Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 256 4.52 Yan Ling does whatever you want
Volume Four

4.52 Yan Ling does whatever you want
That night, Zhou Yang's temporary residence was in the back house of Qianhu Yamen.

"Brother Zhou, things can't be solved in one day. Even if you want to make progress, you can't force yourself to do the impossible, right?" In the study, Zhao Qiying put a cup of tea on the table with a smile and glanced at the books on the desk. The letter said, "Even if Mrs. Xue starts preparations now, there is no hope that it will be completed in three to five days."

"I just didn't expect to encounter such a problem." Zhou Yang smiled wryly, relieved the brush in his hand, hugged the girl on his lap and said, "It's really... limited by the times!"

How long does it take for modern society to provide uniforms for less than 700 people?It may be a bit more troublesome in counties and cities, but in prefecture-level cities and above, just find a larger military labor insurance store and it can be provided in three days at most; even if it is customized on a temporary basis, it will last for half a month!
It is precisely because of this fixed thinking that Zhou Yang has not considered this issue at all; then again, this should not be his consideration. Can the imperial army be issued with military uniforms?Isn't that a joke?But here we are!
"Brother Zhou, don't worry. Mrs. Xue must have received the letter and will prepare all the necessary things soon. Anyway, it will only take a month." Zhao Qiying accepted Ailang's long kiss with a smile, and continued after a while, " Is it possible that this is still a problem with the Xue name?"

"This is really a fucking problem." Even though he had known about it for several days, Zhou Yang couldn't help but cursed, "That bitch should be lucky that she's not here now, otherwise I would definitely beat her Don’t even think about sleeping lying down!”

"Brother Zhou!" Zhao Qiying's cheeks were slightly red and she gave him a gentle hammer. "Mrs. Xue is the biological mother of the Xue family's sister. You should be careful when you talk outside!"

This is really not because Zhou Yang is stingy or impatient, but because he has never expected that Wang Shuying also inherited the short-sightedness of the girls in the Wang family, and those advanced spinning jenny machines, flying shuttle looms, etc. This girl didn't take the textile equipment seriously at all, leaving it all in the warehouse to gather dust!

Naturally, the problem with military uniforms was not discovered just now, but was exposed on the first day of training in the camp. He didn't pay much attention to it. Anyway, according to his idea, wasn't it just a little fabric and a group of female workers?As a result, when he went to the local Xue Zihao office to inquire, he found out that things were far from as simple as he thought.

Xue Zihao has long given up the business of rough goods such as coarse cloth and cotton, which is not very profitable, and has turned all its energy to the more profitable southern goods, porcelain, silk, embroidery and other goods. Anyway, as long as the goods are collected in Jiangnan, and then packed Ship it to the north, or even send it to Nanyang and hand it over to the red-haired sea merchant. The rest is just waiting for the money to be collected. Why bother with a business that doesn't make money?
This is still talking about trade, what about production?At the beginning, he tried his best to deceive. No, he persuaded brothers Xue Tu and Xue Xun to engage in technology research and development. The final result is now the absolute pillar of the Xue family, sun-drying salt, small blast furnace ironmaking and shipbuilding, but there is one more thing, because no Even if it is considered a big one, it has been ignored, and that is the improvement of textile technology.

Originally, according to the plan, the eldest family member of the Xue family should control the salt production and iron smelting, while the second family member of the Xue family should control shipbuilding and maritime trade. In this way, the second family member suffered a huge loss, and the textile technology was given to Xue Xun as compensation; but because Xue Xun After Tu's unexpected death, the second family member of the Xue family now took control of all the core industries, so he handed over the textiles to the first family member, Wang Shuying.

Zhou Yang mentioned it at that time, but he didn't expect that this girl was completely satisfied with the status quo because of the huge trade profits brought by the north-south logistics. She didn't think much of a large-scale and intensive industry like textiles, so she ignored her. , the so-called "technology" has also been thrown into the warehouse, and even the masters of research and development are still doing general work.

In other words, the so-called "catalyst for the industrial revolution" he created was basically in vain; even salt and iron smelting are now valued not because of technology, but because these two things are so damn profitable!
Will we give up production when we get money from trade?What's so strange about this? Modern society plays more fancy games. When making movies, they will make popular dramas. Anyway, there will always be idiots paying the money, and acting skills will be sidelined. When the virtual economy makes money, it will give up the real industry, and there is no way to open a factory. The stock market is quick to harvest money. As for starvation without products, the rich will not be hungry anyway, so they will die next time!
Fortunately, the production of matchlocks and artillery was not delayed. Xue Xun has now engraved the principle of "carrying business with a sword" in his bones and will never forget it. Miyakojima has also not slackened at all in terms of flintlock guns and new ships. This is also It brought great convenience to Zhou Yang; but the heavy artillery and special warships he specifically mentioned at the beginning were
"Okay, I will pay attention." Zhou Yang shook his head helplessly. He knew that it was useless to rush this kind of thing. He could only solve the immediate problem first before further development. "I wrote a letter a few days ago to ask Jinling to Find a way to buy a batch of cheesecloth, dye it according to the imperial court's military uniform regulations, and then transport it here. We will organize female workers to make the clothes. After the goods arrive, they will have to work hard. But these days, I see you are not idle either. What are you busy with? Woolen cloth?"

"Brother Zhou, have you forgotten? At the beginning, you told me that my little sister would be your eyes and ears." Zhao Qiying replied with a gentle smile, "Of course, this inquiry cannot be just asking someone for information, there must be some arrangements. , I have been busy buying a large courtyard these days and opened it in the name of the Zhongyuan Escort Bureau branch.

When the time comes, we can recruit some people and spread them out. I dare not say if there are too many. It will not be difficult to ensure that the Wuchang Prefecture's informants are in the area. However, it will take time, ranging from half a year to a year. Anyway, there are not so many things to do now; when the time comes, You can train a group of manpower no matter what. Even if you are transferred one day, the worst thing you can do is stay here and bring the backbone with you, so that you can spread out the situation. "

"Qiying, thank you for your hard work." Zhou Yang hugged his sister tightly in gratitude.

"What's the trouble? I want to thank you for giving me such an opportunity." Zhao Qiying leaned into Ai Lang's arms with a smile, and Zhenzhen rested her head on Ai Lang's chest. "The world in the world is not very good to women. Walking in the world is even worse." I am used to seeing all kinds of troubles. Not to mention anything else, I just say that I am staying in a hotel to be a prostitute. If I am not careful, I might get myself into it.

This is especially true for many things. A man can solve the problem with a few words and a drink, but we sisters have to draw our swords. When my father, second uncle, and third uncle were acting as escorts, many paths were originally open, but if it were replaced by us The sisters can only renegotiate or even win. Brother Zhou, as you said at the beginning, who is really willing to live this kind of life? "

"No wonder you were so efficient when I asked you to find a few female experts to be the bodyguards of the nursing home." Zhou Yang smiled and nodded, "That's right, no matter what era it is, it's okay for a woman to do general work, but once she encounters competition In the sex industry, the effort and even the price required will be doubled or even tenfold." "Yes, being able to become a bodyguard in the inner courtyard is a day that many sisters in the world dream of." Zhao Qiying said with a wry smile, "In the backyards of many big families, We all have aunts like this; this is not bad, many people are willing to disregard their shame and shame for comfort, and there are many so-called 'females' in the world, who are essentially the same as the girls in the building."

"Okay, don't think about these things. In fact, things that don't care about shame are not only found in Jianghu." Zhou Yang smiled and comforted, but what came to mind was the group of people who wrote "nun" and pronounced "technician" in Mantouan. "Professionals, "Now that I have you, can I still make your hard work go in vain?"

"Brother Zhou is right." Zhao Qiying nodded with a smile, "Thanks to you, I can save a lot of trouble. The Zhongyuan Escort Agency seems to have a big business, but in fact everyone knows that there is no successor. No matter what the three sisters are, we are still in the world. It is not a place that women can support.

Originally, my father's intention was to recruit an heir, but you also understand that no real talent would be willing to bear the title of 'son-in-law'. Mr. Cai would never agree to such a condition if it were not for the decline of the Cai family; What's more, as you know, second sister, she is not the person who can hold up the family. "

"So?" Zhou Yang had already vaguely guessed what the girl meant, "What do I need to do? But I can promise you anything if you don't go too far."

"Brother Zhou, my little sister is bold, can you allow it?" Zhao Qiying hesitated for a moment and then said softly, "Our son has a surname of Zhao? I know this will make it difficult for you, and I am not in the same situation as Sister Dongfang, but now The Zhao family has indeed reached a critical juncture, if..."

"That depends on you." Zhou Yang smiled evilly and hugged her tightly, biting his ear and said, "It's not difficult for our son to be named Zhao, but if there is only one son, how do you want me to accept it? As the saying goes, 'Unfilial piety is most serious if there are three of them and no descendants. ’, you can’t just give birth to one with the surname Zhao, leaving me with no support under my knees, right?”

"." Zhao Qiying was speechless and rolled her eyes at him angrily, "Brother Zhou, being able to serve you in this life, Qiying admits, is the greatest blessing; however, my little sister is also a woman, and she will not dislike having her man around her. Other women, no matter what, I promise you!"

"Promise what?" Zhou Yang looked at a blank face, and naturally he was poisoned in the end, "Ouch!"

"Yan Ling. It's up to you!" Zhao Qiying couldn't help but bite someone, "I don't know if our sisters committed evil in the past life, and you will do it in this life; with the two of us, you don't have to worry anymore, right? ?Besides, it’s not like you don’t have other sisters around you, so how can you feel empty at your knees?”

"This is not enough!" Someone would not be satisfied with the snack that was his own. He would definitely ask for more food, so he lowered his head again, bit the girl's ear and muttered.

"You -" Zhao Qiying became angry and was about to break free from Zhou Yang's arms, but was hugged by someone who was already on guard and unable to run away. He had to keep throwing small fists, "I'll beat you to death, you are so cruel and short-lived." You scoundrel, how could you be so mean-spirited? My sisters are already following you, it’s embarrassing enough, how can we be together?"

"Think clearly, two!" Someone smiled evilly and continued to talk about the conditions, adding some chips by the way. Anyway, he is a modern person and does not mind if the child takes the mother's surname. There is no such thing as "having only one child" these days. Instead, he believes in "more children, more blessings", "a son and a daughter, as long as we have one, I can agree to it - well, including Yan Ling's!"

"You - hum!" Zhao Qiying hammered again in embarrassment, biting her lips for a long time before saying helplessly, "I heard that Daye Lake is beautiful, I want to go see it!"

"Of course it's no problem." Someone smiled as if he was a little fox who had stolen a hen. He was so proud, "But it will take some time. I'm too busy these days!"

(End of this chapter)