Marry a concubine? Reborn to move out of the mansion and marry a general

After wandering around Anping City for ten days, Gu Jiusi found Wei Shaofeng:

"I am going to inspect other cities. I want to tell you a few things before I leave."

Wei Shaofeng was like a chick pecking at rice: "I will definitely serve Mr. Hedao well and deliver three meals a day to the river bank on time. If the sun is too strong, I will send someone to hold up a big umbrella to ensure that Mr. Hedao will not get dark again!"

"Yes, you are sensible. I trust you!" Gu Jiusi patted Wei Shaofeng on the shoulder:

"Let others keep their tails between their legs, especially those from the Sheng family. Don't think I don't know what they are thinking. I am a new official and I have not finished my three fires. If I accidentally implicate Lord Wei, don't blame me for being angry!"

"I will strictly supervise the officials and people under my jurisdiction, not to cause trouble, and not to delay the construction of the dike!"

Gu Jiusi nodded: "Well, my request is actually quite low. I just want my brother to repair his river bank and let the victims rebuild their homes. As for other things, I have no right to interfere, right?"

"What are you talking about, Governor? You are an angel, and you are ordered to inspect all parts of Jiangnan. Everything is in your hands!"

"Hahaha, now I finally understand why everyone wants to be an official, and want to be a high-ranking official. It turns out that there are subordinates like Lord Wei who are good at flattering. My ears have never been so comfortable! If I have the chance again in the future, I will definitely ask the emperor to let me come to Jiangnan!"

Gu Jiusi left with a big laugh, and Wei Shaofeng wiped the sweat off his forehead.

In the past ten days, he got up before dawn and watched the kitchen cook. It was not because he was greedy, nor was it to please any of his wives or concubines.

But he was afraid that some of his subordinates might be biased and poison the food!

This is sent to the river bank for Lord Hedao and his confidante to enjoy!

Taste is secondary, human life is at stake!

Wei Shaofeng knows Jiangnan officials too well. When they are useful, you are their right-hand man and indispensable confidant.

When he stepped forward to block the knife, there was no hesitation at all!

The city of Anping was too greedy in the past few years, and not a penny of the money allocated by the court to repair the river embankment was used on the embankment!

But Wei Shaofeng could swear on his little remaining conscience that he did not put much money in his pocket!

Even the mighty Marquis Shen Zhili, who was sent to Anping three years ago, earned more than him!

But Shen Zhili was a person who didn't know how to be frugal. He got a lot and spent a lot.

The concubine was even more pampered than the princess, but most of Shen Zhili's money was left in the brothel in Anping.

The women of Jiangnan are as gentle as water. Wei Shaofeng made fun of Shen Zhili more than once and asked if his old waist could still bear it!

But now Wei Shaofeng really wants to slap himself for his bad mouth. Shen Zhili’s waist is really broken now!

What Shen Zhili broke was his waist, but what Wei Shaofeng broke was his dream of planting big trees in Beijing!

Alas, I am thinking too far ahead again!

Wei Shaofeng pulled back his thoughts and shook his head. It was time for dinner again, so he had to go to the kitchen and keep an eye on it.

As long as the food from the riverbank comes out of his kitchen, he must keep an eye on it!

From purchasing, to cooking, to delivering, until Gu Shian put it into his mouth!

As for pots, pans, and other utensils, Wei Shaofeng used people he trusted the most. He had never even been so filial to his own mother!

He doesn't want to be a knife-blocker, and he doesn't want to be a knife in someone's hand.

Over the years, he has saved up some property. When the situation calms down, he will resign from his official position and live a carefree life with his wife and children!

After leaving Anping, Gu Jiusi patiently inspected two cities with Xu Shixian.

The officials in these places still used the same old practice. They first set out a table of delicious food, then presented several large boxes of benefits, and then squeezed out a few tears, saying that not only was there no money in their place, but there were also disasters every year, and life was really difficult. They were looking forward to the early arrival of the governor so that they could petition on behalf of the people and ask the court to allocate more silver for disaster relief.

Gu Jiusi didn't waste any words. He ate the food and took the benefits as usual. Finally, he threw down a few handkerchiefs, saying that they were rewards from the emperor and asked them to use them sparingly as they would have many opportunities to wipe their tears in the future!

These officials were unsure of Gu Jiusi's personality, and some wanted to go all out.

There was a disaster going on at the time and any refugees or thugs could be picked out at will. It was understandable that some accidents might happen when the Governor was out!

But the person who came up with this idea was held down tightly.

"How dare you do something that even Wei Shaofeng doesn't dare to do?"

"If you do this, we will all be implicated and killed!"

"Do you know who that Lord Xu is? He is the consort of Princess Fule! He is as beautiful as a flower. I am afraid that if I speak a little louder, he will be frightened. He and Gu Jiusi are inseparable. How dare you have such an idea? If he gets a little scratched, Princess Fule will peel off the skin of all our nine clans!"

So, sometimes having a bad reputation has some benefits!

The officials had no choice but to follow Gu Jiusi every day. Once he gave any instructions, they would treat them with great ceremony, as if they were imperial edicts!

Less than half a month after Gu Jiusi came to Jiangnan, his reputation became known, both good and bad!

Some people said that the governor was greedy for pleasure. He came down to understand the people's sentiments, but he also asked their county magistrate to personally hold an umbrella and carry the sedan chair, and was unwilling to walk even a step.

Some people said that the governor was the reappearance of the blue sky. Wherever he went, roads were opened, houses were built, and people began to help dig canals and release water to the fields.

There were also rumors that this governor was no different from his predecessors. When he came to Jiangnan, he ate and drank lavishly and accepted bribes from local officials.

What's more, it was said that the governor had a few more beauties from the south of the Yangtze River around him, all of whom were virgins born in good families.

But some people also said that the governor, without the company of local officials, went deep into the worst-hit areas, personally visited every household and gave each family food and silver.

There are many different opinions, and no two mouths say the same thing.

"Lord Gu, when you go back this time, the blue bricks in the imperial study will suffer again!" Xu Shixian said with great glee.

Gu Jiusi touched his knees and said, "It's okay. When I get to Wuzhou, my sister will prepare a pair of knee pads for me. I can kneel down there and feel comfortable and warm. It's better than staying in that ice cellar in the Hanlin Academy!"

Looking at Gu Jiusi who looked indifferent, Xu Shixian concealed the admiration in his eyes.

In his heart, he really didn't want to admit that a rich kid who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth could actually end up like this!

He disregarded his reputation in the officialdom and seemed to be doing whatever he wanted without any rules. However, if you look closely, every step was a calculation and attack.

Regardless of day or night, as long as his subordinates reported a new disaster-stricken area, Gu Jiusi would immediately go there to understand the disaster situation.

The money donated by local officials came in handy at this time.

Gu Jiusi said, this is called taking from the people and giving back to the people!

Xu Shixian asked himself, as a son-in-law of the current emperor who came from a family of minor officials, he could not afford to lose face.

He studied hard just to make a name for himself and let the people of Wu know that there was such a noble scholar as Xu Shixian.

He really couldn't be as carefree as Gu Jiusi!

Although judging from the results of these days, Gu Jiusi's actions have been very effective!