When it comes to buying land, the biggest concern is not the price, but the presence of temples built by monks and nuns on the land.

Wherever these monks want to build a temple, as long as it is not in the way, the owner of the land will usually agree. After all, it is a matter of accumulating merit. But once the land wants to be resold, the buyer wants to use the land for other purposes.

, that would be very troublesome.

It's not that the monks and nuns are refusing to leave, but that they want to relocate, and if they don't pay, they will have nowhere to go. This approach is detrimental to their morality, and most people are not willing to do it. You can buy new land to build temples and relocate them.

They spent too much money, so the buyer would rather buy a piece of land without a temple than have anything to do with it.

"Inquiring about the place and business, you'd better not come forward. You can ask Qian Buque to come forward and talk to the middleman." Zhao Ruxi warned again, "In addition, you tell other servants to be cautious in their words and deeds.

Don't do anything outrageous or get into conflicts with others. If you can tolerate anything, come back and tell you. I recently checked the accounts of Cai Yaozong and Chen Kang, and I'm worried that they also want to find something.

To smear my reputation."

Zhou Chun was stunned, nodded and said: "Don't worry, girl, I will definitely control the servants and not cause trouble to the girl."

Zhao Ruxi nodded: "Okay, let's go."

At this time, Cai Yaozong and Chen Kang were drinking at Chen Kang's house.

Some time ago, both of them had surrendered to Zhao Ruxi and had their own thoughts. However, when Zhao Ruxi checked the files and accounts during this period, the two of them felt uneasy. This mentality of sharing weal and woe made the two of them get close again and stay together.

There was also more time for drinking and discussing.

"What's wrong? Have you checked it out? Is there anything about her that we can make a fuss about?" Chen Kang poured a glass of wine into his mouth and asked Cai Yaozong.

Local snakes can only be local snakes and cannot travel anywhere else. Therefore, he can only rely on Cai Yaozong to investigate the news in the capital, hoping to find out some bad news about Zhao Ruxi and let them make some fuss about it.

If Zhao Ruxi takes advantage of them to make a fuss, at least they will not be helpless. They will use this information to negotiate with Zhao Ruxi, or directly fight back.

Cai Yaozong shook his head and said very depressedly: "I just can't understand how this girl can be so mature in her work at such a young age. She has also done a lot of things in the capital, teaching people from various provinces to paint and selling safes.

, she co-operated with others to open a book printing shop and a textile factory. But she did everything very well, and she always cooperated with big shots that none of us could afford to offend."

Chen Kang thought about it and raised his eyelids: "Who are you cooperating with?"

"Let's not talk about the painting. The emperor directly ordered it to be undertaken. Although they also accepted money, officials from various factions in the capital remained silent and acquiesced to her behavior." Cai Yaozong depressedly poured a glass of wine into his mouth and picked up another.

He popped a peanut into his mouth.

When Chen Kang became impatient, he continued: "The safes are sold in partnership with the emperor, Mr. Kumu, Wu Huaisi, Gong Cheng, and Wu Zong. The printing shop and textile factory are in partnership with Princess Shangde. Listen,

People say that the emperor seems to have taken a stake in it, so we can’t use it to smear it."

"What about personal ethics?" Chen Kang asked again, "She is a girl. If she wants to study and take the imperial examination, she must have contact with men, right? Do all the noble ladies in the capital just talk about being virtuous and don't gossip about her?"

Chen Kang has lived half his life and worked his way up in the market. He knows the jealousy of women best. If there is a woman on the street who is more beautiful, or is more capable, or has a better marriage, these gossips will definitely be there.

Use the most disgusting words to bury others in private.

Zhao Ruxi, by virtue of her status as a first-class woman, had surpassed all the sons of noble concubines and directly became the number one scholar. She was the only one among the women in the capital. He did not believe that these women could have anything good to say about Zhao Ruxi.

Cai Yaozong showed a strange expression: "Not really. The princess and old princess of Zhennan Palace, as well as Princess Shangde, are very protective of her. If anyone dares to say bad things about Zhao Zhiwei, they will not send banquet invitations to that family. In addition, someone once said

To embarrass Zhao Zhiwei..."

He told Uncle Zhongqin, Princess Pingyang, Master and Disciple Mei Zhongjun, and others one by one, and said: "So I feel that this person is very evil. Logically speaking, for a little girl, Uncle Suiping's mansion is not powerful.

He is a very noble man, but everyone who offends Zhao Zhiwei will not end well."

Chen Kang felt a chill running down his spine. He raised the wine glass in his hand to his lips and did not pour the wine into his mouth for a long time.

He put down his wine glass and asked, "Do you think she is a god from heaven who came down to earth?"

Not to mention she is beautiful, but she is also so smart and powerful that anyone who offends her will end up miserable. When Cai Yaozong heard what Chen Kang said, he felt that it made sense.

"It's very possible." He nodded.

"So, do you think we should go against her?" Chen Kang said.

Cai Yaozong lowered his eyelids and didn't speak for a while.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Chen Kang said again: "I think we won't do any small tricks. We will only send people to pay attention to the movements of her and her servants. If there is anything, we can find a handle in our hands."

Don't worry. Don't let these things out unless it's absolutely necessary and endangers our lives. In short, I think it's better not to offend her."

He raised his eyelids: "Master Cai, if you insist on having your own way, I won't stop you. But please don't involve me."

Cai Yaozong's status was higher than that of Chen Kang. Although he had to rely on Chen Kang to do things after arriving in Nanyang, his mentality was somewhat arrogant.

When he heard Chen Kang's words, he immediately became angry and said to Chen Kang with a dark face: "It's not your turn to dictate how I do things."

As he spoke, he stood up and walked away.

Chen Kang looked at Cai Yaozong's back with a gloomy face and did not move for a long time.

…

After Zhao Ruxi read through the files and accounts, he was able to take over all aspects of the affairs.

In ancient times, officials had jurisdiction over their subordinates, which was different from modern times.

In modern times, because of convenient transportation, superiors often notify subordinates to come to the official location for meetings. In ancient times, transportation was not only inconvenient, but there were also robbers on the road, which was not peaceful. In addition, the court had regulations that officials were not allowed to leave the place where they worked, so what should the superiors do?

, they will only send people to deliver the notice, but will not convene a meeting with the officials below.

If something major happens, the higher-level officials will go down for inspection instead of the lower-level officials going up to hold meetings.

If Nanyang is placed in modern times, it can be regarded as a county-level city. There are only four counties under its jurisdiction. In addition, it also governs the areas bordering Nanyang Prefecture. These areas have more than 20 miles.

Zhao Ruxi took over Cai Yaozong and Li Li's responsibility for grain, water conservancy, and farming matters. Liu Hongyu had already sent documents to the following four counties on the second day after Cai Yaozong resigned. The twenty-three district chiefs also received the notice from the government officials.
Chapter completed!