Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 70 Li Yong
In fact, Hualan's guess was correct. Yuan Wenshao's previous idea was indeed to separate from Zhongqin's residence.

But after thinking about it these two days, he knew that he was too naive.

When brothers in later generations get married, they will naturally separate the family. After the separation, even if something happens to the brother's family, it will not be involved in the family.

But in the ancient times when the clan was supreme, this would not work at all.

The fourth and fifth bedrooms of the Gu family treated Gu Er like this, but after the accident, Gu Er finally came to help.

Although the Gu Er Gang had other factors, the fetters of the clan also accounted for a large part of the reason.

Moreover, in ancient times, there was never any emphasis on one person doing things alone. If there is a problem with Uncle Zhongqin's mansion, he will also be involved.

It’s not that he can draw a clear line in his subjective consciousness.

After thinking about this, although Yuan Wenshao would not have the idea of ​​moving back, he did not want to separate himself from the Yuan family as before.

The Yuan family has a long heritage, and the servants in the family are relatively reliable. If you want some, you can feel free to use them.

"My lady, what are you doing looking at me like that? Do you think my proposal is not good?" Yuan Wenshao asked suspiciously.

"No, the officer's suggestion is very good."

In fact, Hua Lan also wanted to go to the Yuan family to ask for someone, but she gave up considering Yuan Wenshao's attitude. Now that Yuan Wenshao took the initiative, she naturally would not object.

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Early the next morning, the husband and wife came to Uncle Zhongqin's mansion. After greeting them, the family sat together and had breakfast. Most of them are newcomers, and they want to get some capable old people from here."

Yuan Weichang laughed when he heard this and said: "Well, it really won't work if there are no old people in the house to watch and teach. Madam will pick some good ones for Erlang and send them over."

"I wanted to send some over before. Erlang said he would wait for the lady to come over, but I forgot about it later. Okay, I'll go pick it up now." Mrs. Yuan also pointed at Yuan Wenshao and begged him for a favor for her natal nephew. If you are looking for a job, you will naturally not refuse.

When Mrs. Yuan left, she called Hua Lan and Feng Shi, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked harmonious.

"Father, there is still an accountant in the boy's house. I wonder if there is a suitable one in the house?" Yuan Wenshao said.

Yuan Weichang pondered for a while and said: "Let Li Xian's son Li Yong go. He has been managing the accounting department of the house with his father these years, and his ability is not bad."

"Father, isn't Li Yong the one who will succeed Uncle Li in the future? What if he is given to my family?" Yuan Wenshao said.

The previous generations of Li Xianzu were all accountants of the Yuan family, and Li Yong was the eldest son of Li Xian, who had been trained as his successor.

"Li Xiancai is in his early fifties, and he is in good health. He can still work for a few more years. His second son is also very proficient in accountants. Let him take care of him for a few years." Yuan Weichang said.

When Yuan Weichang said this, Yuan Wenshao naturally would not refute.

When Yuan Wenshao and his wife went back, they not only took four old maids from Uncle Zhongqin's house, but also brought back an accountant.

The four mothers are not just four people, but four families.

Their husbands, children, and more than 20 people all came back with them.

With these people and Hualan's arrangements, Yuan Wenshao felt that his family was much more organized the next day.

"Madam, I almost forgot. I asked Zhang An the day before yesterday and he was also interested in Cui Chan. You go back and check Cui Chan's tone. If she doesn't object, find a time to help them get married." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Okay, turn around and ask me, but Cuichan should not object." Hua Lan smiled.

If ordinary people's marriages are ordered by parents and matchmakers, then servants' marriages are arranged by the master and mistress alone, and the servants have no chance to object.

Generally, the maids are older, and if the family has not redeemed them, they are usually married to the guards and servants of the house, and the more respectable ones are added to the stewards.

Zhang An is Yuan Wenshao's long-term follower, and he is deeply trusted. Marrying him can still get rid of slavery. For a maid, it is already considered a very good match, how could anyone disagree.

Said Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived, at this moment Cuichan came in from the outside, saluted and said: "My lord, the Accountant Li is outside, please see me."

Yuan Wenshao was a little surprised when he heard this and said, "Ask him to wait in the front hall first. I will go there in a moment."

"Yes." Cuichan responded and retreated.

"My lady, I'm going to see Li Yong, and I'll talk to Cuichan." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Yeah." Hua Lan nodded.

After Yuan Wenshao left, Cuichan and Caihan walked in.

They were Hualan's personal envoys, and according to the rules, they were always by Hualan's side. However, Yuan Wenshao didn't like anyone around when talking to Hualan, so he sent them away.

Now that Yuan Wenshao is gone, they naturally have to wait on him.

"Cui Chan, how old are you this year? Is there anyone else in the family?" Hua Lan asked.

Cuichan was startled and said: "Back to Madam, I am sixteen this year. My parents are still alive and I have two brothers who are married."

Hua Lan heard the words and said: "That's not too small. The official and I want to betroth you to Zhang An, the official's long-term follower. What do you think?"

Cui Chan's face turned red when she heard this and said, "It all depends on the master, the lady."

"Since you don't object, then this matter is settled. You have been with me for a while, and I will not lose you. When you get married, I will give you some dowry. In addition, the master's side It means that your body deeds will be returned and you can get married. Zhang An's mother is the master's wet nurse and has already changed her status. She still has dozens of acres of land at home, so her life will not be bad." Hua Lan said with a smile.

The land of Mama Qian's house was bought by Yuan Wenshao before. It's not high-class, but it's not bad either.

"Eldest lady, the servant wants to stay by the eldest lady's side after she gets married." Cuichan knelt down with a plop.

"What are you doing?"

Hua Lan quickly helped her up, and said with a smile: "I didn't say to drive you away, Zhang An is usually in the mansion, so you naturally have to stay in the mansion. What I mean is, after you get married, you will be in the courtyard Act as an envoy in charge. Help Zhou's mother manage the servants in the courtyard."

In her and Yuan Wenshao's courtyard, counting the four maids close to her, there are more than a dozen people serving them, and Zhou's mother has always been in charge.

After Cuichan got married, it was naturally not suitable for her to serve her personally, so it would be appropriate for her to manage the maids in the yard with Fang's mother.

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Yuan Wenshao came to the main hall, saw Li Yong standing there, waved his hands and said, "Sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Master." Li Yong thanked, sat down and said: "Master, I have sorted out the accounts of the house, and found some problems, I want to talk to Master."

"what is the problem?"

"My lord, apart from the lord's salary and food, there are only a few Zhuangzi in the mansion. This is very unreasonable." Li Yong said.

Yuan Wenshao nodded, motioning for him to continue.

"Although the lord's salary and food are enough to meet the various expenses of the family, there are also various entertainments and contacts on weekdays, which are not enough. And there are only a few Zhuangzi in the family. To put it bluntly, they depend on the sky for food, which is very uncomfortable. Stability, if the year is good, it will be fine, but when the year is bad, it will be troublesome." Li Yong said.

Yuan Wenshao nodded. There were 80 people in his family, including those from Uncle Zhongqin's family and Hualan's dowry.

Plus the soldiers, there are more than 100 people in total.

These people all need him to support them and pay them monthly money.

One tael per person costs more than 100 taels per month, plus the rewards during the holidays, it is not a small sum.

In addition to food and drink, it would cost several hundred taels a month.

In addition to the repair and maintenance of the house, he and Hua Lan's daily expenses totaled almost a thousand taels of silver a month.

In addition, it usually costs money to receive and drop off.

But the income of the family is only his salary, and a few Zhuangzi rewarded by the government.

The salary is okay, it can be regarded as a guaranteed income despite droughts and floods, but this is not necessarily the case in Zhuangzi.

If there is a natural disaster and the crops fail, not only will you not be able to make money, but you will also have to invest money in it.

There was no way, the tenants on Zhuangzi farmed for him, and he couldn't let them starve to death in bad years.

"Do you have any suggestions?" Yuan Wenshao asked.

Since Li Yong came to him, he must have some suggestions.

"Returning to the Lord, there are a lot of silver in the accounting room. The small idea is to set up some shops in Bianjing City. Whether it is to arrange people to operate it or rent it out, it is better than keeping the silver." Li Yong said.

The Great Zhou Dynasty did not restrict officials from doing business. Officials would basically buy some shops and do some business.

Some families even arrange for people to specialize in business, just like the Sheng family, where Sheng Wei made money in business and Sheng Hong became an official.

Sheng Wei would give money to Sheng Hong every year to help him manage things.

Although Sheng Wei did not do business under Sheng Hong's rule, but with Sheng Hong's signboard, the local officials would not embarrass him.

Yuan Wenshao pondered for a while and said: "If you look back and see if there are suitable shops in Bianjing, buy a few. As for whether to arrange for people to run them or rent them out, we will decide then."

As a time-traveler, making money is naturally not a problem for him, but he is ready to think carefully about what he wants to do.

"Yes."

After sending Li Yong away, Yuan Wenshao returned to the backyard.

When Hua Lan saw Yuan Wenshao coming back, he asked Cui Chan and the others to go down first, and then told him what Cui Chan meant.

"Since this is the case, don't ask Cuichan to serve her personally in the future. I will tell Mama Qian later that when we come back from Yangzhou, we will pick a date for them to get married." Yuan Wenshao said.

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