I always feel like I have heard this sentence somewhere!
"Your Majesty, do we really have to do this?" Zhang Shou was so thin-skinned that he always felt a little unable to write.
Li Rui glared at Zhang Shou: "What? Do you dare to question my decision?"
Zhang Shou was shaken all over and wrote with tears in his eyes: "King of Shu, Liangzhou is poor and has no food to eat..."
…
After writing five letters in a row.
Li Rui dragged his chin: "There are still a few younger brothers who have not yet become feudal lords. Why don't you write letters to them?"
Zhang Shou trembled slightly. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
He could only bury his head in his chest.
"Forget it, they are in Kyoto and don't have much to offer. Let me take a look..."
While talking, Li Rui picked up the crumpled pieces of paper, looked at them carefully, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Why are they so clumsy? But it's okay. Just send them out one by one. Remember,
Inform the inn and use the fastest horse!"
Then, he stamped the letters with his seal and handed them to Xu Tong.
Xu Tong hurriedly agreed, took the letter and walked out.
"Zhang Shou..."
Li Rui pondered for a moment and asked again: "Tell me, if I summon the wealthy businessmen and tenants of Liangzhou and ask them to donate money and food, would they be willing?"
"This..." Zhang Shou was stunned.
Li Rui was still murmuring in his heart. Although his letter had been sent, water far away could not save the fire nearby. It would be best to raise food, grass and money from the local area.
Zhang Shou looked at Li Rui cautiously: "Isn't it appropriate? You are the prince, and it is unseemly to cry about poverty with a group of merchants and tenants..."
"Crying poor?"
Li Rui instantly understood what Zhang Shou was thinking and glared at him fiercely: "Why do I cry for poverty!"
Already having an idea in his mind, he took a deep breath and said: "I have just arrived in Liangzhou, and I am not familiar with the place. I have many friends and many ways to go, so I specially held a banquet at the palace tonight. I hope that all the merchants and tenants will appreciate it! You
Pass this message on..."
"yes!"
Zhang Shou was stunned for a moment, he was a little confused.
Although these merchants and tenant farmers were wealthy, they were also extremely stingy.
What's more, the decree just promulgated by Li Rui has cut off their way to get rich. Under such circumstances, it is simply impossible for them to use money for disaster relief.
However, these are not things that his little chief clerk can control. Since Li Rui has spoken, he will naturally do it. Fortunately, there are many people in the county government, and it takes half a day to spread the news.
It's not difficult.
After dealing with some trivial matters in the county government, Li Rui returned with Xu Tong.
Zhang Shou still has some abilities, but he didn't have a platform to display them before. Now that he finally has an opportunity, he naturally has to seize it.
When we returned to the palace, the place had been tidied up.
Although it is a bit shabby, it is not easy to have such conditions in Liangzhou.
"Huan'er..."
Li Rui shouted.
"Your Majesty!"
Huan'er walked over, bowed to Li Rui, and waited quietly.
"Clean up the yard, put some tables, chairs, and benches, prepare a few pots of tea, and some side dishes. I'm going to have a banquet tonight..."
Huan'er was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly: "I'll get ready!"
…
In the evening, the sun sets.
There was a tinkling sound in the distance. The sound stopped in front of the palace door, and a soft and clear voice came out: "I am Wanxianglou Hongyu'er, the shopkeeper of Wanxianglou. At the summons of the prince, I am here.
Came here especially for the dinner!”
Hearing this voice, Li Rui frowned.
Wanxiang Tower again?
Today, Su Changyu was not at the county office, having fun in the Wanxiang Tower. He did not expect that they would be the first ones to come!
Is it possible that I really want to deduct money from Sister Yao?
Thinking of this, Li Rui touched his nose and nodded to Xu Tong.
Xu Tong understood the idea and came to the gate of the palace to greet him.
Hong Yu'er walked into the palace and saw Li Rui at the first sight. She bowed and said, "See you, Prince Liang! May you be blessed and safe!"
"No need!"
Li Rui waved his hand: "The dinner party hasn't started yet. Miss Hong is here. I'm afraid it's a little early, right?"
"As soon as the prince arrived in Liangzhou, he thought about the people. In this case, the slave family should also do some of its own efforts." While speaking, Hong Yu'er raised her head: "I, Wanxianglou, are willing to give a thousand taels to assist the prince.
Disaster relief!”
One thousand taels?
Li Rui's heart started beating loudly.
This is not a small amount.
Even Li Rui may not be able to get it. Li Rui couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he is worthy of being in the flesh business, even in a place like Liangzhou where birds don't shit, he can accumulate such a large family fortune.
These benefactors usually spend a lot of money in Wanxiang Tower!
Li Rui picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He didn't agree!
"What do you want?"
"Su Changyu, the governor of Hedong County, is an old acquaintance of the Nu family. Although he has been there, the current situation in Liangzhou is far from his fault. Since Su Changyu became the governor of Hedong County, he has thought about changes and made attempts.
But he suffered repeated setbacks and became disheartened, so he spent all day drinking in Wanxiang Tower to relieve his worries!"
Li Rui said nothing.
"So, you want to exchange these one thousand taels for Su Changyu?"
After a while, Li Rui asked in a cold voice.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty..."
While speaking, Hong Yu'er knelt down directly on the ground.
"Oh……"
Li Rui snorted coldly and laughed at himself: "I didn't expect that Su Changyu is so valuable. One thousand taels of silver!"
Hong Yu'er heard the sarcasm in Li Rui's words, lowered her head a little again, and said nothing!
"Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided!"
Li Rui thought carefully for a long time, and then continued: "You can let him go, but don't think about the position of Hedong County Governor! He is in a high position, but he doesn't do practical things. Even if there are all kinds of reasons, I can't forgive him.
!”
"That's okay, but if the prince is trustworthy, he will not let Su Changyu become his staff in the prince's palace. Su Changyu is quite talented, but he just lacks the talent to know people! If the prince minds, I won't force it!"
Hong Yuer said softly.
"Okay, take a seat!"
Li Rui waved his hands and said.
Hong Yu'er turned around and came to the courtyard and sat down at a table farther away.
At this time, Xu Tong came over, leaned down and said softly: "Master, this Hong Yu'er is not simple!"
"Oh? How do you say that?" Li Rui asked doubtfully.
"This person looks like a weak woman, but her breath is steady, her steps are light, and her breathing is very rhythmic. She should be a master!" Xu Tong continued: "Such a master should not appear in fireworks like Wanxiang Tower.