Chapter 289 Everyone’s Arrangements
Buy a house near their home so that we can be happy neighbors in the future.
It wasn't that Zhao Liya was reluctant to let Shu Yan, Lin Mo, and the others live in her own courtyard; it was just that there was no need for it. They were going to get married, have children, and eventually they would have to have their own home. If they lived in their own courtyard, wouldn't it be troublesome to move out in the future?
Zhao Liya gave Shu Yan one thousand taels of silver and said with a smile: "Sister Shu Yan, you can use it to buy a house when the time comes."
"But--"
"Sister Shu Yan, please don't refuse. This is what you deserve. It's not easy for you to stay here and look after so many businesses for us. We'll have to discuss your compensation after a year. We can't let you suffer any loss."
This matter still needs to be discussed with Uncle Hu and others, but Zhao Liya estimates that the monthly salary plus bonus paid to Lin Mo and Shu Yan in a year cannot be less than five thousand taels.
If it’s missing, it’s useless!
Shu Yan thought about it and, just as Zhao Liya said, this was the long-term way to get along with each other, so she nodded and smiled in response.
It took more than half a month to complete the handover arrangements and appeasement of the affairs of each village.
In the academy, all the students knew that Mr. Zhao was leaving.
The children burst into tears and sobbed, wiping their tears and saying that they couldn't bear to leave Mr. Zhao.
The older ones felt reluctant, but they were still happy for Mr. Zhao.
Mr. Zhao and they have the status of master and apprentice. Mr. Zhao's return to Beijing will only benefit their future careers.
It's a pity that I can no longer listen to his teachings.
Zhao Xiang was also reluctant to leave these students. He had been an official for many years, but this was his first time as a teacher. Instead, he felt that being a teacher was more suitable for him.
His efforts were not in vain. The children, who could hardly sit still in the beginning, can now basically concentrate on their studies. He has taken a fancy to several good seedlings. Although he has not said it explicitly, he will usually favor them a little and have higher expectations.
Everyone has different qualifications, so it is right to teach students in accordance with their aptitude.
Now that I am leaving, I have to explain these things to the teachers one by one, and let Lin Mo and others pay attention to them. The funding for the academy cannot be stopped, and the support and help given to the students must not be reduced, especially those who are both good in character and learning but come from poor families. They must be taken care of more.
Zhao Liya went to Zhong Jing in Suixi County again.
When Zhong Jing heard that they were going back to Beijing, he smiled and said, "I originally thought it wouldn't be so soon. After that old eunuch Shu Min came here, he really can't stay here any longer. It's better to return to Beijing sooner."
Zhao Liya: “.”
It sounded like a lot of information, but she didn't know much. She could guess most of it, but she was too lazy to think about it. There was no need.
Anyway, she just cares about making money.
As long as she has money, with her father's reputation, she has nothing to worry about in the capital.
Even if he is dismissed from office again, it won’t be a big deal.
Zhong Jing was obviously very understanding. Without waiting for Zhao Liya to speak, he said with a smile, "I will take care of all matters in Gaolian County, don't worry, sister-in-law! I will also keep an eye on your share of the shipping dividends. I will write to you every three months to give you a general idea of shipping. If you have any good ideas, please let me know!"
When he said the last sentence, Zhong Jing's eyes shone with great piety.
He would never forget how poor his garrison was before his sister-in-law's guidance. The soldiers often didn't even have enough to eat. But after his sister-in-law's guidance, he was now a wealthy local tycoon! Not only could he eat enough, wear good clothes, and be equipped with better and more weapons, but he could also eat delicious food three times a day with a variety of dishes.
The three counties of Guangzhan, Suixi, Gaolian, etc. have all benefited greatly, especially Guangzhan, which used to be little more than a small town, but now it is so prosperous and lively that it is almost catching up with the provincial capital.
So you must please your sister-in-law. Maybe she can come up with one or two good ideas and help you move to the next level?
Zhao Liya laughed. General Zhong was so sincere, so she had to say something. "I think the route to Jiangnan is already very mature. We can open up a route to Southeast Asia. Xiao Yuyang should be very happy to do this. Let him be responsible. Find some good wood and build a large ship to sail to the West. Who knows, we can go to the West in a few years. You can't neglect naval training in this sea area. As the saying goes, money can move people's hearts. There is no guarantee that there will be no foreign countries that will be jealous and come to rob and plunder from the sea. If our Great Qin does not have a strong naval force, I am afraid we may not be able to maintain such a great advantage."
I didn't have time to take care of these things before because I was busy developing shipping routes and making money, but now that my wealth has accumulated to a certain level, this matter must be put on the agenda.
Zhao Liya had originally planned to find an opportunity to talk to Zhong Jing about these things, but she didn't expect that they would be going to Beijing soon. If she didn't tell him now, it would be too late.
It’s better to do it today than to wait for another day.
Zhong Jing nodded slowly upon hearing this, his expression gradually becoming serious. He thought deeply about what Zhao Liya had said, and the more he thought about it, the more serious the situation seemed. He even broke out in a cold sweat. "Sister-in-law is absolutely right. We need big ships. We need lots and lots of them."
If you want to form a team with strong maritime combat capabilities, you must first have a large ship that can ride the wind and waves on the sea. If you don’t even have a ship, everything is just talk.
Zhao Liya smiled and said, "That's right. With a ship, a designated naval training base, and regular patrols, we should be able to avoid any worries. Also, it would be best to send spies to live permanently in some of the neighboring small foreign nations and have them regularly relay information back. That way, if anything happens, we'll know about it early and be prepared for it. It's always better to be completely in the dark when the situation arises."
"good!"
"I don't quite understand the rest, so just discuss it among you guys!"
Anyway, I'm not short of money now.
The dividends and taxes paid by merchants alone amount to a huge amount. Even if the local government takes away a part of it, the rest is enough to get things done.
Zhong Jing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law has been a great help! If it weren't for your words, we would still be in a dream."
It is easy to say that we should be prepared for danger in times of peace and take precautions before trouble occurs. However, when everything is peaceful and all is well and we can make money without doing anything, how many people would think in this way?
Zhao Liya smiled: "Then I wish you all the best!"
Zhong Jing laughed heartily and bowed, "I also wish my sister-in-law all the best, and may all her wishes come true!"
"Thank you!"
The Zhao family was preparing to return to Beijing. Shu Yan and Lin Mo quickly found time to buy a house in the provincial capital. Aunt Li Shiyi also returned to Zaihu Village and told the clan that she would accompany Shu Yan and Lin Mo to the provincial capital, so the family's fields and other things must be taken care of.
(End of this chapter)
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