Chapter Eighty-Four: More Than a Wine Brewery
Meng He and I quietly walked out of Xianyang Palace and went straight to Wanlixiang.
At this time, Yinglan was bored in the winery.
In addition to the inventory of Shang Shifu that was sold last time, all the rest was given to Taoyao, so now there is nothing in the workshop, only a few empty jars and the big-eyed Yinglan, the account room, the housekeeper, and the little maid have all gone back to rest.
Tao Yao brought Ba Ling over to sit at the meeting from time to time, and the two fell in love, and Yinglan's mood was much better.
It's just that Tao Yao has already set off for the Western Regions today. When Yinglan was thinking about whether to go and see Baling, she suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a lot more people in the market outside the door than before.
"Li Qing, there are a lot of people in Fang City today."
The steward Li Qing is a middle-aged man in his forties, who has been in the market for many years, and was recommended to Yinglan by Tao Yao. Meng He investigated that there was no problem with him and the bookkeeper, so they were here to help Yinglan.
Li Qing smiled, and the wrinkles on his kind face stretched.
"Winter is coming to spring, and it would be strange if there were not many people in charge."
Xiao Yong is a thin man in his thirties, younger than Li Qing, quite shrewd, and he also responded with a smile.
"Yes, the master, where is this, wait for the spring ploughing to start in two days, then it will be lively! Since His Majesty's accession to the throne, business in this city has been getting better and better. The villain thinks that in two years, the Fang City of Xianyang City may not be enough! ”
Yinglan is also a joy, and I am quite happy to hear Xiao Yong praise me.
"Yes, thanks to Your Majesty."
As soon as I walked to the door, I heard the conversation of several people, stepped in, and said in a rough voice: "Hmph, what a bold man, dare to talk about Your Majesty!" ”
Ying Lan was stunned for a moment, then walked over quickly in surprise, bowed and said, "I've seen ...... My lord. ”
I took off my hat and said with a smile, "You can recognize me." ”
Ying Lan smiled shyly: "Adults are as important to Lan En, how can Lan not recognize it." ”
Then he turned sideways and said, "My lord, please backyard!" ”
I nodded and walked to the backyard.
"You two look at the store." Yinglan turned around and gave an order, and followed in.
Xiao Yong saw us enter, leaned in front of Li Qing, and whispered: "I heard that there is the support of the big men of the imperial court behind the head of the family, could it be this adult?" ”
Li Qing shook his head, a little puzzled.
"This adult is quite young, but he looks like he is seventeen or eighteen years old, is he the son of an adult? I think I've seen him somewhere, though......"
Xiao Yong smiled.
"The steward has been working in the fang market for many years, maybe he has seen it in a restaurant, it is not surprising."
Li Qing waved his hand.
"Forget it, let's not talk about adults, since the head of the family hasn't told us, I'm afraid that the identity of this adult is not easy to reveal, let's not get into trouble."
Xiao Yong nodded, stood aside and flipped through the ledger.
Li Qing is still wondering, this adult is so familiar, where have he seen it?
In fact, on the day of the promotion of farm tools, Li Qing also went to the south gate of Xianyang. It's just that there were too many people, and they looked at me from afar and couldn't remember my appearance.
When I arrived in the backyard, I looked at the yard, it was clean and tidy, and a poplar tree surrounded by two people in the courtyard had already pulled out knuckle-length young leaves.
Inside, the main hall is a table for the guests, the living room on the left side, and a study room full of books on the right. Yinglan has followed me since I was a child, and there is no problem with reading and literacy.
After sitting down, I looked at Yinglan, and my complexion was obviously much better, not as melancholy as in the palace.
"It seems that I was right to let you out of the palace, and this face is obviously rosy."
Ying Lan bowed deeply and said gratefully: "Thanks to Your Majesty's kindness." ”
I smiled, didn't answer, and asked, "Isn't it boring that Wanlixiang has no wine to sell now?" ”
Ying Lan smiled slightly, picked up the hot tea next to her and poured me a bowl.
"Your Majesty, please have tea. Before Sister Taoyao left, she often brought Sister Baling to sit with me, which is not boring, Your Majesty. ”
I nodded.
"Tao Yao is quite experienced in business, you have to learn more from her, my vision of Wanli Xiang is not just about selling wine. Now that the reputation of the wine has been established, I will be the first to use it here when the porcelain is fired. At that time, I will also buy the shop next to it and open a restaurant and inn. ”
Yinglan was another salute, and she was so moved.
"Lan Zhen doesn't know how to repay Your Majesty."
I waved my hand and said with a smile, "Now that we are a family, don't say such polite words again." ”
Yinglan smiled and nodded.
"By the way, Your Majesty, in addition to the income from the winery, there is also one hundred and sixty gold in addition to the treasury. Lord Meng He didn't take this money, why don't you take it with Your Majesty today? ”
I happily said: "The income from the winery will be placed here for you, and you will need money to buy shops and things later." If you do, you can use it whenever you want. ”
Ying Lan hurriedly said: "Such a large sum of money, it is not safe to put it here in Lan." Besides, this is His Majesty's property, how dare Lan take it at will. ”
I got up and said, "It's okay, you don't have to worry about the safety in the market, haven't you noticed that there are a lot of people buying and selling things outside recently?" In the future, you will be my private treasury, and if there is any money that is inconvenient to spend from the treasury, I will ask you for it. If you have the opportunity to become the third Great Qin Merchant, I will help you. ”
Ying Lan got up and suddenly realized: "No wonder, Lan did find that there were many more people in the Fang Market, and thought that it was the implementation of His Majesty's national policy that made the Fang City so prosperous." ”
I made a nostril movement and boasted, "I am wise and martial, and naturally there is this reason!" ”
Ying Lan looked at my expression, covered her mouth and laughed.
Seeing her happy, I laughed too.
"Alright, I'm quite bored today, and I'm here to distract you. Now that I'm in a much better mood, it's time to go back to politics. ”
Ying Lan turned sideways and said, "Lan send Your Majesty." ”
As soon as the two stepped out of the room, a girl's shouts were heard outside.
"Sister Lan, Sister Lan, look what I brought you!"
Ying Lan stroked her forehead and looked helpless.
I also heard it, it's Baling's girl.
Before the words fell, before Li Qing could stop him, Ba Ling rushed to the courtyard. Seeing that I was also there, I was like a deflated ball, and slowly stepped forward and saluted obediently.
Just as she was about to speak, Yinglan reminded in time: "This is Lord Su, Sister Baling can be called an adult." ”
Baling raised his head, although this girl was stubborn, she was still very smart, and she reacted immediately.
"I've seen adults."
I smiled and said, "No need to be polite. Your sister is away from home, are you okay at home alone? ”
Baling straightened up and pursed his lips.
"There are many people in the family who accompany me, but my sister is not there, and no one plays with me, so I came to find Sister Lan."
I glanced at Yinglan and said with a smile: "Then you play, I'll leave first." ”
As soon as I finished speaking, a loud shout suddenly came from outside: "Blind your dog's eyes, dare to stand in the way of this son?" Call me! ”
I frowned, raised my legs and walked outside, and Meng He and the others followed me closely.