Dayan Fifty Dao

Chapter 41 Worry
Now the magistrate Mr. Liu was startled, and hurriedly said: "My lord, what are you doing?"

Li Mao said with a smile: "Master Liu, don't panic, the younger generation in the family is ignorant, and they have moved Master Liu's account books. We must not stand idly by.

Xiao Wang has already taught him a good lesson, but after thinking about it, he feels that Mr. Liu should be worried about this matter now. It's just that Xiao Wang's family is chilling, but he also thought of a modest effort. After all, Mr. Liu is a parent. For us ordinary people, I have to work hard, this is 30 taels of silver, maybe I can help you. "

Mr. Liu quickly waved his hand: "No way, no way, how can the prince's private property be handed over to the lower officials for disposal, not to mention that if the lower officials take it, wouldn't it be suspected of being corrupt? What's more, this is private money, not official money. You can’t keep it in the warehouse, and you can’t pay the errand, my lord, if you want to get it, you should take it back.”

When Li Mao heard about it, he became a bit concerned. It seems that Mr. Liu is definitely not a random corrupt person. At this time, he has some admiration for him. It might be a good thing to stay in Huainan.

So he said: "Master Liu, what's the matter? Isn't this private bank and official bank all silver? Besides, when the imperial court transfers money, doesn't Mr. Liu have to melt it into private bank first? I understand this. When the silver is in Mr. Liu's hands, There are thousands of ways to deal with it.

So don't go into details with me, let's talk about the storage, the money will be exchanged at the bank first, and the shortfall will be made up first, isn't this the storage?The common people don't care where your money comes from, they only look at whether your affairs are done or not? "

Mr. Liu was a little embarrassed: "That's what I said, but how can the lower officials take the prince's money?"

Li Mao said again: "I've said it all. It's our duty to be princes to help one side of the land. Don't say a lot, just accept it."

Do you want to say that Mr. Liu wants to accept it?From the looks of it, he really wanted to accept it. Maybe it was Li Ling who said that he was not capable and timid, so he really didn't dare to accept it. So Li Mao persuaded him for a long time, and Master Liu finally let go.

He asked again: "As the saying goes, you don't get paid for nothing, so what does the prince need to do?"

Li Mao smiled: "No, really not, one is to make amends, and the other is to make some merit. You know that I am a cultivator, and I pay attention to merit and blessing. If Mr. Liu really uses this money for the right Where it is used, it is Xiao Wang's blessing."

Saying that he politely declined Mr. Liu's farewell, and then left. Mr. Liu inside the house was both happy and panicked. He was afraid of being seen, so he wanted to close the door, but Li Mao, who had walked a few steps, turned back. Mr. Liu blushed. Red, said nervously: "Is there something else for the lord?"

Li Mao said: "Master Liu, I forgot to say that your people should be changed, especially those around you."

Mr. Liu didn't understand, but Li Mao didn't need to explain it so clearly. After he walked a hundred steps, he saw Mr. Liu closed the gate of the yard, and he moved the money by himself, 30 taels of silver. He couldn't even pull the cart, let alone him alone, but he insisted on sending a cart of silver to the treasury by himself.

Immediately afterwards, the accountant, treasury, master, and clerk were dismissed. Although he didn't understand Li Mao's meaning, he did everything according to his words.Since no one was guarding the treasury, he stood guard at the gate of the treasury all night, which made his heart tremble with fear.

After dawn, Ji Liubao reported that Xiaolinger and the others were really laughing, Li Mao doubted: "Little Linger, it's just such a useless person, are you sure you can use it in the future?"

Xiao Ling'er smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry, this person is really dull, but we can help him."

Li Mao was puzzled: "Help him?"

Little Ling'er nodded and said: "It's almost summer, the flood season is coming, the Huai River bursts its embankments, and the surrounding people are miserable, plus the upstream flood discharge, there is a vast ocean for millions of miles, but the workers The Ministry allocated too little funds to repair the embankment. What's more, the prince also suffered hundreds of acres of land due to disaster."

Li Mao smiled: "I think it's a fish pond."

But little Ling'er said: "But the tenants and the common people all depend on that little harvest."

Li Mao frowned slightly: "Little Ling'er, that would cost several million taels of silver? The yamen can't afford it, so should we pay it? We can do it too, but if someone who does good things gets a book because of this, we have to pay for it." It's a thankless job, are you sure you want to help him with this?"

Little Ling'er shook her head and said: "My lord, we definitely won't pay for it ourselves, but we can take the lead. The surrounding people have the money to contribute, and they are able to contribute. They don't need so much. In addition, the county government will contribute 30 taels." As a base, the imperial court allocates another part, and the squires make up a part. I calculated that 150 million taels is enough.

In addition to labor, materials and other expenses, there is no need to run on the spot, and it will be ready until the beginning of next year, so I think we can help a group. If this can be done, the surname Liu will definitely be promoted. If he makes a Wanmin Umbrella, maybe this person will be the prince's hands and feet in the future. "

Li Mao was stunned: "Little Ling'er, don't you plan all of this, and you asked me to give 30 taels of silver just for this?"

Little Ling'er smiled and said: "My lord, there is no need for us to give so much money to a worthless person. This is just to open a shop. What's the use of having a shop that can't sell anything?"

At this moment, Li Mao understood that she was cultivating her power.So I was going to go to the county magistrate Mr. Liu to talk about this matter, but Xiao Ling'er said: "No need, that person surnamed Liu will come to the door in person soon."

Sure enough, the little bell seemed to know how to count. The county magistrate surnamed Liu came at sunset, handed a memorial to Li Mao and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, look at the chaotic party in the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau. Can it be handled well?"

Li Mao returned the memorial and said: "This is all a matter in the yamen. It is useless to tell me. If the censor finds out and joins me in interfering with the government, then I will be in trouble." pour tea.

In fact, Lord Liu, the county magistrate, is not stupid. He has been uneasy after accepting Li Mao's money. This is obviously a test, but listening to what Li Mao said, it is not good to continue to test, and he got up and left.

Li Mao hurriedly said, "Lord Liu, it's almost summer."

The county magistrate Mr. Liu looked back at Li Maochang and sighed: "Yes, the flood season is coming soon, and I don't know if it will rain heavily this year."

Li Mao said with a smile: "It's like this every year, how can it be small, has the pension money for Chao arrived?"

Mr. Liu shook his head: "The Ministry of Industry only has a little money every year. There are so many states and counties, and it's not our turn. In my calculation, it's still 10,000+ taels. It's the sky. I'm raising food."

Li Mao said: "If there is no need to raise food, then Master Liu will not be so worried?"

(End of this chapter)