Chapter 600 602. Sentimental
Hua Shunming's words were just to comfort himself. He knew that he had slapped everyone in the face this time and these people would definitely not just sit there and take it.
Empress Zhou reminded, "Your Majesty, these civil officials are very concerned about their reputation. They may have to make up for it somewhere after making such a fool of themselves this time.
I am worried that they will trip me up next."
Hua Shunming's previous excitement also faded away at this moment.
What the Queen said made some sense, but he didn't know where these people would go next. It seemed he had to make some preparations in advance.
This is a game, and now that it has begun, he will not back down.
He didn't continue to show off here. After giving a few instructions, he left the harem with the eunuch and headed for the study.
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Gu Wenheng didn't know how the news of his impending resignation spread. Since the day before yesterday, people would always leave gifts outside the government office.
Especially the first one who was discovered, he immediately ran away, and did not forget to shout loudly, to thank the prefect for all he had done for the people over the years.
This is like a trigger. Once there is one, there will be another, and there will be more and more such situations.
Outside the prefectural government office, there were always densely packed baskets every day.
Some had a few handfuls of vegetables, some had dried seafood, and some even caught a chicken or a duck and put them in the basket.
When Gu Wenheng learned the news, he had already asked people to guard outside.
But these people would not allow them to refuse and would always turn around, put their things down and run away.
But that’s not all. Local officials, gentry and wealthy businessmen also joined in, and the level of their gifts of thanks became higher and higher.
Seeing that these people could not be persuaded, Gu Wenheng could only borrow a few assistants from Jin Qianqian, as well as the accountant from the yamen, and sit directly at the gate of the yamen.
Every item collected, no matter if it was a stitch or a thread, was registered and appraised.
All are listed in a list, and a statistics is made every day and posted on a notice.
All of these were converted into silver and used as the cost of repairing the city wall in the future.
The people then understood that the prefect really did not accept gifts, and even if they were forced to give him money, all the money would be used for the construction of Lucheng.
This magnanimity and love for the people have penetrated into the hearts of the people, and no official will be able to surpass it in the next hundred years.
When Gu Wenheng is in private, he is not as calm as he appears.
He hugged Jin Qianqian and cried loudly, "I feel like I am a great judge for once.
Even if there is no trace of me in history, I still think it is worth it. "
Jin Qianqian could understand his excitement. When she heard the news, she was also very moved in the backyard.
She has seen Gu Wenheng's efforts over the past few years, and he deserves the love of the people here.
Jin Qianqian hugged him back and patted his back, "There is still a long time to go in the future. We can make appropriate changes with our meager strength, so let's keep going.
Even if we cannot be remembered for generations, we can at least have a clear conscience."
“Yes, we must have a clear conscience.
But my wife also deserves half of the credit for this achievement.
If it weren’t for my wife’s wholehearted support, it would have been difficult for me to achieve this feat.”
Although Jin Qianqian was touched, she didn't want to dwell on it, so she changed the subject and said jokingly, "Such clichéd words are a bit scary coming out of your mouth.
Didn't you say we are one? It's really uncomfortable to suddenly feel so alienated. "
Gu Wenheng, "...Can't you let me be sentimental once in a while?"
"...You should just get back to normal. I feel a little uneasy seeing you like this."
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Hearing the laughter coming from the inner room, Lichun and the others tiptoed back further away.
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Lucheng Tianfu Restaurant
In the largest private room on the top floor, Gu Wenheng, He Gaofei and three others were waiting here.
"I can't work with Lord Gu in the future, so we can only think about the food in Tianfu Restaurant." Wu Yichen feels reluctant to leave everything he sees now.
Gu Wenheng said, "My lords, you should have accumulated some wealth in the past few years. And as far as I know, my wife's Tianfu Restaurant has opened many branches, so you can still have a good meal."
He Gaofei smiled and pointed out, "Our Lord Wu just feels it's a pity that he can no longer get free meals.
After all, every time I go out with Lord Jia, I always get the best service and the most carefully prepared dishes.
Not to mention that Lord Wu is reluctant to part with it, we have the same idea. "
Gu Wenheng smiled and shook his head, "It turns out that I am just a secondary thing in the minds of you gentlemen, and what you care about most is the food in this restaurant.
Am I being too sentimental? It seems that I don’t need to give you the little gifts I prepared in advance.”
He Gaofei and the others had sparkling eyes. They knew that the gentleman in front of them had no shortage of money, so the things he would buy would naturally be extraordinary.
"No, no, the one I'm most reluctant to leave is Master Gu," Lu Shenggen walked over and pushed Wu Yichen aside, "Master led us to achieve political achievements and taught us how to be an official. If it wasn't for not allowing me, I would have wanted to follow Master forever."
Wu Yichen didn't expect Lu Shenggen to be so cunning and actually rushed to show off his achievements. "Master Gu, don't listen to his nonsense. I heard his wife whispering to him a few days ago that he must be appointed to the capital this time. Even if he doesn't get promoted, she can accept it.
Our infatuated Lord Lu has already agreed."
"Sir Wu, you actually eavesdropped?" Seeing Lu Shenggen's flushed face, He Gaofei also followed suit.
"How could I be the one eavesdropping? The back court is so small, and they didn't even know to avoid being seen when talking. I couldn't cover my ears in time, so I barely heard the whole thing."
At this moment, Lu Shenggen wanted to rush over and cover his mouth. He really didn't know if he had said anything else accidentally that was heard by this person.
"Master Wu, you are going too far. I heard you arguing with your wife a few days ago, but I didn't tell anyone. This is a bit unfair."
Lu Shenggen knew that he couldn't let them talk any more.
Originally, the families lived close to each other, and the place at the back of the house was not very big, so they really had no secrets.
They could have moved out, but they had all been living alone here for the past year, and after getting used to living here, they felt it would be better to live close so they could take care of each other.
Later, when my family arrived, I felt that we could get used to life here together.
As for the disadvantages, they ignored them.
Now, after being picked apart by Wu Yichen, they realized that none of the families had any secrets in the eyes of the other party.
Gu Wenheng was unwilling to let them continue to quarrel. If they got into a fight, he would have to clean it up.
"It seems like you guys really don't think highly of my little gift. I'll let someone take it."
How is this possible? The three people shouted in unison, "I like it, I like it."
(End of this chapter)
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