Farming and teaching across different worlds

The corners of Mu Xuanzi's lips twitched when he explained the information in detail on the principle of power. In this way, he still made money.

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The next day happened to be a ten-week holiday, so Ji Xiuran took the materials he had prepared to visit Gongsun Zizhan.

Speaking of which, these should have been delivered a long time ago, but they were delayed by employment and other matters, and later waited for the arrival of the craftsmen transferred from Yunzhou, so they waited until now.

Now there is no need to keep the relationship between the two of them secret, so Ji Xiuran directly sent a greeting card to Gongsun's old house.

When Gongsun Zizhan received the call letter, he immediately sent someone to send a reply letter to Ji Xiuran, and agreed on a time for the visit.

When Ji Xiuran came to Gongsun's mansion in his own carriage, there were already people waiting there to welcome him.

Ji Xiuran looked at the housekeeper who saluted and greeted him, looked at the well-trained servants who placed his carriage, smiled gently, and looked up at the bluestone steps and the majestic black gate, all of which showed the rich heritage of a century-old family.

Ji Xiuran couldn't help sighing in his heart, then he followed the butler and entered Gongsun's house.

Walking in the corridor, Ji Xiuran could clearly see every plant and tree in the yard. Ji Xiuran couldn't help turning his head to look over it. Although the scenery was unassuming and luxurious, it made people feel just right.

It can be said that every step is a view, and it is pleasing to the eye everywhere.

The housekeeper who was walking in front noticed Ji Xiuran's eyes looking at the scenery of the courtyard, so he slowed down his pace to let him see more clearly, and explained a few words from time to time.

Ji Xiuran naturally felt his kindness, and thanked him with a gentle smile.

After a while, they came to the gate of a side courtyard, the housekeeper stopped, bowed to Ji Xiuran, and said: "The young master is waiting for the adults in the water pavilion, and the young ones will send the adults here."

Ji Xiuran looked up at the yard this time, thanked the housekeeper, and walked in.

Once you enter, you will feel the difference here. The flowers and plants are luxuriant, with a touch of water vapor, and the cool wind hits, which is even more refreshing.

Ji Xiuran felt the refreshing cool breeze before walking inside.

You won't get lost along Qingshi Road.

After walking for a while, we saw a water pavilion standing by the lake.

Walking over, he saw Gongsun Zizhan sitting there alone, with a whole set of tea sets on the table in front of him, and a pot of water boiling on a small red clay stove beside him.

Seeing this situation, Ji Xiuran smiled lightly, walked over quickly, and said, "I didn't expect Brother Gongsun to be so leisurely and elegant."

During the conversation, he happened to walk to the table. Gongsun Zizhan looked up at him, smiled warmly, and invited him: "Xiu Ran, please sit down. I have been waiting for a long time for my brother."

Ji Xiuran bowed and said sorry that he was late, and then sat down. Gongsunzi looked at him and said with a smile: "Why Xiuran should be so polite, but it's a coincidence that Xiuran came here today."

After finishing speaking, he picked up the tea set at hand and started to brew. His movements were smooth and smooth, and he said as he moved: "Brother, I'm looking for someone to taste the new good tea. Can Xiuran give it a try?"

After finishing talking, he poured the tea, raised his hand to pick up a cup, put it in front of Ji Xiuran, raised his hand slightly, and said, "Xiuran, please."

Ji Xiuran sat opposite him, watching his movements with interest, and when he saw Gongsun put in front of him, he motioned for himself to taste it, Dang even thanked him, picked up the tea, put it under his nose, smelled it, He just took a sip, and then praised: "The taste is slightly astringent, but the aftertaste is long, full of fragrance, it is really good tea, and such good tea can only be drunk at Brother Gongsun."

Gongsun Zizhan heard his praise, smiled slightly, and said modestly: "Xiu Ran is overrated."

Ji Xiuran laughed, and said: "Brother Gongsun, why should you be modest, even if it is the same tea, without Brother Gongsun's superb tea making skills, you can't brew such a delicious tea, so Ji's words are absolutely not exaggerated."

Gongsun Zizhan heard this, shook his head with a smile, and said helplessly, "You, it's still the same. Brother, I think I can't beat you."

Seeing him like this, Ji Xiuran also showed a narrow smile, and then said casually: "Since this is the case, then I hope that the eldest brother will take care of us in our future cooperation."

After speaking, he took out the previously prepared materials from his arms, put them on the case table, and pushed them in front of Gongsun Zizhan.

Gongsun Zizhan's eyes lit up, and he showed a knowing smile. He picked up the information and looked at it. After reading it, he looked at Ji Xiuran with a gentler look and said, "I didn't expect that the information Xiuran gave is so detailed. For brother Here, I will replace wine with tea, and thank Xiuran." After speaking, he picked up his teacup, and cupped his hands in Ji Xiuran's direction, with a solemn expression on his face.

Seeing him like this, Ji Xiuran immediately waved his hands and said, "Brother Gongsun, why is this? Ji is just doing what he should do, and besides these, I also brought a skilled craftsman from Yunzhou. Brother Gongsun wants to thank me, When will I be thankful?"

After finishing speaking, he blinked and laughed, and then continued: "And I also lent my best ship designer to Brother Gongsun, so how should I count these things? It’s so clear, besides, Ji has benefited a lot from giving these things to Brother Gongsun, so let’s not say thank you or anything.”

Hearing this, Gongsun Zizhan showed a sincere smile on his face, and said with admiration: "Xiu Ran is really open-minded, he is not as good as a brother."

Hearing his praise, Ji Xiuran smiled heartily, and said: "Brother Gongsun don't praise me like that again, Ji is ashamed. If Brother Gongsun is really upset, then manage the business well and treat my people well."

After hearing this, Gongsun Zizhan laughed uncontrollably, and stopped after a while. He looked at Ji Xiuran with a smile on his face, and said, "Don't worry, Xiuran. I promise you, brother, that I will never treat them badly."

After hearing this, Ji Xiuran nodded in satisfaction, picked up his teacup with a smile, and said, "In that case, I'll toast Brother Gongsun."

Gongsun Zizhan also picked up his teacup and agreed with a smile.Afterwards, the two stopped talking about official business, and just had a pleasant chat over tea, which can be described as a joy for the host and guest.

Chapter 150

When the ten-day break was over, Ji Xiuran brought his own people to the household department.

Previously, the Minister of the Household Department received the emperor's order, knowing that he must fully cooperate with Ji Xiuran's work, knowing that he would arrange many people to enter the Household Department, so he allocated all the seven houses on the west side of the west wing to Ji Xiuran, and asked him to arrange what he brought. manpower.

Because these rooms used to be used before, after they were assigned to Ji Xiuran, they had to be vacated for him. Dozens of people from the household department had to mobilize all of them because of this matter, increasing their workload a lot, which made them feel rather nervous Resentment.

As a result, before Ji Xiuran took office, these small officials from the household department had some complaints about him, the new servant.

When Ji Xiuran brought people to the household department, he felt that the atmosphere was not right.Although he only came here to report with Master Shangshu, he could clearly feel the difference in the atmosphere at this time.

Ji Xiuran raised his eyes and scanned the people in the yard, and when he saw those whom he swept away, they all avoided his sight, walked away quickly in silence, and frowned.

At this time, You Fu who followed behind him noticed that he had stopped, and his expression was not right, so he stepped forward and asked, "Master, what are your orders?"

Only then did Ji Xiuran withdraw his gaze, regained his calm expression, and said calmly: "It's okay, let's go to the room and settle down first." After speaking, he walked towards the west wing, Youfu responded and followed , the people behind quickly followed.

After Ji Xiuran arrived at the place and settled the people down, he called Li Ran and the other three, and ordered them to bring the account books of the last year from the household department, and reorganize and check them.

Then he found You Blessed and ordered, "Go around the yard and see what they are talking about."

Youfu saluted and left.

Only then did Ji Xiuran pick up the documents sent by Mr. Shang Shu and look at them.

After a while, Youfu came back from the outside with a worried expression, walked towards Ji Xiuran, and replied: "Master, I went around the yard and heard some bad things about the master."

After hearing this, Ji Xiuran looked away from the official document with a calm expression, and said lightly, "As expected."

Ever since he was entrusted with an important task by the emperor and promised to bring his own staff to enter the household registration, he was ready to be isolated and embarrassing, but he didn't expect it to be so fast.

Thinking of this, he asked calmly, "I don't know what you said?"

Thinking of what he heard before, You Fu replied angrily: "It's not a good thing, why should the master dirty my ears."

Seeing his reaction, Ji Xiuran smiled faintly, and said disapprovingly: "If you don't listen, how will you know the crux of the matter? We will have to work with these people in the future, so we should naturally get along with each other in harmony."

Blessed heard it, and he was taught to respond, and then reluctantly said what he heard before.

Ji Xiuran listened to his words, and did not change his face from the beginning to the end. After Youfu finished speaking, he said calmly: "It's just some rumors. We know the truth, so there is no need to be angry or injustice. You are blessed. By my side, there will be more such slanderous words, I hope you will not show your emotions like today."

You Fu listened to Ji Xiuran's words, thought about it and found it very reasonable, and at the same time realized that he was too excited before, so he answered yes in shame.

After seeing that he understood, Ji Xiuran waved his hand to let him go down first, and sat alone in front of the table, thinking.

Ever since he heard the emperor's will, Ji Xiuran expected that some people would dislike him.