Wang Siqi put his hand on Er Gouzi's shoulder, looked at everyone with a smile, and then said: "What's the point? From now on, I can not only help Er Gouzi get married, but also make every craftsman in our Baoyuan Bureau live a successful life."

Live a life that no one else can even imagine!"

When everyone present heard Wang Siqi's words, their expressions changed for a moment.

Only Er Gouzi said in disbelief: "Sir! When my mother died, the thing she was most worried about was that I hadn't gotten married yet. I feel guilty after all these years!"

Wang Siqi said nothing.

He just turned his face and looked at Feng Zongwu.

"Ambassador Feng, how much money can the people in Baoyuan Bureau give me every month?"

"Supervisor Wang... the money is a bit too much. Our current craftsmen in Baoyuan Bureau, even if they are old guys who can work alone, can only get 300 big bucks, so they can still live."

When he heard the figure of three hundred eldest sons, Wang Siqi frowned and said with some displeasure: "Why is it so low? Since they are working for the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, why do the craftsmen only have this little money a month?"

"Supervisor Wang doesn't know something, this is still an old craftsman..."

"If Ergouzi is like this, it would be considered a good thing if he could earn fifty or sixty bucks a month. Just! It's just enough to maintain his own livelihood. Even one more person can't support him."

The craftsman household system in the Ming Dynasty resulted in low income for the entire class.

This was something Wang Siqi had heard about a long time ago, but he never thought it would be so cheap. No wonder many people present had expressions on their faces when they heard that he spent 20,000 taels of silver in one night at Zanghua Pavilion.

They all revealed a bit of unnaturalness.

Then, Wang Siqi waved his hand.

"From today onwards, Ergouzi will be paid one tael of silver a month. The other craftsmen will calculate it one by one according to their age and craftsmanship. It can only be higher but not lower. This matter... I leave it to you Feng Zongwu!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

Increase money?

I don’t know how many people have dared to think about such good things in their dreams, but now it has really happened to them.

Ergouzi was even more excited.

He quickly thanked Wang Siqi and said loudly: "Master Wang! One tael of silver a month is too much! Baoyuan Bureau probably doesn't have any money now!"

After saying that, his eyes unconsciously drifted towards Feng Zongwu.

Feng Zongwu also took two steps forward, as if he wanted to take Wang Siqi aside to say something, but Wang Siqi directly interrupted his movement and said slowly: "If you have anything to do, we can discuss it here. Everyone is here."

As a member of the Baoyuan Bureau, what can’t you say?”

"If you have any problems or difficulties, just say it... We all will listen together!"

Hearing this, Feng Zongwu had no choice but to say with a bitter look on his face: "Supervisor Wang, it is a good thing to increase the money. Even I want to increase the money for our craftsmen. Minting is really not an easy job. One month is enough."

It is indeed difficult for those who make a fortune to make ends meet.”

"But the problem is, if I want to get more monthly money... Baoyuan Bureau has no money!"

"Every coin in the accounting room is counted and calculated clearly. The Ministry of Industry will not give out an extra copper coin. This..."

The implication is just to remind Wang Siqi.

If you say it out loud, taking it back now is just to refute face.

If the money cannot be paid out when it comes, leaving the craftsmen waiting in vain and having nothing to enjoy in the end, then it is not a simple matter of losing face.

"Sir! There is still room for maneuver in this matter. As for what to say, I will figure it out for myself..."

Hearing this, even Wang Siqi couldn't help but look at Feng Zongwu.

But this mere amount of money is not in Wang Siqi's eyes.

So he rejected Feng Zongwu outright.

Then he continued: "Of course you don't need to think of a way to get the money. The money will naturally come into the account when the time comes. In addition, you can hunt down a few pigs and sheep first, and then prepare some more white flour. Today, we will improve the food for everyone. From now on,

The life of Houbaoyuan Bureau must be in front of all government offices."

These words made Feng Zongwu, who usually felt that the life of craftsmen was not easy, become a little silent for a moment. After a long while, he looked at Wang Siqi with red eyes.

"Your Majesty, on behalf of all the craftsmen of Baoyuan Bureau, thank you, Mr. Supervisor!"

Wang Siqi smiled and nodded, then turned to everyone and said: "From today on, Baoyuan Bureau will not only give every craftsman money that others will envy, but also provide three meals a day!"

"If a family is in dire straits, the women in the family can come to Baoyuan Bureau to help with the cooking!"

"Okay! Let's thank Supervisor Wang together quickly!"

"Yes! I couldn't even think of such a good life before!"

Wang Siqi also means what he says.

He immediately explained: "Why don't we start today? Mr. Feng will pay some money from the accountant to buy meat and rice. I will eat at Baoyuan Bureau today!"

"OK!"

"good!"

Not long after, the craftsman sent to buy meat and rice drove the mule cart back to Baoyuan Bureau.

The aroma of the food soon spread throughout Baoyuan Bureau and beyond.

Many pedestrians passing by looked sideways.

A man dressed normally, but when he smelled the fragrance coming from the courtyard of Baoyuan Bureau, he couldn't help but froze on the spot and said in disbelief: "Isn't this place Baoyuan Bureau?"

"This tastes like stewed meat. Can these craftsmen who mint coins for the imperial court afford meat?"

As soon as the voice came out, other people passing by also started talking about it.

In today's Ming Dynasty, having a full stomach is not a difficult task in many places.

Especially Beijing.

But that is for ordinary people like them who have a living or a job in the capital.

Craftsmen are obviously not included in this group.

Because their livelihood is strictly restricted by their household registration.

Nowadays, these craftsmen are openly stewing meat in Baoyuan Bureau. These words surprised many people, and even more surprised was Zhu Gaochi who was standing not far from Baoyuan Bureau at this moment.

"What's going on? Why are there so many people gathered outside the Baoyuan Bureau? Could it be that Wang Siqi created some trouble inside the Baoyuan Bureau?"

"Go and have a look soon!"

"yes!"

Several East Palace guards hurriedly stepped forward without any hesitation.

Half a while passed.

The guards who returned were a little confused and reported to Zhu Gaochi: "Your Highness, I went to investigate and there was nothing serious. These are just passers-by."

"I gathered here just because I heard that there is a meat stew in the courtyard of Baoyuan Bureau today!"

"stew?"

Didn't Wang Siqi just make a fuss in the Canghua Pavilion, saying that he wanted to brew a drink better than Jiuxianlu?

Why is it that in the blink of an eye, people are stewing in Baoyuan Bureau?

Zhu Gaochi, who was a little unbelievable, became interested, smiled and said to the guards around him: "Then it seems that we have come at the right time today. Since Wang Siqi is stewing meat in Baoyuan Bureau, we can't neglect us and go together.

Eat meat!”

"Yes! Your Highness, but is there something wrong here?"

"What's wrong?"
Chapter completed!