Fifty-five, do it yourself, have enough food and clothing
After the plan was revised by the Empress Dowager's old man, the name was officially set as: "The Charity Plan of Diligence and Thrift of the Harem Affecting the People for Generations", referred to as the "Charity Plan", which was officially implemented after being signed by the chairman and vice chairman of the executive committee.
The revised plan added Huo Changzai's auction financing plan, and the old lady decided to deduct one-tenth of the monthly silver of the other masters in the palace every month, instead of one-twentieth, she is not an ordinary love of money, and she is not afraid of scolding behind her back
And Lan Xi and Huo Panpan also officially began to implement the thrifty plan of the Jade Girl Academy under the instruction of the Queen Mother.
The two discussed and decided that in addition to the personal palace maids of the masters, only four diligent and obedient minions were left: two eunuchs were responsible for guarding the gate, patrolling at night and cleaning the courtyard, Chef Li managed the kitchen items and was responsible for cleaning, and also assisted the masters in cooking, Xiao Jiazi was appointed as the new steward eunuch, responsible for the maintenance of various electrical appliances and the management of the other three minions, and obeyed the call of the new master Lan Chang at any time.
They also suggested to the Queen Mother that there are so many vacant land in the remote part of the harem, it is better to open up the wasteland to grow vegetables, and the land is also a resource, and it is a pity to be idle, so that the minions cut down from the Jade Lady Courtyard pick natural fertilizers to grow vegetables every day, and the saved vegetable money and fertilizer money are donated to the foundation, and if there are slaves who make mistakes in the future, they will also rush to plant vegetables.
The Jade Girl's Courtyard changed the world in an instant, and the masters reacted differently, some were ecstatic, some were surprised, and some were difficult to accept, Lan Xi believed that as long as they tasted the sweetness, they would strongly support it.
And the minions who are usually greedy and wolf-hearted, have cried and rushed to death, and they are ready to get out.
Father-in-law Ha cried with an old face, crying and crying and ran to Lanxi, saying that he was old, fat and weight, and couldn't stand the toss, so he wouldn't do anything except move his mouth, and begged for a light errand, don't pick dung and grow vegetables.
Lan Xi remembered his bad behavior, he was angry, and he was about to attack, and he remembered that the two of them were transferred, and he was worried that he couldn't find a suitable person, didn't this old slave say that he would only move his mouth?
He smiled wickedly and said meanly: "Well, for the sake of you being a eunuch all your life, I will reward you with a mouthful of errands, you immediately go to a dark, fat and loud cook, and make up your two support for the Queen Mother's charity plan into a two-person turn, and show us that if the Queen Mother thinks it's okay, you will do this mouthful errand in the future, and you don't have to pick up dung and grow vegetables anymore." ”
Father-in-law Ha was so shocked that he almost sat on the ground, he could think about it quickly, isn't it just dancing and singing, it's much better than a body of mud and dung, if he gets the favor of the queen mother, maybe he will be rewarded with a harem manager, and at that time he still cares about a small jade maid's house steward eunuch position? Immediately agreed as if he had picked up a treasure.
Lan Xi imagined what he looked like when he jumped the two-person turn, and couldn't help laughing, Huo Panpan said angrily: "My sister is too good at playing tricks on people, he jumps the two-person turn, and he doesn't laugh people to death!" ”
Lan Xi was full of confidence: "I just want this effect, after all, I want to deduct people's money and make them laugh, and the mood is not so uncomfortable." Hey, it's all because the Queen Mother is too greedy, and she actually wants to deduct one-tenth of the moonsilver, who doesn't feel distressed! Let's discuss lunch, today is the first day of opening, or is it up to the two of us to cook, I don't know what my sister is good at? ”
Huo Panpan smiled softly: "My sister is from the north, good at making dumplings, today is the first day of opening, let's make meat dumplings, call all the sisters to help, first arouse everyone's interest in doing it themselves, have enough food and clothing, and start to cook in turn tomorrow." ”
Speaking of dumplings, Lan Xi's eyes lit up: "Yes, yes, yes, just wrap big stuffed dumplings, get a few side dishes and a bottle of red wine, and I'll treat them all!" The sisters have been starving for too long, so let's eat a big meal first and see who doesn't support us? ”
The two of them came to the kitchen, the facilities are very perfect, and there are a lot of modern kitchen supplies such as a large refrigerator with three doors, but it is a pity that they were trampled on by the minions in the past, and they can only make meals like dog food. Chef Li is very grateful to Lanxi for leaving her behind, cleaning the windows everywhere, swearing to be loyal to Lanxi for the rest of her life, and she will not hesitate to break her bones.
I heard that Lanxi had a treat in the morning, so he came up with an idea and said: "The masters usually live too hard, so the slave suggested that it is better to have more vegetables and relieve their hunger first." ”
"Well, okay, that's a very good suggestion, but where do I get the ingredients? Do you have to spend money to buy it? ”
Chef Li replied respectfully: "Originally, the ingredients were a supply system, in order to put an end to the corruption of the catering bureau, the food fee was directly sent to the Jade Girl Hospital, which was managed by the steward and eunuch, and the cook on duty listed the list of ingredients needed for the next day at night, and reported to the catering bureau after the steward's review, and only needed to send someone to collect it the next day, and then settle the bill at the end of the month." ”
Lan Xi and Huo Panpan were stunned, they were not allowed to be corrupt and deducted by the catering bureau, and they were not deducted by the stewards and the cooks, and the black hand that reached out to the food expenses must be cut off.
"Have you already received the ingredients today? What are they? Can you make dumplings? ”
"The ingredients have been received, but they are not suitable for making dumplings, but now everyone in the palace knows that Chang Zai has won the trust of the Queen Mother, no matter what you go to receive, as long as you do not violate the system, you are guaranteed to have everything! However, there was no supply of alcohol in the Jade Girl Temple, so it was not bookkeed, and it had to be bought with cash. ”
Lan Xi nodded with satisfaction, it was different with the support of the queen mother: "Noon is the first day of the implementation of the thrifty plan of the Jade Girl Academy, and I will invite everyone to eat a big stuffed dumpling, and I want to get a few more side dishes and a bottle of red wine to celebrate, you make a menu for me to see, remember to focus on the rice, and then go to get the ingredients, and spend money to buy a bottle of red wine." ”
Huo Panpan hesitated for a moment and asked, "What about the ingredients that have been brought?" ”
Lan Xi thought for a while and said: "Send it to the slave stove and add vegetables at noon, anyway, there are half fewer people now, and the food standard will be raised in the future, so that they can eat better!" Xiao Tao and Hong'er Lu'er helped here at noon, so they stayed to eat dumplings and send a bowl to Xiao Jiazi, who was in charge. The little girls behind her were moved to wipe their tears.
Chef Li is very capable, and the menu listed is very much in line with Lanxi's heart, and she quickly got back the ingredients and a bottle of red wine.
Lanxi quickly divided the labor: Xiao Tao led Hong'er Lu'er to wash and prepare ingredients, she made side dishes by herself, and Huo Panpan and Chef Li prepared meat filling, dough and dumpling sauce.
At eleven o'clock at noon, five dishes and six side dishes have been put on the table, everything is ready, all the masters are invited, and everyone will roll the skin and make dumplings together.
The women, who were still thinking about it, entered the kitchen, swallowed their saliva when they saw the tempting side dishes, and then saw that there were big stuffed dumplings, and their eyes were straight.
Yin Cainu even cried bitterly: "I haven't eaten my own dumplings for many years!" It's like when I was a child and my father and mother spent the Chinese New Year's Eve! ”
Bai Bobo was extremely depressed by the fact that the were promoted to beauties, and they were also moved when they saw this situation, and everyone was quickly emotionally uplifted and enthusiastic.
Lan Xi instructed Chef Li to lead Xiao Tao and Hong'er Lu'er to cook dumplings together, the masters raised their glasses to celebrate, the red wine had been opened, there was no goblet, so they had to use glasses instead, and there was no big dinner table, and a group of people ate around the big board.
Six side dishes can't stand fourteen pairs of chopsticks at all, but it's just for drinking to celebrate. The fragrant dumplings were eaten in their mouths, and the women, whose food had been greatly improved, quickly put aside their suspicions and concerns, and expressed their absolute obedience to Lanxi's arrangement, and actively responded to the call of "do it yourself, have enough food and clothing".
After being full of wine and food, because there was no round table, Lan Xi had no choice but to preside over a board meeting, and Huo Changzai, the deputy executive officer, announced the specific implementation measures of the Jade Girl's Hospital's thrift plan.
In this move, a total of 18 minions were laid off, and a total of 1,800 taels of silver were saved in annual capitation funds, all of which were donated to the Queen Mother's Foundation as start-up funds.
Fourteen masters cook by themselves, every two people in a shift, can be freely combined, each shift takes turns to be responsible for a week's food, prepare a week's recipes in advance and report to the two principals for approval, and strive to spend less, eat well, give full play to their strengths, and highlight their characteristics. On the premise of not affecting the quality of food, you can save money, and all the money saved will be returned to the masters.
Notice that there was thunderous applause here.
In the end, Executive Officer Lan Chang was making a mobilization speech: "The sisters are full and want to go back to take a nap, so I won't be verbose." Our principle is: slaves are there to serve us, not to extort money! Our slogan is: Do It Yourself! Clothed! Our purpose is: to spend the least, eat the best, save money, and support the mother's family! ”
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