Xie Xiuwen and his party arrived in Jiangnan smoothly. Local officials had to arrange one or two large banquets, which was considered a sign of respect for Shangguan.
In addition, the famous local families will also take the initiative to send greetings. Not only to thank you for a meal, but also to meet you, they are also happy.
A few days later, Xie Xiuwen was finally able to have a moment of peace.
"Silang, take people around the busiest streets here twice. Don't take the initiative to mention my name, but there is no need to keep a low profile."
"Yes, second uncle."
Xie Xiuwen had not seen visitors for three days in a row, which naturally made local officials and heads of big families extremely anxious.
It wasn't until the governor repeatedly asked to see him that Xie Xiuwen reluctantly showed up.
"Master Xie, we all know the purpose of your visit. To build a government office, the court will naturally provide the money, but if we are to build a pagoda, several of our Jiangnan squires are also willing to contribute, do you think?"
"Just trying to help?"
The governor heard the string and understood the elegant meaning, and immediately said: "Of course I am willing to contribute money and efforts. This is the list that the following squires took the initiative to recruit. Please thank your lord for a look."
Xie Xiuwen took it and read it carefully. The list was very long, ranging from one hundred taels to ten thousand taels. It can be said to be quite detailed.
The final total was as high as ninety-three thousand taels.
This number is no longer low.
If we just build ordinary pagodas, there will still be money left over.
"Yes, your government's ability to do things is indeed first-class."
Upon hearing this, the governor immediately handed over his hands and said humbly: "Thanks to your care, sir."
Xie Xiuwen didn't play tricks with him anymore. The other party was so sensible, so he couldn't play tricks on him anymore. After all, he was also the governor.
"These days, I have no choice but to thank guests behind closed doors."
After Xie Xiuwen finished speaking, he pointed at the two piles of greeting cards on the table and said with a wry smile: "Look, there are so many name cards, which one do you think is suitable for me to see? For the sake of fairness, I will simply I don’t see any of them, and I don’t want anyone to say that I took advantage of them secretly.”
"Master Xie is right, but you have always been an honest official, and our subordinates all know that, so we will definitely not talk nonsense."
"This ninety-three thousand taels is indeed not a small number. I will report this matter to the Lord truthfully. However, I also know that they are here for what I have in hand, but there is a lot of it."
Xie Xiuwen said, then glanced at the worshiper over there and said, "Jiangnan is rich and there are many squires, I'm afraid this is not enough."
The governor was very happy when he saw that he was willing to take the initiative to mention those documents.
"What your lord is saying is that if the lower officials see it, why don't they just quote a price on their own first?"
This is also a test for Xie Xiuwen.
No one knows now whether Xie Xiuwen is doing this to raise money for the treasury or just for his own personal gain.
However, since Mr. Xie was able to go through this journey, it is enough to show the trust that the Holy Lord has in him.
Therefore, should we also pay the filial piety that should be paid?
"This doesn't seem appropriate. In my opinion, it's better to just call everyone together. If you have anything to say, let's talk openly. This will save someone from not being able to get this thing themselves, and later saying that I took the bribe privately. Let's They are all on errands for His Majesty. To put it bluntly, they are all errands. I cannot allow myself to be infamy because of one errand."
When the governor heard this, he immediately understood.
"Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Then you see, we will call all these merchants together the day after tomorrow. What do you think?"
"Can."
Xie Rongen was walking around with people here, looking here and there, and he seemed very comfortable.
There are also many people who secretly send people to keep an eye on him, and they have found out Xie Rongen's identity early on.
Knowing that he was Xie Xiuwen's nephew and a disciple of General Yunhui, he naturally didn't dare to neglect him.
Xie Rongen went out this time and bought a large amount of silks, satins, jewelry, and some rouge and gouache that women love to use at prices that were unimaginable.
In the evening, when Xie Xiuwen saw that his results were good, he smiled and said, "Let's go tomorrow."
Xie Rongen was a little surprised: "You are still going? Second uncle, the things I bought back like this are considered bribes from them to you. Many of them are half-buy and half-free. I don't think they even paid enough for it."
"It doesn't matter. These merchants are timid. Only if I am willing to take the benefits from them will they be willing to believe that I am an official who can cooperate. If I don't take any benefits, they should be trembling with fear. Moreover, these local officials They won’t be able to sleep well at night either.”
Xie Xiuwen finally understood the way of being an official.
"Okay, then I'll change street tomorrow?"
"Yes, change the street. Remember, if he refuses to give you any benefits, or he obviously has no intention of pleasing you, then there is no need to waste your efforts."
In other words, whoever gives you a benefit will buy it.
This is equivalent to Xie Xiuwen giving these merchants an opportunity to honor him.
In this regard, although Xie Rongen understood his intention, most people below still did not understand.
For example, General Liu who came with him, he didn't understand very well. He always felt that Mr. Xie had a good official reputation when he was in the capital. Why is he so greedy for money and taking advantage of him now?
On the day of discussing the document, Xie Xiuwen changed into an official uniform, and his majesty naturally appeared.
Xie Xiuwen didn't talk much and said very frankly that he only had eight CDs in his hand, but this was definitely not for free.
Everyone is not a fool.
Just imagine, whoever gets the business documents in the first two years will be waiting for his wealth to double!
Whether you want to buy things from other small countries or want to sell the treasures in your hands, you can't do without this thing.
"There are indeed not many business qualifications this time, and in the future, even if the court expands the scope of business again, these things will not be given too much. As for the reason, it is not convenient for me to say too much. I can only say that everything is It is for my great governance to make the country more and more prosperous, and also to protect the safety of the people in my border towns."
The governor understood, but most of the merchants did not.
In fact, it means that if this involves outside the customs, there will naturally be people who want to take advantage of the loopholes.
Therefore, it is very likely that there will be finesse here.
And with careful work, border defense will be a big problem.
Therefore, too many commercial CDs will not be distributed at any time. This is equivalent to guaranteeing the price of the eight current CDs, and indirectly telling everyone that the price you pay to buy them is not exaggerated.
Except for the officials from the Ministry of Revenue who were traveling with Xie Xiuwen, no one knew how many cards he had.
But now that he has said openly and honestly that there are only eight, that means there are only eight.
"Sir, I am a common man without talent. I am willing to give you one hundred thousand taels in exchange for a business document. Please allow your permission." (End of Chapter)
