In the quiet palace of nourishing the heart, incense curls, Emperor Xia sits on the top, Hai Dafu and Yan Xiaoxiao stand on the left and right, and Xiao Rui stands below, respectfully waiting for Emperor Xia's order.

Emperor Xia waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sit down and listen, it's not a big deal, your words in the morning made me feel a lot, and now it's the end of the year, I originally planned to give a decree in the new year, reduce taxes and light servitude, but the effect of this measure needs to be seen in the next year, it doesn't solve the urgent need, far water can't quench the thirst, if this snow keeps going until tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, it will really cause the biggest snow disaster in ten years." The affected poor people will not be able to live this good year, and now they will not be able to open a warehouse to help the people, but I have asked Dongchang to send someone to investigate the scale of this heavy snowfall, and preliminarily judge that the entire land of Gyeonggi is covered with heavy snow. ”

"If the money is allocated from the treasury of the household department, the household department will have to call for it, and the other unaffected state capitals will inevitably be jealous, and they will also write to ask for relief silver, so I will not consider this aspect anymore."

"I also intend to fund from my own internal funds to help the poor who may be affected by the snowstorm, but my internal funds are not generous, and it is a huge amount of money to open a mansion for your nine princes, and it has been of great use recently. This move is also dismissed! ”

"So the purpose of keeping you is to let you give me an idea."

Xiao Rui understood what His Majesty meant, but he still confirmed again: "Father's intention is to not use the treasury and the silver from the treasury again, but to get the silver through other means to help the poor people living in the snow disaster, so that they can spend this year warmly and happily?" ”

Emperor Xia nodded and said with a smile: "That's what I mean!" Rui'er is willing to share my worries, and I am very pleased! ”

Xiao Rui was speechless for an instant, when did he agree! He gestured with his hand and asked, "Father, how much do you think your son's body can be sold?" Father needs to take it at any time! The sons and daughters are already stretched thin to support a royal palace, and they are trying to get money all day long, and I still want to ask my father's internal treasury to borrow some money, how can there be extra money to help the poor? ”

"Nonsense! You are the prince of Great Xia, your status is noble, who dares to buy your meat! Emperor Xia said: "What about your righteous words in the main hall just now?" Sheltering the world's poor people are happy? If the cold wind doesn't come, the snow will disappear? You're so cunning, there's definitely a way to take care of me, I believe you! ”

Xiao Rui was a little speechless, he was so strong that he also circled himself.

"Of course, it won't be in vain! If you have a good idea and do it beautifully, I promise you a treasure. Xia Huang said his chips.

Xiao Rui hurriedly asked, "What baby?" ”

Emperor Xia smiled and said: "After the imperial examination, aren't you going to leave the capital to inspect the state capital and supervise hundreds of officials?" Although you are the identity of the prince, but after all, you are leading the supervision of the imperial history of the five products, and in the face of the local assassins and prefects, they are intertwined and even form parties for personal gain, you can't rely on the identity of the prince to convict strongly, and when the time comes, it will be transmitted back to the capital, and the twists and turns of impeachment will drift like snowflakes to my dragon case. Moreover, even if you get the evidence, the evidence still needs to be transmitted to the Inspectorate, and then jointly reviewed with the Dali Temple, and I don't know what forces will be implicated, and the big crime will become a misdemeanor in the end. ”

"So I can promise you that if you do this well, I will give you a token, and as long as the evidence is conclusive, you can have the right to directly convict and execute! Of course, the sentencing of conviction and execution must follow the laws of Bactria and cannot be done in vain. And after the case is transmitted back to the capital, I will arrange a special person to review it, if it is found that you have disregarded human life and bent the law for personal gain, then I will not only take back your token, but you also have to return to Beijing honestly, don't think about running out! ”

After Xiao Rui listened, his breathing suddenly became short.

My mother, this is simply Shang Fang's sword, he has the power to convict and execute, then his authority is greater than that of the right capital imperial history, and the right capital imperial history is only the authority of the governor, and they can't directly convict, let alone execute.

Coupled with his status as a prince, he is a fierce dragon crossing the river wherever he goes, and he is not afraid of the ground snake at all.

"Thank you, Father Huang Longen!" Xiao Rui hurriedly thanked him, his face fluttering.

But Emperor Xia said: "Don't be in a hurry to thank you, I won't take out the token until you have done what I have told me." Now, do you have an idea to scrape together the money? ”

Xiao Rui asked: "Father, I don't have too much money in my heart, how much silver do I have to estimate?" ”

Emperor Xia said: "More than 500,000 taels of silver!" And even more! I have asked Dongchang to send someone to investigate, you should prepare more, so that the poor people in the snow-covered land can have a good year! ”

Xiao Rui opened his mouth.

So, I bought a token with 500,000 taels! It's so fucking expensive! But it's worth it, if it gets out, the gate valve families of the Great Xia Kingdom will have to go crazy. So in this way, it is not a discounted transaction.

Just how did you get so much silver?

An idea immediately flashed in Xiao Rui's mind, grab it!

Rob local tyrants without banks!

What is the most in the capital? Gate valves, families and merchants!

The corpses of the famine outside are like starvation, and among these big families, there are still warblers singing and dancing, and Zhumen wine and meat stink. Copying any one is a huge rich, of course, Xiao Rui is a virtuous and noble Xianwang, how can he copy his house indiscriminately, he must be infected with emotion and reason, so that they can take out the silver convincingly.

"Rui'er, seeing that you are overjoyed, it seems that you have come up with an idea, you might as well say it and let me hear it!" Emperor Xia asked.

Xiao Rui hurriedly said: "Father, son, I believe that there are many righteous people in the capital, and every big family has the country in mind, and they must be willing to contribute and take out money!" ”

"Who just said that those people disdain to know about the poor? Now he has changed his hexagram again, saying that there are many righteous people in the capital? Emperor Xia couldn't help but be sarcastic.

Xiao Rui rolled his eyes, is there such a father? Give some face!

Xiao Rui continued: "Father, the son's suggestion is to hold a charity auction, the father and the queen, as well as the concubines, as well as the prince and the county king, must give love and donate treasures, and then the big families in the capital bid for it, and the highest bidder wins!" It is believed that it will be sought after by families, gate valves, and merchants, and the proceeds from the auction will be used to help the poor who are suffering in the heavy snow. And for this money, Erchen also suggested that Dongchang should be directly responsible for relief to avoid the household department from mixing up, and Dongchang is under the direct jurisdiction of his father, and others dare not slander! ”

After speaking, Xiao Rui sneered in his heart, Wei Zhongxian, Wei Zhongxian, just take this opportunity to give you the opportunity to deal with Grandpa Wei, it depends on whether you can grasp it.

Emperor Xia suddenly looked at each other and said in surprise: "This method is wonderful, wonderful!" Approaching the end of the year, you can not only have fun with the people, but also collect donations, killing two birds with one stone. And who would dare to talk about the silver obtained in this way? Those family gate valves have been hidden all day long, and they have to get some blood. What a great idea! However, I haven't considered handing over the money to the East Factory for management and relief, if you think about it thoroughly, this matter will be handled by the East Factory, and you have to arrange it! Who dares to have unclean hands and feet, hum ......"

Hai Dafu hurriedly respected: "The villain understands that he must restrain his subordinates, let them do their duty, and be sure to handle the relief matter well, please rest assured Your Majesty." ”

Emperor Xia nodded, and said, "Okay, King Xian is fully responsible for other things, when are you going to make a charity auction?" ”

"Naturally, the sooner the better, send out the invitation today, set up the venue, and start tomorrow evening. At present, there are two things that need the permission of the Emperor before that! Xiao Rui replied.

"Say!" Xia Huang Road.

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "First of all, this charity auction is conducted in the name of the royal family, so the sons and daughters implore Your Majesty to lead the queen, the imperial concubine and other concubines to appear to show their attention." Second, since it is charity, the father and the emperor also have to dedicate this time and take out more good things, and in addition, the harem mothers have to be informed by the father, and it is inconvenient for the sons and daughters to come forward. Considering that Erchen held this event, the venue and personnel needed money, and it was Erchen who paid in advance, so after the donation, Erchen needed to allocate 10% of the funds to make up for Erchen's expenses! ”

Emperor Xia was amused when he heard it: "It's no problem for me to be there in person, and it's no problem to take out the treasure, but this charity fund, how can I feel that you are taking the opportunity to make a fortune?" ”

Xiao Rui disagreed, Yicheng was already very low, compared with the previous life of Hong's character meeting, this is definitely an honest and frank behavior.

It's a pity that he can't explain it directly to Emperor Xia, so Xiao Rui can only be cheeky and say: "Father, it does cost a lot of money to hold this event in a hurry, you can't let Erchen take out the silver for nothing, Erchen is not rich, but also poor!" ”

Emperor Xia couldn't stand his pitiful pretense, waved his hand, and said, "Okay, okay, if you can do this beautifully, you can achieve it." What treasures do you think I can donate? ”

Speaking, Emperor Xia scanned his heart cultivation hall, there are many treasures in it, what lapis lazuli stone dragon, white porcelain wine cup, white jade double glazed bi, bamboo silk entwined branch carucus multi-treasure pavilion round box, gold lacquer dragon and phoenix pattern multi-treasure box, calligraphy and painting of celebrities, as well as porcelain and jade, more in the summer palace and the imperial study, are his collection and local tribute of precious treasures.

He can pick out a few pieces at random, and he can sell them for a large price, but let the Lord of Great Xia take out the treasures he collects to raise donations, he always feels humiliated and vulgar, and he will be laughed at by other countries if he spreads it.

Xiao Rui saw His Majesty's doubts, and he smiled: "Father doesn't need to take out other treasures, he only needs to write a few more words, and then stamp his father's seal, so that it will not look vulgar, but noble." However, I also hope that my father will write according to the idea of my son, and ensure that my father's words are worth a thousand words, and there is no market! ”

Emperor Xia raised his eyebrows and couldn't help asking, "What conspiracy do you have?" ”

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When he first entered Chen, after discussing with Emperor Xia, Xiao Rui hurriedly left the palace.

At this time, the snow is like goose feathers, and the snow on the ground has been more than ten centimeters. A few years ago, the heaviest snow in Gyeonggi was knee-deep, and this time I am afraid that it will be even worse, as Xiao Rui feared, the slightly worse houses may be crushed by the heavy snow.

So he braved the wind and snow to return to the palace, and immediately ordered to go down and order someone to invite the third prince, Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Rui is naturally not stupid enough to be busy, and he has to drag a few brothers into the water, this is to share his father's worries, and they must be willing. And Xiao Rui is very handy when he calls them, unlike Xiao Yiheng and the other princes, looking for them is the uncle, who is uncomfortable and angry.

As soon as they heard that it was a major event arranged by His Majesty, Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan hurriedly came, and Xiao Rui explained the charity fundraising activity clearly, so that the two of them could understand the content and intention of the event.

Then assign the task: "Third brother, please find a good place to hold charity today, the requirements are high-grade, the environment is good, there are heating measures, and the area should be large, this time the father and the emperor will cooperate with the harem concubines to participate, it is best to have an independent small hall, be sure to clean it well, and wait for my next arrangement." As for the rent, Your Majesty has arrived, are you embarrassed to talk to me about the cost? Find a way to get the store to support it for free! ”

"No problem!" Xiao Ze likes to play and is familiar with the capital, so it is only fitting that this matter will be handed over to him, and he immediately has an idea.

Xiao Rui looked at Xiao Yan: "Ninth brother, you have to work hard today, personally send the invitations to several cabinet scholars' mansions, as well as the four county kings and other princes, these people need you to go in person, I have made a list of others, you can send someone to send the invitation." ”

After speaking, Xiao Rui handed the list to Xiao Yan.

After Xiao Yan browsed, his brows furrowed, and he couldn't help but ask, "Thirty people?" That's too little! Seventh brother, since you are a charity auction, why do you only invite these people, and they are only high-ranking officials, but other influential officials, families, and gate valves are not invited! ”

When Xiao Ze heard this, he hurriedly took the list and took a closer look, and sure enough!

For example, inviting Li Mingyang, the first assistant of the cabinet, but the Li family behind him is a prominent gatekeeper, and the head of the family is Li Mingde, although he is from the sixth grade of Qingliu, but he represents the Li Mansion, and if he doesn't invite them, wouldn't he look down on the Li Mansion?

And Xiao Ze also found that there was no grandfather on the list, which means that neither his Xiao Ze's maternal grandfather nor Xiao Yan's maternal grandfather were invited.

Moreover, those great families, such as the Meng family, the Confucian family, etc., are not listed.

Among the twelve military marquis, none of the marquis has an invitation letter! Although most of these marquis are not in the capital, the champion marquis and the loyal and brave marquis are here, and they don't have an invitation letter!

This is simply discrimination!

Xiao Ze said: "Seventh brother, there is a problem with this list, be careful of offending these people!" ”

Xiao Rui smiled and said, "It's okay, just follow my list, I still have follow-up plans, those family valves you said are all rich, how can I let it go?" But ninth brother, let me remind you, when you send the invitation, warn your subordinates not to say much, and the names of the people on this list, you two must not leak them to anyone, including your relatives! Otherwise, my plan won't work! And it's not just them, I will also invite famous businessmen in the capital! ”

"Merchants want to be invited?" Xiao Yan was stunned.

Xiao Rui said with a smile: "Since it is the father and the emperor who enjoy the people, there is no distinction between high and low, and the businessman is rich, and when he encounters this kind of occasion, he is even more determined to throw silver!" ”

"Alright! If you insist on doing so, then do as you say! Xiao Yan immediately responded, but then, with a suspicious face, he asked, "We did everything, what are you doing?" ”

"Advertising bidding and soliciting sponsorship! There are still many big things waiting for me! Xiao Rui smiled and said, he was ready to take advantage of this opportunity to make a lot of money, he originally thought it was a troublesome matter, but now as soon as his mind was opened, his mind occupied the high ground, and he immediately produced countless clever plans to make money, and he developed this time.

Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan frowned, they didn't understand what advertising bidding and sponsorship were, but seeing Xiao Rui's excited face, it must be a good thing.

When sending Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan away, Xiao Rui didn't forget to remind them that they also had to take out treasures to donate!

......

After noon, the charity auction became a heated discussion and spread all over the streets. Although it was the first time I had heard of this word, His Majesty and the Empress were in person, and they would also auction the treasures and raise the proceeds to help the poor, which was a good opportunity to perform in front of His Majesty, so the families and gate valves in the entire capital were ready to move.

At the same time, news came out in the palace that among the treasures donated by His Majesty, there was a pair of ink treasures written by him himself, which was written with four words: "Scholarly Door"!

Hearing this news, all the big families were short of breath, if they got this ink treasure to hang in the mansion, it would not be a self-proclaimed scholarly family all day long, but a real scholarly family, and they must buy it!

Of course, the news was spread by Xiao Rui, and the purpose was naturally to cause public opinion and sensation, but he forced his father to write a few words, ensuring that every pair made them red-eyed, and he would definitely not be stingy with his silver!

And with the successive issuance of invitations, many people who thought they could receive invitations have not received the invitations for a long time, which is a little anxious.

At this moment, news suddenly came out from the Xianwang Mansion! Hao Yun, the left deputy capital, actually raised 1,000 taels and got an invitation letter from King Xian, and in the words of King Xian: "This fundraising is completely for disaster relief, and time is tight, so the invitation letter is too late to be made, so it can only be sent to the bosses of the main functions of the yamen, and the other adults can only say sorry!" And Lord Hao is concerned about charity in his heart, so he urgently makes an invitation letter and gives it a special gift! ”

This phrase was deliberately spread and spread to the ears of all those who did not receive the invitation.

After hearing this, they were silent for a while, and they all scolded: "! ”

This is a blatant invitation to sell!

Subsequently, there were rumors that the champion Hou and the Zhongyong Hou raised 1,000 taels each, and also got the invitation letter made by Tega!

Now everyone is shut up.

King Xian even cheats his father-in-law, treating everyone equally, what else is there to complain about?

And King Xian didn't even give the face of the champion Hou, it seems that he is not manipulating, it is probably His Majesty's intention!

The purpose is naturally to let officials and families who want to participate in charity auctions buy invitations out of their own pockets!

In that case, what are you waiting for!

As a result, the family and the gate valve sent people to the Xianwang Mansion to raise donations!

When Li Yuanfang took out a thick stack of invitations, and whoever paid would fill in his name, everyone present rolled their eyes.

Is this the so-called invitation made in a bad time?