Shi Huai said dryly, "Well, it's indeed a coincidence."
What a coincidence! We have worked together before and we are all old foxes. We know each other well. How can it be such a coincidence? We are always figuring out each other's intentions.
Yu Yun noticed it as soon as he came, his face froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal, "It turns out that you didn't just ask me out."
Gu Ren turned around. He had already checked and found that the foreign envoy had no problem with his identity. He smiled and said, "I just met him, so I came here to sit down."
Shi Huai smiled and said, "We have an appointment to go to the opera."
It means, Gu Ren, you can leave now.
Gu Ren, "I happen to be free, can you come with me?"
Shi Huai didn't plan to take his son with him. He listened to his son's words very much now. People don't want to look back on the past. He didn't want people to talk about his son's background because of him.
Yu Yin said, "Okay, I like listening to opera the most, let's go together."
Shi Huai was stunned for a moment, and Yu Yun hurriedly explained, "I will settle in the capital in the future, and I will also have a merchant under my control, so I want to know more about which business is better in the north and south."
Shi Huai thought about it and agreed. Gu Ren's eyes lit up and he smiled, "You've asked the right person. Our Gu family has been doing business all over the country, including maritime trade."
Yu Yin smiled and said, "Then I'll have to listen more."
Inside the palace, fighting has already broken out on the southwestern border. The emperor is extremely angry and has gone too far.
Xiao Qing stepped forward, "The last batch of food and fodder has been transported to the southwest."
Li Zhao also had a cold expression on his face. "According to the army's itinerary, it will take another day to arrive."
The government hall was quiet. Frictions continued in the southwest, and urgent war reports were sent to the capital. The capital had prepared food and fodder and mobilized troops as quickly as possible, but it was still too slow.
Zhou Shuren's heart was bleeding. Wars were fought for money, which was a headache. There were many mountains and forests in the southwest, and the terrain was complex. There were many ambushes deep inside, so it was actually quite difficult to fight. The roads were blocked and the roads were rugged. The transportation of food and fodder was not stable, so it was not easy to wipe out the enemy.
Zhou Shuren was thinking about the medical department that was separated from the Imperial Medical Service a few days ago, and the money allocated from the Ministry of Revenue. This year's expenses were a bit too much.
Then he thought about the memorials submitted to the court, which cost a lot of money.
Following the emperor's arrangements, half an hour later, the ministers left the government hall.
Xiao Qing straightened his back and said, "You have been in the Ministry of Revenue for some years."
Zhou Shuren tilted his head and said, "Yes, it's been four years including this year."
Xiao Qing's steps quickened a little, "Time flies by so fast."
He is finally about to let go completely. Starting this year, the emperor has rarely interfered in state affairs except for major events. Those who are aware of the situation know that this is a transition and that the prince is about to ascend the throne, especially since the emperor has hinted at him.
Zhou Shuren also felt a little emotional. It was indeed very fast. In a blink of an eye, he was able to take charge of the Ministry of Revenue.
Two days later, someone visited the Shi family. Shi Huai didn't expect Gu Ren to come. "Why are you here?"
Gu Ren, "I can't wait for your invitation, so I have to come here in person."
Shi Huai thought of the question his daughter-in-law had sent over just now, and narrowed his eyes, "Our family is no longer a merchant family."
Gu Ren said, "I know. I also know that your son is in the Commerce Department of the Ministry of Revenue, so he has something to ask for."
Shi Huai knew that his son had always been very cautious in his official career. He was looked down upon because of his family background and was afraid that someone would find fault with him. "You can go back."
"I'm not helping you for nothing. I came here with sincerity. Take a look."
As he spoke, Gu Ren opened the box, which contained a thick stack of banknotes. "I know your Shi family still has some money. Here is 100,000 taels. Although it's not much, it can still help you smooth out the relationship with the higher-ups."
Shi Huai felt a little disappointed. Such a large sum of money must be asking for a lot of money. "We can't help."
"Don't worry, we just hope your son can help us register and do some cover-up."
Shi Huai still shook his head, "No, no."
Gu Ren didn't expect it to work in one go. He knew Shi Qing, who had become an official, so he had to be careful. "Think about it first, I'll come back."
In fact, he could look for Zhang Yang, as he had already laid his cards on the table, but he could not use Zhang Yang. It would be too deliberate if Zhang Yang came forward. It was good for Zhang Yang now to continue to love beauty.
At the Zhou family, Zhulan, her elder brother and sister-in-law saw Yang Wen off. Yang Wen's vacation ended early, and the marriage had not yet been decided.
Yang Zhumu, "What is this?"
Zhu Lan said: "Yang Wen is still young, there is no need to rush, we can wait a little longer."
Yang Zhumu sighed, "Your sister-in-law and I came here for him. Forget it. Yang Wen is not in the capital, so we will go back. But the marriage of this child depends on you. I trust your vision."
Zhulan knew that her elder brother wanted Yang Wen to settle in the capital, so she gave the Yang family's house in the capital to Yang Wen. "Brother, trust me, I will definitely do it well."
Yang Zhumu, "Then let's pack up and go back."
Zhulan was reluctant to leave, "You should stay with your sister-in-law for a few more days."
Mrs. Yang, "I'm worried about my family!"
Zhulan didn't try to stop him.
In the evening, Shi Qing came back. Shi Huai did not dare to hide anything and told him what happened during the day. He was a little nervous and said, "I didn't agree. I didn't accept it."
Shi Qing's eyes lit up, and he really took the bait, "Dad, you can pick it up next time you come."
Shi Huai was dumbfounded, "Huh?"
Shi Qing said: "I am not greedy for money, you will know in the future."
Shi Huai frowned, "It's not easy for the Shi family to be where they are today, you better not go astray."
Shi Qing felt complicated, "I know what's going on."
Shi Huai was still worried, but his son's attitude was firm. He moved the corners of his mouth and regretted leaving.
Two days later, Zhou Shuren stood at the door of the Ministry of Revenue, sent off the Minister of War who came to collect the silver, turned around, and asked in surprise, "Why did you come out?"
Shi Qing said: "Greetings, sir. I am here to wait for someone."
Zhou Shuren was just about to ask who he was waiting for when a carriage stopped and a man got out.
Gu Ren got off the carriage and was stunned for a moment, "Master Shi, who is this?"
Shi Qing didn't want to say more because Lord Zhou was too smart. Shi Qing had no idea that Zhou Shuren knew everything.
Shi Qing introduced, "This is Mr. Zhou, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
The smile on Gu Ren’s face froze. Lord Zhou, he had tried to kill him several times but failed. This was the first time he saw Lord Zhou. Did he look like this
Gu Ren quickly restrained his expression and said earnestly, "Greetings, Mr. Minister."
Zhou Shuren did not leave and asked Shi Qing, "Who is this?"
Shi Qing gritted his teeth and introduced, "This is my father's former partner. He asked me to help with the registration today."
Zhou Shuren's gaze deepened, so this person must be a member of the Zhang family. Looking closely, he really doesn't look like the emperor. That's right, fourth uncle said that Zhang Xiaowu looks like his mother.
Gu Ren was puzzled. Zhou Shuren retracted his gaze and turned to Shi Qing and said, "You go ahead and do your work."
Gu Ren's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that things were not going well today. Nothing good had happened since he met Zhou Shuren. In the Zhang family, Zhou Shuren was a disaster. He quickly took out a thick purse from his arms and handed it over, "Master Zhou."
Zhou Shuren took a step back reflexively, then felt that he had gone too far. There was nothing he could do. The Zhang family wanted to kill him, but he cherished his life, so he kept his composure with a dark face, "What is this official?"
Shi Qing, "..."
Why is Gu Ren so stupid today
Gu Ren's hands also froze. He knew that he was being reckless. It was because Zhou Shuren was the disaster star that he was afraid of!