On February 2, the dragon raises its head, and the Spring Festival of the 16th year of Jiajing is completely over.
The idleness of winter is over, and everyone who should be busy is getting busy.
Then in February, another prince's fourth son was born, and the ministers once again had to go to great lengths to send congratulations.
The second son of the emperor was born in October last year, the third son of the emperor was born in the first month of this year, and the fourth son was born in February. Three princes in a row made the ministers almost vomit when writing the congratulatory form.
Only Qin Dewei knew that the third son of the emperor in the first month of this year and the fourth son of the emperor in February were the two who lived the longest.
The two brothers, one was Prince Yu and the other was Prince Jing, had a fight twenty years later to become the crown prince.
These matters have nothing to do with Qin Dewei now. He is sitting at home and listening to Xu Miaojing's report.
It is said that the busy spring plowing season will begin in February, and the 15,000 acres of land that were nominally occupied by eunuch Qin will be taken care of by Xu Miaojing...
This is not surprising. Many military heroes who have official titles but no actual duties make a living by running errands for powerful people.
It is completely reasonable for a Jinyiwei commander like Xu Miaojing to run errands and do private work for the Governor of Dongchang. Others cannot do it even if they want to.
In fact, Qin Dewei had never been exposed to farming in his two previous lives, had no understanding of farming, and had little interest.
But Xu Miaojing always felt that it was better to report clearly to her brother-in-law so that she could feel at ease.
"The annual income from this fifteen thousand acres of land is about 800 taels of silver. Eunuch Qin only has 200 taels of silver."
Qin Dewei yawned as he listened. He had to say that from a modern perspective, the agricultural output value in ancient times was really
There are 15,000 acres of good land along the river in the north, and the work of 300 households of men, women, old and young can earn the landlord 800 taels of silver a year.
Suddenly, Qin Dewei thought of an "important" question: "Wait a minute! How are the property rights of this land calculated? Are you clear about the details now?"
In Qin Dewei's opinion, the nature of this land is too gray.
According to his understanding, if no one subscribes to the land that the Royal Horse Inspector is forced to clear, it should be handed over to the government as official land.
But it was taken over by Eunuch Qin in such a ostentatious way, and then handed over to Xu Miaojing to take care of it. The method was too rough, and it was obviously a serious violation of laws and disciplines.
"Property rights? What property rights?" Xu Xiaodi asked in confusion.
Qin Dewei asked another way: "Who does this land belong to? In other words, is there a clear title deed?"
Xu Xiaodi waved his hand, "Hey! That's not important! Just recruit people to farm the land!"
Qin Dewei was stunned, "You want to use a piece of land, but you think the property rights of the land are not important?"
Xu Miaojing said nonchalantly: "What kind of land deed is required for the land occupied by Eunuch Qin? Who dares to snatch it? Isn't Eunuch Qin's name more useful than the land deed?"
Qin Dewei asked again: "What if someone files a lawsuit?"
Xu Miaojing didn't understand what her brother-in-law, who had always been so bold, was afraid of.
"Even if someone files a complaint, wouldn't it be okay if Eunuch Qin goes to the emperor to ask for a favor?"
Qin Dewei couldn't help but continued to argue: "What if Eunuch Qin can't do it either?"
Xu Miaojing questioned: "Brother-in-law, have you been overworked recently and your brain is not working well? Why can't you always carry it clearly?"
If Eunuch Qin fails, then wouldn't it be normal for us to consider ourselves unlucky and vomit the ground to others?
It is said that this fifteen thousand acres was the land owned by Gu Dayong, one of the Eight Tigers of Zhengde. Five or six years ago, the Qin eunuch confiscated Gu Dayong's family property, and this land was transferred to the Yuma Prison.
Now that this land has fallen into our hands again, this is called a turn of events!
The situation in the capital is different from that in the south. Who owns the land ultimately depends on the emperor! What use is the land deed to us?"
Qin Dewei: ""
It is indeed an imperial feudal society. This method of playing is much simpler and more crude than five hundred years later. There is no need for fig leaves such as legal system and property rights.
Qin Dewei couldn't control others so much, so he said: "You can do whatever you want with the fifteen thousand acres, just leave me a few dozen acres of land by the river.
I paid the government to buy these dozens of acres of land. From now on, it will be regarded as land under my name and has nothing to do with you."
"It's not necessary, you can just use it as you like." Xu Xiaodi really felt that his brother-in-law was doing something unnecessary.
Qin Dewei only said: "I don't want to be bound to Eunuch Qin, the land I use is mine!"
Xu Miaojing was still puzzled: "What's the use of just a few dozen acres of land? I can't collect two or three taels of rent in a year."
Qin Dewei said very superiorly: "I am not here to farm! While the court is stable in the past two years and there are no major events, I will free up my energy to do other things."
Xu Miaojing said in disbelief: "How can you predict that there will be no major events in the government?"
Qin Dewei was too lazy to explain, or could not explain the time traveler's foresight, so he could only say impatiently: "I said there is no big thing, it means there is no big thing!"
Xu Miaojing suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand! Brother-in-law, if you say no, then it won't happen. If you don't cause trouble, it won't be a big deal!"
Qin Dewei thought of something and asked again: "By the way, tell me how to find some craftsmen? I think there are some good people in the Ordnance Bureau, how can I get them to work for me?"
"As long as you can afford it, it's easy to get craftsmen!" Xu Xiaodi still didn't think this was a problem.
It was rare for him to be able to give advice to his brother-in-law. He continued: "For example, among the craftsmen of the Arms Bureau, if you like someone, just make a deal with them in private. Then let them defect to you as fugitives!"
Qin Dewei pretended to be incredulous and asked: "So simple?"
Xu Miaojing nodded: "It's that simple, as long as brother-in-law you have the strength to cover it and provide some money, it won't be a big problem.
These craftsmen in the capital serve the government all year round and do not have much time to make a living. The government gives them very little money, and life is extremely hard. There are many people who have fled their households.
As long as you are willing to take shelter, there will definitely be many craftsmen who are willing to become fugitives and seek refuge with you. It will be better than serving the government!"
The household registration system of the Ming Dynasty was like this. Craftsman households were hereditary from generation to generation and served the government, so there was a saying of running away from household.
Qin Dewei took out a list and handed it to Xu Miaojing: "Since you understand so well, I have a list of craftsmen from the Ordnance Bureau. You can go and do it in detail.
You can use my name, but pay them resettlement allowance, and guide them to become fugitives, but resettle them in your farm. I leave it all to you.
If the court investigates you in the future, you must take the responsibility! As long as I am fine, I will definitely protect you."
Xu Miaojing: ""
He had a hunch that his brother-in-law was using him as "dirty work" again.
Xu Miaojing came to visit relatives this time, bringing her wife and son with her.
He and Qin Dewei were talking about business here, while Mrs. Xu Tao and Xu Miaoxuan were in the back room, teasing the children and talking about women.
After talking about business, the two families had lunch together again.
When she said goodbye and left, Xu Miaoxuan reluctantly held her nephew in her arms and carried her to the gate.
Seeing Xu Miaoxuan looking a little depressed, Qin Dewei teased her and said, "What? Are you greedy when you see your nephew?"
Xu Miaoxuan doesn't want to talk. It's been more than a year since she got married, but why is there still no movement in her stomach?
Others have it, but I don’t. It’s really depressing.
Qin Dewei felt that it was almost done. He had been waiting for half a year to plan, and it was time to talk about it today.
He then said: "It's better to find someone to take a look at your health or prescribe some medicine."
Xu Miaoxuan said very sensibly: "In this world, there are many good ways to have children, but most of them are scammers. How can anyone believe them?"
Qin Dewei said decisively: "Although I don't know if it is useful or not, this person is absolutely reliable. You should ask her to check it out for you!"
Xu Miaoxuan rarely heard her husband talk about other people like this, so she asked curiously: "Who are you talking about?"
Qin Dewei did not mention anyone by name, but first said: "The emperor has been in power for more than ten years, and it has always been very difficult for him to have an heir. But recently, three princes have been born in succession. Do you know the reason?"
Not to mention Xu Miaoxuan, everyone would be surprised. Emperor Jiajing had not given birth for more than ten years, but recently he suddenly gave birth to three children in a row. The contrast is really sharp.
"Stop being so pretentious, who is it?" Xu Miaoxuan asked urgently. With an example like Emperor Jiajing in front of her, she couldn't bear to not have hope.
Qin Dewei seemed to say casually: "I have forgotten the name of Taoist Master Tao's granddaughter. She is the one who likes to study dual cultivation. I will think about what she is called."
Xu Miaoxuan couldn't help but said: "Tao Xiuxuan!"
Qin Dewei patted his forehead and said: "That's right! That's Fairy Tao Xiuxuantao! She knows medical skills and is particularly knowledgeable about men and women!
Taoist Priest Tao presented medicine to the emperor last year, which was developed by this fairy. You can also see the effect.
Do you want to ask her to show you and me and help me come up with ideas?
I don’t know what’s wrong with the yin and yang between you and me, so we need to consult professionals.”
Xu Miaoxuan: ""
Qin Dewei quickly added: "Of course, this matter is all yours. If you don't want to go to her, that's up to you."
"Go!" Xu Miaoxuan hesitated for a long time, and finally said through gritted teeth.