Happy Little Scholar

[ps: Stop worrying about Mr. Zhao's name. People at that time were pure, not as dirty as some people think. That year, the sun was still the sun...]

"Regarding, regarding donating silver..., I suddenly feel that we should do more for such things that benefit the country and the people. Only by building more academies can more poor students have books to read and more talents can be cultivated for the country. Well, that's it..."

Mr. Zhao became more and more confident as he spoke. At the end, his expression became extremely sincere and proud. "So, I want to donate more silver to the academy. Sir Liu... let's talk about it in detail?"

County Magistrate Liu nodded and smiled: "I am very pleased that Mr. Zhao has such a heart!"

"Sir, please..."

"Mr. Zhao, please..."

...

Three thousand taels of silver, even for the Zhao family, is not a small amount.

However, after struggling for money all his life, he no longer values ​​money itself. When he really reaches this position, he will understand that there are some things that cannot be bought with money.

Some things cannot be solved by money.

Therefore, after pondering for a long time, he gave another number.

It was thirty times more than the one hundred taels he promised just now.

County Magistrate Liu smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao is generous. When the time comes, the poor students in the academy will remember you."

"All for the country..." This is what Mr. Zhao was waiting for. He had no way to confirm whether what Mr. Liu said just now was true or false, but he thought that he would not use this matter to deceive him. After all, the other party was also a big official and it was impossible for him to deceive.

"There is one more thing I need to ask Mr. Zhao for." County Magistrate Liu looked at him and said.

"Your Excellency, please feel free to speak."

"I am still not familiar with the wealthy merchants near Kyoto. I hope Mr. Zhao can get in touch with them. After all, one person's strength is limited. If there are more generous people like Mr. Zhao..."

"Of course, your Excellency, rest assured, I will take care of this matter!" Mr. Zhao answered repeatedly, and a burst of ecstasy surged in his heart.

The importance of this matter is self-evident. County Magistrate Liu actually entrusted this important task to himself. If he did it beautifully and properly, not to mention the distant future, wouldn't he be able to speak to the county magistrate in the future?

This is a business that cannot be bought with three thousand taels of silver. No matter how you calculate it, it will not lose money.

Of course, at the same time, he thought of another thing.

The Zhao family does have some money, but they are not arrogant enough to think that the Zhao family is the richest merchant in Kyoto. Once everyone gathers together and learns the truth of the matter, won't they all rush to donate money?

At that time, whether his name can still be left on the courtyard monument is another matter.

After all, I believe those people would not refuse such an opportunity to leave their names.

Of course, he had just confirmed from County Magistrate Liu that after the funds for one academy were collected, the remaining money would be used to build other academies. This academy could not leave its name, but there would always be others that could leave their names, but to be on the safe side, he still had to be careful.

He waved to the housekeeper in the mansion and said, "Go to the account office and withdraw another two thousand taels..."

When he returned to the chess room again, his good friend could not wait any longer.

"What's the matter with County Magistrate Liu?" A middle-aged man with a wealthy appearance looked at him and asked in great surprise, "When did you meet County Magistrate Liu?"

Zhao Yuanwai smiled mysteriously and said, "Don't worry about this for now. I have a great thing to tell you..."

...

"As expected of Lord Li..." County Magistrate Liu walked out of Zhao's house, sighed, and murmured, "High, really high!"

This five thousand..., to be precise, it should be five thousand and one hundred taels of silver. It came without any effort. Even------he didn't have to say much, the other party would take the initiative to stick to him, as if afraid that he would not accept it.

It's easier than robbing money.

He knows how coldly those officials from the Ministry of Rites were treated when they visited each door.

It's really a world of difference!

Moreover, after walking out of Zhao's house, he thought of something more important.

It's true that businessmen love fame, but some people------seem to love fame more!

I'm afraid that in a few days, the whole Kyoto will be lively again.

A yamen runner stood behind him and asked, "Sir, where are we going now?"

"To Xu's Mansion."

"Which Xu's Mansion?"

"Mr. Xu in the south of the city."

...

After half an hour, a fat man with a bulging belly and a face full of fat escorted County Magistrate Liu out of the mansion and said with a smile, "Sir, take care!"

When he turned around, his face suddenly darkened.

"Damn it, Zhao didn't tell me such an important thing!"

Behind County Magistrate Liu, the yamen runner still understood and said with a smile, "Sir, I know, we are going to Manager Zhang's mansion now!"

...

"Hehe, father, you lost again!" The arrogant loli jumped up from her seat and shouted happily.

If she wins ten games against her father, she can go out of the palace to play once. If she wins twenty games against her father, she can take Yongning with her. So now she plays chess with her father every day. She has accumulated many days in total. She has already made up her mind that when she has accumulated ten days for both of them, she can go out of the palace with Yongning and don't have to come back for ten days.

Emperor Jing touched her head lovingly and said, "Shouning, go play first. Father is a little tired. Let's play in the afternoon."

"Oh."

Tsundere Loli nodded obediently. Although she also wanted to save enough time and leave the palace earlier, her father was in poor health. She had grown up and had to be sensible and could not tire her father.

Watching her jumping away, Emperor Jing's face showed a trace of guilt.

As a father, he still felt a little sorry for keeping his daughter by his side and playing chess with him in this way.

The most difficult thing was handed over to Mingzhu and Li Yi. There were no important state affairs these days. After a few days of leisure, he was still worried about some things.

He put away the chess pieces and asked, "What has Mingzhu been doing these days?"

"Your Highness has been in the palace." Changde's voice came over: "In addition to practicing martial arts every day, there is no..."

"Oh, by the way, Your Highness is still learning to cook."

"Cooking?" There was some confusion in Emperor Jing's voice.

Mingzhu has loved swordplay since she was a child, but she is definitely not interested in kitchen knives. When did she become interested in these things?

"Yes, cooking." Changde nodded and said, "I often ask the catering department to send things to make soup and the like."

Emperor Jing was puzzled for a moment, and then stopped thinking about these things, and asked, "Where is Li Yi?"

"At home, occasionally go out, but always accompany his wife for a walk..."

Emperor Jing frowned and murmured, "What are they doing?"

He did not set a deadline for this matter, but the voices about this matter in the court have always been loud, and the pressure on them must be heavy. How could they be so leisurely?

After thinking about it, he asked again, "Have they done anything strange recently?"

Changde said, "A few days ago, the princess followed him out of the palace and went to see Liu Dayou, the governor of the capital. After that, the two of them have not had contact with anyone."

Emperor Jing was not unfamiliar with the name Liu Dayou.

This person has some abilities, and the most outstanding trait is that he can stand in the perspective of ordinary people. He has a keen insight that many ministers in the court do not have. He can often find some problems that ordinary people do not notice. He is a rare talent.

Emperor Jing put away all the chess pieces and said, "Check, what has Liu Dayou been doing these days?"

[ps: Update 2/2, update completed. 】