All three methods are the simplest and most direct methods.

It sounds simple, but it's actually a bit unrealistic.

The only feasible option is the third one, but getting high-ranking officials and dignitaries to donate money is not that simple; it's not just talk.

Would the court officials really donate money?

They would never willingly donate their money to help others; even Choi In-seo himself wouldn't, let alone others.

However, at least Choi Won-jo thought of donating money, which made Choi In-sa somewhat relieved.

The fact that he didn't suggest that His Majesty use the national treasury for disaster relief already shows that he wasn't that foolish.

Cui Renshi sighed, feeling that there was still a long way to go in terms of disaster relief.

"Father, the national treasury doesn't have much money right now, and donating money isn't an option. Does that mean there's no way to deal with the disaster?"

Cui Yuanzhao spoke, his voice tinged with helplessness.

He regretted that his solution was not adopted.

If I could solve the disaster myself, wouldn't that be like showing off my divine power in front of everyone?

Although Choi Won-jo enjoyed being looked down upon and disliked, and the feeling that others could do nothing about it.

But if you can do something truly sensational and amazing, that feeling will only be more exhilarating.

Thinking of this, Cui Yuanzhao tentatively asked, "Father, why don't we try getting people to donate money? If you take the lead in donating your own salary, I believe others will definitely follow suit. In this way, our family will make a huge contribution to disaster relief..."

Cui Renshi glared at Cui Yuanzhao, "How much money do you think your father has left for disaster relief?"

Cui Yuanzhao was about to speak when he suddenly froze.

Not long ago, my father bought that tea that was overrated, more than thirty boxes of it, which cost several thousand taels of silver.

Of course, as a prime minister, especially one who wields great power, Cui Renshi could not possibly have only this much wealth.

But Cui Yuanzhao also knew that much of his father's money was ill-gotten.

It would be utterly unreasonable to donate money for disaster relief.

That way, His Majesty will know that Father is secretly accepting benefits from others, which will incur His Majesty's displeasure.

"You're smart, but not very smart."

Cui Renshi didn't want to say anything more to his son, so he shook his head and continued cooking the other dishes in the pot.

...

At night, Qihuai County has a different look from the capital.

Unlike the capital city, which had a curfew, Qihuai County did not have such a thing.

In the beginning, there were some people with ulterior motives in Qihuai County who would do petty theft, but after they were caught, beaten up and driven out of Qihuai County, the urban management team came into being.

In addition, Li Daikui would often lead a group of people to patrol the streets, which deterred those who had the intention to steal.

It can be said that the nights in Qihuai County are the most lively and extraordinary.

Especially after the grand opening of the entertainment complex.

Inside the massage parlor, Tang Huan lay on the bed, feeling the soft touch on her back.

He closed his eyes and reminded him, "Push harder."

The woman behind him intensified her efforts, continuously kneading Tang Huan's shoulders.

Tang Huan frowned. "Didn't you eat?"

A complaint came from within, "Sir, how can you speak like that..."

Xue'e felt a little wronged and stopped what she was doing, refusing to do anything more.

Tang Huan sat up, glanced at the staff member who was standing to the side trying to suppress his laughter, and waved for him to leave.

I originally planned to let Xue'e learn properly so that she could experience massage at home, but it turns out that this girl really doesn't have any talent in this matter.

Since that's the case, it's not appropriate to force it.

"Sir, you don't seem to care much about what's going on with Boss Wu."

Xue'e thought of the two female merchants who had left Qihuai County not long ago and asked curiously.

"What's there to care about?"

Tang Huan stretched, picked up the tea that had been prepared beside her, took a sip, put it down, and said with a smile, "Anyway, the contract is signed and the things have been given to them, what else can I do?"

"That's true..."

Tang Huan continued, "Have you forgotten that your father can just sit back and wait for money to flow into his pocket even if he does nothing? Even if Boss Wu's hotpot business isn't doing well, he still has other businesses, so it's not a problem."

That's true.

Xue'e had no doubts about what the adults had done in Qihuai County over the past few years.

Xue'e then asked curiously, "Then, can the situation in the disaster area improve?"

Xue'e cares more about this than the hot pot business.

After all, she had experienced the most difficult period in Qihuai County and knew what it felt like to be hungry.

It's so painful.

Xue'e did not want to live that kind of life again, and therefore felt sincere sympathy for the people in the disaster area who were now suffering terribly.

At this point, Tang Huan's expression became more serious.

He dropped his earlier playful tone. "Do your best and leave the rest to fate. Over the past few years, I could have solved the famine problem in the disaster area, but once I did that, everything in Qihuai County would be exposed to the imperial court. I don't even dare to think about what the outcome would be then..."

The wealth I currently possess is not the most crucial factor; at worst, I can simply give it to the imperial court.

But the gadgets he invented, especially firearms and other iron weapons that could change the current era, would likely cause a huge uproar once they were released.

Who knows how the emperor will deal with it then?

No, that's not right.

That was an empress, not an emperor.

Tang Huan smiled and said, "So, you might as well stay in Qihuai County and be a carefree and boring magistrate. I guarantee that you tens of thousands of people will live in peace and contentment, without any worries, and be happy every day. Isn't that enough?"

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