History of Cannon Fodder Struggle [Qing]

The fourth master took the bank note and said, "Okay, the money is taken by the master. I heard that last year someone opened a Puji hall outside Guang'anmen to take in the homeless poor on the streets. I will give you money." I donated the 1000 taels in the name of Ama." Even if someone finds out this matter, they can make up for it.

When Minning heard this, he hesitated, "Master, is 1000 taels too little? I still have some silver here, why don't I donate it together?"

The fourth master lamented the kindness of the little woman in front of him, felt that he had spoiled the wrong person, and then broke up with her, "You don't know Migui if you are not in charge of the family. An ordinary family of 1000 taels of silver can't save it for a lifetime. If you have This amount of money is enough to support Pujitang." Pujitang is very small and does not take in many people, and 1000 taels is already a very large donation, enough to last for a year.

1000 taels, his annual income is only 3000 taels, Fourth Master suddenly realized that he was really rich.

Minning immediately said: "Since 1000 taels has such a big effect, I will donate another 1000 taels every year from now on."

The fourth master originally wanted to refuse, how could he take his own woman's money for such a thing, but then swallowed the words back as if thinking of something, "Okay, I just act in the name of Khan Ama." Her family background is too low Now, if she wants to go any further, fourth master can only help her pave the way first and leave a good impression on the emperor.

Naturally, Minning couldn't think so far, so he turned the topic back to the previous one.

"Master, I have helped you a lot. You see, as soon as the news spread that the emperor is also wearing down jackets, the clothes in my store were sold out immediately? Those who wanted to buy them were willing to break their heads. There is no resistance at all.”

"These people who bought down jackets will definitely wear them to show off. Some have them, some don't, and some people are definitely not reconciled. They feel that they are outdated and want one. At this time, when the down jackets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are on the market, they will definitely welcome them. Come sell it."

"The next step is to operate in private. The biggest topic of conversation in the capital must be all kinds of down jackets. People will hear about it, and businessmen will also be moved by it. After finding out how to make down jackets and imitating them, winter is already over. Then For the next year, those businessmen will definitely hoard a large amount of down. Next year, a large number of down jackets will hit the market. Down jackets will no longer become a rarity, and will be reduced to a level that even a slightly wealthy family can afford. The quilt is like clothing that most people can afford.”

Minning did not say that if the price of down jackets is really to be lowered to be affordable by everyone, the production of cloth must be increased to lower the price of cloth.

Now she can't spare her hands, and someone needs to help her improve the existing loom. She only knows that the Jenny loom is a hand-cranked loom, but she doesn't know what it looks like, so someone needs to help her improve it.

Secondly, the textile industry in the Jiangnan area is now controlled by the Weaving Bureau, and the rest are handicraft workshops. If hand-operated looms appear, there will be a lot of cheap cloth sold in the market. The textile industry may collapse, and the first to be hit are the low-level people such as weavers, silkworm farmers, and cotton growers.

Minning didn't dare to do anything without solving this problem, and could only wait for the opportunity. She planned to continue to increase the cloth and cotton land in her hands after she left the palace.

Thoughts turned so much, in fact, only a few seconds passed.

Seeing her talking vividly, fourth master couldn't help but turn his eyes darker. He really feels wronged by Gege staying in his backyard. If he goes out to do business, he might not be the next female Tao Zhugong.

Thinking of this, fourth master's eyes flashed with suspicion. An Jia's understanding of human nature is not in line with her age at all.However, the suspicion soon dissipated, and he was sure that this was the real An Jia family, and he had not been dropped by anyone.

What Minning said still gave Fourth Master some hints. Later, when he encountered similar things, he was not so straightforward, and occasionally he used the situation to make use of the situation to achieve his goal.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Min Ning immediately shut up. Worse, talking too excitedly all of a sudden, might it be too beyond the understanding of this era.

Will fourth master doubt her?Will she be circled?

Nothing else matters, Minning is just worried that the fourth master will keep her around, without the trust of the fourth master, no matter how many ideas and methods she has, she will not be able to develop it.

"Master, you also saw the letter written by my Ama just now, can you help me find a more reliable scholar to enlighten my brother?"

The suspicion dissipated, and the fourth master thought it was cute for her to change the subject so bluntly, but he didn't expose her, but followed her words and said, "Okay, I will handle this matter for you." Look at the people who have turned to you recently to find the right candidate.

The older one has already been fixed and cannot be changed. The fourth master wonders if there is any possibility of cultivating the younger one. No matter how much he spoils her, he can't change her family background. He can only cultivate a younger brother who is an official and create a backer for her. Make up for her shortcomings.

Minning was touched and sniffed, and hugged fourth master again, "Master, you are so kind to me!"

Fourth master's ears were a little red, he coughed, then pressed the back of her head with his big palm, pressed her face against his chest and said in a rough voice: "Remember the kindness you have been treated by master, and you must repay it well in the future!"

Minning nodded hurriedly.

***

The twelfth lunar month is getting closer and closer to New Year's Day, and everyone's face is full of joy.

On the day of Laba, Fujin took his elder brother Yonghe Palace, and when he came back, he brought the Laba porridge given by his mother. In order to show his generosity, he heated up the Laba porridge and distributed it to each courtyard.Minning was also given a bowl, and felt that the taste was not much different from the ones made in Elder Brother's kitchen except that the fruits inside were exquisitely carved.

In the evening, the fourth master came back and divided the Laba porridge given by the emperor again. Min Ning touched his swollen stomach without realizing it, as expected of husband and wife acting in unison.

In the blink of an eye, the Chinese New Year was approaching, and on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, the emperor sealed his pen, and the fourth master also took a rest.Because the emperor came back before the winter solstice, the fourth master was always busy, and he didn't stop working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs until the emperor sealed his pen.

It is not in vain to be busy for so many days. At least some banner people started to wander around the inner city of Beijing wearing Zhu Rongyi a few years ago. Later, more and more people like this began to spread to the outer city.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs made a lot of money during this period of time years ago. Whenever the emperor was happy, he asked the fourth master what reward he wanted, and the fourth master only asked the emperor to bless him.

The emperor was very happy. He was most proud that he wrote the best blessings in his life. He only wrote a few pieces every year and gave them to his clan and ministers. His son didn't start a mansion, so there was no need to give it. He didn't expect that his four sons would ask for it .

With foresight, as expected of his son, the emperor rewarded him with all the unfinished blessings when he was happy.

As soon as Yinzhen returned to Elder Brother's office with the blessing in his hand, he was surrounded by several princes who came after hearing the news. This group of people was like robbers, each of them grabbed one and ran away, and when there were two left, Fourth Master took precautions Only by sticking to it did the people who rushed over succeed. The young old nine and ten looked at fourth master disappointedly.

Fourth master looked at them vigilantly, and quickly returned to elder brother's place.

The emperor laughed when he heard this farce, but he was very proud that his sons were vying for his blessing.

If he hadn't sealed his pen, he wished he could write a few more for his son.

In the study, fourth master arranged the only two blessings, and after admiring them, put them away.

He plans to wait until the 26th to post it outside the door.

At this time, Fujin sent someone to look for him, saying that it was Brother Fourteen who came to look for him.

Although Fourth Master was not close to Concubine De, he still cared about Xiao Shishi very much. After all, he was a brother of the same father and mother.

However, Fourth Master expressed his concern in a different way, that is, he kept a close eye on Little Fourteen's studies, causing this lively, playful little guy to avoid Fourth Master when he saw him on weekdays.

Hearing Xiao Shisi coming, fourth master was a little surprised, but he didn't think too much about it.

The fourteenth elder brother was eating steamed buns and drinking milk, and said sweetly to Si Fujin: "Sisao, I have eaten all over the palace, and I still think the steamed buns here are delicious. If I want to eat them in the future, I will come back. You Don't shut me out?"

Sifujin smiled and said: "You can come anyway, if Sisister-in-law is missing, no one can do without you."

While the two were talking, Fourth Master stepped across the threshold with a serious face. Si Fujin got up and gave a blessing to Fourth Master, and then said to Xiao Shishi, "Fourteenth brother, I'll go to the kitchen to see what's on the table today. Don't leave during mealtime, just stay at home and eat."

After hearing this, Fourteen immediately babbled, "How is one meal enough? Fourth sister-in-law, I want to eat a few more meals, so I have to make fourth brother poor!" Speaking of which, he looked arrogantly at fourth master.

Fourth Master didn't bother to pay attention to his temper as a child, so he sat down opposite him after entering the room.

Si Fujin smiled, "Okay, just eat a few meals, I wish you would come all the time." After speaking, he left and gave the house to the two brothers.

Fourth Master knocked on the table and asked him coldly, "What can you do with me today?"

Fourteen finished eating the pastry in his hands, clapped his hands, and said, "Fourth brother, I heard that you got a few lucky cards from Khan Ama, do you want to share how many with my younger brother?"

Fourth Master almost laughed angrily at his upright appearance, "How many more? Not one, you came late, you were robbed and taken away!"

Fourteen eyeballs rolled around, and he said plausibly: "Don't lie to me, the starling told me, and they left two for you." He only came after inquiring clearly.

We all know how many cards he has, but the fourth child said angrily: "Just one, do you want it or not!"

"Yes, of course!" Fourteen quickly said.

Fourth master got up and led him to the study, and asked him to choose one after entering the study.

Fourteen got the blessing word and didn't bother, and ran away quickly.

When Fujin sent someone to ask them to eat, they found that Xiao Shisi had slipped away.

In the afternoon, someone knocked on the door of elder brother's courtyard again. Seeing Xiao Shisan who was brought to him and giggling, fourth master lost his temper completely.

Well, I can't keep the last one.

Minning also heard about the Fu character a few years ago. She heard that several older brothers had teamed up to rob the fourth master of the Fu character.

Who told him to rob her first, will he be punished this time?

But when Fourth Master came over with a depressed face, Minning didn't show it, and comforted him solemnly.

The new year passed in a blink of an eye, and various banquets were held in the palace, but none of them had anything to do with Minning, so it meant that a few grids gathered for a table on New Year's Eve.

Fourth master and Fujin accompanied the emperor and empress dowager to watch the new year, and they didn't come back until dawn. After returning, they didn't sleep for long, and started to dress up and go to Qianqing palace to congratulate the emperor.

After working hard for two consecutive days, Si Fujin didn't have time to take care of the people in each courtyard, so Minning asked Zhang Qilin for some hard paper.Zhang Qilin reported to the fourth master, and the fourth master asked him to take some flower notes from the study and send them over.

It took a few days for Fourth Master to think of this incident. Looking over, An Gege and her two maids didn't know what the hell they were doing, their faces were covered with notes and they were sitting around the table.

Weird patterns were drawn on each piece of paper on the table, and from time to time a few people could be heard shouting, "Shunzi" and "No".

Fourth master is curious, what are these people playing?

After winking at the two court ladies opposite, threatening them not to expose him, Fourth Master stood behind An Gege and watched.

Bi Ying and Mo Shu played their cards tremblingly.

After the first round, Fourth Master was still a little confused, but he roughly understood that this was a different kind of Leaf Play, only with different patterns and gameplay.

Minning won this round again by relying on the two of them to let the water go. With only two pieces of paper on her face, she happily took two pieces of white paper from the small basket by the table, licked them and patted them on the foreheads.

"Come on, shuffle the cards, continue, let's continue!" Minning shouted excitedly.

It's not easy to have something to pass the time on such a boring day!

When Mo Shu shuffled the cards, Biying glanced behind her from time to time, Minning turned around in confusion, and saw Fourth Master staring at her coldly.