Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Except for a few people close to Fang Zheng.

The jaws of the rest of the people had almost dropped to the ground.

Fang Zheng, are you even human? You'll do anything to get ahead, even targeting people's ancestral graves!?

Those are their ancestors!! There's a limit to how low you can go! !

Damn it, does someone like you deserve to be an official of the imperial court?

The reactions of the crowd were all within Fang Zheng's expectations, but he had an explanation ready.

Facing the crowd, he said, "Everyone, what I said earlier was just a joke. After all, we are all civilized and moral people, especially me, Fang Zheng. How could I do such a thing?"

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Everyone cast doubtful glances.

Civilized and moral? What does that have to do with you?

Guo Tianyang kept clicking his tongue in his heart, thinking, 'I've seen a lot in my years, but a pervert like you is a first.'

You must never enter the palace...'

Your Majesty, in fact, before deciding on this matter, I discussed it with the merchants, and everyone agreed very readily.

The reason is none other than the fact that this school will produce countless talents in the future, who will go to the court and to various places.

The merchants are nominally doing it for education, but in essence, they are investing in the future.

Of course, there's also the vanity aspect, but Fang Zheng didn't mention it.

Those big merchants were so happy they could fly when they heard that they could have their ancestors' memorial tablets placed in the school for the scholars to worship every day.

They were even afraid of missing out on this opportunity.

Snatching memorial tablets? Of course, Fang Zheng wouldn't snatch them, that was just a primal impulse!

After the impulse, of course, he had to sit down and continue chatting. The four honorary principal positions were eventually sold for a price of four thousand taels.

This money was successfully turned into the school's food expenses.

As for the reactions of these people, Fang Zheng inwardly disdained them.

We're all in the same game, what's with pretending to be pure little lambs after reading a few more books?

Once it comes to fundamental interests, the hearts of these people in the court are darker than anyone else's.

You can't even see where the bottom line is with a telescope.

And they dare to look down on me, the moral gentleman Fang Zheng?

I could have directly confiscated their homes, but I still sat down and talked to them about cooperation and win-win... Everyone doesn't know how happy and satisfied they are.

Of course, there are other reasons besides this.

The merchants played an important role in this disaster relief, and the merchants in the city also wanted to take this opportunity to make some noise and let the court take a look.

They are also a part of my Great Jing and have contributed to the country and the family.

So... I think that even if these four families withdraw their investment in the future, there will be subsequent merchants willing to join.

It depends on how the officials in charge at that time cooperate with the merchants.

After listening, Emperor Jing couldn't help but praise, "Fang Qing is far-sighted. I didn't expect that you would even think about what will happen after you leave."

Fang Zheng replied quickly, "Your Majesty, this is only a part of it. There is still a large number of disaster victims who will eventually return home."

I already have an idea in my mind, but it's a big deal and still needs Your Majesty's holy decision.

"Haha, good! Don't rush, we've seen enough here, let's go into the city first."

Du Shun swallowed a mouthful of bitter water, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

The gap... why is there such a big gap between people?

This kid clearly doesn't do any real work, just talks nonsense.

Can there be good results from colluding with merchants? Even if you can fool them for a while, who can say what will happen in the future?

You say it nicely, but everything is just conjecture!

The school is such a big deal, won't the scholars taught in Jianjiang in the future be full of the smell of copper, only speaking for the merchants?

It's hateful that Your Majesty was actually fooled like this.

Or... should I stop being human too?

Du Shun's mind was filled with thoughts, and unconsciously, he had already followed the crowd to the vicinity of the city gate.

Fang Zheng took two steps back.

He waved to Tian Yi.

With a "boom", the band arranged on the city gate tower began to play together!

A twisted version of Ode to Joy by Fang Duofen was played. Although it only had the climax part, and the instruments didn't match at all!

But overall, it was close enough! It had that vibe!

Countless ribbons and flowers flew down from the city gate tower with the music, creating a rain of petals and ribbons.

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Emperor Jing had finished looking at the dormitory area and the school, and he was in a great mood! He turned his head and glanced at Fang Zheng with a smile that was not a smile.

You little brat, you even have new tricks?

As the rain of petals continued to fall, a large group of pigeons fluttered out of the city gate.

Their wings were painted in various colors.

Each pigeon's two small, thin legs were also tied with two red streamers.

Writing words such as "Longevity without bounds, the country is forever solid."

Damn it! ! !

Everyone was completely dumbfounded at this moment.

Zheng Qiao looked at Fang Zheng and suddenly felt a heartache that he couldn't extricate himself from.

Monster! ! Are you even a subject?

Are you putting on a magic show here? Is flattering now so unscrupulous to this point?

太子, 太子 跟 着 他 该 如何 是 好 ! ! ?

Guo Tianyang looked at the colorful pigeons flying all over the sky with streamers and suddenly smiled miserably.

Looking at His Majesty's expression, he was broken again.

I've worked hard all my life, but I haven't succeeded a few times...

Let it be.

I can't catch up in this life.

Fang Zheng was also quite satisfied with this effect.

But he felt a slight regret in his heart.

Tsk, these tricks were used too early, I hope I won't be sent out again in the future.

New programs are not easy to come up with.

Then Fang Zheng leaned close to Emperor Jing: "Your Majesty, please enter the city!"

Emperor Jing's face was slightly red, and he coughed awkwardly: "Cough, nonsense! I just said you were steady, don't do it again in the future."

Fang Zheng grinned.

Got it! I'll still do it in the future!

Entering the city, two rows of merchants standing neatly immediately knelt down.

Each of them was excited, shouting in unison: "We commoners, kowtow to Your Majesty!"

Then they kowtowed neatly.

Fang Zheng didn't originally plan to arrange this link, some things are too much, playing too much will change the taste, and the intensity is not easy to grasp.

But in order to improve the workers' meals, he specifically held a meeting with some small merchants.

The exchange condition was nothing else, just to give them a formal opportunity to take a look at the emperor.

Seeing the emperor, Fang Zheng didn't think anything of it, after all, he could see him at any time, and even Emperor Jing had invited him to dinner a few times.

But this kind of thing, placed in the hearts of ordinary people, has a completely different meaning.

Being able to see the current emperor is a lifetime of bragging rights!

Saying it out loud also brings glory to the family's face!

Spending more money is worth it!

Sure enough, as he expected, Emperor Jing was obviously not very satisfied with this link, he just said faintly, "Rise," and then let the merchants disperse.

Then he turned to the accompanying courtiers behind him and said, "You all disperse, go and take a look at various places in the city, and learn from it! I have something to talk to Fang Qing about."

Everyone immediately dispersed upon hearing this, especially Li Yuanzhao, who had disappeared in a puff of smoke, leaving only Guo Tianyang still standing in place to accompany him.

Everyone had only one thought in their minds, quickly leave this flatterer, I'm afraid I'll get a sty in my eye if I look at him more!

Listening to Emperor Jing saying this, Fang Zheng was very surprised.

Looking for me for a private chat? Is there something big to say!

Could it be... that my affair with the princess has been discovered by His Majesty?!