Gou writes entries in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 27 Fundraising
"Since it's a misunderstanding, why bother bothering our brothers in the military to investigate."

Shen Fu smiled sarcastically. As a merchant, he was better at observing words and emotions than others.

As soon as he rolled his eyes, he knew what Liu Xuan meant and continued:

"How about this? I will give back all the money Zhu Ting used to buy rice. What do you think, Magistrate Liu?"

Liu Xuan raised the corner of his mouth,
"This isn't appropriate. I can't return the rice to you, it's all eaten by the refugees."

"Hi, no need." Seeing Liu Xuan relent, Shen Fu waved his hand.
"As a wealthy family in Huaiyin County, it is our duty to help the refugees."

After that, he turned to Qin Li and said,

"Qin Taigong also set up a relief point at that time to distribute rice to the refugees, right Qin Taigong?"

Qin Taigong rolled his eyes at Shen Fu helplessly,
"Ah yes yes yes."

But there was a burst of curse in my heart,
Why did this guy pull himself up and let me hide quietly?
Look at Liu Xuan like this, why don't you take the opportunity to jerk me off?

Sure enough, Liu Xuan had already turned to him with a smile.

"Mr. Shen is right. Qin Taigong distributes rice to the refugees. It can be considered a great act of charity. Don't forget to record it in the county annals when the time comes."

"As for this county, even though it has lost a lot of money because of hoarding rice, let's just treat it as cutting meat to help the refugees."

Qin Li listened to Liu Xuan complaining in front of him and scolded Shen Fu eight hundred times in his heart.

You are from a wealthy merchant family and spend tens of thousands of taels of silver to buy rice to help the refugees and honor your ancestors.

You want me, the great Grand Duke of Qin, to serve as a volunteer and be included in the county annals, so that I won’t be laughed to death if I tell the truth?

"Ahem, County Magistrate Liu is willing to put himself in danger for the people of Huaiyin, how can he let you disperse the wealth? Well, the old man donated 5 taels of silver to the Qin family to make up for the county government's losses. It should be regarded as aiding the refugees. "

"Very good!" Liu Xuan clapped his hands and felt happy.

When you have an army in hand, you will be tough when speaking.
"In this case, I propose that a merit monument be built for the good deeds of Qin Taigong and Shen Gong for the people of Huaiyin County to admire. Liniang, you will do it tomorrow. The merit monument must be made luxurious and eye-catching to highlight the kindness of the Dukes. .”

"Oh, by the way," Liu Xuan said, turning to Li Lin and asking, "Does General Li also want to leave his name on this merit monument?"

"Ah?" Li Lin was drinking tea with his head down, and suddenly he was cueed, and his heart was filled with ten thousand grass and mud horses galloping,
The three major aristocratic families are all here, how do you ask me to refuse?Is it easy for a military family to make some money?

"Well, for such a good deed, my Li family should also donate 3 taels of silver."

The three of them were so pinched that they had no choice but to pay the money and give in.

Liu Xuan laughed and raised his tea cup.
"Three of you are worthy of being highly respected celebrities in Huaiyin City. As such, I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Huaiyin. Come and toast you."

The three of them drank the tens of thousands of taels of tea with a grimace.
I just want to say goodbye quickly.

But I heard Liu Xuan put down his tea cup and continued:

"Come on, let's continue. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Shen Fu and Li Lin stood up at the same time and bowed,

"No more, no more. We already know enough about Magistrate Liu, so let's go back and compile the county annals."

"Okay, since there is no problem, the county just remembered that there is one more small matter to bother you three."

Liu Xuan put his hands behind his back and said directly without waiting for the three people to ask,

"The erection of this merit monument is a big deal. I'd like you three to go back and publicize it to other aristocratic families in the county. If you want to leave your name on this merit monument, you can register the specific amount at the county government office within three days."

"You can rest assured that the county will erect a monument to announce the use of the donated money."

When the three of them heard this, they finally felt relieved and even had some psychological balance.

Finally, the three of them were not caught.

With the county magistrate speaking out, no one from other aristocratic families would have an easy time.

Thinking of this, the three of them felt much better and hurriedly left the county government office.

The three largest family bosses in Huaiyin County came forward to lobby.

The three of them were the biggest donors, and other families followed suit.

One is to give face to the three big bosses, and the other is to make a good relationship with Liu Xuan.

This newly appointed county magistrate killed thousands of people before he could become the county magistrate.

Who knows whether he is erecting a merit monument or a certificate of merit.

Spending money to save your life is the first priority.

All of a sudden, all the aristocratic families in Huaiyin City came to donate.

By the time the monument was erected, more than 20 taels of silver had been raised.

The treasury was immediately filled.

Liu Xuan also kept his word. Three days later, a merit monument several meters high was erected in the square in front of the county government.

The names of the three big guys are clearly at the top.

Liu Xuan also specially praised the three big men in a grand manner to the people who came to watch.

It is said that they are doing this for the welfare of the people in Huaiyin and the newly arrived refugees.
He took the initiative to donate a huge amount of money and actively organized other aristocratic families to join in this grand event.
They are true gentlemen and the conscience of Huaiyin.

It was the first time for the people below to see such a good thing, and their impression of the three bosses was greatly changed.

Many people even took the initiative to bow in front of the three people and thank them.

Qin Li, Shen Fu, and Li Lin were arranged in position C to receive the people's thanksgiving gifts.
Vanity is greatly satisfied,

I no longer have any dissatisfaction with donating money.

I even want to donate a little more.

Because Liu Xuan did what he said and did not pocket the silver he received.
Instead, it is used for urban construction and improvement of people’s livelihood.
Various construction projects and budgets are clearly written on the merit monument.

The three people's impression of Liu Xuan changed greatly, and they began to be convinced.

Only two days have passed since the day the monument was erected.
Liu Xuan took Zhao Liniang to the Shen family to find Shen Fu.

Shen Fu personally went to the door to greet him, and respectfully welcomed Liu Xuan into the living room.

"Mr. Liu came to visit in person, and Shen was very happy."

Liu Xuan got straight to the point,
"I came to Mr. Shen to ask for your help with something."

"If Magistrate Liu has any errands, please send me to the government office."

Liu Xuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Shen is also a famous person in Huaiyin. How can I send you around at will? I am here to discuss cooperation with you."

"Please speak, Magistrate Liu." As soon as Shen Fu heard the cooperation, he immediately became professional and sat down to listen.

"I know Mr. Shen comes from a family of merchants. For matters such as purchasing and transporting goods, you are the most suitable person."

Shen Fu nodded, with a bit of pride,

"Shen doesn't dare to say anything else. He still has some experience in business dealings, purchasing and selling goods. But County Magistrate Liu wants to purchase goods?"

"Yes, although the situation in Huaiyin County is stable these days, there is nothing wrong with taking precautions."

"I plan to store some wartime supplies in advance, mainly food, herbs, cloth, etc. Of course, if you have channels to purchase weapons and armor, that would be better. You can purchase them for me. As long as they are not higher than the market price, I will buy them all. acquisition.”

"We will purchase 10 taels of silver in advance," Liu Xuan said and said to Zhao Liniang, "Liniang, give the prepared purchase order to Mr. Shen."

Shen Fu took the order and read it carefully, then nodded.

"No problem, these goods are handled by my Shen family."

"Can we also buy weapons and armor?" Liu Xuan was a little surprised. These things are government-owned and private sales are strictly prohibited.

Shen Fu chuckled,
"In this current situation, what can't you buy if you have money? Besides, County Magistrate Liu wants it, so it's considered an official transaction, no problem."

(End of this chapter)