An Changqing, who was originally a little nervous, calmed down in his calm words. He thought for a while and said, "Since this is the case, I can't be idle. I have checked the accounts of each shop with He Lan. I just took out some cotton-padded food and charcoal for the winter."
In the last life, he had heard from the servants in the house that the price of hot coal had risen sharply. Because many dignitaries have prepared charcoal in their residences that can only be used for one month. Usually in early February, there is no need to regenerate carbon fire. But this year has been cold until the end of March. Every mansion is rushing to buy charcoal everywhere. As a result, the Fotan business is very hot, and the price is also very high.
Xiao Zhige thought for a while and said, "There is still money in the account of the public, so I can ask Wang Fugui to withdraw it, but it is estimated that at this time, I can't buy so much."
"You can buy as much as you can," An Changqing said.
The two agreed and went to dinner together. The next day, An Changqing instructed Wang Fugui to convene the shop stewards in advance to discuss the purchase of goods.
It was originally scheduled to be called on the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, but now it was just in time for something to do, so I called people two days earlier.
An Changqing has been dealing with one thing after another these days, but he doesn't have time to think about how to clean up this group of stewards, but these stewards who have been left on the air are so anxious one by one, they just want to go to the palace to kowtow and admit their mistakes.
Without him, they have been hanged for too long. The more I think about it, the more frightened it becomes. These days at home, it's really hard to sleep and eat. They first heard that the princess had started to check the old accounts, and then they heard that Tian Yifang's steward had been turned over to see the official, and then was beaten by Wang Fugui in a vehement manner. Except for the few who are innocent, the remaining stewards lost a lot of weight in a short period of time in fear.
When he was summoned to the palace, he breathed a sigh of relief. Even if he was about to die, he had seen the time of his death, which was better than being afraid every day and not being able to sleep at night.
Who knew that the princess was not as guilty in court as they thought and dragged to trial one by one. Instead, he asked about the situation in each shop in a pleasant manner. The stewards answered cautiously. I heard him say again: "This time, I called everyone to come here, in fact, I have something important to support. My lord and I want to buy a batch of winter clothes, food, and charcoal. But we are suffering from insufficient manpower. I wonder if the stewards can relieve their worries?"
The stewards are all shrewd people out of the crowd, and when they hear this, it means that they will be punished for their merits. If this errand is done well, even if there is any fault in the past, I will be able to make up for it.
Among them, the few stewards whose hands were not very clean looked at each other and stepped forward: "I don't know how much the princess wants to buy?"
An Changqing thought for a while and said, "How much can you buy?"
The stewards discussed it for a while, but they were not sure. They deal with people all the year round, and they have a wide network of contacts, but they can find channels to buy, and how much they buy, they have to go back and confirm.
At the moment someone said: "We have to go back and confirm."
An Changqing said: "Then the stewards confirm as soon as possible, it is best to report the number tomorrow."
Although the stewards did not know why he suddenly bought so many things for the winter, but because of their guilty conscience, they were already a little afraid of him, so they didn't dare to ask more questions, and they just responded respectfully.
After talking about the purchases, seeing these stewards look apprehensive, An Changqing said again: "There is another matter, which you must already know. The stewards and buddies of Tianyifang lied, colluded with outsiders, and lied about the accounts. Now it has been turned over to the government."
"One Sword Sovereign"
The stewards froze and looked at him anxiously.
An Changqing paused, glanced at the stewards with different expressions, and continued: "I just took over these shops, after all, none of the stewards are familiar with them, and many things still depend on you. It's just... Although I am a lenient person, But they won't let go of those who deceive the top and the bottom to enrich their own pockets!"
His voice suddenly became cold, and the hearts of the stewards who had just slackened were suspended again. Some were timid, and the hands hanging on both sides were shaking slightly.
Seeing that he had achieved the effect he wanted, An Changqing softened his expression and said in a soft tone, "But you are old people after all. The people of the sand. Therefore, the past will not be investigated. It is just to prevent the recurrence of the Tianyifang steward and the like, and a new charter has been drawn up. Everyone, please read it, and if you have any objections, you will discuss it again."
As he spoke, he asked Wang Fugui to pass down the draft regulations for the stewards to circulate.
This charter was negotiated and drafted by An Changqing and Zhou Helan together. In addition to the previously envisaged, each shop would have two shopkeepers, one for each shop, and one for each shop, which would be rotated every three years, and many additional rules were added. It's not strict, but it also eliminates these ways of managing the power to take full advantage of the money.
The stewards looked at each other for a moment, and bowed wisely: "I have no objection."
If it was in the past, they would have made a fuss about this charter, but now An Changqing has pinched their weakness, and even if there is any objection, they have to suppress it.
"Since you have no objection, let's go according to the regulations from now on." An Changqing finished playing the stick, and then began to give sweet dates: "The stewards have gone all the way today, and before the end of the year, I will ask steward Wang to give it to you. A New Year's gift was prepared."
Steward Wang brought the tray aside and sent a red envelope to each of the stewards.
When I opened it when I left, it turned out to be several banknotes. The minds of the stewards who had been somewhat dissatisfied before were immediately put away. Although the regulations formulated by the princess are not good for them, if they are so generous every year, they will not take risks to covet those small money.
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After being beaten by Enwei, the stewards acted very neatly. The next day, they reported the number of goods they could buy. An Changqing and Zhou Helan settled the accounts overnight, and finally settled on 30,000 winter coats and 30,000 stones of white rice. Ordinary hot charcoal is 10,000 stones, and fine silver wire charcoal is 5,000 stones. Because of buying a lot, the price has dropped a lot, but despite this, the total silver still cost nearly 1.3 million taels. The account of the house is empty.
After spending so much money all at once, An Changqing was also a little frightened. She lay in bed at night and could not sleep well. She tossed and turned for a while, then sat up again, pulling Xiao Zhige over and over again: "So much money has been spent, if you can't earn it. How about coming back?"
He has a good plan now, if a natural disaster strikes. The prices of these things are bound to go up. Winter clothes and food are essential things for common people. He was only awakened by Xiao Zhige, and he did not intend to rely on these two to make money. But in the end, the charcoal he hoarded was actually ready to make a fortune.
The price of charcoal is high, and the common people are easily reluctant to use it, and it is more used by the rich and famous. When the price rises, he will take the opportunity to sell it, and he will be able to double the money back.
It was planned to be so. Those who should be prepared are also prepared. Xiao Zhige trusted him even more. Wang Fugui's old face was almost wrinkled into dried orange peel when he was receiving money, but Xiao Zhige didn't blink. One sentence was dismissed by the princess.
An Changqing had previously been delighted with his trust, but when the real thing came, she couldn't sleep. Always worry about what if this life is different from the previous one? What if his hearsay is wrong? If... these things are all smashed into the hand, what should I do
He sighed with worry, his long eyebrows could not wait to tie a knot.
Xiao Zhige was disturbed by him, and he didn't know how to make him feel relieved. After thinking about it, he could only say: "The General's Mansion in Yanzhou still has money. Even if it is broken, these things can be shipped to Yanzhou as much as possible. Go to the state and use it as food for Yanzhou soldiers."
An Changqing pursed her lips. Seeing his calmness, she couldn't help muttering: "With so much money, why are you not worried at all?"
Xiao Zhige hesitated for a moment, then whispered a few words in his ear. An Changqing's eyes widened: "So many..."
"Shh—" Xiao Zhige sealed his lips with his fingers and shook his head at him.
An Changqing pursed her lips, involuntarily stretched out her hand to cover her chest, thinking about the amount of money that Xiao Zhige said, it was really nothing. Finally, he no longer worried that he would lose all of the Northern War King's family, and showed a relaxed smile.
Seeing that he was finally no longer worried, Xiao Zhige pulled the quilt to wrap the person, and then gently hugged the person tightly, and said, "Think about it tomorrow, go to sleep."
An Changqing arched into his warm embrace, put her face on his chest, and fell asleep peacefully.
***
The quantity of goods purchased at one time was too large, and An Changqing was afraid that it would be too public, so he asked the managers from various places to take the goods back to the warehouse for many days and store them separately. But there is no impermeable wall in the world. Occasionally, people who hear the news will only laugh contemptuously, saying that Princess Beizhan is indeed a shy son with no vision. Hoarding so many worthless things is not afraid of losing everything in your hands.
The prince of the East Palace also heard about this, his expression was very strange, and he said to the attendant: "Could it be that the second child really moved his heart? With so many things, the family will be hollowed out? He just let that scumbag come here? "
"Yes." The attendant pondered his expression and said, "I heard that the King of the Northern War had handed over all the power in the mansion to the princess, and even the former confidant butler stood aside."
"It's said that heroes have been saddened by the beauty pass since ancient times..." The prince smiled slightly: "This second child seems to have really fallen in. I just don't know if he will get up..."
The attendant flattered: "A prince who has married a man and has no children, how can he get up? I'm afraid that if he falls into the pit, he will never be able to turn over."
The prince got up and took two steps, with a happy expression on his face, but still said: "Even so, you can't take it lightly."
***
When the last batch of winter clothes was shipped into Tianyifang's warehouse, there were only three days left before New Year's Eve. These days, he and Zhou Helan are running around all day, just to make sure that there are no mistakes. This last batch of goods is confirmed to be correct, so you can spend a new year with peace of mind.
The carriage was still driving through Yongle Street, red lanterns and red silk were hung on the houses on both sides, and the faces of the people passing by were filled with joy. An Changqing was lifting the curtain and looking out, when he saw a man suddenly rushed out from the side and stopped the carriage.
"Princess, Xianyu and I are in love with each other, and we have already made a marriage contract. Although the family is in trouble now, I will do my best to love her. I just ask you not to hinder my marriage with Xianyu!"
The man spoke earnestly and bowed to the ground after speaking. When he raised his head, it was Wu Junshu who he hadn't seen for a long time.
He was dressed in commoner clothes, not like the scenery before, but he was still neat and tidy, and with that warm face, he seemed very infatuated for a while. It was as if An Changqing had become the villain who beat the mandarin ducks.
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Cowardly: I am rich beyond your imagination.
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