Yinzhen nodded: "Hmm, how many are there in total?"
Su Peisheng replied, "Your Majesty, there are 20,000 catties of sweet potatoes and more potatoes, about 30,000 catties."
It sounds like it didn't cost much money, but the main problem is that there aren't many people growing sweet potatoes and potatoes, so harvesting them is a bit more troublesome.
Yinzhen was fairly satisfied upon hearing this; although it wasn't a particularly large sum, it was enough to make him a fortune.
"You take care of it. Send some to the palace, send some to the ladies of each palace, not too much, and give them a recipe. Then send some to the Tong family, some to the mansion, and send the rest to Wangyue Tower."
Su Peisheng knew that the Emperor and Empress Dowager in the palace liked sweet potatoes and potatoes very much. He could make a fortune by sending them to Wangyue Tower and using the Emperor's preference for them. However, Su Peisheng found it hard to understand why the recipes were sent to the other concubines in the palace.
The ladies-in-waiting in the palace also owned businesses outside the palace, including restaurants.
"My lord, if the ladies in the palace get hold of this recipe and learn it, will it affect the business of Wangyue Tower?"
Yinzhen hadn't expected Su Peisheng to be so business-savvy. What he said was true; he had thought about this issue before. However, the sweet potato and potato business was only good for the first year.
The price will naturally come down next year, and besides, he would be happy if others followed his example.
The more popular sweet potatoes and potatoes become, the better their prices will be, which will also bring more income to the farmers who grow them.
"Don't worry about that, I have a way to deal with it."
Although Su Peisheng didn't know what the method was, he had blind confidence in his master and felt relieved upon hearing this.
"This servant will take care of it immediately."
Yinzhen nodded: "Go!"
A day or two passed in the blink of an eye, and Kangxi directly announced at the grand court assembly that Yinzhen would be put in charge of the Ministry of Justice. This news immediately caused a stir in the previously calm court.
The Minister of Justice has retired, and the First Prince, the Crown Prince, and even the Third Prince, who is just starting to have ambitions, are all eyeing him!
As it turned out, they were secretly working together, each trying to frame the other's people, and in the end, Yinzhen benefited from it all.
The three of them were finding it hard to take it.
Not only the three of them couldn't stand it, but their followers and subordinates couldn't stand it either!
The harvest was in full swing, and then a passerby picked the fruit – what's going on?
Then the three groups began to unite.
First, one of the eldest prince's men stepped forward: "Your Majesty, Prince Yong has done an excellent job in the Ministry of Personnel, which shows his ability in the Ministry. We hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"
The Crown Prince's men chimed in, "Prince Yong has already handled the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel with ease; it would be inappropriate for him to interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of Justice as well!"
The Third Prince then spoke up: "This servant believes what the two gentlemen have said is quite reasonable, and hopes that Your Majesty will consider it carefully!!!"
...
The three parties were all talking at once, and some people who couldn't see the situation clearly were also meddling in. The noise was so loud that it hurt Kangxi's ears. As the person involved, Yinzhen stood straight and tall, and judging from the expression on his face, it seemed like it had nothing to do with him.
Kangxi had initially thought he would say a few words for him, but seeing his composed demeanor, he immediately realized that it was unlikely he would be allowed to speak.
Looking at the chaotic scene below, Kangxi was reluctant to admit that these were all ministers he had once relied on.
What a terrible thing.
"Alright, all of you, stop now."
After saying this, Kangxi couldn't help but rub his head, annoyed by these people.
Kangxi's words proved very useful; as soon as he finished speaking, everyone arguing in the court stopped.
It's finally quiet.
Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief, and Yinzhen also breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was very composed, it was still hard to listen to!
"Your considerations are quite reasonable. However, since Prince Yong was able to adapt well when he went from the Ministry of Revenue to the Ministry of Personnel, I believe he will adapt well to the Ministry of Justice as well. My mind is made up, so let's leave it at that!"
With Kangxi's final decision, no one dared to object to his decree, no matter how unwilling they were. After all, he was not an incompetent emperor who had to defer to his ministers.
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen replied, "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your trust, and your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations."
Kangxi smiled and said, "I believe you."
For a time, the father and son were extremely harmonious.
This was extremely offensive to the eldest prince, the crown prince, and the third prince.
Only after a scene of filial piety and harmony between ruler and subject is achieved can the next task begin.
After court, Yinzhen ran into the Crown Prince as he went out. The Crown Prince's expression wasn't very pleasant. Seeing that Yinzhen couldn't bring himself to smile, he said coldly, "Congratulations, Fourth Brother."
Yinzhen didn't feel congratulated at all.
The intense resentment was already overflowing.
"Thank you, Second Brother Crown Prince."
Then the crown prince said he had other important matters to attend to and left.
After walking for a while, unfortunately, they ran into the eldest prince.
The eldest prince was more direct, saying right away, "Fourth brother, you truly have excellent skills."
Yinzhen: "Brother, I don't understand what you're saying!"
The eldest prince snorted and left.
Yinzhen was both amused and exasperated, finding the whole thing quite baffling.
Just as we were about to leave the palace gates, we ran into the Third Prince again.
The Third Prince, who considered himself a scholar, was naturally not as direct as the First Prince. He spoke sarcastically to Yinzhen for a long time before leaving in a huff.
Watching the Third Prince's departing figure, and then looking at the palace gate not far away, Yinzhen thought, "I didn't check the almanac before going out today. What kind of people have I run into!"
What a piece of junk!
As soon as he stepped out of the palace gate, he saw the Fifth Prince standing beside his carriage with a smile on his face, seemingly waiting for him.
When the Fifth Prince saw him coming, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Fourth Brother, on your appointment to the Ministry of Justice."
Yinzhen was finally in a better mood, having finally met someone who genuinely congratulated him.
"Thank you. Shall we go back now?"
Fifth Prince: "I'll go to your residence with Fourth Brother."
Yinzhen asked, puzzled, "Did you need something from me?"
The Fifth Prince shook his head: "No, my wife said today that she was going to see Fourth Sister-in-law. She's pregnant! I was worried about her, so I went to pick her up."
The Fifth Prince was a little embarrassed when he said this.
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen couldn't help but smile: "It's not a bad thing to have a good relationship with your wife, there's no need to be embarrassed."
Yinzhen was genuinely happy for the Fifth Prince. In his dream, the Fifth Prince and his wife had a lukewarm relationship. Given his kind nature, it was impossible for him to mistreat his wife, but the two of them were indeed unable to get along for various reasons.
The Fifth Prince's wife had never been pregnant before, but now that she is, the Fifth Prince seems to have lost all affection for her.
Yinzhen thought this was a good idea.
The Fifth Prince followed behind Yinzhen in his own carriage, and the two carriages arrived at the Yongjun Prince's residence one after the other.
Yinzhen and the Fifth Prince entered the backyard together, and sure enough, the Fifth Prince's wife was there, as were the Third Prince's wife.
Upon seeing this, Yinzhen knew that it must have been arranged in advance.
In the past, Yinzhen might have felt a little bitter, but considering the child in his wife's womb, and the imperial physician's advice to keep a cheerful mood, Yinzhen was quite welcoming to the arrival of his third and fifth wives.
Even if the Fifth Prince's wife is also pregnant, it might be inconvenient.
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