My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 495 Beating
Butler Han said, "I'm not saying anything bad about you, but why are you so anxious? You should take it easy at your age. Some people just don't understand that slow is fast."

"Okay, okay, I'll take it slow." Butler Cao reached around and found that he didn't bring the teapot with him. He felt a little uncomfortable because there was nothing to sip from his mouth.

At this time, it was Accountant Wan's turn.

Before he opened his mouth, he covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed a few times.

Butler Cao closed his eyes tightly.

Accountant Wan said softly, "My Lord, Madam, I have checked this account book several times. In addition to finding a few loopholes, I also found a few inappropriate places."

"Oh?"

Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows and said, "What did you find? Feel free to tell me."

Butler Cao was stunned for a moment, poked Butler Han beside him, and whispered, "Did I hear correctly? He said he reviewed it several times?"

Butler Han moved his body to the outside and said in a muffled voice, "You heard it right."

Butler Cao listened blankly to what Accountant Wan said.

"I found that although this store has a wide variety of goods, only a few can be sold at a profit. The goods purchased a few years ago are no longer worth much, but they are still on the books and have not been processed. Although there seems to be no depreciation on the books, in fact, there is already a loss."

Qin Yuan nodded.

Butler Cao was all smiles.

Accountant Wan continued, "The profits from the goods that can be sold are meager, and can only barely maintain a balance in expenses. The shopkeeper did not try to sell other goods in small quantities to increase revenue. This is one reason. Secondly, after buying the wrong goods, he should have found a way to sell them at a discount, try to recover the cost, and then buy new goods. In short, the shopkeeper lacks vision, is not attentive, and dares not make decisions immediately, so this store will not achieve anything in the future. If the store wants to improve, the only way is to change the shopkeeper."

Butler Cao couldn't hide his excitement and poked Butler Han beside him.

Butler Han: “…”

Gu Jinghui suddenly asked: "Is it possible that the shopkeeper is just unlucky?"

Accountant Wan shook his head and said softly, "When the Marquis needs food and fodder on the battlefield, he never cares about the luck of the food transport officer. The transportation of money and food is a major matter that determines victory or defeat."

Lord Gu nodded.

Accountant Wan said, "The goods in a shop are money and grain. If the shopkeeper cannot manage the flow of goods, it is his dereliction of duty, and the operation of this shop will definitely fail."

Lord Gu bent his hands into knots, tapped the tabletop, looked at Accountant Wan and said, "Yes, you said it very well."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Wan, many people say that your family has been helping to manage money and food in the army for generations, so it can be considered a family tradition. Today I see that it is indeed true."

Hongye couldn't help laughing.

Butler Cao slapped his thigh and said, "Good boy, it was worth recommending him."

Butler Han glared at him and said, "Shh."

Accountant Wan coughed a few more times before saying, "My health is not good, and I haven't learned many of the skills of my ancestors. It's just that I have nothing to do during my illness, so I often think about the account books, so I think a lot."

This person is very humble.

Qin Yuan said to everyone, "When it comes to accounting skills, everyone here is pretty good. Even if a few people were careless just now, it was because they were nervous. I think it's not like this on normal days. It's just that the Marquis is here, so everyone is a little nervous."

All the accountants breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Qin Yuan with gratitude.

Qin Yuan added: "I think Wanzhangfang is more suitable for managing the general ledger. Does anyone have any objection?"

"I have no objection."

"I am convinced." Accountant Wan said modestly, "Thank you, my Lord and Madam, for your kindness. I will do my best."

Qin Yuan asked: "I just don't know if your body can bear such a heavy responsibility?"

Accountant Wan said, "It's okay. I've had poor health since I was young, but I've slowly recovered. I've learned accounting since I was young, and it's become my instinct."

Lord Gu said, "Your ancestors have helped manage money and grain in the army for generations, and have also made great contributions. I can ask Doctor Li from Renhe Hall to treat you. If the disease can be cured, you can also pass on this skill. How do you think?"

Accountant Wan was a little hesitant.

Butler Cao became anxious and was about to speak.

Butler Han suddenly squeezed his hand.

Butler Cao came to his senses and quickly shut his mouth.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "There is no need to refuse, Accountant Wan. Brother Qi and his mother are both treated by Doctor Li. I heard a few days ago that Brother Qi's mother is almost dire. It is possible that your illness can also be cured by Doctor Li. Renhe Hall and the mansion have a close relationship. It has been agreed that the consultation fee will be exchanged according to the annual festival gift money. Doctor Li's acupuncture skills are superb, and the effect will be seen soon."

This means that his expenses will be borne by the Marquis's Mansion just like those of Old Lady Qi, and it will not cost much.

Accountant Wan immediately said, "Thank you, my Lord and Madam, for your hard work. I will keep it in my heart and will never forget it."

Lord Gu smiled and said, "Just do your job well. I believe that with you as the chief accountant, the industry in the mansion will flourish. The jobs of so many people depend on you."

After hearing this, Accountant Wan became a little nervous and stammered, unable to speak.

Qin Yuan said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is right. Although we are not short of money now, as the old saying goes, if you eat well, you will not be poor. If you don't plan well, you will be poor. With the planning of the accountant, we can also settle the old people who followed the Marquis to fight for a long time."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Lord Gu and Accountant Wan differently.

The future of their descendants will be closely tied to the mansion.

If the marquis's mansion prospers, their descendants will also have a better life.

Accountant Wan said, "Don't worry, my Lord and Madam, I will do my best to accomplish this."

Lord Gu nodded.

"Your ancestors did a good job. I believe in you."

Accountant Wan was quite moved.

Qin Yuan said: "Now that the chief accountant has been selected today, the housekeeper for the inner courtyard should also be decided."

Everyone looked at Manager Qian who was standing on the periphery.

Hongye smiled and said, "Manager Qian, you are standing too far away. You should go to Manager Cao and Manager Han."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Hongye, you should call him Butler Qian."

Manager Qian smiled happily, and excitedly walked forward to bow to Lord Gu and Qin Yuan, saying, "I will definitely take good care of the inner courtyard and share the worries of Lord Gu and his wife."

Lord Gu raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly: "You must take Butler Zhang as a warning."

Steward Qian said quickly, "I will never be as ungrateful and short-sighted as him. My family has been in the mansion for several generations, and my descendants must serve the master well and follow him."

Lord Gu cleared his throat and said, "It's best if you think this way."

His eyes swept across everyone present like lightning.

"Earnkeeper Sun and Butler Zhang were both severely punished. Originally, the only punishment for a servant who betrayed his master was death, but because Sixth Master still wanted to sue the Xu family, he spared their lives for the time being. If they were to betray their master, this would be the fate they would suffer. Not only would they lose face for several lifetimes, but their families would also be implicated!"