Chapter 269: Discontented
The matter of the ranch was resolved smoothly, and Su Ji returned to his previous calm together, and everything seemed to have changed much.
On this day, Shen Baiqing came to Su Ji to look at the account books, Zhao Yi stood aside and was uneasy, Shen Baiqing noticed that Zhao Yi was wrong, and said tentatively.
"What do you have to say?"
Seeing Shen Baiqing asking, Zhao Yi hesitated slightly, but still spoke.
"Madam, in recent days, Li Gongzi has been silent about making medicinal tea, the cost of medicinal tea is too high, and the price is more expensive than other dairy products, and many people can't afford it.
In the long run, my subordinates are worried that some people will be dissatisfied with us. ”
Zhao Yi was a little hesitant when he said this, but Shen Baiqing noticed it, his expression solemn.
She really didn't notice this matter, but hearing Zhao Yi say this, Shen Baiqing also felt that this matter was a problem, and she needed to talk about it with Li Wenlang.
Li Wenlang came back from the ranch here, and Shen Baiqing ordered He Lian to call Li Wenlang to his side, Li Wenlang was confused, and Shen Baiqing did not beat around the bush.
"Li Gongzi, I heard that you have been studying medicinal tea all day long these days, I don't know what new research you have on medicinal tea?"
Hearing this, Li Wenlang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he began to share his joy with Shen Baiqing.
"Master, I recently researched medicinal tea, and I found that the combination of this medicinal herb and milk really has unexpected effects."
"But the cost of this medicinal herb is very large, can you guarantee such a big cost, can we recover it?"
Shen Baiqing didn't hide it in the slightest, she just wanted to tell Li Wenlang and make Li Wenlang realize that some things are not so simple.
Being said by Shen Baiqing, Li Wenlang was stunned for a moment, and then reacted, full of apologies.
"Master, am I causing you trouble?"
"No, you didn't do anything to cause trouble, I just hope you understand that Yanzhou is not as good as the capital, and your medicinal tea will be very popular in the capital, but in Yanzhou, the people's lives are already poor, and they don't necessarily have so much money to buy medicinal tea.
You've spent so much time on medicinal teas these days, I don't think it's necessary.
If you return to the capital in the future, and you want to continue to study medicinal tea, I will definitely support you. ”
"Yes, I see."
Li Wenlang left the main hall and said to Helian on the side.
"Madam, do you think Li Gongzi looks a little angry?"
"Oh? How do you see that? ”
"He had ostensibly agreed to his wife, but when he was inadvertent, his sleeve had already clenched into a fist, and if I wanted to say that he must be very dissatisfied with this matter."
The reason why He Lian wanted to talk to Shen Baiqing about this matter was that she didn't want Shen Baiqing to be deceived by others.
In this regard, Shen Baiqing said.
"People have also been busy with medicinal tea for a long time, and I said that I wouldn't let him be busy with this matter, and he felt wronged in his heart, which is understandable."
Seeing Shen Baiqing like this, He Lian didn't want to say anything.
In the following days, Su Ji canceled the business of medicinal tea, and Shen Baiqing began to lead the people to reclaim wasteland and grow vegetables or others.
On this day, when Shen Baiqing returned to the courtyard from the field, he saw Su Bowen sitting in front of the stone pier, frowning slightly.
Shen Baiqing came to Su Bowen's side and said softly.
"What's the matter, husband?"
Seeing Shen Baiqing's concerned inquiry, Su Bowen did not hide it.
"Wang Chengshou talked to me today, saying that the rent of this Yanzhou shop is too expensive, and Wang Chengshou wants to discuss with those merchants, but I still want us to talk about it."
"Do you mean you want us to talk to those merchants?"
"Madame would like to have a banquet?"
The moment the couple looked at each other, Shen Baiqing suddenly understood the meaning of Su Bowen's words, and she couldn't help but tease.
"Now that the Yanzhou businessmen learned that the Shen Mansion was going to hold a banquet, most of them didn't dare to go, so I guess everyone was worried about what new requirements we would make."
"What do you think, Madame?"
What Su Bowen could think of was holding a banquet, if Shen Baiqing had a plan, it would naturally be excellent.
"In this way, these days, you and I have gone to the mansions of various merchants, moved by affection, understood by reason, and imagined that there will be unexpected gains."
"Okay, listen to Madame's over there."
In this way, Su Bowen and Shen Baiqing went to the mansions of various merchants in two ways, and they were moved by those businessmen, and they knew their reasoning, and in the end, those businessmen really had no choice but to agree to Shen Baiqing and Su Bowen to reduce the rent of the shops.
It's just that the businessmen are unwilling, and it's hard to say anything on their faces.
After arranging things properly, Su Bowen and Shen Baiqing called all the henchmen around them to the main hall.
After Su Bowen looked around, he said slowly.
"A lot of things have happened in Yanzhou these days, and now I am discussing with my wife that I plan to use the remaining silver collected from those merchants to protect the people of Yanzhou, so that the soldiers of Yanzhou can be strong and strong, and the people can live a good life."
As soon as Su Bowen's words came out, many people in the main hall looked at each other, although they knew that this was what Hou Ye meant, but they didn't know what these things had to do with them, and what were they going to do?
Shen Baiqing naturally noticed everyone's confusion and explained.
"These days will be hard for you, defend the mansion, tomorrow my husband and I will work with Wang Chengshou to study how to make Yanzhou's defense strong, these silver coins will play a vital role."
"Yes."
Seeing that everyone should go, Shen Baiqing and Su Bowen returned to their courtyard.
In the inner room, Shen Baiqing was reading a book, and Su Bowen came to Shen Baiqing's side and said softly.
"It seems that Madame is not worried at all."
"Worried about what? My husband has taken care of everything, and I have nothing to worry about. ”
The moment the couple looked at each other, Su Bowen smiled.
"Madame is not worried that this matter has not developed according to our original expectations, and if something happens, the consequences will be unimaginable?"
"Does the husband have no confidence in himself, or does he not have confidence in me?
Husband is at ease, naturally the people behind the ground are ready to move, let's wait and see what happens. ”
"Okay."
Su Bowen knows his wife's ability, and since his wife has arranged things properly, then he can watch the show on the side.
Early the next morning, before Su Bowen and Shen Baiqing got up, there was a noise in the courtyard.
Shen Baiqing frowned slightly, and wanted to get up and ask, but Su Bowen held Shen Baiqing's hand and said softly.
"Madame should continue to sleep a little longer and marry her husband."
"Okay."
Shen Baiqing did not refuse Su Bowen's proposal, she continued to take a nap, while Su Bowen packed up and came to the courtyard.