Chapter seven hundred and seventy-eight of the great deeds
[ps: Don’t worry about Yuanwai Zhao’s name anymore. People at that time were very pure and not as dirty as some people thought. In that year, the sun was just the sun...]
"About, about donating money..., the villain suddenly felt that we should do more to benefit the country and the people. Only by building more academies can more students from poor families have books.
Only by reading can we cultivate more talents for the country, well, that's it..."
The more Zhao Yuanwai spoke, the more confident he became. At the end of the sentence, the expression on his face became extremely sincere and proud, "So, I want to donate some more money to the academy. Mr. Liu... let's talk in detail?"
Magistrate Liu nodded and said with a smile: "I am very pleased that Mr. Zhao is so considerate!"
"My lord, please..."
"Member Zhao is invited..."
…
Three thousand taels of silver is not a small sum even for the Zhao family.
However, after working hard for money all his life, at this moment, he no longer values the money itself so much. When he truly reaches this position, he will understand that there are some things that money cannot buy.
There are some things that money cannot solve.
Therefore, after thinking about it for a long time, he gave another number.
It was a full thirty times more than the one hundred taels promised just now.
Magistrate Liu smiled and said: "Zhao Yuanwai generously donated money. When the time comes, the poor students in the academy will remember you."
"They are all doing things for the country..." This is what Zhao Yuanwai was waiting for. He had no way to confirm whether what County Magistrate Liu just said was true or false, but presumably he would not use this matter to deceive him. After all, the other party also
Considering that he is a high-ranking member of the party, it is impossible to deceive him.
"There is one more thing I have to ask Yuan Zhao." County Magistrate Liu looked at him and said.
"My lord, it's okay to say so."
"I am still not familiar with the wealthy merchants near Kyoto. I hope Zhao Yuanwai can move around among them. After all, one person's power is limited. If there are more people as generous as Zhao Yuanwai..."
"Of course, sir, don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by me!" Zhao Yuanwai responded repeatedly, and there was a burst of ecstasy in his heart.
The importance of this matter is self-evident. Magistrate Liu actually entrusted this important task to himself. If he handles this matter beautifully and properly, let alone the matter, in the future, he will be here with the magistrate.
Can't we just talk?
This is something you can't buy for even three thousand taels of silver. No matter how you calculate it, you won't lose money on the business.
Of course, at the same time, he thought of another thing.
The Zhao family does have some money, but they are not arrogant enough to think that the Zhao family is the richest businessman in Kyoto. Once everyone gathers and learns the truth of the matter, won't they all rush to donate money?
By that time, it is open to question whether his name can still be left on the courtyard monument.
After all, I believe those people would not refuse this opportunity to leave their names.
Of course, he had just confirmed from County Magistrate Liu that after all the funds for one academy were collected, the rest would be used to build other academies. This academy cannot be named. There are always others who can, but just to be on the safe side
, still need to be careful.
He waved to the housekeeper and said, "Go to the accounting office and withdraw two thousand taels..."
When he returned to the chess room again, his friend couldn't wait any longer.
"What's the matter with Magistrate Liu coming here?" A rich middle-aged man looked at him and asked in extreme surprise: "When did you know Magistrate Liu?"
Zhao Yuanwai smiled mysteriously and said: "This matter is not urgent for now, I have a great thing to tell you..."
…
"As expected of Mr. Li..." County Magistrate Liu walked out of the Zhao Mansion, sighed, and murmured: "High, really high!"
This five thousand..., to be precise, it should be five thousand one hundred taels of silver. It came with no effort at all. He didn't even have to say anything, and the other party would take the initiative to come up to him, as if he was afraid that he wouldn't accept it.
Same.
It's simply easier than robbing money.
He knew how coldly the officials from the Ministry of Rites received when they visited door to door.
What a world of difference!
Moreover, after walking out of Zhao Mansion, he thought of something more important.
It’s true that businessmen love their names, but some people seem to love their names even more!
I'm afraid that in a few days, the whole of Kyoto will become lively again.
A government official stood behind him and asked, "Sir, where are we going now?"
"Go to Xu Mansion."
"Which Xu Mansion?"
"External member Xu is in the south of the city."
…
Half an hour later, a fat man with a bulging belly and a face full of fat sent Magistrate Liu out of the house and said with a smile: "Sir, go slowly!"
When he turned his head, his face instantly darkened.
"Damn it, Zhao didn't tell me such an important thing!"
Behind County Magistrate Liu, the yamen servant still understood and said with a smile: "Sir, I understand, let's go to Shopkeeper Zhang's house now!"
…
"Hehe, Father, you lost again!" Tsundere Loli jumped up from her seat and shouted happily.
If she beats her father in ten games, she can go out to play once. If she beats her father in twenty games, she can take Yongning with her. So now she plays chess with her father every day, and she has saved up for many days.
, she had already decided in her heart that when she had saved ten days for both of them, she and Yongning would be able to leave the palace and not have to come back for ten days.
Emperor Jing touched her head lovingly and said, "Shou Ning, let's go play first. Father is a little tired. Let's go down in the afternoon."
"oh."
The tsundere loli nodded obediently. Although she also wanted to save enough time to leave the palace as soon as possible, her father's health was not good. She had grown up and she had to be sensible and not burden her father.
Seeing her jumping away, a trace of guilt appeared on Emperor Jing's face.
As a father, he felt a little sorry for keeping his daughter by his side and playing chess with him in this way.
The most difficult matter was left to Mingzhu and Li Yi. There were no important state affairs in the past few days. After a few days of leisure, I still felt uneasy about certain things.
He put away the chess pieces and asked, "What has Mingzhu been doing these days?"
"Your Highness has been in the palace." Chang De's voice came over: "Apart from practicing every day, there is nothing..."
"Oh, by the way, Her Royal Highness is still learning to cook."
"Cooking?" Emperor Jing's voice contained some confusion.
Mingzhu has liked to dance with knives since she was a child, but not with kitchen knives. When did she become interested in these things?
"Yes, cooking." Changde nodded and said, "When it comes to making soup and the like, I often ask the Food Bureau to send things over."
Emperor Jing was confused for a moment, then stopped thinking about these things and asked again: "Where is Li Yi?"
"At home, I go out occasionally, but I always go for a walk with my wife..."
Emperor Jing frowned and murmured: "What are the two of them doing?"
He did not set a time limit for this matter, but the voices from the DPRK and the Central Committee on this matter have never been quiet, and the pressure on them must be heavy. How can they be so leisurely?
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "Have you two done anything strange recently?"
Chang De said: "A few days ago, Her Royal Highness the Princess went out of the palace with him once and went to see Liu Dayou, the commander of the capital. Since then, the two of them have not had contact with anyone."
The name Liu Dayou was not unfamiliar to Emperor Jing.
This person has some abilities. The most outstanding trait is that he can stand personally from the perspective of ordinary people. He has a keen insight that many ministers in the court do not have. He can often discover some problems that ordinary people cannot notice. He is a rare talent.
.
Emperor Jing put away all the chess pieces and said, "Let's check, what are Liu Dayou doing these days?"
