good host justice!In fact, it's like saying nothing.

　　Jia Zhen doesn't think that water soluble will help empty-handedly.Friendship is just a cloud, only interest is the eternal truth.

　　So Jia Zhen cupped her hands and said sincerely: "My lord, you have always taken good care of my Jia family, and you are willing to give up [-]% of the members to the lord. Just asking the lord to protect me is the greatest kindness." Jia Zhen bowed down again solemnly.

　　The water solution pondered for a while before helping Jia Zhen up. "The world brother is serious. Since you and I are family friends, we should naturally help you. It's just that once this person talks about it, it must not be mentioned again."

　　Jia Zhen bowed down again, "My lord, I came here today to ask for help. If you don't accept it, I am afraid that tomorrow, King Zhongshun will send someone to collect our four shops. My lord, there are members of yours. I am not afraid of him being loyal to the king, and we can build new factories and expand our business beyond the capital and even the whole country.”

　　Watermelon took a sip of tea and asked, "Is this soap really so profitable?"

　　As soon as Jia Zhen heard that water dissolves, she hurriedly explained: "Although this thing is small, there is definitely a double profit."

　　Shui Rong smiled and said, "Brother Shi is kind, and Xiao Wang accepts it." Jia Zhen was afraid that Shui Rong would be delayed, so she still wanted to speak, but was stopped by Shui Rong's recovery.

　　"Brother Shi, since the soap's profits are amazing, and it will expand in the future, it is not appropriate for Xiao Wang to account for five achievements. According to Xiao Wang's intention, why not invite other palaces to come in and see the details together?"

　　Jia Zhen wondered, "Which princes?"

　　Shui Rong smiled and said, "Of course it's Nan'an, Dongping, and Xining palaces."

　　Jia Zhen suddenly nodded and agreed: "Your Highness is wise, it would be even better if these palaces join in together. It's just that the lower ranks are humble, I'm afraid they won't be able to talk about them."

　　Shui Rong stood up, picked up the folding fan and shook it a few times, "If Brother Shi doesn't mind, Xiao Wang is willing to be the messenger."

　　Jia Zhen bowed her hands and thanked: "So there is Lord Lao."

　　Shui Rong waved his hand and said, "Don't thank me first, since our four palaces have joined in, can Shixiong be the master?"

　　Jia Zhen said: "Your Highness, rest assured, the Lord will do it. In the Chamber of Commerce, He will hold [-]% of the shares. Besides, I have already discussed with several of them before coming here. The Lord will account for [-]%, and each of the four of us has a stake. One to two to five."

　　Shui Rong shook his head and said, "No, no." He lowered his head and thought for a while, then smiled: "It's better to let the little king overstep and be the master once, the little king will occupy [-]%, and the other three palaces will occupy half, so we will occupy [-]%. Half, enough. The rest is yours."

　　Jia Zhen knew that these two and a half percent were dry shares.Even so, it was far beyond Jia Zhen's expectations. It seems that water solubility is not what he imagined before... greed?

　　Jia Zhen felt a little joy in her heart, and immediately decided: "I am grateful to the lord for taking care of the subordinates so much, but in the future, it will be driven by the lord!"

　　Watermelon smiled, as if waiting for this sentence.

　　In this way, Jia Zhen sold the entire Ningguo Mansion to King Beijing.This is completely different from what he had imagined before, but the situation is stronger than people, and it is compelled to do so.

　　"Be bold, take [-]%, Qi, Zhi, and Sanfu account for [-]%, and the remaining half will be handled by the prince. What do you think?"　

　　Shui Rong said with a smile: "The arrangement of Shixiong is very appropriate. Xiao Wang ordered the silver to be sent over."

　　Jia Zhen hurriedly postponed and said: "What did the lord say? How can my subordinates ask for the lord's money? If I accept your money today, Chen Zhengqing, Ma Wu and the others will not tear me up? You will give us a chance to serve. "

　　Shui Rong scolded with a smile: "Brother Shi has a mouth! In this way, Xiao Wang is disrespectful!"

　　Jia Zhen bowed and said, "It should be like this!"

　　After the two discussed important matters, they both felt relieved, and chatted about some interesting anecdotes, and Jia Zhen left.

　　When Jia Zhen left, the water-soluble smile gradually disappeared.

　　The person who came over from Lincuixuan was the long history of the mansion, and he stepped forward and persuaded: "My lord, my subordinates found out that only a few hundred taels of soap can be imported from China and Japan. I'm afraid it's a loss."

　　Shui Rong took a sip of tea and said, "It's not a loss. Are we still short of money in the manor? In the current situation, the more money, the more dangerous it is. Taking a part in him is just to teach them to rest assured and to consolidate us. The friendship between the founding nobles. If it is easy to get into trouble, I will teach King Zhongshun and the others to laugh."

　　That Chang Shi thought about it for a while, then smiled and said, "It's the prince who sees it clearly! It's just that the lower official thinks this Jia Zhen is an interesting person. He did such a big business, but he didn't even think about joining forces with them Rongguofu. There is a rift in their house."

　　Shui Rong frowned, "This is a troublesome matter. It is said that the person from Jia's palace who the emperor has been favoring more and more recently is the daughter of Jia Zheng of the Rongguo government, who is likely to be enthroned as a concubine. It seems that this matter still needs me to mediate one or two. ."

　　Since Jia Zhen left the Beijing Palace, he went to Qi, Zhi, and Shanfu to inform them of the results of the deliberations.They have long been dissatisfied with Jia Zhen's half of the profits, but now they mainly subtract his share, and they have a strong backer, and they can't help it.

　　After two days, Jia Zhen drew up a new chamber of commerce agreement, distributed it to each company, and revised it back and forth several times before finalizing it.Jia Zhen took a signed agreement and let out a long sigh, "It's finally settled!"

　　Beside You, however, complained: "You gave away so many shares for nothing, but you are still laughing!"

　　Jia Zhen taught You to put it away carefully, "What do you know? There is a saying that there is a gain and a loss. It seems that we have less shares, but we have a backer, so we are not afraid of others, and we can expand with confidence. You know, In this capital alone, we have earned no less than ten thousand taels of silver. In the future, we will open stores in Jinling, Luoyang, Youzhou, Chengdu and even Guangzhou. At that time, I am afraid that the warehouse at home will not be enough."