Daming: Stealing Chen Yuanyuan at the beginning

Chapter 200 Charity is all voluntary

When Gong Yonggu and Bi Dengfu held exhibitions and auctions in Nanjing, Cao Huachun brought the subordinates of Xichang to Gaochun County.Gaochun County is not far from Nanjing City and is prosperous and rich.

When the county magistrate heard that Factory Governor Cao was coming, he hurriedly greeted him outside the county government office, and said in awe and fear, "I don't know that Factory Governor Cao came to Bixian County. I missed welcoming you. Please forgive me!"

Cao Huachun, wearing a green shirt and holding a paper fan in his hand, said: "Our family has always been busy with official duties and rarely has time to rest. It is rare to have some leisure time during this period. I heard that there are many weeping willows planted on both sides of the Guanxi River in Guixian County, which is unique. Came here to enjoy the scenery.”

The county magistrate said: "On both sides of the Guanxi River, there used to be tall and strong weeping willows. In spring, the willows are green and the willows are drooping. Looking from afar, they look like green smoke, like dark fog, elegant and beautiful. Now it is spring, Cao Factory Governor It’s just in time, and I’m going to make arrangements now.”

Cao Huachun said: "Don't worry, it's better to have fun alone than to have fun with others. Wouldn't it be wonderful to invite friends and companions to enjoy the scenery and chant poems together?"

The county magistrate had heard that Cao Huachun was an elegant man, and immediately flattered him: "It is our honor in Gaochun County that Governor Cao is so elegant. I will go and recruit the literati from the city to accompany Governor Caochun to appreciate the willow trees."

"That's great!" Cao Huachun nodded, and took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, "here is a list, please treat the guests according to the list. It's getting late today, tomorrow the governor will hold a banquet at Guanxi River, waiting for you The arrival of all the sages from Gaochun County."

The county magistrate took a look at the list, and saw that the people on the list were either rich or noble, and he was slightly surprised that they almost included all the famous people in Gaochun County.

Although he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Cao Huachun's gourd, the county magistrate didn't dare to ask, and didn't dare to slack off, so he immediately issued invitations one by one according to the list.

Just after noon on the second day, the county magistrate brought more than 20 people to the bank of Guanxi River.These people are all fat and big-eared, pampered and well-off, with their own aura of wealth and honor.

When people arrived at the riverside, they first saw Xichang eagle dogs standing guard every few steps.Looking from a distance, I saw Cao Huachun strolling under the weeping willows by the river, the catkins were flying, and the green smoke was like a curtain, looking leisurely and contented.

Boss Cao, the big devil, also has such an elegant and leisurely demeanor, people are a little dazed and always feel restless.

"Here we come!" Cao Huachun greeted him with a smile and glanced at the wealthy businessmen and country gentry.

"I've met Director Cao!" Everyone bowed and saluted.

"You don't need to be formal, just follow our family for a walk." Cao Huachun walked forward first.

After crossing the embankment and coming to the Town God's Temple, Cao Huachun said, "Our family has set up a few banquets in the temple, please come to the banquet."

Everyone entered the temple involuntarily, and saw that the banquet had already been set up in the courtyard, and they were modestly allowed to sit down, but they were still uneasy.

Cao Huachun chatted happily, persuaded him to have a few drinks, and suddenly changed the subject: "The common people believe in many gods, Buddhist and Taoist, and there are countless gods and Buddhas in the sky. But the god that the people are closest to is the Lord City God. Do you know why?"

People shook their heads, and the county magistrate said, "I ask Director Cao for advice!"

"The reason is very simple. The Lord City God is like a magistrate, but also like a gentry in the village. He is closest to the people and cares about the lives of the people all the time."

"Our family's analogy is a bit far-fetched, but the meaning is roughly the same. All of you here are actually the city gods of Gaochun County, and the people of Gaochun County rely on your protection. Come, our family toasts to you all!"

Everyone was humble again and drank the wine.

Cao Huachun continued: "Since all of you are local city gods, you should benefit one side, don't you think? The best way to benefit the village is to build bridges and pave roads! A few days ago, His Majesty issued a decree to carry out a county-by-county project in Yingtian Mansion. Build concrete roads."

"I have no choice but to come up with no money. The Governor asked you to come today to hold a charity banquet to collect money from you."

As soon as the words fell, many people from Xichang rushed into the temple, slammed the temple door, and guarded the courtyard.

Everyone thought to themselves, it really is not good to come!
After Cao Huachun took over the West Factory, he was completely the nemesis of the rich, especially the bloody storm that broke out in Nanjing two years ago, which still makes people tremble with fear.

One tremblingly said: "Cao...Cao Factory Governor, it is my duty to do some good deeds for my hometown. I just don't know how much money I need to donate?"

"At least 3 taels per person!"

"What? It's too much, I can't take it out for a while..."

Everyone was complaining, frowning, talking in a hurry, wanting to bargain with Cao Huachun.

Cao Huachun smiled but didn't smile, and drank the wine to himself.After everyone's complaints gradually subsided, he said, "Businessmen call our Boss Cao in private, and there is a saying that you will never lose money when doing business with Boss Cao."

"Although this is a charity banquet for fundraising, our family is actually here to do business with you. Have you heard about His Majesty the Emperor's outing and riding in a four-wheeled carriage?"

Everyone said: "I heard."

"That's good. As long as each of you pledges 3 taels of silver, the court will reward each of you with a four-wheeled carriage, which is equivalent to spending money to buy a carriage. How about it? Our family can tell you that the four-wheeled carriage is extremely luxurious and costs 3 taels. You can buy it for two, which is cheaper for you!"

"But let's make it clear in advance. Making a four-wheeled carriage is not a simple and easy task. There is not so much inventory in the Military Academy. You pay first and pick up the goods in Nanjing one year later with the governor's note. This is called an appointment sale. "

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, thinking for a while.In the end, they still felt that they could not offend Cao Huachun, and they all agreed.

"Have you figured it out?" Cao Huachun asked.

Everyone gritted their teeth and said, "Think clearly!"

"If you sign the contract, you can't go back on your word."

"I will never regret it!"

"You did it voluntarily. The governor didn't persecute you, right?"

"Where is it, no, no!"

"Okay! Charity is all voluntary." Cao Huachun laughed sharply, and the laughter made people's hair stand on end, "They are all happy people, and they are all understanding people. Our family likes to deal with you. I really love you to death. Already!"

Everyone shivered secretly, thinking to themselves, big devil, we don't need your love in this life.

Signed the contract and paid the money.Cao Huachun handed all the banknotes to the county magistrate, and asked, "A total of more than 70 taels of silver, is it enough for you to build a cement road?"

"Enough, enough!" The magistrate grinned.

Cao Huachun suddenly changed his face, and said sharply: "Magistrate of Gaochun County, you can't share your majesty's worries, but let your majesty solve the money problem for you. What's the use of the court supporting you?"

The county magistrate knelt down in a daze, sweating all over his head, and said, "I'm guilty of a humble job, I'm guilty of a humble job..."

"Hmph, you also pledged 3 taels of silver, but you don't have a four-wheeled carriage! Remember, the accounts for road construction are written down one by one, and the governor will send someone to verify them. Let's settle the old accounts together!"

After speaking, he got up and left.

After leaving the Town God's Temple, Cao Huachun got into the sedan chair and said, "There are still seven counties, come one by one. Let's go to Liyang County."

(End of this chapter)