Snapped!
A resume was placed in front of Liu Zhao.
He looked up and asked what it was.
Gu Jiu was standing, her due date was approaching, she needed to exercise more.
She looked at Liu Zhao condescendingly, "Gu Yu, brother Gu's resume."
Liu Zhao opened the resume in silence.
Gu Yu has a lot of experience. He has practiced with Mr. Gu for so many years and knows people's livelihood very well. Belongs to doers.
"Not bad! It's a pity that he is a juren."
yes! It's a pity that he is a juren.
Gu Jiu asked: "If there is a county outside the Nancheng Gate, can Gu Yu be the first county magistrate? I need him to sit in that position."
"No one mentioned the establishment of a county. It's too early for you to worry."
"Are you sure it's too early? Next month, the Ministry of Household Affairs will start registering the number of people buying houses and registering refugees. The population of tens of thousands of refugees, plus such a large project, is equivalent to the output of a top-notch county. Are you sure the Ministry of Household Affairs Are the officials not moved?"
With a household registration, you can collect population tax openly and aboveboard, and require refugees to serve corvee.
If you don't serve corvee, you can redeem yourself with money.
what are these
These are all income!
Now everyone in the capital knows that the refugees outside the city are not what they used to be, and they have money.
As the saying goes, there is no profit, no early consumption, no matter how small the mosquito meat is, it is still meat.
After registering her household registration, Gu Jiu dared to bet her head that the Ministry of Household Affairs would never let those tens of thousands of refugees go, nor would she let go of herself.
After the county was established, Gu Jiu had to pay an extra tax.
Although the amount is not much, it is still money.
For the Ministry of Households, they are not willing to let go of a copper coin.
Liu Zhao was expressionless, "That piece of land was originally registered under the name of the Shaofu. The land of the Shaofu is not under the control of any yamen, and any yamen has no right to collect taxes."
Gu Jiu nodded, she knew all of this, "But now the land belongs to me, I'm not a young mansion. Moreover, refugees buy houses with title deeds. That land, at least Xincunfang City, already belongs to refugees."
Liu Zhao was silent.
Gu Jiu asked him, "Is it true that no one in the imperial court mentioned the establishment of counties?"
Liu Zhao put down his resume, "At least not yet. But someone may have thought of it, like you."
Gu Jiu said: "I'm not opposed to setting up counties, but I request that the first, second and third county magistrates be Gu Yu. At worst, I'll pay more."
"It's not about the money."
"In the final analysis, it's a question of money. I don't want to be hindered by someone after the establishment of a county."
Liu Zhao thought about it for a while, and said, "Even if the county is really set up, the emperor's grandfather still tends to send people from the Shaofu."
Gu Jiu shook his head, "You can't send someone from the Shaofu. You have to help me with this matter."
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows, "It can only be Gu Yu?"
She nodded heavily, "Yes, it can only be Gu Yu Gu Fourth Brother. He is the most suitable candidate. He understands people's livelihood and economics, has rich experience, and is tactful, but he didn't get a Jinshi."
"I can't pass the exam!"
Gu Jiu bared her teeth, can you stop being so vicious
Liu Zhao snickered, "Okay, I'll help you with this. But you have to be prepared to fail."
"This matter can only succeed but not fail. I will give you money."
She has money, a lot of money.
I don't believe that so much money can't find a way out.
Liu Zhao looked at her and asked tentatively, "Are you stimulated today?"
Acting like a nouveau riche is different from usual.
Gu Jiu took a deep breath, "When I came back, I met someone I hate."
"Who?" Liu Zhao was thinking, who is so closed-eyed, making Xiao Jiu angry. beat him!
Gu Jiu was straightforward, "Thank you."
Oh!
Liu Zhao suddenly remembered that there was such a person.
"Do you need me to send someone to teach him?"
Gu Jiu shook her head, "No need. He has a good relationship with Gu Yue, and he even sent a message for Gu Yue."
"Are you provoked by Gu Yue?"
After several years of marriage, Liu Zhao never talked about Gu Jiu's sisters.
Gu Jiu shook her head, "I'm not stimulated, just a little unhappy. You know, after pregnancy, my mood became unstable and irritable easily."
"Since you are upset, don't mention her."
"What's the current situation in Chu Palace?" Gu Jiu asked casually.
"Same as usual." Liu Zhao replied calmly.
Gu Jiu just stared at him.
He smiled, "Don't worry about Chu Palace. I'll take care of Gu Yu's affairs for you. Instead of throwing away money, why not promise your grandfather how much tax you can pay in a year."
Gu Jiu frowned, "You mean, let me pay more taxes to please His Majesty? I have paid the full amount of taxes."
Liu Zhao poked Gu Jiu's forehead, "Are you going to give birth? The reaction is so slow today."
He didn't ask her to pay more taxes, he wanted her to draw a big cake for the imperial grandfather. A big pie about taxes.
Gu Jiu was very upset.
"Maybe it's really about to give birth." So the brain reacted a little slowly.
Maybe she had antenatal depression.
She has read books on this subject, and many pregnant women are nervous before giving birth, their emotions are extremely unstable, and they are extremely vulnerable to external influences.
This happens mostly in first-time mothers.
After the second child and the third child have experience, they will not be so nervous and can deal with it calmly.
"You should rest more."
Liu Zhao supported Gu Jiu and sat down on the cushioned chair.
"Things will be handled by the people below. During the last period of time, you can take care of your baby with peace of mind and don't think about anything. Even if a county is to be set up outside the South City Gate, it is not something that can be done in a short time. You will have to wait until the earliest It will start in the spring of next year. At that time, the children will be half a year old, and you will have enough energy to deal with these things."
Gu Jiu took a deep breath, "I know."
She began to wonder if she really had antenatal depression.
Gu Yue is really a broom star.
Thinking of the imminent birth of the child, Gu Jiu did not go out again in the days to come, and stayed in the palace to raise the baby with peace of mind.
It rained in the morning, the ground was not yet dry, and the weather was rarely cool.
Gu Jiu squinted for a nap.
The concierge came to report that it was a visit from Guanshi Hu, who had come to the palace to give gifts.
"Who's in charge?" Gu Jiu didn't think about it for a while.
Qingmei reminded: "Did Madam forget that jade carving? It was a New Year's gift sent by Mr. Zhou last year."
Gu Jiu suddenly realized, and finally remembered.
Been a bit stupid lately.
Manager Hu, one of Zhou Jin's subordinates, manages Zhou Jin's property in the capital all the year round.
What is he doing here
"Tell him to wait in the flower hall."
Gu Jiu tidied up a bit before heading to the flower hall.
"Grassman pays homage to his wife!"
Manager Hu's attitude is respectful.
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "Excuse me, let's sit and talk."
"Don't dare. It's fine for the grass people to stand."
Gu Jiu smiled, without forcing it, and asked, "Has your son come to the capital yet?"
"My son will arrive in the capital in three days and wants to ask his wife to meet him. To show his sincerity, he specially ordered the grass-roots people to send him a present."
Oh
Gu Jiu frowned slightly, "I should have returned the gift last time to your son. This time I gave you a gift again? My wife can't accept it."
"Madam, don't worry, it's not an expensive gift, it's just a wish from my son. Why don't you take a look at it first, and then decide to accept it if you feel satisfied after reading it."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, why didn't she force her to accept the gift this time.
Could it really be a worthless gadget.
Manager Hu is still waiting for Gu Jiu to make a decision.
Gu Jiu nodded at him, "Then I'll take a look."
Manager Hu smiled happily and opened the small wooden box.
Gu Jiu looked down and saw only a tattered dark red silk cloth.
What's the meaning!
Manager Hu didn't explain, but took out the silk cloth and spread it out, "Madam, please have a look."
There are a few more holes in the silk cloth with the remnant smell of gunfire, but the big "Zhu" character is still distinguishable.
She frowned, with a vague guess in her heart.
But she needs Manager Hu to tell her the truth himself.
"what is this?"
"This is the flag!" Manager Hu said with a smile.
Gu Jiu thought, is it really as she guessed
"Whose flag?"
"The flag of Zhu's family in Cheng'enbo Mansion in the capital city hangs on the sea trade ship. Madam, you don't know yet. Some time ago, the Zhu family's ship was robbed by pirates, and the Zhu family suffered heavy losses. Because the news transmission is relatively slow, there are few people in the capital city. know about it."
Gu Jiu stared at Guanshi Hu, "Pirates robbed the Zhu family's sea trade ship?"
"Exactly! My son asked Cao Min to send this flag to make Madam happy."
Gu Jiu's face was very cold, "Why is the Zhu family's flag in your son's hands? Could it be that your son is a pirate?"
"Ma'am, you are joking. How could my young master be a pirate?"
Manager Hu jumped up nervously, but his expression remained calm.
He knew that once the flag was taken out, it would arouse suspicion. But his son insisted on giving this gift to Mrs. Zhao, so he couldn't help it.
Gu Jiu smiled, "If your son is not a pirate, why would there be a flag after being attacked by artillery fire? Don't tell me, this flag was picked up by you from the sea."
"Of course it wasn't picked up from the sea. Madam, you know that after the pirates hijacked the ship, they also need to find someone to sell the stolen goods. It just so happened that my son was able to eat several million taels of goods, so he bought them, plus this flag."
Gu Jiu felt a huge wave in his heart.
What kind of sea merchant can eat millions of taels of goods in one go, and can also sell stolen goods for pirates.
This is clearly in collusion with pirates.
Maybe Zhou Jin herself was a member of the pirates.
Pirates are the next home, and Zhou Jin is the top home.
Gu Jiu smiled coldly, "You are honest."
Manager Hu said with a smile: "Young Master, Madam asked about this matter, she must answer honestly. Don't hide anything from Madam."
"yes?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "This year, I have made some money by cooperating with your firm in maritime trade, and I haven't thanked your son in person yet."
"My son will arrive in the capital in three days, can my wife see you?"
"Unfortunately, I have a big belly now, and it may be activated at any time, so it is inconvenient to leave the palace."
"Then can my young master visit his wife in the palace?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "Your young master is not afraid?"
"Why are you afraid?"
"As a pirate, you dare to swagger in the capital, and even come to the palace as a guest, are you really afraid?"
Manager Hu shook his head with a smile, "My lady misunderstood, my son is not a pirate."
Gu Jiu smiled, and picked up the tattered flag, "Sell stolen goods for pirates, one time is several million taels of goods, go to the government to talk about this matter, what do you think the official will do?"
Manager Hu looked nervous, and repeatedly emphasized, "My son is a serious businessman."
"Whether you are a serious businessman or not, it doesn't count if you say it."
After a pause, she said again: "Tell your son, this gift came in time, and I like it very much. I accepted the gift I gave last time, but I don't like it. I hope I can return it. Yes, let your young master keep his own place and don't stir up wind and rain in the capital. The capital is not Jiangnan, so be careful not to overturn the boat. Xu Yousi, see off the guests!"
This, this, this...
Manager Hu was stupefied, are you seeing off the guests now
"Three days later, my son will go to the capital and want to meet his wife."
"No time. See off!"
Xu Yousi stopped Guanshi Hu, "Guanshi Hu, please!"
Manager Hu was in a cold sweat, the mission was not completed, so the young master had to skin him when he returned.
But the guards of the palace, Huangmen, were all vicious, he didn't dare to act presumptuously in the palace, so he could only leave in desperation.
Gu Jiu returned to the small study, and the tattered chess pieces were placed on the desk.
She went over the matter from beginning to end.
At the gate of the palace that day, Cheng Enbo Zhuci vomited blood and fell into a coma. Could it be that he couldn't bear it because he heard the news that his sea trade ship was robbed.
Several million taels of goods really cost the Zhu family half their lives.
First, he was fined 1.55 million taels, and then he lost several million with the cargo and boats and people. The Zhu family was probably hurt this time.
No wonder Cheng Enbo was so stimulated that he vomited blood and passed out.
As a result, the Zhu family's cash flow is already very tight.
Just press down and the cash flow will break. The original scenery can no longer be maintained.
The Zhu family must have blocked the news of the ship being robbed because they were afraid of being thrown into trouble.
Gu Jiu thought about how to use this news to clean up the Zhu family.
Perhaps the news of the hijacking of the sea ship was the last straw that crushed the Zhu family.
"Go and call Bai Zhong, I have something important to tell him."
Bai Zhong is in the city, busy with small projects, similar to one-street projects like Yuhua Lane.
It's just not as profitable as Yuhua Lane, after all, there is no second pier.
Thanks to Bai Zhong's efforts, the Sihai Real Estate under the Sihai Commercial Bank has gained a good reputation.
The common people in the capital city all know that the houses built by Sihai Real Estate are of top quality, even if the price is a bit expensive, it is worth the money.
Bai Zhong was ordered to rush back to the palace.
When he saw Gu Jiu, he was still sweating on his forehead.
Gu Jiu picked up the flag and threw it to him, "Three ships of the Zhu family were hijacked by pirates and lost several million taels. This happened last month. Spread the news as quickly as possible in the business district of the capital."
Bai Zhongxian let out an ah, "Zhu's ship was robbed?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "This flag is evidence. Of course, this flag cannot be shown to anyone. I guess the Zhu family doesn't have much cash on hand.
Their Zhu family organized ships to go to sea, and half of the funds came from fundraising in the business circle. If you spread the news, people in the business circle will panic. No matter how much cash flow the Zhu family has, it will be overwhelmed by this news.
I will prepare money, and when the Zhu family is in trouble, you will come forward to buy the property of the Zhu family for Mrs. Ben. "
Bai Zhong finally came back to his senses, lowered his voice and asked: "Ma'am, is this serious?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "It shouldn't be wrong."
If Cheng En Bo Zhu Ci hadn't vomited blood and fell into a coma at the gate of the palace that day, she might be dubious.
Combined with Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci vomiting blood and coma, the matter is ninety-eight out of ten true.
It's just that the Zhu family blocked the news and dared not speak out. I'm afraid of being thrown into trouble.
The shopping mall is like a battlefield, only the icing on the cake is icing on the cake, and there is no timely help.
The Zhu family is dying, and not taking advantage of the opportunity to snatch benefits from the Zhu family is not in line with the profit-seeking nature of a businessman.
Gu Jiu is also a businessman and the Zhu family's enemy, so she wants to bite hard and become the biggest beneficiary.
Bai Zhong understood, "Young one understands, I'm going to handle this matter now."
Gu Jiu reminded him, "The news must be spread in secret, and no one can find you. You must be quick to acquire the Zhu family's property, and you must not let other people take the lead. Zhu's high-quality property, you can grab as much as you can. "
"I got it, little one." Bai Zhong looked excited and full of energy.
Being able to bring down the Zhu family, the richest man in the capital, is really exciting.
He left in a hurry, going to do something big.
Gu Jiu stared at the tattered flag on the table, and had many doubts about Zhou Jin's identity.
Pirate or not, at least he was connected to pirates.
Being able to swallow millions of taels of goods in one go, the financial strength is beyond expectation.
I am afraid that the Zhu family, the richest man in the capital, will be willing to bow down to Zhou Jin if they fight for financial resources.
It's just that Rong Xin has been in Jiangnan for a year, but didn't he realize the identity behind Zhou Jin
Not everyone can be a pirate dealer.
It is necessary to check this Zhou Jin.
Guanshi Hu came out of the palace without a moment's delay, and went directly to a separate courtyard in the city.
He told Gu Jiu that Zhou Jin would arrive in the capital in three days. In fact, Zhou Jin had secretly arrived in the capital a few days ago.
When Manager Hu saw Zhou Jin, he knelt down and said, "Young master is not good at handling things, please punish me."
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I've been adjusting my schedule for the past two days, and it's even later today.
Starting tomorrow, everything will be back to normal.