C17

In fact, Xiao Wen had always done things swiftly and decisively. Especially after his revenge had been inflated to the extreme.

Looking at the steward who had taught him "whether it's a cloud or mud, relying solely on He Shen", Xiao Wen already had a plan.

Looking at the butler, Xiao Wen bowed and said: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years. Just now, I, Xiao, was too obsessed with the pride of being a scholar. But who would have thought that these things are just a joke in front of power. "

"Being able to think like this, you can also be considered as having a solid footing. The future is limitless! " When the butler saw Xiao Wen's respectful appearance, he didn't know that this was Xiao Wen's acting skills. He thought that Xiao Wen had truly comprehended everything.

But then, Xiao Wen continued: "Although the lord has already made the final decision regarding the distribution of benefits, I still have one more thing to do. I hope that the butler can help me."

"This …" Hearing Xiao Wen's tone, the butler knew that it was definitely because of the distribution of benefits. Xiao Wen was a little unwilling, so he decided to continue the negotiations with He Shen through him.

But the butler had followed him for many years. He was very clear that Heshen would never lower his head in front of an insignificant person like Xiao Wen.

Thus, there was a trace of hesitation on his face.

Seeing him like this, Xiao Wen gritted his teeth and fished out a few taels of silver from the money he earned two days ago and handed it over to the butler.

Then he said, "Actually, this Xiao does not want to oppose His Excellency. However, if the lord wishes to earn a lot of money, you still have to listen to my words. "

After weighing the silver in his hand, the butler decided to temporarily forget about his previous worries.

If what Xiao Wen said was true, he would naturally pass it on to He Shen. However, if Xiao Wen's words sounded too bullsh * t, he could also turn around and not recognize him.

"If you have something to say, feel free to say it." The butler had a peaceful expression on his face as he spoke to Xiao Wen like an elder next door.

Seeing that the butler was already carefully listening to Xiao Wen, a trace of light flashed in Xiao Wen's eyes.

He said, "Opening an ice workshop is the same as opening a dyeing workshop. First, you need talented people with skills like me, second, you need suitable tools, and third, you need an endless supply of raw materials. Only in this way could more ice be produced. Now that my lord has refused to give me the capital to purchase goods and has refused to give me the means to purchase raw materials in large quantities, I would like to earn some money.

"Earn more money?" Hearing Xiao Wen's words, the butler ignored his complaint and nodded: "Indeed, since you have no way of making a move on the split and want to earn more money, you can only increase your reputation. "That's right. He's a talent, able to stand on solid ground and have a long-term vision."

"Then I want to ask the lord for some ice making equipment and large quantities of materials. These requirements …" Xiao Wen looked at the butler in anticipation.

"Of course." The butler patted Xiao Wen's shoulder and said, "After expanding the production, you won't be the only one who can earn more money. The Lord's side would also be able to earn more profit. If that's the case, your lordship will most likely agree to your request. "

"That's good." Hearing this, Xiao Wen revealed a happy expression.

However, in the eyes of the butler, this kind of joy was because he could earn more money. As a matter of fact, Xiao Wen was rejoicing that his path of revenge had begun without a hitch.

"Then tell me what you need." As long as it's not too expensive or unorthodox, the Lord will generally agree. "

"Alright." Xiao Wen nodded. "I need some things. Charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter …"

When Xiao Wen returned home, Zhou Wei, who was sitting in the yard, immediately stood up. There were leftovers on the table beside her.

"Why did you come back so late? The curfew drum has been sounded five hundred times! " Zhou Wei looked at Xiao Wen as she returned. She thought about how she had been guarding here since lunch, trying to get rid of those flies and wait for four hours. Her tone was a bit displeased.

"Curfew Blow Drum …" Xiao Wen went into a daze, then recalled the rules of this era.

Or the basic rules of ancient times.

Every night, when the sun set, the clock at the official yamen, which is our current clock, would ring six hundred times.

Every morning, after five or four quarters of an hour, the officials would ring the "Open Door Drum" four hundred times.

Anyone who, after the "closed door drum" and before the "open door drum", walks the streets of the city without reason, shall be guilty of a "night crime" and shall be flogged twenty times.

However, there were always exceptions. If it was a matter of delivering a letter to the government, or asking for medicine for the sake of their lost marriage or personal matters related to their illness, they could only walk with the consent of the street patrol. However, they were not allowed to leave the city.

Even though Xiao Wen was busy with private matters just now, this personal matter was closely related to He Heshen's interests. Thus, private matters were also a matter of business.

It was probably because Xiao Wen had been clever and had greeted the night watchman when he left. He hadn't even met an official who had interrogated him along the way.

This almost made Xiao Wen, who had just arrived, forget about this rule.

"I just went to He Heshen's residence to discuss the ice business with him." Xiao Wen said.

"Ice business?" Hearing this, Zhou Wei frowned and said, "Looks like you're finally going to look for a backer." I thought that you would get beaten up, and only then did I learn my lesson! "

Hearing this, Xiao Wen, who was about to drink a bowl of soup, almost choked.

He quickly put down the bowl of soup, coughed a few times, and then said with some dissatisfaction, "So you already knew I would be coveted, why didn't you say so earlier? Do you know, I was almost beaten to death by Guo Xiong today? "If I hadn't run away, I'm afraid I would have been beaten up before I could find Heshen."

"Humph!" Zhou Wei looked at Xiao Wen with disdain and said, "When you took my sister's and my red money to get drunk, did you ever think about how we would feel? You're lucky you didn't get beaten. Even if you get beaten up, you deserve it! If you have to blame something, then blame your lack of conscience in the beginning! "

Hearing this, Xiao Wen was speechless.

Even though Xiao Wen who was originally drunk in the tavern wasn't him. However, since he had already possessed this body, Xiao Wen had naturally inherited the body's original owner's karma.

The debauchery of those days, the sins of those days, he had to bear all of them.

But...

"However, don't you know that while they covet my ice techniques, they may not come looking for me?" You and your sister will also be in danger! "

Xiao Wen roared as he looked at Zhou Wei.

You and your sister will also be in danger …

Hearing this, Zhou Wei didn't know why, but she suddenly felt her heart thump violently.

Following which, the jumbled emotions surged into her mind like a normal tide, causing her consciousness to be drowned in an instant. It was as if her mind had been thrown into chaos …