[Red House] Raiders of life

Although Xue Wangshi is a bit soft-hearted and easy to be fooled by others, he is not a bad person, let alone playing black-hearted tricks.After Xue Pan said this, especially Xue Baochai took turns to appease her, and that little thought also came to a rest.Especially when he saw that Xue Pan had obtained the title of son of the eldest son, he felt relieved.As for the matter between Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu, seeing that Xue Baochai was unwilling, she would never force her daughter to be wronged, so she let it go.

It's just that I feel a little embarrassed that I and Wang are sisters, that Baochai and Baoyu failed to make it, and that I don't give them money.Hearing that Xue Panyan said that he had a batch of rockery materials that he could give away for free, he was ecstatic.Isn't it because the Wang family didn't get enough money for the rockery and stone materials?If the money is given directly, the Jia family will inevitably have to work hard to purchase it. This way, it will save the Jia family trouble.

On the second day, Xue Pan was asked to pull the things over.When Wang saw her, she couldn't help feeling frustrated.What she wants is money!But she used rockery and stones as a cover, so it's not easy to talk back now.Seeing that those rockery stones were really good, he took advantage of the opportunity and took them away.

Three days later, Lin Ning joined the Ministry of Horse Industry. He was a doctor of the fourth rank as soon as he took office, and was in charge of the glass business.As soon as the news came out, it took less than half a day to fly out as if it had grown wings.Because it is a project valued by the emperor, the third prince was specially sent to sit in the town.To such an extent, each family can't help but stretch their necks, and secretly mobilize all contacts to inquire.

With the experience of the previous world, Lin Ning moved very quickly.The last time Jia Lian and the third prince were working on this, they inevitably encountered some troubles in selecting the location of the workshop, staffing, and other details, and they only perfected them one by one later.Now Lin Ning got the advantage and saved a lot of things.So the speed is also faster.

Two months later, the first batch of glass came out, and those exquisite and beautiful full-length mirrors that were specially made were still sold at sky-high prices.This made Lin Ning's new project gain a lot of fame. Everyone knows that the new "project team" created by the Ministry of Industry is a poor job with a lot of money.It made many people's eyes red.

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"Sister, what are you doing?" Mrs. Xue was startled when she saw a large handful of banknotes pushed by Mrs. Wang.

"I asked for stone materials from your house before, and I should have settled the bill with you long ago. But you also know that I am building a family-in-law villa over there, and things are busy. You and my sisters don't need to be in a hurry, so this is delayed. I I have been free for two days, and I was planning to send it to you when it happened, and today Baochai girl sent a post to invite some children to enjoy the snow. I sent them here, and I will also give you this bag by the way."

Xue Wangshi refused to accept it, "Sister, those things were originally given to my sister, so how can I ask for my sister's money?"

Wang's heart is also bleeding, there are 8 taels here.It's just that I don't want the child to be caught by the wolf.I didn't see a sixth-rank official who rented a house three months ago. After joining Lin Ning's project team, he has now bought a third-tier yard in the capital.The land in the capital can be described as precious, especially when he bought Tongrenfang in the center of the city.How long has it been, if a year passes...

As long as you get a good job, are you afraid that you won't get the money back?Especially the emperor attaches great importance to this matter now, thinking that the third prince had stayed in the Ministry of Industry before, so he specially sent the third prince to the Ministry of Industry again.If you can show your face in front of the third prince.Their family can also have another layer of security.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang's complexion improved a lot, and she said with a smile: "What's the matter with my sister, how can I really want something from your family? It's still such a large amount of rockery stones. It's just released for sale. In today's Beijing This price is at least tens of thousands of taels.”

Xue Wang hurriedly waved his hands, "There are so many, our family is responsible for this, and we have connections in the south of the Yangtze River, so it doesn't cost much. Even if my sister wants to give it, it doesn't need so much."

Mrs. Wang pursed her lips and smiled, but didn't answer the question. She just stared at the glass window in Mrs. Xue's room and said, "Yo, you've already replaced the glass."

"That's right! Isn't this what our master is doing? It's very convenient. People from the Ministry of Engineering are hired for the production and installation. Not to mention, after using this thing now, you see that the house is It’s bright and windproof, and the cage is on the ground, so it doesn’t feel cold at all.”

Wang's eyelashes trembled, and she twisted the veil with her hands. Nowadays, glass production is limited. Except for those mirrors, the only ones who can use glass windows are the Xue family, except for the emperor and a few powerful princes.Mrs. Wang thought about going to the palace to meet her eldest daughter a few days ago, but the eldest daughter was useless in her room.Seeing the glass now, my eyes are almost red. I really feel that the sunlight shining in is as dazzling as it is.But she still hasn't forgotten her daughter's instruction to make friends with Xue's family, the emperor wants to use Xue's family again.

As Wang thought about it, she held Xue Wang's hand and became more and more intimate, "That's good. We are used to living in Beijing, and we don't feel like this every year. You just came from the south, I'm afraid it's a short time. It's hard to adapt to the weather in Beijing. With this glass, it's just right. Speaking of which, this is also my brother-in-law's skill."

Wang changed the subject, "I heard that the Ministry of Industry made millions of taels from this glass?"

"I don't know about it. There are rumors outside. But according to what the master said, it's almost only the batch of mirrors that made money. The other glasses are closely related to the emperor and the princes."

The batch of mirrors already cost hundreds of thousands, and Wang knew, "That's a lot. Didn't the Ministry of Industry issue a policy, and when the next batch of glass comes out, it will be the turn of outsiders."

Xue Wang smiled, "That's right. I told the master, and the master also said that if my sister's family wants to change the glass windows, you can go to the Ministry of Industry to register your name and pay a deposit in advance. This process is indispensable. The money has to be accounted for. , the master can’t do anything about it, but the master said that you can be arranged in the front group.”

Mrs. Wang hesitated, now this glass is not cheap, if the whole house is replaced, I am afraid that the cost will not be small.Wang looked at the windows of Xue Wang's house again, she didn't believe that Xue's family was settled at the market price with real money.Otherwise, how much money would be earned by changing everything inside and out!

Mrs. Wang took a look at Mrs. Xue and sighed: "You also know that although I am in charge of the house in the mansion, but on the other side of this big house... If everything inside and outside is installed here, it will cost a lot of money. .”

"I heard from the master that if our family follows the rules, it will cost [-] or [-] yuan. Your mansion is bigger than ours, so I'm afraid it will cost more."

Wang exclaimed, "[-]/[-]? My brother-in-law is willing, and even put it in the servant's room. But yes, it's convenient for him to have this."

Isn't this clearly saying that Lin Ning is using public affairs for personal gain?Mrs. Xue felt a little uncomfortable hearing this, shook his head and said: "We have nothing to spend. The master has done a good job, and the emperor wants to reward him. The master doesn't want anything else, so I just mentioned it." Such a request. The emperor did not say whether to install only the main courtyard or all of them. He only said to install it in the mansion. Because the master is now being reused by the emperor, the people from the Ministry of Industry are afraid that they will not be able to do things well, so they installed it everywhere. .Even there is a firewood room. It made the master dumbfounded for a while."

Wang Shi took a breath, and now she had nothing to say.If Lin Ning uses her own relationship, she can get some benefits, but this is a reward from the emperor, she can't say that even her own family is also rewarded, right?

"It's still my brother-in-law who has the ability to win the emperor's eyes. It's a pity that my master is also in the Ministry of Industry. After staying here for more than ten years..." Wang said with a sad face. No matter how talented you are, you have to manage it up and down, and you will please people, otherwise it will be difficult to get ahead. But my master is an upright person, and I hate this kind of thing the most. As for the matter of the glass this time, the master also wants to contribute, but... ..."

Xue Wang frowned, Wang's words sounded like saying that her husband is today because of the Xue family's money management and pleasing the emperor?

"Master is impatient to socialize with other people, but I have to make plans for him. Fortunately, my brother-in-law is in charge of this glass now, and the two families are still relatives, so I will give up this old face and beg you." Wang can't help but take the silver The ticket was pushed to Xue Wangshi's side again.

Only then did Wang Xue finally understand the purpose of Wang's visit today, and she was quite embarrassed, "Sister, it's not that I don't want to help. It's just that I can't take charge of the master's outside affairs. Besides, the master has always done business, and this is a matter of selling an official... ..."

Mrs. Wang interrupted her, "Where are you selling officials and nobles? This money is owed to your family."

Mrs. Xue made it even more difficult, "But so many are too..."

"The extra ones are just for me to buy snacks for Pan'er and Baochai." Seeing that Mrs. Xue wanted to decline again, Mrs. Wang hurriedly said, "You just keep it for now. I will mention it to my brother-in-law later, if my brother-in-law doesn't Just promise."

When Wang said that, Xue Wang refused.Seeing her hesitation, Mrs. Wang took the lead to change the topic, "I heard that Baochai and the other girls have set up a poetry club, and last time they wrote poems, Baochai won the first prize."

Speaking of children, Xue Wang's expression softened instantly, and his face was full of smiles, "Miss Lin is doing well, but she is evenly matched, so she simply tied for first place."

Wang's eyes rolled, "I am liking Baochai more and more. Every lady should be like this, knowledgeable and reasonable. I went to the palace to meet the empress earlier, and the empress said that she intended to invite you into the palace to meet her." It just so happens that there are many things going on in the palace, and now it's the end of the new year, so I can't take care of it. Simply, now that the consecration villa has been completed, we just wait for the empress to come out of the palace on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. You might as well bring Baochai over on that day. Empress That's what it means."

Xue Wang was taken aback for a moment. He had just listened to Wang's words and wanted to take the opportunity to explain Baochai and Baoyu to his colleagues.But Mrs. Wang didn't mention it, only said Concubine Xiande.After all, it is the concubine who is being favored now, and it is an honor to be summoned.Xue Wang thought about it, but did not refuse.

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Mrs. Wang sat for a while, and when she saw that the girls had almost dispersed, she got up and said goodbye.

When Lin Ning came back in the evening, Mrs. Xue Wang carefully told about the bank note, looked at Lin Ning's face and said, "I didn't want it, but my sister should give it to me. I can't refuse it. If it's difficult for the master, I will give it to you." Forget it, I'll talk to my sister later."

Lin Ning glanced at her, and put the banknote into his arms, he was waiting for this day, how could he not want it!

"It's not difficult to do. As relatives, we should help each other. It's just that this year has come to the end of the year, and the workshops have stopped working. We have to wait until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to start work. The meaning of the above is that we plan to add more next year." One workshop, to increase production. In this way, another group of people will have to be transferred. It is inevitable that more people will be in charge of statistics and sales. When the time comes, I will talk to the third prince and arrange One person can still do it.”

Xue Wang's heart relaxed, only when Lin Ning looked at her, she couldn't help feeling a little more joyful, and served Lin Ning more attentively, and brought him a lot of food.After the meal, he personally served tea to Lin Ning to rinse his mouth.Then let's talk about Yuanchun's summoning.

Lin Ning directly put the teacup in his hand heavily on the table, "Stupid! Their noble concubine visits relatives, what are they doing with our family? They ran so loudly that they want everyone in the capital to know that our Xue family is on the way." Are you trying to curry favor with Concubine Xiande?"

Xue Wangshi was taken aback for a moment, but she didn't expect this level.Do they have their own mansion, or are they serious marquises?It's really not good to rush over to see Concubine Xiande on that day.

Lin Ning sighed, "Not only are we not going, but I also think about taking over the two children of the Lin family who live in Jia's mansion."

"Come here? Pick it up on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. I'm afraid it's not good?"

Lin Ning squinted at her, and said: "Just say that Concubine Xiande wants to visit relatives, and I understand that Jia's family is busy, and I am afraid that the two children will cause trouble for them. Also, their surname is not Jia, and many things are inconvenient. On the tenth day of the first month After five years, it will be the assessment of Yanshan Academy. Nuo Geer needs to put in some effort, and it happens to be studying with Paner Tiaoer, and there are people who don't understand. Besides..."

Lin Ning paused, "I received a letter from Brother Ruhai two days ago. After the next year, he will send people to Beijing to live in our house. At that time, you will tidy up the yard."

"what kind of person?"

"Brother Ruhai's staff is also someone he values ​​very much. He will probably bring his family along with him. You can arrange a small courtyard for easy access. They don't live long, about two or three months."

Xue Wang agreed, and Lin Ning continued the topic just now: "Brother Ruhai dragged him to teach Nuo Geer's homework. Come here. Daiyu is the eldest sister, her parents are not here, and she has the responsibility to teach Nuo Geer, so she is naturally worried, so she will come with her."

Lin Ning was resolute. With that said, Xue Wang had nothing to insist on, so he agreed one by one.

In the early morning of the next day, Lin Ning took a stack of banknotes and put them in a box, and asked someone to set up a car and go out. Instead of going to the Ministry of Industry, he went directly to the palace.

Tu Yuanhai flipped through the bank notes and laughed, "It's quite a lot."

Lin Ning replied respectfully: "Bowling Marquis Shi Nai gave 5 taels to find a job for his son. The second wife of the Jia family and his wife are sisters, and asked my wife to transfer 8 taels to me for the sake of the second master Jia Zheng. As for the Wang family ..."

Lin Ning laughed softly, "Wang Ziteng is not in the capital, but let Wang Xin come to Beijing. The first two visits were done in a regular manner. Later, he started to block Pan'er several times with Wang Ren, and drank him several times. Delicious wine The beauties are all hooked, and I want to use this to trap him and get the prescription for glass."

Tu Yuanhai laughed, "No wonder I heard people say that you went to Tianxiang Tower and lost your temper, and you arrested him and beat him up on the spot. How is it now?"

Lin Ning didn't change his face, "The house is closed. I'm not afraid of what he will say, this glass Fangzi Pan'er doesn't know. I'm just afraid that the Wang family will play some other tricks, and Pan'er is caught by others. Plan. After all, there has been such a time in Jinling, and I have to guard against it."

Tu Yuanhai nodded, and tapped his fingers carelessly on the table, "The Wang family is really good at planning. Hmph."

Isn't it a good idea?Others are just looking for vacancies, wanting to make a fortune and at the same time earn a face by taking credit, but he has already figured out a solution.

"Shi Ding didn't look for you?"

"Never."

Tu Yuanhai didn't know whether it was a pity or a blessing, so he said, "He's a good guy." After finishing speaking, he threw the silver ticket to Lin Ning, "Take it. These people, you should take good care of them."

Lin Ning didn't refuse, and accepted it with a smile, "Then you will not be polite." These words seemed to be cheap and good-looking.The emperor acquiesced in accepting bribes.If you don't take this money, you don't take it for nothing.

Shi Nai's son Shi Xiangwen is a dude, Jia Zheng is even more incompetent, Wang Xin is slightly better, and has some tricks, but unfortunately his mind is not pure.These three families are placed on such a big piece of cake, so it's no wonder that there are no troubles.First entrust a heavy responsibility, and wait until things are done unfairly and something goes wrong, then...

This is a pit, a pit specially set up for these companies.

But if it's just corruption and breaking the law, it's not a big mess.Lin Ning thought about it carefully and said, "Your Majesty, I want Wang Xin to arrange to manage the accounts, Shi Xiangwen arranges to go to the auction house, and Jia Zheng arranges to go to the workshop to supervise the work."

Tu Yuanhai froze for a moment, staring at Lin Ning with burning eyes.Lin Ning was not afraid, and continued: "Whether it is the account management side or the auction house, there is not only one person in charge of the workshop. At least three people are arranged by each party in Weichen, and none of the three people have any relatives by marriage. Interest relationship. In this way, at least in the early stage, they can only be greedy for some money at most. And the amount is still limited. In terms of the current management system of Weichen, it is very difficult to get started on this. Let them be greedy for money. When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and it is also a means to lure other families to take the bait. There will not be much money that can be greedy, and it will not hinder the income of the Ministry of Households."

Lin Ning paused for a while and looked at Tu Yuanhai. Tu Yuanhai's expression was unclear, and he just said, "Go ahead."

"Wang Xin is quite capable. If you let him handle the accounts, there won't be any major mistakes. Although Shi Xiangwen is a dude, he has many friends. He can afford money, and he is also a good hand who can spread the word. As for Jia Zheng, he is pedantic and inflexible, so he can't control other things, but the supervisor is still competent."

Tu Yuanhai scoffed, "You can make the best use of everything."

Lin Ning pretended not to hear the sarcasm in Tu Yuanhai's words, and made the best use of it.only……

"In the long run, looking at the profits on the books, Wang Xin will become more and more determined to acquire glass. And he can't touch the workshop, so naturally he will start with Jia Zheng. Jia's family is empty, and it was originally sent by the humble minister. The industry, although they are not well managed, can last for several years at least. However, there is such a thing as the family-speaking villa, which took a lot of money.

Now that the second wife of Jia has sent 8 taels to Jia Zheng to find a vacancy, the Jia family may be in a bit of a difficult time right now.Pian Jia Zheng supervises the work in the workshop and does not take over the business of money.At this time, if the Wang family sent a pillow over, the Jia family would definitely agree.And with Jia Zheng's ability, even in the workshop, he might not be able to get the prescription, at most he could be a sloppy one.The Wang family will definitely let Wang Xin go out in person. "

"However, there are guards around the workshop. Strict inspection is required when entering and exiting. Only all kinds of glassware that have been made, such as vases, cups, mirrors, etc., will be picked up by special personnel from the auction house at regular intervals. Only then can the Wang family have The opportunity is hidden in it to enter the workshop, and the Jia family and historians cover and explore the work of the workshop."

Tu Yuanhai snorted coldly, "It's such a big handwriting, it counted all three families in at once, but do you know what it means once the glass prescription leaks out?"

How could Lin Ning not know the strategy he thought of.If the glass recipes flow out, the business of the imperial court is not the only one. If it blooms everywhere, then what will the imperial court earn.

"Of course I know. It's just that I told the emperor at the beginning that this glass is indeed a profitable business, but the most profitable business is the past three or four years. Now everyone is looking at it. Waiting for rich people to buy it If we have done it, we can’t afford it if we don’t have money. Our earning is also limited. And now the Ministry of Industry’s one-stop operation of this project, even if the emperor knows it, it can be said to be very strict. Everyone knows that glass is now the emperor’s The most important thing. The workshop is guarded layer by layer, airtight. The Wang family will not be so stupid as to break ground unless there is a huge profit."

"Let Wang Xin see the tool of profit from the account book. The Wang family is negotiating with the historians of the Jia family to negotiate the terms and interests. When they enter the workshop, they need to go in many times to get the approximate prescription. It took about three or four years before and after. Now, both the courtiers and the common people know that glass is beneficial to the whole country, and it is a sharp weapon to make the treasury rich. To put it bluntly..."

Lin Ning paused, then lowered his head a little, "Stealing state secrets is tantamount to betraying the country."

This matter can be big or small.As for whether to make him big or small, it all depends on Tu Yuanhai's mood.It just depends on whether he wants to catch them all in one go, and the whole army is wiped out.

Lin Ning couldn't see Tu Yuanhai's expression, but he could feel Tu Yuanhai's pressure layer upon layer.I don't know how long it took before Tu Yuanhai said: "I underestimated you in the past."

Lin Ning hurriedly knelt down, "The humble minister is terrified."

"Lao Jiu is very interested in your glass and the auction house these days. He loves this way the most. Obviously, as a prince, it seems that I have treated him very well. But the means... In the past, Jingli always said that he He is the God of Wealth, and I feel the same way, but compared with you now, his stuff is just a little trouble. I have already agreed to him and asked him to go to the Ministry of Industry to assist you. I just don’t know, would you accept this? apprentice."

Accepted this apprentice... accepted... this... apprentice...

Ya butterfly!What the hell!