Steward Lin didn't want to rest, but as soon as he mentioned the matter of the treasury in the county lord's mansion, Steward Xiao sent him to buy land with Xiao Zhan, so that he could build the main granary of the county.

Steward Lin was very dissatisfied and said: "What kind of granary to build, is it possible that the county lord wants to be a grain merchant?" ”

Steward Xiao touched his beard: "Maybe the county lord has this intention?" "They all sold the valuables in the warehouse and bought a street shop, maybe they really want to lead by example, develop the economy, and promote local consumption.

At this time, Xiao Zhan came over and saluted the two, after all, the two housekeepers were bosses and elders: "The county lord has an order, let Steward Lin have a good life, and tomorrow he will go to the city with Zai Xia to pick a suitable land." Seven days later, go to the capital. ”

Steward Lin was stunned for a moment, and said in a lost voice: "Do you want to go to the capital?" "It's only been two days since I came back, why do I have to go again. also said that he couldn't bear to be separated from his family, and asked him to bring his family over, but after picking up, the same gathering was less and more separated.

Xiao Zhan responded: "The gentleman's letter mentioned that the melon is as sweet as honey and has a long aftertaste, and it seems that I like it very much, so the county lord is sending the second car." As long as the king and his wife like it, they plan to pay tribute from time to time. ”

King Han just said it, and he may not really eat it. But the county lord is serious!

Before Steward Lin could roll his eyes, Xiao Zhan said, "This time, the county lord asked us to bring ten carts of melons, or one or two pieces of silver." By the way, I also have to buy charcoal and cotton clothes back. ”

Steward Lin was stunned: "It's just summer, what charcoal and cotton clothes to buy?" ”

Xiao Zhan said with a smile: "The county lord said that just because it has just entered summer, the remaining charcoal and cotton clothes will be cheap." And in the autumn, the new cotton can be harvested again, and it is the best time to buy it at this time. ”

Steward Lin was so choked that he couldn't speak, and he said angrily for a long time: "Buy charcoal cotton in summer, do you buy ice in winter?" ”

Steward Xiao persuaded in a good voice: "The county lord has his own ideas of the county lord, anyway, these are not worth a few dollars, and every time the melons are transported, the money from the sale is enough to buy them." ”

Xiao Zhan immediately said: "That's right, the county lord said that all the money from selling melons in the future will be bought and brought back by the way." The money should be spent in full, and as much as you can. The county lord also said that she planned to reclaim the wasteland and buy farm tools. Anyway, there will be Lao me and Steward Lin in the future! ”

That is, he went from a housekeeper to an errand businessman? Angry, Steward Lin couldn't speak, and walked away directly. It's not that he should rest, then go and rest, no matter what.

When the land was bought, Xining looked at it again, looked at the sketch of the granary, and looked at the budget. Five hundred taels of silver were allocated from the storehouse, and in the middle of the city, one mile apart, a corn barn and a wheat barn were built, and the bungalow next to them was used to store soybeans.

Soybeans are a good thing, they can be used as food, they are very hungry, and there are already tofu sellers in this dynasty.

Xining called the three of them and asked Xiao Zhan to write a letter first.

Xining cleared her throat and read slowly: "Your Majesty, when you receive the holy book, the courtiers are terrified. The courtiers obey the holy decree and must cultivate themselves and settle the people of the city. I learned that the gentleman had a high opinion of the honeydew melons in this place, so he made another batch of them, and this place is barren and has nothing else to offer. Just a few melons, don't laugh at the king. ”

After writing it, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, this time the letter was finally not written by Uncle Junshang.

Xining asked someone to bring up the bamboo slips, and after reading them a few times, he took up the pen and signed it.

Then there are some things to explain: "The matter of building the granary will be handed over to Steward Xiao, this time it is Steward Lin and Steward Xiao, you have already been there once, and you are familiar with each other, so I can rest assured that I will send you there." ”

Steward Lin could only make a gesture: "This is a small matter, and the county lord is polite." ”

Xining smiled and said, "Steward Xiao, you also have a long way to go, whether it is the affairs of the county lord's mansion, or the family members of Steward Lin and Steward Xiao, you also have to take care of them." If there's anything going on with the two of them, I'm going to ask you. ”

Steward Xiao immediately smiled and said, "Please rest assured, the county lord, I will take care of it." ”

Xining looked caring again: "Steward Lin's family has just come here, and everything has to be settled, so it must be a huge expense." From this month onwards, Steward Lin will be given five taels of silver per month, and Steward Xiao will be paid according to the housekeeper's monthly money. ”

It's only five taels of silver, and this time I went to the capital, and the melon was sold, but Xiao Zhan, this kid, sells melons and manages money, even if the money is in his hands, it is difficult to be greedy for ink. It seems that the good days in the future are gone forever.

Steward Lin also bowed and thanked him.

Xining saw it clearly, and you must know that the guards who take care of the home are only five taels of silver a month. When encountering thieves and robbers, people can fight for their lives. You are a butler, and now the moon silver is ten taels, and you can catch up with the sword guards and golden gourd warriors in the palace, but you are not satisfied.

It's really a bottomless pit that can't be filled, and in the previous account books, it seems to be orderly, but many of them are actually false reports. The flowers and plants in this courtyard are as expensive as the royal garden. Anyway, this account is remembered first, and it is not the time to govern him. After winter, the Huns are coming, and she still has a lot of things to do, so she can't dispose of people first, but there is no one to use.

Afterwards, she called Steward Xiao alone, and asked Steward Xiao to remind Xiao Zhan and look at Steward Lin. But just watch, don't stop it, you can report something to her.

As soon as Steward Xiao heard this, he immediately told Steward Lin that he had a lot of contact with the people in the palace.

After hearing this, Xining just nodded, said that he understood, and then promised to pay attention to it as much as possible, and it would not lose the benefits of their uncle and nephew.

mentioned the granary again, and asked Steward Xiao to go to the treasury to withdraw twenty taels of silver as a reserve. If the granary is built well and cannot be spent, it will be returned to Steward Xiao as a hardship fee. But if it's not done well......

Xiningpi shook the fan with a smile: "Death is not necessarily only about cutting off the head, there is a way to peel the skin and cramp." Anyway, the granary I want is strong enough to be waterproof and moisture-proof. Got it? ”

made Steward Xiao's heart tremble, and immediately said yes.

After Steward Xiao left, Jing'er entered the house, knelt down next to her and said, "County Lord, when I came back just now, I was happy when I saw Steward Xiao leaving, with a smile on my face. ”

Xining shook his fan: "It's a day to be happy, but now I can't help it, I have to use him." As long as it can be used by me, I will not be disadvantaged. ”

Jing'er saw the county lord's eyes squinting at her, and hurriedly prostrate on the ground, saying loyal words.

"Alright." Xining said leisurely: "I've been following me for more than ten years, and if I still don't believe in your loyalty, who else can I believe?" Come on, you also eat a slice of melon, this melon is very sweet today, if it weren't for the fear of eating bad stomach, I would like to eat it all. Specially put it there and chilled, waiting for you to come back and give it to you. ”

This moved Jing'er so much, holding the melon in both hands, and after thanking her, she stuttered.

Xining smiled secretly, as for that Steward Xiao, he was originally quoted as more than five hundred taels, but now he has more silver, so he is naturally happy.