"Mr. Lin, it's not that I'm unwilling to work hard. It's because the money is too much, so we really can't take it out." President Jiang continued on the side.

Zixuan looked as usual and said in a steady voice, "Everyone, this time the construction of the embankment and moat is a major event for the benefit of the people. The county government has never received a penny of tax in recent years, so the money is not enough. I have no choice but to ask you to share the silver. You should also understand that if there is really something, I am afraid that you will not be able to operate the transaction here. This matter will be beneficial to you." Zixuan looked around the people in the room and smiled. "You are all smart people. You don't need to say anything else, right?"

Everyone's face was a little unfavorable. Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Lin did not enter the food, and even ate the banquet, and watched the singing and dancing, but when it comes to serious matters, he refused to give in at all. What should I do?

"Sir, in Zhendong County, not only are we people with workshops but business. It seems that there are still people who are not present?" President Cui couldn't bear it anymore and said.

Zixuan naturally understood what he meant, "Zhujing is not in good health, so I won't join in the fun at this occasion. Regarding the construction of the embankment, Zhujing has already taken out five thousand taels of silver to show his innocence. Zhujing said that although she is a woman, she will definitely not be inferior to a man in such major affairs of the country." Zixuan said very proudly.

When he decided to build the embankment, Jinghan had to pay for it, but he didn't want it. Later, when he heard that he wanted to pay for everyone in the Chamber of Commerce, Jinghan took out five thousand taels and handed it to Zixuan. So at this moment, Zixuan could be said to be righteous and not afraid that everyone would make things difficult for him.

When the people present heard this, they were a little stunned. They wanted to use this to talk about the price, but they didn't expect that the magistrate's wife had already taken out the money.

President Cui said with a sarcastic smile, "Sir, we hear that. However, everyone didn't see whether there is this money or not."

Master Liu was having dinner at another table. At this time, he slapped the table and said coldly, "President Cui, why do I feel that you don't mean it? Madam has money, and there are accounts in the yamen. I did this by myself. This time, the county government built a dam, and I handled all the accounts. Every silver and money will be investigated and found. Why? President Cui doesn't believe it?"

When President Cui heard this, it seemed that the money paid by the magistrate's wife was probably true. He had to laugh and said, "I dare not, don't dare, how dare the villain thinks so? The lady is really a hero among women, so she won't let the beards. I really admire her, admire her." President Cui smiled dryly.

Zixuan stood up and said, "Thank you for your kind hospitality today. It's getting late. The official is a little overwhelmed and said goodbye. Please hand over the money for the construction of the embankment within three days. This matter is fully responsible for the matter. I will not say more about the importance of this matter, and I hope you can help me." As he said that, Zixuan walked out.

All the people in the county government followed Zixuan and President Cui hurriedly sent them out. "Sir, can you discuss the amount of the silver?"

Zixuan snorted, "Can my wife not compare to you?" Then he left like this and did not pay attention to these people anymore.

The people who left the chamber of commerce looked at each other in all directions.

"President Cui, didn't you say it would be foolproof? What's this now? I've eaten the banquet and watched the singing and dancing, and people should still charge the money and pay for it, and I didn't give us any face. What's the matter? I didn't do anything, but I had to pay for a meal." Someone was complaining.

President Cui's face became even more ugly and he said a little hatefully, "I don't believe it anymore. A small magistrate is so rampant. Waiting, I will definitely tell the magistrate about this." As he said that, he ignored everyone and left with his sleeves.

Everyone looked at his back and shook their heads, "Oh, stop talking about anything, just take the money honestly. We have been here for several years. If we were to be elsewhere, the money would have to be taken out long ago. Magistrate Lin would have been considered a good thing. Well, I won't participate in the Chamber of Commerce in the future. It is better to run my own business honestly than anything else." The man sighed and left.

Zixuan and Ziwen returned home all the way, and Ziwen asked, "Brother, your daily alcohol tolerance is not as good as today? I still feel very sober after drinking so much wine today."

Zixuan laughed loudly, "Silly brother, you have to play some tricks with these people. Look, what am I?" As he said that, Zixuan pulled out something from his sleeve, which turned out to be a skinny water bag.

"I just poured most of the wine into here and only drank a small part. When dealing with these old foxes, I must be sober at all times. They thought they could use the wine to charm my eyes and let me listen to them? Go dreaming." Zixuan threw the water bag in his hand casually. "Okay, you can rest too, it's tiring to follow me today."

Ziwen only understood what was going on and couldn't help laughing, "This trick is taught by my sister-in-law, but my brother can't think of such a wonderful way. Okay, I'll go back to rest, and my brother will hurry back and accompany my sister-in-law."

The two brothers separated and went back to their rooms to rest.

Jinghan took a piece of his son's clothes in his hand and was doing needlework. Zixuan pushed the door open and came in. "He came back so early? It seems that the matter has been resolved?" Jinghan asked with a smile.

"Then what else can I solve it? With my smart wife, I can make a big wave of it?" Zixuan was next to Jinghan and reached out to wrap his hand around Jinghan's shoulder. "Didn't you tell me to sleep first? Why are you still doing needlework here? Just let the girls do these tasks. Be careful." Zixuan put the things in Jinghan's hand aside, then held Jinghan's hand, and the two of them snuggled together and talked.

"You are tired enough, you have to be careful in the future. Do you know?" Zixuan touched the thin calluses on Jinghan's hand and said with a little distress. "Look at you, you can't even raise your hands."

Jinghan smiled, "I'm not doing anything to do my work. We haven't stopped practicing kung fu on weekdays. The calluses were ground by bows and arrows." Jinghan and Zixuan never stopped practicing martial arts, especially Jinghan's archery skills, which did not regress at all. Therefore, the hands are like this. "Okay, you should be tired after going out for a day, so go wash and sleep. There is hot water there, do I need me to help you?"

"Okay, we two can take a bath together." Zixuan relaxed and teased.

"You're so beautiful, hurry up and go to bed." Jinghan patted Zixuan for a moment, then turned around and went to tidy up the bedding.

Three days later, Liu Zhubu handed over all the silver accounts brought by the merchants from each merchant to Zixuan, "Sir, there are 105 merchants in total, and they all paid the silver."

"Well, these silver coins are specially recorded in an account book, and all expenses must be recorded in detail. President Cui would not be willing to accept it, so he would definitely tell the prefect that there might not be any trouble at that time. As long as we can make the accounts clear, we will not be afraid of anyone checking them. Remember, the money paid by the wife will also be recorded in it." Zixuan knew that he would not stop in the future. But he had such a temper, and it would be easy to say if he didn't mess with me. If he got offended, then I'm sorry, just wait for it to be cleaned up. No matter what background you have? Is it better than the emperor?

"Don't worry, the official will definitely handle this matter. By the way, we report it to the prefect and build a dam. The official document has been submitted for half a month, and the prefect has not approved it. Now the spring plowing has ended. If the construction starts later, it will be delayed to shovel the ground." Liu Zhuan was a little worried about the approval of the prefect.

"Don't wait, start tomorrow and prepare for construction. Now there is a momentum of drought. First solve these diversion channels, then pick important places to start working, and take the rest slowly. Especially the gate of this diversion channel must be repaired." Zixuan said directly without raising his head.

"What if the prefect disagrees with him?" Liu Zhuan was a little worried.

"It's okay, there is a reply from the capital. You also know that I have some other means, and I don't have to wait for the magistrate to reply. Notifying him is to respect him, but I can't just wait for the magistrate's approval, which will delay the opportunity." Zixuan didn't care at all. When the emperor was leaving, he gave Zixuan some special rights, so there was no need to worry about this.

"Even if that's the case, we'll be ready to take action. At this time, the sky is small and the water is small, and it's easier to build dams and other things. Since we have to do it, we have to do the best so that the people have no worries." Liu Zhubu knew this, and after saying these things, he went out to arrange them directly.

There are countless rivers and lakes in Zhendong County, as well as large areas of swamp wetlands. The snow in winter will accumulate in various lakes after the ice and snow melts in spring. Therefore, even if it is a little drought in spring, local people only need to dig water diversion canals and irrigate water. This drought has little impact on the ground.

The diversion canals have been dug long ago, so this part of the project does not require too much effort. The only thing is that sluice gates are now built on several major channels to prevent the crops from being destroyed when floods come.
Chapter completed!