Chapter 79 Su Jingge made Prefect Xiao famous!
Ning Zhutian meant that if the mine was really used to build a city, he couldn't stop it.
To block is to disobey the sage's command.
Xiao Yinhe had already made a desperate gamble.
If he were to contest the mine now, he would be going against the people of the county and against the words of the sage.
Losing a little money is nothing.
If you anger the sage, you might lose your life!
Zhao Zhou was definitely doomed to die.
The inspector was also nearby, wandering around aimlessly, and who knows when he might wander into Yuxiang County.
If Xiao Yinhe is intelligent, he would have already submitted the document.
The inspector probably already knows about this.
At this point, trying to seize resources would be suicidal.
This mine can only be put on hold for the time being.
It seems he's shifting his focus now!
The most important thing is to extricate myself from the smuggling of mines and protect myself!
He instructed Zhao Liu to send all the good stuff from Tianbao Pavilion to Xiao Yinhe's residence.
And go find Su Jingge and tell her that if she doesn't have enough people, Shanggu Zhai can send people to mine!
Zhao Liu knew that what he meant was that Zhao Zhou had approached him before they started mining the mine.
They shifted all the blame onto Zhao Zhou.
Furthermore, all the money earned from mining can be handed over to the county government as a contribution.
Zhao Liu did as instructed.
On his way to Xiao Yinhe's residence, he heard the people saying:
"If Prefect Xiao supports the renovation, our people will surely be able to live a good life."
"Have you heard? The mine has finally been opened."
"We're really going to have a good life now."
"I have to thank Assistant Manager Su for this."
He found the praise particularly grating.
The carriage quickened its pace.
They arrived at Xiao Yinhe's residence.
He heard a commotion in the mansion.
He greeted the servant at the door and said, "Please trouble you two gentlemen to inform him that Zhao Jia Liu Lang requests an audience with Lord Xiao."
Upon hearing that it was Zhao Jia Liulang, the two servants said, "Sir, you may come in with me, but our prefect is busy, so you may have to wait a while."
Why invite them in? Because today it's not just one person visiting.
Lord Xiao has ordered that all visitors be invited to the guest rooms.
Never let anyone feel that you are putting on airs.
Zhao Liu smiled and said, "No problem, no problem, I'll wait here."
Zhao Liu entered the mansion. This was his second time entering. The first time was when Xiao Yinhe had just taken office, and he was just there to go through the motions.
It was Ning Zhutian who gave it to him.
He also said at the time that there was no need to come at all.
Back then, they were just giving out a nominal position. What was the point of wasting all that money on these gifts?
I never imagined that person would find love again.
You can't judge a book by its cover!
Ten years east of the river, ten years west of the river.
I never expected Xiao Yinhe to rise to prominence!
Who the hell can I reason with?
He only heard a commotion coming from the mansion.
On the other side, the servant said to Zhao Liulang, "Please wait in the guest room, sir. I will go and inform him right away."
Zhao Liu nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your trouble, young brother."
While Xiao Yinhe was in his study, Jiang learned of the matter and became furious. She cried and made a scene, saying that he had gambled away everything the Xiao family had.
If this matter is not handled properly, the entire Xiao family will die at his hands!
She was angry that he helped Su Jingge so much.
The woman sobbed, "You're abandoning us! You're going against the princess!"
Xiao Yinhe grew angrier the more he listened: "Helping the county repair the city is a good thing. If it is actually repaired one day, it will only benefit me. What do you, a woman, know!"
"Besides, what's wrong with me having a problem with the princess?"
Jiang objected: "If you make this public, and the Emperor really investigates, wouldn't the Princess also be held responsible for dereliction of duty? If the Princess's reputation is ruined, then it's your fault!"
Xiao Yinhe's vision went black as he listened to her chattering like a bird, his head was about to explode from all the noise!
Why did you marry her?
He just can't figure it out!
The servant stood frozen at the door, not daring to speak.
Hearing the commotion inside, he could only wait outside for the time being.
Xiao Yinhe pointed at Jiang's nose, almost jumping up in anger: "What use is the title of princess if she does nothing? She spends all day doting on her son, calling him Brother Ziyu this and Brother Ziyu that. If she were even half as good as Su Jingge, and properly developed this city, she would have been praised by the sage long ago!"
"That's what truly brings honor to my Xiao family!"
He waved his hand, his liver aching with anger: "Fine, fine, I won't stoop to your level. You just get out of here!"
Seeing his impatient look, Jiang couldn't help but step forward and tear up the document in his hand.
Xiao Yinhe immediately stood up, his face flushed and his hair standing on end in anger. He threw something at her, saying, "I just finished writing this! I just finished writing this! You are simply unreasonable! You are simply lawless! Go kneel in the Buddhist hall and don't come out without my order!"
"Guards! Please escort the lady away!"
The servant opened the door instantly, finally giving him a chance to speak.
Xiao Yinhe was taken aback. When did this turn into "speedy feet"?
So be it.
Then the servant said, "Please, Madam!"
Jiang wiped her nose and flicked her sleeve: "You just look down on me, you just think I'm old and faded! You just want to be with that Su Jingge."
Xiao Yinhe pinched the bridge of his nose and said in a deep voice, "Why haven't you taken her down yet?"
The servant escorted the man out.
Then the servant said, "Lord Xiao, Zhao's sixth son has arrived, and he seems to have brought quite a few gifts. Would you like to go and take a look?"
Xiao Yinhe frowned; of course he knew why he had come.
Why haven't I seen this person coming from the front?
He waved his hand: "I won't see you!"
"etc……"
He stood up: "Take me there quickly."
After they met, the two exchanged a few words of reminiscence.
Xiao Yinhe had already guessed what Zhao Liu was going to say before he came back.
Xiao Yinhe said, "Although Shanggu Zhai was wrong in this matter, considering that Chairman Ning has provided much support to the merchants in the city over the years, I will not pursue this matter. However, I cannot guarantee that the higher-ups will not pursue it either."
Zhao Liu smiled respectfully: "As long as you don't mention this matter, then our Shanggu Zhai will be fine. But if you insist, then this matter will be difficult..."
Xiao Yinhe could tell, of course, that he was testing him.
Repairing the city is the top priority right now.
How could he possibly have time to investigate him?
"Sixth Brother Zhao, you can rest assured. I am very busy and even if I wanted to investigate, I really wouldn't have the time!"
Zhao Liu thought, "Good, very good."
He then repeated to Xiao Yinhe what Ning Zhutian had told him:
"I have long known that Lord Xiao is righteous and upright. Now is the time for Lord Xiao to show his talent, and Shangguzhai supports him! If you really don't pursue the matter, the silver from Shangguzhai's mining can be donated to the construction of the county!"
"Let's just say that we adults were temporarily deceived by Zhao Zhou!"
As long as he accepts it, the matter will be foolproof.
Xiao Yinhe thought they were overthinking it, but the silver could indeed be used for city construction.
Moreover, construction requires silver.
...
But if we collect money right after acquiring the mine, it might give others a handle to use against us.
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