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In the next two days, Jiao Shun was arguing with the Ordnance Department. Although the progress was temporarily lackluster, the general trend was established. If the talks continued, sooner or later the Ordnance Department would have to give in.

In the final analysis, the basis of Jiao Shun's administration of the Administration Department is "work-study", and the joint development of firearms with the Ordnance Department is just the icing on the cake at best.

But for the Ordnance Department, which is eager to make some achievements, it is a matter of life and death.

So if the stalemate continues and drags on, the Ordnance Department will undoubtedly be the first to fail.

And during this period.

The undercurrent caused by Jia's mother's birthday is also continuing to ferment in Rongguo Mansion...

The first is the Xing family.

Forced by Jia She, she had no choice but to seek medical treatment urgently. She went to Ningguo Mansion in person the next morning. She pulled Youshi for a long time and then brought up the matter of borrowing money with a shy face.

Youshi didn't reject her, she just said that she was in charge of the family and did not make the final decision, so she had to report this matter to Jiazhen before she could make a decision.

Ms.

After the eldest wife left, You reported the loan to Jia Zhen. After hearing this, Jia Zhen objected at first, saying bluntly that the eldest man was very fond of Pixiu, and there was no way he could pay back the money even if he guarded the gold and silver mountains.

He also said that if the second master came to borrow money, we could still discuss it.

Hearing this, Mr. You snorted and said, "My second uncle, the housekeeper, is guarding a rich man like the Xue family. Why does he need to worry about us borrowing money?"

Ever since she was 'forced' to be with Jiao Shun, she has gradually lost her respect for Jia Zhen. In the past, she would not have dared to rebel like this.

Jia Zhen was used to it now, so she just sneered and said: "You really made it right. I'm afraid that Uncle Zheng is thinking about how to speak to the Xue family."

"Do you really want to borrow money?"

You couldn't help being surprised. She pointed to the south and said, "Didn't you say that you got a lot of money from the Lin family last year? Why do you still need to borrow money from the Xue family?"

"Then you can't withstand the pouring of money like water!" Jia Zhen twirled her beard and continued to sneer: "Second Uncle Zheng has been away from home for most of the year, and he is not ruthlessly collecting money everywhere? It just happened to be the old lady celebrating her birthday.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, even if you guard your gold and silver mountains, you can’t afford such a squandering!”

"I estimate that after Bieyuan is repaired, the people there will have a hard time - but no matter how hard it is, we have to deal with the matter of visiting relatives first! Who else can we turn to if we don't ask the Xue family to borrow money?

?”

After hearing Jia Zhen's analysis, You couldn't help but rolled her eyes. She talked about other people's affairs very clearly, but when Qin Keqing passed away, Jia Zhen herself didn't spend much money.

If it weren't for the purpose of filling this big hole, I might not have committed myself to Jiao Shun.

But now is not the time to settle old scores, Youshi stood up immediately and said: "Then I will go back to her and say that I really can't make up that much in the account..."

"Don't!"

Jia Zhen stopped her hurriedly: "Who are the couple? Sir, do I still know? They are both first-class meat on the hob. If you really say that, she is afraid that she will fight a snake and crawl along the pole to let us have something."

Borrow as much as you want."

"Then how should I answer her?"

"Just say it, just say it..."

Jia Zhen thought hard for a long time but couldn't figure it out. She accidentally glanced at the incense burner in front of Guanyin, and then she slapped her thigh and said, "That's right! It's said that the old man stole all the money from the family in order to cultivate the Taoist temple.

, and now I am also raising money for the festival."

"Then I'll go back to her right now."

"etc!"

Youshi agreed and was about to go to Dongfu to reply. Unexpectedly, Jia Zhen suddenly stopped her again. She stroked her beard and her eyes rolled around, showing that she didn't have any good intentions.

"What happened again?"

"It's better for me to go there myself. Uncle Pardon is in trouble. As a nephew, I should come to the house to inquire."

Youshi guessed that he must have ulterior motives, but he was too lazy to pay any attention to it. He was even happy not to have to deal with Jia She and his wife.

Jia Zhen made up her mind, glanced at the Guanyin who asked for children strangely, and then hurried to the east courtyard of Rong Mansion.

When Mrs. Xing heard that Jia Zhen came to visit in person, she hurriedly welcomed him into the back house with great anticipation, and said with tears in her eyes: "Brother Zhen, your uncle is in trouble this time. You have come to get close to him.

You can’t just turn a blind eye!”

Jia Zhen also stamped her feet and beat her chest: "How can uncle be so unwise and choose to borrow usury from the Zhongshun Wang family?! He is relying on being his biological uncle to make trouble even when he has nothing to do. If this gives him a reason

, I’m afraid it will even poke a hole in the sky!”

Unexpectedly, Mr.

Five...seven thousand taels is enough!"

She originally wanted to say five thousand taels, but she thought that no matter how shabby it was, her family would always celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, so she added another two thousand taels.

After finishing speaking, he looked at Jia Zhen expectantly.

But the excitement on Jia Zhen's face gradually subsided. She chewed her teeth and said, "It's not a lot of money, but it's really unlucky right now. Our master is looking at the villa at home. It's very good."

, he was tempted to renovate the Taoist temple - how could I, as a son, stop him? I was stunned because he had squandered all the money in the family!"

As he spoke, he spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "Nowadays, my nephew is asking for help from all over the world. He wants to borrow some money to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival, but there is really nothing I can do to help him."

Although Mr. Xing often does reckless things, he is not a fool after all.

How can there be such a coincidence in the way of thinking? Then Brother Jing stopped practicing Taoism earlier and later stopped practicing Taoism. But when he came to borrow money from his family, he just spent all his money to build Taoism?

Her expression turned ugly at the moment, holding the handkerchief with both hands and saying angrily: "Brother Qianzhen came here specifically to cry out to me?! It's a good thing your uncle has always missed you!"

Missing?

I'm afraid he's missing my concubines who didn't take me to the Canton Fair!

Jia Zhen sneered secretly, but pretended to be wronged on her face: "What are you talking about, aunt? If I had money at home, why wouldn't I help my uncle in the emergency? It's really unfortunate!"

After a pause, he finally said: "But I came back this time to give my aunt some advice - although my family doesn't have much money, my uncle has bought a lot of treasures recently. It doesn't matter how many you pick up for me."

I, I will sell it for you at a good price, won’t I just collect the money?!"

"this……"

Ms. Xing really didn't expect this. After all, those antiques and treasures were Jia She's favorites. How could she dare to dispose of them casually?

But now that things have come to this, this may not be a way out.

Therefore, after pondering for a long time, Mr.

Then he left Jia Zhen behind and went straight to the Buddhist hall where Jia She was confined.

This time the ground was relatively clean, but Jia She's appearance became even more evil, with his hair messy and full of bloodshot eyes, as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.

"how?!"

As soon as he saw Ms.

Mr.

After Jia She's mood calmed down a little, Xing finally brought up the idea of ​​selling antiques and treasures.

"How dare you!!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he raised his head, Jia She was furious again. He grabbed Mr.

Then he added: "Even if I sell it to you, you stupid woman, I will never touch those items!"

Ms.

Jia She then left her alone, pacing back and forth with lingering anger, cursing Jia Zhen for a bad death, and scolding Jiao Shun for being a slave and bullying the master.

After a long while, he stood still and said through gritted teeth: "Now that things have come to an end, I don't have to worry about much anymore - go find Jiao Shun and tell him that as long as he is willing to offer you a big job, I will promise him my daughter!"

He would rather sell his daughter than part with those dead objects.

"this……"

Mr.

…”

"That's because you coaxed him!"

Jia She impatiently intercepted her words and said angrily: "Now that I am the master and I have spoken, this marriage is naturally true! Just go ahead and say it. My daughter can be exchanged for a few thousand taels of silver, which is already a big deal."

I've given him an advantage, how dare he still say anything?!"

After a pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's not my fault, sir, that I'm locked up here. If you look for someone to take advantage of you, the price will never be more than this!"

Ms. Xing still felt that there was little hope. It could be seen that her husband was so determined, but it was not easy to pour cold water on her, so she could only bite the bullet and agree.
Chapter completed!