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Jiang Mengli looked like she had seen through Zhao Wujiang. In her opinion, the world was as black as crows. As an official, Zhao Wujiang would use his official power to oppress others to get money just like other officials.
Zhao Wujiang smiled lightly and was not angry. Jiang Mengli's words were compelling but not right, so naturally they could not touch his sore spot.
Li Yuanzheng stopped wiping the sword in his hand and said coldly:
"Little junior sister, you have lost your composure."
Feng Yuncai knew the inside story, rubbed his hands in embarrassment, and said with a smile: "Miss Jiang, this is not what you think."
Jiang Mengli snorted:
"As for your shortage of money, I know that you have a close relationship with the Liu family. Didn't they honor your money?
Or have you never been rewarded and doubted that you have never enriched your own pockets? "
"Jiang Mengli!" Li Yuanzheng said with a straight face:
"You are going too far. Brother Zhao is an upright, humble and kind man, how can you say that!"
"Hmph, he is obviously rich. He has such a big house, but he has taken a lot of money from the people. Now he is building Wuya Pavilion, and he actually says there is a shortage of money. It is really shameless!" Jiang Mengli crossed her arms and said:
“When I walk around the world, I hate people who are not one-faced and two-faced.
Now that he has come to collect money, he is clearly trying to oppress Chairman Feng and others. I have seen this kind of tactics from other officials too many times! "
The atmosphere in the room became increasingly cold.
"It's an honor for Feng to be able to help Mr. Zhao. Furthermore, it is also of Feng's own free will." Feng Yuncai saw that the atmosphere was tense and he quickly smoothed things over.
"What are you volunteering for? You just don't want to refute his face." Jiang Mengli's face turned frosty:
"You don't need to be afraid, the Jiang family will make the decision for you."
Feng Yuncai was about to explain when he heard a creak, the door was pushed open, and the remaining five honorary presidents of the chamber of commerce and Feng Xueer arrived.
They had just received the news that Zhao Wujiang was coming to the Chamber of Commerce, and hurried over. As soon as they met, they saluted Zhao Wujiang:
"Master Zhao."
Zhao Wujiang was unfazed, and there was no look of dissatisfaction on his face because of Jiang Mengli's words. He still had a gentle smile. He nodded and signaled to several honorary presidents, one of whom he had met before, and it was Liu Qingshan.
"Master Zhao, I heard that you are building your own power. Do you have the manpower and money?" Liu Qingshan smiled.
Zhao Wujiang smiled gently: "We already have the manpower but we still need to find more. There is a bit of a shortage of money now."
"Hey, that's just right." Liu Qingshan was immediately delighted. As they expected, Zhao Wujiang donated his money to the treasury, and now his power is gradually short of money.
He took three steps and two steps at a time, came to Zhao Wujiang, took out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve, stuffed it into Zhao Wujiang's hand, and said with a flattering smile:
"Master Zhao, this is my intention. Don't dislike it."
"And me and me." The other honorary presidents swarmed forward, took out the money and stuffed it into Zhao Wujiang's hands, looking anxious for fear that Zhao Wujiang would refuse.
Li Yuanzheng was stunned on the spot. What was going on? Why are these people rushing to give away money before Brother Zhao opens his mouth?
Jiang Mengli's expression was stiff, her heart was in turmoil, shock was sweeping through her body, causing her chest to rise and fall, and her breathing to be slightly rapid.
She was extremely confused. Didn't Zhao Wujiang want to intimidate Chairman Feng? Why did these chamber of commerce executives come one by one to give money before he opened his mouth? The flattery on those faces could no longer be described as voluntary. It was as if Zhao Wujiang looked down on them if he didn't accept the money.
Feng Yuncai also took out the banknote and handed it to Zhao Wujiang respectfully:
"Mr. Zhao, don't be too little, just try your best to help your pavilion's power quickly take root and flourish."
Several honorary presidents put the money into Zhao Wujiang's hands, with expressions of relief on their faces, as if they had done something that made them extremely comfortable.
Zhao Wujiang took the banknotes and counted them with his eyes. He found that there were nearly one hundred thousand taels. He was a little unprepared for the enthusiasm of several honorary presidents, but with his mind racing, he quickly understood the whole story.
"In addition, Mr. Zhao, there is some money here." Liu Qingshan took out another kit from his arms. The kit was the size of a palm and was stuffed to the brim. He said respectfully:
"Here is the money raised by our Chamber of Commerce. If you want to contribute to the country, I hope Master Zhao can do it!"
At the same time, several other honorary presidents and Feng Yuncai spoke one after another.
"Yes, in order to fill the emptiness of the treasury and not want to hurt the people, Mr. Zhao has put an end to the previous policy of increasing taxes. Instead, he risked his life and ignored everyone's criticism to let the courtiers donate their money. This is a great righteousness!"
"Master Zhao was the first to donate all his money, which resulted in the current shortage of money. I was deeply moved when I learned about it."
"Sacrificing a small thing to become a big one, this act of righteousness illuminates my heart like a bright light from the sky. After discussing it, we were deeply inspired by Mr. Zhao and determined to contribute to the country!"
"The act of filling up the national treasury can be used to fight border wars, ensure the soldiers' pay and food, and be distributed to the common people. It can comfort the disaster-stricken areas and is a great kindness to Mr. Zhao."
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