Fortunately, it was very successful. Berlin was not pedantic and had a quick mind, but he was also influenced by this world view and was loyal to the court and the royal family. No matter how angry he was, he would just say "what was wrong with his grandfather and the Hua family?"
Unlike her, she was resentful of the royal family because she was born and raised under the red flag and received an education that was completely different from here, so she hated it.
After taking a sip of the cold tea, Hua Zhi picked up the previous topic, "If I say that my grandfather was wrong, it was just because he said a few more words that he shouldn't have said. The emperor can lash out at him when he's angry, but when things are over, there may not be no room for change. I will definitely find a way to get our family back."
Hua Bolin nodded vigorously, not thinking that her elder sister was overestimating herself by saying this, "I... elder sister, what should I do?"
"What was the reason you came to see me in such a hurry before?" Hua Zhi suddenly changed the subject.
"Eldest sister, I..."
"I don't remember teaching you to speak hesitantly, or was there a teacher who taught you this?"
Upon hearing this, Hua Bolin no longer cared whether his idea was appropriate or not, and immediately stiffened his neck and said his previous plan, "I want to go to the academy!"
"I won't stop you if you want to go to the academy, but not now." She couldn't bear to see her child being ridiculed and stepped on at the center of this storm. She didn't like the way of tempering one's character, nor did she think that having such an experience was necessarily a good thing.
"I've asked Butler Xu to pass on the invitation to the teacher of the clan school. We'll see how many people come. The clan school must be built anyway. During this time, you should take your brothers to read more books and don't waste time." After a pause, Hua Zhi continued, "It's not just the children of our direct branch, but also the children of the side branches. I hope you can be a good brother and bring everyone together. You are the future of the Hua family. The more promising you are, the more likely your grandfather and father will come back."
"I'd love to." Hua Bolin bit her lip, "But they may not be willing to come."
"It will come." No matter how much resentment the elders have in their hearts, no one would want to delay the child.
Hua Bailin was not so optimistic. He knew everything and could see clearly what the current situation of the Hua family was. Even if there were some teachers in the clan school who were nostalgic for the old times, how many of them could come? If they invited new ones, they were afraid that no one would be willing to come.
But looking at his elder sister who had to worry about everything, he swallowed these worries back into his stomach. At best he could just read and learn by himself. The other books at home were not copied but they were still there. When he left the old house, he brought most of his grandfather's books with him. He didn't believe that he wouldn't be able to learn something!
"I understand. Don't worry, elder sister. I will take good care of my brothers."
Hua Zhi looked at Hua Bailin as if she was looking at a cabbage that was forced to ripen. She felt reluctant, but she had never thought about changing. This era could not tolerate people who were too naive. The environment was a breeding ground. Once the Hua family fell from heaven to earth, he would grow up quickly without anyone forcing him.
But I still feel heartbroken!
Hua Zhi raised her arm to touch his head, but when she got close to him, she put it on his shoulder instead. No matter how distressed she was, she didn't show her fear. "There are a lot of things to do at home. I feel much more relaxed now that you help me share the most important things at home. When you are not busy, remember to visit me more often."
"Yes, elder sister." Hua Bolin, who was entrusted with trust, stood up straighter, with a face full of fighting spirit. Isn't it just to take care of a bunch of brats? How dare you disobey!
"Eldest sister, you are busy. I will go read a book now."
"Go ahead, and remember to get up and walk around after watching for a while."
"Remember."
Watching her brother, who was as handsome as a little poplar, walk into the sunshine and gradually go away, Hua Zhi's lips curled up into a smile. With a brother like him and a grandmother who was willing to leave most of her belongings to her, she would do her best to make the Hua family better.
Bao Xia smiled when she saw the young lady's smile, "Look at the Sixth Young Master, he is so heroic and high-spirited. If you don't know him, you would think he is going to the battlefield!"
"There is no need for our young master to go to the battlefield." Yingchun quickly made tea for the young lady and massaged her fingers. "Young lady, Xu Jie and others are here. I asked them to wait in the side hall first."
"Call them over. It's already August. Some things can't wait."
"yes."
Since Xu Jie is the son of housekeeper Xu, he was originally a minor steward, so he was implicitly the leader among the three.
"I've seen the older girl."
The three of them were all family-born children, and their whole family was in the mansion, so Hua Zhi didn't bother to say anything and said directly, "From now on, you will just listen to me."
"Yes, please give your orders, young lady."
"Xu Jie, you and Zuo Fei should prepare to go to Jiangnan as soon as possible. The geographical records say that citrus fruits are grown in abundance there, and in previous years, merchants would take the water route to sell them to the northern states. You should buy as many as possible and ship them to Beijing."
Xu Jie didn't expect to be assigned such an assignment. To be on the safe side, he asked, "How much is this? I wonder if the young lady has an estimate."
"Take as much as you can. You can hire a team from the escort agency to escort you on your return trip."
This is a big business! Is the girl trying to do fruit business? Xu Jie wanted to find out more, but he swallowed his words when he remembered his father's advice and answered loudly.
Nian Qiu stepped forward and handed over a banknote. Xu Jie's heart trembled when he saw the amount. It was actually one thousand taels! The young lady actually trusted him so much!
"Don't worry, young lady. I will do my job well!"
"I trust you when I give it to you." Hua Zhi looked at Liu Yueming, "I remember that peaches are sold everywhere in Beijing at the end of August, but are they ripe around this time?"
"To answer the elder girl, it should take another seven or eight days before we can get down from the tree."
Hua Zhi nodded. "Go visit the surrounding area and see if you can order the peaches before they come down from the trees. When they come down from the trees, have them deliver them directly to the farm in the south of the city. Have you been to that place?"
"Yes, I have been there with the Third Master."
"Well, send all the peaches there."
"yes."
Nian Qiu handed him two bags of loose change, and Liu Yueming took them with both hands.
"First, we will sign a contract for the deposit, and then have them take the contract to the farm in the south of the city to exchange the money and the goods. The contract should clearly state that if someone passes inferior goods off as good ones, we have the right not to pay the money later."
"Yes, I've made note of it."
Hua Zhi did not say what to do if he did not have enough money. To do business, one has to use one's own brain, and it is not a matter of just pushing and moving. She wanted to train these three people and put them in the open. In the future, there will be many occasions where they will need to make decisions on their own. She does not need them to be puppets.
"Let's go as soon as possible, Xu Jie. Pick two people from home to take with you. If anything happens, safety is the most important thing."
"yes."