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Chapter 128 You are a villain

Not only did he not underestimate the young Qin Zhao, but he even had some faint excitement and expectation.

At the beginning, he was a little disapproving of Her Highness the Princess who asked Fuling Princess to summon him, but now he felt that Her Highness must not have let him meet casually. Since the young Fuling Princess summoned him in person, it must be Her Royal Highness who had a good opinion of Fuling County. The master also recognized that she could manage the farm, and she didn't intend to control the farm. Presumably, it won't be long before Princess Fuling becomes the actual manager of the farm.

If his judgment is correct, he is confident that he can manage the farm well.

Although the owner of Fuling County is young, she can be seen in her actions and words, but she is not comparable to those ignorant noble girls in Chang'an City.Li Da couldn't understand how she had a certain understanding of farming at such a young age, but this was not something he should think about, as long as the princess could really support him in trying to grow rice.

But Qin Zhao was really young, and Li Dazhen was afraid that she would just talk casually, so he said: "The villain will get ready when he goes back, pick a few down-to-earth people, and go to the south. In the next spring, pick two of the best paddy fields Just try to plant it."

Qin Zhao smiled and said: "It's natural, your idea is very good, you just need to do things well, and I will discuss other matters with Her Royal Highness. The farm is my food town, and I will rely on it for food in the future Well, I will never joke with Manager Li. If you have any good ideas in the future, don’t be afraid of trouble or taking any responsibility. If you have an idea, just tell me. Whether it is successful or not, whether it is worth trying, I will judge If Zhuangzi can prosper under your hands, this princess will be the most rewarding and punishing, and your benefits will be indispensable."

Li Da put his heart into practice, and Qin Zhao said that no matter what he thought, he could mention it, which made him feel that the little princess was in charge.Although it is up to her to decide whether she can implement any suggestion she said, she does not take it seriously, after all, no matter how smart she is in her words, she is still a child, and she knows a little about farming, so how can she really know much?It can't be better than him who deals with fields all day long, right?

However, Li Da was still very happy when Qin Zhao said that. If she could unite her words and deeds and lived half her life, she would be considered to have met the Ming Lord.Then he expressed his position: "I don't dare to be greedy for merit, I just really want to do things well. Now that I can get the support of the princess, the villain has really met the master of Ming. This is the luck of the villain. The villain must not Dare to fool the princess. The villain dare not say how capable he is, only loyal villains are there. The villain has dealt with the fields for decades, and the princess allows the villain to say some boastful words. The nearby farms are in charge, When it comes to farming, villains still have some sense of self-knowledge."

Li Da looks honest, in his 40s, because he lived in the fields, he also has wrinkles on his face, but he doesn't look like a real farm steward. Qin Zhao, the steward of the Luo family farm, has seen it before, but he looks rich. Outside the landowners.But Mr. Li was thin, with a black face and such a smile, which was a bit festive, and Qin Zhao was also amused by his self-effacing words.Said: "Since Guanshi Li dares to recommend himself, I will believe you. I also hope that you will really succeed next year, and then the princess will personally hold a celebration banquet for you."

When Li Da saw that he had boasted once, the Princess didn't feel disgusted, but rather appreciated it, his expression became more relaxed, and he picked up the nice words and said: "If there is a celebration banquet hosted by the Princess himself, you will look good on the villain. Even if people put in this old life, they must leave the matter to the county chief.”

Qin Zhao thought about the operating expenses of the farm, and said, "When the spring harvest next year, the output of the farm will not be handed over to the court, right?"

"Yes, the autumn harvest has already been handed in."

"That's good. Does Mr. Zhuang Zhong have any money in his account now? Sending people to the south to hire farmers and rice seeds will cost money. If you don't have enough money, you can just talk to me. After you go back, you can budget it. Probably If you don’t care how much money you need, just send someone to report it to me, and I will send someone to send it to you. I am not afraid of losing the harvest of those fields for several years, so you can just try it boldly, let alone save money for me , as long as the money is used where it should be used, I will pay you as much as you want."

As he spoke, he introduced Qin He, who had been standing silently, to him: "This is my elder brother's part, but now he is my personal steward. His surname is Qin Minghe. I don't always live in the palace, because I want to learn martial arts from the old man of Yue State, so I spend a lot of time in the Luo family's farm outside the city. If you have something to report, you can go to the Luo family's farm, or you can come to the outer courtyard of the palace to look for Qin He. He can be my home. "

Li Dalian responded quickly.I met Qin He again.

Only then did Qin Zhao ask about other people in Li's family, how their lives are going now, and other gossip.

Li Da also answered one by one, because he knew that there was a young daughter who was not as old as her in his family, Qin Zhao said with a smile: "That's free, let your daughter come to the palace to talk to me, if she wants to stay Wangfu, if you stay with me, you can send her here. Even for your sake, I will treat her well."

This was a pleasant surprise.The steward of the farm sounds nice, but in fact he is just a servant. In the future, when a daughter gets married, there will be a limit to what she can say about her in-laws, but if she becomes the personal servant of the princess, it will be different.There are not many capable people in the palace. If they are liked by the princess, they will be released at that time. Even if they marry an official of the palace, it may not be impossible. Also better than nesting on the farm.What's more, his daughter is smart and smart. Although she can't be said to be very beautiful, she can be regarded as pure and beautiful. Because the mother-in-law in the family loves her tightly, she is also spoiled and raised, and the child is sensible and obedient. Presumably the princess is like this It is a good thing that fell from the sky, and he can also like his own daughter, which he never expected.

Li Dasheng was afraid that Qin Zhao would go back on his word, so he hurriedly said with great gratitude, "If you can really be supported and taught by the princess, it will be a blessing to Lanniang, the villain, and I will thank the princess for his kindness on behalf of the whole family."

Qin Zhao said with a smile: "It turns out that your youngest daughter's name is Lan Niang, and her name is elegant. But what kind of reward is this? I just want to find a companion. Years ago, I always went back to the palace. Then you gave Lan Niang Mother came over to play for a while."

Although he didn't say that he would definitely accept Lan Niang, Li Da was also very happy. You must know that such an opportunity is not easy to come by. He only has one daughter, and he is the youngest child in the family, so he has to make plans for her.In the past, Zhuangzi was nothing in the Huangzhuang, and he had no chance to hand over nobles. If he became the farm of the most powerful royal family in the Kingdom of David, although the princess is not very old, he can watch this behavior Da Li didn't dare to underestimate his neat appearance.If her daughter really can't win the eyes of the princess, it can only be said that Lan Niang is not so blessed.

After saying a few more words, Qin Zhao rewarded Zisu with some silk jewelry from his daughter's house, and sent him back.

Li Da is the manager of the farm, and Qin Zhao also has a good impression of him, thinking that he will be needed in the future, if he is really capable, he can help him a lot, and he has to give him some face.

Although she was a typical science girl in her previous life, she has heard and seen from her grandfather and father, and she has a deep taste of controlling power.Sometimes giving favors is a necessary means.

So Qin Zhao asked Qin He to send Li Da out in person, and asked Zisu to prepare some rewards, and sent them to Li Da in the front yard.

After seeing Li Da, Qin Zhao went to Jinyang to reply, and told Li Da about trying to grow rice. Jinyang saw that she had made a decision, so naturally he would not object.What's more, what she asked for was no more than a hundred acres of land, even if she didn't plant anything, it would be unaffordable to waste there.

Qin Zhao was thinking about planting out-of-season greenhouse vegetables, so he said, "Auntie, Ah Zhao wants to go to the farm to take a look a few years ago. Ah Zhao also wants to know where his farm is and what it looks like. "

Jin Yang didn't have any idea about her farm, but seeing that she had made up her mind to grow rice, she knew that this girl probably had some thoughts about that farm.She was not a small-hearted person, since she planned to return the farm to Qin Zhao himself from the beginning, and she didn't care whether it was a year in advance or a year back, and what's more, even if Qin Zhao didn't care about it, the farm really had something to do with it. Jinyang did not intend to take a share of the output.She looks like a princess David, her eyelids are not so shallow.Because there is no one in the princess mansion, and there are often rewards in the palace, the annual income is very considerable.The personnel affairs in the palace are simple, there are not many heirs, and the annual income is far greater than the expenditure, so the palace is probably the richest prince's palace in the Kingdom of David, and she is also the richest person among the princesses of the Kingdom of David. Shiyi's farm in your eyes?
There is no conflict of interest, and Qin Zhao has her own ideas, so she doesn't have to worry about such trivial matters, not to mention that the child is frank and frank, and wants to go to the farm, not afraid that she has any superfluous thoughts, but just said it , also appeared to be close to her.Jin Yang was born in the inner palace and grew up in the inner palace. He has been familiar with intrigues since he was a child, and he hates those who hide behind their words. On the contrary, it is Qin Zhao's generosity that makes her appreciate it even more.

"If you want to go, just tell me when you have time, just choose a day to go. It's just that there is no one at home to accompany you. You are still young, so you have to choose some guards to follow you. Qin and Qin Ming will help you In charge of the miscellaneous matters, the two of them in the oil shop also have to take care of them. Qin Lei and Qin Ming are the only ones you can use by your side. If you really want to go, pick some people from my guards to follow you. Things can't be sloppy."

Now that the world is peaceful and the emperor is at his feet, can something really happen?

Qin Zhao disagrees.However, she wanted to accept Jinyang's favor, so she thanked him with a smile.

Jinyang probably had something to deal with, and didn't leave her for lunch. Qin Zhao returned to the Fucui Pavilion, changed into the clothes he had when meeting guests, and put on the usual clothes at home. Alright, the umbrella maker has been sent over and is waiting to be summoned in the ear room.

All morning, it was just talking and running back and forth. She is a martial arts student. For her, this little physical exertion is like taking a walk after dinner. Where can she rest?
Although Zisu advised her to rest for a while and see you later, Qin Zhao was anxious to know the effect of using tung oil on the fine white gauze, white silk, and plain silk, and this matter could not be delayed. After lunch, he still waited. Watching Qin He come to the mansion to report that her "adoptive parents" in Youzhou sent someone to deliver things, and she was waiting to meet them, since she was anxious to see Brother A Shu, and asked how the people over there were doing now , I also want to see what kind of rare seeds Ah Tie helped her find, which is related to her future farm production plan.She is still waiting for herself to be great again, to add more material foundations to the lives of the people of the Kingdom of David.

So Qin Zhao went directly to the small study and asked someone to bring the umbrella maker over.

The umbrella craftsman was only about twenty years old, and he was cleanly dressed. Although he was wearing a gray and coarse kudzu coat, he looked energetic.Because he didn't know what a noble princess wanted him to do as an umbrella maker, and the servants of the palace who went to invite him couldn't tell, so he was a little nervous at the moment.

Qin Zhao was used to treating people with a smile when she was dawdling in Zhujiazhuang. She put away her arrogant virtue in her previous life. As long as she was not angry, she was friendly. Seeing that his youth was a little nervous, Qin Zhao smiled and said: "What's your name? I invited you here. It's not a bad thing. It's just that I need a talent like you for some things, so I asked you to help. If you can do a good job, I will definitely reward you here. So you Don't be afraid."

Her voice was crisp and clear. The young man thought what the princess of the palace looked like, but he heard this voice, but she was a young lady, so she secretly glanced at Qin Zhao, but she didn't want to be a nobleman who looked like she was in her early teens My little lady, and she speaks so kindly.I was so nervous that I went to a few copies, and heard that not only is it not a bad thing, but I might even get a reward, I was already looking forward to it, so I replied in a low voice: "The villain is humble, and I dare not be a princess. The princess is useful." It is really the fortune of the villain to get the place of the villain, but he only wants to be able to do the errands assigned by the princess, but he dare not ask for rewards."

Qin Zhao smiled and said: "You are a decent craftsman, and you are not a servant or servant in my palace. If you are invited to do something, you have to pay your wages. This is the rule. We are not bullying people with the palace. It's just this matter. It may make you a little embarrassed, but the ugly words are in the clear. If you don't want to, I will never force you. Even if you don't help, I won't let you go for nothing and delay your day's work. This loss, I will I will also supply you."

When the young man heard her say the word "embarrassed", he relaxed a little, but then became nervous again. In fact, it was really embarrassing for him. As the princess of the palace, she ordered anything, even if it was murder and arson. Since he was brought here, even if he didn't want to do it, he had to do it.Thinking of this, sweat broke out on his face.

"This... The princess dare not refuse whatever the princess orders."

Qin Zhao said with a smile: "I told you not to worry, it's not something illegal or disciplined, but I want to use fine white gauze and white silk to make some clothes that can prevent rain and wind, but can see through sunlight and keep warm." I thought that this is somewhat similar to the surface of an umbrella, maybe the fabric of the umbrella can achieve this effect, so I wanted to find an umbrella craftsman to come over and help me to see if it can achieve windproof, heat preservation and permeability. The effect of light comes. Since the steward of our mansion invited you here, you must be proficient in this. I only know that each family has a craft that is not passed down, so I said this for fear of calling you It’s embarrassing. As I said just now, this is something I wish for you, and I will never force you. If you agree, I will be very happy, and if you don’t, I won’t let you run in vain.”

When the young man heard it, it turned out that it was just such a thing, although the umbrellas made in his shop were somewhat famous in Chang'an City, but that was due to the other skills of making umbrellas, not just the surface of the umbrellas.How to make the umbrella surface, but all umbrella craftsmen know it.What they make is nothing more than more refined and elegant.

"This is not an undisclosed craft. The umbrella craftsmen in Chang'an City can probably tell a thing or two. No matter how confused the villain is, he dare not refute the princess's order. The princess's contribution is the dignity of a villain. In the future, the princess of the palace will all appreciate the villain's craftsmanship. The things that craftsmen envy, villains can't hope for, how can they not want to?"

Seeing that he agreed to his words, Qin Zhao said, "After talking for a long time, I forgot to ask your name."

The young man showed some embarrassment, and twitched: "The name of the villain, I'm afraid it will spoil the ears of the princess, but since the princess asked, the villain has to say, the villain's surname is Li, and his name is Huai Da. Everyone in the workshop jokingly called you villain, villain."

As he said that, he also thought it was funny, so he smiled slightly.

You villain, this name is interesting, it's rare for him to say it himself without fear of embarrassment.

Qin Zhao was embarrassed by him and also found it funny, and the name made him laugh out loud, this name is really a fortress.Haha laughed for a while, and then said: "You are a villain, there is something interesting. Although I am young, I have some understanding of people. You are called a villain, but I think you are an honest person."

"We are craftsmen, with character and reputation, and we dare not destroy ourselves at all when it comes to livelihood. As for the name, the villain dare not hide it, but the princess laughed at it."

Knowing the name, Qin Zhao got down to business: "Can you make the kind of cloth I'm talking about?"

Speaking of his strengths, Badass Li showed the confident look that professionals have when they mention their areas of expertise: "The princess's waterproof requirements are not difficult to meet, but the umbrella itself requires sunshade. The light-transmitting effect is not It takes several trials to find the right fabric, but as for heat preservation, I dare not talk nonsense, after all, umbrellas are only used to protect from wind, rain, and sun, and I have never thought about heat preservation before."

As long as it is airtight and does not affect the sunlight, it will definitely have a certain degree of heat preservation effect, but to what extent it can be achieved is impossible to guess now, you have to try it to know.

Qin Zhao didn't intend to embarrass him either.Since there is no precedent in the past, she will never succeed in one step, and she is not in a hurry, just try slowly.

"Light transmission is not difficult to achieve. Thin white gauze or white satin and white silk should be fine. I'm not in a hurry to make it in one day. We can try it. White gauze is the cheapest, and I can afford to try as many as I want. Although white silk and plain silk are more expensive than white gauze, as long as they can achieve the effect I want, I am satisfied. If the effect is not good, we can find a few more usable materials to make. Instead, I thought, all kinds of The performance of heat preservation, rainproof and light transmission made of materials should have their own advantages, so we first make some of them. We figure out the effect of various materials, and then we can choose according to our needs. I know that the umbrella surface It needs tung oil, so yesterday I ordered someone to buy some of the best tung oil on the market, and when you see the time is right, start making it."

You bastard thought for a while, and said: "Using white gauze to let the light through, the effect should be good. Sujuan is a little thicker, and the insulation is the best, and white silk is in between, but the master has not tried it, so I should make it out." Only then can we know what’s going on, I can start now, but the tung oil has a strong smell, I’m afraid it will spoil the princess, so I’d better find a secluded and shady place. Sunshine, natural air drying is the best. Can the princess send two or three people to work with the villain? Or help the villain."

Taking the initiative to ask for someone, this is not a hidden thought.Qin Zhao was very satisfied with this, nodded and said: "It's not easy to ask you to do it alone. Since you need help, I will send two people to help you."

Because Qin He went outside to prepare for A Shu's affairs, Qin Ming and Qin Lei were in charge of Fucui Pavilion, so they knew Fucui Pavilion better than Qin He.Qin Zhao didn't intend to let this matter go out of Fucui Pavilion, so he called Qin Ming to take your bad guy comrade to choose a suitable place.

In fact, although Fucui occupies a large area, it is originally a place for leisure and entertainment. In addition to the three floors of the main house and a circle of side rooms and ear rooms, it is more than a hundred steps behind the main house in the northwest and northeast directions, hidden by flowers and trees. There are two rows where people live.It's just that there are few people in Fucui Pavilion, only the servant's room in the northwest is occupied by some people, while Qin Lei and Qin Ming live alone in the east side, so there are many vacant rooms.In addition, there are two vacant rooms in the small warehouse.

But the warehouse is an important place, and tung oil is flammable, so Qin Ming dare not take anyone there.So I led you villain to a row of houses in the northeast.

Qin Zhao asked Yun Xiang to go to the front yard, and asked Counselor Qin to send her two hard-working, flexible, and obedient boys in the yard.

Fucui Pavilion's manpower was small, but according to the preparation of the servants of the princess, there was a shortage of many people. Qin Counselor didn't need to go back to Jinyang, this matter could be settled, so Yun Xiang went to ask for people, Counselor Qin picked two good boys and sent them over.

Although he is a servant, what he has to learn is an important job. Qin Zhao met the two men and asked their names and ages. Li Pai San only calls him San Lang, but he doesn't even have a name.

One of these two boys is called Gou'er, and the other is called Sanlang, which is suitable for everyone in the world.What are these bad names?Qin Zhao smiled and shook his head.

Since people are what she wants to use, they will be her people from now on.Although Qin Zhao is not interested in naming people, the customs of the Kingdom of David are like this. If the master does not give back the names to the servants who follow, the servants cannot be regarded as her servants in the true sense.Besides, Qin Sanlang is better for these two names, but Gou'er is really a bit of a cheater. He is a handsome young man. His name does not match his name, but he really "doesn't live up to his name".

(End of this chapter)