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But she soon became extremely annoyed.
The more affectionately Zhao Kai called out,
The more this indicates that they are short of money.
Zhao Kai complained bitterly: "King Liang rewarded Zhao Huan,"
"But this month has punished me,"
"The monthly allowance has been reduced by another 10%."
"He had more than ten wives, concubines, and children in his household."
"We rely entirely on our children's hard work in farming for a living,"
"How can we possibly get enough to eat like this?"
Consort Wang returned to her room.
Take out two strings of 100 copper coins from the pottery jar.
"That's all, take it."
Zhao Kai was immediately displeased.
"Two hundred coins? How can that be enough?"
Consort Wang sighed again, and said earnestly...
"My son, you are no longer a prince,"
"Let's do things in a down-to-earth manner."
"Your brothers,"
"Who isn't better than you?"
"Those are your wives and concubines at home,"
"They're more diligent at farm work than you are."
"The soil was turned and loosened this spring,"
"You only swung the hoe a few times,"
He then complained of back pain and went home to lie down.
"While weeding and catching insects, all your children were working,"
"But you were just standing there drawing and having fun with a twig."
"Your wives and concubines carry water to irrigate the land,"
"You're so tired you can't even straighten your back, and you don't even lend a hand."
"There are still decades to come,"
"How are we supposed to live like this?"
Zhao Kai's shortcomings were exposed to his face.
His expression turned displeased.
“I am of royal blood,”
"How can one do such a despicable thing?"
Consort Wang pointed to the two strings of coins and said,
"This is what I earned by doing despicable things,"
"If you have any backbone, then don't come begging."
Zhao Kai didn't say anything more.
He snatched the copper coin away.
He turned and left angrily.
"Ugh!"
Consort Wang sighed deeply.
Zhao Kai grew angrier the more he thought about it.
He kicked at the roadside weeds to vent his anger.
He started by displaying his intelligence and talent.
She was deliberately pampered by Emperor Huizong of Song.
Although Emperor Huizong of Song did not say it explicitly,
But the various things they did
They all seemed to be grooming Zhao Kai to be the future King of Liang.
As a result, everyone deliberately flattered and fawned over him.
Powerful officials, eunuchs, and Taoist priests praised him to the skies.
Such an arrogant person,
Why would I be willing to condescend to do farm work?
By comparison,
Zhao Huan, who had long been suppressed,
They are more likely to accept reality.
Strolling back home,
His wives, concubines, and children were all busy.
Zhao Kai took out one hundred coins and handed them to his wife, instructing her on how to use them.
"If you don't have enough grain, go buy some."
"I'll go to my fifth brother's house for a visit."
The current price of rice and wheat in Kaifeng
The price has been controlled to 800 wen per stone.
It's even cheaper to buy whole grains.
These people receive a monthly ration.
They will also give you some salt.
Although Zhao Yuan kept reducing Zhao Kai's family's monthly rations,
But they won't actually starve to death.
One hundred coins can buy some grains and keep you full for several days.
Zhao Kai strolled towards his younger brother's house.
He shouted from a great distance.
"Fifth brother, I've come to play with you!"
The Zhao family was shelling corn in their yard.
Upon hearing Zhao Kai's voice,
All of his wives and concubines looked displeased.
The legal wife, Ren Ergu, cursed under her breath.
"That bastard, trying to freeload again,"
"We don't have enough food either,"
"The rice can't be cooked dry today."
"The thinner the better,"
"So that person won't come back!"
Zhao Shu gave an awkward smile.
He got up and went to open the door.
"Brother, please come in."
Zhao Kai looked at the golden corn covering the ground and commented,
"Your harvest is good,"
"We can make a living by farming in the future."
"The Crown Prince wants us to farm,"
"Let's just listen to them," Zhao Shu said.
Zhao Shu was also a coward.
Do whatever you're told.
He never causes trouble or acts recklessly.
Historically, in order to curry favor with the Jurchens,
On the way north after being captured,
He even took the initiative to be with Zhang Bangchang.
They persuaded the military and civilians of Zhongshan and Hejian prefectures to surrender.
They were driven back by arrows fired by the soldiers and civilians defending the city.
Chapter 1756 What a Waste!
Zhao Kai sat down with a grand and imposing air.
They didn't even help peel the corn kernels, and just casually asked...
What are we having for dinner today?
Aunt Ren said irritably,
"We've run out of food; we can only eat thin porridge."
Zhao Kai smiled, got up, and left.
About half an hour later,
I came back carrying more than ten tender ears of corn.
"Your family has a piece of land that was planted late,"
"The corn isn't ripe yet,"
"It's delicious whether you grill it or boil it."
Zhao Shu's several wives and concubines,
Looking at the tender corn in Zhao Kai's hand,
His eyes were so sharp they seemed capable of killing.
Zhao Shu gestured to his wives and concubines not to make a scene, then turned and asked,
"Brother, have you heard?"
"The Ming army has achieved a great victory in its campaign against the Western Xia!"
Zhao Kai nodded: "I heard a while ago that we won a battle."
Zhao Shu said, "Recently, some villagers have come to the city."
"But we received definite news,"
"More than 100,000 were killed or captured in a single battle!"