dream of red mansion

Lin Hai thought that this could only be regarded as a trivial matter, so he said, "How do you want me to help you?"

Jia Yun was overjoyed when she heard the words, knowing that the matter was done, she immediately replied: "Thank you, Grandpa, you only need to send one of your servants to guide the younger generation, and the younger generation will be very grateful."

Lin Hai also thought it was good, so he sent one of his followers out of the Yamen with Jia Yun.

The next thing was very simple. Under the guidance of this person, Jia Yun went to various saltworks to collect waste.The principals of the various salt farms were introduced by people from the Yanzheng Yamen. Anyway, these waste materials are worthless, and they are basically given to Jia Yun for nothing, but Jia Yun is overjoyed. The servants entertained me well.

In half a month, the task was completed, and the chartered boat went north. Jianshi took a boat with him, and found a secluded location for the rest, and rented two empty warehouses for storage.

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In Yipin Hall, in the East Wing, a soap making industry is in full swing.

Jia Qing named his room "Jingcheng Soap Research and Development Department", and proclaimed himself the head of research, with two researchers under his jurisdiction, namely Jin Er and Pei Feng.

Xie Luan doesn't like to deal with these things, she and Ping'er and the others are just helping out on weekdays.

After making a lot of attempts and spending a lot of time, Jia Qing finally separated caustic soda that was barely usable.With caustic soda, the rest of the work is very simple.

Boil caustic soda, stir evenly, then add oil while stirring, wait until the juice becomes viscous, put it into the prepared mold, dry it, and cut it into small pieces.

At this time, several batches of trial products have been cooled in the middle of Yipintang's courtyard. Jia Qing took them and used them. The effect is mediocre, but it is still better than the common soap used for cleaning on the market.Not to mention the saponins used by ordinary people.

Therefore, the market prospect is already very promising.Now he is leading two deputies to study the luxury version of soap sold to wealthy families.In fact, it is to add some scented petals, health-preserving medicinal materials and the like on this basis.

He deeply understands the hearts of rich people, and they will like what most people don't have, so modern products are made in different colors and styles for people to choose from.

When the last batch was completed and the last step of modeling was completed, Jia Qing waved his hand: "Everyone has worked hard during this time, so I decided to give everyone in the yard a reward of one tael of silver. Sister Xiaofeng and Jin'er Sister, add five qian silver per person!"

No way, buying raw materials during this period, plus the previous purchase of flowers and the advance payment of 100 taels to Jia Yun's Jiangnan, the family property he has worked so hard to accumulate over the past few years is empty, and he is ready to move a few pots he has cultivated. The money was spent and sold to subsidize the family.Therefore, the bonuses for the girls can only be stingy, and he plans to make up for it later when he makes money.

But Jin'er and the others didn't think it was too much. In their eyes, it was right to do things for the second master, and it was also fun. They didn't care much about the reward from the second master.After putting these packed "soaps" in the yard to dry, Jia Qing was going to visit Jia Jing's place. Tomorrow is Jia Jing's birthday.

Along the way, there are busy servants shuttling around. These things are assigned by You Shi, and Qin Keqing also assists. However, most of the affairs outside the second door are handled by Lai Sheng, and you only need to report to You Shi.

Of course these things had nothing to do with Jia Qing, he just wanted to go to Jia Jing's room to see the situation, to show that he still cared about him.In this kind of big family, even between father and son, a good relationship needs to be maintained.

In the back hall of Ning An Hall, Jia Jing was drinking tea in the hall.Although he has become indifferent to fame and fortune over the years, he is not opposed to the family giving him a big banquet. In his heart, he still feels that the dignity of the Duke's Mansion must be maintained.

I think he was still young when the two generations of Dukes were alive.At that time, every big banquet in the family, down to civil and military officials, up to princes and dukes, all gathered together, and the splendor and splendor could not be compared with today.

But now fortunately there is still Mrs. Rong Guotai living in the west, so the family looks more noble.When the old lady is gone, what should the Jia family do?

He knew deeply that the current emperor was not as lenient to them as the emperor.On the one hand, he resigned because he was tired of being oppressed by the officialdom;

Now the children in the family, especially his eldest son Jia Zhen, he has also seen, and none of them seem to be able to revitalize the family. Therefore, he has not handed over the power of the patriarch for a long time, not only because of Jia Qing, but because It can be said that Jia Qing was the last straw that made him unable to let go.

On the one hand, Jia Jing is actually the most prestigious, most qualified, and most capable of being the pillar of the Jia family.

On the other hand, Jia Jing is unqualified as the patriarch.Facing a family that was showing signs of decline, he didn't have the courage to change the past, and faced pressure from the government and the opposition, he didn't have the courage to stand up for the family, so he chose to retire.

Therefore, the defeat of the Jia family is doomed.

Fortunately, Jia Jing was still thinking about the family and wanted to choose a qualified heir for the family. This gave Jia Qing a chance to defeat Jia Zhen and win the power of the Jia family.

"Greetings to Father, my lord!"

Jia Qing's voice awakened Jia Jing who was in deep thought. Looking at this little son, Jia Jing felt much happier in his heart.

"What are you doing here?"

"Tomorrow is my father's birthday. My son is afraid that you will be busy, so I come here to celebrate my father's birthday in advance. My son wishes my father a long life, good health, and younger!"

Hearing his son Wuxiang's blessing, Jia Jing was very happy.Now the youngest son can put a smile on his face no matter what he says.Gently stepped forward, hugged Jia Qing, and sat back in the original chair.

It's been a long time since he hugged Jia Qing like this, and this time, he suddenly felt heavy, heh, the little one back then has grown up a lot.

"Okay, okay! As expected of father's good son, he knows that he cares about me, hehe, hehe" Jia Jing couldn't hold back the smile on his face, and kept laughing.

If Jia Baoyu saw this scene, I don't know how he would feel.

Jia Qing also laughed, but he still had a purpose for this trip, and took the opportunity to say: "Father, my boy wants to go to Xifu to play... My boy has already reviewed all of "The Doctrine of the Mean", and the sisters over there have all played it for me." A few posts, tell me to play in the past, okay?"

Looking at his son’s playful mood that he has almost never had, thinking that his studies over the years are indeed worthy of praise, and that he will go to the Imperial College to study hard in the coming year, his heart softened, and he said: "If this is the case, you can go. Originally, you You are about to go to the Imperial College to study, so I will let you take a three-month long vacation to let you have fun, but remember to ask your two servants to follow you when you go out, safety is the most important thing.

By the way, I vaguely heard your elder brother say that you made some messy things in the yard, what's going on? "

Heh, Jia Zhen has really started to pay attention to him, but he has already prepared for it, but he has to be more careful in doing things in the future.

"Oh, it's a small thing that children usually get when they're bored, and it's not worth anything."

"Well, that's good. Remember, don't lose your mind by playing with things. In that case, my family law will not recognize anyone!"

Listening to this threat without murderous intent, Jia Qing smiled at Jia Jing and said, "I know!"

"Go!"

Coming out of Jia Jing's arms, and saluted Jia Jing again, Jia Qing happily left the back hall of Ning'an Hall.

Chapter 32 Devious strategy to persuade Lai Sheng

Of course, the real reason why Jia Qing asked for leave was not because he wanted to live in the West Mansion for a while. Although it felt good to stay with those outstanding sisters, he did not want to be like Jia Baoyu after all. I can cry silently...

Therefore, he has to struggle, to accumulate strength, to accumulate the strength to keep Jia's mansion!As for accumulating strength, the most important prerequisite is to have money!

With money, others will do things for you and work hard for you; with money, you can let those who need money and are greedy for money open the door for you; with money, you can let people you care about live a prosperous life. Days are the only way to help those in need and make them in turn become my reliance.

And now, he is ready to make money, a lot of money!

However, before that, they need the support of a person, this person is Lai Sheng.

That's right, it's Lai Sheng, Jia Jing's confidant, who is quite important in the entire Jia family's two mansions, managing hundreds of servants in Ningguo mansion.However, Jia Qing is certain about subduing Lai Sheng. Over the years, every time Lai Sheng sees him, he is respectful and does not dare to neglect him.

So he's sure.When I showed him my will, even if he didn't surrender, he would give some help in some things.Not to mention the idea of ​​reporting the letter to Jia Zhen, otherwise, Jia Qing's status in Jia Jing's mind will offend Jia Qing, and his life will be very sad.

Back in Yipintang, he ordered a little girl to call Li Yan and Wang Shun to wait outside the second gate, and he simply tidied up and set off.

After seeing Li Yan and the two of them, Jia Qing said: "Wang Shun, go find someone on the street and ask him to go to the gate of our house and tell him that there is a distinguished guest at Mr. Lai's house, so ask Mr. Lai to go home .Remember, you can’t leave any loopholes or handles. After you’re done, wait for us at the west corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.”

Wang Shun took a look at Jia Qing and the two of them, but didn't dare to ask what happened, so he left the house first.

After that, Jia Qing took Li Yan into Rongguo Mansion from the east corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.

The disciples of the Rongguo Mansion had already received orders from above that Second Master Qing could freely enter and leave the Rongguo Mansion, so Jia Qing was not obstructed in any way.Walk along the outer courtyard of Rongguo Mansion, turn around a door, and exit Rongguo Mansion from the west corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.

It's not that Jia Qing is doing too much, just to be on the safe side, the less people know about his going to see Lai Sheng, the better.Moreover, Jia Qing didn't know whether Jia Zhen had arranged for someone to follow him.

After reuniting with Wang Shun, the three of Jia Qing waited on Lai Sheng's only way home.