Chapter 399: Risking Itself Is a Skill
Cheng Wei held the heavy bag in his hand, and the words he was about to say were firmly blocked by the heavy weight in his hand.
Xu Yu, dressed as a guard for the escort team, seemed displeased. He rode forward a few steps and said in a deep voice, "Why, you won't let me go?"
The city guard, who had been stunned for a long time, suddenly woke up and waved his hands wildly, holding the bag: "Pass!"
"Those in front, make way and let them pass!"
A group led by Sang Zhixia passed by in a mighty procession. Some of the timid ones felt that something was wrong and whispered, "Chief, if we just let them go like this, what if the higher-ups..."
"What's on top?"
The person being questioned slapped the person asking the question in anger and said through gritted teeth, "Look at what this is. What's wrong with letting them go?!"
When the bag was opened, it revealed gold ingots as big as fingers. If you folded the whole bag, there would be thousands of gold ingots!
The soldier guarding the city gate had never seen so many golden treasures. He was so shocked that his mouth was drooling and he completely forgot what he wanted to say.
The man holding the bag sneered smugly: "A dog chewing a bone is as good as a cat chewing a cat."
"We have no share of the benefits from above. When we are able to make our own decisions below, we will of course choose the one with the most meat."
The kidnapped people have escaped again. This is because the Governor's minions are not in a good position and they cannot be held responsible.
When you can get ready-made benefits, what would you not want to do?
The man who suddenly got a windfall was extremely clear-headed and said without hesitation: "Let's divide this good thing up. No one above us will know."
"Besides, the person your Excellency wants to arrest is the murderer hiding in Huwei Mountain who brutally killed the imperial envoy. These people have nothing to do with the murderer, so what's wrong with letting them into the city?"
If you can't say something dirty openly, then you have to swallow your anger.
As long as they don't say anything, who will know what happened?
The city guards laughed so hard at the discussion that they couldn't stop. Sang Zhixia, who had returned safely to the inn, didn't even have time to catch her breath. As soon as she sat down, she asked, "How much food do you have in stock now?"
The shopkeeper, already feeling guilty for letting Sang Zhixia get kidnapped, was eagerly awaiting her safe return. He immediately granted the request, "I haven't specified the exact amount, but there should be enough to feed a hundred people for half a year."
"Why do you think of asking this?"
Sang Zhixia frowned as he looked at Xu Yu, who was facing away from him while being treated for injuries. He lowered his eyes and said, "The mountain torrents are raging, and many people have suffered as a result of this disaster."
"Since we have some spare resources, why not do something for the people affected by the disaster?"
The shopkeeper guessed what he meant and asked tentatively, "Are you saying you want to distribute grain to help with the disaster?"
"Disaster relief is the government's responsibility. I don't have the nerve to do that. But distributing grain is feasible."
Sang Zhixia felt that Xu Yu's words made sense.
Now that I am in Shu, I am unfortunately regarded as a fat sheep to be slaughtered by the local officials. It is of little use to try to keep a low profile.
Instead of hiding it and giving the dark ghost an opportunity to take advantage of it, it is better to be open and honest, directly call the number and go out to make arrangements, and clearly show off that you are rich.
Everything is laid out in the open, and the shameful and despicable tricks have to retreat because of the reputation they have created among the people who have received assistance.
Zhao Zhongquan hurried over upon learning that Sang Zhixia had returned. He happened to hear this and without a second thought, he clapped his hands and said, "That's great!"
"Few people know you, so those evildoers are always looking for opportunities to do something bad to you. If you make your reputation known and expose yourself to everyone, anyone who comes will be more wary!"
The fruit hanging high on the tree has countless eyes staring at it, both openly and secretly. With such open and covert defenses, no one would dare to have any bad ideas, right?
The shopkeeper understood and nodded quickly, saying, "Then I'll go get the food ready and try to distribute it this afternoon."
"It's not that urgent."
Sang Zhixia said slowly, "Let's send someone out to post a notice today. It'll just say that starting tomorrow morning, Sanyou Granary will set up a porridge stall ten miles outside the city to attract people."
First, there was the salt chaos and no rice to eat, and then there was the mountain flood disaster. The people who were already struggling now had it even harder.
Once the news of the porridge distribution spreads, more and more people will rush to Ancheng upon hearing the news.
The shopkeeper said yes repeatedly: "Then according to you, how long should this porridge be distributed?"
Sang Zhixia rubbed her fingertips and smiled: "Not scheduled yet."
"From now on, we will start buying rice from all over the place. All the rice we buy will be shipped to the local area and cooked into rice porridge for distribution. Anyone who shows up, regardless of age or size, will receive a bowl a day."
"Anyone who is unable to come here from home can take another person's share as long as they can produce proof that the person is there. There are no other restrictions."
The shopkeeper quickly estimated in his mind how much rice would be needed.
Zhao Zhongquan secretly took a breath: "If you really distribute grain as you said, how much silver will you have to invest to make up the difference? Otherwise..."
"The amount of silver is not important."
After bandaging his wound, Xu Yu finally turned around. His lips were pale, but a smile lingered in the corners of his eyes. "You don't have to wait for a response to the money you spend. It's enough if it works temporarily."
Sang Zhixia laughed when she heard the voice.
Zhao Zhongquan sighed, "It's a waste of money, but it's okay this way."
"But I have to be frank with you guys first. This much money was paid by you two on your own accord. It has nothing to do with me. I... this is the most I can offer."
Zhao Zhongquan endured the pain and raised his palm, his eyes filled with struggle. "Five hundred taels at most, any more and you'll kill me!"
There are many corrupt officials in the capital, but Zhao Zhongquan is not among them.
Being able to bear the pain and come up with five hundred taels is indeed bleeding.
Sang Zhixia coughed to suppress her laughter and said teasingly, "It doesn't matter how much it is, as long as the thought is there, that's the best."
"It's just that you probably don't have much money with you when you go out, so it's okay to pay less."
Zhao Zhongquan waved his hands and sighed, "I can't have any more. This is all I brought."
"But I'm not worried. Didn't you make arrangements for my return?"
Zhao Zhongquan was old and thick-skinned, and he said confidently, "Since you have arranged the return trip, you should naturally take care of my food and drink expenses. It's okay if I don't have any money."
Someone is taking care of your food, drink, housing and transportation, so what's the point of carrying extra money?
If you can get a bargain, you'd be in vain if you don't take it.
Xu Yu was immediately amused by his words: "To be able to think open-mindedly and take things easy is a rare skill."
Zhao Zhongquan showed no sign of shame, his face full of righteousness: "It can't be helped, it's because I have so little money."
"But having said that, it's a good thing that we were safe and sound despite the false alarm, but the current situation is urgent and time waits for no one, everyone."
"Shouldn't we hurry back to Beijing?"
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