Wealth and glory seek stability

Lei Zi knew that this was waiting for him to continue to increase the stakes. "Our boss is the most considerate of his subordinates. All those who are in charge have shares. If Manager Zhou comes, he will have 10% of the shares. The grain store is not like a restaurant. It is a small profit but quick turnover. How much you can get depends entirely on your ability."

"In addition, the boss also knows that we merchants have little influence. If there are promising young people in the family who want to study and become officials, she is happy to help them. She can send a letter and invite great scholars to study together. She hopes that when they become successful in the future, she will not repay kindness with enmity."

"As for New Year's birthdays, the boss also gave gifts. Manager Zhou didn't even know that my whole family worked for the boss. Last year's gifts filled a whole yard, and we didn't finish eating them after the New Year."

Lei Zi looked at Manager Zhou's face as he spoke. When he mentioned reading, Manager Zhou's face changed.

It turned out to be the case.

So he stopped talking.

Shopkeeper Zhou was getting itchy after hearing this.

"Manager Qi, are you saying that the boss still lets his employees study?"

Lei Zi took a sip of tea, suppressed the dryness in his throat, and said with a smile: "Of course, not only the managers, but even the tenants on the farm have agricultural studies and farm studies. Agricultural studies only teach people to read and learn farm work, while farm studies only accept people with good character and academic performance, in order to prevent some people from taking advantage of the situation."

"The owner has used one cent of the income from the farm to distribute scholarships. So far, the farm has produced 37 scholars, 20 juren, and 15 jinshi."

Thinking of this, Lei Zi also admired Jian Xi's foresight.

From ancient times to the present, we have only heard of people exploiting the people, but we have never heard of an employer taking the initiative to pay money to let farmers go to school.

However, Jian Xi is not a philanthropist. There are many people in this world who are envious of others for a little kindness. If one really wants to become an official through studying Zhuangzi's philosophy, one must be talented and willing to work hard and repay kindness.

In the long run, these people will become her connections.

Shopkeeper Zhou has a son, Zhou Bao, who is preparing to take part in this year's provincial examination and is worried about not having a good teacher.

But his status was low, and even if he presented a huge fortune to those scholars, no one would give him face.

Although Lin Yun is a woman, she has a relationship with the prince and can help to some extent.

The prince has always considered himself to be noble, and what he hates most are those civil servants in the court who got their positions by relying on the eight-legged essay. Even the prince's wife's family, the Wei family, made their fortune through military service. When one looks carefully, there are actually very few learned people in the prince's faction.

Emperor Xuanyuan waged wars in his early years, but only in recent years has he placed importance on governing the country by civil officials. This has been the case for all emperors since ancient times.

Shopkeeper Zhou said carefully, "Shopkeeper Qi, you may not know that my son Zhou Bao has already passed the imperial examination and has no hope of passing the provincial examination this year. I'm worried that I won't be able to find a good teacher. If the employer has connections and can help my son find a good teacher, then I won't have to worry about my old bones." As he said that, he knelt down along the stool.

Lei Zi quickly dodged and helped Shopkeeper Zhou up, "Parents are kind-hearted people. I will definitely convey your request to the boss."

in this way.

Salaries are drawn from the bottom of the pot.

The plan is complete.

Jian Xi went to Lei Zi's house in disguise and listened to Lei Zi's report. "Okay, I understand. You did a good job. I plan to give you a reward."

"What reward?" Lei Zi's pockets are bulging now, and ordinary gold and silver are not worth his attention.

"You are not young anymore. Caiyun will be leaving the house soon. I will take her in as my sister and let her marry you in style."

Lei Zi was overjoyed and knelt on one knee, "Thank you, Master!"

Jian Xi raised her hand to support him, "Hurry up and get up. You and I have been close friends for many years. There is no need to be so fussy. Just wait until your child is born and recognize me as his godmother."

Shopkeeper Qi, who was a big shot in the business world, was like a young boy who had just started out. He scratched his head and smiled foolishly, "Then it's settled. It's his good fortune to have such a godmother."

After chatting and laughing for a while, Jian Xi raised her eyes and asked, "By the way, how are the families who passed the imperial examinations in Zhuangzi settled?"

Talking about business, Lei Zi said respectfully: "According to the master's order, each family will be given 100 taels of silver as a settlement fee, and a buffet will be set up at the farm. They only know that the owner behind them is named Jian. Before leaving, they all wanted to see the master, but I rejected them all. It's just that they are of humble origins, have no one to serve, and have no family background, so they can only waste their time. In the future, they will inevitably ask to come to the master."

"Ah."

Jian Xi lowered her eyes to hide her thoughts. This was her habit.

She didn't know when it started, but she didn't like others to see what she was thinking.

"There is one more thing..." Lei Zi hesitated.

Jian Xi raised her eyes and said, "You say."

"I heard that His Majesty has newly appointed Gao Yunhuai, the former Hanlin Academy scholar, as the Prime Minister of Jiangnan. He will take up the post soon. If our business is to be expanded in the Jiangnan area in the future, the grain business is no different from other industries, and we will inevitably have to deal with him in the future. Should we send him a gift?"

Lei Zi knew a little about the relationship between Jian Xi and Gao Yunhuai, so he asked this question.

Jian Xi thought about it for a moment and agreed, "Of course I will. When things here are done, I will go to the Jiangnan area and send a generous gift in my name."

"Yes."

Ever since Shen Nanxing married Dongfang Wenying, Jian Xi's burden was instantly lightened a lot. However, this new sister-in-law always pestered her, and she finally got away today.

It was a rare occasion that she had the mood to go out for a walk, so she came to the street she often visited when she was a maid.

Some people had already left, but some were still there. They found the wonton stand they had been to before and ordered a bowl of wontons.

Unexpectedly, there was a familiar figure sitting opposite.

It turned out to be Shangguan Tang?

Jian Xi opened her eyes slightly. Seeing such an otherworldly figure who seemed like a banished immortal eating wontons at a roadside stall made her feel like a god who had mistakenly eaten the mortal world.

Shangguan Tang recognized Jian Xi at a glance, and then walked to Jian Xi's table, smiling and said, "Do you mind sharing the table?"

Shangguan Tang is very tall, so Jian Xi has to look up to see him. "Okay."

"I didn't expect that Young Master Shangguan would eat at this roadside stall." Jian Xi took out the chopsticks from the side and placed them in front of Shangguan Tang.

Shangguan Tang thanked him and said in a familiar manner: "This stall was brought to me by a friend who lives in Beijing. I thought it was delicious after eating there. I didn't expect that we are destined to meet." He propped up one hand and looked at Jian Xi.

Jian Xi:.......

It is simply irresistible to see such an ascetic beauty doing such a move.

Just as he was about to say something, a sword was placed across the table with a snap.

“I didn’t expect that the young master of Medicine King Valley would actually eat wontons at this stall.”

Hearing the familiar voice, Jian Xi turned her head.

.......Gao Yunhuai.

What the hell is this excitement?

Shangguan Tang changed his posture upon hearing this, getting closer to Jian Xi, "Oh? Which law says that the young master of Medicine King Valley can't eat wontons?"

Gao Yunhuai sat next to Jian Xi, opposite Shangguan Tang, "I'm hungry too, give me a bowl of wontons."

"Oh!" Business is booming and the boss is smiling from ear to ear.

What's wrong with this person?

Gao Yunhuai changed his tone in an instant, and his tone was so gentle that it seemed to melt water. "How come you have time to come out today?"

Jian Xi saw that Gao Yunhuai was no longer pretending. Given his success, he must have realized that his disguise had fallen off.

"I have nothing to do at home, so I came out to relax."