The fundraising banquet held by Yuchen raised a total of 59,600 taels of silver, as well as two boxes of gold and silver jewelry. These pieces of jewelry are estimated to sell for eighteen thousand taels.

Yuchen was so tired that he slumped in his chair and said, "It's not in vain. "Seventy or eighty thousand taels of silver, it's not too much, it's not too much.

Mama Gui said: "The one who donated the least this time was the wife of General Tie, Xiao, who donated 1,000 taels of silver. "She really slammed the door, she was a little disdainful.

Yuchen was more impressed by Xiao: "I remember that in addition to donating 1,000 taels of silver, she also donated two sets of jewelry, one of which seems to be the head of a little emerald gem. Only these two sets of jewelry are worth three or four thousand silver. "Xiao Shi is also bleeding heavily this time, and she is not generous, mainly because she doesn't want to lose Tie Kui's face.

Mama Gui said: "Who in this capital doesn't know that Dasheng's shops are making money every day! Even now, Dasheng's grain shops have to sell tens of thousands of catties of grain every day!" But when they were asked to donate, they asked for a thousand taels.

Yuchen said: "It is Tie Kui who is in charge, not the Xiao family. ”

Hearing this, Mama Gui said: "I heard that the emperor asked Tiekui to settle the displaced people, and he was very dissatisfied. Perhaps it is for this reason that he is reluctant to donate. ”

Yuchen said: "The affairs of the previous dynasty are not something we can interfere in. After sorting out the accounts, he sent the silver, gold and silver jewelry, and account books to Mr. Meng. Yan Wushuang has already let Mr. Meng handle this matter, so the funds raised are also handed over to him.

At the court meeting the next day, all the civil and military officials arrived. Several Shangshu lords did not wait for Yan Wushuang to speak, and they all stood up and expressed their willingness to do their part for these victims.

Yan Wushuang was very satisfied, and praised the noble character of several Shangshu adults.

Among the generals, Su Shan was the first to say: "Your Majesty, the ministers are also willing to donate 10,000 taels of silver." ”

With those who took the lead, others also stepped forward. Some donated 3,000, some donated 5,000. In any case, men's hands are bigger than women's.

Gao Dongnan gently pushed Tie Kui, who was deep in thought. He also has a dry stock in Dasheng Shop, which is not much, but he gets a very large profit every year, and this donation must not be missing. However, he was not going to cross Tiekui. Now that Tie Kui doesn't say anything, it's hard for him to speak.

Tie Kui looked like he came back to his senses, and then stood up and said, "The minister is willing to donate 50,000 taels of silver." "Fifty thousand taels of silver is also a big deal.

Seeing this, Mr. Gao hurriedly said that he was willing to donate 30,000 taels of silver, and Shen Honghua, a general who participated in the Dasheng shop, also expressed his willingness to donate 30,000 taels.

Yan Wushuang raised much more money than Yuchen, raising a total of 368,000 taels of silver.

Next, there is the private fundraising, and the real rich are the rich and businessmen.

The donation in the capital is so big, it is difficult for Yuxi to think about it. Yuxi fell into deep thought, and after a while, he said, "It's a good idea to raise money for charity. ”

Yu Zhi said: "Does the princess want to emulate Yan Wushuang?"

Yuxi listened to this tone and asked, "What?

Yu Zhi shook his head and said, "No, it's just a little awkward." "It feels like you're acting behind Yan Wushuang's ass.

Yuxi said: "As long as it's good, there's no shame in following it." "The reason why Yuxi didn't think about donating money is also related to his temperament. She adheres to the principle of relying on herself in everything and not relying on others, so she doesn't think about it. As for the ministers below, they felt that the government could settle these displaced people with the ability of the government, so no one made this suggestion.

As Yan Wushuang said, although they all suffered disasters, the situation on Yuxi's side was much better than him. Not only because the harvest in Jiangnan and Northwest is not bad, but most importantly, most of the people in these affected places have surplus grain in their hands. Although it is not much, it is no problem for them to eat the food in their hands for two or three months. There is food in hand, and the government has posted a notice at the fastest time that the government will provide disaster relief, and of course the people will not leave their homes. In Hebei and Shandong under Yan Wushuang's rule, the common people originally had the last meal but did not have the next meal. The harvest is gone, and in order to survive, it is natural that you have to leave your hometown.

Yu Zhi lowered his head and said, "It's me who is narrow-minded." ”

After thinking about it, Yuxi sent someone to invite Lu Xiu. Seeing Lu Xiu, Yuxi told her idea of asking everyone to donate.

Lu Xiu had also experienced such a thing in the capital before, but he didn't feel anything: "Princess, it's better to let the second county lord handle this matter, and I will help on the side." In fact, Lu Xiu wanted to give Liu Er the opportunity to be in the limelight. And Liu Er came forward to represent Yuxi's meaning, and there are more people who will buy it.

How could Yuxi not know what Lu Xiu meant, and said with a smile: "Ask Liu'er what she means, if she doesn't object, I have no opinion." "This is a good thing to accumulate virtue, how could she stop it!

After Liu Er knew about this, she was naturally a hundred willing. It's just that she is a little worried, she has been in charge of the house's chores on weekdays, and she has never done such a big thing: "Mother, aunt, I'm afraid I can't do it well." ”

Yuxi said with a smile: "What's not to do, it's just to hold a banquet, but there is one more donation project." ”

Lu Xiu said: "Don't worry about the county lord, you will find that it is not difficult when you do it." "As Yuxi said, it's actually a banquet.

Liu Er asked, "Mother, is this fundraising banquet held in the palace?" Like Yuchen, he often holds banquets in the palace. However, Yuxi is very busy, and the palace basically does not hold banquets.

Liu Er organizes a fundraising banquet, if she goes to Hanfu, it won't look good. Yuxi nodded and said, "The banquet will be held in the palace." I'll be busy these days, though, but your aunt will help you. ”

When Liu Er heard that Lu Xiu would help her, she was a lot more relieved: "Okay." Mother, then the post was posted in the name of the palace?"

Yuxi hummed and said, "In the name of the palace." ”

Meilan walked in and said, "Princess, Lord Tan, is waiting outside the study now. ”

Liu Er said: "Mother, you go and get busy!" Liu Er knew that Yuxi had been busy with disaster relief and post-war handling matters recently.

After Yuxi finished talking to Tan Tuo, she called Xu Wu in and told her that she was going to let Liu Er raise money.

Xu Wu said: "Princess, are you ready to follow Yan Wushuang's example, and are you also ready to ask officials to donate money to help the victims?"

Yuxi smiled and said: "The officials are all on the money, and they still have to support the family, so they are not very rich." It is a piece of their heart that they are willing to donate, and if they ask for it, they will lose their original intention. "The Northwest officials are Qingming, and these officials don't have much money. Let people donate two more money, and no one will feel comfortable in exchange.

Xu Wu nodded and said, "That's the reason." Princess, I think the big head should be placed on the heads of those merchants. These people are the rich masters. ”

Yuxi smiled and said, "You're right, these businessmen are rich masters. I've already written to my eldest brother and asked him to help raise money as well. ”

Xu Wu said with a smile when he heard this: "There are many rich people there, as long as you operate it properly, you should be able to raise a lot of money." ”

Yuxi said: "Hopefully!" The money has not arrived, and it is too early to say this.

Yuxi was busy until midnight that day, so tired that he didn't want to move, so he fell asleep on the bed.

Mama Quan came in after getting the news, and saw Yuxi sleeping sweetly, and she couldn't bear to wake her up. just ordered a few maids to fetch hot water, she personally helped Yuxi wash her face and feet, wiped her hands again, and then covered her with a quilt before going out.

Jing Bai said: "Mama, you persuade the princess! If this continues, I am afraid that she will be tired." ”

Mama Quan shook her head and said, "I can't persuade this, and I can't persuade it." "With thousands of lives at stake, she can't open her mouth. Moreover, Yuxi is full of pity for these people, and it is useless for her to persuade them.

Liu Er's movements were still very fast, and she sent the post out the next day. Different from the objects invited by Yuchen, in addition to the families of civil and military officials, Liu Er also invited the families of the top twenty richest families in Ho City, and the Wu family is famous, so it is naturally among them.

Wu Jinbao's wife, Xiao Fang, took the post and said to Fang: "Mother, the second county lord wants us to donate, how much should we donate?" Fang's family was sick some time ago, and now it is Xiao Fang's who is taking care of the housework.

Fang Shi was silent and asked, "How much do you think you should donate?" In fact, after hearing the huge amount of money handed over by the Wu family outside, she felt that her eldest daughter-in-law's attitude had changed somewhat.

Xiao Fang's thought for a moment and said, "Mother, three or five thousand taels should be about the same!" Although her father-in-law can make money, he also spends a lot of money! Xiao Fang thinks that donating three or five thousand taels is enough. You must know that the expenses of ordinary people in Ho City are only three or five taels of silver a month.

Fang sighed in his heart and said: "Our Wu family is one of the richest families in Ho City, and now we want to raise funds, we only donate three or five thousand taels, what do you let others think?"

Xiao Fang's didn't think about it, so he said: "Close the door and live your own life, don't care what others think and say?"

Fang said: "You are very right, it doesn't matter what others think or say. But have you ever thought about what the princess will think of the Wu family in the future if she doesn't know?"

Xiao Fang said: "Mother, we have already handed over tens of millions of silver, could it be that she won't let go of our current family assets?"

Fang Clan looked at Xiao Fang Clan very disappointed, and said, "Even if the princess sends someone to copy the Wu family, what can you do?"

Xiao Fang's face turned white, she really hadn't thought about this problem. But soon, Xiao Fang said: "Mother, it shouldn't be." We just don't want to donate, so she sent someone to raid the house, what does this make the world think? Besides, the second brother still has a marriage contract with the big county lord!"

Fang said: "Over the years, there have been many families who have been exterminated by the princess. Or do you forget about your sister-in-law's family and your brother-in-law's family so quickly?" "Xiao Fang's sister-in-law's family and brother-in-law's family are both official eunuchs, and they have all been raided and wiped out. And the Fang family was also implicated, and it was also Wu Kuo who helped mediate for the sake of his in-laws, and the Fang family handed over all the family property to preserve it.

Xiao Fang lowered his head.

Fang Shi sighed and said, "I know you have a grudge in your heart, but you haven't thought that I and your father-in-law are also involuntarily separated? Or are you complaining that we only plan for Jinyu, but we don't let Jinbao benefit from it?"

These words are exactly what Xiao Fang's mind is. Every time she thought that so much money was handed over, and in the end, only the little brother-in-law got cheap, and their husband and wife didn't get a single profit, she couldn't be calm.

I thought like this in my heart, but I couldn't show it on my face, let alone admit it. Xiao Fang said: "Isn't my mother poking my heart when she says this? Jinbao and Jinyu are brothers who break bones and tendons, no matter who benefits. ”

Fang Clan sighed and said, "Whether you believe it or not, Jin Yu is the Great County Lord's own favorite. This marriage was not decided by the princess to make up for the Wu family. ”

If Xiao Fang's family believes, he won't be upset. Moreover, even if the little uncle is really the big county lord. But if it weren't for this, how could the princess make up for the Wu family after donating so much money. Now, because of this marriage, except for the little brother-in-law who will marry the county lord in the future, he has not reaped any other benefits.

Fang Shi looked at Xiao Fang's appearance, and knew that she didn't take her words to heart at all, and felt very tired at the moment. Waving his hand, Fang Shi said, "You don't have to worry about the donation, I will personally participate in it when the time comes." ”

Xiao Fang was a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Mother-in-law, you are still sick now, how can you go to the banquet?" This time there were all the highest-ranking official ladies and young ladies. She also wanted to attend this banquet and get to know more of these people.

Fang Shi waved his hand and said, "You don't need to say it, I've already decided." Seeing that Fang Clan wanted to say more, Fang Clan waved his hand and said, "Go down, I'm going to rest." ”

After the little Fang clan went out, the Fang clan said in a low voice: "Fortunately, Jin Yu is the big county lord. She has always been worried about Jin Yu's temperament, so she has always hoped that her eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law will be able to follow him in the future. This is also the reason why she was willing to let her eldest son marry Xiao Fang's family. After all, Xiao Fang's family is also Jin Yu's cousin, and she also takes care of Jin Yu in terms of bloodline, but she didn't expect that she thought everything too well.

As Fang's henchman, how could Mother He not know what she was thinking: "Madam, the eldest grandmother is still young and has little experience, so she doesn't know the depth of this matter, and she won't think like this when she knows." "The second master married the lord of the county, as the elder brother of the in-law, the uncle will definitely benefit. It's a pity that the eldest grandmother just can't figure this out.

Fang shook his head and said, "You don't have to shirk her. I know exactly what she is. "I used to go home few times, and all I saw was the good side of Xiao Fang's family, coupled with my selfishness and trust in my eldest brother and sister-in-law, so I agreed to this family business. But after marrying home, she found that Xiao Fang's family was smart and capable, but she took her personal interests too seriously.

Thinking about the temperament of the jujube, Fang said: "Fortunately, the status of the big county lord is precious, and Xiao Qian does not dare to be presumptuous in front of the big county lord. "The main thing is that she knows that jujube has a temperament that can support things, and Fang Qian can't put the score of the eldest sister-in-law in front of her.