When the imperial court began to plan in full swing, contacting the Tartars and Korea, and preparing for the attack on the Liaodong Tiger and Leopard Army.

Far away in Datong's Shanxi Governor's Mansion, after the happy event of Wei Zheng's wedding. It has regained its calm.

Unbeknownst to everyone, a huge conspiracy was sweeping towards them little by little.

Of course, just when everyone was performing their duties, the Education Department, which attracted the attention of everyone in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, was formally established and put into operation.

Zhang Yan and Le'an, who had abundant funds, quickly began the construction of large-scale schools in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. At the same time, the textbooks were printed and Mr. was recruited...... It is also in full swing to start going on.

However, what Zhang Yan didn't expect was that the progress of the whole process had just been smoothed out in less than ten days, and a very big problem was placed in front of Zhang Yan and Le An.

The money needed for the mass popularization of schools and education is running out......

In an office specially opened for the two of them by the Governor's Palace, Zhang Yan, who had a solemn face, had just finished reading the report sent by his subordinates, and asked rhetorically with a face full of incredulity.

"You're not mistaken, we have fifteen million taels of silver, so we don't have a budget so soon, how can we ......?"

Facing Zhang Yan's skeptical and distrustful eyes looking at him. This official, who was transferred from the Department of Foreign Trade and was in charge of the funds of the Department of Education, directly showed an unprecedented expression of grievance on his face.

Because, in front of Zhang Yan, in addition to the identity of the director of the Foreign Trade Department, there is also an identity that everyone in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces is very afraid of, that is, Mrs. Dashuai.

If you are defined by Mrs. Handsome as a person who is not trusted and incapable. Then his bright future in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will be completely shattered.

Come to think of it. The middle-aged scholar hurriedly replied with a face full of trepidation......

"Director. These numbers. I've counted them at least twice and there are absolutely no problems......"

"Director, the number of schools you provided me with, although there is not much difference compared to the actual situation. However, there is a very big gap between the silver taels needed to build a school......"

"The numbers you gave me are the time it takes to build a school in other parts of the Ming Dynasty. But. We're not the same here......"

"Since the marshal took office in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, both ordinary people and military households have been allocated their own fields. Especially those artisan households, after having a field, they have the capital to live. They no longer have to rely on their own craft to support their families. In this case, if you want to bring them out to work, you have to pay several times more than usual......"

"The remuneration required by the craftsman is high, and the silver taels needed to build the academy are much more than you estimated, Director. In addition, Director, your request is. In the whole Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, large-scale school construction was carried out together. ”

"Plus printed books. Mr. Recruitment...... Every day, the Department of Education has to come up with a lot of silver. At this rate of spending, it will take a maximum of ten days for the deposit of the Department of Education to be announced. ”

"Ten days...... After ten days, we won't have any silver......" Le An, who was sitting directly opposite Zhang Yan, was shocked and subconsciously let out an exclamation.

Then, he asked Zhang Yan: "Sister, without the silver, the schools that are being built in various places will stop." In this way, our guarantee in front of the commander will not be fulfilled...... The kids we saw outside the city, even if they wanted to, didn't have a place to go to school......"

Facing Le'an's longing gaze at her, Zhang Yan wanted to nod her head and give Le'an an an affirmative answer. However, Zhang Yan couldn't do it. Because, the silver that the Education Department lacked has been clearly written in black and white, not simply tens of thousands of taels of silver, but millions of taels.

If it is tens of thousands of taels of silver, two people can raise all of them if they sell their jewelry. However, this is a few million taels of silver, except for Wei Zheng, even if two people are sold, no one will pay millions of taels of silver to buy back a pair of broken flowers and willows.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yan's face directly showed a gloomy expression from the heart.

Shaking his head at Le'an, he replied, "I can't help it...... Because it's more than silver, far beyond my imagination......"

As soon as the words fell, Le An had an embarrassed expression on his face. With a last hint of incredulity, he asked rhetorically. "Sister, are we really just admitting defeat to the big handsome."

"No, you must not admit defeat, you must come up with a specific solution......"

Just when Le An sat in his position and shouted with the last trace of unwillingness. A fine light suddenly shot out from Le An's eyes.

Then, Le'an's face was full of unwillingness, and he was covered with joy. Facing Zhang Yan, he asked tentatively: "Sister, I remember that my husband told us that if we encounter any problems that we can't solve by ourselves, we can go directly to him...... Since we can't solve this problem in front of us, let's go to him to solve it. ”

"A few million taels of silver, for us. Maybe it's an astronomical amount. But for the husband, it is definitely a matter of one sentence, because the husband is too rich. ”

As soon as Le'an's thoughts were spoken, Zhang Yan, who really had no other way, showed a very hesitant expression on her face. It's just that the last trace of persistence in his heart still encouraged him, and he didn't compromise immediately.

At this moment, Le'an, who thought he had thought of a way, couldn't manage so much.

shouted directly with excitement: "Sister, anyway, our husband said such a thing, just go to my husband for help, it is not a failure......"

"If you can't get down, I'll go by myself, and I'll definitely find a solution for your sister."

After saying that, Le An hurriedly ran out of the office.

Faced with the situation in front of her, Zhang Yan could only sigh and chased after him.

I don't know if it's because of the Governor's Palace, or if it's because of the special attention of the Department of Education. The two women had just arrived in a hurry, and before they could speak, Wei Zheng knew the purpose of the two.

Therefore, the two people who were panting slightly just stood in front of Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng gathered on the two of them with scrutinizing and interested eyes, waiting for them to speak.

didn't let Wei Zheng wait too long, Le'an, who had a straightforward personality, told the purpose.

After finishing speaking, he didn't forget to add: "Husband, you promised us just now." If you have difficulties, they will come to you. Now, the Education Department has a total of eight million taels of silver, if you don't help us, husband, we two women, there is really no way to solve this problem......"

Facing Le An's longing gaze at him, Wei Zheng subconsciously asked.

"How do you think I can help you?"

"Of course, it's for the silver......" Le An replied without thinking. And then added: "Husband, we know that the Governor's Mansion is very rich. As long as you give an order, not to mention eight million taels, even ten million taels, there is no problem...... Husband, you see, are you helping or not helping with this favor? ”

Wei Zheng didn't answer immediately, but shifted his gaze to Zhang Yan and asked, "Zhang Yan, do you think so too?" I really can't think of a way, I hope that from me, I will get eight million taels of silver to make up for this huge gap in the Department of Education? ”

Seeing that Zhang Yan didn't speak, she only responded with silence. The danger on Wei Zheng's face was quickly replaced by solemnity. Answered under the gaze of two pairs of puzzled eyes.

"If both of you have this kind of thinking, it proves that the two of you are not equipped to serve as the director and deputy director of the Department of Education......"

"If there is a little problem, I will ask your husband for silver...... Your husband and I are not silver makers. If you have any questions, please look for your husband, so why do I want you to serve as the director and deputy director of the Department of Education? ”

Le An's hopeful face turned pale directly under Wei Zheng's questioning and denial. Zhang Yan's face, although it was not pale, was not much better.

However, as the former queen, she has not been overwhelmed by Wei Zheng's words.

As soon as Wei Zheng finished speaking, he met Wei Zheng's sharp gaze and retorted loudly: "No, husband, we have the ability to ...... It's just that we've never solved this kind of problem...... Since you say so, husband, then we don't need silver. It's just that I hope my husband can guide us and help us think of another solution. ”

Hearing this, Wei Zheng's solemn facial expression directly relaxed.

replied to Zhang Yan: "If you can think like this, it proves that you haven't admitted defeat yet." In that case, I'll help you solve this problem. Whoever makes me your husband, I will not help you, who will help you. ”

Then, Wei Zheng directly met the eyes of the two and gave an astonishing answer.

"I know your situation, too. What I want to sue you is fifteen million taels of silver, which is a lot. As long as the province is saved, the silver will not be used up......"

"If I were the director of the Department of Education, building so many schools in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces at one time, maybe it would not even be less than five million taels of silver......"

"How is that possible...... Impossible, absolutely impossible......" As soon as Wei Zheng's voice fell, two voices full of incredulity sounded in the office.

Wei Zheng didn't hesitate for too long, and said directly......

"The reason why I say this is because in the huge provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, there are rich people who can contribute money to help the governor's palace build those schools. As for our Governor's Palace, all we need to pay is some good names and reasons. ”

"It costs a thousand taels of silver to build a school, and if anyone is willing to fund it, then the name of the school can be named after the sponsor. And set up a monument at the entrance of the school, and engrave the name of the sponsor on the stone tablet, so that future generations will remember it forever...... Do you think anyone would be willing to give money to help build the Governor's Palace? (To be continued......)