In addition to these things, Zhang Yanling's interests were almost all focused on how to modify firearms. He also visited several large blacksmith shops in the capital and spent several days remaking several firecrackers. However, the effects of using them were not the same.
It was not ideal. After struggling for many days, he finally realized that his method of building a car behind closed doors might not work. The principle may be right, but the materials and manufacturing techniques are rough and it is difficult to achieve the effect he wants. The blacksmith workshops in the capital
The craftsmanship is not enough to make firearms, and I am afraid I will have to find a powerful blacksmith master.
The Marquis of Jianchang's Mansion has been very peaceful during this period. The relationship between the superiors and the lower ranks has become more and more harmonious. In the past, Zhang Yanling spent money excessively, had a bad temper, and frequently beat and scolded his servants. This enveloped the entire Marquis Mansion.
A layer of uneasiness casts a shadow. Servants and maids often have a sense of unrest. But with the change of the Marquis, this feeling gradually subsides. Although the change of the Marquis is a bit abrupt, for the people in the mansion, this feeling
It's something you can't ask for.
On the other hand, Axiu's marriage into the Hou's mansion also added some vitality to the mansion. This girl Axiu does everything herself, has a straightforward and charming personality, is reasonable and simple, and also has some management skills.
I have a very good impression of her. Every day, Axiu is busy and everything is in order, both inside and outside. She also plays a big role in changing the atmosphere in the Hou Mansion.
Zhang Yanling also accidentally discovered Axiu's ability to manage the house. Now, no matter what she asks Xing'er, Taoer and the others, they all have to say: Ask Miss Axiu first. This is the mantra from top to bottom,
Only then did Zhang Yanling realize that Axiu’s presence in the house was overwhelming.
Zhang Yanling secretly observed for a few days and found that Axiu was neat and organized. In just a few months, she seemed to have fully adapted to her new identity and demonstrated her ability to manage her family. Axiu was like a wild flower in the field.
Similarly, as long as there is a place to take root, you can quickly adapt to the environment. What's more, the place where you take root is fertile soil.
Zhang Yanling was happy. She didn't expect that she had found a treasure. Axiu was so capable that she could just leave everything in the house to her, saving them the trouble of bothering her with trivial matters.
The time suddenly entered late September, and the rent collection at Xishan Manor was about to begin. The housekeeper Ma Quan's mother passed away, and he took leave to go home to attend the funeral, and his mother's coffin had to be sent back to his hometown. He would not be able to come back even a year ago. Huang Si is now
Mainly in charge of the affairs of the new manor in Baodi, so no one did this at once.
Zhang Yanling has a headache. There are not enough manpower, and others cannot use it. Shouldn't he collect the rent himself? Zhang Yanling thought of Axiu. Let Axiu handle this matter, and it will be done properly. If Axiu is right about Zhuangzi's
If things can be done well, then from now on, Axiu will be officially supported by Axiu and become the housekeeper's wife. This will be a kind of relief for herself, and it will also be a kind of recognition for Axiu.
Zhang Yanling could see that Axiu's active work was actually hoping to find a place in the family. For her, a girl from a poor family rose to the top and married into a Marquis Palace. This change was too big. People were talking about it inside and outside.
It was said that she came in because of her beauty and chance, which made Axiu very unhappy. Even though Zhang Yanling comforted her many times and said to ignore those words, Axiu obviously wanted to prove herself.
Therefore, giving Axiu a sense of belonging and letting her really do things for the family is actually more effective than any amount of comforting words. It can also make her feel her complete trust. What's more, Axiu is also a person.
A restless person.
On a late autumn night, after a fierce whipping and passion, Zhang Yanling caressed Axiu's sweaty plump and strong body, and slowly proposed that Axiu go to Xishan Manor to collect rent.
The blush on Axiu's face has not gone away, and she is still squinting her eyes to indulge in the afterglow of sex. When she heard that Zhang Yanling wanted to collect the rent by herself, she quickly opened her eyes and stood up and said: "Mr. sir, I'm afraid this won't work. I can do it."
Go, but what if they refuse to pay? I can't beat them or scold them. I can't open my mouth or shame the fellow villagers."
Zhang Yanling smiled, reached out and fiddled with A Xiu's thick long hair, and said with a smile: "Xiu'er, it seems I have to teach you."
Axiu said angrily: "What class are you taking? Aren't I already learning how to read?"
Zhang Yanling said: "It's not about literacy, I want to tell you the way to survive in this world."
Axiu was stunned, not knowing what he meant.
"Axiu, if you compare people in the world to forest beasts, what do you think I am?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Axiu thought for a moment and smiled: "My husband is a horse, handsome and elegant."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You are my woman. In your eyes, you naturally see me as handsome as a horse. Let me tell you, I am a ferocious wild wolf."
A Xiu was startled and said: "Wild wolf? It doesn't look good, it doesn't look like one."
Zhang Yanling thought to himself and said: "The emperor is the king of beasts in the mountains and forests, a fierce tiger. Those princes, ministers, and relatives are all bears, leopards, and wolves. And further down are the wild boars with tusks, which are some of the wild boars with tusks.
Officials and wealthy people who are powerful but look up to others. Then there are those deer, deer, rabbits, goats and the like."
Axiu thought for a while and said: "I understand. What your husband means is that the emperor is the most powerful one and can eat whoever he wants. The adults in the Duke and Lord's court are all ferocious beasts. Except for tigers, they
You can also eat other animals, right?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Exactly, the tiger can eat everything, and no beast dares to disobey it. The other beasts can only bully those below or fight with each other. Axiu, what do you think of the tenants of Xishan Manor?"
Axiu said: "Aren't they those hares and goats? They can only be eaten by other wild animals."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "You are wrong, they are not hares and goats. Rabbits and goats can also eat grass. Ordinary people can't even eat grass, they can only eat mud. They themselves are the grass that is eaten. They
They are grown to fatten other animals. They are nothing."
Axiu looked at Zhang Yanling blankly, speechless for a long time. The metaphor of the husband was terrible and cruel. It turned out that in the heart of the husband, the folks in the Xishan Manor were just insignificant people.
"So...am I just like a piece of grass in my husband's eyes?" Axiu whispered.
Zhang Yanling laughed and hugged A Xiu's shoulders and said: "You are not, you were a piece of grass before, but now, you are a female wolf. Because I am a wolf, so you are also a wolf. You have to remember that you are a wolf."
Wolves are not weeds. If we are wolves but do not do the things of wolves, then we will be sheep and hares left to be slaughtered and will be eaten by others."
Axiu frowned and said nothing.
Zhang Yanling said softly: "Axiu, I'm not teaching you to become a bad person, I'm just telling you the truth about this world. This world is a world where the weak eat the strong, and whoever is strong can eat others. If you don't want to be eaten by others,
, we need to be the one with fangs and sharp teeth. Of course, we can not call for the rent of Xishan Manor because of our good intentions. If the villagers do not pay the rent, we can not force them out of favor. However, in that case
As soon as we came, we got nothing. Over time, we had to sell the manor and let others force them. This was the worst result for us and the people of Xishan Manor. However, this
This is the consequence of being a bad person. Do you understand?"
Axiu's mind was confused. Although she didn't quite understand it, she felt that what her husband said was reasonable.