Chapter 1596： I feel the joy of the East Building

Chapter 1596 The joy of the East Building, I feel it

Zhao Wenhua arrived in Tai'an City, Jinan Prefecture the day before yesterday. After resting for a whole day yesterday, he still has no intention of leaving today.

After learning the news that Zhao Wenhua was temporarily resting in Tai'an City, the officials of Jinan Prefecture visited Zhao Wenhua's apartment in an endless stream.

Of course, none of the people who met was empty-handed.

In the beginning, there were also people who wanted to take the noble route for the purpose of earning fame, and came to pay their respects to Zhao Wenhua empty-handed. There came a sentence that the master didn't have time to meet the beggars, and then sent him away like a beggar, with a disgraced face, so embarrassed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground to sneak in.

This is a weather vane. After this incident, no one dares to take the noble line. All the Jinan government officials who came to pay respects to Zhao Wenhua brought rich gifts, heavy gifts, and expensive gifts.

If someone is really pure and noble, he will not come to see Zhao Wenhua, after all, it is not mandatory.

During the day, Zhao Wenhua met with officials of the Jinan Mansion at the temporary mansion, and closed the door at night to count the silver. The amount of gold, silver and jewels collected on this day was truly innumerable. They all had cramps, and finally could only sit on the couch, smiling from ear to ear.

Tens of thousands of taels of silver were collected in one day, and the valuable calligraphy, painting and antique treasures were several times this amount.

It’s not like no one fawns on me in the capital, nor does it mean that no one gives gifts, but it’s really never happened that people give gifts like this.

Hehe, I finally feel the joy of the East Building.

Northern Zhili and Shanxi are too close to the capital. Zhao Wenhua was relatively honest in these two places and did not accept gifts. After arriving at the border of Shandong, Zhao Wenhua gradually let go of his hands and feet, especially Jinan Prefecture, where the chief secretary of Shandong is located, is the richest and richest place in Shandong Province, so Zhao Wenhua completely let go of his hands and feet.

Zhao Wenhua stayed in Tai'an for two days. After meeting the officials of Jinan Prefecture, he didn't intend to leave. Instead, on the third day, he called together all the officials, big and small, who had come to visit him.

"I was ordered to sacrifice to the sea, and I know that the responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai. I never dared to slack off for a day. In order to do a good job in offering sacrifices to the sea emperor, I have been sleeping all night, racking my brains and thinking hard, just to make the emperor's mission better. .”

Zhao Wenhua sat high on the main seat, rubbing the tea cup in his right hand, and said with a conscientious face.

"Master Zhao is loyal to the country and works diligently on his errands, which is admirable. He is really a role model for us."

All the officials of Jinan Prefecture said with admiration, but of course they were extremely disdainful in their hearts.

What is it that you spend so much time sleeping and thinking about, just to make the emperor's mission better?! What a bunch of nonsense, you receive gifts during the day and count the money at night, how can you spend a little time running the emperor's mission! You really are not afraid of blushing when you lie!

Zhao Wenhua waved his hand with a smile, and continued: "Hehe, my lords have praised you. Loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is my duty, and I should not be praised by you. I called you here today just for better handling. It’s good to sacrifice to the emperor’s mission of the sea.”

All the officials of Jinan Mansion couldn't help but look confused and slander in their hearts. What you said is too false. You went to the south of the Yangtze River to worship the sea. We are from Shandong. Is the place good? Isn't it too ridiculous for you to summon our Shandong officials in the name of offering sacrifices to the sea?

"I don't know what advice my lord has?" A group of officials in Jinan Mansion first asked in a dazed manner, and then said, "But if it is useful to us, we are willing to do your best for your lord."

"Thank you, my lords. In fact, I don't need you to do anything, just pass on a message for me."

Zhao Wenhua smiled slightly, and said softly that he was very satisfied with the wise attitude of the officials of Jinan Prefecture.

"Spreading a message?" The officials of Jinan Prefecture were a little at a loss, what kind of message did they have to do with your sacrifice to the sea.

"Yes, it's just spreading the word. The so-called workers must sharpen their tools first if they want to be good at their work. The tools for offering sacrifices to the sea are the first to bear the brunt of the sacrificial offerings. I have heard that Tai'an's sandalwood in Phnom Penh, Binzhou's paper money, Laiwu's silk and other sacrificial offerings The products are very famous and have many curative effects. My lords, please also invite the wealthy businessmen and businessmen under your rule to come here. They are well-informed. I will ask them about the local offerings such as candles, incense, paper money, and silk. Make a comparison with other places in order to offer the best sacrifice to the sea." Zhao Wenhua smiled and nodded, clarifying his purpose.

Please invite the wealthy merchants under your rule to come.

All the officials in Jinan Mansion looked at each other, and immediately understood Zhao Wenhua's purpose. He had accepted gifts from officials and confiscated them, and he wanted to continue to accept gifts from wealthy businessmen. The gift of the brain!

"Your Excellency has a strong sense of responsibility. We will definitely convey your meaning to the wealthy businessmen and businessmen under our rule, and work together to help you run the emperor's mission well."

All the officials of Jinan Mansion expressed their opinions one after another, all of them slandering Zhao Wenhua for his greed.

"Good, thank you adults for your help." Zhao Wenhua cupped his hands in thanks.

All the officials of Jinan Prefecture naturally practiced bowing to return the salute. After leaving, they immediately called the wealthy businessmen under their rule to convey Zhao Wenhua's meaning to them. These wealthy businessmen responded enthusiastically.

Soon, first the local wealthy businessmen from Tai’an City came to visit Zhao Wenhua, and then the wealthy businessmen from all over Jinan prefecture also came to visit Zhao Wenhua one after another.

These wealthy businessmen are very rich and very vulgar, and they come to see Zhao Wenhua, and they are full of prayers.

Zhao Wenhua never refuses anyone who comes, as long as you dare to pull, I will accept, as much as you pull, I will accept.

What? You said bribery? !

Don't talk nonsense, these rich businessmen and big Jias are all samples of the sacrifices used for offering sacrifices to the sea. They are for Mr. Zhao Wenhua and Mr. Zhao to compare the quality of the sacrifices. .

These wealthy businessmen are really rich, much richer than the officials, and the gifts they gave, such as gold, silver and jewelry, filled several rooms of the temporary mansion, making Zhao Wenhua so happy that he didn't close his mouth until he fell asleep.

Of course, these wealthy businessmen also came here in high spirits and returned satisfied.

Master Zhao asked them about the offerings and praised them for their charitable deeds in helping the sea sacrifice, and then asked if their family had any outstanding children. If they had outstanding children, they should not hide them. You have to try your skills on the court, stand out as soon as possible, and play for the court. Mr. Zhao emphasized that he will not bend the law for personal gain, everything must test their own abilities. However, before leaving, he casually said something to them, saying that Zhao Wei, the examiner of the provincial examination in Jinan Prefecture, is his good friend in the same subject, and has an extraordinary relationship.

Everything is said in silence, how can a group of wealthy businessmen fail to understand.

(end of this chapter)