Chapter 032 I'll Disgus You Even If I Don't Kill You
"What? Mr. Zhu, what crime did the common people commit that you want to put me in jail?"
Zhu Wen was shocked when he saw this and asked in a panic.
"What's your crime?" Zhu Hansan doesn't care what others think. He just wants to establish his authority at this moment. Anyway, the carrots and cabbages have been cooked, everyone has seen them, and people have been offended. If he, Zhu Hansan, were not strong,
Some, it will be really difficult to become an official in the future. Zhu Hansan looked at everyone and said loudly: "Everyone knows that before I became the county magistrate, I, Zhu Hansan, was the shopkeeper of Chenxiang Pavilion in the city. Those tables, chairs and benches were also made by me, Zhu Hansan."
It was developed by myself. When I was here, Zhu Wen didn't dare to make any move. But in the two months since I left Jingxian County, everyone said that what Zhu Wen did was a personnel matter? He plagiarized me.
The furniture in Chenxiang Pavilion was maliciously reduced in price and the people were looting it, but the people only thought the price was cheap. After they bought all the furniture home, they found that they had no use for the furniture at all. They wanted to return it later but were unable to do so. Zhu Wen's move was not
What's the point of deceiving and exploiting the people? How can there be a profiteer like you in the world?"
What Zhu Hansan said before made some sense, but as he went on he became more and more outrageous. The wealthy gentry all had their veins pounding when they heard it, and almost spoke out to defend Zhu Wen, but those who have been rooted in Jingxian County for decades or generations
Who among the "rich and famous families" would take action rashly? Everyone knew that Zhu Hansan wanted to scare the monkeys. Anyway, the relationship between Zhu Wen and them was not strong. Even Wang Lun did not say anything to help, and they would not even reach out.
Without Zhu Wen, maybe they could get some benefits from it, so why not do it. In their view, Zhu Hansan's move was nothing more than to suppress Zhu Wen. The reasons were each more ridiculous and outrageous than the last.
It sounds like some strong words, but it's not directed at them, so they just treat it as a show.
"Mr. Zhu, I see what you said. They are willing to buy and I am willing to sell. It's your choice and I'm not forcing it on them!"
Seeing that the scene was extremely quiet and everyone looked like they were watching a good show, Zhu Wen was so frightened that he quickly explained.
"Let's not mention the common people's affairs for now, but the evidence is conclusive that you plagiarized the furniture of my Chenxiang Pavilion. What else can you say?"
Zhu Hansan said pitifully: "I worked so hard to get something, and you, Zhu Wen, want to rob me because my business is good? What else is this if he isn't a robber?"
"Look at what Mr. Zhu said, it's all carpentry work. You can do it in Chenxiang Pavilion, but Wanmuzhai can't do it? Is it possible that the state officials can only be allowed to set fires, but the people can't light lamps? Mr. Zhu, you can't do it.
It’s too wide!”
Zhang Feng hesitated for a while and said with a half-smile: "Of all the people present, eight out of ten families have opened this business. Do you, Mr. Zhu, still plan to take them all?"
"Yes, yes, the tables and chairs in Chenxiang Pavilion are simple to make and very practical. We are doing it for the convenience of the people, right?"
"Is it illegal to sell tables and benches?"
"Master Zhu, this is too lenient!"
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After this topic involved their own interests, everyone became a little unable to sit still and spoke out to explain.
"Yes, yes! Everyone has said it, Master Zhu, do you still want to bully others?"
The sweat on Zhu Wen's face was dripping down, but he didn't have time to wipe it off. He just retorted loudly: "Master Zhu, this business depends entirely on ability. If the people don't go to your Agarwood Pavilion, how can you still do it?"
Is it my fault?"
"Am I bullying others?" Zhu Han
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San was stunned when he heard the words, and thought to himself, this fat pig is really shameless, he can say such shameless things, and then he laughed angrily, "Zhu Wen, you are right, doing business depends on your ability.
!I will spare your life for now."
"Everyone, I invite you all to come here today just to get to know each other! This delicacy is already cooked. Wen Yuan, please come and scoop out a big bowl for all the gentlemen to try."
Zhu Hansan stepped aside and chuckled.
"No need! If you are short of money, you can donate some money and food to the Yamen!"
Zhang Feng glanced at the dark stuff in the big pot with disgust and said coldly.
"Yes, yes! We are the common people in the city. Today the government is in dire straits, so we should contribute!"
"I won't eat anymore! It's more important to talk about business!"
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"Alas! If I am not forced to do so, I will not be able to bear this shame. I will order people to record the money and food donated by you one by one. When the treasury of the Yamen is rich, I will repay it to you. How about it?"
Zhang Feng followed the path like this. After Zhu Hansan saw that his goal was achieved, he quickly winked at Xi Zhicai beside him and said with a smile.
"Masters, I am the boss of the Yamen, Xi Zhicai. I wonder how much food you would like to donate to the Yamen?"
Xi Zhicai took out the bamboo he had prepared early from his arms, and got a writing brush from somewhere. After smashing the hair with his saliva, he looked at Zhang Feng and asked with a smile.
"Huh!" When Zhang Feng saw such a scene, he didn't know that he had been tricked by Zhu Hansan. His face turned green and red with anger. He gritted his teeth for a long time before replying coldly: "I donated three thousand in money and fifty in food."
stone."
"Is it refined grain or coarse grain?" Xi Zhicai asked while lowering his head to remember. But after waiting for a long time, he didn't hear Zhang Feng's reply. Then he looked up and saw that Zhang Feng was already very angry.
About to explode, he hurriedly explained: "Don't get me wrong, Lieutenant Zhang, don't we still have two horses in our yamen? This refined grain is for people to eat, and the coarse grain is for animals. I naturally have to ask clearly."
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"Refined food!"
Zhang Feng's lips were tightly closed, and his strong body was shaking slightly with anger. He held it in for a long time before replying stiffly. After finishing speaking, Zhang Feng turned his head to the side, saying that he was out of sight and out of mind.
"Refined food, that will really solve the yamen's urgent need!"
Xi Zhicai smiled happily and said, "In one fell swoop, there was an extra fifty kilograms of grain, which was a magic weapon to stabilize people's hearts. Besides, the county captain had donated so much, and others probably wouldn't dare to donate less."
"I...I donate fifty...ten..."
Zhu Wen was stunned for a moment and hesitantly prepared to speak, but before he finished speaking, he heard Li Hu's generous laughter, "The county captain has already donated fifty dan of fine grain, and my Li family cannot be a petty person.
The Li family is willing to donate 10,000 yuan to the county government, 100 shi of fine grain, and 50 shi of coarse grain. I see that Mr. Zhu’s guards are not equipped with weapons, so let’s have a good thing in pairs. The Shenbingpu is willing to donate two
The price of each Huanshou sword is one hundred coins, so that Lord Zhu's guards can replenish their weapons."
"What? The Li family actually donated 10,000 yuan in money and 150 shi in food? And sold knives at a low price? Two hundred yuan a piece? What's the difference between this and giving it away for free?"
"The Li family has donated so much money and food. If we donate less, will Mr. Zhu be unhappy?"
"People
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Mr. Zhu can't even embarrass King Anping, so we from aristocratic families don't dare to offend him. Alas, why didn't I say it first? That boy Li Hu took the lead. I regret it so much!"
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Li Hu's words caused another murmur of discussion. Most people didn't want to be compared to the Li family. In addition, Zhu Hansan was a new official and they also wanted to make friends with him. During the discussion, everyone seemed to have reached a certain agreement.
Some tacit understanding.
"Damn it! Why did Li Hu donate so much? Now he has to be cut off!"
Zhu Wen looked annoyed and muttered in his heart that Zhu Hansan was deliberately making things difficult for him. Donating money to the Yamen might be the best way to mediate the relationship between the two parties. He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes and said loudly: "Wan Muzhai is willing to donate money to the Yamen."
One hundred thousand, two hundred shi for fine grain, and 300 shi for coarse grain.”
"What?"
"ah?"
"Is this Zhu Wen having convulsions?"
"Isn't this nonsense?"
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If Li Hu's words forced the big guys from these aristocratic families to form a united front, then Zhu Wen's words forced these people into a corner, making them unable to find a reason to lower prices. Zhu Wen was born as a merchant and has a natural background.
It can't compare to those old aristocratic families in the city, but they have donated so much money and food at this time. If the aristocratic family donated less than Wanmuzhai, Zhu Hansan might misunderstand him as not taking him seriously as a county magistrate.
But if he donated so much money and food, he would feel heartbroken and his liver would tremble. Zhu Wen's move could be regarded as offending all the big guys in the city.
"Uh? Haha..." Even Zhu Hansan was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, stepped forward and patted Zhu Wen on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Zhu, for your generous donation! It seems that the public is
Those rumors are not true! I almost misunderstood you, a conscientious person like you!"
"Although Shopkeeper Zhu of Wanmuzhai is a merchant, he is also a warm-hearted and kind person. If there is a good person like you, Shopkeeper Zhu, in Jingxian County, why worry about Jingxian County not being prosperous? I admire you, please accept my thanks!"
After tidying up his clothes, he solemnly bowed to Zhu Wen.
"Yes, yes! Nowadays, the Yamen cannot make ends meet, and we, the chief officer, can hardly afford the rations for the soldiers. This is really damaging to the court's face. Fortunately, Brother Zhu, you understand the overall situation and understand Dali. If you go to the county again,
Having more people like you, Brother Zhu, is really a blessing for me, the county, and the court!"
Zhu Hansan calmly glanced around at the wealthy families around him, then laughed and praised.
"Many...thank you for the compliment, sir. I...you deserve it!"
Zhu Wen also noticed that everyone around him was looking at him with ill-intentions, and he regretted that he had stepped forward. He knew that he had offended others. At this moment, he could only keep wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, and whispered back with a bitter smile.
"Alas! How can you be so unworthy? Brother Zhu's move is enough to show everyone's demeanor. This is the ambition and responsibility that a wealthy family should have! I have decided to have someone write a copy of Brother Zhu's contribution to the Yamen.
, and then put up a notice to let the people in Jingxian County know what you have done for the Yamen, brother."
Zhu Hansan didn't care whether Zhu Wen wanted it or not. He held Zhu Wen's hand and looked at everyone, asking loudly: "What do you think?"
"In my opinion, it is feasible! We should follow Zhu Wen as an example and let others learn from it!"
Zhang Feng folded his hands, glanced at the group of wealthy businessmen and gentry whose parents seemed to have died, and sneered.