Uncle Hong Lou Rong

Chapter 220 It's really difficult!

"Thanks to the guidance of the uncle, and the advice of the sixth master Pian and the fourth master Xiaoqin, I barely figured out the whole story." Looking back now, Lai Sheng couldn't help feeling that Wu Jinxiao's family still knew how to play.With a wry smile, he said, "It turns out that since Master Zhen took charge of the family, the control over Heishan Village has been loosened day by day. Seeing this situation, Wuzhuangtou deducts a little from it every year."

Brother Rong asked the servant girl to bring a cup of hot tea to Lai Sheng, and said with a slight smile, "I think they didn't make too much money when they came to their house."

Lai Sheng nodded and said: "Although there were deductions in the past, the annual rent was still within the reasonable range. It was only these years that the Wu family gradually became bolder. It used to be that the annual rent of 8000 taels was paid in Wuzhuangtou. There are fewer and fewer clasps in your hands."

"Oh? A Heishan village can send 8000 taels of silver every year?" Jia Rong couldn't help squinting her eyes when she heard this.He couldn't help laughing and said, "In the past few years, the money Wu Jinxiao sent didn't exceed 6000 taels."

"That's true. If you look at the lists sent in recent years, you can see the tricks. In the past years, there were also 7000 taels of silver. It has been decreasing year by year. In recent years, it has only been 5000 taels of silver. The rent was reduced by nearly half. Not counting the tree hunting grounds in the nearby mountains, after converting those things, there are tens of thousands of taels of silver per year."

Seeing Lai Sheng sighing, Jia Rong couldn't help taking a sip of hot tea to suppress the anger in her heart.He sneered and said: "The Wu family really knows how to calculate. Ten thousand taels of silver a year, only 5000 taels of silver. It's longer than your Lai family's hands."

Lai Sheng was ashamed when he heard this, but he couldn't refute it, showing a little helplessness.The benefits of the Lai family are actually mostly rewarded by the masters and wives of the two governments.Although there are some conveniences that can be obtained in various things, it is absolutely impossible to make a few thousand taels of silver a year.

Compared with the Wu family, the Lai family really pales in comparison.

Director Lai said awkwardly: "Sixth Master Pian and Fourth Master Xiaoqin originally wanted to transport all the Wu family's greed to the mansion, but the number was really huge, and they were afraid of accidents on the way, so they gave up the idea."

"Huge amount? How big can it be?"

Brother Rong quietly calculated an account in his heart.In the past, the Wu family's petty troubles estimated that the annual embezzlement was no more than a few hundred or thousands of taels. Although he has been greedy a lot in recent years, even if he has been greedy for 5 to [-] taels, it is already as high as the sky.

Lai Sheng stretched out five fingers.

Brother Rong asked, "Fifty thousand?"

Lai Sheng shook his head slightly, and smiled wryly: "I think more than Uncle."

More than fifty thousand?Could it be 50?How is this possible.Jia Rong looked at Director Lai in confusion, and asked, "How much is it? He can't steal 50 taels from a small Heishan village."

"50 taels is certainly not enough, but the Wu family has been stealing and selling trees and wild animals in forest farms and hunting grounds in Heishan Village over the years, and stealing rent money. Rough calculations, it is at least 15 taels. "

"what?"

Hearing that there were at least 15 taels, Jia Rong couldn't help but tremble and couldn't sit still anymore, and stood up from the chair.Since a parasite in the Jia family is several times richer than the Jia family, what is this?They are comparable to He Shen.

Fists clenched tightly.It's all the prodigal property of Jia Zhen, and such a big moth has come out of such a good Ningguo Mansion.No, there is more than one, and the worms in several villages outside Shenjing City must also be counted.If this continues, not to mention the Ningguo Mansion, even if the treasury is changed, it will be short-lived.

He gritted his teeth and asked, "Have you checked the account books of the Wu family?"

Lai Sheng shook his head and said, "Wu Zhuangtou is smart. He has divided several account books for all kinds of money. It is also difficult to check and count the statistics in a short time. That's why the Sixth Master Pian has the calculations. He and his only son were brought back to Shenjing, and the father and son were placed under house arrest in the mansion."

"How dare they, how dare they. 15 taels!" Jia Rong was so angry that she pumped her fists and paced back and forth in the room. The money should have belonged to the Ningguo Mansion, but now it was stolen by the Wu family, who was in charge of the rent. go. 15 taels is not a small amount, even the Ningrong and Rongfu cannot afford 15 taels of silver now.

There was a cold light in his eyes, and he asked, "Where are the father and son of the Wu family in the mansion now?"

Mr. Lai said: "The two are temporarily living in the lower room in the east courtyard of the front hall, but they have been honest these days and have never left the house."

"Honest? If all the honest people in the world were like Wu Jinxiao, the world wouldn't be in total chaos." Jia Rong sneered, even if she wanted someone to suppress the Wu family father and son.

Manager Lai smiled bitterly, but stopped answering.

Jia Rong thought for a moment, thinking that the money had been swallowed up, so naturally she would go to the Wu family to get it all back.It's just that such a large sum of money was transported from the Beiliao area, which is too eye-catching.If someone cuts you off halfway, there is nowhere to ask someone to reason.

Brother Rong was thinking about his future plans, how to arrange the money in Heishan Village, and how to deal with Wu Jinxiao and his son.Boss Lai, who suddenly saw him, stammered, dissatisfied: "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Director Lai leaned down slightly, lowered his head and reminded in a low voice: "The uncle also promised the sixth master Pian and the fourth master Xiaoqin to share [-]% of the money collected from Heishan Village to the two masters."

Damn... almost forgot about this matter. 15% of 5000, wouldn't it be [-] taels?

Manager Lai said worriedly, "How should we deal with this matter?"

Brother Rong thought for a moment, and then made a decision in an instant.He said lightly: "Since it is something that has been promised, it is natural that you cannot go back on it. What about 5000 taels? They deserve it."

Hearing this, Lai Sheng couldn't help showing a surprised expression on his face.That's 5000 taels, not 500 taels, and even 500 taels is not a small amount.

Just send it away?
Brother Rong chuckled, and said again: "They deserve it. Manager Lai has worked so hard this time, and naturally he will not forget your contribution. Now that the New Year is approaching, Manager Lai is still in charge of the mansion. "

Not only did he want to give away the 5000 taels, but he also wanted to give it away so vigorously that everyone knew about it.I just want to tell everyone that even a little silver from Ningguo Mansion should not be taken away, but as long as things are done well, tens of thousands of taels of silver can be rewarded.Of course, Jia Fan and Jia Qin really wanted to get the money, so it wouldn't be that simple.

The 15 taels that Wu Jinxiao embezzled from ink had not yet been sent to Ningguo Mansion.Jia Rong didn't see the income herself, so how could she spend money outside.

Lai Sheng responded with a bitter smile.He really didn't expect that Uncle Rong would be so generous and really wanted to give it away.Even the one who has committed crimes and meritorious deeds will be rewarded.

Shang Rong really did something wrong.

With one careless move, everything was lost, almost completely ruined by Shang Rong.

Ugh……

Director Lai thought of the Wu family father and son again, and couldn't help sighing secretly.The Wu family stretched their hands too far, and they were greedy too much.When the head of the Ningguo Mansion looked at Jia Rong again, the expression in his eyes gradually changed.Based on Mr. Lai's decades of experience, it can be seen that Uncle Rong's intention is to set up a prestige and establish rules, and at the same time win people's hearts.

Uncle Rong actually used 5000 taels to win people's hearts. In the future, the eighth house of Jia's family in Shenjing will not be able to follow Uncle Rong's lead.Killing two birds with one stone, even if the empress of the Xifu came back, she might not have the prestige of Uncle Rong.

Whoever can give real benefits, everyone will listen to him.

Manager Lai had a premonition: The Jia family is about to change.

The next day, Jia Rong did not immediately go to Wu Jinxiao and his son.He first went to Yingtian Mansion in Shuili to put up a sign. Fortunately, there were a lot of acquaintances in the yamen.Brother Rong didn't need to get to know him again, and what made him even more excited was that the old river worker was there.

"When did the old man come here?" Brother Rong asked happily.He thought that he would take care of all the affairs of the Gyeonggi camp in the future.

"The Thirteenth Lord was worried that Lord Rong would not be comfortable in the Yamen, so he specially called the old man back from Jiangnan." The old river worker laughed twice, "I will ask the Lord and Field Envoy to take care of him in the future."

"The old man was joking. Although the boy has served as a camp envoy, he still needs to ask the old man for advice on many matters." Brother Rong sighed, and he has acquaintances to handle things easily, so that he will not have to come to Liwei again when he runs here. trip.At the same time, he also knew that when King Zhongshun called the old river worker, on the one hand, he was worried that he would not be able to control the situation, and on the other hand, he was afraid that if he played too crazy, he would bring disaster to the prime minister's water conservancy camp.

Old He Gong waved his hand with a smile, and brought a lot of blueprints from the table next to him.He smiled and said, "Your Excellency Camp Field Envoy, you have to take a closer look. The above calculations are the next camp field missions in all parts of the capital."

My grandma, how much does this cost?
Jia Rong's eyes widened, looking at the thick stack of drawings.Holding on to hope, he asked, "Have the waterways and fields in various places been patrolled and inspected? Is there a high-low bitmap and a preset map of the waterways?"

The old river worker showed a simple and honest smile, and said, "Although there are old maps, they haven't done any survey."

Dry!
Brother Rong glanced resentfully.

How much time will it take to investigate each place on the spot?Don't even think about resting next year.

Turned over gently.

What the hell?
It reaches Tanggu Bohai Sea in the east and Jinmen and Langfang in the west.run so far?Could it be that I can't go home again.

Brother Rong's upper lip couldn't help shaking.The Thirteenth Master is really inconsiderate. There are two pregnant women in the family.

Don't go.

Brother Rong carefully looked at the things that the Water Conservancy Farm needs to do next year, and the more he looked at it, the more depressed he felt.Did King Zhongshun regard himself as a buffalo envoy, thinking that Uncle Rong had inexhaustible strength?

Even a bison wants to rest. Are you really not afraid of exhaustion?How many people will be sad if the energy is exhausted.

On this day, Jia Rong had been busy all day, and the night was completely dark before returning home on snow.

"Why did the Yamen leave so many things behind?" Qin Keqing said softly, and asked Xiao Que'er and Xiang Ling to hold Master Rong's head. "Uncle returned to the capital, why are there more things than before?"

Brother Rong squeezed his eyes and enjoyed it.He said politely: "I just returned to Beijing, and it's the end of the year, so there are naturally many things to hand over. After a few days, it will be Chinese New Year, and then I can rest for a while."

Since the former Ming Dynasty, the holidays of officials in the DPRK and China have been reduced again and again.Even in the Great Yan Dynasty, the "excellent" traditions of the previous Ming Dynasty were inherited, and other redundant holidays were even cut off.

As a result, officials in the DPRK and China only have more than 20 holidays throughout the year, and most of these 20 days are concentrated in the first month.In addition to sick leave, there is only rest when family members are in mourning.

No wonder the brothers and masters of the Jia family didn't want to be officials in the court, and some even donated their official positions and refused to take up the post.

Working continuously for 340 days a year is not something ordinary people can afford.

Brother Rong felt the warmth in the hands of Xiao Que'er and Xiangling's second daughter, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.After coming back from such a tiring trip, I really don't want to do anything.

He didn't want to see Wu's father and son.The Xifu didn't want to go to visit either.

Just want to lie down!

On the early morning of the [-]th day at the end of the year, the Wu family father and son who lived in the servant's room couldn't bear it anymore.He took the initiative to find Manager Lai Sheng, and wanted to ask to see Uncle Rong.

"You can't help it?" Brother Rong chuckled, curled his lips and said, "Today is the year-end festival of Shenjing Bafang, so I don't have time to take care of them."

The year-end festival represents the passing of the old year and the arrival of the new year. This ceremony is extremely important for any family in this world.Although there are other families who will not have such a grand battle like the Ningrong and Rongfu, they will definitely not miss this ceremony.

Jia Rong glanced at Lai Sheng, and said politely: "Let's prepare for the big sacrifice first, and send someone to invite all the masters of the West Mansion, and don't forget the masters of each house. The auspicious time is coming, and other things will wait until after the great sacrifice. Say it again."

This year's year-end festival, Jia Jing finally walked out of the clean room where he stayed for a year.

Jia Rong also had a little leisure.

After the banquet, Jia Fan and Jia Qin took the initiative to find them.

"Brother Rong..."

"Uncle Pan, Brother Qin, I'm sorry to trouble you this year." Brother Rong couldn't help laughing when he saw the joy on the faces of these two people. "After the new year, I have to ask Uncle Pan and Brother Qin to go to Heishan Village again. After finding out the situation of the Wu family, we will definitely not break our promise."

Jia Qin giggled, her long shoehorn face showing a wretched look.

"Save it, save it."

Jia Fan was more stable than Jia Qin, nodded and smiled, "We're all a family, don't talk about troublesome things. Brother Rong has any errands in the future, just ask, I will definitely not postpone it."

"Uncle Pian is serious." Although Jia Rong said so, she was very satisfied in her heart.With a laugh, he said: "Although the matter in Heishan Village has not been resolved, the Ningguo Mansion is willing to give 1000 taels for the hard work of Uncle Pan and Brother Qin this year. When Uncle Pan and Brother Qin come to Heishan Village next year , and then we will settle the accounts."

When Jia Fan and Jia Qin heard that they could get money, it was still 500 taels per person, and both of them narrowed their eyes.They also knew that the money from Heishan Village had not been sent to Ningguo Mansion, and they had to go to Heishan Village if they wanted to get the money.Now that the Ningguo Mansion has paid a part of it first, how could it be unhappy.

Jia Qin happily said: "Save it, save it. After the spring next year, I will go to Heishan Village with Uncle Pian."

After hearing this, Jia Rong couldn't help looking at Jia Jing who was at the front of the hall.With a chuckle, he said: "There is no rush to go there. There is a big battle in Heishan Village, and the silver won't grow wings and fly."

Let the two go to get the silver and keep the account books.On the first day of the new year, because Lin Ruhai's father and daughter were alone in Shenjing, the Jia family invited the Lin's father and daughter over.

Seeing Lin Daiyu looking at her from a distance, Jia Rong couldn't help feeling: "It's really difficult!"

(End of this chapter)