“…… The flood is ruthless, and Qing has seen a lot of joys and sorrows here, and he really doesn't want to see the lives ruined. Ran Qing is just a businessman, his ability is limited, donations from all over the country have long been exhausted, and the treasure money allocated by the imperial court is also a drop in the bucket......"

Yan Sui's letter was written very sincerely, telling his current predicament.

He discussed and borrowed money from Zhu Youning.

Although Yan Sui had many towns along the Yellow River, he had taxes in return for his lifetime. However, the money invested in building towns, dams, and supporting the people over the years has taken a long time to see the benefits, and to put it bluntly, it is not an immediate return on the investment.

Zhu Youning's index finger pointed at the table, thinking about Yan Sui's situation, he was worried about him.

In fact, Yan Sui has supported this year's autumn flood, which has already made her hate and admire. As early as when she was in the capital, she and Yan Sui discussed those things along the Yellow River, and Zhu Youning had long felt that Yan Sui's silver would be used up sooner or later.

Zhu Youning instructed the thrush to grind the ink, picked up the pen and wrote a reply, and ordered someone to send it to Yan Sui quickly, Zhu Youning called Dou Wanwan and explained a few words in her ear.

That night, Zhu Youning had dinner with Zhu Huating and Bai, and said with a smile: "Dad, mother, I have to go out recently." ”

Zhu Huating said in surprise: "Go out? Are you going to Hangzhou again? ”

Zhu Youning explained: "Ren Yibo sent a letter, saying that there was a shortage of funds for the construction of the embankment. Because I raised 400,000 taels of silver at the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce this time, didn't the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce get the approval of the saints, and I made friends with some businessmen from nearby state capitals. Ren Yibo means that he wants me to help run it. I thought that I would be fine, and that I had the ability to build the levee for the benefit of the people, so I agreed. ”

Bai Shi frowned when he heard this, and said disapprovingly: "Renyi Uncle is really, how can you do this as a girl." You've already done the courtesy, but the family hasn't been decided, so it's time to take care of it at home. ”

Zhu Youning smiled and said nothing, their cognition is different, Bai is an authentic ancient woman, she can't ask her to be the same as she thinks.

Zhu Youning only looked at Zhu Huating.

Zhu Huating stood up, stroked his short beard and said, "You are going to go out for a few days?" ”

"Why do you want more than a month."

"What time is it scheduled to leave?"

"I'm going to get ready first, the date of departure hasn't been decided yet, let's go out within a month."

Zhu Huating sighed: "What you did was a good thing. Daddy has your back. But when you go out, you have to take everyone with you, and you must pay attention to your own safety. ”

"Yes, Dad!" Zhu Youning was overjoyed, and his voice was a little higher.

After passing the Ming Road, Zhu Youning avoided people's eyes and ears the next day to supervise the acquisition.

At this time, the autumn grain has already been harvested.

"Tell the Yalang people that we don't want food, and let them continue to collect other daily necessities, such as ready-to-wear clothes, shoes and socks, quilts, knitted goods, tents, charcoal, etc., still as before, as much as they want."

Cai Yuanjie listened to Zhu Youning's instructions, nodded and said, "Got it." However, these things are not like grain, which can be delivered after harvesting, and those are all time-consuming. ”

"yes. It all takes time. Zhu Youning sighed and turned to chuckle.

The long construction period will slow down the speed of the tooth lang to turn back the funds, which will inevitably lead to a slower repayment.

The silver borrowed by the Zhu family, do they still want to expect it to be returned to their hands in half a month like before?

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Shangshui County, Kaifeng Prefecture.

When Yan Sui received Zhu Youning's reply, she was sitting with a thick fur collar and roasting the fire.

His slender fingers rubbed the letterhead with a faint ink fragrance, and read it carefully several times before he slowly folded the letter and instructed the Yan steward beside him.

"Immediately order to go down, transport the 300,000 taels of silver to Fuyang immediately, and hand it over to Miss Zhu secretly, remember, it must be delivered quickly, it must be delivered within half a month, and it must be done secretly."

Steward Yan was stunned.

"Uncle, didn't you write to Miss Zhu to discuss the matter of borrowing money? Why do you want to send all the remaining silver in your hand to Miss Zhu? ”

Yan Sui's handsome face, which had been tanned a lot, more determined and severe, and less delicate and elegant, showed the first inner smile in a few days, and the words he said made Steward Yan even more stunned.

"Miss Zhu said she was in urgent need."

"Urgent? What could be more urgent than you? If the money is not in place, next year's spring flood will ......"

"Uncle Yan doesn't have to be anxious." Yan Sui stood up, tightened her cloak, and said, "Miss Zhu said that she will do her best to deal with the spring flood, and she will also support the construction of the embankment in the future, and now this money is only for temporary use." ”

"You trust Miss Zhu so much? You are not afraid that Miss Zhu will not return the money borrowed to you, and when the embankment will collapse, it will not be fun! Although Steward Yan knew Zhu Youning's character, he was still worried.

Yan Sui shook her head and said, "She's not that kind of person. And she does things in a measured way. Go ahead, do as I say. By the way, I wrote a reply letter and ordered someone to send it quickly. ”

Yan Sui has already spoken, even if Steward Yan is worried, he can only go down.

The day after Zhu Youning received Yan Sui's reply, she informed her parents that she had prepared to go to Huzhou, and she had something to talk about with the people of the Huzhou Chamber of Commerce, and she would come back in about a month.

"Dad, don't worry, I have already arranged the manpower, and the eighth master of the Buddha will also go with me, and the safety can be guaranteed. It's just that what I went out to do, only you and my mother know, don't let the rest of the people know, especially the family. I'm afraid they'll stop me. ”

Zhu Huating nodded and said, "Don't worry, if someone asks, I will only say that you went out to play." ”

"What if they don't believe?" Zhu Youning asked with a smile.

Zhu Huating said: "Believe it or not." My family is doing the right thing. ”

Facing his father's trust, Zhu Youning's heart warmed like drinking a bowl of hot soup in winter. Everything was on the right track at home, so Zhu Youning said goodbye to his parents with peace of mind and went out to "play" with great fanfare.

It's just that they got out of Fuyang, changed their clothes, and the group dived back in batches.

Since then, Zhu Youning has lived with a group of subordinates in a grange on the outskirts of Fuyang County.

And those who knew her whereabouts, Cai Yuanjie was the only one left at this time. Even when Cai Yuanjie came to Qianzhuang to reply, he would carefully avoid people's eyes and ears on the road.

In mid-November, Yan Sui's 300,000 taels of silver were credited to the account.

Cai Yuanjie turned over the account book to Zhu Youning: "Look, the owner, although we have set aside 300,000 taels of silver, we have also used a lot of acquisition and access during this time. ”

Zhu Youning looked at the account book, Yan Sui's 300,000 taels plus the 100,000 taels she originally had left, which was enough to support what she had to do next.

Gently closing the account book, Zhu Youning said with a smile: "This time has been hard. After playing such a game of chess, Cai Da's shopkeeper actually understood it a long time ago, right? ”

Cai Yuanjie smiled and said, "I understand what the owner means. ”

Cai Yuanjie is very smart, and he has already guessed what Zhu Youning is going to do. Just keep your promises, don't ask or tell.

Zhu Youning said with a smile: "You can arrange for those people to go to the Zhu family's money village to get the silver." ”