The story of a noble girl

Chapter 157

Master Hu looked excited: "Girl, if you can really collect about [-] Dou, that's a big deal! Compared with the previous mu yield doubled, how many people will starve to death! People depend on food, people! Food is the most important thing, girl, this is a great merit, but can't you really be able to make forty fights?!"

Lin Xiaoning shook his head: "My lord, I really don't know. You know that my family is a hunter, and I'm not very good at tending the crops. Even the land in Taocun is also hired to be tended by those old farmers. , said that they should be able to receive forty dou. They also said that they had never seen such a good crop. There were also landlords in neighboring counties, because my family’s rent was low, and they only received [-]%. They came to Taocun to look for it. I have seen my crops."

"Then what do they say?"

"They? What can I say? They said they had never seen such a good crop, and they asked me to increase the rent to [-]% or else no one would plant their land. After all, I still have another large piece of wasteland that hasn't been opened yet." , just wait for the land to be opened after the autumn harvest, and they can plant in the spring of next year. They are in a hurry, afraid that no one will rent their land by then."

Old man Hu's eyes sparkled: "How did the girl come back?"

Lin Xiaoning smiled reproachfully: "My lord, you can figure out what my plan is, so why ask? Of course I won't increase the rent. I promise to those landlords that if they also lower the rent to [-]%, next spring, I will Sell ​​them all the grain and seeds in my field at a fair price, so that the landlords and lords will not lose money, and the tenants will get more grain. Isn't it the best of both worlds!"

"Girl, girl," old man Hu's eyes were red, "my girl, you are such a wonderful woman..." Then he was speechless.

"Master Zhiyin," Lin Xiaoning was a little embarrassed, "Master Zhiyin, don't get excited, our Taocun is only planting rice, wheat, soybeans, etc., but my other land will be planted with other grains next year. I asked the farmers, they said that the climate in Taocun can also grow other grains, I want to try to see if I can increase the production..."

"Girl!" Master Hu suddenly realized something when he heard these words, "Girl, do you have a way to increase the production of five grains?"

Lin Xiaoning choked suddenly.Accidentally slipped my mouth, this old bosom friend is not as easy to fool as those farmers in Taocun... He pondered: "Master Zhiyin, it's hard to talk about it, the master who taught me medicine back then, um, this, you heard Well, he once gave me a formula, saying that it can increase the income of five grains, but I don’t know how much it can increase. Didn’t I just try it on rice?

Master Hu looked at Lin Xiaoning without blinking, as if he wanted to see into her bones, and said after a long time: "Young girl is a good girl with great kindness and great wisdom."

Lin Xiaoning smiled unnaturally: "Sir Bosom friend, don't say any more, I'm embarrassed to say it to a girl, it's a great thing to increase food production, isn't Master Hu concerned about the people of the world, girl, I'm your bosom friend, why? Can you relieve the worries of adults."

"Go, go, stinky girl, you are joking with me, the old man again, girl, this is a big deal, a big deal, your recipe?"

"About the formula, my lord, please allow me not to bring it out. One is that the formula is extremely difficult to get, and the other is that the trouble is too big. If the trial is successful, it will mean a bumper harvest and increase production. But if it is not successful, it may be difficult No harvest. I thought, I will try planting next year on my piece of wasteland, and if it succeeds, then I can grow grain, so the formula is no longer important.”

"Then what if the harvested millet can't be used to increase the income?"

"You have to try it before you know, Mr. Hu, the autumn harvest is still a while away, what are you anxious about, everything is uncertain. How many acres of grain will be harvested this time, whether the grain is good or not, will all be harvested in autumn It can be decided later. I will discuss this matter with you later, but I can talk about the tax matters that I told you just now."

Lord Hu smiled like a fox: "Girl, you want to say that the rich increase taxes, the poor don't increase taxes, the same goes for businesses, small businesses don't increase taxes but reduce them, big businesses increase taxes, this is something that offends people. "

"If you want to offend, it is Master Hu who will offend you. What does it have to do with me, a little girl? The dynasty is prosperous and rich. There are so many rich people. The scum that falls from the cracks in their dining table can feed a poor family. Ask them if they want money and ask which one wants money?"

"This girl, what kind of dim sum scum can feed a family, how can there be such a big gap in the dining table of a rich family." Master Hu laughed until his beard shook.

"Lord Bosom friend, am I making an analogy?" Lin Xiaoning smiled coquettishly, "Besides, the border war is in chaos, and the war in the southwest alone costs as much as the court. Isn't it normal for rich people to pay some money to buy peace? If there is no such thing In this peaceful and prosperous age, the money of those rich people can’t be used anymore, and there is no one to grow the land, and they have to flee with their families and live a life of ups and downs.”

"The principle is the principle, but the words cannot be said like this."

"How to say it is up to your bosom friend. I, a little girl, only hope that this year's production will increase, and tomorrow there will be another bumper harvest. I will be famous in the world, the people will be rich, the business will be prosperous, the economy will be prosperous, the grain warehouse will be full, and the national treasury will be rich."

"Smelly girl, Xiaozui is so good at talking, how much land do you want, just tell me."

"Wait a little bit, Master Zhiyin, let's wait until next year. This year there is still the largest wasteland that has not been opened. I just thought, if I use this grain as a seed next year, I will try some other grains. If I use it next year This increase in grain production can also increase production, so let the grain be circulated so that the people of the world can grow good grain. At that time, let the emperor watch over and give more land, hehe, anyway, the land is deserted If you give it to me, you can still grow grain. Those who have no land can also grow land, and they can eat it if they have food. Also, if it is really possible to increase production, then let the emperor issue an order to reduce all landowners. If the rent reaches [-]%, the tenants will get [-]%, and the agricultural tax will be borne by the tenants, and the tax can be increased by [-]% according to the circumstances. However, it is estimated that the tax increase will have to wait until the next year."

Lord Hu's eye sockets were red again, and he sighed: "Young girl is really kind and wise, girl wow..."

Master Hu sighed, and Lin Xiaoning was ashamed.Until the dinner was set up, the maids came to announce.

After the dinner party was over, An Yu prepared the car, Master Hu sent him out, and Lin Xiaoning and his party returned to the Immortal Medical Mansion in the dark.

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Let's talk about the three kings of the Southwest. At this time, they had been beaten by King Ning's soldiers and horses.

The three of them gritted their teeth with hatred, and sat in the tent, drinking silently without saying a word.Finally, the King of Shu opened his mouth to deliver a letter to Xia Guo. Half a month later, at the border with Xia Guo, he discussed important military matters with your country.

An hour after Lin Xiaoning returned to the Yixian Mansion, it began to rain. Once the rain started, it was much easier, and it didn't stop until early in the morning.As soon as the sun comes out, the ground will dry up in a short while. After all, it is the climate of the capital, and it will be dry immediately after it rains.

But two hours after the sun came out, it started to drizzle again, with or without an umbrella.But this kind of rain doesn't affect Lin Xiaoning's mood anymore, the drizzle is very romantic.

Someone from the Yixian Mansion came to visit again. It was Zhou Ji, the owner of Zhou Ji, the housekeeper and a master who brought all the spar pendants and waited at the door for a long time.

Master Zhou sincerely said to the gatekeeper: "It's true that yesterday's subordinates were ignorant and had no winks. Zhou Ji was rude. He came to the door yesterday afternoon to apologize, but Ms. Lin refused to see me. Today I still come here for this matter. I just beg Ms. Lin Let me match him with a pendant to express my apology."

Lin Xiaoning still frowned: "Go and dismiss."

The mother-in-law went away in response, and came back after a while, with a tray in her hand: "Miss, I sent you away, but I couldn't send you away. The young master Zhou said that he brought his master with him, and he just wanted to match the lady with an earring on the spot. The old lady saw that the young master was also sincerely apologizing. No, young master Zhou asked the old lady to show the pattern of these crystals and some earrings to the lady. If the lady is satisfied, I will match it immediately. If not, I will immediately Just leave and don't bother Miss anymore. It's still drizzling outside, I think the young master is sincere."

Lin Xiaoning looked at her mother-in-law, saying such kind words for that young master Zhou probably took a bad advantage, so she said helplessly to An Yu: "Go and dismiss me, don't bother me."

However, Meizi was attracted by the crystal pendants in the tray, took the tray and looked at it non-stop, and even picked out a few: "Miss, these few crystal stones are similar to your lost earrings, and they match a pair of crystal stones." That's right, the colors of these earrings are really beautiful and exquisite. Take a look, miss. Anyway, you need to match your earrings. Let him do it. Anyway, the master brought it with you, and you can match it on the spot. Ann It’s raining nearby, so it’s safer. Zhou Ji’s workmanship is really good.”

Lin Xiaoning laughed and cursed after hearing this: "Meizi, your eyelids are so shallow, a few spars and earrings are enough to make you like this, but you are still an official from the outer hospital, so don't be ashamed, that's all right, let me satisfy you, here you go." You deserve a pair too."

Meizi smiled openly, "Miss, I have money, so I don't need you to pay for it."

"Okay, please come in." Lin Xiaoning smiled at the mother-in-law.

After young master Zhou entered the main hall, he was so well-behaved, courteous, and respectful when he first saw him, that he couldn't find anything wrong with it.

Lin Xiaoning picked out a spar and a color, and Master Zhou asked the master to make earrings on the spot. After the master started, Master Zhou asked the housekeeper to bring out a tray of gold inlaid jade bracelets and jade hairpins. come out.There is nothing to choose in terms of color and sample, the green water head and the golden inlay make Meizi dazzled.

Master Zhou was very polite: "When Ms. Lin went to see it before, there were no such styles and fineness in the store. These are from the VIP area. I just ask Ms. Lin to show her face and accept it. It is only as an apology."

Lin Xiaoning smiled, and said mischievously, "Is there any more?"

Mr. Zhou's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Yes, there are, Miss Lin, I have brought all the boutiques from the shop, housekeeper, quickly take them out, take them all out."

After a while, more than a dozen trays were placed on the table, and Meizi stared blankly at those exquisite jewelry heads, all of which were of the best quality and most exquisite workmanship.Exclaimed: "I haven't seen these in the shop yesterday, they are so beautiful, why not put them on display."

The butler explained with a low eyebrow: "These are from the VIP area, they are not displayed in the shop, and there is only one piece of each. It is unique and exquisite, and it is worthy of young ladies and young ladies."

Meizi reluctantly held a jade hairpin and a pair of bracelets: "Then, it should be very expensive, right?"

Young Master Zhou respectfully said: "Miss, no money is accepted, you can just choose whatever you like, these are sent by me to accompany the crime."

Lin Xiaoning couldn't help laughing: "Meizi, keep those you like, and I'll pay the money."

Young Master Zhou said: "No, Miss Lin, this is Zhou Ji being rude to Miss Lin, and the ornaments are also for accompaniment. Please accept it with a smile."

An Yu finally spoke up: "My lady can afford the money."

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

Young Master Zhou then asked implicitly: "I heard that Ms. Lin is from Taocun, Qingshui County? The first shop in my Zhouji is in Qingshui County. Not to mention that people from Qingshui County buy jewelry in each branch of Zhouji, and they charge cheaper. Besides, I was rude to Miss Lin yesterday, so I have to apologize, right? So please don't mention money."

Master Zhou Ji is a clever man, if you don't mention the fact that I sold jade in his shop, it will make me look bad.Lin Xiaoning smiled generously: "Yes, isn't it from Taocun, Qingshui County? Back then, I went to Zhouji, Qingshui County, and sold you a piece of jade for 2000 taels of silver. You must have made a lot of money. gone."

Master Zhou didn't expect Lin Xiaoning to directly tell about the sale of jade. It is no secret that Lin Xiaoning is from Taocun, Qingshui County, and in the capital.He mentioned Taocun, the city of Qingshui County, because he wanted to make friends, and he didn't want to collect money.But he regretted it as soon as he said it, for fear that Lin Xiaoning would be unhappy about selling jade.But Lin Xiaoning is so generous, and at this moment, he reacted quickly like a god, with seven orifices in his heart, he immediately replied:
"Ms. Lin is such a noble person, she never thought that Zhou Ji and Ms. Lin still had a business relationship back then. I'm so stupid that I didn't remember it. It's too rude. In this way, Ms. Lin has to pick a few more. Back then I have earned Miss Lin's silver in my Zhou Ji, so I should make up for what I earned back then."

"You are not a profiteer, no wonder Zhou Ji has become so big and famous." Lin Xiaoning was happy, "Meizi, pick me a pair too."

Meizi happily continued to pick.

In the end, the earrings were matched, and Lin Xiaoning's previous one was re-matched in a new color, which was very delicate, leaving three pairs of bracelets and two jade hairpins, without paying a single copper plate.

And Young Master Zhou's eyes were shining, his complexion was flooded, and he took the housekeeper and master, as well as the leftover jewelry, and was sent out of the mansion like a deer.

As soon as Young Master Zhou left the Immortal Doctor's Mansion, he went straight home. After thinking about it in the room, the men's jade hairpin that Lin Xiaoning wore on his head yesterday was a thorn in his heart.But today, the wonderful man didn’t put the hairpin in. I had a discussion with the master, so that the master could take a peek and confirm whether it is from the Zhou Ji, and see which year the style was from, so that we can follow this clue to find out. , Is that hairpin the sweetheart of that wonderful man?

Young master Zhou walked around the room like a trapped animal. From yesterday's bumping into a wall to today, he was able to enter the Immortal Medicine Mansion with great difficulty, and met the person he was obsessed with.He pretended to be courteous on the surface, but his heart was full of passion.Such a person, where can I find the name, such a wonderful person, to be able to marry and take home, is Sansheng's fortune.

Young Master Zhou was suffering so much that he walked towards his mother's yard.He didn't want to tell his parents, but Lin Xiaoning's words and deeds, every frown and smile, were carefully recalled by him, and he sighed deeply.This wonderful person is not like Jiu Yiniang, she definitely can't solve it by herself, it seems that her own mother has to step in, it is the right way to go to the palace and ask the concubine and aunt to be the matchmaker, otherwise others will get ahead of her. That is a thousand year regret!

Mrs. Zhou's wife heard Master Zhou's deep affection for Lin Xiaoning, and seeing the sparkle in Master Zhou's eyes, she cried out: "My son, you really recovered, it's the first time I saw you fell in love with Lin Xiaoning." A decent girl. Miss Lin has a title, and her elder brother is also a fourth-rank official. She is an ironclad and decent daughter! She is worthy of my son, worthy of my son..."

After hearing this, Young Master Zhou said: "Mother, go and apply for a job quickly."

When Mrs. Zhou heard that her son was looking for such a famous and well-known daughter of a wealthy official family, she was so happy that she went to her head. The ones who opened a small grocery store were not those who sang songs, let alone those who worked in a brothel... But when he came to his senses, he became sober, and said helplessly: "How can a girl from such a background be willing to do it for you?" Concubine?"

Master Zhou said: "Mother, I was married to be a concubine, not to let her be a concubine, how can she be a concubine, not to mention whether she is willing, even if she is willing, I can't be wronged." her."

Mrs. Zhou was even more speechless: "If you marry as a common wife, how will Webster's account be? Webster has been in the door for so many years. Everyone is gentle, filial, generous and tolerant. They gave birth to a son for you, and there is no dirty relationship between wives and concubines." The thing is, there are many women in your backyard, but it is so clean, she is indispensable, besides, when you married her, she was already married, now you want to marry a common wife, let the Wei family think about our Zhou family."

Young Master Zhou sighed and said: "Wei Shi is easy to talk to. If I talk to her, she will definitely agree. At most, I will stay in her room for a few more days every month. It is her compensation."

Mrs. Zhou pondered: "Even if Webster agrees, then Miss Lin's family probably won't be easy to marry."

"Then mother, go to the palace and ask my aunt to be a matchmaker. In this way, the Lin family will definitely not be able to refuse this marriage."

Mrs. Zhou spat as soon as she heard it: "You pig-headed, you're dizzy. Let's straighten things out first. I haven't even written my horoscope yet, and I just thought of asking your aunt to be a matchmaker!"

"Well, mother, let's talk about it first, and talk about it first." Master Zhou was very excited.

"Don't worry, my son, sit down and listen to me." Mrs. Zhou ordered someone to serve tea, and said softly to Master Zhou, "Miss Lin is the younger sister of a fourth-rank official, and she has a title. Mana wanted Miss Lin to be a concubine, but Miss Lin didn't want to, so she started arguing."

Master Zhou asked anxiously: "Is there such a thing? The county horse wants to marry her as a concubine? When did it happen, why don't I know."

"It's been a while. Don't talk nonsense about Jun Ma's marriage. You know that you are sensible in this kind of thing, so I told you about it. In the end, the palace sent someone to suppress it. When I came down, everyone kept their mouths shut. There was no big trouble, and only a few people knew about it. I also learned about it from your aunt. At that time, your aunt was just curious about which girl would not want to enter the gate of the county horse. I also heard that the Lin family The young lady and the county horse seem to have an old relationship, but they have kept their mouths shut, and they can't find out anything, so I have to let it go."

Mrs. Zhou paused and continued: "I also said that Ms. Lin is reckless by nature and doesn't like courtesy, but her family is rich, her medical skills are amazing, and she has a good heart. She is easy to talk to. Even the servants have a very good relationship with her. But with her temperament, she can't be the mistress, she is so evasive, she is too kind to the servants, if there are no rules, she can't be a Fang Yuan, a servant is a servant, it is right to show kindness and power."

"Mother, what do you say the servants are doing, you say Miss Lin, she doesn't even agree with the county horse wanting to take a concubine, what a nice person she is, how precious," Young Master Zhou said, fascinated. , with a look of obsession, "Mother, such a good young lady of the Lin family, the county horse actually wants to accept her as a concubine, it's too much. I regard her as a treasure, and I want to marry her as an ordinary wife. If I can't marry her back, mother , Tell me what to do, I feel uncomfortable like a cat scratching my heart."

Mrs. Zhou pondered: "Isn't this trying to think of a way? Jun Mana, she can make trouble, which shows that she is a high-minded person."
"Mother, isn't that right? Miss Lin's heart is high, and she looks like a fairy. It looks like she drank fairy wine."

Mrs. Zhou looked at her son helplessly: "My son, look at you, you are usually normal, and you know how to measure when things happen. Your father always scolds you for being unworthy, but I know that my son is a sensible person." It's the level of women, you always have trouble getting through it, you are always confused, you, alas. The Lin family used to be a poor family, but later became rich. The eldest brother donated a fourth-rank official and has no real power. Now, although rich , but after all, the family background is weak. It is incomparable with the ordinary fourth-rank and fifth-rank official families. Although my Zhou family is a merchant, it is a hundred-year-old business, rich as an enemy, and an imperial merchant. Your aunt is also a concubine. Of course, the status of an ordinary businessman cannot be compared in the same breath, not to mention marrying a fourth-rank official girl who has no real power, even a third-rank and fourth-rank official daughter with real power in the hands of the court is not a problem."

"That's great, mother, it's better not to delay this matter, don't wait for someone to snatch it away." Mr. Zhou is eager.

"But the problem is... Miss Lin and the Taifu's daughters are Jinlan sisters, and their temperaments should be somewhat similar. I'm afraid it's because she has high eyesight and low abilities. After all, she has her own title. There are only two women in Ming Dynasty who have titles. She is the other one who is the daughter of the mischievous Taifu. One is a medical fairy and the other is a medical saint. Females practice medicine. What a decent thing. But the title, it was bestowed by the emperor, so, whether it is high or low, it is noble, but in fact, it is a farmer who has just become rich... But she doesn't like it. Manners and etiquette suit you, none of the women in your backyard knows etiquette, except Webster."

"Mother, what exactly are you trying to say?" Young Master Zhou was anxious.

Mrs. Zhou smiled: "Didn't my mother just say it wrong? It means that Miss Lin, this matter should be considered in the long run. It is impossible for a person like her to marry into a rich family. Which family People don't pay attention to etiquette and rules, but you don't care too much about them, so there are two more possibilities. If you marry her as an equal wife, if Webster is willing, your backyard can still be kept clean, but One thing, you have to send all those concubines who have never given birth to the house, except for Jiu Yiniang. She is the only one among your concubines who is not from Yanhualiu Lane. Although the family runs a small grocery store, she is considered serious. People. It wasn’t her back then, so I couldn’t buy that Ganoderma lucidum.”

Young Master Zhou showed an unbearable face: "What will they do in the future when they are sent out of the house?"

Mrs. Zhou sighed: "My Zhou Ji can't do this kind of thing of disposing of concubines, unless they do some work before selling them, but now they are also safe and secure, and they have no handle. But after all, they are too humble. Ah, it's so embarrassing. Now that you can see Miss Lin's family, it means that your vision is clear and you see the good ones. Naturally, the bad and cheap ones won't catch your eye. They will give them more money and return their deeds of prostitution. , let them buy a small house by themselves after they leave the mansion, and with some money, it will be no problem for them to live a lifetime."

He paused, thought for a while and then said angrily, "Even if they don't have money, they won't starve to death when they go out. Look at your first eight concubines, which one is not a firework woman? They, can they starve to death? Just two Well, I gave birth to a child, and none of the other six have children, don't you know that women in those places are barren?"

Mr. Zhou personally poured water and tea for Mrs. Zhou.Seeing Mrs. Zhou savoring it carefully, she said: "Mother, can you just let those six people move to a side courtyard? Although they came from fireworks, they are still my concubines after all. It's not good for Zhou Ji's reputation to send them out like this. It's better to let them move to a side courtyard, where they can eat and drink for a lifetime, and the Zhou family is not short of money. Mother, look at it. "

"You know my son is soft-hearted," Mrs. Zhou said angrily, taking advantage of the situation, "Then you promise mother, after the six of them move to the side courtyard, only Wei Shi, Jiu Yiniang, and those two will be left in your backyard." For those who have given birth, after Miss Lin can marry and come in, there will be only five of them, and no newcomers will be allowed in? Can you agree?"

"Yes, yes, I will obey my mother." Mr. Zhou said happily.

"Okay, let's deal with this Miss Lin's matter again, son, you see, this matter still has to be done slowly, after your father comes back, I will discuss it with him, first we have to find out about Miss Lin's background, mainly It's because she taboos her title, otherwise, this Miss Lin family will bring you in even with a dozen..."

　Because I was busy at work a while ago, and there were many things at home, I have been interrupted until now, and now I am only filling in the pits. Please forgive me, all readers. I was too busy a while ago. When writing, my head was dizzy. Some places used modern For measurement, ancient measurement is used in some places, readers, please forgive me.A bucket has different weights in different eras. In some eras, a bucket weighs 20 catties, while in other eras, a bucket weighs 20 catties.What I use here is a bucket of 40 catties. 800 buckets is [-] catties.

　　
　
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