Chapter 2384 Manbaohui
What Zhou Wulang didn't know was that when he got the order for the palace eggs, Zhou Man and his team's experiment was half successful. The people who were vaccinated started to get pox one after another, and the average number of pox was not large. Except for a few people, everyone's number of pox was between one and six.
Seventy-eight percent of people have low fever, and the remaining 22% have high fever, but it is currently under control.
When the news reached the imperial city, everyone was delighted, including the emperor.
Because he found out that the money in his treasury was embezzled by his subordinates, his anger subsided a lot, and he treated the series of people who were found out more leniently. Most of them were sent to the imperial farm, while the leading few had their residences searched and were then questioned.
Tong Nei Shi was also stripped of his official position and sent out of the palace because of his poor supervision. However, the Queen allowed him to take his personal luggage with him, considering his years of hard work.
Gu Zhong personally watched him pack his things and asked someone to turn a blind eye and let him stuff some extra things into his luggage.
Tong Nei Shi's godson was carrying a lot of bags and was helping Tong Nei Shi walk out.
Gu Zhong glanced at the eunuch boy and said to him, "At your age, it's a blessing to have a son like this by your side to support you."
Eunuch Tong coughed softly and said, "Thank you very much for your kindness."
He laughed coldly and said, "Eunuch Gu is not young anymore. It's time for him to prepare a way out. I wonder if your two disciples are as filial as my son."
Gu Zhong smiled slightly, "Thank you, Master Tong, for your advice."
He extended his hand and handed him a handkerchief, saying, "When you get to the imperial farm, you can try to see Doctor Zhou. He may not be able to cure your illness, but he can certainly make your last days more comfortable."
Eunuch Tong took a look at the handkerchief handed over by Gu Zhong, smiled slightly, reached out to take it and put it in his arms.
Because a group of people were sent to prison in the palace, the newly appointed stewards were more cautious. The things Zhou Wulang brought were not top-notch, but definitely not bad.
Considering his relationship with Zhou Man, they were much more tolerant of him.
Moreover, because the previous batch of managers were replaced, the farms that previously provided these agricultural products were also implicated to some extent. Even if they were not punished, some of them were replaced, and they were the ones who were in urgent need of supplies at this time.
If not for Zhou Wulang, then give it to someone else. In that case, it would be better to sell Zhou Man.
You should know that Zhou Man has a very good popularity in the palace. Not only is she liked by the emperor, empress, prince and princesses, but many eunuchs and palace maids are also grateful to her.
With the right time, place and people, Zhou Wulang quickly took over the cost of eggs for the palace, supplying them every three days. The quantity was not large, but at least Zhuangzi could still provide it for now. He was also looking for some farmers to cooperate with, so that he could get eggs from them and supply them to the palace.
Zhou Wulang discussed with Zhou Dalang and the others, "But this isn't a long-term solution. I think it's better to raise the chickens ourselves."
Zhou Dalang also nodded. "That's right. Eggs are expensive in the capital right now. You buy them from outside for two cents each, and then sell them to the palace for another two cents. What profit have you made?"
He said, "The official land we were given last year isn't far from our farm. There are more than ten acres of dry sandy land there. I think we can only grow beans there, and I'm afraid the yield won't be high. Why not use that land to grow some vegetables and beans, and then use it all for raising chickens. We can build a chicken coop next to it."
Qian, who had been sitting there listening to their discussion, suddenly said, "If you keep too many chickens together, they'll get sick."
Zhou Dalang: "Manbao is the doctor, let her prescribe medicine for the chicken."
Qian: "...Manbao is for healing humans, not animals, right?"
Old Zhou said, "If the cows in our surrounding area get sick, won't they also go to Dr. Lu for medicine? I think so."
Lian Zhou Wulang nodded and said, "That's right, chickens and ducks can eat what humans eat. I think it's about the same. I'll find Man Baozhi when the time comes."
Old Zhou also felt that the work couldn't be wasted, so he said, "Since you're going to do it, you should discuss it with the tenant farmers right now. Will they do the labor, or will we hire someone else? Also, it's time to get the chicks ready. Once the weather gets warmer, they can be let out to forage for food on their own."
Zhou Dalang immediately said, "I'll go back and talk to the tenant farmers on the farm. I'll have them hatch the eggs and raise them when the weather gets warmer."
Zhou Wulang immediately said, "Brother, go look in a few more villages in Yongzhou. If there are any eggs, buy more. Not only the palace needs them, but the imperial farms need them too."
"Hey, isn't it said that people with acne shouldn't eat fishy foods and have stopped eating eggs?"
"A new group of people have been selected. They are currently recuperating. I heard that they will start vaccination after about ten days of recuperation."
Zhou Dalang thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll ask a few peddlers. They roam the streets and alleys, so they'll definitely know which village has the most eggs."
Now that the first month of the lunar year has passed, the cost of eggs is certainly decreasing, and the price in Yongzhou has already fallen.
Old Zhou said, "You only raise chickens? Why not some ducks or something?"
"Dad, the new piece of land we were given has little water and is far from the river, so it's not easy to raise ducks."
"Then you can raise pigs. I think pork is not cheap in Beijing right now."
"I don't really want to raise pigs," Zhou Wulang said. "I've made inquiries. The masters in the palace rarely eat pork. Most of the meat is eaten by the palace maids and eunuchs. The emperor and his family prefer mutton, beef, and chicken."
Old Zhou knocked him on the head and said, "The emperor only has one stomach. How much money can you make by serving him? But there are thousands of people eating in this palace. If you can take over some of the pork business, how much can you make? Do you know how to do the math?"
"But……"
"But what's the "but"? After all, these are pigs you raise at home. You can sell them to others or to the palace, right?" Old Zhou said, "If you raise them, you won't have to worry about selling them. How can you expect such a good thing to happen..."
Zhou Wulang grumbled, "But Dad, pigs eat a lot and are so difficult to raise. It takes a year to raise a pig, and the supply to the palace is daily. Where can I find pork for them before my pigs are sold?"
"I bought it at market price and then sold it to the palace at market price. After changing hands, I didn't make a penny and even had to pay money."
Old Zhou said, "Then you can raise the pigs first. When they are good, you can sell them to the palace. If that doesn't work, you can sell them outside. We also have a restaurant at home. In short, there is no shortage of places to sell them."
Zhou Wulang thought about it and realized it was true, so he looked at Zhou Dalang.
Zhou Dalang: "...Okay, I'll see where to build the pigpen. But if you raise too many pigs, they'll get sick."
Old Zhou said: "Look for Manbao. She can even treat chickens, so she can treat pigs too."
He said, "You are just lazy. You despise the hard work and fun of raising pigs. Don't think I don't know."
Brother Zhou Dalang: ...If you know this, why do you still ask for it? And, speaking of laziness, who is the laziest?
Zhou Dalang and Zhou Wulang both felt that it was precisely because Old Zhou did not have to do this that he was able to command so well.
Qian also glanced at Old Zhou, and after successfully getting him to lower his head, she said to her two sons, "There's no rush to raise pigs. You should take care of the chickens first."
Zhou Dalang, his sons and brothers all breathed a sigh of relief.
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