First Prince of Qing Dynasty

In May, Kangxi set off for a personal expedition.In the early days of dismissal, if all the officials made a report, they would be sent to the cabinet, and then the cabinet would sort out and discuss it, and report it to the prince every day.

Except for the recent expedition to Junggar, there are no major events in the country, and most of the other matters follow old rules.In addition, the cabinet had discussed with the masters of Zhan Shifu in advance, and Yinfeng just listened to the result of the settlement and nodded if he thought it was feasible. If he didn't think it was feasible, he put forward two opinions for everyone to discuss again.Of course this is rare.

After all, the cabinet ministers are all people with real talents and real learning, and none of them are just for nothing.

As for the Junggar matter, regardless of the follow-up arrangements for the capital after the expedition, or the arrangement of food and grass, Kangxi had already issued orders.Therefore, it is said that it is a prison country, but Yinfeng does not have much work.So he specifically asked the cabinet to re-do the time plan and rest every five days.

He deals with government affairs on working days, and goes to Jingshan Academy on non-working days.Well organized and methodical.

Once, when he was about to rest and take a bath, Yinfeng still planned to go to Jingshan Academy as usual.Unexpectedly, I heard the news from Yinzhi who returned to the palace in the evening that Lingguang would ask for leave tomorrow.As for the reason, the Guo Luoluo family held a flower banquet in the mansion and invited girls and wives from many families in Beijing.Ling Guang was afraid that she would be too busy, so he wanted to go back to the house to help.

Yinfeng: ...

When did a workaholic become a wife slave?Moreover, women hold flower banquets, and all the people who go there are women. Why is a big man in Lingguang doing it?

Facing Yinreng's doubts, Yinzhi shrugged: "He said he would take care of the logistics."

Yinfeng: ...very good, the wife and slave are hammered into stone.

Is Guo Luoluo's charm so great?

Yinfeng fell into confusion.

Immediately, he thought of something: "Is Taji Guli among those invited?"

"Of course. Brother Guang said that the Guo Luoluo family invited half of the women from the aristocratic families in Beijing to this banquet, just to introduce Tajiguli to everyone."

Yinrong was taken aback.

Yinzhi went on to say: "This is a joint decision between the Guo Luoluo family and Taji Guli. They mean that in the past year, Taji Guli had a close relationship with Prince Yu's Mansion and the County Prince's Mansion. Who is the capital now?" Everyone knew that she was the guest of honor of the mistresses of the two palaces. Many people wondered how she, an ordinary medical girl with a humble family background, got into the eyes of the two Fujins.

"In the past, there were quite a few people who liked to watch the excitement, and they deliberately found some excuses to go to the medical center to find Tajiguli, just to see who this person is and what skills they have. Guo Luoluo said, instead of going on like this endlessly , it is better to be generous and introduce Taji Gul to everyone.

"First, being able to bring Taji Guli to meet everyone in person will show how much she attaches importance to Taji Guli. Second, even if the aristocratic family doesn't look down on Taji Guli's identity, they may despise and ridicule her. But It's not that there are no smart people. If Tajigul can make one or two friends, it will be a good thing for the medical center, the textile factory, and Tajigul itself.

"As for Tajigul may receive some unfriendly eyes, Tajigul is also aware of this. She said she is willing to take this step and try."

Yin Zhi paused, looked at Yin Reng, and continued: "There is one more thing. After the year, Bai's Textile Factory put up a signboard and officially entered intensive work, and the corresponding shop opened. Since there is no shortage of money and no shortage of shopping At home, Tajiguli has been increasing the number of machines and weaving women.

"Bai's Textile Factory is developing too fast, and the quantity of goods it supplies is also astonishing. Some people have been very curious about it for a long time. There have been rumors of the shuttle loom and Bai's spinning machine. Whether it is doing textiles or not Yes, most of them have heard about it. These days, there are even more people inquiring about it."

"Relying on the advantages of machines, Bai's Textile Factory spins and weaves cloth very quickly. The cotton gauze produced in less than four months has already occupied a large market in the capital. For the original textile manufacturers, it is equivalent to carve up The fat in their mouths. How can they not be in a hurry?

"Although no one dares to make a move because of the backing of the two palaces. But there are many people in this business, and there are always a few who have backers behind them. Tajiguli wants to become bigger and stronger, and accumulate fame for herself. With the capital, I don't want to offend people and take hatred on me.

"Furthermore, the textile sector was in great demand in the Qing Dynasty, and there were many merchants engaged in it. It was impossible for them to control the machine technology all the time, and there was no need for it. Therefore, I wanted to hold a banquet and take this opportunity to tell everyone that Mrs. Bai Textile mills are not against everyone."

Yinfeng had anticipated this point, and wanted to find an opportunity to remind Taji Guli, but she and Guo Luoluo had already noticed it.Yinfeng smiled and looked at Yinzhi: "How do you know these things so clearly?"

"Brother Guang told me. Brother Guang said that Guo Luoluo told him and asked him to convey it to you. He was in a hurry to go home and was too lazy to enter the palace, so let me convey it."

Yinreng: ...I really don't need to keep emphasizing to him that Ling Guang has changed.He doesn't want to know!

After driving away Yinzhi who had passed on the message, Yinreng decided to change his itinerary and go to Hejun Palace tomorrow.I've been too busy these days, and I haven't paid attention to the progress of the textile factory for a while.It happened to meet with Taji Guli and get to know him better.

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And the county palace.

This flower banquet was very grand, not to mention the flowers already planted in the courtyard, Guo Luoluo also collected many potted plants from other places in advance, such as Yao Huang Wei Zi, Yi Pin Zhu Yi, etc., all of which are famous among flowers.

The various refreshments are also very particular. There are good teas that don’t pay a jin every year, and pastries made by the disciples of the royal chef in the palace; there are also pearl milk tea, kumquat honey, double-skin milk, and Xuemei Niang, which are very popular in the capital. .All are supplied by Yinzhi's milk tea dessert shop.It can be said that the dual tastes of traditional and new styles are taken into account.

All the young women ate, drank, talked and laughed with the ladies in their boudoirs, accompanied by a bunch of famous flowers, enjoying themselves happily.

The royal study.

After listening to Tajiguli's reports about the textile factory, Yinreng pointed to the direction of the banquet in the front yard and said, "Since you have already thought that it is impossible and unnecessary to hold the spinning machine and the loom in your hands all the time. hands, have you thought about what to do?"

"I have discussed with Fujin, thinking that if the news is released today, someone will definitely come to the door. We can wait and see to investigate the character of these people and the scale of the workshops and shops behind them, and select a few for cooperation."

Yinreng put down the teacup in his hand and looked at her: "How to cooperate?"

"Although the spinning machine was built by me, it was guided by the prince. The flying shuttle weaving was designed by the prince himself. The prince made these to promote the development of the textile industry. He never thought of selling machines to make money. Therefore We don't make money from it either.

"But manufacturing machines requires materials, workers, and space. We plan to estimate the cost of each machine, sell it at cost, and sell it to them. But the person who buys the machine from us needs to promise us a request.

"The new spinning machines and looms can greatly improve production efficiency and reduce manpower. With the convenience of machines, I worry that the original spinners and weavers will be dismissed."

Yinfeng nodded, what two people could do in three days before, can now be done by one person in one day.In order to save costs, many workshops will inevitably lay off workers after obtaining the machines.

"You want them to promise not to fire current employees."

Tajigul said: "Yes, those who steal, rape and play tricks can resign, but the number of employees can only increase, not decrease."

In other words, if one resigns, another must be recruited to make up.From the point of view of this method, it is indeed intended to protect the work of the spinning and weaving girls.But there will be many chain problems in implementation.

"Have you ever thought that if you don't lay off employees, with the current new machines, you can get the previous month's production in ten days. There is a backlog of cotton gauze, and some people don't have the ability to sell so much goods.

"In this way, it will be a burden for them to use the new machines. If they don't use the new machines, they will be squeezed by the manufacturers who use the new machines, and it will be difficult to maintain them."

There are too many goods to sell.

Tajiguli nodded: "Fu Jin and I have thought about this. What Fujin means is that we can help find a buyer."

Yinfeng smiled lightly and shook his head: "Whimsical, how many buyers can she find?"

Taji Guli looked at Yinreng with a complicated expression on his face.

Yinfeng:? ? ?

Tajiguli bowed her head: "Fu Jin said, if she can't find it, let He Junwang look for it."

Yinfeng opened his eyes wide: "Brother Guang, you let him find a buyer?"

The Arabian Nights.Ling Guang is obviously not suitable for this job, what do you think?

Tajiguli: "Seeing that we were having a headache over this matter, King Hejun volunteered to say that if we can't do it then, he will do it."

Yinfeng:? ? ?

"Tell the county king, you always have a way, let us do it with confidence."

Yinfeng: ...Okay, very good.For his daughter-in-law, he sold him all.This half-brother is terrible.

There was a smile on Tajiguli's face: "Hejun Wang also said that you want to promote the textile and loom, and you will naturally be responsible for the follow-up matters."

Although the words are so, the facts are also so, he really won't ignore it.but……

Where is the former Ling Guang who thought marrying a wife would take up his time and disliked him so much!So delicious so soon?

Yinfeng was numb.

He sighed and got back to the topic: "The Qing Dynasty had a lot of demand for cotton yarn. Gu can indeed take advantage of his status and summon all the royal merchants to find sales. In addition to his own country, Gu also cooperates with major ship merchants who go to sea. Linglong Ge Qiqiaoju Xinhua daily chemical products are sold to foreign countries through them. This aspect can be solved.

"The only worry is that if they take on all the sales issues on their own, they only need to produce and don't care about other things, which will inevitably increase their inertia and be detrimental to healthy domestic competition.

"It's better to make an agreement with them. We will give them the machines at the cost price. They can't dismiss the workers at will to protect the interests of the workers. As for the extra cotton gauze, if they can't sell it, they only need to go through inspection. You can come forward to make an acquisition. But the acquisition price will be lower than the market price, so that they won’t lose money, but if you want to make a profit from this, it’s very small.”

Tajigul looked delighted: "This is equivalent to giving them a way out. The cotton gauze they produce doesn't have to worry about being overstocked in warehouses and can't be sold. I will definitely find other ways by myself. And the things we bought can also be sold by the prince to foreign countries, not only will not lose money because of this, but also make a profit."

Yinfeng nodded, and asked again: "And then? Have you thought about the next step?"

"I originally thought about whether these textile factories could hold teaching classes like us, one class every three days or five days. The rewards for excellent grades will come from us. But after thinking about it, I feel that this method may not be very big. It works.

"Who recruits a labor union to teach reading and writing today? If this requirement is raised, they may find it incredible. And even if they agree on the surface, no matter how they teach, they will be obedient. Even the rewards I give for outstanding students are not May be misappropriated, or surreptitiously manipulated to give to whomever they want to give.

"My ability and energy are limited, and it is impossible to pay attention to the teaching situation of each factory all the time, and it is impossible to intervene in so many things. Therefore, I am still thinking about the next step.

"But at least the spinning machines and looms have been promoted. On the premise that we support the back of the cotton gauze goods, they will find ways to expand production and make the business bigger and stronger.

"In this way, more spinners and weavers will be recruited. As long as more women have the opportunity to be self-reliant and have a lucrative job, they will have more confidence whether they are in their natal family or their husband's family. "

Indeed.Although there are many people in this era who are imprisoned by their thoughts and cannot be awakened no matter how you call them; there are also many women who are unwilling to live on their knees.Even if they can't think of starting their own business, they want to live better in their husband's family.

A good job and a considerable income can improve their status at home and give them a certain right to speak.

That's a good start.

Yinfeng thought for a while, and suggested: "It is really not feasible to let them start classes to teach and help the female workers to read and read under the current conditions. But you might as well take this opportunity to propose the establishment of a chamber of commerce."

"Chamber of Commerce?"

"Yes. You have the county king Fujin as an ally, and you are alone to support you. Not only do you hold the machine in your hands, but also a large number of opportunities for networking, and you even promised to buy cotton gauze from various companies. With these advantages, you can Call on those who are engaged in the cotton textile industry to unite to form a chamber of commerce, and you will be the chairman to formulate the rules of the chamber of commerce.

"Businessmen who join the Chamber of Commerce can enjoy the preferential treatment given by the Chamber of Commerce. For example, machines, such as underpinning acquisitions. You can also take advantage of your network resources to cooperate with dyeing workshops and embroidery villages.

"The cloth made by the textile factory needs to be dyed, tailored, and embroidered to become more exquisite clothes or embroidered quilts. Adding these dyeing workshops and embroidery houses can not only ensure the outlet of textile goods, but also ensure the quality of dyed and embroidered products. Supply.

"In addition to these, Gu intends to cooperate with major overseas caravans to open up overseas sales channels for cotton spinning and silk fabrics. There is great room for development in this area, whether it is textile or dyeing and embroidery.

"There are many countries and many people overseas. As long as there are people, they need food, clothing, housing and transportation. Clothing is one of them. This part of the market has a huge demand. We can use this to expand overseas trade. The Bai's Textile Factory cannot afford these trade payments. Even two or three companies can't eat it. We can distribute it to other members of the chamber of commerce.

"You give them benefits and maintain their operations. They naturally have to follow the rules you set. For example, set a price range, and the price of each company's sales must fluctuate within the range, and it must not be too high. This can also prevent people from playing tricks. means to ensure the good operation of the textile dyeing and embroidery market, thereby ensuring equal competition among major manufacturers and merchants."

After finishing this long paragraph, Yinfeng pointed out the key point: "The Chamber of Commerce coordinates the affairs of all manufacturers and merchants, but it is independent of any one, and it also needs manual management. In this way, you can carry out teaching in the name of the Chamber of Commerce, It is said that it is to cultivate talents and give opportunities to female workers from various companies. As long as they learn well and pass the test of knowledge and arithmetic, they can be promoted to enter the chamber of commerce."

Tajiguli's eyes brightened, "Buy a yard as the base of the chamber of commerce, and set up a teaching place in it, adopting a voluntary principle. Any female worker under the name of a manufacturer who joins the chamber of commerce, as long as they are willing, can come to attend classes for free. If you have the opportunity to get a better job and a higher salary, someone must be willing.

"And we can also hold events in the name of the chamber of commerce to expand the story sharing to the female workers of the entire chamber of commerce. Everyone can participate. We can increase the number of excellent stories. But the core of the story is controlled by us, how to evaluate It’s up to us to decide whether it’s good or bad.”

Yinfeng smiled lightly, and finished what he wanted to say but couldn't say in time.Inferences from one instance, not bad.

"Prince, I'll go back and do some research and make a careful plan."

Seeing that she was eager to fly back to write the plan immediately, Yinfeng laughed: "Don't worry, it's busy ahead. Don't forget the purpose of your flower feast."

Tajigul was stunned for a moment, but the prince didn't mention it, she really forgot.

"Go, you have been absent for a while, don't make people suspicious."

"The prince..."

"Gu is a man, it's inconvenient, especially with this status, if Gu goes, I'm afraid everyone will feel uncomfortable."

Taji Guli bowed to leave, and as soon as she left, Yinfeng also got up and went out from the back door of the palace.

……

The flower feast is over.

Shi Lingyi and Shi Yunyi got into the carriage going home.Shi Lingyi grabbed the little girl's chubby cheeks: "There are no outsiders now, tell me, what's the matter? Weren't you very happy when you first came to the banquet today? Why did you get so depressed later? Who is angry?" And you?"

Shi Yunyi's face was filled with displeasure, and she couldn't help but want to tell the reason, but also worried, he hesitated and hesitated to speak.

Although the two are not biological sisters, they are of similar blood.Shi Yunyi is the descendant of Shi Lingyi's uncle, and now they live in the Shi family together, and they have a very close relationship.Shi Lingyi was aware of Shi Yunyi's temperament, and could tell what she was thinking at a glance, and asked in surprise, "Is it related to me?"

Shi Yunyi was slightly stunned, she never expected that her cousin would guess right without saying a word.

Seeing her like this, there was something Shi Lingyi didn't understand, and she guessed it right.

"Since it has something to do with me, you should explain it to me. No matter what happens, I can only understand the pros and cons and understand the root cause after I know about it. If I'm kept in the dark, what should I do if I cause trouble in the future?"

After hearing this, Shi Yunyi held Shi Lingyi's hand: "Did sister see that Bai Shaoqin Bai girl today?"

"Of course I saw it. Didn't we meet together? Although she doesn't have a prominent family background, she is talented and educated, she behaves well, and treats people with grace. She doesn't feel complacent in the face of praise, and doesn't feel ashamed in the face of slander. She is a character."

Shi Yunyi was very upset: "My sister still praised her."

Shi Lingyi paused, and was particularly surprised: "Is it because of her that you are unhappy?"

"I... sister, do you know that Bai Shaoqin was wrongly imprisoned at this time last year?"

"I know. I heard that it was Prince Yu Fujin who made the move and ordered the Shuntian Mansion to quickly find out the real culprit and rescue her."

"Where is Prince Yu Fujin?" Shi Yunyi said angrily, "It's clearly the prince."

Shi Lingyi was taken aback.

Shi Yunyi continued: "Sister, don't believe me. Since you know about this lawsuit, you should also know that the person behind the plot to murder Bai Shaoqin is the younger brother of Lord Bo Xinyu's favored concubine. Lord Xinyu personally escorted him to Shuntian Mansion. Master Xinyu was born in Hesheli, which is the family of the prince and son.

"If it was Prince Yu Fujin who made the move, how could she have such a great ability to let Mr. Xinyu personally escort her into the Shuntian Mansion? Even if Prince Yu came forward, it should be so that Mr. Xinyu would not stop him and let the Shuntian Mansion arrest him on his own." Bar?

"And during that time, Liao, the treasurer of Linglong Pavilion, had been in and out of Shuntian Mansion many times. He was very concerned about the case, and even took care of Bai Shaoqin. Although this matter was public, it was not particularly secret. At least it was not only the Yin of Shuntian Mansion at the time. , the high status yacha in Shuntian Mansion is also clear.

"If it's Prince Yu's Mansion, is Shopkeeper Liao also helping Prince Yu's Mansion? Who does Shopkeeper Liao belong to? Few people in Beijing don't know. Is there no one in Prince Yu's Mansion? ?

"Besides, Bai Shaoqin first became a guest of Prince Yu's mansion, and then he had a close relationship with Hejun Wang Fujin, and often went to and from Hejun Wangfu. The prince also went to Hejun Wangfu many times. It is said that every time the prince goes back, Bai Shaoqin's carriage They are all outside the palace gate."

Shi Lingyi frowned: "It is said?"

Shi Yunyi took a deep breath: "Even if the authenticity of this is said to be untestable, what about today? Bai Shaoqin left the table for more than three quarters of an hour today. Before leaving, she said to go to the toilet. How long would it take to go to the toilet? coming."

Shi Lingyi was slightly surprised: "The prince is here today?"

"The prince did not show up, and none of us saw the prince. But someone saw a carriage frame at the back door. The frame looked simple and unpretentious, but the carriage was driven by high-quality horses. And in the back alley, the prince's attendant Xiaozhu was found The prince and the county king have always been close, and it is normal for him to come to the palace. But is this timing too coincidental?"

Shi Lingyi was lost in thought.It is indeed a coincidence, but it is not unreasonable.

The key is the lawsuit last year.At that time, she felt that things were a little strange.Especially before this, I had never heard of Prince Yu Fujin having any relationship with Bai Shaoqin, but after that, Bai Shaoqin suddenly became a guest of Prince Yu's mansion, and he became friends with Hejun Prince Fujin not long after.She quickly took off from a medical girl, and in a short period of time, she occupied a place in Beijing, as if she was born out of nowhere.

There are many doubts here. In the past, she felt that the matter had nothing to do with her, she didn't care much, and didn't think about it.Looking at it now, if the crown prince was standing behind him, everything would make sense.

Shi Yunyi took a deep breath: "Which man is not three wives and four concubines, the children of the royal family, who is not Fujin side Fujin, there are only a few, and there are a lot of concubines Gege. If the prince just likes her a little bit, include her The East Palace is alright. But the crown prince put her outside, yet he valued her so much.

"Sister, who doesn't know Zhiwei Medical Center nowadays, and who doesn't know Bai's Textile Factory? Bai's Textile Machinery is even more famous. Bai Shaoqin has gained a lot of benefits and fame through this. She is also protected by two princes."

The more she went on, Shi Yunyi became more and more worried: "Both palaces are so dependent on the crown prince. Not to mention Hejun Wang Fujin, even Prince Yu Fujin has stepped forward. It is impossible for the emperor not to know about this matter. But the emperor For the prince to act like this, it is tantamount to tacitly acquiescing the existence of Bai Shaoqin.

"And the crown prince...the crown prince holds Bai Shaoqin so high. If my sister marries into the East Palace in the future, wouldn't it be... If Bai Shaoqin is in the palace, and the left and right are only low-ranking figures, my sister will not be afraid of her. But she is outside the palace. , and has such a great reputation.

"We all saw her today. She looks so beautiful. Which man can not be tempted? I'm afraid that the crown prince has all his heart on her. They say that the crown prince is not a womanizer, so far I don't have a maidservant around me. But is the prince doing this because of something else, or because he has something to belong to? If the latter, what should my sister do?"

Shi Yunyi was worried, but Shi Lingyi looked extremely calm. Instead, she held Shi Yunyi's hand: "My sister knows your concerns. You are worried about my sister, and my sister understands. However, now my sister doesn't want to speculate about the relationship between the prince and Bai Shaoqin.

"My sister wants to know more, how do you know these things? You have never had these concerns before today, obviously you didn't know it early in the morning. It can only be what happened at the flower feast today. Tell me, who is with you?" What did you say?"

Shi Yunyi shook her head: "No one told me."

"Then how did you know?"

"I... I overheard it."

Shi Lingyi frowned: "Eavesdropping? Who is eavesdropping?"

"Yulu Dai."

Shi Lingyi was stunned.The name Yuludai is not uncommon among Manchurians, but among those who attended the banquet today, there was only one named Yuludai.That is Kerkun's daughter, the girl of the fifth line of Yiergenjueluo's family, and her sister is the eldest brother Yinti's first wife, Fujin.

Big Brother, Prince.

Shi Lingyi's heart sank little by little.