A moment later.

Rong Hao came to Fang Xiu and told what had happened in the Ming Xiu Academy from beginning to end.

When Fang Xiu heard this, he raised his eyebrows and said, "They are willing to send their children to the academy, which is a good thing."

If the husband is insufficient, he can be recruited from the Guozijian, and as far as the minister knows, those doctors of arithmetic in the Guozijian are very willing to come to the academy to teach, and if they are insufficient, they will be recruited from the private sector.

If the house is insufficient, it is even more trivial, and sending people to build it is, as long as there are students, there will be silver, and with silver, what do you get for these? ”

Rong Hao responded: "Xiaguan understands. ”

Fang Xiu looked at him, thought for a while, and said, "The affairs of the Ming Xiu Academy have to be handled by you on weekdays, so you still have to have a name...... From now on, you will be the vice president of Ming Xiu Academy. ”

When Rong Hao heard this, he opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

Before he could speak, Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to interrupt him: "Benxiang knows what you want to say, it's nothing more than some prevarication, letting you be this vice president is not a whim of Benxiang, but a decision that has already been made!"

The Ming Xiu Academy is very important to the imperial court, and the original appearance also attaches great importance to it, which you must have been aware of.

Therefore, the academy must be presided over by someone on weekdays, and only you are the most suitable to think about it, so don't shirk it. ”

When Rong Hao heard this, he didn't say anything more, and said respectfully: "The lower official must live up to the trust of the prime minister." ”

At this time, Fang Xiu suddenly changed his words and said earnestly: "In addition, there is one more thing that I want to remind you of, that is, the three disciplines of Ming Xiu Academy, Chinese, arithmetic, and physics...... Although language comes first, the latter two are actually more important!

I know that you are a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, a person who has read poetry and books, and you don't care much about arithmetic and physics, but the main purpose of the Mingxiu Academy is to let more students study the latter two, you must know this. ”

Rong Hao obviously didn't expect Fang Xiu to suddenly mention these words, he was stunned at first, and then seemed to realize something, and hurriedly said, "Xia Guan understands." ”

"Alright, let's go down."

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said.

"The next official retired."

Rong Hao saluted again and turned to leave.

Walking out of Xiangguo's mansion, his slightly vicissitudes of life showed a cold sweat.

Fang Xiang's words just now, the meaning couldn't be clearer, there is Fang Xiang's eyeliner in the Ming Xiu Academy, what things should be done and what things should not be done, he, the vice president who is in charge of the academy on weekdays, must know in his heart!

"Mingxiu Academy is a academy of arithmetic and physics, and it can't be the same as Guozijian to study the classics of saints, this is the bottom line of Fangxiang, if this is violated, Mingxiu Academy will become Guozijian, and the old man will be a sinner."

Thinking so, Rong Hao got into the carriage and instructed the coachman, "Go back to the academy." ”

............

Xiangguo's house.

Fang Xiu sat in the courtyard, took out a piece of cooked linchi meat from the basket, fed it to the little white tiger, and complained angrily: "I either eat or sleep all day long, I really don't know what is the use of raising you." ”

The little white tiger has now grown into a fierce tiger, and just standing there gives people a great deterrent.

The wide claws, as if a slight tap, can break a person's bones, looking extremely majestic.

However, it was such a fierce Menghu who was lying in front of Fang Xiu at the moment, leisurely eating the crest meat, and he didn't care about Fang Xiu's complaints.

For nearly two years, its life was dull and boring, starting out as small, just basking in the sun in the yard and occasionally chasing some birds.

Later, it became bigger, and the entire Xiangguo Mansion became a place for it to bask in the sun.

In addition to basking in the sun, it is to eat, or it is to sleep, and there is no wildness at all.

The entire Chang'an, even ordinary people, knew that Xiangguo Mansion had a white tiger that would not hurt people, and the more it spread, the more evil it became.

It is said that the reason why this white tiger does not hurt people is because it was sent down by the heavenly immortals to protect Fang Xiang's safety!

Only Fang Xiu and the people in Xiangguo's mansion knew that this white tiger was just lazy, too lazy to move.

Fang Xiu finished feeding the last bit of crest meat in the basket and looked at the gate of the courtyard.

There stood a handsome woman with beautiful black hair hanging down her waist.

It is the original princess of the Great Zhou, and the current Empress Li Yingyue of the Great Zhou.

"What?"

Fang Xiu asked as he stretched out his hand.

Since three months ago, Fang Xiu promised her that as long as Zhenbao Zhai's profits were more than doubled, she would be allowed to return to Jinnan to meet her imperial brother.

She studied the way of business without sleeping or eating.

On weekdays, I almost live in Jumbo Zhai, and I try my best to increase the profits of Jumbo Zhai.

Therefore, during this time, Fang Xiu rarely saw her.

Now that she appeared in front of Fang Xiu, she must have asked for something.

Really.

Li Yingyue glanced at the white tiger, retracted her gaze, and said in a deep voice: "Zhenbao Zhai's business has reached Wu State, but Wu Country itself has developed commerce and trade, and it is not easy for Zhenbao Zhai to gain a foothold over there. ”

The implication is that it is more difficult to rely on Wu Guo's market to achieve the goal of doubling profits.

Fang Xiu said in a calm tone: "If it's easy, why did the prime minister leave this matter to you?" ”

When Li Yingyue heard this, her face did not change at all, and she continued: "Two years ago, you reached an agreement with the Wu people, and the emperor of Wu promised to reduce the tariffs on Qianguo goods.

Now because of the defeat in the war in the south and the difficulty of trade, the Wu people suddenly no longer recognize the previous agreement, and insist on levying customs duties before the agreement, so the business of Zhenbaozhai is even more difficult.

This matter is not only aimed at Jumbo Zhai, but also the rest of the businessmen, I hope you can take it to heart and seriously think about how to deal with it. ”

"Those dogs in Wu Kingdom dare not abide by the agreement?"

Fang Xiu's brows furrowed slightly, and he said coldly: "Aren't they afraid that my big cadres will send troops to the border again?" ”

Li Yingyue didn't answer, just was silent.

Fang Xiu thought for a few breaths, looked at Li Yingyue, and said: "This matter, the prime minister knows, next time in the early dynasty, the prime minister and His Majesty will discuss this matter with the hundred officials and come up with a way to deal with it, do you have anything else?" ”

Li Yingyue was silent for a few breaths, and then said: "And the cotton you purchased before, as well as the seeds of cotton, have all been shipped to Chang'an, what should I do next?" ”

"Cotton is woven into cotton cloth, cotton seeds are preserved, and the people at the Agricultural Academy can find a suitable planting place and then plant it on a large scale." Fang Xiudao.

Li Yinyue nodded and said, "Understood." ”

After speaking, he hesitated for a few seconds, and then said, "I'll go back." ”

Then, turn around and leave.

Fang Xiu looked at her much thinner figure, and for some reason a complicated emotion welled up in his heart.

Anyway, she is also her nominal wife, and she always bullies her like this, and she has a little bit of regret in her conscience.

"Huangzhuang is sick and a cow died, it was just sent to the house this morning, and the prime minister plans to make a hot pot, you can stay and eat together."

Fang Xiu looked at Li Yinyue's back and suddenly spoke.

When Li Yingyue heard this, her footsteps paused slightly.

After being silent for a few seconds, he turned around, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Zhenbao Zhai still has a lot of things to deal with. ”

Fang Xiu said: "Don't be in a hurry. ”

“......”

Li Yingyue fell silent.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu didn't say anything more, and said, "You go." ”

Li Yingyue was not hypocritical and walked away.

Half an hour later.

Li Yingyue returned to Zhenbao Zhai.

As soon as he entered the door, a man stepped forward and said, "Madam, the Engineering Academy has newly developed a small object called the shuttle, which is said to greatly improve the efficiency of weaving." ”

Li Yingyue looked cold, and said, "Take it and take a look." ”

"Yes, ma'am!"

The guy turned to leave, and soon reappeared, holding a small object.

Li Yingyue glanced at it, her willow eyebrows frowned slightly, and asked, "How can this thing improve the efficiency of weaving?" ”

The guy shook his head and said, "The little one doesn't understand, I only know that this is made by someone from the Engineering Academy, according to the records in the book, saying that it was used to weave one piece of cloth, but now it can weave six or seven horses." ”

When Li Yingyue heard this, she was slightly stunned, and couldn't help but look at Fei Shuo's eyes more.

How can such an ordinary thing make weaving so efficient?

Li Yingyue was a little skeptical, but in the past month, the Engineering Academy has developed many gadgets, which can play a great role.

Maybe this thing can greatly improve the efficiency of weaving?

"Send it to the weaving workshop, and if it really improves efficiency, it can be used on a large scale."

Li invited the moon to the surging road.

"Yes, ma'am!"

The man bowed respectfully, held the shuttle, and turned to leave.

"The report from the Yongzhou branch should arrive today, take it to me."

Li Yingyue looked at the other guy and said.

"Yes, ma'am!"

The guy didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, so he hurriedly took the letter and presented it to Li Yingyue.

After Li Yingyue stretched out her hand to take it, she browsed it from top to bottom and looked very carefully.

After a while, she took out a pen and paper, analyzed the situation of the branch in Yongzhou, and then proposed improvement measures, how to promote products, how to reduce costs, and how to increase profits......

After writing it, he put it aside, took out the book on the way of business that he bought from Zhufengxuan, and studied it carefully.

Minutes and seconds passed.

In the blink of an eye, it was sunset.

Li Yingyue put down the book, stood up, and looked around.

I found that the guys were already absent-minded and wanted to go home early.

Her willow eyebrows furrowed slightly, she wanted to say something, but she felt that it was meaningless, so she just said a few words casually and let them go.

The shop of Zhenbao Zhai, after several expansions, has been very wide.

Li Yingyue walked through the lobby to the room in the backyard where she lived on weekdays, lit a candle, held a book, and continued to study.

Until late at night.

Fang put down the book, took the osmanthus cake left over from noon, coped with a few mouthfuls, washed up, and lay down on the bed.

Life is simple, unpretentious, and slightly boring.

For more than two months, Li Yingyue has lived like this.

All the efforts made are just for one goal, to double the profits of Zhenbao Zhai as soon as possible, and to win the opportunity to return to Jinnan.

Although she had a lot of resentment and dissatisfaction with the other party, she had to admit it.

Fang Xiu will keep his word for what he promises.

As long as she can double the profits of Jumbo Zhai, Fang Xiu will let her go.

Following.

Early morning.

Li Yingyue woke up, washed up, and came to the front hall.

As soon as the day dawned, the guys had already begun to pack up their goods and clean the house.

Li Yingyue told them a few words and began to browse the report submitted by the Huizhou branch.

Zhenbao Zhai has branches everywhere in Daqian and Dazhou, and under Li Yingyue's order, each branch must submit a report every month.

The cost, profit, and all kinds of things that happened are recorded in the eucalyptus, and if there is a problem, you can also ask questions, and Li Yingyue will think about how to deal with it.

Therefore, since half a month ago, Li Yinyue has to browse the reports of each branch every day and deal with them one by one.

"The people of Huizhou don't like sweets, the stock of sugar can be appropriately reduced, the stock of glazed ware is too much, and the sales volume has decreased for half a month, so the price can be appropriately reduced and the profit ...... maintained."

Li Yingyue wrote with a cold expression.

A familiar voice suddenly appeared beside him.

"Madam, you've really lost a lot of weight."

Li Yingyue was slightly stunned, turned her head to look, and saw Tao'er in a long green dress standing there, her eyes full of distress.

"Why are you here?"

Li Yingyue stood up and asked.

Tao'er is just the most inconspicuous little maid in Xiangguo Mansion, and she rarely has the opportunity to go out on weekdays, which she knows.

"The slave and maid missed the lady, and begged the master for a few words, and the master agreed to the slave and maid to see the lady." Taoer said.

Nearly a year later.

She and Li Yingyue get along day and night.

I haven't seen him for two months, so naturally I miss it.

When Li Yingyue heard this, the cold face melted a little, and said, "You are a little fatter than before." ”

"The weather is getting colder and colder, and the slaves and maids eat more to prepare for the winter."

As she spoke, she took out a stack of oiled paper from her bosom, opened it, spread it on the table, and said:

"This is the cow that died of illness in Huangzhuang in the house, the beef in sauce, it is delicious, the master specially brought some more for the slave maid to make up for the lady's body."

Li Yingyue looked at the sauced beef on the table and was slightly stunned.

If it was something else, she might have thought that Moore had taken it herself, and then deliberately said so.

But beef ...... It's not something that a little girl can get if she wants to.

Even if Fang Xiu, who is below no one and above 10,000 people, eats beef, he has to emphasize that he died of illness in the Huangzhuang.

It can be seen that these sauced beef were indeed brought by Fang Xiu to Tao'er.

It's just that...... Why did he do that?

Li Yingyue's willow eyebrows frowned slightly, falling into thought.

Tao'er seemed to see Li Yingyue's thoughts, and said: "Madame doesn't have to worry too much, just a few pieces of beef, after autumn, the cattle on the Huangzhuang often die of illness, and beef is not a rare thing in the house." ”

When Li Yingyue heard this, the corners of her eyes couldn't help twitching.

You don't have to think about it to know that those cows could never have died of illness, in the final analysis, it was Fang Xiu who was killing for food.

"Madame has no one around to take care of her, so you have to take care of yourself, don't go hungry like this all day long......"

Tao'er looked at Li Yingyue and said with some distress.

Li Yinyue nodded, but said, "Okay." ”

Tao'er handed the beef to Li Yingyue and said, "Before the slave maid came, the master asked the slave maid to pass a message to the lady, saying ......"