The Agricultural Tycoon of the Red House

Within a month, Jia Zheng had almost nothing left on him except the necessary outfit for going out.He himself was quite puzzled, how could it cost so quickly a few hundred silver to support more than twenty people.Now that Aunt Zhou is in charge of the housekeeper, Jia Zheng complains that Aunt Zhou spent money indiscriminately.

Aunt Zhou was very aggrieved, and while she cried and confessed her innocence, she settled accounts with Jia Zheng.In fact, the overall expenses of the family are small, and they are mainly spent on Jia Zheng.

"Master's travel expenses, seeing friends of Qingke's entertainment... and the birthday of two friends of the master who are officials. If the gift is not shameful, it will cost one or two hundred taels of silver, and the master's preparation is too shabby. It's over."

Aunt Zhou burst into tears as she spoke.

When Aunt Zhou came out with Jia Zheng, she thought she was lucky.Who doesn't think it's a good thing to live alone and be a 'mother of the house'?But as the days passed, she realized how unlucky she was.She used to live in the big courtyard of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. As an aunt, she has more than [-] ready-made maids to serve her. She can eat and use whatever she wants, and it can be delivered to her eyes without hiccupping. She doesn't need her for anything. worry.But here, she has to do everything by herself, and she has to live on a budget. She has already put in a lot of effort to pay attention, but when she turned around, she was scolded by the master!Compared with this, she would rather be oppressed by the second wife above in the Zhen Guogong's mansion.Now the second wife is kind and devoted to Buddha, and she has never bothered to have common knowledge with their humble status.As long as she abides by the rules and doesn't dislike her in front of her wife, her life will be a hundred times better than it is now.

Aunt Zhou felt even more wronged when she thought about it, she lowered her head and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

"Cry, cry, cry, what's the point of crying? I just asked you a few words, and you were wronged. You really are petty!" Jia Zheng frowned unhappily, thinking that Aunt Zhou's status was not good enough, and she couldn't compare to someone from a serious family. atmosphere.

Aunt Zhou lowered her head even more, she remained silent, but felt even more aggrieved.

"I think you don't want to stay here, if you don't like staying here, get out!" Jia Zheng shouted angrily.

Aunt Zhou looked at Jia Zheng with tears in her eyes, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly gave Jia Zheng a big gift, and went away crying.

Jia Zheng vented his anger on the stool in the room for a while, then lay on the bed restlessly, tossed and turned and thought a lot, and fell asleep at some point.Later, when it was getting dark, Jia Zheng woke up from the cold.

Seeing that there is not even a servant girl in the room, but there is a pot of charcoal fire in the middle of the room, but it does not work.Jia Zheng yelled in displeasure, and saw Shu'er and the two maids running in, their bodies still a little dirty.

"What are you doing here?"

"The woodshed is on fire, and the little ones are all busy putting out the fire." Shu'er said.

"It's on fire, why didn't you wake me up?" Jia Zheng frowned.

"It's not a big deal. How can I bother the master. The fire has been extinguished now. The firewood house is so dark that it can't be used. Fortunately, there is an empty house in the mansion."

"Okay, got it, pass the meal quickly." Jia Zheng urged impatiently.

Shu'er replied in embarrassment: "Master, I was busy putting out the fire just now, and the kitchen hasn't had time to cook yet, so I'll hurry."

"Where's Aunt Zhou?" Jia Zheng was a little angry, all on fire, and she was nowhere to be seen.

"Didn't the master ask Aunt Zhou to go back? She took people away half an hour ago, and now half of the people in the house are missing."

"What! She's gone!?" Jia Zheng got up angrily, and hurriedly wandered around the house several times with his hands behind his back.He just scolded casually, how could she take it seriously and really leave!

Shu'er hurriedly suggested that Jia Zheng only let the servants clean the Rongxi Hall in the future, and he really didn't have the energy to take care of other places.As for the current spring, those gardens that need to be taken care of will be left alone.There is not enough manpower at all, and now even Rongxi Hall is struggling to tidy up.

Jia Zheng sighed helplessly and could only nod with a stinky face.It is estimated that after he left Rongxi Hall, the mansion must be full of desolation, as if he lived in a haunted house.

"Master, although there are few people here, we have a lot of chores up and down. When Aunt Zhou returns, there must be someone in charge of the house."

"Just her." Jia Zheng casually pointed to a maid in the room.

The servant girl's expression suddenly became terrified, she knelt down with a plop, and cried to Jia Zheng that she was not capable.

Jia Zheng scolded her twice, then pointed at another maid, and that maid's reaction was the same as the previous one.

Jia Zheng didn't understand why he didn't want such a good opportunity?In the past, the servants in the mansion were all vying for power, but now that it was given to them, they were all scared like rats crossing the street.

Jia Zheng was so angry that he finally sent Shu'er to take charge of the matter.

"You don't have to worry about the male and female housekeepers. Anyway, there are only a few people, and you can take care of it alone."

Shu'er nodded cleverly, and happily agreed.But about the money, we still need to make it clear to Jia Zheng in advance.

Jia Zheng was too lazy to listen to these mundane affairs, but impatiently said that he knew that he would spend as little money on entertainment as possible in the future.As for the way to make money, he has no way, and it is even more unlikely that he will go to Zhen Guogong's mansion to ask for it. At worst, he will not go out during this period of time and endure it for a month or two. When Jiamu's heart softens, he will naturally send someone to him. Send money.

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Township government.

Jia Amnesty has been busy these two days, chasing Jia Lian every day.After Jia Lian got up and bid farewell to Jingxin and his son, Jia Amnesty chased after Jia Lian, pestering Jia Lian to ask the truth about King Jing's fall.That day he saw with his own eyes that after King Bei Jing fell down, Cheng Rixing led people to clean and dry the stone steps.

Jia She felt that there was a mystery in it, and wanted to use it in the book. When he asked Cheng Rixing, he was a loyal man and would never tell.Jia Amnesty can only go after Jia Lian.

Jia Lian didn't say anything, but Jia Amnesty was rude to his son and acted like a scoundrel.Wherever Jia Lian went, he followed him.He followed from home to Zhuangzi, from the field to the field, from the pig farm to the plum garden, and he followed Jia Lian only when he went to the toilet.

Recently busy with spring planting, Jia Lian is a special case. During this period of time, except for reporting on important matters, there is no need to go to Hajj.Because of Jia She's clingy relationship, Jia Lian prefers to enter the palace these two days.As soon as he entered the palace, Jia Amnesty had nothing to do but wait at home foolishly.

The emperor got a lot of benefits because of this.Because every time Jia Lian enters the palace, his hands are not empty, either to give the queen mother a greenhouse peony, or to give him orchids.In this season, the plum blossoms have fallen, and the spring grass is only sprouting, and flowers are rarely seen.The potted plants sent by Jia Lian are all in full bloom, and it makes people happy to look at them.As soon as this person gets old, he especially likes these flowers and plants, the emperor, the emperor, and the queen mother are all in this list.Jia Lian's current behavior is just in their favor.

As for the matter of King Beijing, the emperor didn't ask, and Jia Lian didn't specifically say anything.The monarch and his ministers seem to have a tacit understanding, and they don't mention him at all.

Today, Jia Lian was annoyed by Jia Amnesty to enter the palace again.After admiring the two pots of Emei string he sent, the emperor eagerly wanted to water them.

Despite being hinted at by Eunuch Qi's repeated winks, Jia Lian couldn't help but say something to stop him, "Your Majesty, it's not suitable for watering now, as you can see the soil is still wet. Orchids are delicate, so be extra careful when growing them, don't dry them or water them. If you pour it, it will be poured."

Eunuch Qi raised his heart, slandering Jia Lian and talking too much.The emperor will not do everything by himself, today is just a whim, wanting to pour water once.Look at him, preaching again.

Eunuch Qi was really helpless, and silently sweated for Jia Lian.

"That's how it is. It's no wonder that the ancient weir unicorn that I raised when I was young died a long time ago. I still don't understand what happened. It turned out that the watering was wrong. It's a pity that none of the people around me have reminded me. It's a pity that you weren't there at the time, if you were there, that orchid..."

The emperor twirled his beard, with a look of regret on his face, and he could see that the orchid was of extraordinary significance to him.

The emperor fell silent, and everyone else in the room followed suit.Everyone followed the emperor's direction, consciously brewing in a faintly sad atmosphere.

"It's better to use water for fish farming, the flowers bloom beautifully!" Jia Lian suddenly said excitedly while still focusing on the orchids.

"Ah, is that so?" The emperor withdrew his thoughts in a trance, turned his head and saw Jia Lian blinking at Lanhua without knowing it, and couldn't help laughing.Sometimes it's not bad to have such a "stupid" by your side.

The monarch and his ministers then moved to the imperial garden.

The emperor took a special look at Jia Lian, and offered to ask, "Shui Rong hasn't entered the palace for a long time, and I don't know what's going on with him?"

"He fell down at the gate of Chen's Baihui Building, and fell very hard. Chen accompanied him back to the mansion to see the doctor. He was fine, except that his face was a little scratched. It may be inconvenient to face Shengyan in a short time. " Jia Lian knew that the emperor was asking the question knowingly, so he satisfied him and gave him an explanation.

"You don't care about it?" the emperor asked with a smile.

Jia Lian said blankly, "I have already expressed my concern."

"Why do you care?" the emperor asked earnestly.

"Give him a basket of fruit." Jia Lian replied stiffly.

The emperor raised his eyebrows: "That's all?"

"That's all." Jia Lian blinked, and counted with the emperor with his fingers, "There are tomatoes, oranges, grapes, courgettes, and walnuts and sesame seeds, etc. These foods are good for removing scars."

"Oh? It's hard to bother you so much." The emperor smiled for a while, thinking that this basket of fruit probably wouldn't do much to remove the scars.But in early spring, it is not easy to get these fruits.

"It's difficult for your family's fruit to be stored until now, and the palace may not have all these." The emperor sighed.

"Grapes and the like can't be stored for that long, but I store them in cans, which is not bad. If the Holy Majesty is interested, I still have more than a dozen cans at home, and I will ask someone to bring them for you to taste?" Jia Lian asked.

The emperor suddenly remembered the canned meat and vegetables that Jia Lianzhi sent to the Northwest Army to transport grain, "Yes, last time I heard you mention some canned food storage, I have never had a chance to taste it myself. Don't wait to turn around, I just brought it today Let me see and see."

About half an hour later, Eunuch Qi served canned peaches, strawberries and grapes with soup and water in a small porcelain bowl filled with delicate flowers.

The emperor scooped it out with a spoon and took a sip. It was sweet, with a fruity aroma, and it was delicious to chew. Although it was cooked, it was not soft and rotten. The taste was moderate, suitable for all ages.For a diet with more meat and less vegetables in early spring, it is really fresh and refreshing to be able to taste this thing suddenly.

"Well, it's delicious! Hurry up and share some with the Queen Mother."

The emperor was coaxed to be happy, and he was satisfied with Jia Lian's opinion.I also heard him talk about the hybrid rice seeds that he started to breed this spring. Although he didn't understand the specific process, he finally understood it. After the seeds are bred, they will be more productive when planted, and it is very likely to solve most of the problems. Food and clothing problems in some areas.The emperor was naturally happy, and the happiest thing about being the king of a country was that the people could eat and clothe themselves with him.

"Since it's a good thing, you can do it with confidence. If you encounter any problems, just ask the prime minister and a few senior scholars to discuss it, and just say that I personally agree. No matter what you ask, let them follow you." The emperor laughed. After drinking the bowl of canned peaches and saying goodbye to Jia Lian, he happily went to the emperor and queen mother to please her.

As for the fall of the king of Beijing, the emperor believed that it was a water-soluble problem. It is impossible for Jia Lian, who is devoted to farming, to play tricks on a county king.Thinking that Shui Rong might be plotting against his favorite minister, the emperor felt very upset, and turned around and urged the prime minister to investigate this matter clearly.

When Jia Lian's carriage reached the depths of Donghua Street, it was suddenly blocked by people.This group of people is dressed in brocade clothes, they are imposing, and their actions are irresistible. Jia Lian must be invited to go with them.

So Jia Lian met Shui Rong in the private room of a small inn nearby.

It's really haunting!

Jia Lian sat down and let Shui Rong have something to say.

"Don't worry, the king invited you here today, and I just want to ask you one thing." As soon as Shui Rong spoke, an irregular round scab on his cheek jumped, "How did you escape from me and me?" The eldest prince's eyes, send a message to the palace?"

"Pigeon." Jia Lian simply finished his answer. Seeing that Shui Rong was still puzzled, he couldn't help but sneered, "Do you think I was unprepared when you tripped over my feet again and again?"

Shui Rong carefully recalled the situation at that time, Jia Lian went to the other garden under the close supervision of his people, there could be no mistake.The only one who had a chance to get pigeons was Jia Lian's servant, Xing'er, who sent Xing'er back to the house to pass a message of safety.I didn't expect that just this one would give their master and servant an opportunity to take advantage of it.

Shui Rong frowned, clenched his hands behind his back secretly, gritted his teeth and asked with a smile, "Now, how do you plan to deal with me?"

He didn't believe that Jia Lian could take today's events into account.

Jia Lian cast a sideways glance at the guards guarding the door with a very murderous look.