The production of cotton clothes and shoes is relatively large, and when it is cold to change clothes, a small part is actually made.

Zilan asked some ladies to go to the porridge to deliver cotton clothes, and this time the cotton clothes were sent to the village after inquiring clearly, so that the poor households could pick them up.

In this way, it can help those who really need it, and there is no way for those who are unwilling to come to receive cotton clothes and shoes.

Some people think that face is more important than life, even if you send it to the door, he will throw it out, the self-esteem of the poor is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and they would rather sell their daughters than accept other people's alms, thinking that it is a matter of losing face.

The porridge gift of cotton clothes began in an orderly manner, and the first time she did it in Jiangnan, Zilan deliberately went to spot check it from time to time every day to avoid the dissatisfaction of the next person.

The people who made an appointment this time were some of the ladies who sent the book last time, and they didn't have time to post again.

On the contrary, some merchants have done a good job of charity, no matter what the purpose is, but it is true that many people have been helped, in fact, this is enough.

This thing will last for a winter until after March, and it will be the most difficult thing to do for a while after the beginning of spring.

It's better to get through that time, Zilan made it clear to everyone in advance, and I hope to be able to do it completely.

Jiangnan is indeed better than the north, and some people who are not so poor do not come to receive relief.

"Madam, in fact, there are more people who come to drink porridge until the coldest time, if you want to do it, you can build roads and dig rivers for the villages and towns in the mountains, but it is better than this."

A merchant's wife gave her advice.

Zilan's eyes lit up, "Oh, this is the difference between the north and the south?" What's the head? ”

"Yes, the situation in the north and south is different, our people here rely on the river for food, and in some places the river is already very bad, but the imperial court will not care about these trivial parts, and the yamen has no money to take care of this."

Mrs. Merchant smiled and spoke in a modest tone, "We often do this, and we also came out of the farmhouse, so we will be more concerned about this matter."

In the end, it is a hometown, and it is also a good thing to accumulate virtue and do good deeds to accumulate blessings for our children and grandchildren, and we often do it. ”

"Oh, I don't really understand this, don't you need cotton clothes in winter?"

Zilan is a northern child, who has been a northerner for two lifetimes and does not understand the living habits of southerners.

"Yes, but if you are poor, you can get through it without a job, and you can still find firewood.

The south is not as cold as the north, and there are no cotton clothes in the north that will freeze to death in winter, and the climate in Yangzhou is warm, and there is nothing warm in winter that will suffer, but it will not die. ”

"I understand, it's better to let them have work to do, as long as the river is clear, then they can find a lot of work to do, and they won't have to work cold and have food."

Zilan suddenly understood.

"Yes, Madame is smart, you don't know the south, and when you know, I don't have to be ugly."

"Oh, in this way, tell me all the kind of things you have done before, what should I do, find your steward to come and explain it to my people, I will go back and find out and then get a charter, if you want to do it, we will do it seriously."

Either you don't do it, and if you want to do it, you can do it well, and this kind of thing can't fool the poor and lose their conscience.

"Cheng, you are such a kind person, it is really rare for me to be so conscientious and responsible as you."

Zilan smiled kindly, "Why are you curious, my family's upbringing since childhood is like this, we earn more than others, live better than others, and when we have the ability, we have to give back to those in need, this is our social responsibility, taken from the people for the people." ”

The wife of the wealthy merchant paused for a moment, and then muttered, "Is this the upbringing of a family girl?" ”

There was envy in his eyes that couldn't be hidden.

If you want to say that the husband's surname of this wealthy businessman's wife is Zhang, Zilan calls her Mrs. Zhang, but in fact, she is slightly older than Zilan, she is well maintained, her appearance is also beautiful and moving, and her bearing is quiet and easy-going.

Zilan didn't answer her question, because she couldn't say a sentence or two, the family's upbringing was very strict, she was also an ordinary girl before she studied, and she understood that the cultivation of noble temperament was really not made of brocade clothes, but the elegance and calmness exuded in her bones.

"Am I out of shape, I'm sorry."

Mrs. Zhang smiled apologetically.

"I'm not very happy to see you these days, is there something wrong at home?"

Although Zilan is not familiar with her, she is very strong and sincere in doing good deeds, second only to her own investment, and she is willing to give her a good face and treat her well.

"My grandfather is going to marry a little home, which will help his business."

Mrs. Zhang was silent for a long time, her eyes were slightly red, and finally she couldn't help but say it.

"Do you have a son?"

"Yes, I'm a child, fifteen years old."

Mrs. Zhang smiled, and when she mentioned her son, she quickly wiped away her tears, and a faint and beautiful smile appeared on her face.

"Fifteen years old is very promising, why don't you go to the academy to study, it's the academy where we donate books, I see you donated a lot."

As soon as Zilan heard that she had already passed the Tongsheng exam at such a young age, she was already very promising.

"I don't have a letter of introduction, I need to show off my talent to get in. I just didn't give up last time to inquire. ”

Mrs. Zhang opened her mouth in embarrassment.

"Oh, otherwise, I'll help you write a letter of recommendation to the dean, but your son still needs to be assessed if he wants to enter, and if he can't pass the test, he may still not be able to go to the academy.

If you can't enter the academy, I'll ask my lord to introduce you to a good lady, my family has some notes from them that I can lend you, my brother's and my grandfather's. ”

When Mrs. Zhang heard that she didn't expect Zilan to offer to help her, she was stunned for a while, "I, I...... How can I thank you, I actually came to ask for your help, but I don't know how to say it, thank you so much. ”

"It doesn't matter, I can't help you with your family's affairs, but it's a pity that the child is delayed like this, and I'm willing to help with this favor."

It is also for the sake of her sincerity in doing good deeds.

"Thank you, if you need me to run errands in the future, you can tell me, it's my honor to be able to do things for you."

Mrs. Zhang cried with joy.

Zilan was a good talker, and the next day she wrote a letter of recommendation to the dean, and made an appointment to ask Mrs. Zhang to take her son over to the assessment, and after the assessment, she could enter the academy.

Mrs. Zhang is grateful to Dade and thanked him again and again.

A few days later, Mrs. Zhang came to her and happily told her, "Madam, my son has passed and has gone to study in the academy, thank you so much." ”

"Really, what a seedling, congratulations."

"I'm so happy, I'm just this one son, as long as he has a good future, I don't care."

Mrs. Zhang began to cry, happy and bitter.

"If it's really irreparable, if you want, follow me to do some good deeds, it's better than staying at home, it just so happens that I'm not familiar with many things in the south, how about you help me?"

"Okay, I'm willing, I'm in a much better mood when I come out to do something, it's really aggrieved to stay at home, I won't tell you that my husband knows that I have spoken to you, it was you who wrote a letter of recommendation to my son, promising me to delay the woman's entry into the house, hehehe!"

She laughed mockingly.

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