The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

Qin Hao thought about it but still couldn't make a decision. The key was that he didn't know the details of the Lotus House.

Seeing Qin Hao's hesitation, Xie Shuting stroked the teacup, and an attitude of a superior emerged, which instantly made Qin Hao feel a little oppressed.

"If you go to the Lotus Tower in Bianjing, your future achievements will definitely be better than now. It will also provide for your mother and younger sister at home. I think the purpose of your business is also for them."

Qin Hao's expression flickered for a few times, but he still felt uneasy and asked, "What kind of business do you want me to do, young lady?"

"After you go to the Lotus Tower, give the letter to Lian Yue and he will tell you."

Qin Hao found it difficult to give an answer after hearing this. Xie Shuting naturally saw through his thoughts and said slowly, "Mr. Qin! There is not much difference between being a merchant and being a lowly person in the Song Dynasty. Why are you so persistent?"

"Miss, you are really thoughtful."

A hint of determination flashed in Qin Hao's eyes, and he stroked his hand weakly and said, "Okay, I promise Miss Xie that I will sell my body for ten years, but..."

"You should arrange your family affairs first."

After Xie Shuting finished speaking, she looked at Lian Xi who was standing outside the door and ordered, "Xi'er! Take Master Qin to get a pass, and bring ten carts of fruit to the front."

"Yes!~"

Lian Xi bowed and said, "Master Qin! Please follow me."

"Thank you!" Qin Hao bowed and followed Lian Xi out of the living room.

After the two left, Xie Shuting stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and went straight to Xie Tingwen's study. After all, matters concerning the bonus had to be implemented as soon as possible.

Now the heads of the six yamen are all busy, and Cao Zhen has to lead three shifts of yamen runners to patrol the streets, so the county yamen seems much quieter than usual.

When Xie Shuting walked through the corridor, she was seen by Uncle Qin who was waiting outside the study. Uncle Qin hurriedly said through the door curtain, "Master! The young lady is here."

"Let her in."

As soon as Xie Tingwen finished speaking, Xie Shuting came over and bowed to Uncle Qin, saying, "Uncle Qin!"

"Miss!~"

Uncle Qin bowed and quickly returned the greeting, "Miss! The master seemed very angry earlier, so you should be careful."

"Learn more from Uncle Qin's advice."

Xie Shuting nodded slightly and replied. When she pushed the door open, she saw Xie Tingwen's face with a sullen look. She knew why without having to think too much.

"The daughter has met her father."

"Yeah!~"

Xie Tingwen had a grim expression like a statue. He waved his hand and said in a cold tone, "Are you here to explain the bonus issue to your father?"

"That's right." Xie Shuting responded frankly.

"Huh!~"

Xie Tingwen let out a long sigh, suppressed the anger in his heart, calmly spread out the rice paper he had put away earlier, and said in a deep voice: "Go ahead!"

"Father!~"

Xie Shuting called out, bowed respectfully, and then said loudly: "Father! It has been three months since the commercial reform in Gu County, and the results have been seen by father."

Xie Tingwen couldn't help but nodded when he heard this. He had also taken a quick look at the account books of the household office a few days ago, and the increase was indeed quite a lot.

If this trend continues, not to mention paying off the debt within three years, he might be able to settle the account with the Ministry of Revenue next year. However, the disaster next year is always weighing on his mind.

Seeing Xie Tingwen's affirmation, Xie Shuting said, "As the saying goes, 'You have to feed the horse if you want it to run.' The three-year deadline set by the Household Department has only one year left to settle the account. Shouldn't this be rewarded?"

"But this..."

Xie Shuting naturally knew what her father was going to say, and hurriedly raised her hand and said, "Father! The Household Department is now doing business to expand tax revenue, and the Works Department cannot be idle either."

"Yeah!~"

Xie Tingwen frowned and asked with a strange look, "Why is there another Gongya incident?"

"Money deposited in the government treasury by the Household Affairs Office is dead money. We must put the money into motion so that it can make money. Now that the Household Affairs Office has little assets, we need to ask the Works Office to spend money on repairing city defenses, canals, education, and land reclamation. As long as the money is spent on the construction of Laigu County, father should support it..."

"Then what do you suggest?"

"My daughter suggested starting with expanding the official roads and the city."

Xie Tingwen frowned. The expansion of the city would cost a lot of money. With the current financial resources of the household office, all the money would be wasted.

Xie Shuting obviously saw Xie Tingwen's concerns and hurriedly explained: "First, we will expand and consolidate the north-south official road in Laigu County. This road is the only way for merchants to go to Yongzhou and Yizhou."

"Yeah!~"

Xie Tingwen nodded, then said with a hint of bitterness on his face: "With the little money from the household office, we can only repair these two official roads. The city expansion you mentioned will probably not be completed in four or five years."

"Father! Make plans before you act."

"How do we make plans before taking action?" Xie Tingwen also showed some interest.

"Next year will definitely be a disaster year, and there will be a lot of refugees. Most of these people are free labor. Now we just need to store the bricks and stones. Besides, Laigu County is surrounded by mountains on both sides, and the city can only be expanded from east to west..."

As Xie Tingwen listened, he became more and more interested. He had never thought that it could be done this way. After Xie Shuting's summary, Xie Tingwen understood something in his mind.

"Shu Ting! According to what you said, this money is still not enough!"

Xie Shuting shook her head and said, "It's okay. The government will advance half of the funds for all construction projects, and write an IOU for the remaining half, which will be offset by commercial taxes. I think the merchants will be willing to do so."

"Yeah!~"

Xie Tingwen nodded with satisfaction, and of course approved of Xie Shuting's plan. He immediately wrote his name on the rice paper and stamped it with the vermilion seal of the county magistrate.

"Someone come!~"

As soon as Xie Tingwen finished speaking, Uncle Qin walked in quickly and leaned over and said, "Master, Miss."

"Uncle Qin! You must immediately forward this document to Shen Yancheng, the head of the Household Department, and have him and his wife arrange it. There is no need to ask for instructions again."

"Yes!" Uncle Qin took the document and walked out of the study.

Xie Shuting also apologized to Xie Tingwen, then took the new official documents and returned to the back court. Lian Xi had just completed the travel permit for Qin Hao.

"Mr. Qin! Please don't let down the favor that the young lady has given you. Here are 100 strings of silver notes, which can be exchanged at any Huitong bank."

"this......"

Qin Hao hurriedly pushed the banknote back and said awkwardly, "Fifty strings of cash will do. That's what we agreed on."

"Just keep what the lady gave you."

Lian Xi pushed it back while speaking, lowering her eyebrows and speaking softly, "Remember not to tell anyone about this. If the letter is accidentally lost, you can take the jade pendant I gave you to the Lotus Tower to find Sister Lian Yue. That's fine."

"Thank you!" Qin Hao leaned over and bowed gratefully.

"No need to thank me, my name is Lian Xi."

"Miss Lian Xi, please stay. I will take my leave first." After Qin Hao said this, he bowed and quickly left the government office.

He was very curious about what was written in the letter, and he had to go to the Lotus Tower in Bian Jing.

Little did he know! From this moment on, his life trajectory changed dramatically.