Zhao Wenhua arrived at Tai’an City in Jinan Province the day before yesterday, and after resting for a day yesterday, he still has no intention of leaving today.
When the officials of Jinan Province learnt of Zhao Wenhua’s temporary rest in Tai’an City, they went in an endless stream to the apartment where Zhao Wenhua was staying to pay his respects.
Of course, none of the visitors were empty-handed.
At the beginning, there are also people for the purpose of earning fame want to take the noble route, empty hand to come to see Zhao Wenhua, but do not say to see Zhao Wenhua, he did not even pass the concierge, the concierge to see him empty-handed, the gift list is also empty, and directly came to a master did not have time to see the beggar’s gang of people, and then sent the same as a beggar sent away, and landed in a grey head and face, embarrassed to find a crack in the ground to drill in.
This is a wind vane, after this together, no one dares to go what noble route, all come to see Zhao Wenhua Jinan Province official uniforms, all carry thick gifts, heavy gifts, expensive gifts.
If it is really noble people, will not come over to see Zhao Wenhua, after all, it is not mandatory.
Zhao Wenhua during the day in the temporary residence to receive the Jinan Province officials of all sizes, the evening closed the door to count the silver, this day to collect the gold, silver and jewellery is really too much, has been counting to the latter half of the night will be counted, Zhao Wenhua counting silver counting hand cramps, and finally can only sit on the couch, smiling.
This a daytime on the collection of tens of thousands of taels of silver, valuable paintings and calligraphy antiques and treasures are several times more.
In the capital is not no one to flatter, is not no one to send gifts, but like this unceasingly, like a flood of gifts, that really did not have, in the capital only people unceasingly to the godfather’s house to send gifts.
Oh, himself is finally feeling the joy of the East Building.
North Zhili, Shanxi is too close to the capital, Zhao Wenhua in these two places more honest, did not make a big deal to receive gifts. After arriving at the border of Shandong, Zhao Wenhua only gradually let go of the foot, especially Jinan Province is the place where the Chief Secretary of Shandong, Shandong Province is the most fat and rich place, Zhao Wenhua is completely let go of the foot.
Zhao Wenhua stayed in Tai’an for two days, will Jinan officials received once, but also did not leave the intention, but on the third day will come to pay tribute to all the size of the officials are called together.
“This official has been ordered to sacrifice the sea, knowing that the responsibility is heavier than Mount Taishan, and has not dared to slacken off for a single day, in order to do a good job of sacrificing the sea to the Emperor, this official has been working from morning to night, racking his brain and exhausting his efforts, just to do a better job of the Emperor.”
Zhao Wenhua sat high above the main seat, his right hand rubbing the tea cup in his hand, a face of conscientiousness said.
“Lord Zhao’s loyalty to the country and conscientiousness in running the errand is admirable, truly a model for us.”
Jinan House’s crowd of officials all said with a face of admiration, but of course in their hearts, they were exceptionally disdainful.
What long-time sleeplessness, exhaustion, only for the imperial errand will be done better?Really blind a few bullshit, you receive gifts during the day, counting money at night, where to spend half a bit of effort to do the royal errand ah!You’re not afraid to lie!
Zhao Wenhua smiled and waved his hand, continued: “Oh, all the adults overpraise, loyal to the king and love the country, this is our part of the matter, when you can not be praised. This official will call you all here today, it is in order to do a better job of sacrificing the sea of the imperial errand.”
Jinan House of a group of officials can not help but a face of confusion, the heart of the face of the slander, you say this is too false it, you sacrifice the sea is to go to Jiangnan to sacrifice the sea, we are Shandong, the wind and horses and cows are not related to the two places, OK, you to sacrifice the sea in the name of the call us Shandong officials, it is not too ridiculous it.
“I don’t know what your guidance?”Jinan Province’s group of officials first asked with a dumbfounded face, and then stated, “But where it is useful to us, we are willing to serve your lordship as a dog and horse.”
“Many thanks to all of you, my lords. Actually, there’s no need for you lords to do anything, just pass on a message for this official.”
Zhao Wenhua smiled faintly and said softly, he was satisfied with the Jinan Prefecture’s group of officials’ sensible stance.
“Passing on a message?”The group of officials from Jinan Prefecture were a bit confused, what kind of message to pass on, and what does it have to do with you sacrificing the sea.
“Yes, it is to pass the word. As the saying goes, if you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools. The first and foremost of the tools for the sea sacrifice is the sacrifice. I have heard that Taian’s gold-rimmed sandalwood incense, Binzhou’s paper money, Laiwu’s silk and other sacrificial offerings are very famous, and are often effective. I would also like to ask you to invite the wealthy merchants and businessmen under your rule to come, they are very knowledgeable, so I will ask them to learn about the local fire candles, incense, paper money, silk and silk offerings, and compare them with other places, in order to offer the best offerings to the sea.”Zhao Wenhua smiled and nodded, explaining the purpose.
Widely invite the wealthy merchants and businessmen under their rule to come ……
A group of officials in Jinan Province looked at each other and instantly understood Zhao Wenhua’s purpose, he was receiving the gifts of the officials to confiscate the addiction, but also to continue to receive the gifts of the rich merchants and tycoons ah, this is really a long-cherished, racking their brains to receive gifts!
“Adult fist responsibility heart, we will convey the meaning of the adults to the ruling rich merchant, the collective effort, to help adults to do a good job of the imperial mission.”
A group of officials from Jinan Province have opened their mouths to state their positions, and in their hearts, they all slander Zhao Wenhua’s insatiable greed.
“Good, many thanks to all of you for your help.”Zhao Wenhua arched his hand and thanked him.
A group of Jinan Province officials naturally bowed in return, and after leaving, they all convened the rich merchants under their rule at the first time, conveying Zhao Wenhua’s meaning to them, and these rich merchants all responded enthusiastically.
Soon, first the local tycoons in Tai’an City came to pay their respects to Zhao Wenhua, and then tycoons from all over Jinan Province also came to pay their respects one after another.
These wealthy merchants were very rich and vulgar, and they came to pay their respects to Zhao Wenhua, all of them pulling worship gifts by the truckload.
Zhao Wenhua is also not to refuse, as long as you dare to pull to, I dare to accept, you pull how much, I accept how much.
What? You said bribery?
Don’t talk nonsense, these rich merchants and tycoons are pulling samples of the offerings used in the sea sacrifice, for Lord Zhao Wenhua Zhao to compare the quality of the offerings, if you spread any more nonsense about taking bribes, that’s slander and libel, beware of eating jail.
These rich merchants are really rich, much richer than the officials, sending gifts of gold, silver and jewellery, the temporary residence of several rooms are filled, so that Zhao Wenhua happy mouth until sleep has not closed.
Of course, all of these rich merchants also came here on a good day and returned satisfied.
After asking them about the offerings and praising them for their righteousness in helping to sacrifice the sea, Lord Zhao also asked if their families had any outstanding sons and daughters, and if they had any outstanding sons and daughters, they shouldn’t hide them away, as the children’s exams and the township exams were around the corner, and they all had to try out on the field, so that they could stand out as soon as possible and serve for the imperial court. Lord Zhao stressed, he will not favour the law, everything is to test their own skills. However, before leaving, he also casually told them that Zhao Yu, the examiner of the Jinan provincial township examination, is his friend in the same subject, and his relationship is extraordinary, and he is a fair examiner, and I believe that he can definitely take talents in the examination in an impartial manner.
Everything is in words, a group of rich merchants how can not understand it.
