PNB Chapter 382 Establishing a Reserve?
Chapter 382 Establishing a Reserve?
"elder sister!"
Lin Lin turned around and saw Lin Ting. She heard Qu Yuanxun say yesterday that Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou had returned.
This morning when she went to the Shen residence, she only saw Wan Yi reviewing her lessons, while her younger sister was still asleep.
"Lin Ting, you've been exhausted from all the travel. Did you get enough rest yesterday?"
"Okay, how much of our goods have been sold during this period?"
Lin Ting is not in the capital, so these matters are left to Lin Lin, but now their garment workshop also needs to be reformed.
"You come with me."
Lin Lin, dressed like a woman, came to manage their business after she finished her confinement. Now all the fat on her body has disappeared.
In addition, her body recovered very well, giving people the feeling that she had never given birth to a child.
The two walked to Lin Lin's office, and she took out three account books from the desk and showed them to Lin.
"These are the clothes that were recently sent to the border town. There are inner clothes, cotton-padded clothes, and a small amount of armor. They are all here. Take a look for yourself."
Lin Ting sat down and read the account book as quickly as possible, as well as the financial situation. They had received 30% of the funds for the orders that had not been completed.
The goods that have been shipped have been paid for, and this is only possible because Qu Yuanxun works in the Ministry of Revenue.
This workshop doesn’t make much money now, just enough to cover expenses and turnover.
"Sister, after this batch of goods is finished, you can find someone to design fur clothing. The situation is still uncertain, so I may go to the border town to collect fox furs in a while."
This was something they had planned long ago. Lin Ting was just waiting for an opportunity. She didn't know whether this opportunity would come soon or slowly, but she would leave as soon as it came.
When Lin Lin thought of Lin Ting being in a border town, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes. There was a war going on there, and it was said that the governance there was not good.
"Lin Ting..."
Lin Lin hesitated to speak. This matter was not just for their business, but more for the Dongxia Kingdom. No matter how much she worried, it could not change anything.
"What's wrong? Sister!"
Lin Lin shook her head: "It's okay, I will arrange the matters concerning the clothing workshop and Hua Yan."
The worry in her eyes could not deceive Lin Ting, but there were some things she had to do. Matters of family and country were the responsibility of every citizen, and even Shen Qingzhou could not stop her.
Lin Ting and Lin Lin will be very busy these days, but those who are even busier than them are Shen Qingzhou and Qu Yuanxun.
The next morning, Shen Qingzhou went to the Hanlin Academy to take up his post. He was personally guided by Cui Taihe, and the Hanlin Academy was very friendly to him.
Moreover, here we are all accompanied by books, without all the intrigue.
"Brother Shen, you're attending court on your first day in office. Are you not used to it?"
The person who came to talk to Shen Qingzhou was Cui Taihe's student. Like Shen Qingzhou, he was a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy.
“I’m a little nervous!”
Kong Yi and Shen Qingzhou walked side by side, waving and smiling.
"Hey, it's always like this the first time you go to court. I was the same before, but I got used to it after a few times."
Kong Yi turned his head to look around and saw that the other adults were quite far away from them. He leaned his head close to Shen Qingzhou's ear and whispered.
"Brother Shen, let me tell you something in secret. Generally speaking, we don't need to speak on important matters in court. You just need to listen quietly.
Also, the court is divided into several factions. You are new here and don't understand yet. If you see Lord Cui kneeling, we kneel, and if Lord Cui stands, we stand, too. This will never go wrong."
What Kong Yi meant was to talk less and pay more attention to others.
"I'm grateful for your advice, Master Kong."
Kong Yi laughed and bumped Shen Qingzhou with his shoulder.
"No big deal, I'm telling you this because we're both from the Hanlin Academy. We'll be colleagues from now on."
Cui Taihe was also afraid that Shen Qingzhou didn't know anything as he had just arrived, so he waited for him before entering the hall. Until he saw Shen Qingzhou and Kong Yi coming together, it seemed that someone helped him relieve his nervousness about going to court.
The student Kong Yi is cheerful and has a good relationship with everyone in the Hanlin Academy. With him accompanying Shen Qingzhou, Cui Taihe doesn't have to worry.
The two men walked to the front of the hall and saw Cui Taihe. They stepped forward and saluted Cui Taihe.
"Mr. Cui, morning."
"Let's go. You will stand behind me in a moment."
"Yes!"
Cui Taihe was serious and waved his hand to let the two follow him.
During this period, every time the court was convened, the war in the border town was discussed, which made everyone feel overwhelmed. Today, I am afraid it will still be the same issue.
The standing positions during court sessions were very particular. Shen Qingzhou stood with the people from the Hanlin Academy, while Qu Yuanxun was from the Ministry of Revenue. They all stood in the same position in an orderly manner.
The first one is the seventh prince, followed by the ministers of the six ministries.
The emperor came in through the side door wearing a dragon robe. He looked much better today.
The chief eunuch waited until the emperor was seated, then shouted in his characteristic shrill voice to all the civil and military officials.
"Go up!"
Everyone saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, your grace!"
The Emperor: "No one needs to bow."
Before the emperor sat down, the Minister of Revenue Lu Wei stepped forward and bowed with his fists clasped.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
The emperor looked at Lu Wei. He hadn't even looked for him yet, but he had come first.
"What does Mr. Lu have to say?"
Lu Wei suddenly knelt down, with a worried look on his face, and kowtowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, the border cities are constantly at war, and our dynasty has been oppressed by Xi Luo. I believe that Your Majesty should appoint a crown prince as soon as possible. The country cannot be without a crown prince. Please make plans as soon as possible."
The emperor had no expression on his face, but the aura emanating from the superior was chilling.
Every time the issue of appointing a crown prince is mentioned, His Majesty becomes very irritable. The ministers all know this, and perhaps they feel that it is too early to appoint a crown prince at this time.
Some people also believe that the emperor wants to wait for the second prince to come back. The second prince is older and more stable, and His Majesty values the second prince more.
"Establish a crown prince, huh... Lu Qing also knows that the people in the border town are suffering now. He doesn't think about how to save the people in the border town, but feels that establishing a crown prince is more important at this moment.
Okay, then I ask you, who can stabilize the current situation as the crown prince? Whoever has this ability, I will immediately make him the crown prince. What do you think, Mr. Lu?
When the emperor was angry, no one in the court dared to speak.
Xiao Chu clenched his fists at his sleeves. His father had been feeling dizzy and dizzy these past few days, so this was the best time to appoint a crown prince.
Lu Yi clasped his fists, and even though he was frightened, his determination remained firm.
"Your Majesty, I, a humble servant, must die admonishing you. The country cannot be without a crown prince!"
The emperor rubbed his forehead with his fingers. If there is no explanation today, this matter will not be resolved, right?
"Okay, today I will do as you wish and appoint a crown prince. Lu Yi, tell me, which prince should I appoint?
And you, the people from the six ministries in the court, all of you, come and tell me, whoever says they win will be the one I appoint, okay? You decide."
All the civil and military officials in the court were in panic, but there were still some who were not afraid of death, such as Lu Yi. If the seventh prince could not become the crown prince, the Lu family would be completely finished.
"Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince possesses exceptional talent, both in civil and military matters. He has also been handling government affairs in the capital, making him the perfect choice for the crown prince."