The New Year is a day of reunion. The little prince left the Wang family. He had to go back to the palace to live with his father and mother for 5 days. He could only come to his master's house after the fifth day of the first lunar month.

The little prince was reluctant to leave, but he was also very sensible. He did not cry and promised to bring the snacks from the palace to Gou Yaer and Xiao Tong.

Gou Yaer looked very happy, but when she turned around, she told Wang Ning'an that the snacks in the palace were not delicious at all.

"Why don't you tell your Highness to stop taking it?"

Gou Yaer shook her head and said in a muffled voice: "That wouldn't be good, he would be sad. Anyway, after you bring it, just don't eat it with Xiaopiao."

Wang Ning'an smiled and touched his son's head. Although Gou Ya'er didn't like it, she didn't immediately get angry. It seemed that the little guy had learned to understand other people's feelings.

"Good performance, rewards!"

"What reward?" Gou Yaer asked excitedly.

"A reward meal!" Wang Ning'an said with a smile. At this time, a scent of fragrance came from outside. The curtain was lifted, and Su Baniang walked in from outside.

She smiled at Gou Yaer, "Young Master, do you miss Er Mother?"

When Gou Yaer saw Su Baniang, she immediately threw her father away, ran over and hugged Su Baniang's legs, which was particularly intimate.

Er Niang is beautiful, elegant in speaking, and has good skills. She is much better than Yang Xi in needlework and everything. Gou Yaer likes the dishes made by Er Niang and the shoes she makes.

Su Baniang has been in Youzhou for a while. To manage such a large place, it is definitely not possible to rely solely on Ouyang Xiu and others. All the forces of the Wang family have joined in.

Bai mobilized tens of millions of chunks of funds to restore Youzhou's wool-twisting industry and encourage the breeding of cattle and sheep. Because the ranch was distributed to ordinary people, the enthusiasm of herders was high. In just two years, the number of cattle and sheep in Youzhou has more than doubled.

Bai's family can't do such a complicated thing alone, and Su Baniang made great contributions. Of course, Xiao Guanyin also did a lot of things.

After Youzhou was on track, Su Baniang took the time to rush back to Xijing.

I rushed along the way and made a reunion dinner for the family.

Su Baniang's skills are not good at playing with her. She thinks she is a top chef. The dishes she makes are full of color, fragrance and taste. Dog Yaer and Xiaopin are like evil spirits. Their belly is like a ball, round and unwilling to move. Yang Xi also feels inferior to him.

Wang Ning'an felt that life became more comfortable all of a sudden. With Su Baniang, he didn't even have to worry about taking care of the children. But after he was happy for a while, Su Baniang came over in anger!

"Master, what's wrong with you? Can you bear such anger?"

Su Baniang pushed Wang Ning'an on the recliner hard, with a gloomy face and frosty eyebrows.

"Some people say that our family is poor, and the eldest young master is a poor boy? Do you know?"

Wang Ning'an smiled helplessly, "I know, so what if I know? Did I move the money over and block the Qian family's door, proving that our family is rich? Your husband is the imperial official and the prince's master. If you have nothing to do, what is this?"

Su Baniang was stopped, but she was still unwilling to accept it.

"What is the Qian family? There are a few copper coins in their pockets, so they dare to compete with our family! Needless to say, the money I have in my hands can make them suffer a big loss!"

Su Baniang said, "Master, why don't you worry, I'll vent my anger for my sister and the eldest master. Anyway, the females will not lose face to the females."

...

I really didn't see that Su Baniang, who was gentle on the surface, actually had a unyielding personality.

Wang Ning'an is not a good person, but because of his face, he is unwilling to be as knowledgeable as a woman. If Su Baniang can take action, it would be the best.

"I said, little sister, what are you good ideas? I can remind you that the Qian family has a rich background and is definitely not an ordinary person. Don't mess with them easily."

Su Baniang laughed and said, "Master, you are too underestimating me. I don't know what the Qian family has!"

As she said that, she took out a handkerchief and gave it to Wang Ning'an.

Wang Ning'an was puzzled and sniffed, "Well, it's quite fragrant."

Su Baniang's pretty face turned red, "I'm not serious! I'll tell you what this is done!"

Only then did Wang Ning'an notice that this handkerchief was not silk, nor linen... it was cotton spinning!

If you remember well, it seems that cotton spinning is popular. It was during the late Song and Yuan dynasties that Huang Daopo introduced textile technology from Lingnan and promoted cotton planting. In the Ming Dynasty, Songjiang became a famous cotton spinning center. Songjiang's fine cloth is not bad at all compared to Suzhou's silk, and is a fist product for export.

"What? Someone grows cotton and spun fabric?"

Su Baniang was also a little surprised, thinking that her husband was powerful enough, and she actually knew that it was spun from cotton. But when she thought about it, it was not very strange. After all, Wang Ning'an had been to Lingnan, so it was not surprising that he knew.

"This is bought from the Liren."

Su Baniang told Wang Ning'an that since he pacified Nong Zhigao and began to manage Lingnan, there have been more and more trade exchanges between the two sides.

Lingnan mainly provides raw materials and grain to the north, and iron tools, agricultural tools, books, pots and pans, etc. The trade between the two sides is becoming increasingly close.

Cotton spinning technology was originally the Li people's specialty, and only a small amount of cotton cloth flowed out.

With the frequent trade, the Li people also took out more cotton cloths to exchange goods. Cotton cloth is not as luxurious as silk, but softer and more comfortable than linen cloth, which quickly conquered many people.

The cotton cloth is popular, and the handkerchief in Su Baniang's hand, plus embroidery, costs 500 yuan.

The production capacity of Li people is limited and far from meeting the demand, so many people think about introducing cotton and textile cotton to make money.

"So, does the Qian family want to introduce cotton?" Wang Ning'an said lightly with the armrest of the chair rhythmically.

Su Baniang nodded quickly, "No, the Qian family and the others have already mastered the silk business. If they also control the cotton spinning, they will be invincible in the world... Master, you can't ignore it!"

Seeing that his wife was anxious, Wang Ning'an suddenly stretched out his hand and scraped her nose.

"Little Nizi, I think you want to interfere, right?"

Su Baniang simply nodded, "So what? Don't you want to master cotton spinning and accumulate more family business for our family?"

"Sales a family business? Well said!" Wang Ning'an smiled and said, "But no one can inherit so much money! So the most urgent thing is to have a baby as soon as possible, don't think it's so vague!"

As he said that, Wang Ning'an stretched out his hand and hugged Su Baniang's flexible body.

The couple who hadn't been together for a long time quickly found the feeling of wedding night.

Yang Xi already has two sons. Su Baniang's belly has not moved yet. She has no children and she has been thinking about messing around all day long. With so many cotton spinning industries, no one can swallow them as long as they want. Besides, Wang Ning'an has long been unwilling to have specific industries. As long as he holds the bank, he occupies the highest end. As for the others, let others compete for it!

Before sitting in the mountains and watching the tiger fight, we must find something for Su Baniang to make the little girl have no time to make trouble. Therefore, Wang Ning'an worked tirelessly and carried forward his spirit of devoted work. He was tired of being with Su Baniang every day, and tried every means to make her get pregnant quickly.

Su Baniang also felt her husband's deep friendship. Gouyaer and Xiaoshao, such a cute child, maybe she should have one.

Su Baniang didn't want to learn from Xiao Guanyin. She was full of conspiracies and plots. She worked hard to cater to Wang Ning'an. During the New Year holiday, they were all busy with love.

It was not until the morning court was officially held on the 16th day of the first lunar month that Wang Ning'an was almost late.

He stared at the dark circles and was full of excitement. When he arrived at Xuande Gate, compared to last year, as Jia Changchao and others rushed over, the number of officials was much higher.

However, no matter how many officials there are, it seems empty compared to the newly completed Daqing Hall.

Although steel and concrete things have no beauty, they are majestic enough and are definitely awe-inspiring. Including Lao Jia, they think moving the capital may be a good idea.

After congratulations, I did things every year and there was nothing new.

Zhao Zhen encouraged everyone to fulfill his loyalty and then prepared to scatter the court.

At this time, Qian Ai suddenly stood up.

"I have a suggestion from Your Majesty. I ask your Majesty to be approved."

Zhao Zhen still remembered what happened before the New Year and was a little dissatisfied with Qian Ai, but when he went to work on the first day of the New Year, he could not shut up.

"Qian Aiqing, just say whatever you have!"

"Abide by the order." Qian Ai suddenly raised his back and seemed very excited. "I have been in Jiangnan for a long time. Recently, someone introduced cotton from Lingnan and weaved it into cotton. It was soft and comfortable and very popular. I think that the good things in the world must first respect the king and father, so I purchased 2,000 pieces of cotton and presented it to Your Majesty, thinking that the New Year's ceremony."

Wang Ning'an raised his eyebrows. He said 2,000 pieces of cloth, and at least 300,000 to 500,000 yuan. It is not a small amount of money. As the saying goes, politeness must be given to others, and it depends on what the Qian family plans.

Zhao Zhen also remembered the cotton cloth, which was indeed very good. He also asked someone to make a few clothes for the prince with cotton cloth, and the little prince liked it very much.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen's tone became softer, "Qian Aiqing is intent."

"Respecting the king and the father is the duty of the minister. I believe that the palace needs a stable supply of cotton. I am willing to relieve your worries and provide 20,000 horses per year for the use of the palace."

Wow!

What a big deal!

Zhao Zhen said solemnly: "Qian Aiqing, cotton cloth is not cheap at the moment, and it is even more expensive than the best silk. Can your family take out so much cotton cloth?"

Qian Ai hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is kind and compassionate to the ministers. In order to relieve the worries of the king, I dare to give up my ministers. No matter how difficult it is, I am willing to do it for Your Majesty. I only hope that Your Majesty can allow me to plant cotton in the southeast. All cotton fields will be paid taxes according to the farmland. As long as this is done, I guarantee that 20,000 pieces of cotton will be presented to Your Majesty every year. If it cannot be done, I am willing to hand over the head to Your Majesty."

This is a good thing!

The farmland was converted into cotton fields, and the tax was not reduced, and the palace had 20,000 more cotton cloth. No matter how you think about it, there was no reason to refuse.

Who knew that Ouyang Xiu suddenly stood up at this time.

"I'll tell you, after all, Lord Qian means nothing more than giving you a bribe of 20,000 horses, and then he will allow him to merge land everywhere and forcefully plant cotton! Let me ask, how much can a mu of cotton produce and how much can a mu of grain produce? How can I pay the same tax? What's more, cotton cannot be eaten. After the change of planting, there is not enough food in the southeast. What should I do? If there is no proper solution, I object to Lord Qian's proposal!"
Chapter completed!