Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 275
Jia Rui took his things and left Rongguo Mansion and returned to his home.

The first thing Jia Rui did after coming back was to clean up the family's property with the help of Xue Baochai.

These properties are shared by the entire Jia family, and a large part of them are used for sacrifices and some common affairs of the clan, as well as some settlement expenses for the clan members.

In addition to the land, there are also some shops in the capital.

To be honest, these shops were all small gold mines at the beginning, but as time went by, they began to lose money over the years.

However, even if the shops suffered losses, Jia Zhen, the patriarch, did not cancel all these shops out of dignity.

Next are some warehouse keys.

These warehouses contain many treasures that the Jia family has acquired over the years.

Xue Baochai looked at the fields on the table and was speechless.

This is not because there is more land on the table, but because there is less land on the table.

You must know that when these family properties were purchased, it was the period when the Jia family was at its peak.

At that time, there were only two Dukes in the Jia family. You can imagine the grand occasion back then.

According to Xue Baochai's guess, the Jia family's property was at least [-] to [-] acres, but the land deed in front of Xue Baochai only amounted to more than [-] acres.

Jia Rui smiled bitterly, and then said: "Our clan leader is really covering up his affairs very tightly. Others don't know about such a big thing."

You must know that these clan properties and sacrificial fields are the lifeblood of the entire Jia family. Jia Zhen is the clan leader, and he has no right to sell them privately.

Moreover, if these ancestral items are sold and spread, it will be a shame for you.

Jia Rui stood up and walked around the room a few times. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then turned around and said, "Go to Ningguo Mansion tomorrow and tell You that I want to see the old account books."

Xue Baochai hesitated after hearing this, "Uncle, if you do this, you will offend the entire Ningguo Mansion."

Jia Rui curled his lips and said nonchalantly: "So what if they offended me? Do they still dare to do tricks for me?"

Jia Rui has absolute confidence in this matter. No matter how courageous Jia Zhen is, she would not dare to challenge herself.

Moreover, this time Jia Rui was considering the interests of the entire Jia clan. If the clan members knew that Jia Zhen, the clan leader, secretly made a large part of the sacrificial fields disappear, I am afraid that he, the clan leader, would not end up either.

"Then the uncle means to ask Ningguo Mansion to make up for these sacrificial fields?"

Jia Rui smiled slightly, and then said: "Ningguo Mansion has no other fields near the capital. If it is replenished, it belongs to Liaodong, but what do I need the land in Liaodong?"

Jia Rui paused for a moment and then said: "Let them make up the money!"

Xue Baochai was shocked. If Jia Rui followed Jia Rui's method, the bank account of Ningguo Mansion might be emptied.

But Jia Rui made his decision, and Xue Baochai didn't dare to refute anything, so he could only nod and agree.

"I'll leave you with this matter. I'll go out and do something else."

After Jia Rui finished speaking, he left Xue Baochai and walked outside.

Xue Baochai looked at the land deeds and account books on the table and shook his head gently.

To be honest, Xue Baochai didn't even notice this.

You know, the land that Xue Baochai is now in charge of alone exceeds 40 million acres. Coupled with some shops and private smuggling business, Xue Baochai can be sure that although their Dingxi Hou Mansion cannot be said to be the richest in the empire, it can still be said to be the richest in the empire. Ranked among the top [-].

Besides, Jia Rui left Xue Baochai and walked to the outer study room in front.

As soon as Jia Rui sat down, Wangcai slipped in from the outside and stood beside Jia Rui respectfully.

Jia Rui threw the account books of several shops on the table.

"These are several shops of the Jia family in Jinzhong. You send people to take over these shops, and then bring me all the shopkeepers of these shops."

Wangcai immediately stepped forward to take the book, looked at it carefully, and then smiled.

"Uncle, to be honest, I know all these shops and their business is pretty good."

While they were talking, a boy came in with fragrant tea. Wangcai quickly stepped forward to take the tea bowl, and respectfully put it in Jia Rui's hands.

Jia Rui took a sip of tea and then placed the tea cup firmly on the table, "But the account books show that these shops lose hundreds of taels of silver every year."

When Wangcai listened to Jia Rui's plain words, white hairs of sweat immediately appeared on his forehead.

Wangcai had been following Jia Rui for a long time, and he heard a strong murderous intention from Jia Rui's calm tone.

Therefore, Wangcai stood at the bottom honestly, not daring to answer Jia Rui's words.

"Go and do your business now. Take my soldiers with you. If anyone dares to stop you, you will be beaten to death."

Wangcai quickly bowed and turned around to go out, but as if he thought of something, he turned back again and asked in a low voice:
"What should I do if Master Jia Zhen sends someone to stop him?"

Jia Rui said calmly: "I'm talking about anyone, don't you understand?"

Wangcai understood completely this time, he bowed quickly, then bowed and left.

After arriving outside, Wangcai wiped the sweat from his head and then went to a small yard nearby.When I entered the small courtyard, I saw a dozen strong men in the courtyard, throwing stone locks or practicing weapons.

These people were all soldiers brought back by Jia Rui from Gansu, and each of them had been on the battlefield and killed people.

Although it was a little easier to follow Jia Rui back to the capital, they did not give up the skills at hand.

Therefore, even if Jia Rui doesn't supervise them every day, they still try their best to exercise their bodies.

A young man in short clothes was sitting on a chair, resting and drinking tea. When he saw Wangcai coming in, he quickly stood up and saluted Wangcai.

"When will Butler Wangcai have time to come to our place?"

The person who spoke was none other than Zhou Lang, whom Jia Ruiqin brought back when he was on a mission to Gansu some time ago.

After Zhou Lang followed Jia Rui back to the capital, he did not go to the capital camp. Instead, he stayed with Jia Rui and served as the commander of Jia Rui's soldiers.

This is not because Jia Rui is wasting his talents, but because this kid cheated in front of Jia Rui in every possible way, so he got this position.

In Zhou Lang's mind, the most he could do if he went to the capital camp was to hold a small official position such as a deputy general of Qianhu. It looked majestic, but his future prospects might not be that great.

But if you serve as the commander of Jia Rui's soldiers, you will be Lord Jia's confidant. Once you are released in the future, you will at least be able to take charge of your own affairs.

"Our uncle has ordered me to select dozens of people from among the soldiers to go out with me to do things."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Lang went out to call for help without saying a word, and within a short time there were forty or fifty people in the yard.

Wangcai's calves trembled a little when he saw a well-equipped soldier with murderous intent all over his body.

That is to say, he also learned some kung fu from Jia Rui. Otherwise, he would be a little unable to stand just in the face of the murderous intent of these people.

You must know that these soldiers around Jia Rui have all been instructed by Jia Rui, and each of them has good martial arts skills.

Wangcai means that one person can deal with two or three people. Once these people are arranged into a formation, Wangcai will be in vain.

"That's all it takes."

Seeing that there were many people, Wangcai immediately waved his hand and led these people out of the small courtyard, went to the stables in front to mount their horses, and then left the Dingxihou Mansion through the side door.

You must know that this is the capital city. Once dozens of war horses start walking on the street, it will naturally cause a period of chaos.

Fortunately, Wangcai also knew the importance, so he controlled the speed of the horse, so that there would be no stampede on the street.

The first target for wealth is Yubaozhai on Qianmen Street.

The location of Yubaozhai is quite good, and it is an old shop that has been around for decades. To put it bluntly, it can be considered a time-honored brand.

But such a unique shop actually lost 1000 taels of silver in one year.

Wangcai led people to the door of Yubaozhai. He took a quick look and found a car parked at the door, and three or four boys standing outside. It seemed that Yubaozhai had another big customer with good background.

Wangcai got off his horse, held his head high and led a dozen people into Yubaozhai.

Wangcai's group came in aggressively, which naturally attracted the attention of the boys in the room.

I saw a very neatly dressed young man who hurriedly stopped Wangcai and said contemptuously:

"What are you doing? Do you know where this place is? Do you still want to die?"

Wangcai looked at the young man and smiled slightly, then suddenly raised his hand and slapped the young man to the side.

You want to know how strong Wangcai’s hand is?He is no better than the brave generals on the battlefield.

So just like that, the little guy screamed and fell onto the table next to him, and the table and the person were almost falling apart.

Such a big movement here naturally attracted the attention of other people in Yubaozhai, and soon three or four boys came over with wooden sticks each.

"What are you doing? Let me tell you, this is the business of the chief minister of the dynasty. Which hilltop are you from? You don't even look at it, how dare you make trouble here?"

Just as he was talking, another middle-aged shopkeeper walked out.

The shopkeeper still had a scowl on his face when he came out. You must know that he took on a big deal today. If this deal is completed, he can earn 5000 to [-] taels of silver.

They were having a good conversation when a burst of noise outside disturbed them inside, and the distinguished guest also hesitated.

But when the shopkeeper came out, he immediately recognized Wangcai standing in the lobby.

Wangcai is a popular member of the Jia clan, and many distinguished clan members have to bow their heads when they see Wangcai.

"It's a misunderstanding, everyone, please don't do anything."

The shopkeeper said hello and then trotted to Wangcai's side.

"Butler Wangcai, why don't you come to my shop this time?"

Wangcai looked at this person, then said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Wang, why didn't I know that Yubaozhai became your family?"

(End of this chapter)