He couldn't believe that Zhang Ke, a young descendant, had shown such great talent in less than five years after he entered Beijing as an official!

Although the subordinates who knelt down in panic did not dare to reply, this case was supervised by Pei Yu.

The purpose, as Pei Yu's cronies, he can naturally guess three or two points.

Pei Yu began to be afraid of Zhang Ke.

"Great, my lord, let's think about what to do first, that Zhang Ke is really cunning, in this way, he is not only innocent, but has made meritorious contributions."

After all, Pei Yu has been in power for many years, and Jiang Yue's thoughts, he can still figure out two points.

Calming down, he pondered it carefully.

Meritorious service is of course meritorious service, but in this way, Zhang Ke's personal merits far exceed that of the King of Chu, without the support of the King of Chu, King Ning has Lord Ben, and it is impossible to recruit him, so if it goes on, Zhang Ke is still in a predicament.

"It's okay, why don't you continue to investigate, isn't there still 30,000 taels of silver that hasn't been clarified? If you really can't find any clues, then give them a little reason. ”

Pei Yu quickly adjusted his thoughts and gave the order to go down.

"Yes." Only then did the subordinates retreat with confidence, Xiang Ye is still Xiang Ye after all, not comparable to the young Zhang Ke.

Qianyuan Palace, in front of the dragon bed.

Zhang Ke knelt on the ground and explained in detail the money used for the canal project one by one.

"At the beginning of the planning of the canal project, Wechen spent 50,000 taels of silver to buy out the land within a radius of five miles from several wharves, and at the same time as recruiting workers half a month before the start of construction, he began to sell the surrounding land, and earned 300,000 taels of silver from the middle.

"Wait! Room and board? That's another big deal! Jiang Yue interrupted him, puzzled.

Zhang Ke respectfully explained: "Your Majesty! The best location of the wharf, Weichen, did not sell it directly, but collected it in the name of the government, allowing the merchants to provide food and lodging in exchange for the lease of the land, and when the canal project was over, they were given priority to whether the land was bought or sold, and the merchants were happy with this condition, and even continuously improved the accommodation conditions for the workers in order to be selected by bidding. ”

After listening to Zhang Ke's words, Jiang Yue said thoughtfully: "I have read the report before, saying that the canal project is started at the same time in sections, so it can be completed in more than two years, and this idea was also thought up with?" ”

"Returning to Your Majesty, this is the result of joint discussions between Weichen and the ministers under the leadership of His Royal Highness the King of Chu. During this period, the cooperation of officials and merchants in the area of Los Angeles and Kangcheng was indispensable, and naturally the most important thing was that His Majesty was wise and martial, and supported the King of Chu to set the canal project! ”

Zhang Ke didn't dare to take the credit alone, so he brought it all from top to bottom.

Looking at the humble and respectful Zhang Ke, Jiang Yue admired him from the bottom of his heart, but he couldn't show it for the time being.

After all, the reason why Pei Yu targeted the King of Chu so much was actually Zhang Ke who wanted to win the most.

The allocation given was not enough, so Zhang Ke found a way to earn 300,000 taels of silver first.

The fact that multiple sections of the river can be started at the same time also relies on this money.

"I heard that you were born in Jiangnan, Jiangnan is rich, there are many talents, and there are many businessmen, it seems that you have taken care of both." Jiang Yue said plainly, but the love revealed in his tone was still overflowing.

Zhang Ke lowered his head and didn't dare to reply, it seems that he really left an impression in the emperor's heart this time.

After a long period of calm, Jiang Yue leaned down and waved his hand: "You go down with Fu Lie, you don't have to go to the prison." ”

"We're thanking you." Zhang Ke made a big gift again.

At the end of May, it was so hot that people didn't dare to go out.

In an alley in Nancheng, which is not lively, Wen Qingzhu sits in an open-air tea shed, with a bowl of poplar branch nectar in front of him.

Unlike in Hou's Mansion, this bowl of desserts is warm.

Green Tao stood behind her, fanning her for her, and at the same time looked at the dry goods store diagonally opposite and said, "Miss, will their house really open today?" ”

"Yes, Jasmine has inquired, at most three days, they will definitely open the door."

Wen Qingzhu took a spoon and picked out this bowl of poplar branch nectar, not because it tasted bad, but because she had eaten it for three days in a row, she really couldn't eat it.

"It's open, it's open!" The green pottery's hand suddenly became stronger, and he pointed over there excitedly.

Wen Qingzhu turned his eyes and saw that the dry goods store with a closed door finally opened.

The one who opened the door was an old man, looking old, but in good spirits.

"Let's go." Wen Qingzhu stood up and walked over there.

When I arrived at the store, I was greeted by a musty smell.

Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but cover his nose, and his eyes carefully looked at the situation in the store.

"Madam, are you going to buy dry goods?"

The old man lifted the half-curtain that blocked his vision and walked out of the room.

Wen Qingzhu looked at the goods in the store and asked, "Well, I heard that the boss can make mushroom fungus from Cangzhou here, so I specially found it." ”

The old man was stunned: "At the end of last year, Cangzhou was out of stock, and I don't have it here." ”

"Really?" Wen Qingzhu looked regretful, and said in a depressed mood, "My husband has been in poor health recently, and he deliberately found someone to sell the old hen, I heard that the mushrooms in Cangzhou are different from those in other places, so I came here." ”

The old man looked at Wen Qingzhu and turned around to leave, and hurriedly called out to her: "Madam, wait!" Since it is to make up for your wife's body, I have the contact information of the previous delivery merchant here, why don't you try to contact it? ”

Wen Qingzhu walked over gratefully and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, boss!" Thank you so much, this is a silver ingot that I plan to buy shiitake mushrooms, not only five taels, I hope the boss will not dislike it. ”

While speaking, Wen Qingzhu stuffed the silver into the old man's hand.

The old man wanted to refuse, but seeing that she was so enthusiastic, he finally accepted it.

After getting the contact information he wanted, Wen Qingzhu left with the green pottery.

Soon after she left, a young man came to visit and also wanted to buy dry goods from Cangzhou.

The old man felt that something was wrong in his heart, and explained two sentences apologetically, and after seeing the young man leave, he pondered for a long time, and finally chose to close the store.

Soon after returning to the Hou Mansion, Wen Qingzhu got the news that Su Huo had also gone to the dry goods store later. 163TXT

She couldn't help but smile and said: "Master Su is a busy person, he can still go in person, fortunately, let's go in advance, otherwise this contact information will really not be available." ”

Looking down at the contact information given by the old man on the desktop, he actually used the Wu script to identify it.

A short time later, Green Tao came back and brought back the news of the investigation.

"Madam, it has been found out, the 30,000 taels of silver swallowed by the canal project were brought to Cangzhou by the hands of dry goods merchants."

Wen Qingzhu smiled, pointed to the paper on the table and said, "Give this to Fu Shiyi, after being adjusted for so long, it should appear in everyone's sight." ”

Green Tao picked up the crumpled piece of paper, carefully put it away, and then turned his head and retreated.

Two days later, Pei Yu secretly sent someone to Cangzhou to personally go to Jingzhao Mansion to check the transactions of merchants.

After many investigations and confirmations, Pei Yu finally completely grasped the evidence of the secret collusion between the king of Chu and the king of Runan.

Although 30,000 taels of silver is only a trivial matter, colluding with the king of Runan is a major matter of forming a party for personal gain.

What's more, the king of Runan has not interfered in the affairs of the capital for many years, but this time he actually had a relationship with the king of Chu.

Now he needs to wait for the people from Cangzhou to bring back the certificate.

Maybe he was in a good mood, when Pei Yu was resting, he went to Fu Shiyi's house.

Seeing the destitute Fu Shiyi, Pei Yu felt compassion in his heart.

The reason why Fu Shiyi was demoted at the beginning was precisely because of the improper handling of the deficit in Ganzhou.

Whoever does this is the same, Fu Shiyi is just a scapegoat.

It wasn't until Zhang Yao personally brought the tea that Pei Yu was a little surprised: "Are there only two of you in the family?" ”

Fu Shiyi nodded: "Yes, I didn't do things properly before, and I affected many colleagues, all of whom had wives and children under the old mother, so I made a little effort." ”

Pei Yu suddenly admired Fu Shiyi in his heart: "You are also from a champion background, you shouldn't be buried like this, now in this situation, Miss Zhang has not left, and she is also affectionate and righteous, what are your plans next?" ”

Hearing this last sentence, Fu Shiyi was stunned.

When he received Wen Qingzhu's evidence before, he also attached a letter.

The letter said that let him go to Pei Yu with evidence, and he would naturally come to the door when the time came.

Seeing the situation of him and Zhang Yao, he is bound to praise him first, and then ask him about his plans.

Now listening to Pei Yu's words, Fu Shiyi was shocked more than surprised.

What was surprising was that Pei Yu revealed the meaning of the carrying, and what was shocking was that Wen Qingzhu actually knew Pei Yu's thoughts clearly.

Even he guessed what he was going to do next.

"Not yet." Fu Shiyi chose to tell the truth.

The letter also said that if he told the truth, Pei Yu would make two suggestions.

One is to ask him to go to Fu Yu and reconcile with the Fu family.

One is to rest assured that the past will follow King Ning again.

Pei Yu was also expected to hear Fu Shiyi say this.

After all, when his sister died tragically, the Fu family had a certain responsibility, and the King of Chu couldn't shirk it.

And King Ning launched him as a scapegoat last time, Fu Shiyi had no choice.

"Although the old man knows your situation, there are only two ways to relieve your current predicament, one is to let go of hatred and join forces with Fu Yu, and the other is to let go of the mustard and turn back to King Ning's side."

At this point, Fu Shiyi's heart became more complicated.

Looking at Pei Yu's eyes, there was also two points of sympathy, if Pei Yu knew that his actions and words were expected by others, it would definitely be difficult for Pei Yu, who was conceited, to accept it.

"Do you think the old man's advice is bad?" Pei Yu found that he couldn't understand Fu Shiyi a little.

Fu Shiyi stood up and thanked Pei Yu seriously: "Thank you for your suggestion, please let me think about it." ”

"Okay, you think slowly, the old man is waiting for you."

personally sent Pei Yu out of the door, Fu Shiyi saw that Pei Yu's sedan chair was missing, so he closed the door.

He thought of Wen Qingzhu's letter, and there was one last suggestion.

You don't have to choose, because once you choose, you're surrendering to reality.

Pei Yu hates such a person.

So you have only one choice, at least three days later, not more than five days to go to Pei Yu, show your attitude, and be willing to follow him.

"Brother Eleven, what's wrong with you?" Zhang Yao's voice came from behind.

Fu Shiyi closed the door bolt, and when he turned around, he saw Zhang Yao's face stained with black smoke from the earthen stove.

Seeing this, Fu Shiyi didn't plan to follow Wen Qingzhu's advice, but he felt that it was enough for him to suffer, and let Yaoyao, a pampered girl who had been pampered since childhood, suffer with him......

I don't know why, Fu Shiyi thought of his dead sister.

also suffered with him for many years, thinking that if he took refuge in the Fu family, he would come to the bitter end.

But he didn't want to enter the palace with one move, but he died.

Fu Shiyi walked over and seriously wiped the black smoke on Zhang Yao's face: "It's okay, Prime Minister Pei Cheng came to ask me about the situation, it won't be long before you don't have to work so hard." ”

Zhang Yao had never been so close to Fu Shiyi, her cheeks suddenly flew red, and she muttered, "It's not bitter, it's good to have Brother Eleven together." ”

Hearing Zhang Yao's sensible words, Fu Shiyi blamed himself even more.