If a twelve-year-old princess has to use her own savings for the Southern District project, what reason do these ministers have not to contribute their own money?
Perhaps at first the younger sister only thought about taking money from her, but after Tang Huan gave her the idea, she would definitely do so.
This girl has never taken these officials seriously.
“This method is indeed effective, but have you considered that it might offend these people?” Wu Lanxi couldn’t help but shake her head slightly.
Now, I wonder how many people will be gossiping about Tang Huan behind his back.
However, this was not something Wu Lanxi needed to worry about. After all, Tang Huan had solved the problem for her and taken the blame for the dissatisfaction of the officials.
After leaving the palace, Wang Tianze quickly returned to his residence.
Without wasting any time, he immediately instructed the steward to prepare the silver.
This caught Wang Jingze's attention.
"Father, why do you suddenly want ten thousand taels of silver?"
"It's all because of that Tang Huan. He's carrying out some kind of renovation plan in the South District and even told the students at the Imperial Academy about it. The little princess took it to heart and insisted on using her own savings to help. She even made a point of telling us that the ministers all have money, so how could we just do nothing?"
Anyone who dares to remain indifferent is not even as capable as a twelve-year-old child.
Therefore, even if it's hard to part with, I have no choice but to pay this money.
Wang Jingze nodded upon hearing this, saying, "That is indeed a good idea. If the little princess says so, everyone will have no choice but to give money."
If Tang Huan had done this himself, or if His Majesty had asked the ministers to donate money, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly.
"Father, I'll go with you later. I've made some money from the previous business. Since it's about helping the poor people in the South District, I'll do my part too."
A quarter of an hour later, the father and son were ready and immediately took a carriage to Tang Huan's residence.
At the entrance of the mansion, Wang Tianze encountered another carriage.
Cui Renshi and Cui Yuanzhao got off the carriage together.
After nodding to Cui Renshi from a distance, Wang Tianze followed the prime minister into the residence.
Behind them were their respective servants, who carried several chests filled with silver.
Behind them, Cui Yuanzhao and Wang Jingze huddled together, both quite moved.
"I thought Brother Tang was just distributing porridge and food, but in the blink of an eye, he started building and renovating houses in the South District. This is a huge project."
Wang Jingze agreed, saying, "To completely change this, it will probably require a lot of money; I don't know if several hundred thousand taels of silver would be enough."
"Although Brother Tang is rich, his willingness to help others without expecting anything in return is something we don't have."
Cui Yuanzhao sighed.
The longer Cui Yuanzhao spent with Tang Huan, the more he realized how far he still had to go to get from his good brother.
Whether in terms of talent, temperament, or even character, they are inferior.
Cui Yuanzhao understood that if he had such a large sum of money, he would rather squander it lavishly than give it away so easily.
"How much have you prepared?" Wang Jingze asked Cui Yuanzhao.
"I only brought five thousand silver notes with me." Cui Yuanzhao walked into the mansion. He was already very familiar with the place and didn't need anyone to lead the way.
Five thousand?
Cui Yuanzhao nodded and said, "Actually, encouraged by Brother Tang, I thought about taking out most of the profits from the comic books we made recently, but my father told me that many ministers only prepared five thousand taels, so it wouldn't be good for us to take too much."
"Um."
Inside the courtyard, Tang Huan had already taken the initiative to come out and greet the two adults.
"Prime Minister Cui, Lord Wang, what is this...?"
Tang Huan pointed to the boxes.
"Lord Tang, you have put a lot of effort into the project in the southern district. How can we be left out of such a beneficial project for the people? I have prepared 30,000 taels as a token of my appreciation."
"Prime Minister Cui, you're too kind. This is making you pay."
Cui Renshi waved his hand, "For the sake of the people, everything is worthwhile."
Wang Jingze quickly added, "I am not as capable as Prime Minister Cui; I can only offer ten thousand taels. I hope you will not find it offensive, sir."
"Sir, you are too kind. I thank you on behalf of everyone for doing so much for the people of the South District."
These two adults weren't the only ones who came to donate; one after another, people came to Tang Huan's residence.
Moreover, it wasn't just the dozen or so officials who were in the Imperial Study at the time; after everyone left, the news leaked out, and even those who weren't involved in the matter started making preparations after hearing the rumors.
Everyone quietly came to Tang Huan's residence, unwilling to be left behind.
"Xue'e, you take notes."
Tang Huan summoned Xue'e and asked her to record in detail how much money each adult donated, and then asked Qin Yu to make tea to entertain everyone.
The mansion, which usually had few guests, suddenly became crowded. There were not even enough chairs left, and only Prime Minister Cui and a few ministers could sit down. Everyone else had to stand.
Everyone expressed their support for the project, and Tang Huan also gave a general overview of the project's overall plan.
It's not that the entire southern district will be rebuilt; some houses built in recent years will remain, but all the old buildings will be demolished and rebuilt.
In addition, a complete sewer system will be officially implemented in the southern district.
"If the sewer system is also brought to the capital, then Lord Tang has done a good thing."
Wang Tianze had personally visited Qihuai County and knew the ingenious use of the sewer system.
Faced with the curiosity of the other adults, he also gave them a serious and detailed explanation.
"Once the sewer system is in use, flush toilets will replace the original dry toilets, which will greatly improve the environment of the capital and the previous filthy conditions will no longer exist."
The worst environment in the capital is the southern district, which is rife with poverty. Starting the project there is the best approach.
"Judging from this, Lord Tang has really done a good deed this time. We admire him."
"If the southern district is truly transformed, it will also make the capital a better place."
"Lord Tang is truly dedicated to serving the people; such dedication is rare indeed."
People kept praising Tang Huan, sparing no effort in offering their compliments.
Even Liu Danqing, who was affected by this incident, exclaimed, "No one else could have done this to the same degree as Lord Tang. It is truly a task that only you could accomplish."
Even if their positions differ, Liu Danqing had to admit that even if the project were handed over to him, the final result would be vastly different from Tang Huan's, and incomparable.
"My lords, I have seen and remembered your good intentions. I will tell the people of the South District everything you have done today. They will know that you brought all this to fruition, and everyone will praise your good name."
"Since you gentlemen are so kind and have given us so much money, I have no way to repay you. I can only give you a few jugs of wine to take back and have a taste."
Tang Huan gestured to Li Daikui to take out the prepared Fenjiu liquor and hand it to each of the adults.
While collecting money, they also made sure to run another round of advertising.
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