But the bright moon shines on the ditch

The money was distributed in the morning, and the results were obtained in the afternoon. In the evening, Liang Peiqiu was called to the Royal Kiln Factory.

As soon as he went out, Wu Yin came to Xu Zhiliu and told him about it.

Since he was keeping an eye on Liang Peiqiu, he would not let An Jiu go. Therefore, the commotion in An Jiu's mansion and the bank in the middle of the night could not escape Xu Zhiliu's eyes.

It was rare for him to have leisure time, so Zhang Luo's subordinates placed a tea set on the stone table in front of the Wu Ben Hall, took out the Pu'er tea cakes given by Abbot Guangpu before leaving Beijing, broke a small piece and kneaded it in a porcelain dish, set up a clay oven and gave birth to tea. Bake slowly over low heat with a porcelain plate between them.

Before Wu Yin arrived, he smelled a long and bitter fragrance. He quickly walked around the screen wall and saw a figure sitting under the old locust tree.

On a restless summer night with the chirping of cicadas, the deserted verandah, the cool steps bathed in the melting moonlight, and the square patio, they form a thoughtless vision of Dongli.

In that vision, a thin figure sat lonely, working hard to create a lively scene.

Wu Yin paused for a moment, his breathing gradually calmed down, and he said as he walked: "Could you have guessed it?"

After Xu Zhiliu saw the person clearly, his [-]-[-]% certainty turned into [-]% certainty, and he said leisurely: "I heard someone from the sixth room mention it this morning. This is not a trivial matter after all. I expected it."

Wanshou Porcelain was an unprecedented event during the Wanqing period, and the cost was naturally huge. During these days, households were distressed, including their relatives who had borrowed money to replenish their income, and the merchants who had purchased wood, glazes, bamboo strips, and utensils. Flow, everyone sweated.

Fortunately, the imperial court did not forget this huge balance. Although it only gave half of it, it was a reassurance for them.

There were many people in the sixth room whose families were engaged in the porcelain industry. They were all smiling and beaming with joy all morning. They talked about this to everyone they met. Xu Zhiliu heard about it and expected that the imperial kiln factory would not give out money for no reason after it had been delayed for so long. There must be something unexpected.

Now Wu Yin brought more accurate news, and Xu Zhiliu smiled knowingly when he learned that An Jiu had cut off his flesh and bled it overnight.

Since I left the county government last time, someone has not been idle in the past half month.During the day, he accompanies nobles to visit gardens and enjoy flowers, and at night, he secretly meets with his allies and stabs people in secret.

First, he ordered the unlucky sons of the Changnan kiln family who had good relations with the Anqing kiln to cause an accident in Jiangshui Tower and spread the news of hiring craftsmen at high prices; They pointed out a clear path; then they instigated Qinggua Danzi to seize the opportunity and jump over the dragon's gate, deceiving the temporarily confused chief executive into making a big mistake.

She didn't personally take part in every step here. She only walked through the curtains, and the stagnant water turned into living water, followed by huge waves.

The winter porcelain supply is imminent, and the imperial kiln factory is unable to cope with it, so it has to rely on the help of private kilns.What the private kiln cares about is nothing more than the settlement of money.As long as the final payment is in place, who dares not to sell the imperial kiln factory's face?
An Jiu was forced to bleed in order to calm the anger of the public.

This is really a good way.

But, how can she convince An Jiu to establish the Ceramic Industry Supervision Committee?Xu Zhiliu has not figured out the key yet.

However, this first half was enough for Wu Yin to praise continuously: "I didn't expect a woman to be so quick-witted. I used to hear people say that you are Zhuge Liang under Liu Bei, but now it seems that she is somewhat like you!" "

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a "beeping" sound in the porcelain plate. It seemed that it was over-baked, and a piece of tea leaf jumped up and landed on the top of Xu Zhiliu's boots, still emitting white smoke.

Wu Yin laughed heartily, and was not afraid of pulling out the tiger's beard, and said bluntly: "I remember you were worried before, saying that she lived in seclusion all the year round, and her temperament was not open, and she might suffer a loss when she walked around the kiln in the future. Now it seems that you are serious I don’t know people well.”

Xu Zhiliu was deeply aware of his ridicule and felt that he was laughing at himself.

"I was the one who missed it."

"No." Wu Yin interrupted again, "It's because you don't have this ambition."

Xu Zhiliu pretended not to understand and asked about the attitude of the people who were doing the burning.

Wu Yin said: "As you expected, not many companies agreed. First of all, half of the balance is still owed, and it is not known whether they will be paid. Secondly, after autumn, the wood is reduced, the weather turns cold, and the livelihood is not as good as in the first half of the year. In order to survive, It’s been a good year, and no one dares to rush in. In addition, the fighting is fierce in the north, and reports of battles from the front line have been coming in recently. The south is also not peaceful. Everyone is waiting and watching, and they don’t dare to act rashly... Alas, I still don’t know what next year will be like. .”

Xu Zhiliu asked him: "Do you want to go to war?"

"I do! Of course I do!"

A flash of light flashed quickly in Wu Yin's eyes, and then disappeared, "I have wanted to go to the frontier to fight against the Hulu and regain the city lost by the previous dynasty since I was a child, but my family did not allow it. You also know that although my father is reckless, he is a bit special. Yourou. She doesn’t expect much from me in terms of making contributions to my career. I just hope that Jia Meier and I will be well, day by day, and if we don’t cause trouble for him, everything will be fine."

Whose parents don’t hope that their sons and daughters will live long?Wu Fangyuan has the courage to challenge Quan Jiao, but he may not have the courage to ask Erlang to fight.

Maybe it's not a good time now, maybe he has unknown reasons, but in short, based on Xu Zhiliu's understanding of Wu Fangyuan, he is a bloody adult.

Wu Yinxiao is like his father, righteous and upright.

The young man's enthusiasm for serving the country and his desire to kill the enemy with fists should be spread on the border, not on this land without gunpowder smoke.Xu Zhiliu suddenly felt a little bored and said: "If the right time comes, I will help you persuade Mr. Wu."

"Okay!"

Wu Yin couldn't be more grateful and punched Xu Zhiliu on the shoulder, "You kid, I knew you were a good brother."

Xu Zhiliu shook his hand, and most of the tea leaves in the porcelain plate fell out and scattered all over the floor.He looked at Wu Yin, who smiled guiltily and covered him with his kick, pretending that nothing happened.

So Xu Zhiliu had planned two cups of tea, but in the end he only had one cup.Wu Yin was so shameless that he wanted to taste it, so he was given the advantage.

The evening breeze was blowing slowly, Xu Zhiliu stood under the old locust tree, and took a piece of flower stamen with his tentacles. Thinking about An Jiu's attitude after Liang Peiqiu was summoned, his heartbeat suddenly skipped for no reason, and he remembered an old incident from the past.

When Prime Minister Pan was supervising the making of porcelain, he tortured the porcelain workers and caused a civil uprising. He was replaced by another eunuch.He was a relatively honest and kind eunuch, not as ruthless as Pan Xiang, nor as decisive as Pan Xiang.

If this is the case, the people will not be very obedient.

At that time, the kiln industry was far less prosperous than it was now, and there were many fewer practitioners. However, the huge demands of the palace overwhelmed the craftsmen, and slowly they became inactive.Just like the result of winter porcelain today, a pile of waste porcelain was burned and buried on the spot. When the time came, it was naturally impossible to complete the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

For failing to achieve the holy will, the eunuch was first scolded for being "not sincere", then found guilty of deceiving the king, and finally sentenced to death.It only lasts three months, so fast that the lotus has no time to wither.

This is extremely rare in the hundreds of years of history when eunuchs were elected to oversee pottery. It is also a typical rule. An Jiu must have heard about it, so he would pay for it himself and immediately eliminate even a trace of "insincerity" possible?
I wonder if Liang Peiqiu knows?How to do it?

Just as he was thinking about it, a whistle sounded like a bird chirping.Wu Yin put down the black porcelain lamp in his hand, listened with bated breath, said a shadow message to Xu Zhiliu, and flew to the eaves.

After a few breaths, he stopped in front of Xu Zhiliu.

"What happened?"

"This is an emergency signal." Wu Yin's voice was slightly tight, "Although I don't know what happened, but... something may have happened to Liang Peiqiu."

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The Royal Kiln Factory occupies a very large area and has the most complete porcelain firing system in the world.

It covers the fine processing of porcelain clay such as squeezing and tamping, as well as the rough process of drawing, sharpening, digging, glazing, drying, etc., as well as accommodating various shapes such as dragon kiln, egg-shaped kiln, and gourd kiln. There are several kiln houses such as , sagger kiln and so on.

The roof tiles are connected to the roof tiles, and the craftsmen passing through are pushing and pulling wheeled carts, moving saggers, transporting wood for firewood, cleaning up the burnt ashes and damaged utensils in the kiln, or stacking porcelain in piles. Move them into the kiln, place them in the corresponding front and back positions according to the environment required for different types of glazes, and then stack them high and full according to the corresponding stacking firing, support firing, etc., and try not to empty the kiln. Only in this way can Maximize utilization.

The general manager was busy all day long, and the imperial kiln factory finally returned to its former vitality. Liang Peiqiu passed through the bustling factory area and arrived at the north side of the imperial kiln factory - the side hall where An Jiu usually handled official duties and entertained guests. At dusk, Has been swallowed up by the black sky.

Outside the side hall, Zhou Yuan and the upper and lower guards stood on each side, passing the time boredly.Seeing her coming, Zhou Yuan stepped forward and whispered to her quickly.

"My lord is in a bad mood, Dadong Liang, remember to be careful in what you say."

Not long ago, Liang Peiqiu asked someone to bring back a newly made ice mirror made by the manufacturing office from the middle of the capital. The process was full of twists and turns, and she went through all kinds of troubles. In the end, the favor she did to Zhou Yuan was in vain.

Zhou Yuan was grateful and knew her intention to sell her well, so he immediately gave her a few words and even returned the favor.

Liang Peiqiu gave him a grateful look.

Zhou Yuan did not dare to say anything and hurriedly led the person into the house, then exited and closed the door.Compared with the bustling factory area before, the room seemed too quiet.

Liang Peiqiu was a little uneasy and tentatively called Sir.

An Jiujiu, who was reclining under the window sill and dozing, had heard the noise a long time ago. His eyelids were slightly raised. After letting her dry for a moment, he preemptively asked: "I heard from the chief manager that you are not willing to burn winter porcelain?"

Following the sound, Liang Peiqiu took a few steps forward, stood across the screen, and took a deep breath.

Hearing her sigh, An Jiu laughed and said, "What are you talking about? There's no need to cover it up, I don't have much patience today!"

Liang Peiqiu said: "Sir, please calm down. I didn't mean to go against you. I am really short of money and can't do anything. My lord, there is something that others may not know, but you know it. Anqing Kiln is already carrying a huge debt hole..."

At this point, she paused briefly.The moths in the accounting room almost sucked all the blood out of the Anqing kiln back then, and most of them were probably fed to the person in front of me, right?
She was not without resentment, but she said as usual for a moment: "The money bank has made a lot of money. This year, all the profits from the kiln's operations have been used to fill the pit, and there is still a lot left. What's more, Wanshou Porcelain is another sum. Now the kiln is in trouble both internally and externally, and it has no ability." Let’s take over the firing of winter porcelain again.”

As she spoke, she presented Anqing Kiln's account books with both hands for inspection.Seeing that she was prepared, An Jiu became even more angry: "Are you blaming me for being unreasonable?"

"That was not what I meant!"

Liang Peiqiu looked angry and gritted her teeth to hold back her tumbling emotions. However, the words she blurted out were still stained with anger, "Your Excellency, you know the situation of Anqing Kiln best. I also know your intention of calling me here. I dare not hide it at all. It's To put it bluntly, why would you, sir, put things in trouble for me?"

An Jiu rolled over on the bed, crossed the screen, walked up to her, and raised her chin: "What are you angry about?"

Liang Peiqiu tried her best to look away and lowered her eyes.

There was a row of bright candles on the table. She was held in his hand, her eyelashes trembling, showing a bit of frailty.

"The chief steward lobbied me several times before, and I have repeatedly stated the situation at the kiln entrance. What's more, just after Wanshou, the imperial porcelain was highly praised by your majesty, and your Excellency also rewarded me a lot. I am not a person who is unjust for profit. If I have the ability, how can I Shouldn't I do it? But not only can you not understand my difficulties, but you have also tried to test me again and again, which is really chilling."

An Jiu was astonished: "Has the chief manager come to see you before? I don't know about this!"

Liang Peiqiu didn't care whether he knew it or not, but he called her over late at night and tried again and again. It was always true, so he didn't say anything.

For a moment, An Jiu seemed to have wronged a good person. He let go of his hand and coughed lightly: "I wrongly blamed you. I thought, thought...that's all. Let's not mention this matter."

He took the account book, looked through it casually, and asked, "How is the current debt at the kiln entrance?"

Liang Peiqiu seemed to still have energy, and her nasal voice was slightly deeper: "I can barely turn around. Once the unpaid payment is recovered, I should be able to pay the money to the bank by the end of the year. I won't... won't be sued to the county government for defaulting on the loan." .”

"With me here, who dares to sue you?"

An Jiu was amused by her angry look. He put aside the account book and thought for a moment before speaking again, "You can think of something for me on this matter. I must hand over enough winter porcelain before winter."

Liang Peiqiu glanced at the account book, pacing and thinking, secretly stuffed the account book back into her chest, and breathed a sigh of relief.After a moment, she looked at An Jiu with a hesitant tone: "Sir, I have a question, please speak frankly."

An Jiu waved to her.

Liang Peiqiu moved Zhang Zhuzi nearby and sat in front of the window.The nineteen-year-old An is lying softly, facing the window and looking at the moon.

"Did you know? In fact, during those years in the inner court, I never saw the moon. I don't know if it was because the palace walls were too high and too deep, or because I walked too hastily. But now that I think about it...really, I have never seen the moon once. Over the moon.”

With a smile in his voice, An Jiu looked back and asked her, "Have you seen it?"

Liang Peiqiu nodded.

"I loved looking at the moon when I was little."

"why?"

"The moon is beautiful."

An Jiu asked again: "Where is the best place to see?"

Liang Peiqiu replied: "It has light and shines in the dark night."

The two were silent for a while.

Liang Peiqiu was the first to break the silence: "Sir, the Royal Kiln Factory is... but there is no money?"

"You guessed it."

This is not a question.

Liang Peiqiu slumped her shoulders following An Jiu's words.

"Dongling porcelain is royal porcelain. Once you get it, you will get both fame and fortune. How many people are trying their best to join the imperial kiln factory to make it. After all, there are only a few people like Anqing Kiln who are in such a dilemma. Others should not do it. It must be that something is missing from the fame and fortune. Sir, to be honest, it’s not easy to survive these days, and people are working hard just for food and clothing. If you can’t do this, how can you have a reputation?”

An Jiu raised his eyebrows slightly: "This is the first time you have said these heartfelt words to me."

"Your Excellency is an official of the imperial court and is busy with government affairs. If it is not necessary, wouldn't it be insulting to your ears if I tell you this?"

An Jiu smiled: "You don't have to be weird, don't you know what I am like? It is said in the script that I am a corrupt official even more ruthless than Prime Minister Pan, and a castrated dog that everyone can kill both inside and outside the court. What a waste of time. What does the suffering of the people have to do with me?"

Liang Peiqiu originally wanted to try Huairou, but she didn't want An Jiu to be terminally ill and unable to listen to even a few words of warning, so she decisively changed her face: "Then let me talk to you about money. To solve the dilemma of Dongling Porcelain, there is only one word - -money."

An Jiu became interested and raised his body: "What do you mean by this?"

"The Sanyao Jiuhui has set a threshold since its establishment. All members must pay a full membership fee, and must pay it every year. This fee will be used for the construction of the porcelain industry, and it requires the consent of everyone before it can be used. I saw it a few days ago After that, it has been accumulated to this day, which is a huge sum.”

An Jiu's eyes flashed: "Is it enough to pay for all the expenses for winter porcelain?"

Liang Peiqiu nodded hesitantly but firmly.

An Jiu was so ecstatic that he stood directly on the couch and placed his hands on the window lattice, as if he could glimpse the light in the dark night.But just for a moment, his shoulders slumped again.

"In this case, doesn't everyone know that the imperial kiln factory has no money?"

This is the inevitable result.

The Three Kilns and Jiuhui include the Anqing Kiln, Hutian Kiln, Changnan Kiln and other ancient and gray wares making industries. The Jiuhui also has jurisdiction over Tuotuo, Erbai Glaze, Celadon Glaze, Four Large Wares, Four Small Wares, and Jiuling Cups. , [-]-inch and other specific industries, the wide distribution of personnel and the complexity of interpersonal relationships can be seen.

Once the money is used, there must be a justifiable name.Once you have a reputation, you must spread it, and whenever it is spread, it must be exaggerated.

It is not a big deal to let the common people know that the imperial kiln factory has no money. It is a big deal if the common people take this as a starting point to make false claims that the court has no money or there are corrupt officials in Jiangxi.

Anjiu would rather cut off the flesh than suppress the matter first, just to prevent the news from being exposed.

When this plan failed, An Jiu rubbed his brows, feeling extremely sad: "But is there any other way with a decent name that won't arouse people's suspicion?"

Liang Peiqiu shook her head: "No more."

An Jiu sighed.

Liang Peiqiu couldn't sit still anymore, got up and walked around the room.An Jiu was upset when she left and asked her to go outside to prepare some cakes and fruits.Liang Peiqiu took the order and left, talking to Zhou Yuan in the corridor.

Zhou Yuanxian also heard loud noises inside and couldn't help but feel worried.Seeing that she had come out with all her hair and tail, she hurriedly stepped forward to investigate.Liang Peiqiu shook her head to indicate that nothing was wrong, and ordered a few pastries, a pot of wine and a few side dishes.

The guard next to him saw this and rushed to do it.

Zhou Yuan and her looked at each other and smiled.

No one wants to be a doorkeeper these days, and it’s not fun to do so in a hurry.The guard is also a human being. He was already tired after standing for most of the night. A trip to the kitchen refreshed him.

Liang Peiqiu saw someone coming back from a distance carrying a basket. Her steps were as light as a traveling bird. When passing by the verandah, she suddenly slapped her forehead as if she thought of something. Before the guard could give her the basket, a gust of wind swept An Jiu. In front of him, he gasped: "Sir, I, I thought of it!"

An Jiu was startled: "What?"

"There is a name that is justifiable and reasonable, and does not require the use of membership funds to arouse suspicion."

"Say it!"

Anjiu sat up from the couch impatiently, held Liang Peiqiu's shoulders with both hands, and stared at her expectantly.Hearing her lips open and close, An Jiu's hands unconsciously exerted force, causing her shoulder bones to crack.

He couldn't help but scolded: "Say it again!"

Liang Peiqiu repeated that sentence without any hesitation.

"Establishment of the Ceramic Industry Supervisory Committee."