The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 1047 Money

Hu Maoshen understood immediately, raised his wine glass and said in a loud voice: "This time, I was ordered to assist Mr. Gu in dealing with the disaster relief. I will ask for your help in the future! I would like to offer you a glass, thank you in advance!"

Everyone hurriedly said, dare not!dare not!Then they got up one after another, raised their glasses, and made a toast.

"Everyone, I am the official in charge of this disaster relief, and I still have a lot to rely on in the future. If I ask for something in the future, you can't shirk it! Come, let me offer you a cup, and I will do it first to respect you! "

Gu Chengyu groaned with a smile, raised the wine glass, and drank a glass first.

Seeing this, everyone had no choice but to stand up and give a toast in return, and they were polite.

Don't look at the flushed faces of these wealthy businessmen, but in fact they are clear in their hearts, and the master of today's banquet is here!
As soon as Gu Chengyu sat down, the smile on his face disappeared, and then changed into a frown.

He went on to say: "This flood in Changtian Mansion killed and injured more than [-] people. This is a tragedy that has never happened since the beginning of the dynasty. Even the emperor is heartbroken. Those people who died are really pitiful! Alas! Natural and man-made disasters, It can't be reversed by manpower. It's really heartbreaking, but there's nothing you can do about it!"

Gu Chengyu wiped the corners of his eyes with the handkerchief on the table, his expression was so heavy that everyone put down their wine glasses.

There was no sound in the hall at the moment, and everyone's expressions changed from red to mournful!
The corner of Hu Maoshen's mouth twitched, these people changed faces faster than those actors.

"So many people have died, and we are also very sad. Mr. Gu, don't be too sad, take care of yourself and arrange disaster relief!"

At this time, someone needs to answer the question, and this person is naturally the shopkeeper of Juxianglou.

"What Shopkeeper Zhan said is very true. I will definitely resettle the victims of the disaster. They cannot be left homeless, hungry, and sick. However, the imperial court also has difficulties with the imperial court. So far, the relief money has not yet been distributed. , but the victims can't wait."

Gu Chengyu's words were sincere, but his brows were furrowed, obviously worried about the disaster relief.

"My official went to see those victims every day, and found that they had already removed all the turf in a radius of ten miles. All of them were starving, pale and emaciated, and lifeless. I still remember their numb eyes, which is a bitter complaint to me. The incompetence of the official!"

Gu Chengyu's words showed his true feelings. He added a glass of wine for himself, and then drank it swig, as if this would relieve the guilt in his heart. In the eyes of others, it was a kind of catharsis for his own incompetence.

"How can this be Master Gu's incompetence? No one cares about natural disasters and man-made disasters! If the court doesn't allocate money, you are a clever woman who can't cook without rice! Don't blame yourself too much!"

Li Yuhuan, who was sitting in the corner on the other side, saw that Gu Chengyu was so lonely, he couldn't help persuading him.

At this moment, he felt that Mr. Gu was still inexperienced, and he was a good official who cared about the common people.

When Gu Chengyu heard it, hmm!This Li Yuhuan is very knowledgeable, and he answered the words well.

"Gu Shaoqing, there are more and more disaster victims, and the court can't allocate money. We have to figure out our own way! Although some of the victims have been sent to Yingnan Mansion before, they are still on the way now, but even if they went to Yingnan Mansion, that's not enough. Do we have to ask for food too? We can’t just ignore it, right? Besides, we don’t know if that little food can support them to go to Yingnan Mansion, alas!”

Hu Mao stroked his beard deeply, and sighed again!
"So I'm asking you all to come here for advice today? Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any good ideas?" Gu Chengyu asked everyone with a bitter face.

The veins on the foreheads of the merchants present twitched. What does this disaster relief have to do with them?
It would be considered as utterly benevolent for them not to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune. Isn't this the business of your court?Otherwise, what does the imperial court support you officials?

A tearful smile appeared on Xia Hongji's face, and he could tell that this imperial envoy was thinking of asking them to give money to relieve the disaster, right?

Think beautifully!Why do they want to give money for disaster relief?No one's money is blown by strong winds. Only a fool would agree to this kind of nonsense.

Besides, Gu Chengyu always fights against his family's chief assistant, why should he help an enemy who always trips up the family?His mind is still clear, not confused!
The other wealthy businessmen are not stupid either, they can see it naturally.Immediately, I felt that the fine nectar I drank before immediately became bitter and heartburning.

How much do you need for this disaster relief silver?Not a few!At least one hundred thousand taels, after all, there are so many victims!

Everyone in the room was a little restless, and the stool under their buttocks seemed to be pricked by needles.Someone tried to shrink to the side so that the imperial envoy could not see him.

Gu Chengyu naturally expected such a situation, how could it be so easy for these shrewd merchants to take money?
You just ask for money so empty-handed, how can someone give it to you?Businessmen value profits, so naturally they have to give enough benefits.

"Recently, the river embankment in Hangtianfu is leaking. I wonder if you have heard of it?" Gu Chengyu suddenly became serious and talked about the water leakage of the river embankment.

"Didn't you hear that it has been made up?" Master Wang asked suspiciously.

Gu Chengyu shook his head, then pointed to Duan Zhijie, "This is Mr. Duan, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry, who came to inspect the river embankment by the emperor's order. He knows the power of this, let him analyze it carefully for everyone."

Duan Zhijie nodded, "Yes! Your Excellency!"

"As you all know, the material of the embankment in Hangtian Mansion is the same as that in Changtian Mansion. If the water leaked a few days ago, if Master Yang hadn't led the people in the city to rush to repair the embankment, Hangtian Mansion would have followed in the footsteps of Changtian Mansion. Well, this is all thanks to Mr. Yang and the people in the city! After the two imperial envoys negotiated with the officials of our Ministry of Industry, Mr. Gu suggested that the downstream river water must be diverted and a part of it should be diverted, otherwise the river embankment of Hangtian Mansion will be completely destroyed. It can't stand the current rush of the river."

Duan Zhijie praised all the adults, and then said: "Master Gu has proposed a plan to divert the road. After discussing with you adults, he thinks it is very feasible. But today, the construction has not yet started. Why?"

"But no money?" The shopkeeper Zhan rolled his eyes, and he quickly answered the question when his chance to express himself had come.

Gu Chengyu glanced at him approvingly, expressing that he was very satisfied with Shopkeeper Zhan's cooperation.

"Exactly! It's because there is no money. In fact, this diversion is for the people of Hangtian Mansion, and you will benefit from it in the future. You all know whether the imperial court is strict in taxes every year. It is because the imperial court is soft-hearted and can't bear to increase the tax. , That's why the finances are so stretched. Ladies and gentlemen, now that Hangtian Mansion is in crisis, I believe that you will all contribute to the court and your own homeland."

Gu Chengyu sees that the time is coming, why don't you hurry up and pick up the conversation?
After saying this, the table fell completely silent.

(End of this chapter)