The running training and Cuju training at Luming Academy were in full swing. The medical center selected by Ye Zhenzhen also started construction, and everything became busy.
Cui Weizhen also had no time to spare. After the decree of tax reduction and exemption was issued, various government agencies experienced a small peak in borrowing grain. He had to keep a close eye on it to prevent any mistakes in any link.
On this day, it was rare for the couple to take some time out of their busy schedule to sit and read together.
Recently, Ye Zhenzhen learned her shame and became brave. She concentrated on exercising and studying history books. Of course, her mentor was Cui Weizhen.
A responsible master would inevitably inspect the students' homework. The results of the inspection satisfied him very much and he praised with a smile: "It seems that it is useful to be a master in the academy. Zhen'er has made rapid progress recently."
In front of him, Ye Zhenzhen never understood what modesty was, so she glanced at him triumphantly: "We've been apart for three days, so treat him with admiration."
"Yes, yes, I even read "Three Kingdoms"." This sentence was already a joke.
Ye Zhenzhen gave him a look.
Cui Weizhen chuckled, and his increasingly majestic face showed a sense of relaxation and comfort rarely seen by outsiders: "I heard that you have recently figured out a new Cuju method? How come I haven't seen you interested in this in the capital before?"
As expected of a couple, Cui Weizhen knew that she was not an innocent person.
Ye Zhenzhen became more energetic and said: "Aren't you planning to build water conservancy projects with work-for-relief after the autumn harvest? I'm helping you hold your purse in advance."
"Oh, I'd like to hear the details." Cui Weizhen sat upright involuntarily.
Ye Zhenzhen told him in detail, and Cui Weizhen nodded repeatedly: "There is an open space in the West City, which is currently owned by the government. Since you have this plan, that land will be requisitioned by you, and it can also be used as a mine in the future.
Public places in the state capital.”
Although Cui Weizhen could directly make the decision, some procedures still had to be completed. Anyway, the government office was at the front door, so Ye Zhenzhen followed him directly to complete the procedures.
After living in Mingzhou Mansion House for so long, Ye Zhenzhen came to Qianyamen for the first time. It was also the first time for the officials of Qianyamen to see Mrs. Ning Guo here, and they couldn't help but express surprise and curiosity.
Cui Weizhen went directly to Yang Tongzhi, who was managing these matters.
When Yang Tongzhi heard that Mrs. Ning Guo needed to requisition vacant land, he went through the relevant procedures without saying a word, registered and registered, and then issued an approval slip.
After he finished driving, he said again: "Sir, madam, that piece of land is in a good location. Many people are eyeing it. When Magistrate Zhang was still there, the Lu family, the Jin family, the Xu family... many people
They all want to buy this piece of land, but now that my wife is using it, I’m afraid they might have some objections.”
Cui Weizhen frowned and said: "Although my wife used it, she was still doing something for the government. If it can be done, it will be the government that will benefit in the future. There is no need to pay attention to their rumors. Where are Li Hushu and Zhao Gongshu?"
Li Hushu was the head of the household and the money bag of the yamen. Zhao Gongshu was the head of the workhouse and was responsible for the construction project.
When Cui Weizhen came to Mingzhou Prefecture to control floods as an imperial envoy, he had already dealt with these two people. Now that he has become the prefect, these two people have naturally become his confidants.
Li Hushu and Zhao Gongshu arrived quickly. They seemed to be pragmatic people. After hearing about Mrs. Ning Guo's plan for the open space in West Market, they immediately understood the prefect's intention in calling them here.
Zhao Gong wrote: "The craftsmen in the workshop are all good builders. If Madam needs it, we can help you."
Ye Zhenzhen nodded, it would be best to use your own people for the project, as it can save a lot of money.
Li Hushu was in a bit of a dilemma: "Sir, Madam, there is not much silver left in the household's account at present, and there is not much silver left to withdraw from Madam."
Recently, the government has spent a lot of money on borrowing grain from the people.
Ye Zhenzhen smiled and said: "Don't worry about the silver. Someone will naturally send us some silver later. The reason why I asked Li Hushu to come over is to make you ready. The future profits will belong to the government and your household."
Keep detailed accounts."
Li Hushu's eyes flashed with gold: "Can the government office make money in the future?"
"Of course, if it can be done well, this piece of land will be a cornucopia." Ye Zhenzhen said confidently.
When the magistrate also nodded, Li Hushu finally believed it. His heart was beating fast and his tone was high: "I understand, I will definitely cooperate with my wife's mission."
Zhao Gongshu's focus was obviously on the other side: "Madam, are you telling the truth? Someone really gave us money to do the project?"
No wonder Zhao Gongshu was so excited, he was really scared.
Every time it was necessary to maintain roads, strengthen urban areas, forge weapons or strengthen river dams, etc., it was often difficult to carry out projects. Every time I asked Li Hushu for money, the result was usually no money.
Even though they had a good relationship after they got married, they actually often quarreled over money. Now that he heard that someone actually gave him money to do projects, he suspected that he was daydreaming.
What kind of Bodhisattvas are these? Are they so kind-hearted?
Ye Zhenzhen smiled mysteriously: "Of course it is. This matter will trouble Li Hushu. You have to collect taxes all year round. You must be very familiar with the merchants in the city. Please send someone to inform them one by one and give them three days.
Later, the government office attended the bidding meeting."
Bidding meeting?
The literal meaning is easy to understand, but I don’t know what Mrs. Ning Guo is selling.
Li Hushu asked hesitantly: "If there are specific details about their problem, can my subordinates reveal something?"
Ye Zhenzhen said: "You can reveal that I am the organizer. As for the rest, there is no need to say more, in order to avoid any setbacks."
Li Hushu suddenly understood, with a look of understanding on his face, and he responded repeatedly.
Zhao Gongshu was confused and felt unreliable. Before he could ask the question, Li Hushu winked at him in a hurry. He subconsciously stopped talking and waited until he went out to ask: "What did you mean just now?"
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Li Hushu laughed and said, "It's because you are so withdrawn on weekdays that no one else dares to speak in front of you. Do you know that in addition to being named Mrs. Ning Guo, our prefect's wife also has another nickname among the people?"
"What other name?"
"God of Wealth!" Li Hushu said excitedly: "It is said that Mrs. Ning Guo has the ability to turn stone into gold, and she is very popular among merchants in the capital. As soon as she came to Mingzhou Prefecture, every merchant rushed to give her money.
My wife is so noble, she only has a few well-connected merchants, and many people lament this. They often ask me for connections, just to give money to my wife."
Zhao Gongshu was stunned, and after a long time he sighed: "It turns out that Madam is the biggest Bodhisattva."
With my wife here, why worry about the project failing in the future? Zhao Gongshu also became excited.