After discussing about the evaluation, Ouyang Shuo didn't stay idle, and took the time to go to the market.
Don't look at how confident he was in front of Yingyou just now, in fact, he hasn't prepared the New Year's gifts for the three directors yet. As a reward for the three important ministers, not only should they not be shabby, but they must also be tasteful.
Fan Zhongyan and Tian Wenjing are fine, they are both traditional civil servants, and it is most appropriate to present the Four Treasures of the Study. The most famous four treasures of the study in China are Xuan paper, Hui ink, Hu brush and Duan inkstone.
Such a set of four treasures of the study is naturally valuable. The top class is worth thousands of gold, and it is not something that a small lord like him can afford. Even the most common set costs twenty gold coins. Ouyang Shuo gritted his teeth and spent forty gold coins to buy two sets.
The key is the gift prepared for Yingyou. As the oldest of the three important ministers, this girl is also his righteous sister, so she cannot be neglected.
The gifts for my daughter's family are limited to jewelry, jade pendant, rouge and gouache. Considering that as an elder brother, you can't give too personal things. In the end, Ouyang Shuo chose a light and delicate jade pendant, which was an auspicious wish pendant carved from Hetian white jade. Of course, he would not forget that little girl Qing'er, and picked out a jade pendant for her too, costing a total of 30 gold coins.
Back at the Lord's Mansion, Shi Wansui and Lin Yi were already waiting in his office, which immediately gave him a bad feeling.
Sure enough, before he sat down, Shi Wansui said loudly: "Hey, my lord, I heard that you have prepared year-end rewards for civil servants, so you can't favor one over another. Do you have to give some benefits to the soldiers in the army?" ah."
Even Lin Yi, who has always been more stable, nodded and booed, showing that the military had reached a surprising consensus on this matter.
Ouyang Shuo patted his forehead and knew he couldn't escape this. Fortunately, he was already prepared, and said jokingly: "Okay, I know that I have reached out. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Shi Wansui smiled embarrassedly, and said: "The general knows that the last time the task of exterminating the bandit camp was not done smoothly, which disappointed the lord. The general himself does not want any rewards, mainly for the soldiers in the army." , ask for some reward."
Lin Yi followed and stood up, saying: "The young general is also responsible for what happened last time, and he dare not accept the reward from the adults this time."
Ouyang Shuo nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, I'm pretty self-aware. How about this, ten active fire chiefs, plus the director of military intelligence, each rewarded with 1 gold coin. Soldiers of the cavalry squadron and the military intelligence department, each Reward 10 silver coins. The newly formed infantry squadron has not yet made meritorious service, and each person will be rewarded with 1 silver coin. Are you satisfied?"
After hearing this, Shi Wansui and Lin Yi nodded happily. This is a great reward. Not daring to delay any longer, they excitedly ran out of the lord's mansion and went to the barracks to announce the good news.
Ouyang Shuo roughly estimated that this round of rewards cost nearly 120 gold coins. I really don't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are. It is really not an easy thing to be a salaried boss.
He went to the next door and called Yingyou, handed her fifty gold coins, and asked her to wrap them in red envelopes according to the reward standard, and the Finance Department was responsible for the unified distribution.
After dealing with the rewards, it was already 6 o'clock in the evening, so Ouyang Shuo simply went offline.
In reality, it is already New Year's Eve. Early in the morning, every household began to hang lanterns and post Spring Festival couplets. The little slacker Bing'er also got up early today, pestering her elder brother to hang up the lantern she bought yesterday.
Every year during the Spring Festival, the brother and sister actually have a very difficult time. According to Chinese tradition, family members are often missed during festive seasons, not to mention New Year's Eve, which symbolizes family reunion.
Every New Year's Eve, the little girl will miss her parents very much. Every time after the New Year's Eve dinner, he didn't make a fuss, just flung himself into his brother's arms, and didn't speak all night, which made people feel distressed.
Fortunately, as I get older, this longing for my parents becomes weaker and weaker, and it is hidden deep in my heart. In the past two years, on New Year's Eve, Bing'er also became cheerful like other children. Ouyang Shuo was very relieved to see no abnormalities in the little girl this year.
After lunch, Ouyang Shuo started to prepare for the New Year's Eve dinner. Yesterday I bought a lot of seafood, dry goods, and some big dishes, especially stews, which required him to prepare them in advance. According to the tradition of the Chinese people, the New Year's Eve dinner is done early rather than late. In suburban villages, many families start preparing New Year’s Eve dinner as soon as they finish lunch, the earlier the better, implying the early years.
Bing'er rushed into the kitchen from time to time, claiming to lay hands on her brother. Ouyang Shuo can't rest assured, this little girl is totally doing her a disservice, touching here, looking there, asking this and that.
Ouyang Shuo had no choice but to coax this little ancestor out of the kitchen, and said with a smile, "Honey, it will be New Year's Eve soon. And you, go take a bath now, change into the Tang suit you bought yesterday, and dress yourself up beautifully. In the kitchen, it is enough for my brother to be alone."
Binger reluctantly left the kitchen, and said like a little adult: "Okay, I will leave this place to you, brother."
At six o'clock in the evening, dinner is officially opened. Ouyang Shuo cooked a large table of dishes, including traditional braised carp, stewed chicken, seafood, and abalone. Although it is a bit wasteful, as long as it looks new and festive, everything is worth it.
Before the meal, the brother and sister worshiped the spirit of their parents together. Seeing Bing'er wearing a cute Tang suit, kneeling in front of the spirit tablet with a decent appearance. Ouyang Shuo's heart was calm: Mom and Dad, you can rest assured that Bing'er has grown up healthily and has become more sensible and cute.
Just after the New Year's Eve dinner, I received a video call from Sun Xiaoyue. Bing'er was obviously very happy, showing off her new clothes to Sister Xiaoyue. Seeing the hot chat between the two beauties, Ouyang Shuo didn't interrupt, but turned and walked into the bedroom.
As in previous years, he not only prepared New Year's money for Binger, but also New Year's gifts. Bought for her this year, it is a very special gift.
On the surface, this is just a round ball, a bit like the summoning ball in "Pokémon". In fact, it is a high-AI artificial intelligence pet that sells for 1 million credits. Such a luxurious pet, thanks to Ouyang Shuo, who is an older brother, willing to do so.
Such an expensive price naturally has its unique features. This kind of pets, with all kinds of strange things, has long been out of the category of kittens and puppies. Various cartoons, film and television dramas, and even pets in games can all be cloned in reality through bioprinting technology.
This artificial intelligence pet that Ouyang Shuo bought was produced by ILAX, the most famous artificial intelligence company in the federation. It is a limited edition worldwide, and this is the only one.
As a high-AI artificial intelligence, it can not only accompany its owner in reality, but also manifest itself in various virtual online games through Skynet, and accompany the owner on the game journey. Of course, in order to maintain the balance of the game, this kind of pet basically has no attack power in the game, and only exists as an ornamental pet.
Ouyang Shuo didn't expect too much, he just found a playmate for Bing'er. A year later, this playmate can continue to accompany her in "Earth Online", which is naturally perfect.
When they returned to the living room, Xiaoyue and Bing'er had already chatted almost. After all, it was New Year's Eve, and there were so many greetings, it was impossible to chat for too long. Ouyang Shuo naturally understood, so he simply said a few words to Sun Xiaoyue, then hung up the video call.
Bing'er consciously ran to her elder brother, stretched out her little hand, and said with a smile, "Gong Xi Fa Cai, here's the red envelope!"
Ouyang Shuo touched her little head, handed her the New Year's money, and said, "Brother has prepared a special gift for you this year."
Bing'er took the lucky money and asked curiously, "What gift?"
"Dang, dang, dang, dang~~~" Ouyang Shuo took out the summoning ball from behind and placed it in front of Bing'er.
The little girl took the summoning ball and asked curiously: "Brother, what is this, a small ball?"
"You just tap the red button on the top of the ball with your hand."
Binger curiously pressed the red button hard. Suddenly, a beautiful mechanical prompt sounded: "Successfully activate the artificial intelligence pet, successfully lock the pet owner, and activate the summoning ball!"
I saw the summoning ball unfold slowly, and a butterfly fairy the size of a fist flew out, landed on Binger's little hand, and said crisply: "Master, hello!"
The shape of the Butterfly Fairy is exactly the same as that in the film and television drama, and there is no trace of man-made at all. It is no different from a real creature, and it is very cute. And in order to match Binger's age, when ordering, Ouyang Shuo specially chose the shape of the infancy. Therefore, a more accurate name should be Baby Butterfly Fairy.
Seeing such a miraculous little life, Binger was overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Brother, is this your gift to Binger, Binger likes it so much."
"Yes, this baby butterfly fairy will be with Binger all the time, you have to take good care of her. Binger should give her a name first!" Ouyang Shuo said with a smile.
"Well, let's call her Xue'er, hee hee, I will be a pair with Bing'er." I can't tell, the little girl has a talent for naming.