Farming and reading family

Cao Geng was not very cooperative in this matter to begin with, and now with so many people watching at the yamen gate, Kong Xiangyang didn't dare to go too far.

"Have you finished asking questions, sir?" Gao E didn't say anything more to him.

She came here to save people, not to fight for her dignity. She just wanted to take the people away.

Kong Xiangyang said stubbornly, "After you've finished your questioning, you can take the person away."

Gao E then bowed and happily went to take Lu Er Niang away.

Lu Erniang and her men were quickly untied and left with Gao E.

Others were not so lucky. They imitated Gao E's way of complaining and ended up being whipped because these people really went to Qinzhou City to sell silk.

Lu Erniang returned home still feeling terrified: "Fortunately, the boss never allowed us to keep too many, otherwise he would have been arrested this time."

"It's over." Gao E didn't want to care about it.

She had always given full authority to Lu Er Niang to handle the silkworm breeding, so these people had to catch Lu Er Niang, otherwise they would have caught her directly.

Lu Erniang felt a little apologetic. She had mentioned the idea of ​​raising silkworms more than once before: "I have to listen to my boss from now on, otherwise I don't know what kind of trouble I will get into."

"Man-made disasters are hard to prevent. If you prevent everything, you won't have to do anything." Gao E comforted.

This is definitely a man-made disaster.

Previously, Xu Boyan advocated mulberry planting in He County, which implied that silkworm breeding was possible, but it had to be controlled within a certain range.

However, Xu Boyan left He County early, and no one mentioned the issue of sericulture.

Even if ordinary people raised silkworms, it would be fine as long as they sold them to the imperial weaving workshops. However, the price was very low, so they might have other ideas.

Lu Erniang just sighed.

"Okay, take a good rest. Raising silkworms is still the same as before. I will tell you when to start." Gao E reminded.

Lu Erniang nodded.

When Gao E left the city, the city gate was about to be closed, and it was already dark when she arrived at Baotou Village.

She went home and thought about it over and over again.

The official today was quite easy to talk to, otherwise she might not be able to bring Lu Er Niang back by saying that.

She just wants to farm well so that her family can have enough food and clothing and live a more comfortable life.

It seems that we still need to work harder to achieve this.

Two days later, Cao Geng came again.

He helped Kong Xiangyang interrogate those people, and it was indeed true that the people who smuggled silk were taken away by Kong Xiangyang, so he had time to come to Gao E.

"It's true that I didn't think things through before." Cao Geng said apologetically.

"Where are those who were arrested?" Gao E asked directly.

"He was taken away by Lord Kong." Cao Geng said directly.

Gao E knew this would happen: "Have the families of those people looked for adults?"

"They're still blocking the entrance to the county government office." Cao Geng was a little overwhelmed.

"I thought Lord Cao would protect those people." Gao E said with a smile.

"Save them?" Cao Geng was puzzled.

Among those people, there are those who are trying to get close to Gao E. It was Gao E who forced Kong Xiangyang to release the people in the past, and Kong Xiangyang probably still holds a grudge against her now.

"Lord Cao is the chief official of He County. If something happens to the people in his jurisdiction, he can just solve it himself. Besides, smuggling silk is not a big deal. If the court ever allows silkworms to be sold, it won't be a problem at all." Gao E analyzed.

Cao Geng smiled helplessly: "Those people are going to Tanzhou City to sell silk. Lord Kong brought his own people here, so I can't ask about it."

He also wanted to stop it, otherwise he would not have sided with Gao E, but he didn't have the ability.

Gao E nodded.

Cao Geng did not stay for dinner, and Gao E did not force him to stay.

This year's summer harvest was unusually hot. Gao E harvested all the rapeseed she planted and also bought a large amount of rapeseed in He County. She now has a relatively high demand for oil.

The oil residue left after oil extraction can be used to feed livestock, so there is no waste at all.

"Why is it cooked with plain water today?" Que'er came to eat at noon and saw that there was a pot, but it was just plain water.

"Let's try something different with the hotpot." Gao E prepared dipping sauce for her.

Que'er sat down at the side and said, "Your hot pot is delicious, but the taste is a bit strong. I feel uncomfortable in my stomach after eating it."

Gao E also discovered it.

To put it bluntly, the pungent taste of chili peppers requires a process of acceptance.

Even though Que'er is a princess, heavy oil is a burden to her.

"Then try today's." Gao E said with a smile.

"This is all oil." Que'er looked at the dipping sauce given by Gao E.

"Try it." Gao E picked up a piece of mutton.

Que'er tried it herself and her eyes lit up: "Does this oil have a flavor?"

This oil is made by Gao E using spices, so it has a natural flavor.

"I think big sister shouldn't focus on the soup base all the time. You can make more dipping sauces, and it will taste good that way." Que'er laughed.

Gao E looked at the boiling pot and realized that she had been too obsessed with the bottom of the pot before.

The base of the pot is fixed, but the dipping sauce is controllable. Each person dips a different amount according to their taste, which makes it suitable for more people and avoids waste.

Moreover, solid dipping sauce also solves the problem of transportation.

After lunch, Gao E began to replan.

However, raw materials have always been a problem.

The people captured by Kong Xiangyang returned not long after, because the imperial court issued a decree to release mulberry silkworms and allow them to be traded freely in the future.

However, some colors and patterns of fabrics cannot be used.

Those who were arrested before are feeling very uncomfortable, but where can they go to seek justice?

Gao'e has prepared everything, including a large amount of silkworm seeds.

Lu Erniang said that a batch could be produced in two months.

Gao E made an estimate and decided to breed another batch of silkworms after they were raised to the middle stage, so that she could raise two batches this year.

The main reason is that the mulberry leaves are gone after the weather gets cold.

After preparing for such a long time, everyone worked hard and started raising silkworms soon.

Jin Gusheng brought the account book over there.

The honeycomb coal business can be said to be the best business that Jin Gusheng has ever done. Right now, the queue for people ordering furnaces is two months later, and he can sell as much honeycomb coal as possible.

"I heard that Yishun Bo has been arrested by the imperial court. We can sell honeycomb coal to Qinzhou City this winter." Jin Gusheng suggested.

Gao E paused for a moment and asked, "Uncle Jin, do you want to go back to Qinzhou City to overturn the Jin family's case?"

Jin Gusheng was stunned for a moment and smiled bitterly: "Officials are all the same. If our Jin family overturns the verdict, what good will it do them?"

"As long as Uncle Jin is a good person, he will definitely be able to make a comeback." Gao E said directly, "When the time comes, I will sell the coal to Uncle Jin, and Uncle Jin will manage the honeycomb coal business himself."

Jin Gusheng looked at Gao E in surprise. This business was thought up by Gao E, and the products were made by Gao E's subordinates. This was equivalent to giving it to him.

"I didn't originally plan to do this business." Gao E explained with a smile.

The discovery of the coal mine in Jiming Mountain was an accident, so she took the opportunity to start the honeycomb coal business.

When the time comes, the Jin family will definitely need business to make a comeback. Since Jin Gusheng is in charge of this now, just give it to him.

Jin Gusheng thought for a moment and said, "Even if our Jin family's case is overturned and we are cleared of wrongdoing, I still want to work for the boss."