The prefect of Jiangning is naturally quite capable in taking charge of such a large city. He is one of the people who knew the news relatively early.
The prefect went to see Mr. Tongpan Long to discuss the matter.
"I don't agree with the 20% tax increase. How can we build a separate courtyard in half a year at least in time?" Master Long said.
The prefect of Jiangning frowned, "Jiangning is a big government, and there must be beautiful girls. Are they all going to be placed in the inn? How can this be done?"
Lord Long said half should be kept and half said, "Your Majesty, there are many ready-made other courtyards."
The prefect did not react for a moment.
"Jiangning Mansion is a big mansion, and there are many wealthy businessmen. How can any house not have a separate courtyard? Sir, why don't you invite all the big families to come. If there is a separate courtyard, there will be supplies and money, and things can be done without touching the people.
You did it beautifully."
The prefect was moved, especially the fact that the people were not affected by anything. The two discussed the plan in detail, and without further ado, they invited all the famous people in Jiangning to come the next day.
The magistrate offered inducements and the magistrate Long coerced.
We invited them to the meeting hall early in the morning and explained our intentions. The prefect immediately asked everyone to tell us what we could offer.
Among those who could become wealthy businessmen, there were a few who were honest and honest, as slippery as loaches, and they all expressed that they had to go back and discuss it.
The magistrate brought the tea and said, "You are all the masters of your own country. How can you not be the master of such a trivial matter?"
Someone got up to leave, and when they reached the door, they found that Long Tongpan had led his troops to surround the flower hall.
Everyone in the flower hall also saw that he was not letting me go without expressing his position.
In fact, this is indeed the case. We even called for banquets from the first floor of Jiangning, Zhiwei Building, and invited you to sit down and have a good meal.
No matter how good the banquet is, except for the two adults, everyone else cannot taste it and tastes nothing.
Naturally, the owner of the first floor was also invited.
Halfway through the meal, the host put down his chopsticks.
"Two adults, the selection is a big matter. I am willing to contribute to this. However, I have no other strengths and am short of money. Fortunately, I still have some skills. I also ask all my colleagues to bear witness."
"During the selection, all meals will be served from Zhiweilou. If the location is convenient, Zhiweilou will send chefs to prepare banquets for the selected adults and ladies."
Although it does not solve the more urgent problems at the moment, it would be best if the first item of food, clothing, housing and transportation can be solved.
Subconsciously, the prefect turned his attention to the owner of Jiangning's Silk House and Garment Factory.
The two gentlemen also looked at each other and exchanged glances.
They couldn't stand it anymore, so they expressed their opinions separately.
"Our Jiangning showgirls cannot be worse than those from other places. When the showgirls are selected, I will give each showgirl three or five sets of clothes."
If someone starts the process, things will get better soon. It is always better to donate money than to take money directly.
Some provide painted boats, some provide porcelain...
Although the Yang family is the richest man in Jiangning, they have nothing to offer. The Yang family mainly sells goods from the north and south, and the rest is a theater and brothel business that is not very popular.
The uncle of the Yang family, Wei Jiaojiao's father-in-law, was torn for a long time between taking money and giving out things.
In the end, I chose to rent out another courtyard. Fortunately, Uncle Yang was still thoughtful and did not lend out the most exquisite courtyard in the Yang family, but the largest one by the river.
The dozen or so heads who were invited were all bleeding a little in the end, and they were let back after it was completely dark.
Uncle Yang got very angry when he returned home. Yang Dalang, who was out having fun and drinking, bumped into the muzzle of the gun. Uncle Yang casually grabbed a hemp rope and beat Yang Dalang.
Mrs. Yang kept exclaiming, but she didn't dare to step forward to stop him, so she blamed Yang Dalang's beating on Wei Jiaojiao who returned to his parents' home.
It turned out that Wei Jiaojiao was at home, and although Yang Dalang often went out, he never stayed out at night, let alone stayed out for several days.
This time when Wei Jiaojiao returned to his parents' house, Yang Dalang seemed to be out of control and wanted to stay out all night.
Mrs. Yang felt that it was because Wei Jiaojiao returned to her parents' home and no one tried to persuade Yang Dalang that Yang Dalang was beaten like this.
So, at dawn the next day, the Yang family went to the Wei family to invite Wei Jiaojiao back to the family and left the city.
To invite Wei Jiaojiao back to his home, he naturally had to give a reason, but he could directly say that Yang Dalang had been beaten. It would not be appropriate to throw this shame to the Yue family, so he found an excuse to repair the other courtyard. Mrs. Yang was really busy inside and outside.
If you don't want to come, please go back and share some of the work with Wei Jiaojiao.
Although it is a little unpopular to ask a pregnant woman to go back and share the housework, it is not a big deal, especially for a big family. Sharing the housework is just to worry more, and it does not really require going to the mountains or the fields.
Naturally, he also talked about why he wanted to repair the villa.
After all, Uncle Yang is the head of the family, and he is also a member of the same family. He is embarrassed to say that they were all forced to do so. He hates it in his heart and has to praise it with a smile on his face. This is a good thing and can help the court solve problems.
When the Wei family heard that the Yang family had rented out another courtyard, and even made special repairs, the Yangzhou prefect didn't even think of this, so the Wei family took the initiative to approach the prefect and even put forward conditions, but this was all
Later words.
Someone offered to borrow it, so the prefect of Yangzhou naturally had no reason to refuse.
Therefore, Lu Fenghe didn't even need to ask for the Wei family to rent out the other courtyard, they had done it first.
As soon as word spread that Jiangning Prefecture was a big foodie, all the other states followed suit. This was a good thing. It could be done without using any money from the people, and it could even be used to plunder more money from the big family.
Fatten your pocket.
As for the Zhao family's loan to another hospital, they didn't expect it to be used. The Zhao family didn't take the initiative, but was eaten.
The original plan of the Suzhou prefect was to follow the example of Jiangning Prefecture and ask the silk merchants Zhao family to also use some silk to make fashionable clothes for the beautiful ladies of Suzhou Prefecture.
There is no need to worry about selling the Zhao family's silk, and it has even been ordered early. Uncle Zhao quickly calculated it, and it was most cost-effective to rent it out to another courtyard. He might not go back on weekdays, and he was idle when he was idle. As for repairs, it was
Not lending it out and just tinkering with it every three to five years is nothing more than moving the time forward.
After making the calculation, before the Suzhou magistrate could say anything, Uncle Zhao offered to rent out the other courtyard.
Since everyone asked to borrow other houses, the prefect could not ask for more silk.
Lu Fenghe was still thinking hard about how to do this without leaving any trace, when he received news that both families had rented out other courtyards.
Lu Fenghe was dumbfounded. Shen Nanxun couldn't have done this. This was too coincidental.
Needless to say, there is indeed some shadow of Shen Nanxun in this matter. It is very unusual for Lord Tongpan Long, who has always performed his own duties with the prefect, to take the initiative to talk to the prefect about this matter, let alone lead troops to help.
12.13 This chapter has been revised and the places where the two officials served were wrongly remembered.
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