"I don't want any profit, but can you let me make a copy of the blueprint and take it away after the completion? If someone wants to build a greenhouse like this in the future, I will take 20% of the profit and send it to the general's mansion for a period of ten years. How do you think?"

Zhang Yong was able to make a name for himself in Cezhou, so he was naturally a smart man.

First, he didn't ask for any wages, so that the people in the General's Mansion would relax their guard. Then he proposed to take away the replica drawings. Knowing that the General's Mansion might not agree, he promised long-term benefits, so that Du Jingyi would be tempted.

Although the intention is obvious, the person is sincere.

Of course, he knew that such a 20% profit might not be something that the General's Mansion valued, but as long as he could have some connection with the General's Mansion, it would be beneficial to him in the future, so even if he gave up 30% of the profit, he was happy to make it happen! Du Jingyi took a closer look at Zhang Yong, and he was indeed good, so he waved his hand and said.

"I will pay the West Wing's wages as usual. You can take the blueprints away after the work is done. I also have some other things related to the renovation of the house, which you can take away as well. However, I have other conditions."

"Ma'am, please feel free to speak."

"I want you to gather a team within a year. Everything related to house construction, renovation, landscaping, and even the furnishings, placement, feng shui, and various other items inside are all included. In other words, I want you to build a new house on flat land, with a shop in front and a yard in the back. Once you pay, you can move in immediately. Do you understand what I mean?"

Du Jingyi's words were obviously a bit beyond the scope.

Zhao Ping was stunned when he heard this. He had no idea what the general's wife wanted such a team for. But Zhang Yong was more knowledgeable, so he gradually understood.

Then, with a serious look on his face and without any hesitation, he asked directly.

"There is a piece of land in the east of the city that has been vacant for so many years. It has been overgrown with weeds. But I heard a few days ago that someone bought the land. So, Madam, are you the buyer?"

After hearing this, Du Jingyi knew that he had made the right choice and was indeed smart.

So he smiled and answered without any rebuttal.

"Cezhou has developed very well in recent years, but the city is a bit messy. Merchants are scattered all over the place and have no place to settle down. The land in the east of the city was bought by a friend of mine. The purpose is to build it into a commercial area belonging to Cezhou. The land in the east of the city is flat and spacious. If it is well built, I believe it will be no worse than any existing place in the city."

Her words made those present excited or worried.

As excited as Zhang Yong was, he naturally knew how much room such a place would give him to display his talents. By that time, not to mention Cezhou, even Daxing Dynasty might be able to make his Zhang family famous. This would bring honor to the family!

Of course he had to agree.

At this moment, thinking about the 20% profit he had just proposed, it really seemed like he was showing off his sword in front of Guan Gong, so he immediately made the promise.

"This matter is of great importance. I will be tight-lipped and will not let outsiders know about it. So don't worry, Madam. Such a team will definitely not cause trouble to you, oh no, your friends!"

Zhang Yong's assurance was of course sincere, but human hearts are not so easily believed, so Du Jingyi has plenty of ways to restrain him.

However, this action made other people in the general's mansion worried.

They were not worried that their wives would fail to handle the matter well, but that if they did it too well, it would give others something to talk about. If word got out that Cezhou was the general's mansion, that would be a real problem! But of course they wouldn't say much in front of outsiders.

After arranging everything, Butler He took the two of them to the accounting office to withdraw money. Du Jingyi and Yingtao were left in the room. Yingtao did not shy away and asked directly.

"Ma'am, aren't you worried?"

"Are you afraid that Zhang Yong will go out and talk nonsense?"

"Well, after all, we have never dealt with him before. How much can we trust his words? The most important thing is that we don't even know how he works, and Madam told him such a big thing. If he has other ideas, will it cause trouble?"

Cherry's worries are not unreasonable, but these are all under Du Jingyi's control.

"Now let me tell you, he has put a lot of thought into building the west wing. I don't need his wages, I just want to see how far he can go when he is full of energy. If he is really as good as his reputation, then it won't be a big problem to let him work on the land in the east of the city. As for the things you mentioned, I have mentioned it before. It was my friend who bought the land. What does it have to do with me? What does it have to do with my general's mansion? Don't worry."

"I am afraid that if the new emperor hears any rumors..."

Before Yingtao could finish her words, Du Jingyi laughed.

"Cherry is really old enough to be an aunt. She has started to be cautious about everything. This is a good thing. However, your wife is not just getting older but also smarter. This little thing is naturally taken into account. Don't worry."

Du Jingyi kept telling her not to worry, so Yingtao didn't ask any more questions.

Anyway, her wife had never made any mistakes in her work, so she gave up on it. Compared to her slight worries, Butler He really did what he was told and had no doubts about Du Jingyi at all.

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

After seeing off Zhao Ping and Zhang Yong, he went to the courtyard where the managers were and called Zhou Mi.

This housekeeper Zhou is still relatively young, about 27 or 28 years old, but he is a family-born child. His father helps out in the stables, and his mother used to be a maid who swept the yard for Madam Gu. Neither of them were considered very powerful servants.

But he is a smart boy and has always been shrewd and capable since he was young.

It's not surprising to have such a brain, but what's surprising is that he is also very thorough and steady in doing things. He lives up to his name, very meticulous.

After seeing him, Butler He said calmly.

"The lady is pleased with your method, so she asked you to go to the front hall for questioning. Pack up and leave quickly."

Good news comes out of nowhere, this is a great thing.

But apart from a moment of surprise and shock when he first heard the news, Zhou Mi remained very calm. Butler He also saw this and after a flash of satisfaction, he quickly regained his composure.

When the two arrived at the front hall, Du Jingyi's brows were much more relaxed than before.

After all, they are all family members, so Du Jingyi speaks frankly.

"It's a thorough method, isn't it? I think it's quite as cautious as Steward He. Now that the people who will be repairing the house have been decided, I'll leave it to you to coordinate this matter. If there's anything you don't understand, just go find Steward He and listen, ask, and learn more, okay?"