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

Chapter 1048
Some merchants cursed in their hearts, sure enough!There is no good feast!

This is not something that can be done with a few hundred taels or a few thousand taels, it must be more than ten thousand taels!So everyone became a quail, and no one dared to say more.

At this time, it was the turn of the shopkeeper Zhan to step in. "Of course we understand the difficulties of the court. Not to mention the hard times for the victims, it is not conducive to the stability of the city, and it has also caused a lot of trouble to the people in the city."

After the shopkeeper Zhan finished speaking, he stood up and said with a solemn expression: "Before the old man came, the boss explained that he wanted to help the victims, but he didn't have so much energy. I can't do it by myself, so why don't I give the money to you?" Your lords, you can put the benefits into the hands of the victims. Your lords worry about the country and the people, and we ordinary people are also willing to do our part."

Speaking of this, Shopkeeper Zhan suddenly stopped, causing everyone present to look at him with bright eyes.

What's the meaning?Is Juxianglou going to donate money?

Even Xia Hongji looked over in astonishment, how confident is Juxianglou?Is this intended to win a good name, or to climb up to the imperial envoy?
"Our Juxianglou in Hangtianfu is the first to throw bricks to attract jade, and is willing to donate 3 taels of silver!" The shopkeeper proudly looked down on the audience, his eyes were full of sarcasm.

"Okay!" Gu Chengyu jumped up, looking at the shopkeeper Zhan with excitement.

"Shopkeeper Zhan and your boss are deeply aware of the righteousness. They are anxious about the urgent needs of the court and suffer the sufferings of the people. Juxianglou has done its best for the court and relieved the urgent needs of the court and the victims. I will definitely take this matter to heaven , Your Majesty, please reward me!"

Shopkeeper Zhan coughed lightly, "Cough! Your lord is serious, we are all citizens of Dayan. Only when the imperial court is stable can we live and work in peace and contentment!"

well?Isn't it all your money, master?It's good that you don't feel sorry for yourself.

In fact, the treasurer Zhan is really in pain, 3 taels of silver!Their master is really willing!
And the master said that not only the restaurant in Hangtian Mansion donated 3 taels, but even the restaurant in Yingnan Mansion would donate 3 taels.

When he first heard it, he was shocked by his master's generosity.

Everyone present couldn't help but be moved when they heard that they were able to listen to Datian.

This was personally praised by the emperor!Who would dare not give them face when doing business in the future?

Not to mention being valued by the royal family, it is very possible to become a royal merchant.

Hu Mao looked over with deep pupils, 3 taels?So generous?
"Shopkeeper Zhan, your boss is indeed a kind person!"

Xia Hongji almost choked on his own saliva, 3 taels?Juxianglou is really worth it!
It seems that Juxianglou has earned a lot of money over the years, otherwise the 3 taels would not have been said so easily.

Xia Hongji couldn't help but feel jealous, this Juxiang Building is really a cornucopia.

But there was something more troubling to him. Of all the wealthy businessmen present, they were naturally headed by the Xia clan.

Even Juxianglou has expressed their opinion, if their Xia family still shrinks their necks, it will be unreasonable.

Besides, they are members of Xia Shoufu's clan, if they are really stubborn, wouldn't they lose Xia Shoufu's face?If word spread, their Xia clan would also be ridiculed.

Not only did they get it, but they had to get it much more than Juxianglou, because they couldn't afford to lose face.

Xia Hongji suddenly felt his teeth aching, this Gu Chengyu recruited so many wealthy businessmen today, maybe it was just this idea?

Could it be that Juxianglou colluded with Gu Chengyu to blackmail their money?Anyway, no one will track down whether Juxianglou has given money or not.

Xia Hongji suddenly felt that Juxianglou and Gu Chengyu's intentions were extremely sinister. Is this an empty-handed white wolf?
Thinking about it this way, Xia Hongji immediately felt that he was the truth when he saw the two of them singing together like this, otherwise why did Shopkeeper Zhan express his attitude so positively just now?
These two must be tricky!

"Treasurer Zhan! You Juxianglou are really generous! You can take 3 taels of silver, which shows that you have made a lot of money on weekdays! It's just pitiful for those of us whose business is not going well and are struggling. Power, not that much money, right?"

Xia Hongji believed that there was something shameful between the two of them, and naturally he didn't want to be taken advantage of, so he sarcastically said.

Shopkeeper Zhan turned his head and looked at him contemptuously, "Our business in Juxianglou is indeed good, but the 3 taels of silver were transferred from various state capitals. To be honest, no one's money was brought by strong winds, it was all obtained through legal means. But our boss sees the plight of the victims, how can we sit idly by? The boss believes that if you are rich, you will benefit the world, and if you are poor, you will be alone. He should not stay out of such a major event as disaster relief after a flood."

"A good one can help the world, but a poor one can benefit the world alone! Your master's awareness is good, and I am deeply impressed!"

Gu Chengyu looked uplifted, his face full of admiration.

When Shopkeeper Zhan mentioned that he earned it by legitimate means, he also looked at Xia Hongji intentionally or unintentionally, making Xia Hongji's face turn blue and red with anger.

"Your Excellency is absurd, but the boss is indeed a kind person."

Shopkeeper Zhan cast a contemptuous glance at Xia Hongji, then turned his head to look at Gu Chengyu without blushing, and praised himself solemnly. Doesn't this feel too out of character?
How can anyone boast so much about themselves?He heard his master praise him several times today.

Xia Hongji watched coldly. Everyone present was ready to move. They were weighing the pros and cons. Should they donate or not?
How much to donate, is it considered a loss of face, and can be praised by the emperor?
"Haha! In fact, the old man came prepared, and our boss has long wanted to do our best. Even if the imperial envoy doesn't mention this matter today, the boss has to order the old man to offer this heart!"

Then, Shopkeeper Zhan took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket, "Here are all 1000 taels of silver bills, totaling 3 taels, please ask someone to count them."

For Juxianglou to be so straightforward, everyone present was stunned.Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper Zhan even brought the bank notes, isn't this too positive?
Could it be that their Juxianglou burned too much money?This is 3 taels!

Gu Chengyu nodded towards the magistrate Yang, "Master Yang! As the magistrate of Hangtianfu, you are duty-bound to take care of the money. All future expenses must be accounted for, and every transaction must be clear!"

Gu Chengyu had already considered it before, 3 taels is not too much, but it is not too much.

It wasn't that he was stingy and refused to take more, but that if he took too much, not only would he be taken for a ride, but he would not get well.

You want to!The imperial court is very poor now.You, the owner of a restaurant, are so rich, isn't this a ready-made fat sheep?
If those officials in the court were jealous and even watched by the emperor, would his restaurant still be able to run smoothly?
Although 3 taels of silver is a lot, it is still within the range accepted by everyone.

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(End of this chapter)