The first wife of the strongest peasant daughter

Chapter 223 Huge Money Delivered to Your Door
Seeing Gu Chuhan's indifferent attitude, Qingquan held her tightly, with tears in his eyes, "Ninth Young Master! Young Master is in charge, he can't live without you! He will never do anything wrong to you! Those are all misunderstandings! Ninth Young Master Can't you trust your son?"

Gu Chuhan paused, turned his head and looked at him coldly, "Nian, we used to be a master and servant to remind you, leave me, Nanyan, immediately! Otherwise, your life is in danger, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

"Master Ninth is still thinking about slaves!" Qingquan burst into tears.

Gu Chuhan shook off him with a cold face, and left quickly.

"Ninth Young Master! Ninth Young Master!?" Qing Quan hurriedly chased after him.

The dark guard who followed came up to stop him.

Seeing that he didn't know a few people, staring at him with cold eyes, Qingquan didn't dare to pester him anymore, wiped his tears with red eyes and returned to the post house.

Mu Xiao saw him coming back, "Qingquan! How did you explain it?"

Qingquan raised his eyes to look at him, and a dark light flashed in his eyes, "Your Highness doesn't believe it, and he won't forgive him either!"

"I'll find a chance to talk to her tomorrow." Mu Xiao sighed slightly.

"Thank you, my lord! This servant will explain to His Highness until she believes it!" Qingquan didn't need him to talk nonsense, and he didn't believe that the ninth son would be so unfeeling to the son.Even when she heard the son's life experience was revealed, her adoptive mother was not in touch, and her own mother denied her, because she felt sorry for him, she rode from Nanle county to the capital all night to visit him secretly. How could she turn a blind eye to his life and death! ?
Mu Xiao looked at him and asked, "How is the second brother now?"

Qingquan shook his head, "Still not awake."

Mu Xiao sighed.

Qingquan didn't say much to him, and bowed to leave.

Heihu looked at Gu Chuhan, who had a bad face, and dared not speak a few times, "Master..."

Gu Chuhan glanced at him coldly.

Heihu bit the bullet and gritted his teeth, "Master! The second son of Qi has not got rid of his demons, and he doesn't know whether he will live or die. Are you really not worried at all?"

"If you have the heart to worry about him, then you go there!" Gu Chuhan said coldly, then turned and went back to the inner hall.

Heihu's face paled, "Master..."

Yingran came out and stared at him, "Who are you, Heihu? You actually speak for the kind of person who betrayed the master? You don't want to stay with the master anymore!?"

"I just don't believe that Second Young Master Qi would do something wrong to Master!" Heihu pursed his lips.

"You don't trust the master?" Yingran said angrily.

Heihu retorted, "I didn't disbelieve the master! Someone lied to the master and caused the master to misunderstand!"

Yingran wanted to say more, and Heihu said angrily again, "Zi Mingming likes the second son of Qi so much. He hasn't been really happy since he returned to Nanyan. If there is a misunderstanding, why don't you let him explain? Do you want the master to be so unhappy all his life?" Have you ever been happy? If you want to see Master unhappy, I can't stand it!"

"Who looks at the master unhappy?! Can you want someone who has slept with other women? He betrayed and hurt the master himself! Even if he dies, the person he slept with will worry about it! It's not the master's turn! "Yingran also turned blue with anger.

Yingxue stepped out quickly, "Shut up both of you! What kind of place is this? You guys are arguing here?!"

Heihu didn't choke any more, pursed his lips, turned around and retreated.

Ying Ranqi's chest heaved, and he pointed at Heihu's back angrily, "He's just a foodie! Helping outsiders make the master angry and sad!"

"Okay! Shut up! The master won't let you mention this matter, so don't mention it again!" Yingxue sighed.

Yingran pursed her lips tightly, feeling uncomfortable in her heart.

Mother Chu took care of Gu Chuhan to wash up and go to bed, "Your Highness, rest early today, and there will be envoys to visit tomorrow morning!"

"Hmm!" Gu Chuhan took a notebook she had written and flipped through it, fell on the bed, and leaned on the big pillow to watch.

Mother Chu moved the lamp closer, persuaded her to go to bed early, and quietly retreated to the door of the bedroom to guard.

Gu Chuhan flipped through the notebook, but didn't read it at all.

Seeing that it was midnight, Ling Zhen came over and asked softly, "Is Your Highness asleep?"

Gu Chuhan ignored him and turned to face inside.

Listening to the movement in the dormitory, Ling Zhen knew that she was not asleep, and sighed inwardly.Sad love since ancient times!Knowing this earlier, he never let Su Jin get close to Jiulang just to gain the protection of Su Jin!
The next day at the court meeting, Gu Chuhan got up early.

Mother Chu took Yingxue and Yingran to wait for her to wash, change and have breakfast.

Ling Zhen came over and saw her bloodshot eyes, couldn't help feeling distressed, "Jiulang! Today..."

Gu Chuhan looked up at him.

Ling Zhen suffocated slightly, and quickly changed the subject, "Today, the Dali envoys are here to present congratulatory gifts in name, but in fact they are supporting you. The forces of the Ji family and the Yuan family will definitely treat you more fiercely." , be careful in the morning!"

"I know!" Gu Chuhan nodded, rubbed the space between his eyebrows, took a few mouthfuls, and hurried to the morning court.

Mother Chu looked at Ling Zhen, "My lord?"

"She will always figure it out and let go!" Ling Zhen nodded and followed Gu Chuhan.

In recent years, Dali has made huge leaps in both the cotton spinning industry, handicrafts and household items, and machine firearms have made a qualitative leap, and the national strength has also become significantly stronger.

Most of the machine cloth that Nanyan buys now is produced by Dali, and a small part is produced by Beichen.Although firearms research has never been slack, it is not as good as Beichen in essence, and there are no machines.

This time Dali came to congratulate, not only the good diplomatic relations, but also the preparation of cooperation between the two countries, expanding the Nanyan market, and jointly developing fuel machines!

Fan Gonglian and Zhou Jiujing are good talkers, and they sent Yishui's gold, silver, jewelry and rare treasures, high-quality corn seeds, as well as various oil presses, threshers, seeders, flower popping machines, spinning machines and looms Waiting for one each, twenty outstanding craftsmen, "There are also some clothes, fur and jewelry, which are a kind gift from the empress dowager to my granddaughter!"

Emperor Yan was very happy looking at those things, and with strong support, Chu Han's throne would only be more stable!

The ministers looked with joy and sorrow. If something happened to Gu Chuhan, although Da Li would be beyond his reach, he could easily put huge pressure on the border of Nanyan. Once a war broke out, the people would be in dire straits!

In the palace, Emperor Yan took the officials to appreciate the operation of the machines, and Gu Chuhan explained.

Seeing that she is very familiar with those machines, and she is so familiar with those machines that she knows even the tightness of a screw, the indifferent self-confidence in her bones comes from the inside.Feng Chen couldn't help smiling wryly.Even if he doesn't want to, I'm afraid he won't be able to prevent more and more people from being attracted to her and falling in love with her!

It's no wonder that even though she was dressed in men's clothes, Su Jin was strictly on guard and didn't allow her to go back to Nanyan!However, no matter whether he was calculated by someone or he couldn't hold back, he was out of the game!
Gu Chuhan led the crowd forward, "I will focus on the flower popping machine, spinning machine and loom next. I believe all ministers are familiar with the machine cloth. Most of you have passed through the machine cloth. The warp and weft are tight, smooth and delicate. , the colors are various and gorgeous, and the whole material is easier to tailor, and the clothes and bedding made are more comfortable and beautiful! Now let’s take a look at the working efficiency of the new loom, which is more than ten times that of the manual loom. .I hope that the Nanyan Manufacturing Bureau will be completed as soon as possible to produce enough machines for the development of Nanyan! Promote our Nanyan economy faster! Let the people have enough food and become rich!"

"The emperor's grandson said it simply, how can we speed up the prosperity of the people?" Someone immediately choked to find fault.

As soon as the words came out, two people responded.

Gu Chuhan turned his head and took a look, "Grandpa Pi!"

"Yes! Your Highness! The servant has already written it down!" Pi Deshui looked at the choking person with a half-smile.

The three of them suddenly felt a little tense.

A minister took a look and stood up, "I would like to listen to the advice of the emperor's grandson!" When the emperor's grandson was in power, the people in Nanle County were impoverished and ruined by evil customs. Such a place was under her hands become a place of abundance.Asking such a question is not asking for death?
There is a piece of follower at the bottom, "I would like to listen to the advice of the emperor's grandson!"

Gu Chuhan nodded, "Let's discuss this later!" He talked about the manufacturing bureau again.

Emperor Yan is absolutely supportive, but the treasury is empty.

The household department couldn't come up with the money that Gu Chuhan asked for to build the manufacturing bureau.

Gu Chuhan was not in a hurry.

At lunch, Emperor Yan hosted a banquet in honor of Da Li's envoys.

The two sides exchanged letters of credence, and Nan Yan also prepared a return gift in the name of Gu Chuhan to honor the two elders, Empress Dowager Dali and Emperor Xianzheng.

Mu Xiao has never been able to find a chance to talk to Gu Chuhan alone, and they will return to Dali after their mission is completed.

All of Gu Chuhan's plans were almost completed, and in the afternoon, he summoned the officials in charge of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry to discuss the establishment of a manufacturing bureau.

"Your Highness! It's not that the Ministry of Household Affairs is unwilling to pay, it's really...the treasury is empty, and the Ministry of Household Affairs can't afford it! If the budget is forced to be given to His Highness to prepare for the establishment of a manufacturing bureau, then this year's rainy season disasters and typhoon disasters will There are soldiers and generals, so I can’t get them out!” Jin Xin, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, had a bitter face, fearing that the resolute and ruthless grandson of the emperor would give him a death order, and he would have no choice but to resign and retire. Yes!
"How much can the household department give out now?" Gu Chuhan asked with a frown.

Jin Xin hesitated, "Three... 3 taels!"

Not to mention 3 taels, even 30 taels are far from enough!

"Okay! If you can get [-], you can get [-]! I will donate the rest!" Gu Chuhan nodded.

Emperor Yan was a little worried that she would be too radical, "Chu Han! These are not accomplished overnight, take your time and try to be as steady as possible!" If you are not careful, you will be defeated!
"If Ji Shengchi has an opinion, I'll copy his first!" Gu Chuhan said in a deep voice.

When Jin Xin and several officials from the household department heard this, their expressions changed.

Coming out of the palace, several people surrounded Jin Xin, "Lord Jin! Listen to what your Highness said, she is not asking for donations, she is trying to ransack the house!"

Jin Xin also had a bad face. Although the household department made money, they paid more money, but they were not the ones who really made money!The emperor's grandson is eyeing them and wants to kill them again?
"I can't do the errand now, and I can't protect myself. You can also ask for blessings!"

Several officials became a little anxious.

Jin Xin quietly went to Ji's house to meet Ji Shengchi at night, "My lord! It seems that this matter has been planned for a long time, and they must have agreed to send the craftsmen here a long time ago! Please give me an idea, my lord!"

"Why are you panicking? I can't move your head!" Ji Shengchi glanced at him lightly with eagle eyes.

Jin Xin didn't understand why he was getting more and more indifferent, and he was still slowly delegating power to the emperor's grandson, "My lord! This matter is really difficult!"

"The emperor issued an order. If you can't do it, do you think someone can do it for you?" Ji Shengchi said quietly.

Since Gu Chuhan was canonized to participate in politics, he has replaced several people. Although not all of them are important positions, they are all convenient positions.

Jin Xin is worried that this time he will be used for the knife, and the Ministry of Industry is not afraid. They just say that they have no money and can't make it, so they push it all to the Ministry of Households!

After returning home, he ran around in a hurry, finally gritted his teeth, and put some blood on the donation, keeping his eyes open first.

Gu Chuhan didn't plan to touch him for the time being. The next morning, she asked all civil and military officials to arrive. Tables, pens, ink, paper and inkstones were set up on both sides, and there were signboards with two huge words: Donation!
"Everyone gathers firewood with high flames. I believe all adults know that we in Nanyan are backward and poor. People in many places can't even eat enough. It is imperative to promote development! The construction of the manufacturing bureau, the palace has 50 taels of private property. Take out all the money, and the rest will be up to you adults!" Gu Chuhan looked at the crowd with a smile.

Emperor Yan also took the lead, "I also took out 10 taels from the private treasury!"

"Regent! How much do you want?" Gu Chuhan approached with a smile.

Ji Shengchi looked at her smiling eyes looking forward, her small face was shining with brilliance, and couldn't help being in a daze for a moment, "How much is your Highness planning to ask this king?"

"The regent has always been diligent and caring for the people, so you can't be stingy! You can't compare with the emperor's grandfather. He has been poor for many years and has no money, but he has practiced a lot of pills. I paid 50 taels myself. Regent, you are an elder. , can't be less than me, right?" Gu Chuhan looked at him with a smile.This old man is very rich!Ten thousand more is ten thousand!
"This king has no property, only a little ancestral property in the family. When I go back, I will ask someone to clean it up and collect 10 taels for His Highness!" Ji Shengchi said, looking at Emperor Yan.

"Thank you Regent for your generosity! You must have contributed to the fundraising inscription!" Gu Chuhan smiled and cupped his hands in a deep bow.

Ji Shengchi took all the money and paid out 10 taels at once. The other officials looked at each other in blank dismay and began to wonder how much they would pay.

Jin Xin also quickly stood up, "The minister's family is poor, and I hope to contribute 5 taels to help His Highness!"

"The minister is willing to give 1 taels!"

"The minister is willing to give 3 taels!"

"The minister pays 5000 taels!"

"..."

Fengchen had already bought people in the court, and gave them money to support Gu Chuhan in the court in their name.

Seeing that there are so many people supporting it, the other officials have no choice but to grit their teeth and bleed for fear of being memorized by Gu Chuhan.

The donation quickly memorized two long lists and stopped.

Emperor Yan pointed out the officials who questioned and satirized Gu Chuhan yesterday on how to make the people rich, "Since you don't know the suffering of the people, and how to make the people rich and live and work in peace and contentment, then go to the local area and learn it!" People come up to fill the seats.

The three of them were dumbfounded, how much effort and money did they spend climbing to this seat?In just one day, he was demoted to the county magistrate! ?He hurriedly begged for mercy, begging Gu Chuhan.

Emperor Yan was determined to stand up for Gu Chuhan, and his attitude was very firm, "Whoever begs for mercy will all be guilty of the same crime!"

All the ministers dared not say any more, for fear of offending bad luck.

A few naughty ones quickly changed the subject, shouting to continue raising donations, secretly flattering Gu Chuhan.

With this experience, those who are unwilling to pay have to have bloodletting.

Whoever wants to say that he has no money and dares to call him poor, Gu Chuhan immediately pointed out the value of the finger ring and the ring on his hand.

When the morning was coming to an end, Gu Chuhan saw that he could barely make do with the money, and then presented several incriminating evidence.

Fishing the common people, seeking profit with the people, seeking wealth and killing people, extorting money for huge profits, embezzling and accepting huge amounts of money, all of them have conclusive evidence.

Emperor Yan Longyan was furious, and the court issued an order to search and punish severely.

It was only then that the ministers realized that Gu Chuhan had already had a handle in his hand, and if the donations were not enough, they would ransack the house.

Seeing that there was nothing to do with him, Jin Xin heaved a sigh of relief. Hearing the sound of falling down, he couldn't help touching the beads of sweat on his forehead.fortunately!fortunately!He gritted his teeth and took 5 taels!
However, Gu Chuhan was very dissatisfied with his 5 taels. This guy had a fat head and big ears, was greedy for money, and controlled the household department without knowing how much he made, so he gave her 5 taels.

"Master Jin! Please stop!"

Hearing Pi Deshui's voice, Jin Xin's whole body trembled, he turned his head and smiled, "Grandpa Pi!"

Pi Deshui met the ceremony, "Lord Jin! The emperor asked Lord Jin if he was dedicated!?"

After he finished speaking, he left, leaving behind beads of sweat on Jin Xin's forehead.When I got home, I quickly collected another 5 taels, and handed in 10 taels together with the previous donation.

Those ministers who talked about fundraising were also very active, and they handed over their silver taels one after another.

Qingquan watched in the dark, couldn't help but sigh secretly, and told his subordinates, "Let them hand in the donation!"

"Yes!"

Gu Chuhan received money one day and received soft hands, but fortunately she settled the accounts quickly, with the help of Gu Shilang, a personal disciple, and Cheng Yi also got her guidance and assistance, and settled the accounts in one day.

"Your Highness! The total is 210 taels!" Gu Shilang reported the number.

"210 taels!" Gu Chuhan nodded.

"It's enough in the early stage, plus those who ransacked their homes, and then find some merchants to join in the investment, barely close!" Gu Shilang looked at her and said.It is almost the same to open the manufacturing bureau, but the shipbuilding is still not close. It would be great if we could get a steam turbine ship from Dali!But now that Da Li only has two ships, it is impossible to get them one.

The guards ran in from outside, "Your Highness! Some merchants heard that His Highness is raising donations to build a manufacturing bureau, and they said they came to solicit donations! There are three or four!"

Gu Chuhan was slightly taken aback, "The merchants are here to collect donations?"

"Yes! They are all big merchants in Nanyan!" The guard responded.

"Please come in!" Gu Chuhan stood up.

The guard responded and quickly led a few people in.

"Caomin has met the grandson of the emperor! Your Highness is a thousand years old!" Several people saluted respectfully.

"Please get up!" Gu Chuhan raised his hand.

A few people got up, looked at Gu Chuhan, with a smile on their faces, "Caomin and others have long wanted to introduce the Dali machine manufacturing industry to Nanyan, and learned that His Highness is actually my Nanyan Crown Prince, and have been waiting for His Highness to build a manufacturing industry." Bureau, now there is finally news, I am waiting to come here to raise donations!"

"Your Highness! This is 100 million taels from our Meng family!"

"Our Xiao family's 160 million taels!"

"Jiang's 120 million taels!"

"The Pei family has 200 million taels!"

Gu Shilang, Cheng Yi, and the people who were helping out couldn't help but inhale.In the blink of an eye, there are nearly 600 million taels, which is enough for His Highness!

Gu Chuhan was also slightly shocked, "Do you want to join the stock split or simply raise donations?"

Several people said, "Just fundraising! But I also want to cooperate with His Highness!"

Gu Chuhan lowered his eyes and couldn't help raising the corners of his mouth to smile.

(End of this chapter)