Red Mansion: Taming the Overlord

In the end, Xue Pan took the initiative to take over this matter.

Even though Zhao Ziyi may soon become his brother-in-law, Xue Pan still dislikes him, and secretly guards against him, unwilling to let Bo Yang get in touch with him more.

Bo Yang also felt that it was safer for him to come forward than himself - after all, he was the head of the Xue family, and with him standing behind Daiyu, it was natural for others to look up to him.Although it's not like the county king would judge people by their family background, but this matter is very involved, so it may not cause other surprises.

For example, if this list is taken out, no one will believe that all the property of the Lin family has been donated. Judging by human nature, it is normal to keep a part for oneself as the foundation of one's life.Moreover, they would also suspect that what was given out only accounted for a small part. After all, there are few high-minded people in this world. If it weren't for that they have more, how could they be willing to take it out?At that time, Daiyu is an orphan but carries a huge inheritance, which will inevitably attract coveted people.

It would be much better if Xue Pan stood up for her and dealt with the county king.

Xue Pan brought this list, and after seeing Zhao Ziyi, he didn't immediately get to the point, but first discussed current affairs, and then changed the topic to this winter's heavy snow.

Although the eldest princess is the emperor's favorite daughter, it can be seen from the close relationship between Zhao Ziyi and Lin Qi that they are on the side of the new emperor.So when this matter was brought up, Zhao Ziyi was also worried, "Officials in the court will only talk about righteousness and ask His Majesty to help the disaster, and ask where the disaster money comes from, and they don't say a word. They are nothing more than reading His Majesty's words." There is still some money in Curry, I just want to dig it out, it's really hateful!"

"However, the state treasury is like this, and everyone knows that there is no other way." Xue Pan said, "Relief is the most important thing."

Zhao Ziyi's face was still unfair, yes, this country is His Majesty's country, those courtiers are just stealing and playing tricks, pushing the matter away, in the end, His Majesty probably will inevitably have to take out the money.

Recently, he has gotten closer to Xue's family, and he has long regarded it as a family, and has been in contact with Xue Pan a lot, but he feels that this future uncle is not as bad as the rumors say, on the contrary, he has his own insights on many things, very thorough .So he didn't hide Xue Pan at this moment, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty has been on the throne for several years. Because the emperor still lives in the Taiji Hall, he didn't dare to disturb him, so he always handles political affairs in Jianzhang Palace. Brother Shi has never seen it. The palace has been vacant for decades, although it has been repaired from time to time, it is still somewhat damaged and dilapidated, how can it be the emperor's residence? However, after talking about repairing the palace for a few years, it was easy to raise some money, but these people are thinking about it!"

Jianzhang Palace was originally the place where the prince governed. It was only used when the emperor was in power. Later, the prince became increasingly domineering and slack in government affairs, so it was abandoned.When the crown prince is deposed, no one here will care about it.Even if it is repaired on weekdays, it is mostly a false story.

Therefore, at the beginning of today's ascension to the throne, although it has been tidied up, the palace still looks very poor.

Of course, at that time and today, it was not a bad idea to show one's filial piety, so living here is quite peaceful.However, the more he was like this, the courtiers close to him felt unbearable.The master humiliated his ministers to death, and the majestic son of heaven still has to be tortured like this. Wouldn't it make the ministers feel ashamed?

Xue Pan was also slightly moved when he heard the words, "It is often heard that after ascending the throne, he respects the virtuous and the corporal, benevolently governs and loves the people, it is true!" After saying a few words of loyalty, seeing that Zhao Ziyi was satisfied, he said, "Actually, this matter is easier said than done. Difficult but not too difficult."

"Oh?" Zhao Ziyi really fell for it.

Xue Pan said, "Nowadays, the world is peaceful and the people are happy. It's just a small natural disaster. What is there to be afraid of? Your Majesty's worries are nothing more than constraints. Why don't you jump out of these frameworks and stop dealing with those ministers who don't care about you?" Find another way, and this matter will be solved.”

He said and pointed to himself, "I'm not afraid of the prince's jokes. Although my Xue family is a merchant, it was only because my ancestors had an old relationship with the Tai/ancestor. I don’t dare to underestimate my family, and I come and go frequently. Every time I think of this, there is no one in my Xue family who is not proud of it.”

"I've heard of that too." Zhao Ziyi smiled, "Jia Shiwang Xue's four major families are among them, which shows that the Xue family is very rich."

Xue Pan said shamelessly, "It's all in the past. I'm a rich man. Since the family business was handed over to me, it has gone from bad to worse, but I just want to maintain a decent face."——Not to mention this, I just want to say, scholars, farmers, businessmen, businessmen I am at the bottom of the ranks, but I have the same heart to do my best for the country. Back then, my ancestors raised their family’s wealth to support me. Although I don’t have the courage now, I should do something to help this winter’s snow disaster. That’s how I am worthy of this royal businessman. name."

Although he didn't say it clearly, how could Zhao Ziyi not understand when he heard this?Immediately his eyes lit up, and he grabbed his arm and said, "Wonderful! Sure enough, he found another way! Brother Shi is so talented and worried about state affairs, I am ashamed to wait!"

Those courtiers couldn't please, so they simply bypassed them and directly asked the merchants to donate relief materials, and then the court rewarded them.This method is not surprising, but before being trapped in the situation in front of him, it was just blinding his eyes.Now that the leaf is brushed away, I suddenly feel refreshed.

Merchants have money, so they urgently need social status. For this reason, many merchants will associate with officials' families.In fact, the relationship between the Xue family and the other three major families is almost the same.But how can this compare to the commendation decreed by His Majesty and the court?So as long as the news gets out, there will naturally be rich merchants and wealthy Jia who will generously donate their money.And what the imperial court pays may even be a harmless false name like "Imperial Merchant".

Only then did Xue Pan smile and said, "Actually, this is not my idea." He took out the revised list and said, "Please have a look at the king."

Xue Pan gave this to himself at this time, meaning to donate it.Zhao Ziyi raised his eyebrows, took a look, and couldn't help taking a breath.Even if the eldest princess's mansion is rich, seeing the things on this list, she cannot remain unmoved.

"Brother Xue is going to donate all his family property?" He joked.

Xue Pan said, "It's the donation of all the family property, but it's not me." He turned to the last page of the list and pointed it to Zhao Ziyi.

"Yangzhou Yanzheng Censor Lin Hai?" Zhao Ziyi said, "Is this Miss Lin's father's official position?"

"Exactly." Xue Pan then explained the Lin family's affairs, "Now that she is an orphan, it is useless to keep these things. Thinking of the suffering of the victims, she simply donated them."

But Zhao Ziyi was so perceptive, he immediately smiled and said, "It's hard for her to be a girl, with such vision and heart, she surpasses many others. But... Although Miss Lin donated this item, I'm afraid it's not in her hands now, right? "

"Could the county king be afraid?" Xue Pan asked without answering.

Zhao Ziyi laughed, "Since Miss Lin has such thoughts, I will thank the disaster victims all over the world." After a pause, he said, "Brother, please rest assured, the royal family never treats those who have meritorious deeds badly."

After hearing this sentence, Xue Pan was relieved, smiled and said a few words to Zhao Ziyi, seeing that he was obviously busy with this matter, he got up and left.

The imperial court's work efficiency was very fast. Within a few days, the queen and Princess Jingping took the lead in donating their daily fat and rice cents, and voluntarily reduced their salary for half a year. The money was also used for disaster relief. .When the two started, the concubines in the palace and the wives of the clan naturally rushed to follow suit, and soon even the noble ladies in the capital couldn't sit still, and handed signs into the palace one after another, hoping to do their bit.

Not long after, some big businessmen heard about this charity, so they donated a lot of money generously.The imperial court issued an announcement at this time, stating that if someone is willing to donate, the imperial court will have various rewards at that time.As a result, other small businessmen naturally followed suit, and the problem of disaster funds was solved so smoothly.

This time the emperor was obviously tough, because it was a matter of disaster relief, so the emperor also agreed very much, and the court's reward came down soon.First, a monument was erected at the gate of the palace, and anyone who had donated, no matter how much, could engrave their names on it.As for the amount of money that is particularly large, the imperial court will naturally have other rewards, such as granting a vacant position to the noble, or building a memorial archway for meritorious deeds, etc., and so on.

Among them, the news that the daughter of the late Yangzhou Yanzheng Yushi Lin Ruhai donated all her family property and was awarded the title of Township Monarch caused a small commotion, but as several big businessmen received bigger rewards, it became more and more popular. was submerged in it.

Only the Jia family was shocked.

Where did Lin Daiyu donate her family property to the court?

Unable to understand the problem, they hurriedly invited people over.

After Daiyu thought it over, her energy and spirit changed.Donating the family property this time is more like completely unloading the burden.In addition, being granted the title of Township Lord gave her an unprecedented sense of security, and she was sure that she could live well even if she was alone, so this time when she returned to Jia's house, her whole mentality was different.

Speaking of family property, he was also very calm, "When my father left, he handed over the list to me before the hospital bed, and he asked earnestly, saying that these things, my grandparents' family will take care of them for me, and give them to me when I grow up. But that day Hearing this in the Princess's mansion, I was so emotional that I forgot to discuss it with my grandmother, uncles and aunts. I really shouldn't do it. I hope the elders will forgive me for my recklessness."

Hearing that it was donated at the Eldest Princess' Mansion, the old lady naturally couldn't say anything.

Daiyu took out the list again, and said, "I've cut down some things on this list. What's left is my filial piety to my grandmother, uncles and aunts, and it's worth the kindness of nurturing me over the past few years. I don't have long Things, I have no choice but to repay in this way.”

What she said made Jia's mother cry, so it's not easy to pursue further.After taking the list and looking at it, she knew that Daiyu was still reserved in "slightly deleting", so she felt relieved.