20demayo Chapter 405 Wei Que Responds to Shen Xingjian's Request
Chapter 405 Wei Que Responds to Shen Xingjian's Request
Should Wei Que agree to Shen Xingjian's request or not?
Wei Que couldn't help but put his knuckles on his forehead and rubbed it.
The moisture-proof method was too tempting for him, not to mention that the moisture-proof material was dolomite which was available everywhere.
As long as this method works, the types of items that the Caoyun Bureau can transport in the future will increase several times. They can try to earn money that they could not earn in the past and go to places that they could not reach in the past.
Wei Que felt that his horizons were suddenly broadened.
He took the cotton cloth from the table and gently stroked it with his palm.
Shen Zheng and the others did not rush him and waited patiently for his answer.
"Okay!" You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb, Wei Que gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
He looked into Shen Zheng's eyes and said, "Sir Shen, if dolomite can really prevent moisture, then I will give up this huge profit! When the time comes, I will personally return to Beijing to explain to the Ministry of Revenue and will not involve your Tong'an County."
He narrowed his eyes and pretended to be fierce and continued, "But I'll be frank with you. If the dolomite is useless, not only will you have to pay for the return ship, but you will also have to pay for the trip there, not a penny less!"
Shen Zheng smiled and said, "Of course, I dare not joke with you about this kind of thing."
Wei Que breathed a sigh of relief, but the heartache of losing the silver remained in his chest for a long time.
He frowned and looked at Shen Xingjian who was still writing and drawing, always feeling that he seemed to have missed something important.
Under the astonished gazes of Shen Zheng and others, he stood up, touched his chin, walked towards Shen Xingjian, and looked at Shen Xingjian from behind for a long time.
Shen Zheng lifted her butt slightly half an inch off the stone bench, fearing that Wei Que would not figure it out and suddenly hit Shen Xingjian twice.
"Hahahaha-"
What she didn't expect was that Wei Que suddenly burst into laughter. From her angle, she could just see Wei Que's tonsils flapping.
What's going on? Shen Zheng's eyes widened.
Wei Que was mad at Shen Xingjian?
That shouldn’t be the case. Wasn’t this guy fine just now? How could he suddenly go crazy?
Wei Que was still immersed in his own little world, laughing foolishly.
How could he forget! The profits given by the Canal Transport Bureau also included a share for the national treasury!
When this news spreads back to the capital, many people will be so angry that they will jump to their feet!
If that person knew that the one who was trying to bargain and interfere was someone from the Ministry of Revenue...
"Hahahahaha!"
Wei Que laughed so hard that he was out of breath just thinking about that scene.
How should I put it... Just thinking about it makes my heart feel like it's eating honey - it's so sweet.
......
After Wei Que's "condition improved", they set out for Xiahe Village again.
This time, Shen Zheng also called Zhao Xiu and another constable, and asked them to ride horses with Shen Xingjian so that they could go to the foot of the mountain to collect limestone later.
The mountain didn't have a name yet, so Yu Shizhang asked Shen Zheng to give it one quickly. He couldn't always call the mountain "that mountain".
Shen Zheng thought of Liang Fu who stayed in the county government office to supervise the work, and smiled lightly: "There is limestone on that mountain, which was discovered by Lord Liang. If you want to give it a name, I would like Lord Liang to help me choose one."
Yu Shizhang whispered, "You are lucky, old man," and turned to look at Wei Que who was riding with him.
"Did His Majesty have any other instructions for you to come this time?"
Wei Que was forced by Yu Shizhang to ride with him. He already felt as if his buttocks were being pricked by needles and was uncomfortable all over. When he heard Yu Shizhang's questions, he was unable to react for a moment.
"Ah? Ah——"
After thinking about it, he slapped his head and said, "Thank you for reminding me, my lord. I was just thinking about the plaque before."
The carriage was shaking. He leaned against the carriage, straightened his body, and looked at Shen Zheng.
"Your Majesty did explain a few things."
A few things? This is fucking shit!
Yu Shizhang let out a sigh of pride and said unhappily, "Your Majesty himself has forgotten? I think you, a young man, are not as smart as me."
Wei Que lowered his eyelids and rubbed his thumbs in circles. "My Lord is right. I was negligent. From now on, your Majesty will personally write down what I hear, and I will read it aloud every night before going to bed. I will make sure I know it by heart!"
Shen Zheng hated seeing such a big guy the most, and like a bullied young wife, she started to change the subject.
"Sir Wei, what did His Majesty tell you to do? Can this humble official listen?"
Wei Que glanced at Yu Shizhang secretly and replied in a buzzing voice: "Your Majesty specifically told me to tell you these things, Lord Shen."
As for the guy next to him...
Did not mention.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zheng shrank towards the door of the carriage and distanced herself from Yu Shizhang.
Well, she might as well not ask, as it would only cause trouble for Yu Shizhang.
Yu Shizhang snorted, raised his eyes and asked, "Can Uncle Ben listen? If not...when we get there, you two can talk separately."
"I can listen, I can listen."
Wei Que nodded repeatedly, "This matter is not a big deal. It has spread in the capital, and it will reach Liuyang Mansion in no time. I don't know why Your Majesty insisted that I relay this to Lord Shen."
"Tell me about it." Yu Shizhang had a rough idea in his mind.
Wei Que looked at Shen Zheng and said seriously, "First of all, this year's tax on grain in the Great Zhou will be reduced by 20%."
Before Shen Zheng could react, he continued, "The second thing is that the Ministry of Rites will follow the example of Tong'an County and implement children's enlightenment classes. The third thing is that the Ministry of Rites will set up an official school inspection office, and official schools across the country will not be allowed to refuse to accept female students for any reason."
These bombshell news one after another made Shen Zheng dizzy.
The purpose of His Majesty asking Wei Que to relay these matters was made clear in these few simple words.
He wanted Shen Zheng to know that he had seen everything she did in Tongan County.
He praised, promoted, and supported. He, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, was conspiring with Shen Zheng, a small county magistrate, to rule the world.
Shen Zheng felt that the burden on her shoulders was becoming heavier, and she had to be extremely careful with every step she took from now on.
As Wei Que was talking, he turned to look at Yu Shizhang: "The fourth thing is related to you, Lord."
Yu Shizhang tilted his head slightly and asked doubtfully, "Is it related to Uncle Ben?"
"Yes, or it may be related to your family." Wei Que thought for a moment and said to him, "Yu Jiusi, has your eldest grandson joined the army?"
When Yu Shizhang heard his grandson's name, he sat up straight.
His heart shrank slightly, and he asked, "But Jiusi is in the army..."
"No, no, no!" Wei Que shook his head quickly, fearing that Yu Shizhang would think too much. "Master Yu is fine, Uncle, it's a good thing."
When Yu Shizhang heard that it was a good thing, he was no longer anxious, and even introduced to Shen Zheng beside him: "Yu Jiusi, the eldest grandson of my uncle, the eldest son of Zhengqing and the elder brother of Nanshu."
Shen Zheng nodded, "I recognize him."