Chapter 3056: fire
Chapter 3056 Fire
But Zhao Tongzhi was very careful and did not see anyone suspicious. He just followed Zhong Huan's instructions and sent people to keep an eye on the carriage shop and Jinling Wushi Escort Agency.
Because of what happened to the Zhen family, everyone in the city was in danger. After dark, the city is extremely quiet, making the sound of the night watch and the footsteps of soldiers patrolling more and more clear. Coupled with the sound of the howling north wind, and the earthquake that happened in Yongtai Mansion, everyone is scared to death. .
Some people were so scared that they got up in the middle of the night and burned paper money, which almost frightened the person pouring night fragrance to death!
Many people in the high-walled courtyard also stayed up all night, gathering together to discuss how to deal with the adult in Elm Lane?
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Early the next morning, many families in the city could no longer live in their homes, so they all went to Elm Alley with generous gifts. They flattered Jun Tianwei who was guarding the entrance of the alley and said, "We don't dare to disturb you on your errands, so we just brought some small gifts. As a courtesy to the landlords, I hope that the military master will hand it over to your lord."
The rest of the people said one after another: "Yes, yes, yes, we are just here to give gifts, not to ask you for help. I hope the military master will understand!"
Because too many people came and the gifts were too heavy, the soldiers guarding the entrance of the alley went in to report.
Not long after, Yu Qianhu came out and said to them: "My lord has said that it is difficult to refuse such hospitality. He cannot refute your face... Please keep all the gifts. If you have anything to say, you can keep it."
The familiar wealthy people who came here were pleasantly surprised and asked: "General, can we really leave a message for you?"
Although I don’t know the official residence of the lord in the alley, he doesn’t even pay attention to the government office, and he can also command Jun Tianwei to run errands. This shows that this lord must be a high-ranking official and someone who can often see His Majesty.
If you can leave a message to such a person, their life will not be in vain!
Yu Qianhu nodded: "Your Excellency is an official of the imperial court, how can you joke with you? Each of you get a pen and paper and write down what you want to say. I will send it to you. You will take a look at it when you are free."
Not everyone in Yongtai Mansion is an enemy, and leaving messages is a way to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy.
"Hey, hey, let's write, let's write now, thank you so much, general!" The rich people hurriedly thanked them and racked their brains to think of what to write? I'm afraid that a wrong choice of words will offend the noble people inside.
They don’t dare to think about it for too long. They are noble people. How can they have time to wait for them to think slowly?
More than two-quarters of an hour later, everyone has almost finished writing.
Yu Qianhu accepted the letter and said to them: "You have finished writing. By coincidence, I also have something to leave you."
The guys were excited and asked quickly: "May I ask the general, what do you want me to say?"
Yu Qianhu said loudly: "Sir, there is a war in the Northeast now. This battle is of great importance to Yongtai Mansion. If the Northeast is lost, Yongtai Mansion will be the second to suffer. This is the intersection of Chi Road, and military strategists must We are fighting for the city... So if you still have some money left at home and are willing, you can donate some materials or money... Your Excellency will compile a list and send it to the capital. After the war, you will be rewarded based on your merits, and it is very likely that you will be given an official title! "
It is impossible to increase taxes, but wealthy families with surplus food at home can ask for more.
this?
Everyone is a little unhappy... We all have the good sense not to ask you for help, but you want our money. This is too much!
Yu Qianhu said: "You don't have to be embarrassed. If you don't want to, I won't force you."
"We, the Dou Family Trading Company, are willing!" Manager Ruan stood up first and said: "The battle in the Northeast is related to the stability of Yongtai Mansion. Our boss has already given an order, and the Dou Family Trading Company will give it whatever it has!"
He looked at the big guy again and said: "Actually, you don't need to donate anything more, just some ordinary clothes and food. You don't need to donate good food or two carts of soybeans. The court will also give you credit."
"Of course, it's okay if you don't want to donate. When the Qin State Highway passed through Yongtai Mansion, they specifically left a message not to force you to donate. So if you guys don't want to donate, no one will punish you. If anyone really dares to punish you, to When our Dou family business comes, we will write a letter to our employer, and our employer will directly send your grievances to His Majesty’s desk to plead your grievances!”
As soon as these words came out, the worry on the faces of the wealthy families finally disappeared, and they hurriedly said: "On New Year's Day, those Dongqing dog thieves bullied us, we must teach them a lesson. We can't go to the battlefield, but we still need a few carts of food." Give it!” “There are more than a thousand households, and our Lin family donated ten carts of grain and ten carts of cotton-padded jackets!”
“Our Zhang family donated twelve carts of grain, twelve carts of cotton-padded jackets, and ten carts of firewood!”
Soon, hundreds of carts of supplies came out.
Yu Qianhu looked at the supplies registered in the book, and then looked at General Manager Ruan. Thinking of Zhong Huan's words, he felt an inexplicable chill in his heart... General Manager Ruan actually had such appeal to the people of Yongtai Mansion, and he was still If the person in charge of the Dou family's entire northwest trade business really had second thoughts, the consequences would be disastrous.
Yu Qianhu put away his thoughts, clasped his fists and said to everyone: "Thank you for your generous donation. The booklet and list will be presented to His Majesty. No matter how big or small the donation is, there will be praise in Beijing."
The rich people were very happy and knowledgeable, and left quickly. Only Manager Ruan and Li San from the Jinling Wushi Escort Bureau stayed.
They want to see the adults in the alley.
After Yu Qianhu heard this, he was embarrassed for a moment, and finally refused: "Excuse me, my lord, I am busy with the Zhen family case, and I have not had time to see guests these two days."
Head Li San felt very unhappy and said: "Yu Qianhu, please don't misunderstand me. We are not going in to curry favor with you. It's just that when Qin Guogong left Yongtai Mansion, he specifically told us to help guard Yongtai Mansion, so we want to see you. Let’s see if we can help. Our boss has a good relationship with Qin Guogong, and we also cooperate with Qin Guogong’s brother-in-law’s family.”
But the remaining 1,000 households still refused to let go.
Li San was angry and gritted his teeth and added: "You are so mysterious. If you don't see the adults inside to confirm that you are really here to do business for the court, if something happens, how can we report it to the Qin State?"
Information said that Li San had a bad temper and was never polite when speaking. To be able to say this was in line with his nature.
However, Yu Qianhu still rejected him: "Please come back."
Li San's family was completely furious. He pointed at Yu Qianhu and cursed: "You bastard..."
"Master Li San, please don't be impulsive!" Manager Ruan interrupted him and smiled at Yu Qianhu: "Don't blame Yu Qianhu, he just has this temper... Your Excellency is busy, so we won't disturb him and leave first."
He dragged Li San away from home.
But Yu Qianhu stopped Mr. Ruan: "General Mr. Ruan, you can follow me in to see the Lord... The Dou Family Trading Company has helped the Duke of Qin a lot, and you are familiar with the Duke of Qin. I can trust you to go in and see him." See."
Manager Li San was so angry that he asked a few questions at the top of his voice, but was scolded by Manager Ruan: "Master Li San, don't be too hasty. If this offends you and harms the Jinling Wushi Escort Bureau, you are the best." My boss can’t spare you!”
“Besides, my lord saw me because of the reputation of Qin Guogong and the Dou family. After all, the Dou family is relatively familiar with Qin Guogong.”
(End of this chapter)
