Qiao Xin did not join in the excitement outside. She took advantage of the break to check the results of the past period.
When Qiao Yunqing entered the room, she was looking through the account book in her hand, while Shunzi was waiting beside her.
Seeing him enter the room, Shunzi stepped forward to salute and brought a chair for Qiao Yunqing.
Qiao Xin smiled and said, "Why are you here? Are you done with your work?"
"Almost done. Son is just about to discuss the return trip with mother!" Qiao Yunqing responded.
"We've been delayed for so long, we really should set off back! The kids probably can't wait any longer!"
Qiao Xin was thinking about her granddaughters. Thinking of the children, she couldn't wait to return!
If Shunzi hadn't come to pick her up from the inn, rented a separate house in the town, and left enough guards and maids to look after her, Qiao Xin would never have stayed here for so long.
"Ah mother, why did you want to bring the children out?"
"Girls should see more of the world. If they stay in a small courtyard all day long, what future can they have? Our girls will never learn to be like those who never leave the house. Otherwise, they will become useless!"
Qiao Yunqing has always hated to see women being too cowardly and assertive, especially after seeing the life his biological mother led, he naturally didn't want his daughter to repeat the same mistakes.
"That's true. If they can learn a little bit from my mother, they will be reassuring wherever they go in the future!"
"What a pity! With such a delay, I have to go back on my promise to hold a birthday party for them in Kyoto!"
"It's OK to hold it in Yuncheng..."
The mother and son chatted about family matters. Shunzi quietly served tea and water, and the master and servant enjoyed this rare warm moment.
"I went back to Yizhou City today to check the situation. The imperial court has already arrived in Yizhou. They are too busy to take care of themselves to take care of us for the time being. It is much safer to leave now! But the weather is getting colder. If we don't leave now, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave for ten days or half a month."
Qiao Xin took the initiative to talk about her whereabouts today.
Qiao Yunqing raised his head and looked at her in confusion.
"The weather is going to change. Three days is enough time for us to get back!"
Qiao Yunqing thought about it for a moment and understood!
Qiao Xin noticed that the weather had changed again, but it was indeed time for them to leave!
Qiao Xin did not continue the topic, but handed him the account book and talked about the current situation!
"Look, in just a few days, Shunzi has already gotten a clear picture of the situation of the herbal farmers in the surrounding area. In peacetime, these businessmen are the best spies. There is no news they can't find out!"
In the past, Qiao Yunqing could not avoid the arrogance and prejudice of scholars, as scholars have always been disdainful of associating with businessmen.
Ever since Qiao Xin started his business and gradually came into contact with the managers outside the mansion, he no longer dared to underestimate such a group of people.
The intrigues and deceptions in the business world are no less than those in the officialdom. Those who can make a name for themselves in the huge business world are all shrewd people.
Now, hearing Qiao Xin talking about Shunzi like this, he couldn't help but smile: "If mother is willing, how about letting this boy and her son get an official position?"
"If he's happy, I'll let him go! I've advised him that being an official is better than being a businessman, but he just doesn't want to!"
Shunzi stepped forward and joked, "Thank you for your kindness, Second Master. I will never be an official in my life. I just like to make a lot of money for our family. With such a big world supported by the three of you, it is enough for me to struggle and be content!"
This is not an excuse. Shunzi has recognized Qiao Xin as his master since the day he entered the Qiao family.
You can't have everything you want in life. Being too greedy will never end well!
As a beggar, he is really content to have such a good life now!
Ever since Shunzi made some achievements and became the manager, he vowed in front of Qiao Xin that he loved the feeling of making money in his life, and being an official was the master's business!
Everyone has their own aspirations and cannot be forced!
Having said that, there was no need for him to continue talking and he just focused on looking through the account books!
"My son wants to open a shop in every town down there."
Qiao Xin:........
Isn't the impact of looking at the account books a bit too strong?
Not to mention whether you have enough manpower, how much funding do you need?
We can't let the Qiao family pay for everything, right?
My son, you can’t become fat in one bite!
Qiao Xin had an illusion that her son seemed to be preparing for war and famine at any time! Once such a large network of relationships was established, Yuncheng would completely fall into the hands of Qiao Yunqing.
“You know what you’re talking about? That’s a lot of money!”
"I know!"
Qiao Xin suddenly had an idea and remembered something!
"Are you planning to raise an army?"
Qiao Yunqing never doubted Qiao Xin's sharpness. Without Qiao Xin's help, he would not have been able to accomplish this task in a short period of time. He had no intention of hiding it from Qiao Xin from the beginning.
"Yes, my son is in charge of the military power of Yuncheng. However, after the disaster, the original army of Yuncheng basically ceased to exist. Your Majesty wants my son to rebuild it!
After all, this place is close to Nanliang and Xiling, and it has always been a battleground for military strategists. If a conflict breaks out in the future, my son will have no soldiers, so how can he resist the enemy?"
"I thought you wanted to compete with your eldest brother and third brother?"
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