This prince is going to heaven

Chapter 616 Casting a Net
Two days later.

Governor's Palace.

The governor of Jingzhou, Liu Shiru, hosted a grand banquet for the governor Bai Wangzhi and the minister of household affairs Zhao Chengfeng. At the banquet, the three of them toasted and mingled with each other, each of them was full of smiles, it was a happy scene.

After drinking and eating, Bai Wangzhi took out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve, put them in front of Liu Shiru without leaving any traces, and said with a smile: "Master Liu, your appointment as a junior official has been properly arranged. Please check it out."

Liu Shiru didn't even look at it, just picked it up and put it in his sleeve, then raised his glass to Bai Wangzhi and said, "Master Bai's words are a bit disgusting to me, you and I have worked together for many years, how can I not know As a human being? Why bother to count, I am naturally relieved when Mr. Bai does things."

"Hahahahaha."

As soon as Liu Shiru finished speaking, the three of them laughed at the same time.

"Then I don't know what instruction Mr. Liu has next?" Bai Wangzhi asked calmly after taking a sip of the wine in his glass.

Liu Shiru pondered for a moment, and then said: "Instructions are out of the question, but this time, I hope to take out 10 taels to really help those victims."

Hearing what he said, Bai Wangzhi and Zhao Chengfeng's expressions changed immediately.

The total amount of money allocated by the imperial court this time was only 100 million. The lion Liu Shiru opened his mouth and took away 20 taels by himself. The remaining 80 taels were not enough for them. How to explain to those adults in the household department?
The 80 taels of silver seems to be a lot, but there are also many people who share it. Dozens of officials in important positions in Jingzhou have to take care of it, and there must be an account in Yanjing City. How could Bai Wangzhi and Zhao Chengfeng agree to take out 10 taels?
I only heard Bai Wangzhi say at that time: "What does Lord Liu mean by that?"

Liu Shiru chuckled, put down his cup, and replied: "My term of office will be up in three months. At this juncture, I really don't want to have any more problems. If this is worth less than a penny of relief money If it is not spent on those victims, who can guarantee that those victims can do anything? If things become serious by then, it will not end well."

Zhao Chengfeng immediately wanted to refute him, but Liu Shiru seemed to have guessed what he was going to say, turned his head slightly, and his indifferent eyes immediately fell on him.

For some reason, Zhao Chengfeng felt a little apprehensive when he saw it like this.

I only heard Liu Shiru look at him and said calmly: "My lords, don't forget that His Royal Highness King Jing, who can't see the end of the dragon, is hiding in Jingzhou at this moment."

Hearing what he said, Bai Wangzhi and Zhao Chengfeng also showed a trace of uneasiness on their faces.

Liu Shiru continued: "Even though Jingzhou City is in our hands, if our government does nothing, do you two think that His Highness King Jing can easily let us go?"

"Look, you have to do it!"

Bai Wangzhi thought about it for a while, and then pondered: "But 10 taels, isn't it a bit much?"

Liu Shiru shook his head and said, "Did Lord Bai never hear the legend about that Highness? Even if Lord Bai didn't know about it, Lord Zhao is an official in the capital. Presumably you should know the methods of His Highness Prince Jing, right?"

Zhao Chengfeng was startled first, then sighed slightly.

How could he not know what Wen Ruyan did?He was there on the day when the army returned from the great victory in the north.

Seeing that the two of them were silent, Liu Shiru smiled lightly and said, "So, you two adults, don't worry about the 10 taels of silver. Since we want to show off, we have to do enough, and we can't leave it to King Jing." Your Highness has a clue, can the two adults understand the concerns in my heart?"

Bai Wangzhi and Zhao Chengfeng looked at each other, then nodded helplessly.

"Just as Master Liu said."

"Then I will trouble the two adults for all the disaster relief matters that follow. It's just the disaster relief account book. I hope the two adults can leave a record for me. I wonder if the two adults can agree?"

Before Zhao Chengfeng could speak, Bai Wangzhi directly agreed, "Master Liu, don't worry, the 10 taels of silver will definitely be used on those victims. Of course, the official will send someone to carefully examine the use of each piece of silver. Tell Master Liu."

After getting out of the Governor's Mansion and getting into the carriage, Zhao Chengfeng slammed his fist on a small table inside angrily, and said angrily, "This Liu Shiru is really a bully!"

After saying this, he took a gulp of tea, and then said again: "This time the court allocated such a small amount of money, and Liu Shiru took away 20 taels by himself. I will bear with it for now, but He actually wants to take out 10 taels to help those untouchables, really shameless!"

He cursed alone for a long time, but Bai Wangzhi who was at the side was the old god and didn't say a word.

In the end, Zhao Chengfeng was too boring to scold, and then he complained to Bai Wangzhi: "I said, Mr. Bai, what do you think, can you promise him such a thing?"

The corner of Bai Wangzhi's mouth raised slightly, and he said lightly: "What he said is indeed reasonable, why didn't I agree?"

"This?" Zhao Chengfeng was stunned for a moment.

Bai Wangzhi glanced at him, and sighed slightly in his heart, he didn't know how this guy got to this position.
Of course, he definitely couldn't say this, but he patiently comforted him and said, "Isn't it just 10 taels? Just take it out. His worries are indeed justified. Prince Jing hasn't shown up yet. What we should do Naturally, I have to do my best. At first I was worried that Prince Jing would have some contact with this guy, but today I completely dispelled my worries. Since this old guy is so stable, he must really plan to retire before retiring. Big bucks."

"But once the 10 taels are taken out, we only have 70 taels left? How will we divide it then?"

A cold light suddenly flashed in Bai Wangzhi's eyes, then he turned his head to look at him and said with a smile, "Didn't I tell you? That 20 taels, he has his life to get, but not necessarily his life flower."

For some reason, seeing Bai Wangzhi's smile, Zhao Chengfeng couldn't help shivering.

Governor's Palace.

After Bai Wangzhi and Zhao Chengfeng left, a young man came out slowly, Liu Shiru hurriedly stood up and saluted, Wen Ruyan waved his hand and said: "I think after today, Bai Wangzhi won't doubt you."

Liu Shiru also admired sincerely: "Your Highness is a great talent, and I admire you."

His admiration really came from the bottom of his heart. At first he was a little worried that his sudden show of strength would arouse Bai Wangzhi's suspicion, and he wanted to remind His Highness Prince Jing, but who knew that he would have thought about it a long time ago. At this level, everything is already arranged.

"The next thing is all up to you."

"Your Highness, don't worry, the criminal knows what to do."

(End of this chapter)