Eldest daughter

Chapter 205
The matter of withdrawing capital from the Tang family's merchant ship cannot be settled for a while. After all, the withdrawal of funds is only half, no matter who it is, it is reluctant.

Wang Yuan'er did not participate in this matter, but according to her thinking, withdrawing may not be a bad thing. After all, the relationship with the Tang family is now embarrassing.

In the middle and late March, the imperial court really sent people to Changle Town to choose a site to expropriate the people's land and establish a Shibosi. It will be low, now it depends on where to build it?
I heard that the imperial court compensated 50 taels of land for expropriated land!

I don't know who threw out this news, like throwing a bomb in a pan of oil, and they all hope that such a big pie will hit their heads.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the expropriated land. When the official came to make an inspection, everyone went to inquire. Where is the land going to be used?
To Wang Yuaner's surprise, she squeezed into the crowd and saw Cui Yuan wearing a brand-new official uniform among the accompanying officials. drill.

Wang Qing'er also watched the excitement with the eldest sister, and naturally saw Cui Yuan, she was shocked: "Elder sister, isn't that Mr. Cui? Why is he here?"

What else could be the reason? Naturally, it is the official.

Wang Yuan'er suddenly remembered what Cui Yuan said, that he would be in Changle Town often in the future, and there would be many more opportunities to meet each other.

Could it be that he is a new official in the Shibo Department?
Wang Yuan'er guessed correctly, the emperor's new decree, named Cui Yuan as the official fifth-rank ship envoy to manage the affairs of the ship department, such as levying customs duties on ships coming to trade, purchasing imported goods instead of the palace, and supervising ship trade .

Cui Yuan's first priority when he took office was to build the Shibo Department's Yamen.

"Congratulations to Mr. Cui for his promotion. I would like to offer you a glass of tea instead of wine."

In the private room of Huifeng Garden, Wang Yuaner and Cui Yuan sat facing each other. There were several plates of snacks and tea between them.

Cui Yuan raised his eyebrows, picked up his teacup and touched her.

"The general saw Mr. Cui wearing an official uniform. I thought it was a mistake. I never thought that you would be the chief official of the Shibo Department." Wang Yuan'er said.

"It's also a coincidence that I got this job." Cui Yuan smiled faintly.

"I've seen for a long time that Master Cui is not an idle person. I didn't expect that my eyesight is still stupid." Wang Yuan'er's gaze fell on the button of his official uniform, and said: "I used to have eyes but didn't know Mount Tai. How offending, please Master Cui Don't see outsiders." She said, she stood up and gave a blessing.

One word at a time, Master Cui, Cui Yuan felt awkward and unpleasant, so he said: "You can call me by my name, Master Cui is too foreign, not as comfortable as before."

As soon as these words came out, both of them felt a little uncomfortable, coughed, each picked up their teacups and took a sip of tea. Seeing that everyone seemed embarrassed, they couldn't help looking at each other and laughing out loud.

Wang Yuaner coughed twice, and simply asked him about the compensation for land expropriation.

"50 taels is too exaggerated, but 30 taels are available. If there are houses, the compensation for demolition of houses will be paid on the basis of the land. Although the land expropriated by the imperial court will not be taken by force, the compensation will not. It's too high." Cui Yuan said while filling Wang Yuan'er with tea.

"There is a saying in the Book of Songs: Under the whole world, is it the land of the king? The imperial court expropriates the land first, so it is possible even if there is no compensation for a penny?" Wang Yuan'er teased.

It is said that the land, mountains, rivers, every plant and tree in this world belong to the monarch, and what he wants is just a matter of a word and a piece of official paper, aside from other things, those clan nobles have also done such tyranny something?Otherwise, where did the words not fight with the officials come from?

In front of the powerful, the common people are as weak as ants.

Cui Yuan glanced at her, took a sip of tea and said, "I see you read a lot of unofficial history." He put down his teacup and said, "Have you ever heard of the Rebellion of King Zhou?"

The Zhou king of the former dynasty liked field hunting. In order to expand his paddock, he forcibly expropriated the land of a minister at that time. The minister was dissatisfied, so that minister and all the ministers would unite to overthrow the tyranny of the Zhou king, conquer by force, and successfully push his uncle King Yu to the throne, and then the Zhou king went into exile in another country.

"But all wise and promising monarchs understand a truth. If you want to sit firmly on the throne and make your family and country last forever, you must have a system and a charter. Only in this way can it operate normally. Not only that, Mingjun also You have to take the lead in abiding by the rules and regulations, otherwise, it is inevitable to lose the country and the world." Cui Yuan's eyes glowed brightly, and he said: "Since ancient times, tyrannical monarchs have never sat on the throne for a long time. Therefore, regardless of It is the monarch or the imperial government that needs to requisition and demolish the land, and they must do things according to the law, not to mention, today is a wise monarch who is diligent in governing and caring for the people."

Wang Yuan'er blushed, and said: "I'm just joking, Master Cui is so serious for a while, it's better for the little girl to not know what to say."

Ever since she knew Cui Yuan, she was used to his playful and smiling face, wearing an official uniform, and he was very uncomfortable talking about political affairs to her so seriously all of a sudden.

Cui Yuanlang laughed and said, "You are interesting."

"So, in the future you will be in charge of the affairs of this city bureau?" Wang Yuan'er changed the subject and asked about his position.

"It's the first time I come into contact with this officialdom, just practice it. I'll know if it's suitable or not later." Cui Yuan pursed his lips for some unknown thought.

Wang Yuan'er didn't pay attention, thinking that the merchant ship that she cooperated with Song San had already gone to sea, and then thinking of her own plan, she said, "I want to open a shop and sell this imported product. Do you think this is feasible?"

Cui Yuan came back to his senses, a little surprised: "Open a shop?"

Wang Yuan'er nodded: "I think about the opening up of trade, and the new and interesting things from Fanwai. I cooperate with Song San, and there are also merchant ships bringing back goods. This is easy and cheap to buy, what do you think?"

Is this the meaning of discussing with him?

Cui Yuan's eyes lit up, and for some reason, he felt strangely happy.

He pondered for a while, and said: "The shops selling imported goods are the most numerous in Jiangnan and Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and they are indeed popular with ladies and ladies. I heard that there is a kind of mirror with a smooth surface, which is so clear that it can even touch the small pieces of a person's face. The pores can be seen very clearly."

"There is such a mirror?" Wang Yuan'er widened her eyes in surprise.

Her eyes were bright and bright, Cui Yuan began to talk more, nodded and said: "Not only that, but there are also beautiful stones like beads, which are very hard, and can change many colors under the sun and light, making jewelry is very important." nice……"

Wang Yuaner listened quietly, and when he heard the man with blue eyes and yellow hair, he couldn't help exclaiming: "Isn't that a monster?"

She covered her mouth like a child, revealing a pair of big bright eyes, she was different from the usual intelligent and calm person, Cui Yuan couldn't help laughing.

"Where do you want to open this kind of shop?" Cui Yuan asked with a smile.

After Wang Yuan'er had heard what he said just now, she became more and more sure that the shop selling imported goods could be done, and said, "Changle Town is definitely not possible. I'm thinking of going to Tongzhou or the capital." After a pause, she said a little embarrassed : "It's just that I have never been to the capital, and the shops there are probably very expensive, and I can't afford it."

She always thinks about the mountain floods in the future, and Changle Town is just a town after all, it is far less prosperous than the Tongzhou capital, and the people who accept new things are definitely not as good as her. She opened the shop to make money, of course To choose a prosperous place.

"If you don't have enough funds, you don't have to buy them. Most of the shops in Beijing are either dowry by wives or merchants. There are many shops that are not operated by themselves, but leased out. You can start from here. "

The wives and young ladies in wealthy families are different from ordinary merchants or small households from poor families. Most of them have shops as their dowries, but not all of them can open their own shops, and many people rent out their shops, earning thousands of taels or a few dollars a year. The future of one hundred taels.

"Hearing what you said, I'm going to take a trip to the capital." Hearing his explanation, Wang Yuan'er thought of going for a trip by herself. After all, she only knew the good and bad after field investigation, and she didn't know the terrain just by listening to others. how.

"If you trust me, I can ask someone to pay attention to you." Cui Yuan's eyes softened.

Wang Yuan'er's eyes lit up: "It's a good feeling." After saying the words, she felt that she seemed to take it for granted, so she said a little awkwardly, "Will this be too much trouble for you?"

"I'm far more familiar with you than you in Jingli, if it's troublesome..." He looked at his satin boots and said, "My shoes are worn out."

Wang Yuaner followed his gaze, and sure enough, the satin boots on her feet were not new, she blushed slightly.

"If you don't think my workmanship is poor, it's not impossible to do it." She blushed and muttered.

Cui Yuan had a hint of a smile that was not a smile: "I don't mind."

Wang Yuan'er smiled heartily: "Well, two fan covers and a pair of shoes."

Seeing that she didn't realize the meaning of making shoes for men, Cui Yuan couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

The two talked for a while about Hou Biao's inauguration and Wang Chun'er. After a conversation, they had a very happy conversation.

Before leaving, Cui Yuan said: "If the Shibo Department is built, I guess I will be busy. There is a young man named Chen Shu by my side. If you have something to do and you can't find me, you can tell me, this young man."

Wang Yuaner responded with a busy smile.

Cui Yuan just went out, and within two steps, he turned around again and looked at her with piercing eyes: "Did you really forget me?"

Wang Yuaner was taken aback, what does this mean?
Seeing her stunned look, Cui Yuan shook his head, rather uncomfortable: "It seems that I really forgot."

He left with his hands behind his back, but Wang Yuan'er somehow forgot him?
(End of this chapter)