The fundraising banquet held by Yuchen raised a total of 59,600 taels of silver, and there were also two boxes of gold and silver jewelry. It is estimated that these jewelry can sell for eight thousand taels.
Yuchen was so tired that he slumped on the chair and said, "It's not a waste of time." Seventy to eighty thousand taels of silver, said more than more, said less and less.
Madam Gui said, "The one who donated the least this time was the wife of General Tie, Xiao, and only donated a thousand taels of silver." She was really stingy, and she was a little bit dissatisfied.
Yuchen was quite impressed with Xiao's: "I remember that she donated two sets of jewellery besides one thousand taels of silver, one of which seemed to be the top face of emeralds. Only these two sets of jewellery are worth three or four. Thousands of silver." Xiao Shi also suffered heavy bleeding this time, and she was not generous, mainly because she didn't want to lose Tie Kui's face.
Madam Gui said, “Who in this capital doesn’t know that Dasheng’s shops are making money every day! Now, Dasheng’s grain shops sell tens of thousands of catties of grain every day!” Now grain is priced at one price per day and is doing grain business. Go to earn a lot of money. But they were asked to donate, but they donated one thousand taels.
Yuchen said, "Tie Kui is the master, not the Xiao family."
Hearing this, Mother Gui said: "I heard that the emperor asked Tie Kui to settle the refugees, and he was very dissatisfied. Perhaps it is for this reason that he is reluctant to donate."
Yuchen said: "We cannot intervene in the affairs of the previous dynasty. After finishing the account, we will send the silver, gold and silver jewelry and the account book to Mr. Meng." Yan Wushuang has already asked Mr. Meng to deal with this matter, so all of this has been raised. All of the donations are also handed over to him.
For the court meeting the next day, all the civil and military officials arrived. Several Shangshu adults did not wait for Yan Wushuang to speak, they all stood up and expressed their willingness to do a little bit for the victims.
Yan Wushuang was very satisfied and praised the noble character of several Shangshu adults.
Among the generals, Su Shan was the first to express his position: "The emperor, the ministers are also willing to donate ten thousand taels of silver."
With those who took the lead, others also stepped forward. Some donated three thousand, and some donated five thousand. In any case, men's pens are bigger than women's.
Gao Dongnan gently pushed Tie Kui, who was lost in thought. He also has a share in Dasheng's shop. He doesn't see much, but he gets a very generous profit every year. This time the donation must be no less. But he was not going to pass Tie Kui. Now that Tie Kui is not expressing his position, he is not easy to speak.
Tie Kui recovered his senses, and then stood up and said, "The minister is willing to donate fifty thousand taels of silver." Fifty thousand taels of silver is a big deal.
Upon seeing this, Mr. Gao hurriedly stated that he was willing to donate thirty thousand taels of silver. In addition, Shen Honghua, the general who participated in the Dasheng shop, also expressed his willingness to donate thirty thousand taels.
Yan Wushuang raised a lot more money than Yuchen, raising a total of 368,000 taels.
The next step is private fundraising. Those who are really rich are the wealthy and businessmen.
The donation from Jingcheng is so big that it is difficult for Yuxi to know. Yuxi fell into deep thought, and after a while, said, "Raising donations is a good idea."
Yu Zhi said, "Does the princess want to imitate Yan Wushuang?"
Yuxi heard that this tone was not right, and asked, "What? Do you think it's not good?"
Yu Zhi shook his head and said, "No, it's just a little awkward." It felt like acting behind Yan Wushuang's ass.
Yuxi said: "As long as it is good, there is no shame in following studies." The reason why Yuxi didn't think about donating money is also related to temperament. She insisted on relying on herself for everything, not on others, so she didn't think about it. As for the ministers below, they felt that these refugees could be settled with the government's ability, so no one made this suggestion.
As Yan Wushuang said, even though they were all affected, the situation on Yuxi's side was much better than him. Not only is the harvest in the south of the Yangtze River and the northwest of the country not bad, but the most important thing is that most people in the disaster-stricken areas have surplus food in their hands. Although not much, the food in their hands can be used for two to three months. With food in hand, the government posted a notice as soon as possible saying that the government would provide relief, and of course the people would not leave their homes. However, in Hebei and Shandong under Yan Wushuang's rule, the common people originally had a meal without a meal. The harvest is gone, so in order to survive, I will naturally leave my hometown.
Yu Zhi lowered his head and said, "I am narrow-minded."
After thinking about it, Yuxi sent someone to invite Lu Xiu. Seeing Lu Xiu, Yuxi talked about her idea of letting everyone donate money.
Lu Xiu had experienced this kind of thing in Beijing before, and he didn't feel anything: "Wang Hao, it's better to let the second princess take care of this matter. I will help you." In fact, Lu Xiu wanted to give Liu Er the opportunity to show off. . And Liu'er came forward to represent Yuxi's meaning, and more people would buy it.
How could Yuxi not know what Lu Xiu meant, and said with a smile: "Ask Liu'er what she means, if she doesn't object, I have no objection." This is a good thing for Ji Shande, why would she stop it!
After Liuer knew about this, naturally a hundred were willing. It's just that she is a little worried, and she has taken care of the general affairs of the mansion on weekdays, but she has never done such a big thing: "Mother, aunt, I'm afraid I can't do it well."
Yuxi smiled and said, "There is nothing we can't do well, but it's just to hold a banquet. It's just an extra donation project."
Lu Xiu said, "The princess don't worry, it won't be difficult when you do it." As Yuxi said, it was actually a banquet.
Liuer asked, "Mother, is this fundraising banquet held in the palace?" Like Yuchen, he often holds banquets in the palace. But Yuxi is very busy, and the palace basically does not hold banquets.
Liuer organized a fundraising banquet, and it wouldn't be very interesting if it were to go to the Han Mansion. Yuxi nodded and said, "The banquet will be held in the palace. But I will be very busy these days, but your aunt will help you."
Liu'er heard that Lu Xiu would help her, and was relieved immediately: "Okay. Mother, that post was posted in the name of the palace?"
Yu Xin said, "Sent in the name of the palace."
Meilan walked in and said, "Wang Hao, Master Tan, are now waiting outside the study."
Liu'er said, "Mother, go ahead!" Liu'er knew that Yuxi had been very busy with disaster relief and post-war handling matters recently.
After Yuxi had talked with Tan Tuo, he called Xu Wu in and told her about her plan to let Liuer raise money for charity.
Xu Wu said: "Wang Hao, are you ready to follow Yan Wushuang and ask officials to donate money to help the victims?"
Yuxi smiled and said: "Officials are paid salaries, and they have to feed a family, they are not very rich. They are willing to donate it is their heart, if they force it, they will lose their original intention." The officials don't have much money. Let people donate two more moneys, and no one feels comfortable in the exchange.
Xu Wu nodded and said, "This is the reason. Princess, I think the big head should be placed on the heads of those merchants. These people are the rich."
Yuxi smiled and said, "You are right, these businessmen are the rich. I have already written to my eldest brother and asked him to help raise money."
Xu Wu said with a smile upon hearing this: "There are a lot of rich people, if you do it properly, you should be able to raise a lot of money."
Yuxi said: "Hope!" The money didn't get it, saying it was too early.
Yuxi was busy until midnight, too tired to move, and fell asleep on the bed.
After receiving the news, Mother Quan came in and watched Yuxi sleep soundly, and couldn't bear to wake her up. Just instructed a few maids to get hot water, and she personally helped Yuxi wash her face and feet, wipe her hands, and then covered her with a quilt before going out.
Jing Bai said: "Mother, please persuade the princess! I am worried that she will be exhausted if this continues."
Mother Quan shook her head and said, "This matter cannot be persuaded, nor can it be persuaded." Thousands of lives are at stake, and she can't talk about it. Furthermore, Yuxi was full of pity for these people, and it was useless to persuade her.
Liu'er's actions were still very fast, and the post was sent out the next day. Unlike the people Yuchen invited, Liuer invited not only the family members of civil and military officials, but also family members of the top 20 wealthy households in Haocheng. The Wu family's reputation is naturally among them.
Wu Jinbao’s wife, Xiao Fang, took this post and told Fang, “Mother, the second princess wants us to donate. How much is appropriate for us?” Fang fell ill some time ago, and now it’s Xiao Fang. Administer general affairs.
Fang Shi was silent and asked, "How much do you think should be donated?" In fact, after smelling the huge sum of tens of millions of money from the Wu family, she felt that the attitude of the eldest daughter-in-law had changed.
Xiao Fang's deliberation said: "Mother, three to five thousand liang should be almost the same!" Although her father-in-law can make money, it costs a lot! Xiao Fang felt that a donation of three to five thousand taels would be enough. You should know that ordinary people in Gaocheng cost only a couple of dollars a month.
Fang sighed inwardly and said: "Our Wu family is a wealthy household in Gaocheng. Now we are going to raise money. We only donate three to five thousand taels. What do you think of others?"
Xiao Fang said without even thinking about it: "Close the door and live your own life, regardless of what others think?"
Fang Shi said: "You are right. It doesn't matter what others think or say. But have you ever thought that no princess knows how to look at Wu's family in the future?" This is the most important thing.
Xiao Fang's said: "Mother, we have already turned in ten million dollars. Is it possible that she will not let go of the little money we have now?"
Fang looked disappointed at Xiao Fang, and said, "Even if the princess sends someone to copy Wu's house, what can you do?"
Xiao Fang's face turned pale, she really hadn't thought about this problem. But soon, Xiao Fang said: "Mother, it shouldn't be possible. We just don't want to donate, so she sent someone to ransack the house. How does this make the world think? Besides, the second brother still has a marriage contract with the big princess! "
Fang said: "In recent years, many people have been ransacked by the princess. Or, have you forgotten the end of your sister-in-law's family and your brother-in-law's family so soon?" The family was ransacked and annihilated. The Fang family was also implicated, and Wu Kuokan was helping to mediate on behalf of his in-laws, and the Fang family handed over all the family wealth to save it.
Xiao Fang's head lowered.
Fang sighed: "I know you have grievances in your heart, but you have never thought about it. I and your father-in-law are involuntarily involuntarily? Or are you complaining that we only plan for Jinyu, but you didn't let Jinbao take advantage of it? profit?"
These words are in the mind of the little Fang family. Every time she thinks that so much money will be paid in, the little uncle will get a lot of money, and their husband and wife will not get a profit.
I thought so in my heart, but I couldn't show it on the face, let alone admit it. Xiao Fang said, "Isn't my mother poking my heart when she said this? Jin Bao and Jin Yu are direct brothers who have broken bones and tendons, no matter who gets the benefit."
Fang Shi sighed and said, "Believe it or not, the princess loves Jin Yu. This marriage is not made by the princess to make up for the Wu family."
If Xiao Fang believes, he won't be able to make peace. Moreover, even if the little uncle is really the big princess's eye. But if it didn't happen, how could the princess donate so much money to make up for the Wu family. But now because of this marriage, apart from the uncle who will marry the princess in the future, he hasn't gotten any other benefits.
Fang Shi looked at Xiao Fang Shi, knowing that she didn't take her words to heart at all, and felt very tired right now. Waving his hand, Fang said, "You don't have to worry about the donation. I will go there in person when the time comes."
Xiao Fang's was a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Mother-in-law, you are still ill, how can you go to the banquet?" This time all the officials' wives and young ladies who went there were numbered. She also wants to attend this banquet and get to know these people more.
Fang Shi waved his hand and said: "You don't need to say, I have already decided." Seeing Fang Shi wanted to say more, Fang Shi waved his hand and said, "Go on, I want to rest."
After Xiao Fang went out, Fang said in a low voice: "Fortunately, Jin Yu has appointed the big princess." She has always been worried about Jin Yu's temperament, so she has always hoped that the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law will be able to take care of him in the future. This is also the reason why she was willing to let her eldest son marry Xiao Fang. After all, Xiao Fang was also Jin Yu's cousin, and she looked after Jin Yu in blood, but she didn't expect that she thought about everything too well.
As Fang's confidant, Mother He could not know what she thought: "Mrs. Grandma, the grandma is still young and has a shallow experience. I don't know the depth of this matter. When she knows, she won't think like this." The second master married. As the big princess, as the elder brother of the prostitute, the uncle will definitely benefit. It's a pity that the grandma just can't figure this out.
Fang shook his head and said, "You don't need to shirk her. I know exactly what she is." I used to go home less often, and all I saw was the good side of Xiao Fang, plus his selfishness and his elder brother and sister-in-law. Trust, that's why I agreed to this marriage. But after marrying home, she found out that Xiao Fang was smart and capable, but she took personal interests too seriously.
Thinking of Zaozao's temperament, Fang said: "Fortunately, the status of the big princess is precious, Xiaoqian does not dare to be presumptuous in front of the big princess." The main reason is that she knows that Zaozao's temperament can support things, and Fang Qian is also in front of her. Can't put the eldest wife's score.