20demayo Chapter 161 Fundraising
Chapter 161 Fundraising
The next morning
"My dear ministers, do you have any good ideas for the snow disaster in the north?" Xu Yan asked.
The ministers looked at each other, but no one stood up to reply.
"Minister of Revenue"
The Minister of Revenue stood up and said with a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty, there was a drought the year before last, a flood last year, and a snowstorm this year. There is no money or grain in the treasury, and I can do nothing about it!"
"I know there is no money or food in the treasury. I want you to find a way to get money and food for me."
"This, this, let me think about it first..." said the Minister of Revenue, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
It was still winter, but I was so scared that I broke into a sweat.
The emperor doesn't even know how to make money, so how could he know? He can't just rob, right?
"what about you?"
"I am incompetent."
"You are indeed quite incompetent."
The whole court is full of grown men, all of them are good-for-nothings, far inferior to his daughter. It's a waste of time to raise them.
"Prince, tell me."
"Yes, Father.
Ministers, you are paid by the emperor, but you are unable to help when the emperor needs you. How about this, let's all donate generously and do our best to help the people in the disaster area. "
So the prince wanted them to pay? Was he fleecing them?
"The King agrees. The King is willing to donate."
"This princess is willing to donate two hundred thousand taels of silver!"
Xu Yuexi suddenly appeared. Her voice was clear and pleasant, like the sound of nature, shocking everyone present.
The ministers were whispering to each other.
As Xu Yuexi finished speaking, the voices of Tang Liuqing and Yue Rensong rang out.
"This king will donate one hundred thousand taels."
"I am willing to donate one hundred thousand taels."
This, this, the princess, the prince, and the general have all donated money, it seems unreasonable for them not to donate. Just show your appreciation!
"I will donate 10,000 taels."
"I will donate five thousand taels."
"I will donate two thousand taels."
"I will donate one thousand taels."
"I will donate five hundred taels."
.......
Once there is a first, there will be a second. At this moment, the entire court was filled with the sounds of donations.
Xu Fengyu listened to the ministers counting non-stop, and he was full of admiration in his heart. It turned out that his imperial sister had the solution!
This was actually a scene that Xu Yuexi and Xu Fengyu had discussed in advance.
It is not easy to ask the ministers to pay out of their own pockets, someone has to take the lead.
But she is a princess and a woman. If a woman donated money, how could they, as grown men, not give a penny?
Xu Yan finally nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, I know what you all mean.
This time, the disaster relief work will be handed over to Lord Yue. I will give you 20,000 elite soldiers, and you must ensure that the money, food, and supplies are delivered to the victims in a timely manner."
Although many political affairs were handed over to Xu Fengyu, it was still Xu Yan who issued the orders in the court.
"I obey your order." Yue Rensong said with a bow.
The court officials donated generously this time. Apart from the 200,000 taels donated by Tang Liuqing and Yue Rensong, they also raised 120,000 taels. Together with Xu Yuexi's 200,000 taels, the total amount was 520,000 taels.
"Royal sister, do we still need to raise funds from wealthy businessmen?" Xu Fengyu asked.
"Of course. This is a rare opportunity. Our treasury is empty, so it would be nice to collect some money to fill it up. Let me arrange the fundraising event for the wealthy businessmen. This kind of thing might be more effective if I, a princess, do it."
"Okay, everything will be arranged by my sister."
The imperial sister is much more powerful than him. All he has to do is to be obedient and work hard.
Afterwards, Xu Yuexi began to prepare for the fundraising activities.
She invited famous wealthy businessmen in Lin'an City to a banquet and gave a moving speech at the banquet.
"Dear guests, the north is suffering from disasters and the people are living in hardship... Therefore, on behalf of the royal family, I would like to launch a fundraising initiative to everyone, hoping that you can lend a helping hand and show your love."
When the wealthy businessmen present heard this, they couldn't help but think to themselves: This princess is really not a simple person!
They originally thought that as a princess who was spoiled and pampered, she would inevitably be arrogant and willful, but what they saw and heard at this moment completely overturned their imagination.
This princess not only has a beautiful appearance and elegant temperament, but what is even more rare is her humble and gentle attitude and her unpretentious behavior.
They are all businessmen, and compared to the powerful and wealthy, they are inferior people.
But she did not boss them around because of her noble status; on the contrary, she always kept smiling and polite, and communicated with everyone in an approachable manner.
At this moment, a loud shout was heard: "I will donate 200,000 taels!"
The sound was so loud, like a thunderclap, shocking everyone present.
When Xu Yuexi heard this, she looked at him in surprise.
This guy, didn't he agree on 100,000 taels? How come it doubled?
However, Xu Yuexi reacted quickly. She looked at Lou Moyu with a smile and said:
"Thank you so much, Young Master Lou! I admire your generosity. I offer a toast to you."
Lou Moyu raised his glass in response to Xu Yuexi. It was his fortune to be able to help her solve her problems.
That little bit of money is nothing; the last thing he lacks is money.
"I'll donate 100,000 taels!"
"I'll donate fifty thousand taels!"
"I'll donate thirty thousand taels!"
"I'll donate 20,000 taels!"
.......
Finally, the fundraising campaign ended successfully and the amount of donations raised far exceeded expectations.