Chapter 189 Inventory

Two days later, the sky cleared up completely.

After breakfast, Jiang Shu called Steward Mo and Steward Wu, and took a few reliable servants to count the warehouse together.

Before opening the warehouse, Steward Mo and Steward Wu looked at each other and said, "Princess, the treasury is very rich. I'm afraid that we can't count it all in one day. It's better to call the other stewards in the mansion to help, so that we can complete the inventory before sunset."

This matter is of great importance and cannot be left to the two of them.

Hearing this, Jiang Shu instantly saw through the two people's thoughts and nodded, saying, "What Steward Mo said makes sense, then you go and invite the stewards to count together."

"Yes." Mo Liang took the order and hurried away.

Of course, he would not say that it was his idea, but only that he was ordered by the princess.

Taking over the position of head of the household and checking the warehouse to establish rules is an offensive matter in itself, and Jiang Shu did not mind adding this one more thing.

After Mo Liang called all the managers, Wu Qian opened the warehouse, and everyone went in to take inventory.

Before entering, Jiang Shu was mentally prepared, but after entering, she was still shocked.

The warehouse of the palace is actually composed of several rooms, and the things stored in each room are different.

After entering the warehouse, the first thing that catches your eye is a variety of expensive furniture and things.

Such as Huanghuali wood chairs, golden nanmu desks, rosewood screens, etc., neatly displayed, filling the warehouse as big as a hall.

There are small doors on both sides. The right door is used to store furs, satins and other clothing materials. The left door is used to store several wall cabinets, which are filled with purple clay teapots, jade cups and plates, and some rare medicinal materials.

There are three more doors in the first storehouse. One room is used to store antiques, calligraphy and painting brushes, ink, paper and inkstones. Another room is used to display precious weapons, including swords, bows and arrows, long guns, short whips, etc.

Push open the door in the middle and enter the largest main storehouse, the silver storehouse.

All the money in and out of the palace comes from here.

There are many lacquered wooden boxes in the silver storehouse, which contain silver, gold, jewelry, jade, and loose silver and copper coins.

There was also a row of cabinets beside the wall, with boxes of various sizes placed on them. Jiang Shu opened one at random, and inside lay a golden hair crown.

Jiang Shu understood, thinking that these boxes were all filled with gold and jade ornaments.

"Princess, where should we start with the inventory? How should we count?" Steward Mo asked respectfully.

Jiang Shu said in a serious tone: "Divide into two groups, led by you and Steward Wu, starting with furniture and fabrics, and re-register the records."

"Re-register?" Steward Mo was slightly surprised, and the other stewards were also surprised when they heard it.

Jiang Shu looked at them with deep eyes and said in a low voice: "The palace has too many accounts in the past few years to be calculated, so from today on, we will re-write the records and will not pursue the past."

When Manager Mo and others heard this, they were shocked and felt very lucky.

Jiang Shu took in their expressions and said nothing more. He ordered Chu Yu and Tan Yu to follow Mo Liang and Wu Qian to make records with them.

Jiang Shu personally supervised the work and ordered the rest of the people to be responsible for the inventory.

After half a day's work, they just finished counting the four vaults, and there were still the silver vault and the armory left.

After lunch, the group continued to count.

There were fewer things in the armory, and the inventory was completed in a short time. Everyone went to the silver vault to help.

After working together for an entire afternoon, they finally counted the last box of copper coins before sunset.

"Princess, all the items in the warehouse have been recorded in the book. Please have a look." Mo Liang and Wu Qian presented the book.

Every entry in the book was recorded under the surveillance of Chu Yu and Tan Yu, and there was absolutely no discrepancy.

Jiang Shu was very relieved and ordered Chu Yu to put away the book and take it back for inspection.

"Everyone has worked hard. I have ordered the kitchen to add more dishes and wine tonight as a reward for everyone."

When everyone heard this, they saluted happily: "Thank you, Princess." They had

heard that Jiang Shu was kind and gentle to the servants when she was the mistress of Jing'an Marquis's Mansion. Seeing her today, it was indeed the case.

After seeing Jiang Shu off, everyone returned to the servants' quarters happily, preparing to enjoy a hearty meal.

As Jiang Shu had said, when it was getting dark, the kitchen brought a sumptuous banquet, and everyone drank heartily.

Mo Liang, Wu Qian and others sat together, and after three rounds of wine and five dishes, they gradually opened up their conversations.

"I thought the princess would give us a warning today, but she rewarded us with a banquet."

"I have a cousin who works in the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion. He heard that the princess has a gentle personality and treats servants very kindly. She is a rare good mistress." "

What do you mean gentle and kind? I think she just has limited means. After all, she is not from a noble family. Apart from being able to count, I'm afraid she doesn't know anything else."

"The fact that she uses her dowry to support the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion is known to everyone in the city. Just from this point, we can see that she is not a smart person."

"This... seeing is believing. It is too early to draw a conclusion now. Let's wait and see for a while. It's better to be safe than sorry."

The stewards talked one after another, relying on the fact that this was the servants' courtyard and the door to the side hall was closed, so they had nothing to fear.

It was a dark and windy night, with a crescent moon hanging alone.

In the main courtyard, Jiang Shu opened the record book after taking a bath, but before she could read it, Yu Zheng took it away.

"Why are you busier than me? Don't overwork yourself, and read it tomorrow."

Jiang Shu was indeed a little tired today, and she lay down on Yu Zheng's lap obediently.

Yu Zheng fiddled with her long black hair and asked her gently about the daytime inspection of the treasury.

Jiang Shu asked him back: "Do you know how big the storehouse is? How many things are there in it?"

Yu Zheng pursed his lips and said: "I went there once, and I haven't been there for a few years. Are there many things in it?"

Jiang Shu sighed: "You haven't visited it for a few years, and you don't take care of the general affairs of the house. You don't even know how much the people below are greedy."

Yu Zheng also sighed: "I am busy on weekdays and have no time to take care of these."

Compared with the state and people's livelihood, the general affairs of the palace are really not worth mentioning.

A man's ambition is to be in the world, not in the house. Jiang Shu understands that it is not Yu Zheng's fault. She just feels sorry for him.

"I will rest assured that you will take care of the general affairs of the palace in the future." Yu Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, full of trust.

Jiang Shu looked up at him, frowning slightly: "I have made my attitude clear to them today, but if they dare to do it again, they will be severely punished to serve as a warning to others."

"Well, it's up to you. I have prepared the princess' jade seal for you. You can act directly in the future. If there are those who disobey, I will order the guards to take them down directly. I will never tolerate them."

Yu Zheng also knew that the atmosphere in the mansion should be rectified.

Finally, Yu Zheng said: "You can dispose of the things in the mansion storehouse at will, don't ask me."

It's useless to ask him, he doesn't know what is in the storehouse.

Jiang Shu's almond eyes flickered when she heard that, and she deliberately said, "Aren't you afraid that I will be greedy and empty your warehouse?"

Yu Zheng bent his lips and smiled softly, "Husband and wife are one, what's mine is yours, as long as you are happy."

The sudden doting words made Jiang Shu's face hot and she showed a bit of shyness.

Yu Zheng's dark eyes darkened, and he knelt down and kissed her moist lips.

As Yu Zheng moved, the black hair behind his head flowed down and intertwined with Jiang Shu's black hair, making it difficult to tell you from me.