Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

Grandmother Jia frowned as she looked at the scene of deep affection between the siblings. Giving them people, money, and power, this grandson was determined to help Tan Chun take charge of the household!

But is Tan Chun, after all, just an unmarried girl, capable of shouldering such a heavy responsibility?

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to gradually delegate power?

Although Grandmother Jia was somewhat surprised and suspicious, she opened her mouth but did not say anything.

She thought that since she had already said that Jia Jing would be in charge of the affairs of the household, she should just wait and see how it went!

Wang Xifeng was stunned by Jia Jing's words, her eyes wide with disbelief: twenty personal guards, five thousand taels of silver, and the power to make decisions unilaterally.

This isn't just being in charge; this is practically being an emperor!

With such power, who will be able to control Tan Chun when she manages the household affairs?

The old servants in the manor had already been mostly cleared out, which made things much easier for the steward!

Now that the third brother is offering such strong support, it's practically like feeding the third daughter herself.

If I had received such unwavering support when I was in charge of the household, the entire Rongguo Mansion would have been under the surname "Wang" long ago.

Sister Feng clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, the sharp pain making her feel even more remorseful.

If no one reports him, all this power, money, and personal guards will be his.

She would then be able to truly hold power and become the rightful second mistress of the Rongguo Mansion.

Just one step apart, and the difference in treatment now is like night and day!

pity!

Hateful!

In her heart, Sister Feng cursed Madam Wang to the bone! It was all this "stupid woman's fault"!

After all the fighting, it all ended up benefiting Tan Chun.

No! We absolutely cannot give up like this!

My third brother values ​​ability. Besides being more literate than me, what else does Tan Chun have that I don't?

In the future... I will have to find an opportunity to show my third brother how useful I am!

Wang Xifeng had a deep-seated love for power, and in a flash, her resentment turned into a series of shrewd calculations.

As for Grandmother Jia's admonition, she had already thrown it to the winds in an instant!

Meanwhile, Xue Baochai, who was standing to the side, was also having trouble calming down.

Looking at Jia Jing's calm and composed expression, and his few resolute words just now.

He was decisive and generous in giving money, power, and people, without seeking balance or compromise, without clinging to old feelings or hindering progress, and single-handedly supported a housekeeper with great power.

This is probably the kind of demeanor and character that men who do things outside the home have.

Unlike the women in the inner quarters of the mansion, who have to consider things carefully, hesitate, and worry about social relationships and appearances when doing things.

I had initially thought this was due to my worldly wisdom and tact, but after witnessing my third brother's thunderous methods of rectifying the family's conduct, I realized that the petty tricks and schemes within the inner quarters were ultimately rather small-minded.

A complex emotion rose in Baochai's heart. It was admiration, longing, and heartfelt admiration.

Perhaps... the woman who becomes the housekeeper of the third brother's inner quarters in the future will be happier!

At this moment, Jia Jing, who was in the courtyard, changed his tone and became serious, saying:

"With support comes responsibility. Third sister, I want you to accomplish three things within a year."

"Firstly, income exceeds expenditure. In recent years, the household's income has fallen short of its expenditure."

"While the interference of servants was a contributing factor, the decline of the household's businesses cannot be denied as well."

"You need to thoroughly review the estates, shops, and other properties in the manor, and examine the managers there one by one, and reappoint them."

"You also need to increase revenue and reduce expenditure in terms of household expenses and personnel, and make great efforts to innovate."

"A year from now, I want to see clear accounts and profits, not the muddled accounts of previous years."

"Secondly, we need to unite people's hearts. The old lady is right. The master of the house must be of one mind and work together to move forward."

"There aren't many men in the Jia family to begin with. I won't talk about Baoyu, but we should nurture the other boys like Huan-ge'er, Cong-ge'er, and Lan-ge'er, whether they are literate or martial, and give them our full support."

"I heard that Lan Ge'er did very well in the clan school exam at the end of the year. He has a talent for literature, so we should encourage him more. We should try our best to meet his needs in terms of school expenses and learning materials, and provide him with a good environment for progress."

"The same goes for Huan-ge and Cong-ge. We must urge them to make progress and not let them indulge in play and waste their precious time."

"If there is time, we can also arrange for them to get involved in some family affairs to hone their practical skills. The prosperity of a family depends on having successors."

As Jia Jing finished speaking, Li Wan stood up and gave him a curtsy.

Grandmother Jia felt much relieved, knowing that this scoundrel was ultimately thinking of the family's best interests.

Although Huan-ge'er and Cong-ge'er were illegitimate sons, Grandmother Jia did not care much about them.

However, it's a good thing that Jia Jing wants to encourage them to improve, and Grandmother Jia won't deliberately hinder them.

Lady Wang frowned. Why was it that she didn't care about her own Baoyu, but instead let these illegitimate sons get involved in practical matters and hone their skills?

If the illegitimate son becomes more successful than the legitimate son in the future, can that still be considered a good thing?

"Third, the family tradition must be rebuilt. Although I have dealt with some unruly and wicked servants today, changing the family tradition is not something that can be accomplished overnight!"

"You need to establish a practical system to reverse the old ways in your household. The servants also need to be constantly weeded out and the loyal and capable servants promoted. You need to establish strict rules for training, assessment, promotion, and rewards and punishments."

"The essence of military rule lies in strict rewards and punishments. I want the servants of the Jia family to be people of discipline and ability, not troublemakers!"

Hearing Jia Jing's three points, Tan Chun felt both filled with fighting spirit and immense pressure.

This is no longer a simple household stewardship, but a profound family transformation concerning the family business, the cultivation of masters, and the reorganization of servants.

Although Tan Chun felt deeply troubled, her beautiful face was full of determination, and she stated without hesitation:

"I have remembered all three things that my third brother said."

"The deadline is one year. If you fail to meet this requirement, you will be subject to punishment."

"My sister will act with swift and decisive action, eradicating old abuses, managing the household impartially, and bringing prosperity to the family, thus living up to her third brother's expectations!"

A faint smile appeared on Jia Jing's face as he said:

"Nothing is impossible to a willing mind. Just go for it! It's okay if you make mistakes; the sky won't fall!"

"If you encounter any major issues and are unsure how to proceed, feel free to ask me. For minor matters, consult with others and make your own decisions; there's no need to shrink back in fear."

"Yes!" At this moment, only calmness remained on Tan Chun's face.

"Second sister-in-law, hand over the tally and ledgers to third sister today!"

"From today onwards, all affairs within the manor will be entrusted to her. You will assist her from the side," Jia Jing said to Feng Jie.

Sister Feng's throat tightened, her face turned solemn, and she said in a mournful voice:

"……good!"

The wind in the courtyard grew increasingly noisy, and from this day forward, the world of Rongguo Mansion changed completely.