A good canonization turns into a donation.
The second place pick in the rankings, which was supposed to be outstanding, became the top pick in the rankings.
No wonder the spring breeze in Fang Yuan is warm, no wonder the Fang family is calm and composed.
The original wealth tax was blurred into a donation, and the Fang family's forced behavior became voluntary in the blink of an eye.
The key point is that it is difficult to collect wealth taxes. If you make an occasional donation, you can win the favor of the emperor. Even a smart family will not refuse.
For example, the Zhu family, Tao family, Qiu family, Zhou family, Meng family, etc.
With the addition of the eldest prince, the Tian family can save at least three hundred thousand taels of silver, which is enough for the frontier warriors to eat and clothe themselves throughout the winter, which also explains why he is particularly relaxed and happy today.
The Fang family must have been angry with the emperor in advance, and most of the families who donated were from their own camp.
On the other hand, the Jiang family, the Dou family, etc. all frowned and twisted their heads, hesitating to follow.
Come on, let the Fang family take all the benefits, which is tantamount to achieving Fang Yuan.
If you don't follow, you are afraid of leaving a knot in the emperor's heart. The later you pay, the less weight it will have.
The Fang family figured out how to make the enemy family have a thankless job.
Xu Mo lowered his head. The first thing that came to his mind was not the annoyance of being robbed of the spotlight, nor the embarrassment of the Jiang family and the Dou family, but that the eldest prince's appearance meant that the Fang family was not just trying to regain their reputation.
They should have a backup plan.
The Fang family's support for the eldest prince was for the sole purpose of seizing the heir, making all the princes dim and highlighting only one star.
Will they attack the fifth prince?
Will the fifth prince stand up?
It was something that was quite worrying at first, but this speculation made me a little more hopeful.
At this time, the Hanlin bachelor had recorded the amount of gold and silver donated by each family.
Tianjia looked at the dazzling amount, with a face full of relief and kindness, "Hong'er has only been in the government for two years, and he doesn't have much property at hand. I'm afraid it will take you a long time to save these 50,000 taels."
The eldest prince stood up from the ground and said impassionedly, "It is the duty of a prince to share his father's worries and solve problems for the Chongqing Dynasty."
"My son is the eldest brother, and he should set an example for his younger brothers and sisters. Only if my son does a better job, can the younger brothers and sisters learn from his example and care about the people."
Come, come, he's coming.
The Fang family was really not satisfied with regaining their reputation. They also had to squeeze out the rival families and other princes. It was really a perfect way to kill two birds with one stone.
The Fang family, the Tao family, the Zhu family, and others donated so much money that the Jiang family, the Dou family, the Yao family, and others were all murmuring and hesitant about whether to follow suit.
The eldest prince donated 50,000 taels of silver. Can the second, fourth and fifth princes who are also princes really not murmur?
What do Tianjia think?
Do you expect your sons to donate, or do you understand that they have no money and refuse?
The answer is obvious.
"Hong'er's kindness is worthy of praise. Hundreds of thousands of frontier soldiers will be grateful to you." Tianjia spoke slowly, as if giving the princes of the aristocratic family a chance to interrupt.
The aristocratic families headed by Jiang Jizong were still hesitant.
Manager Wu suddenly took two steps forward, leaned into Tianjia's ear, and murmured in a voice that could be heard by everyone, "To inform the emperor, the second prince is here, saying that he wants to prepare ten thousand taels of silver to express his feelings."
Just after he finished speaking, he looked at the location of the side hall and said, "The third princess also said that she is willing to donate 10,000 taels of silver with Concubine Min."
The biological mother of the second prince is not revealed. He is only half a year older than the eldest prince. He left the palace and established a palace two years ago. He has some assets but not much. Ten thousand taels is considered the limit.
The third princess has not left the palace yet and does not have many assets. Fortunately, Concubine Min has a big family behind her, so she can afford this ten thousand taels.
Tianjia obviously knew very well about his children and nodded with satisfaction.
But he still didn't answer, seeming to be waiting for someone to continue donating.
The aristocratic families hesitated, gradually began to move, and quietly discussed the amount.
The main hall turned from tranquility to noisy, and the Jinshi who should have attracted much attention were left aside and completely became a marginal foil.
Some people were dissatisfied and bit their gums and said, "The eldest prince and Fang Tanhua did it on purpose. They sincerely made us unhappy by donating at this time."
Some people knew about Wan Wao and whispered, "We were just affected. The real target of the eldest prince and the Fang family should be the fifth prince."
"Fifth prince?" Xu Mo blurted out in surprise.
"Yes, it's the fifth prince." The person in front of him whispered more and more, "The second prince's biological mother is not revealed but she has already established a family. The third princess is backed by a big family, and the fourth prince's mother is also a noble concubine. It will not be a problem to come up with ten thousand taels."
"There are only five princes. Not to mention the premature death of his biological mother, even my grandfather's family is in dire straits. Let alone ten thousand taels, I'm afraid it will be difficult for even five thousand taels."
Even if you take it out, the subsequent food, clothing, housing, transportation, and favors will all be money.
A dignified prince cannot live worse than a palace maid or eunuch.
It happened that the eldest prince took the lead, followed by the second prince and the third princess. Although the fourth prince did not move, he should not be able to escape.
As the emperor's heir, and also holding the title of direct descendant, the fifth prince cannot make excuses without spending ten thousand taels.
Once he loses the support of the people, no matter how hard he works, he will never be able to get that position in the future.
The Fang family's battle can be called beautiful.
Xu Mo couldn't help but start to worry, even though he hadn't confirmed that it was his fifth brother.
"This situation is difficult to break." The voice sighed and gradually disappeared.
The noisy main hall also became peaceful. The aristocratic families seemed to have reached an agreement, with Jiang Jizong taking the lead. As soon as he took half a step up, a hoarse and weak voice sounded from the side hall.
"If I go back to my father, I'll be late."
The visitor deliberately suppressed it, but he could still hear that he was out of breath, as if he was running over.
This move could not only explain his late anxiety and eliminate Tianjia's displeasure, but also tell everyone present that he valued this donation.
Having already made up his mind, Jiang Jizong pulled back his legs, not wanting to compete with the prince.
Everyone in the hall looked up, wanting to know what the prince would do.
Then we waited and waited, but there was still no announcement.
Even Tianjia couldn't sit still and reminded with his voice, "Xiaowu, what did you come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for?"
It's the fifth prince!
Xu Mo immediately raised his ears, his mind trembling uncontrollably, trying to distinguish the voice of an acquaintance.
"Reply to my father." The other end was silent for a moment and finally said, "My son is here to offer advice."
"So many aristocratic families have donated silver and contributed to the dynasty, which is worthy of commendation." The fifth prince's tone was leisurely, still rising first and then suppressing, "It's just that the capacity of the main hall is limited after all. It can neither commend the family nor entertain guests, so I have the courage to ask my father to hold a spring banquet on a certain day, and I would like to reward the families who are willing to donate."
There is a clever term here, which is willing to donate, rather than already donated.
As the fifth prince said, the number of people in the Hall of Supreme Harmony is limited, and the only people who can stand here are first- to third-grade officials, which cannot include all the wealthy households in Fengjing.
The Fang family had a brilliant idea, forcing the aristocratic family to donate.
But the fifth prince had a better idea, asking the entire Fengjing to donate money.
Looking at the bright eyes of the Tian family, one could tell that these words had entered his heart, and the Fang family's clever plan also indirectly made the wedding dress for the fifth prince.
As for the hatred caused by the proposal to donate money, I'm sorry, the proposal was initiated by the Fang family, and the hatred should also belong to the Fang family.
If this wasn't the Hall of Supreme Harmony, if there weren't so many people here, Xu Mo would have almost clapped his hands and exclaimed.
At the same time, he became more and more certain that this person was almost his fifth brother.
Only by having a long banquet can the enemy be defeated without making a move, without the ability to fight back.
Judging from the smiles that Fang Yuan and the eldest prince lost instantly, it was clear that they were not happy with the proposal, but they had no position to refuse it.
Because Tianjia is happy and willing, and they... just want to please Tianjia.
"I have indeed given birth to some good princes." The man on the dragon chair said with joy, "Just as Xiao Wu said, we will hold a spring appreciation banquet on another day, and all of you dear friends will come."
Of course you have to come and donate money.
Among the families, some are smiling bitterly, some are helpless, and some are content.
No matter what happens, receiving the seal must be carried out slowly and slowly.
First A has made arrangements, now it is the turn of Second A, and Third A.
Hundreds of Jinshi returned to their roles as protagonists, some kowtowed, some kowtowed, some were excited, and some choked with sobs.
After finally waiting until it was over, Xu Mo couldn't hold it any longer and wanted to see the fifth prince.
