Chapter 57 Detailed Arrangements (Fourth update on the shelves)

Seeing this, Du Jingyi felt relieved and said with satisfaction.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Dou. The team you have chosen is indeed good. Please tell the leader that if he can satisfy me and the general during the inspection, his business will definitely be good in the future."

Du Jingyi's shop needs to be renovated every once in a while.

Therefore, if the work is really good, she is happy to let this team earn the money.

Hearing this, Nanny Dou nodded solemnly and then made the promise.

"Don't worry, Madam. I will often come over to keep an eye on it these days and I will make sure this matter is handled beautifully!"

Du Jingyi is still very confident in Nanny Dou's ability to do things.

Since she could make such a guarantee, Du Jingyi naturally wouldn't worry too much.

After Nanny Dou finished speaking, Butler He also came forward.

Holding a blueprint and a few lists in his hand, he spoke in a calm tone.

"Madam, this is the blueprint of the martial arts training ground that I discussed with the general. The row of houses on the west side of the courtyard facing the street has also been converted into residences for the guards, and the stables have been greatly enlarged, so I brought it here for you to review."

Butler He's efficiency is truly extraordinary.

Du Jingyi thought about it and felt admiration.

These were just decided yesterday, but they have been arranged in an orderly manner today. It turns out that he is an old servant from a military family and is particularly capable.

Besides, she had only suggested the martial arts training ground, but he had thought of it more comprehensively.

Stables and accommodation for the guards were also arranged, which was really good.

So I took the drawing and looked at it, and there was nothing wrong with it.

He handed the drawing to Butler He and said with a smile.

"Butler He did a good job. Let's do it this way. However, please make sure to repair the doors of the west wing and the main courtyard. After all, we have a widowed sister-in-law and unmarried girls in the backyard. It is unacceptable to affect their reputation."

"Don't worry, Madam. This old servant has already made arrangements. Three doors will be added between the west wing and the main courtyard. There will also be a separate door for them to enter and exit the west wing, which will not be connected to the backyard."

After listening to Butler He's answer, Du Jingyi tacitly agreed with this approach.

Although the Daxing Dynasty was not established for long, the people were relatively open-minded.

There are not many restrictions on remarriage.

But this doesn't mean they can do whatever they want.

If the eldest sister-in-law Liu wanted to marry out, they would not stop her, but if she had no intention, then Du Jingyi would have to protect her good reputation.

Then, he looked at several other booklets.

Upon seeing this, Butler He immediately explained.

"This is the list sent by the maid who has frequent contact with our Duke's Mansion. There are a total of 39 servants from our East Garden who will go to the General's Mansion. I'm afraid that this number of people is not enough, so the old servant sent the list over for the young lady to take a look at and select some to go to the General's Mansion to do odd jobs and clean up first."

This is an important task.

Du Jingyi nodded, then began to look at the list carefully.

I have to say that the booklet made by this old woman is really impeccable.

Their names, hometowns, ages, where they were bought from, how many years they had been trained, whether they had been married to other families before, and even their three generations of close relatives were all recorded.

In this way, Du Jingyi could see quickly.

As I read, I ticked the boxes in the booklet.

It took Du Jingyi nearly two hours to finish reading the five thick booklets.

While watching, he also discussed with Butler He and Madam Dou whether this person was desirable or not.

Both of them have been in charge of the affairs and people in the rear house for some years, so naturally they have a unique way of judging people.

If they and Du Jingyi both think it is good, they will list it as first class.

If only two people think it is okay, it will be listed as second class.

If only one person thinks it is suitable, it will be listed as third class.

The maid Cherry was responsible for recording and copying, so the time passed quickly.

It was not until almost time for lunch that the person was finally chosen.

This time, we have to recruit a total of 198 people. With so many people, we naturally have to select carefully.

The copied list was handed back to Butler He.

Du Jingyi then explained.

"This list was only selected by a few of us after discussion. We still need to see the people first before making a decision. Steward He and Madam Dou are both experienced and can handle it well. I have a Madam Cai by my side. She is a good person and can handle things properly. Let her take a look at this matter with you two. It is always good to learn more."

It’s not that Du Jingyi wants Mother Tsai to seize power.

But it was only after her close contact with Butler He and Nanny Dou in the past few days that she discovered that the servants from big families like the Duke's Mansion or the Gu family were indeed capable of doing their work.

Madam Cai has four major maids following her. She has seen some of the world, but if we really compare them, she is still far behind Butler He and Madam Dou.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Therefore, when you have the chance, you should ask for advice, read more, learn more, listen more, and observe more, and you will naturally gain experience.

Butler He and Madam Dou did not find it strange when they heard this.

After all, this Madam Cai learned the rules from Madam Dou in the past, and the two had a close relationship.

Now that they have moved to the General's Mansion, the number of people they need to manage is at least three to five hundred.

If we rely on just two people, there will indeed be things that we cannot take care of.

Therefore, whoever can achieve success early is a success.

Nanny Dou said with a smile on her face and sincerity in her eyes.

"Don't worry, Madam. Madam Cai is on the same page with us, so she will teach us."

After hearing this, Du Jingyi was really relieved.

After all, the two of them are not the kind of people who are soft on the outside but hard on the inside, and who hide daggers behind their backs. Since they have said this, they will definitely teach you carefully.

"Okay, I'll trouble you guys then. As for the things that need to be moved from the East Garden, let the head maids or servants of each courtyard prepare them. We can move them bit by bit without too much manpower."

"Young Madam is right. I will arrange it right away."

After arranging these things, Butler He and Nanny Dou left.

Du Jingyi couldn't help but stretching, and looked at the time outside before speaking.

"If I had known I would have to use my brain like this, I would have eaten more just now."

The steamed buns with sweet fillings were her favorite, but unfortunately, even if she wanted to eat them now, she couldn't.

Cherry, the maidservant beside her, was serving her and comforted her as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Don't worry, Madam. I'll ask Danruo to bring lunch over later. Don't you want to eat wild rice stems and winter melon? Just eat more."

"Um."

Du Jingyi smiled and followed Yingtao's arrangements.

Then I asked her to massage my shoulders, and all the fatigue was gone.

Not long after, lunch was delivered.

Dan Ruo was thoughtful and cooked the winter melon soup until it was very soft and glutinous.

Du Jingyi took a bite and was very satisfied.

Just as I was about to pick up my chopsticks and take a few bites of the fried water chestnuts with pork, I heard Lizhu calling out from outside.

(End of this chapter)