Chapter 181: Merit Monument and Press Conference
According to Bai Jingyin's plan, the disaster relief and relief actions are also in full swing. On this day, Bai Jingyin received the legend that Gonggong Fu came in person, saying that the emperor had summoned her to go and had something to discuss.
Bai Jingyin has not slept well in the past few days, he is a good hand in bed, and he agreed in a daze, but he still slept until three poles in the morning, and let Chengying shout at the top of his throat for a long time before he got up reluctantly.
"Gonggong Fu just let you pass, and now it's more than halfway through."
"What, why don't you call me." Bai Jingyin was startled and subconsciously blurted out.
"You!" Chengying was angry, staring at Bai Jingyin with wide eyes, his expression seemed to be about to be freed from grievances and death. "Miss, do you still have a conscience?"
"Okay, okay, I'm in bed."
Bai Jing slapped his face with a strong voice, and then suddenly realized something,
"By the way, did I release the emperor's pigeons?"
Chengying raised his eyebrows,
It's like saying, 'What do you think?' ’
This thought made her body sober up for a moment, put on a suit of clothes casually, and ran in the direction of the study.
Pushing open the door, he almost tripped over the threshold and went in in a hurry, before he stumbled to his feet, and when he looked up, he happened to meet Ling who was wearing court clothes.
And looking to the side, it was Yuan Ruiming who was holding the black lines on his forehead.
He must have felt that he had lost face with Bai Jingyin at this moment.
"Concubine Jing is still the same as usual, huh...... It's full of energy. Ling Xiang stroked his beard, and said to Bai Jingyin with a mocking tone.
Bai Jingyin coughed a few times to relieve the embarrassment,
The 'grand appearance' that worked hard as a talent didn't happen.,Stand up.,Calmly tidy up the broken hair scattered on the side of the face.。 "Where, the prime minister can really be regarded as old and strong."
Then he turned to Yuan Ruiming, blessed body:
"The concubine has been delayed for some reason, and I ask the emperor to forgive her sins."
"If you love your concubine, even if there is a reason for it, how can I blame it." Although Yuan Ruiming said this, he gave Bai Jingyin a step down, but his own heart was like a mirror, and the so-called thing was delayed, either because he had slept or because he had breakfast.
"Today's call to you is still for disaster relief, the progress of fundraising has almost been completed, after all, it was Concubine Ai who thought of the idea, and she should listen to it with me."
"Thank you, the emperor is still thinking about his concubines."
Bai Jingyin smiled modestly, but he also knew in his heart that Yuan Ruiming was clearly not good at tearing his face with Ling Xiang, and with his own presence, he had an extra sharp-toothed tool to scare people, don't be in vain.
She cast a 'I see through you' look,
Yuan Ruiming raised his eyebrows,
"Each other, each other."
He picked up a dragon well before the rain and gently skimmed off the foam.
"The prime minister will tell me what he just said, and tell the concubine again."
"Yes." Ling Xiang arched his hand, "Weichen is here to report to the emperor on the process of fundraising, under the disaster, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military capital selflessly cared for the victims, and did their best to donate food and various clothing, and the enthusiasm was unprecedented
。 ”
"Huh."
Bai Jingyin rolled her eyes in her heart, but she didn't control her cold snort.
This sound was not loud or small, but it happened to fall on the ears of those present, interrupting Ling Xiang's passionate speech.
"Does the concubine think something is wrong?"
Ling Xiang's face sank.
"No, no, because I was so moved, I just sighed." She raised her hand, "Prime Minister continue, don't care." ”
Only then did Ling Xiang adjust his expression, straighten his clothes, and continued:
"The fundraising has not yet ended, so there is no way to report the specific amount. But judging from the current situation, it definitely lives up to expectations. ”
Ling Xiang stroked his beard, and his face was red when he talked about it.
How could this old fox be unhappy, donate a lot, and fall into his own pocket, this kind of behavior that can openly accept bribes, I am afraid that I still hope for a few more natural disasters like this.
"The prime minister's work is naturally reassuring to the emperor, but if he is replaced by someone else, it may not have this effect." Bai Jingyin praised with a smile on his face.
"Of course, this is indispensable for the 'charity dinner' that Concubine Jing came up with."
"I don't dare to take the credit alone." Bai Jingyin was not fooled, "I just put forward an idea, it was the queen mother and the imperial concubine who bothered to contact many wealthy courtiers and wives, and it was the concubines of each palace who took out their jewelry to participate in the auction to raise funds." Ling Xiang said this, if it reaches the ears of others, he will think that I only took the credit for myself. ”
"Niang Niang is still so ...... heart"
"Alright." Yuan Ruiming interrupted Ling Xiang's words with a remark, "The meritorious ones are all in my eyes, so there is no need to talk too much. Now that the fundraising is coming to an end, what do you think about the next step for the prime minister and the concubine. ”
"Back to the emperor, the household department has posted the emperor list a few days ago, it is estimated that businessmen all over the country have received the news, according to the news to report that a large number of merchants are hiring cars and horses to rush to the Huaixia area, and will arrive in a few days. The funds were also raised, and the minister thought that it was time to set off for Huai. ”
Yuan Ruiming nodded,
"It is better to arrive in Huaixia sooner rather than later, and to arrive in Huaixia as soon as possible can stabilize the people's hearts as soon as possible."
"But the concubine thinks that although she wants to pursue speed, she can't save the link of the province." Bai Jingyin stepped forward and said, "People from all walks of life have contributed to this fundraising, from concubines to courtiers and nobles to some spontaneous donations from the people. The concubines thought that after accepting these donations, the imperial court should record the donors and the number of donors, hold a public 'press conference', announce and engrave a monument of merit and stand in front of the city gate. This is not only a reward and commendation for those people, there are numbers, but also fairness and openness, so that the people believe that the money is used on the people, and there will be no reflection of who announces their private pockets. ”
When he said this, he obviously meant something, and he glanced at Ling Xiang.
But Ling Xiang didn't change his expression at all, and with a calm smile,
"This is a good idea, Wechen is in charge of disaster relief affairs, and naturally hopes to have such a public announcement, there is evidence, there must be something different
Those who are attentive cannot make a fuss about this matter, and slander and slander with empty mouths and white teeth. ”
"Since you all think this idea is right, Prime Minister, you should immediately send someone to do it."
"Yes, Weichen retired." Ling Xiang saluted again, and when he exited the hall, he glanced deeply at Bai Jingyin a few times, and his eyes hidden behind the smile were full of disdain and sarcasm.
After Ling Xiang left, Bai Jingyin relaxed the shelf he was holding, and after enduring it for so long, he could finally roll his eyes openly.
(End of chapter)
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