Lin Qing didn't know how to do general affairs, after Mrs. Lin died, Lin Xi, who was a little older, took over the affairs of the Lin Mansion, but unfortunately his body was not angry, he often lingered on the sickbed, and he didn't have the mental strength to be a housekeeper.

Today's study, a report, an account, a plan, a mark, orderly, and very fast to check the account book.

Lin Xi sat on the side, listening to the sound of accounting and abacus, shook the business summary collected by Steward Lin in his hand, and said, "You don't have to check them one by one, time is tight, just have a rough idea." ”

Zhao Yuanrong handed over the arithmetic paper, and couldn't help but walk to Tuan Tuan's side when Lin Xi was correcting, and saw Tuan Tuan was drawing a circle somewhere in an account book with a red pen, and a few small words were annotated next to it, he took a closer look and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Sister Tuan, is there something wrong here?"

Xiao Shizi asked, Tuan Tuan put down the pen and looked at it, "What Shizi said is that there are indeed doubts here. ”

"What are the doubts, isn't it right to reduce rents by floods?"

"Shizi Ye, the flood in April last year, the suburbs of Beijing were affected by the disaster, it is indeed true, but the waterlogged places are mainly in the suburbs of the west of the city, and the east of the city does not have much impact, Xingtian Zhuangzi is in the east, and the terrain in the east is higher than the west. ”

Zhao Yuanrong glared suddenly, and looked back at Lin Xi, "This is a fake account, cousin, it's just a slave." ”

Lin Xi put down the paper in his hand and said with a smile: "No, the land of Xingtian Zhuangzi has always been fertile, and the paddy fields are good, otherwise my grandmother would not have spent a lot of money to buy it as a dowry for my mother. ”

"Isn't my cousin angry, such a minion ......" Zhao Yuanrong glanced at Lin Xi, swallowed the cruel words of the cane back to his stomach, and finally said, "You should be driven out!"

Lin Xi touched his head and handed a business summary to Zhao Yuanrong, "Rong'er, take a look, what can you see?"

Zhao Yuanrong looked at it carefully, and finally frowned, "I don't know what I'm talking about, I think the business of this silver building is very bad, and no one comes to buy it, and then I ask my cousin for forgiveness or something." But business is not good, I won't think of a way, what's the use of begging for mercy. ”

After all, Zhao Yuanrong is the prince of the palace, even if he is young, his ability to grasp the overall situation is innate, and he can see its fatal problem at a glance.

Lin Xi nodded with satisfaction, his eyes fell on these incomprehensible papers, and his eyes suddenly turned cold.

These stewards can be regarded as manager-level executives in later generations, and their ability to do things is average, but their ability to see the dishes is first-class.

was really fooled by these people, and he didn't have to study for the imperial examination.

"Rong'er, just look at it, no one can tolerate people who don't seek hard work. Uncle Lin, have all the people in the list you submitted here?"

Steward Lin said respectfully: "It's all here, just wait for the young master's meaning." ”

Three days later, the accounts were basically checked, and the place where these stewards were summoned this time was no longer Chongjin Hall, but Lanyue Xuan. Naturally, there was no Mother Qi and Mother Lu by their side.

Even if the polite person is unwilling, he has to say a few greetings, but these are just subordinates and servants who take care of his mother's marriage, and Lin Xi is not interested in speaking softly.

ordered Lin Fang to come out, and in front of everyone, he went through the obvious confusion in the accounts.

Lin Fangren was already clever, so he sarcastically and thornily peeled off the cheeks of these rather decent stewards outside, leaving no trace of affection.

Lin Xi drank tea leisurely, raised the corners of his mouth and was in a good mood to see their faces flushed, and they were eager to rush up, but the guards outside Lanyue Xuan were all looking at it with fierce eyes, and no one dared to move.

After Lin Fang finished speaking, Lin Xi handed the tea bowl to Yuanyuan, sneered and said: "What do you want me to say, you all claim to be talents, no matter how you make it up, you can't make it round, such an obvious loophole, do you think Young Master Ben is too stupid or do you have too much oil and water in your stomach to block your brains?"

The appearance of being high, everyone subconsciously shrank their stomachs, and felt unwilling to be looked down upon by a young man. The steward of Changfeng Yinlou arched his hand and said, "Young Master Cousin, you ......"

Before he could say anything, Yuan Yuan shouted angrily: "What kind of cousin, young master! Who is the title deed and lease deed of the silver building? Who are you a slave?

Yuan Yuan was already spicy, but now he raised his eyebrows in disgust, his voice was bright, and he asked rhetorical questions one after another, which made the steward suddenly blushing and speechless.

But Lin Xi was even more sarcastic in his eyes, with coldness, so the steward closed his mouth and said no more. However, Yuan Yuan didn't let him go, and took a step forward and asked, "Steward Xia, who do you say is your master?"

Yuan Yuan raised his round chin, that pleasing round face is now extremely compelling, his eyes are sharp, Steward Xia shook his face under the silent gaze of everyone, "Little girl, don't bully people too much!"

"To be a slave and a maid is to have the appearance of being a slave and a maid, what, am I wrong in what I said? I don't even know who the master is, do I still have the face to continue to be in charge? The young master has a noble status, and it is inconvenient to condescend to talk to you, if I were the Xia steward of you, I would have no place to be ashamed and automatically resign!"

Steward Xia's face was angry, and he suddenly realized: "What is my Tao, if the young master can't get used to looking at these old people under him, just say it, why send a little girl to humiliate me and others." I have been taking care of the dowry shop for Miss Three for many years, although she has not been brilliant, but she has made no profit and no loss, and the silver sent to Huaizhou every year is also a lot, even if there is no hard work, there is hard work. Now that Mrs. Tai has handed over the management power to the young master, and the young master is going to drive us away, is it the tolerance that a scholar should have, and the filial piety of his children and grandchildren?"

Tuan Tuan has never liked to say much in front of people, but now he can't help it, and said angrily: "Tolerance is only for those who should be tolerant, and filial piety is only for the elders, which side do you occupy in Steward Xia?"

"The subordinates just saw that the young master was young and didn't understand the world, so he just said a few more words. Steward Xia argued.

Zhao Yuanrong sat next to Lin Xi, his eyes were on fire, if it was placed in the palace, such a slave who dared to directly refute his master would have been reincarnated for several years!

His cousin was still too kind.

One hand pressed Zhao Yuanrong's shoulder, patted it gently, and appeased the prince who was about to explode, Lin Xi lifted his eyelids and looked indifferent, "I do mean this, Xia Li, you are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Silver Building from today onwards, and the incompetent should be virtuous." ”

I didn't expect Lin Xi to be so direct, Steward Xia opened his mouth, and suddenly couldn't speak, under the hot eyes of everyone, he suddenly couldn't hold back his anger, and asked: "The subordinates ask themselves if there is nothing wrong with taking care of the silver building, and there is nothing wrong in the account book, how can the young master deprive me of my errand at will, how can I convince the public! ”

After watching it for so long, it seemed that he knew that Lin Xi was not kind to them today, and the rest of the stewards also responded one after another: "Yes, yes, the young master wants us to get out, we should always give an explanation." ”

There was a bit of commotion for a while, and Lin Fang and Gu Haiyan quickly stepped forward and protected Lin Xi.

The guards standing outside were about to come in, but when they saw Lin Xi shaking his head slightly, they stopped, just waiting on guard at any time.

"If I have to have no face, then I can't help it. Listen, first, my mother's dowry has already belonged to me, and so are you, what should I do with you, what does it mean to involve my grandmother, and provoke the affection of our ancestors and grandchildren? Second, you don't admit that you are incompetent! Changfeng Silver Building is located in the most prosperous area of West Street, with luxurious decoration and abundant customers, but unfortunately this entry is less than half of the Tai'an Silver Building, which is separated by two streets and is located in a remote location, and you dare to tell me without shame that your hard work is high, and this young master does not suspect that it is my mercy that you have filled your pockets! Third, who are you, don't let me know who it is, whose pocket is this silver duo, heh, a concubine with chicken feathers in the room really thinks that he is a phoenix!"

Zhao Yuanrong took Tuan Tuan's tea bowl, and handed it over after Lin Xi finished speaking, the prince was so attentive that Lin Xi was quite useful, and exclaimed: "Rong'er is the most intimate." ”

Zhao Yuanrong hummed with a smile, turned his head and threatened fiercely: "All fork out!"

Steward Xia's heart was weak, and when he saw the unkind gaze of the prince, he immediately panicked, "Young master...... Although the villain is not Mrs. Tai's person, he was recommended by the Hou Ye, and has nothing to do with Aunt Mei, and has never honored her silver. ”

Lin Fang laughed, "Who doesn't know that Aunt Mei is amazing, what's so difficult for Hou Ye'an personally, didn't the Yan Yan beside Young Master Qi recognize you as a godfather?"

This is not a secret, Steward Xia snorted a few times, and suddenly knelt down, but before he could speak, Zhao Yuanrong was already impatient, "Fork out!"

How could the prince not listen to his words, the two sturdy guards immediately walked in and covered Steward Xia's mouth and quickly dragged him out, not giving a single room for defense.

"Check his dwelling. Lin Xi added later.

Shaved a thorn in the back, and the one behind him was easy to speak, looking at Lin Xi's cold and unblinking eyes, the weak-hearted person rolled his eyes, and then fell to the ground and excused himself.

If you are dragged out and searched like Steward Xia, you will have nothing, and you will be used to living a luxurious life, and no one wants to taste the fate of being sold.

Only a few one or two stayed, Lin Xi raised his eyebrows and didn't speak, these two people are the ones who have done a good job in the business summary, and they can't kick them all at once.

If you have no manager, you have to promote new ones.

Steward Lin had been ordered by Lin Xi to look around, and when he came back, he also handed over a list, all of whom seemed to be quite diligent and smart.

There are too few people who can use it in Lin Xi's hands, and he doesn't really want to use Rui Wangfu, so he can only use it first, and take advantage of the fact that they all come in to meet him today.

"Young Master Ben doesn't know much about the trading houses in the capital, so he can only give a rough target for the first time. As he spoke, Lin Xi motioned to Lin Fang and Gu Hai to take out the prepared booklet and hand it to the new steward who was listening respectfully in front of him one by one.

"These are the total profits of your peers last year, and they are all doing well, you must have heard of it. ”

Hearing this, these stewards opened the book in their hands, and couldn't help but be surprised when they saw the familiar name of the signboard.

"You all know that I am a scholar, and I will be an official in the imperial examination in the future, and I don't have the energy to manage the operation of the shop and the grange, so I will not interfere in what to do. But there is only one thing, I want to see the input, the generous input, the input that satisfies me. ”

Everyone was stunned, and it was estimated that they had never seen such a naked, naked scholar who looked like money, and even many guards couldn't help but look at it.

Lin Xi ignored them and continued: "Then what is the way to make me satisfied, you guys flip through the booklet again, I have set an indicator according to the profits of my peers, and I am satisfied if I reach it." A small assessment in half a year, a year-end assessment, through guò everyone to continue to stay, not through guò then automatically leave, the replacement person up. Of course, if it exceeds the target, there will naturally be a reward, and I will directly give him two percent of the excess profits, but I can take it openly, and the income from labor should be taken as a matter of course. This is the first time, it is to achieve the annual profit of the peers. ”

As soon as Lin Xi finished speaking, the eyes of people with some ideas began to light up.

At this time, a steward with a small goatee arched his hand and asked respectfully: "The villain's surname is Zheng, and he is the person who took over the Xia steward to manage the Changfeng Silver Building, dare to ask the young master, the subordinates see that the goal in this booklet is to exceed fifty percent of the profit of Tai'an Silver Building, is this ...... Is it too much?"

"Fifty percent? That's too much, isn't it good to say Qi Ping?" someone muttered quietly.

Lin Xi squinted, "What is the location of Tai'an Silver Building, where is Changfeng, the location is good, the shop is still big, how can it be too much for more than fifty percent......?"

Before Lin Xi finished speaking, Steward Zheng had already bowed his head to the ground, "Young master, don't worry, your subordinates will definitely be able to do it." ”

I finally climbed up, and if I fell down with my mouth, there would be no place to cry.

Lin Xi raised his eyebrows and nodded.

"That's it, there is a sentence to say first, do business pay attention to harmony and make money, open a shop can not be shoddy, indiscriminately filled, integrity should be regarded as fundamental. And the Grange, I don't want to hear the harmful words of bullying the peasants, forcing people to sell their sons and daughters, and hanging themselves at the door, do you understand?"

Everyone replied in unison: "My subordinates understand." ”

"Very good, you don't have to worry, although I am white, but after all, relying on the Yongning Marquis Mansion, there are not many people in the capital who want to be embarrassed, and you can find me if you have something. ”

"And the palace, cousin, don't forget. Zhao Yuanrong added.

Lin Xi laughed, "I understand, no one will be offended in this way." ”