Nanchang rained heavily for two consecutive days, and finally the rain cleared.

A pigeon spreads its wings in the air, flies over mountains, flies over rivers. Flying past a crowd of people in ragged clothes, helping the old and the young......

Wang Hai, the eunuch guarding Nanchang Town, sat next to Governor Shu in the living room of Governor Shu. The table between the two is full of refreshments and fruits, all of which are peeled, cored, and inserted, which is extremely convenient to use.

The two exchanged a few words, Governor Shu waved his hand, and several maids withdrew. In the hall of Nuoda, there were only two of them left.

In the recent flood relief, it is appropriate for the two to get together to discuss official business, and there is no need to avoid it as before.

Wang Hai approached Governor Shu and said in a low voice: "Lord Shu, Gonggong Li's flying pigeon letter has arrived." The emperor was very satisfied and wanted Lord Shu to govern in Jiangxi with peace of mind. We must share the emperor's worries with our hearts and serve the court. And it is not allowed to act arbitrarily, if it causes civil unrest and civil unrest. Master Shu has to bear the consequences! ”

Translated into meaning, with dim sum, the promised tax must be collected enough. Moreover, it cannot provoke civil unrest.

You can also understand it this way, as long as you don't provoke civil unrest, you can do it freely, as long as you can receive taxes.

Governor Shu groaned, understood the full meaning, nodded slightly, and said, "Understood." The minister will not disappoint the emperor. ”

Wang Hai said again: "The dictionary is meritorious, the emperor's imperial pen is inscribed, and then a brocade guard sent it." The compilation of the dictionary should be done first, headed by Qin Feng, and the governor, the government, the county, and the school and government should all be strongly supported. Complete it as soon as possible, and if there is any inappropriateness, it will be revised and supplemented at any time in the future. ”

Governor Shu asked, "What about the cabinet?" ”

"It's not a matter of state. Why the Cabinet? And how can words become classics overnight? Make it first, where is it not revised at any time, pay attention, pinyin marking, must be subject to the official language! ”

"It's nature!" Governor Shu smiled: "Could it be that the emperor, Gonggong Li, are you still worried that we will spell Wu Nong softly?" ”

Hahaha, the two laughed together.

Wang Hai slowly restrained his laughter and said, "This is good news. There is also a piece of news, Lord Shu may not like it very much. ”

"Oh? I don't like it very much? Governor Shu repeated. Father-in-law Wang only said that he didn't like it, but didn't say bad news. So, maybe it's just that I don't like it?

"Gonggong Li's ancestral hall is no longer repaired." Wang Gonggong said softly.

Governor Shu was stunned: "Why?" ”

Wang Gonggong continued: "Although the ancestral hall is no longer repaired, Gonggong Li has accepted it!" The 150,000 taels of silver raised for the construction of the ancestral hall were all taken away by Gonggong Li. ”

Governor Shu nodded, it doesn't matter if you repair the ancestral hall or not, as long as you accept the money and the affection, it is enough.

Moreover, such a result is better than repairing the ancestral hall. for he took away a hundred of the money. To build an ancestral hall, you have to send someone to take care of it. So, it's not that I don't like it. On the contrary, I still like it a little.

But, can't Grandpa Wang see this? Wrong!

Governor Shu's mind flickered, and his face changed abruptly: "How to mention it?" ”

Father-in-law Wang's face was a little helpless: "You want me to transfer 200 Jinyi guards and 1,200 van soldiers." Wu Yong, a thousand households in Jinyi, was responsible for escorting it to Hangzhou, and then entering the capital by water. We're going to leave in a few days! ”

Governor Shu said urgently: "A large number of victims are flocking to Nanchang!" You transferred all the manpower, what should Nanchang do? ”

"The Liaodong border army has only made a fuss, and Xiong Yanming has cut off more than a dozen heads before he can be suppressed! Xiong Jingluo said that if he doesn't make up the arrears, he may not be able to suppress the next mutiny! That's the border army, Lord Shu! The border army is in chaos, the door of Dahua is wide open, and the country is about to die! Gonggong Li said that the emperor was so anxious that the 100,000 taels at the bottom of the box were scraped up, and the remaining 50,000 taels were Gonggong Li's family funds. Say, "Shall we not hurry with the silver?" ”

"What about the Cabinet?"

"Nothing to do! Even Xiong Jinglu's excerpt did not dare to approve it in time. ”

Governor Shu felt that his heart was blocked, and he was depressed, which made his heart heavy. After a moment of silence, he sighed: "Dignified Dahua, why did you become like this?" ”

Father-in-law Wang smiled bitterly: "The cost of this escort, the reward for eating and drinking, and ten thousand taels of silver may not be able to hold it!" I have to pay for this money! Originally, I was going to donate some to the victims this time, but now, I can't do it. ”

Governor Shu nodded silently, Grandpa Wang's words are a favor, and they are nice to say.

Father-in-law Li's orders, Wang Hai must do it, so he can get this ten thousand taels out, and he can get it if he doesn't come out! Now that it's out, it's good to settle here at Governor Shu.

Although Governor Shu knew that even if Gonggong Li didn't send this trip, Wang Hai would not donate the ten thousand taels! Even if you donate, it will be a thousand taels at most.

However, since people said so, and in fact did pay for the imperial court, it should be recognized and promoted. It can be used as a model for officials at all levels in Nanchang. Please learn from each other and never forget your original intention.

Governor Shu smiled bitterly: "Duke Wang's house is kind-hearted, working for the country and the people. Can be a model for me Nanchang officialdom! I originally hoped that I could embezzle the 150,000 taels of silver to help the victims, but alas! Governor Shu shook his head.

Father-in-law Wang also felt sorry for his own money, but he got a qualitative explanation here from Governor Shu, and it was also a credit for turning this matter out in the future. Moreover, Gonggong Li can also see his loyalty and dutifulness. Thinking about it this way, it's not too much of a loss.

Then he turned his mind and comforted Governor Shu: "The affairs of the border army cannot tolerate a little mistake. Your dedication and contribution here, the emperor, and Gonggong Li are all in your eyes. This flood in Nanchang, as long as you don't make a big deal, you can only be meritorious! ”

Governor Shu nodded: "The border military is in a hurry, and Gonggong Li is right not to repair the ancestral hall!" I really didn't expect that Gong Li would have this thought. ”

Wang Gonggong sneered: "Compared with the princes of the imperial court, we eunuchs are the ones who are truly the same heart as the emperor." Oh, Master Shu, don't think about it. I don't read much, and sometimes I can't talk with my brain. When I say this, I also think that you are your own family. ”

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Seeing off Father-in-law Wang, Governor Shu was a little frowning at the table. Mrs. Shu and Shu Yi knew that Governor Shu was worried about the lack of money for disaster relief, so they didn't dare to disturb and had dinner quietly.

Governor Shu raised his eyes and looked at Shu Yi: "I remember, Qin Feng's dictionary compilation has a plan to collect some sponsorship fees, and he also promised to give you some profits?" ”

Shu Yi nodded: "He expects to receive 100,000 taels and give us 50,000 taels to do perfume business." ”

Mrs. Shu glanced at Governor Shu and said, "Originally, I prepared 10,000 taels for Yi'er, but she doesn't need it now." I'll make up another 10,000 taels and prepare 20,000 taels, and when the time comes, let's go to the Shu family to support a shed. ”

Governor Shu nodded: "Thank you, madam, we should set an example." However, there is no need to make up any more, 10,000 taels is enough. ”

Shu Yi nodded, oh, and said, "We set an example, and I'll influence Qin Feng again." He bet that the winner is 10,000 taels, and the sponsorship here will be divided into 50,000 taels, and he has a lot of silver! ”

Mrs. Shu glared at her daughter: "Have you got all the silver from him?" ”

"Not yet! However, it's also very soon! ”

Mrs. Shu couldn't cry or laugh: "If you want people to donate silver, you have to talk well, you can't donate because people have a lot of silver." ”

Shu Yi was not convinced: "He said it himself, if you have more silver, you should pay more taxes." It means the same thing. ”

Governor Shu smiled: "Forget it, young people's business, leave them alone." Say whatever you want to him. ”

Shu Yi looked at Mrs. Shu proudly and made a strange appearance. The family is happy.