I actually timetraveled and became the richest woman

Chapter 97
"No, I think it's too much. With a wave of your hand, it's 10 taels. 10 taels is a sky-high price for everyone. Even Lin Ziye, your business partner, can't get so much at once. The big tree attracts the wind, let's keep a low profile."

Mu Chuqian thought about it, now that his wife's career has just started, and the emperor's policy of relaxing business has just begun.

Zeng Xiaoxiao was one of the first beneficiaries.

If he made such a shocking act all at once, it would inevitably shock the court and arouse the jealousy of villains.

"You're right. In that case, I'll donate 8 taels. The remaining [-] taels will be used to buy supplies and donated in the name of the people of the imperial city to the victims of the Yellow River disaster, so that everyone will have no objections."

"I think so too."

That's exactly what Mu Chuqian thought in his heart.

"In that case, let's do it this way."

Zeng Xiaoxiao said.

"One more thing, how do you plan to raise these silver taels?"

Zeng Xiaoxiao asked.

Having said that, Mu Chuqian frowned tightly.

"I plan to ask rich businessmen and officials who have money to donate money."

Mu Chuqian said.

"Your method is very good. The weather in Yunqi Kingdom has been good these years, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. These people must have a lot of money in their hands."

Zeng Xiaoxiao said in agreement.

"It's just, haven't you considered the people in the imperial city?"

"People in the imperial city?"

"Yeah, you always want to get rich people to donate money, but have you ever thought that asking for money from those people is tantamount to pulling teeth out of a tiger's mouth. Not only will it worsen your relationship with them, but it will also make your relationship worse. You have lost a lot of supporters. At that time, most of the people in the court will turn against you. Those who still support you are nothing more than some honest adults.”

Zeng Xiaoxiao's words awakened the dreamer, which shocked Mu Chuqian greatly.

He has been thinking about how to get more fundraising.

But never considered this issue.

He has even calculated in his mind how much silver taels he will ask which adults to pay.

"So, Father is examining how we handle our relationship with the officials?" Mu Chuqian asked.

"This is likely to be the case. After all, the emperor has been in power for more than 20 years. How could you two inexperienced people do this kind of disaster relief?"

Zeng Xiaoxiao said again with certainty.

"Since we can't directly ask them for money, what should we do?"

Mu Chuqian asked.

"Have you ever thought about it. Those who are officials in the court all want to make their official positions bigger and bigger. If they know that donations can make them get promoted and make money, will they donate more?"

Zeng Xiaoxiao gave Mu Chuqian a look.

"Father will not allow me to do this. He absolutely does not allow this kind of behavior of buying an official. There was an official who was like this before, and was shown by the father on the street."

Mu Chuqian looked terrified and refused repeatedly.

"What are you afraid of? We don't make promises to anyone. There is no buying and selling of official titles. You can even talk about this proposal with the emperor, and the emperor will definitely appreciate you."

"Then what do you mean?"

Mu Chuqian was a little suspicious.

He started to get confused.

"You can choose one of the people who are going to be promoted, and ask him to donate more, and then the imperial decree will come. In this way, people in the entire Yunqi Kingdom will think that it is because of his donation that the emperor asked him to be promoted."

"Then what if some people are not promoted? Isn't it very resentful?" Mu Chuqian asked.

"The emperor has not promised, so these problems do not exist."

Mu Chuqian suddenly realized, and admired Zeng Xiaoxiao even more.

"If you get a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for?"

Mu Chuqian sighed.

The two made up their minds and decided to go to the palace to meet the emperor.
Zeng Xiaoxiao continued to be busy with her own affairs.

"Qian'er, you have really grown up."

The emperor looked at Mu Chuqian with satisfaction, his face was very satisfied.

"This morning, your elder brother came here and told his thoughts. He wanted the rich businessmen to contribute. But he didn't mention the officials' donations. But you think much farther than him, It seems that I am not mistaken about you, you are worthy of the important responsibility."

"Father, my son just thinks that if everyone contributes, the flood in the Yellow River will be resolved immediately. If the entire Yunqi Kingdom can work together to do one thing well , then we can face any difficulty.”

Mu Chuqian lowered his head and continued.

"Is this what you thought? Or did your teacher teach you?"

The emperor was very shocked.

He was slightly taken aback by the emperor's question.

"Of course it's my son's own idea."

"Good! Good!"

The emperor clapped his hands and said.

"What's wrong? Father?"

"It's okay, it's okay, Qian'er, you've really grown up."

The emperor affirmed Mu Chuqian.

"Then just go ahead and do it! Just use three days as a deadline and see who can do better, you or Cong'er."

"By the way, father, there is one more thing I want to ask you."

"What's the matter?"

the emperor asked.

"Most of the officials in the DPRK and China are not as rich as rich businessmen. Many people, even if their families are wealthy, would not be willing to donate money. So, my son thought of a way."

"any solution?"

The emperor couldn't help looking forward to it.

"Father, you must first forgive my son's innocence, otherwise I dare not say anything."

"Oh? A secret?"

The emperor laughed.

"No, Erchen is afraid that if you say it, you will be angry."

"Okay! Then I will forgive you for your innocence."

The emperor said briskly.

Even though he got the emperor's guarantee, Mu Chuqian still dared not speak up.

"Hurry up, if you don't tell me, I will punish you."

The emperor joked.

"My son said."

"My son is thinking, aren't you planning to promote Mr. Lu to a third-rank official recently? So I think, let Mr. Lu donate more, and then you will make an order to promote Mr. Lu. Then everyone will think that it is because of Mr. Lu. Only when adults do more good deeds will they be promoted."

"You want to make everyone think that if you donate more money, you will be promoted?"

The emperor no longer had the smiling face just now, but asked Mu Chuqian coldly.

Seeing the emperor's complexion changed drastically, Mu Chuqian also became nervous.

"Yes…"

Mu Chuqian answered boldly.

"Did you know that if you do this, the consequences are very dangerous?"

"My son knows."

"If you do this, others will think that the court is openly buying and selling officials."

The emperor calmed down, and spoke patiently to Mu Chuqian.

He has high hopes for Mu Chuqian, and he doesn't want Mu Chuqian to go this way.

"Father, as long as we don't directly explain it, it's nothing. Besides, it's what every official should do to benefit the people. Now that the Yellow River is flooded, it's time for them to contribute."

"Raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a short time is the reason."

Seeing the emperor's hesitation, Mu Chuqian felt a little hopeful.

If the emperor felt that it was not possible, he would not hesitate like this.

"Father, the national treasury is empty. We have been hiding wealth from the people. Those officials are all plump. The silver on their bodies was bestowed by you, Father. Now that the country is in trouble, they must come out to help."

Mu Chuqian's sincere words moved the emperor even more.

However, he had some concerns.

"This matter, I should not come forward."

"How about this, I entrust you with the right to appoint and remove officials during the Yellow River flood period, and you go to deal with this matter."

The emperor patted his head and said.

Mu Chuqian was speechless.

This father is too deceitful.

Let yourself be the backer.

But this matter was also made by himself.Since you're going to take the blame, let's do it thoroughly!
(End of this chapter)