Hearing Lin Ruhai suddenly ask this question, Jia Qiang was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

Daiyu looked at him suspiciously. In her impression, Jia Qiang seemed to have been busy making money, so how could she have a silver coin?

Aunt Mei looked strange and said, "Is it because we really have no money, so we sent cheaper gifts to the Yin family?"

Jia Qiang glanced at Aunt Mei speechlessly and said: "Where did Aunt Mei go? No matter what, she won't reach this point. It's just..."

He looked at Lin Ruhai and said: "With the death of the Supreme Emperor, Wanxianglou's business has plummeted, and we have to continue to support wages and other things. In addition, the guild hall has also stopped, and the barbecue stall set up by the Jinsha Gang has also stopped. , the opera club has also suspended, so the expenses during this period are indeed very large. However, it’s okay, I will find a way.”

When Daiyu heard this, she became worried.

Lin Ruhai smiled and asked, "What are you thinking of? Is it really possible to turn stone into gold?"

Jia Qiang hesitated for a moment and said: "I plan to go to the Yin family and have a word with the girl of the Yin family. First, I will spend some of the family property of the Duke of Guo, and then make up for it later. Although I promised at the beginning, the property left by the Duke of Guo will not They all belong to the big house. But I am also the owner of the big house, so there is no reason why I can’t touch the big house’s wealth, right?”

As soon as these words came out, Daiyu couldn't help but snorted.

Of course it wasn't because Jia Qiang put all the property in the Duke's mansion in Dafang's name, but because he was annoyed that he was short of money and would rather talk to Yin Ziyu than talk to her.

Jia Qiang smiled apologetically and said, "It's just a way of putting it around. After the national funeral, when the money is collected, I can return it to you. Besides, that book is also mine, isn't it?"

Daiyu was still angry and ignored him.

Lin Ruhai sided with her daughter this time and said to Jia Qiang: "Logically speaking, everything you said makes sense. If the girl from the Yin family is just her and the relationship is simple, there is nothing wrong with you doing this. However, Qiang'er You have to understand that the relationship behind her is too complicated. The Yin family is very useful when they see it. Previously, his family was not prominent, but now the emperor is short of people, and the Yin family is regarded by the emperor as trustworthy and available people. Yin Chu, Yin The imperial court and the several adult children of the Yin family are all rare talents. After working hard for so long, they will surely rise to the top after two or three years. Although the queen is suppressing them, they may not be able to suppress them for a long time. At this time, what you have to do cannot simply be regarded as a family matter. Furthermore, you originally promised that Dafang’s family property will be handled by Dafang in the future. If something happens at this time, wouldn’t it be a breach of trust?”

When Jia Qiang heard this, she frowned and thought for a while, then nodded and said: "What you said makes sense, sir. I really didn't expect it. Forget it, I'll think of other ways. The matter of money is not a problem for me. "

Lin Ruhai waved her hand and said: "That's all, don't go out and ask for help, just get it from home..."

Jia Qiang hurriedly said: "Sir, it doesn't have to be like this..."

"snort!"

Daiyu snorted again and turned away from him.

Lin Ruhai's smile was a bit bitter, but he still waved his hand and said to Jia Qiang: "You are not a pedantic person, what do you care about these things? You are not using it to eat, drink and have fun, but to do serious things. I have no children. Du Yu'er is your beloved daughter. In the future, the Lin family's property will not all be yours?"

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "Don't worry, sir, I will give birth to children in the future. The eldest son's surname will be Jia, and the second son's surname will be Lin. This is what Sister Lin and I have agreed upon. So, you don't have to worry about the Lin family's family fortune for several lifetimes. People inherit.”

This was the first time Jia Qiang said this to Lin Ruhai.

In this world where for thousands of years it has been said that "the three most serious forms of unfilial piety are not having children," how could Jia Qiang's approach not make Lin Ruhai happy?

At the beginning, he could recognize Jia Qiang and Daiyu. In addition to Jia Qiang being really good to Daiyu, he also heard about Jia Qiang's promise to a concubine...

If Lin Ruhai is not moved, how could it be possible?

Not to mention Lin Ruhai, even Aunt Mei was extremely pleasantly surprised. She looked at Jia Qiang and smiled happily: "It's not in vain that I love you so much! You are such a good boy!"

Daiyu was no longer annoyed and gave Jia Qiang a shy look, too embarrassed to look up.

Bah bah!

Lin Ruhai was naturally smiling, but...

"I'm afraid the old lady might not agree?"

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "As long as I agree to this matter, no one else can care about it. Besides, I am not a son..."

"Bah! Are you ashamed or not?"

Daiyu couldn't stand it anymore, and spat with disgust on her pretty face.

Jia Qiang was not ashamed, but proud. She was so happy.

Aunt Mei also joked: "You are so shameless!"

Lin Ruhai ignored this and said: "Even so, if you are short of money, you should get it from home. The money at home is sitting there with no chance of being used. What are you doing hanging there for nothing? But

"Don't be too anxious. If there are too many stalls, you will be under great pressure."

Jia Qiang nodded and said: "Yes, sir, I understand."

Later, Lin Ruhai asked Aunt Mei to get a pair of cards and said: "If it's less than one hundred thousand taels of silver, you can just take it and withdraw it yourself without asking me. If it's more than two hundred thousand taels, say hello to me."

Jia Qiang nodded and said: "One hundred thousand taels is about the same, as long as it can support the national mourning. By then, there will be sufficient cash flow back."

Lin Ruhai thought for a while and said: "Just withdraw 200,000 taels. Didn't you plan to use the Song family's 200,000 taels to make a living in carriages? Now that the palace is taking away 150,000 taels, there must be a gap.

Since you believe that there is great potential in this industry, there is no need to delay."

Jia Qiang was a little embarrassed and said: "Sir, there is also the Yin family's share..."

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "The Yin family... it would be better to have more friends, there is no harm in that."

…

After coming out of Zhonglin Hall, Jia Qiang first sent Daiyu back to Qingzhuyuan.

The two of them strolled on the corridor, stepping on the stars and the moon.

Daiyu asked softly: "Is Feng girl feeling better?"

When Jia Qiang heard this, she knew that Zijuan had told Daiyu what happened today. He smiled and said, "I'm so angry again... Sister Lin, who is the right one between her and Jia Lian?"

Daiyu said angrily: "When it comes to housework, who is who and who is who? Don't you think it's hard for upright officials to deal with housework?"

After hearing this, Jia Qiang sighed and said, "Sister Lin understands. Yes, I will listen to you."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, but then asked: "Then do you think who of them is right and who is wrong?"

Jia Qiang chuckled and said, "Didn't Sister Lin just finish teaching her that it's hard for an upright official to handle household affairs and he can't tell right from wrong? Then of course I don't know either."

Daiyu said with a half-smile but not a smile: "How could you not know? My family even calls you Brother Qiang, and Dufeng girl calls you Qiang'er. I never avoid anything when dealing with you. How could you not know?"

Jia Qiang coughed dryly and said: "I do prefer her...but today I told her in front of Ping'er that some of her methods were excessive in the past. Jia Lian is not a thing, and she is not a really good person."

"Bah! I don't believe it!"

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled: "She was so angry that she fainted, and you still said that to her?"

Jia Qiang said seriously: "Sister Lin knows that I never coax people, let alone girls, so I always tell the truth."

When Daiyu heard this, she couldn't help but pick up the embroidered handkerchief and beat him, saying: "You are talking nonsense, do I believe you?"

While joking, the two returned to Qingzhuyuan.

Daiyu took out a sachet with phoenix kites embroidered on it, and handed it to Jia Qiang.

After Jia Qiang took it, she said happily: "Although I don't like this, I will wear it every day since it was given to me by Sister Lin."

Daiyu laughed angrily and said, "Which one is for you? This is for the girl from the Yin family."

Jia Qiang was startled when she heard this and said: "No need..."

Daiyu said angrily: "What do you know about things between girls? When I gave birth to a baby, I was also given a gift."

Jia Qiang was shocked when she heard this and said, "Why didn't I know?"

Seeing his appearance, not to mention Daiyu, even Zicuckoo and Xueyan laughed.

Daiyu ignored him and said: "Go quickly! I have to go get the gift first, so don't delay."

Hearing this, Jia Qiang looked at Daiyu for a while, then suddenly stretched out her arms, hugged her into her arms, and said softly: "Sister Lin, it's great to have you."

After that, he kissed her hair again, and then turned around and left with Daiyu, Zijuan and Xueyan blushing.

…

In the early morning of the next day, at the beginning of the year, Jia Qiang set out from his house and went to the Bingma Si Yamen first.

Dongcheng Bingmasi Yamen is full of people coming and going at twelve hours a day.

Because there are also fire prevention teams on standby at night...

After Jia Qiang arrived, she followed Gao Long inside and saw that from the outside to the inside of the government hall, there were all people lying in a dense crowd.

Of course, the stench is indispensable...

Jia Qiang frowned and said, "What's going on...Hey, there's no need to wake up, let me sleep well."

Gao Long stopped his disciple, and then lowered his voice and said to Jia Qiang: "Didn't the assigned areas start to be contracted yesterday? Because there are competitions everywhere, and it is about whether he can be a regular Ding Yong and eat the royal food, so a Everyone is working like crazy. Some of those who live close to home are willing to go home, while those whose home is far away don’t even want to go back home, so they work in the government office to make ends meet.”

Jia Qiang shook her head and said: "How can this be done? Although it is getting warmer in spring, the ground is still cold..."

Gao Long said: "There's nothing we can do about it. It's hard to break their momentum. It's really rare."

Jia Qiang thought for a while and said: "I will think about this again, and we must solve the problem of their food and housing. These are our soldiers, they are human beings, we cannot use them as livestock. By the way, how is the food?"

Gao Long smiled bitterly and said: "These are mostly helpers, what else can they eat? Thick flour pastry, multigrain porridge, and just pickles."

Jia Qiang shook her head and said: "You have to keep up with the food. I don't say how good the food is, but you have to be full."

Gao Long reminded: "Master Marquis, the daily consumption of these thousands of people is like a bottomless pit. The family of the Military and Horse Division cannot afford to support them."

Jia Qiang frowned and said: "I will come up with this idea. I have no time today. I will work together tomorrow to find a regular source of income for the Army and Horses Division. I must first solve the problem of livelihood. Otherwise, who will sacrifice their lives?" "

Gao Long smiled and said: "It's already pretty good! The regular infantrymen of the Twelve Regiment's monthly salary is only one tael or four taels of silver, plus half a stone of rice. But what they really get is less than one tael of silver in total." .Our Soldiers and Horses Department does not withhold pay and silver. With this alone, we can be on par with the infantry of the 12th Regiment Battalion."

Jia Qiang waved her hand and said: "It's the right thing not to exploit people at all levels. It's not a kindness. Okay, I know this matter well. I'll talk about it when I get here tomorrow."

After walking around for a while, he realized that life at the bottom was not easy, so he headed to Miyagi City.

…
To be continued...