One hundred thousand taels can only get you a ninth-rank official position?
Everyone was surprised.
But when I think about the fact that this is the capital, it seems to make sense.
Ninth rank is fine, it’s better than nothing!!
Yang Zhao continued, "I've roughly calculated that, with the large farm outside the capital and my scattered dowry, I should be able to collect around 300,000 taels. If I can manage it well, I should be able to secure a seventh-rank official position for my husband or father-in-law. However..."
Yang Zhao looked at the people present, and after hesitating to speak, he said, "I'm afraid the rest of the uncles and elders will have to wait a while. After my husband or father-in-law has a position, I'll see if there are other opportunities..."
Everyone's expression changed instantly when they heard this. In the end, there was no mention of the man in their room?
Third uncle's grandmother was the first to be unhappy. "Sure enough, I was right. I knew it..."
"Third sister-in-law!"
Old Madam Shen cut off Third Uncle's grandmother's voice, glared at her with a cold look, and warned: "If Third Sister-in-law continues to act so unreasonably, then I will have no choice but to ask the head of the Shen family to come and divide the family property among our three families on behalf of Old Master."
"Separation?"
"Sister-in-law..."
My third uncle's grandmother and my second uncle's grandmother were both shocked.
Old Madam Shen ignored them, glanced coldly at everyone present, and said in a cold voice:
"Don't forget, our main courtyard is the true direct descendant of the Shen family, and the food and drink allowances for each of your courtyards are all taken from our main courtyard. If you are still not satisfied, then we can only separate and live our own lives..."
Everyone was horrified, and at the same time, a feeling of dissatisfaction and resentment arose in their hearts...
"Okay, let's all leave. We can talk about other things later."
Old Madam Shen simply sent away the dissatisfied crowd.
"A Zhao, is what you just said true? As long as you use enough money to bribe people, you can get a higher-ranking official position with real power?" As soon as everyone left, Old Lady Shen asked Yang Zhao very lovingly.
Yang Zhao smiled faintly and nodded: "The news of Minister Lu's retirement cannot be false."
Thinking of the Yang family, Mrs. Shen immediately believed it about 70%.
Seeing Yang Zhao holding the wooden box with a large stack of banknotes in his hand, Old Lady Shen was in a good mood and thought to herself that this woman was indeed devoted to her husband after getting married.
"Okay, then the division of labor among the various departments will be based on your arrangements..."
Madam Shen paused, thinking of what she had seen in the account book. Her eyes turned slightly colder and she changed her tone, "From now on, the allowances for each courtyard will be reduced by half. If any of the courtyards are dissatisfied, you can tell them directly. This is my order."
Mrs. Shen felt very uncomfortable when she thought about how so much of her money and belongings were taken away openly or secretly by the various courtyards.
Looking at Yang Zhao, he ordered, "Ah Zhao, from now on, if they still want to ask for something, except for the division of labor, they should come to me in person and ask for it. I can't let them ask for it at will anymore. It really makes them greedy."
greedy?
This word is really suitable for the Shen family! !
"Yes!" Yang Zhao lowered his eyes and hid his sneer.
"Also, as for those silver and money 'borrowed' from the public accounts, you should send people to each courtyard to talk to them and ask them to pay back the money. There is no reason to keep borrowing it without paying it back." If you take the silver and money back and pool them together, maybe you can even find a better official position for your children and grandchildren.
"yes."
"Also, now that Li'er is back, you have to pay more attention to him. He is your husband after all, and you should always put him first. As for the busy housework, I, with my old body, can take care of some of it for you."
It seems that he wants to take advantage of her, but unfortunately... this strength is still not enough, he still needs to push it a little, it would be best if he could make Shen Li stand together...
Yang Zhao suppressed the sarcasm in her eyes, but said respectfully, "Okay, granddaughter-in-law, I've got it all in mind. Once I've recovered, I'll immediately go to serve my husband by his bedside."
After a few more words, Mrs. Shen let Yang Zhao leave.
And she turned around and went to see Shen Li.
"Li'er, do you think what Ah Zhao said is true?"
In Linzhu Courtyard, Old Madam Shen sat on the Xiu stool beside the bed and asked Shen Li who was lying on the bed.
Shen Li was slightly surprised.
Obviously, he didn't expect that Yang Zhao would sell his dowry shop and farm to pave the way for him, and even knew some tricks in the officialdom. He couldn't help but think of the stunning glimpse that day.
A strange feeling flashed through my mind.
What kind of woman is she?
"Li'er? Are you listening to what your grandmother is saying?" Old Madam Shen looked at Shen Li, who had not responded for a long time, in confusion.
Shen Li lowered his voice: "Grandma, what Yang and A Zhao said should be true. Although I just came back, I also received some news secretly." He came back with an important task this time, and he had his own way to get the news.
"I heard that the current Minister Lu is old, and His Majesty seems to be willing to allow him to retire and return home. Before he retires, he will indeed arrange some of his lower positions first."
"So, what Zhao said is true!"
Old Madam Shen was overjoyed. The remaining doubts in her heart were completely dispelled. She smiled and said, "Li'er, take good care of yourself first. Grandmother will go back and make arrangements. Take out all the money you can and have Ah Zhao take care of it quickly."
Old Madam Shen left in a hurry.
Shen Liben wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it. He just felt that letting a woman take care of it didn't seem right. But thinking about the fact that all the men in the Shen family were injured, he had no choice but to give up...
It's just that Yang Zhao was wronged.
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