Chapter 910 Fundraising for Charity (2)

The fundraising banquet held by Yuchen raised a total of 59,600 taels of silver, and there were also two boxes of gold and silver jewelry. It is estimated that these jewelry can also sell for eight thousand taels.

Yuchen was so tired that he slumped on the chair and said: "It's not a waste of time." Seventy or eighty thousand taels of silver, not too much, not too much.

Nanny Gui said: "The one who donated the least this time is General Tie's wife, Mrs. Xiao, who only donated one thousand taels of silver."

Yuchen had a deep impression on Xiao Shi: "I remember that she donated two sets of jewelry in addition to donating one thousand taels of silver, one of which was like a jadeite head. The two sets of jewelry are worth three to four pieces together." It's a thousand dollars." Xiao's bleeding was also serious this time, and she wasn't generous, mainly because she didn't want to lose Tie Kui's face.

Nanny Gui said: "Who in this capital city doesn't know that Dasheng's shop makes a lot of money every day! Even now, Dasheng's grain shop sells tens of thousands of catties of grain every day!" Now the price of grain is one day, and the grain business is done. Earn a lot of money. But they asked them to donate, but donated one thousand taels at a stingy address.

Yuchen said: "It is Tie Kui who is in charge of the house, not the Xiao family."

Hearing this, Nanny Gui said: "I heard that the emperor asked Tie Kui to resettle the refugees, and he was very dissatisfied. Maybe it was for this reason that he was unwilling to donate money."

Yuchen said: "We can't intervene in the affairs of the previous dynasty. After sorting out the accounts, send the silver, gold and silver jewelry, and the account books to Mr. Meng." Yan Wushuang has already asked Mr. Meng to handle this matter, so these raised All charitable donations were also handed over to him.

At the court meeting the next day, all civil and military officials were present. Without waiting for Yan Wushuang to speak, several Shangshu adults stood up and expressed their willingness to do their little bit for these victims.

Yan Wushuang was very satisfied, and praised the noble character of several Shangshu adults.

Among the generals, Su Shan was the first to express his opinion: "Your Majesty, I am also willing to donate ten thousand taels of silver."

With those who took the lead, others also stood up one after another. Some donated 3,000, and some donated 5,000. In any case, men's handwriting is bigger than women's.

Gao Dongnan gently pushed Tie Kui who was in deep thought. He also has a dry stock in Dasheng Store, which doesn't look like much, but he receives a very generous profit every year, so the donation this time must be indispensable. But he is not going to cross Tie Kui. Now that Tie Kui doesn't express his opinion, it's hard for him to speak.

Tie Kui looked as if he had come to his senses, then stood up and said, "I am willing to donate fifty thousand taels of silver." Fifty thousand taels of silver is considered a generous sum.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Gao quickly expressed his willingness to donate 30,000 taels of silver, and Shen Honghua, the general who participated in Dasheng Store, also expressed his willingness to donate 30,000 taels of silver.

Yan Wushuang raised much more money than Yuchen, with a total of three hundred and sixty-eight thousand taels of silver.

The next step is private fundraising. The real rich are those rich households and businessmen.

Donations in the capital are so big, it's hard for Yuxi not to know. Yu Xi fell into deep thought, and said after a while: "It's a good idea to raise money for charity."

Yu Zhi said: "Does the princess want to emulate Yan Wushuang?"

Hearing that the tone was not quite right, Yuxi asked, "What? Don't you think it's okay?"

Yu Zhi shook his head and said, "No, it's just a little awkward." It felt like he was acting behind Yan Wushuang's ass.

Yuxi said: "As long as it is good, there is nothing shameful in learning." The reason why Yuxi didn't think about donating money is also related to her temperament. She upholds the principle of relying on herself in everything and not relying on others, so she didn't think about it. As for the ministers below, they felt that these refugees could be resettled with the government's ability, so no one made this suggestion.

As Yan Wushuang said, although they all suffered disasters, Yuxi's situation is much better than his.

Not only because the harvests in Jiangnan and Northwest are not bad, but the most important thing is that most of the people in these disaster-stricken places have surplus food in their hands. Although it is not much, the food in their hands can be eaten for two or three months. With food in hand, the government posted a notice as soon as possible saying that the government would provide relief, and of course the people would not leave their homes. However, in Hebei and Shandong under Yan Wushuang's rule, the common people had their last meal without their next meal. The harvest was gone, and in order to survive, he had to leave his hometown.

Yu Zhi lowered his head and said, "I'm narrow-minded."

After thinking about it, Yuxi sent someone to invite Lu Xiu. Seeing Lu Xiu, Yuxi told her that she wanted everyone to donate money.

Lu Xiu had also experienced such a thing in the capital before, but she didn't think it was a big deal: "Princess, it's better to let the second princess handle this matter, and I will help." In fact, Lu Xiu wanted to give Liu the chance to show off. Son. Moreover, Liu'er came forward to represent Yuxi's meaning, and more people would buy it.

How could Yu Xi not know what Lu Xiu meant, and said with a smile: "Ask Liu Er what she means. If she doesn't object, I have no objection." This is a good thing to accumulate kindness, how could she stop it!

After Liu'er found out about this, she was naturally willing. It's just that she was a little worried, and she had handled the common affairs of the mansion on weekdays, but she had never done such a big thing: "Mother, aunt, I'm afraid I can't do it well."

Yuxi smiled and said: "There is nothing wrong with it, it's just a banquet, it's just an extra donation item."

Lu Xiudao: "Don't worry, Princess, you will find that it's not difficult after you do it." As Yuxi said, it's actually holding a banquet.

Liu Er asked: "Mother, will this fundraising banquet be held in the palace?" Like Yuchen, banquets are often held in the palace. However, Yuxi was very busy, and the palace basically did not hold banquets.

Liu Er organized a fund-raising banquet, it would not look very good if she went to the Han Mansion. Yuxi nodded and said: "The banquet will be held in the palace. But I will be very busy these days, but your aunt will help you."

When Liu Er heard that Lu Xiu would help her, she immediately felt relieved: "Okay. Mother, then the post was posted in the name of the palace?"

Yu Xi hummed and said, "In the name of the palace."

Mei Lan walked in and said, "Princess, Master Tan, you are waiting outside the study."

Liu'er said: "Mother, go get busy!" Liu'er knew that Yuxi was so busy recently with disaster relief and post-war handling matters that her feet never touched the ground.

After Yu Xi finished talking with Tan Tuo, she called Xu Wu in and told her about Liu Er's plan to raise money for charity.

Xu Wu said: "Princess, are you going to follow Yan Wushuang's example and ask officials to donate money to help the victims?"

Yuxi smiled and said: "Officials are all paid, and they have to support their families. They are not very rich. They are willing to donate because of their own intentions. If they force them, they will lose their original intention." Officials don't have much money either. If you ask someone to donate two more money, it will be uncomfortable for anyone.

Xu Wu nodded and said: "That's the reason. Wangfei, I think the big head should be put on the head of those merchants. These people are the rich masters."

Yuxi smiled and said: "You are right, these businessmen are the rich masters. I have already written to my eldest brother and asked him to help raise money."

Hearing this, Xu Wu smiled and said, "There are a lot of rich people there, as long as the operation is done properly, it should be able to raise a lot of money for charity."

Yuxi said: "I hope!" It's too early to say that the money hasn't arrived.

Yuxi was busy again until midnight this day, so tired that she didn't want to move, fell asleep on the bed.

Sister Quan got the news and came in, seeing Yuxi sleeping soundly, she couldn't bear to wake her up. She just ordered a few maidservants to bring hot water over, and she helped Yuxi wash her face and feet, wiped her hands, and then covered her with a quilt before going out.

Jing Bai said: "Mommy, please persuade the princess! If this continues, I'm worried that she will collapse from exhaustion."

Sister Quan shook her head and said: "This matter cannot be persuaded, nor can it be persuaded." Thousands of lives are at stake, and she can't say this. Furthermore, Yuxi is full of compassion for these people, even if she persuades them, it is useless.

Liu'er's actions were still very fast, and the post was sent out the next day. Unlike the people Yuchen invited, Liu Er invited not only the family members of civil and military officials, but also the family members of the top 20 wealthy households in the city of Pickaxe, and the Wu family's reputation is naturally among them.

Wu Jinbao's wife Xiao Fang accepted this post and said to Fang: "Mother, the second princess wants us to donate, how much should we donate?" Fang fell ill some time ago, and now Xiao Fang is making a donation General affairs.

Fang was silent for a while and asked, "How much do you think should be donated?" In fact, after hearing about the huge sum of money handed over by the Wu family, she felt that the eldest daughter-in-law's attitude had changed.

Xiao Fang thought it over and said: "Mother, three to five thousand taels should be about the same!" Although her father-in-law can make money, the expenses are also very expensive! Xiao Fang felt that a donation of three to five thousand taels would be enough. You must know that the monthly expenses of ordinary people in Pickaxe City are only three or five taels of silver.

Fang's heart sighed and said: "Our Wu family is one of the most wealthy households in Hao City. Now we want to raise money for charity. We only donate three to five thousand taels. How do you make others think?"

Xiao Fang said without even thinking about it: "Close the door and live your own life, no matter what others think?"

Fang said: "You're right. It doesn't matter what other people think or say. But have you ever thought about what the princess will think of the Wu family if she doesn't know?" This is the most important thing.

Xiao Fang said: "Mother, we have handed over tens of millions of silver, so it is possible that she will not let go of our current family assets?"

Fang looked disappointed at Xiao Fang, and said, "Even if the princess sends someone to raid Wu's house, what can you do?"

Xiao Fang's face turned pale, she really hadn't thought about this question. But soon, Xiao Fang said: "Mother, it shouldn't happen. We just don't want to donate money, so she sent people to raid the house. How will this make the world think? Besides, the second brother has a marriage contract with the princess! "

Fang said: "In recent years, there are not a few people whose families have been ransacked by the princess. Or have you forgotten what happened to your sister-in-law's family and your brother-in-law's family so quickly?" The family was ransacked and exterminated. The Fang family was also implicated, and it was Wu Kuokang who helped mediate for the sake of in-laws. The Fang family turned over all the family property to preserve it.

Xiao Fang lowered his head.

Fang sighed and said, "I know you have resentment in your heart, but you haven't thought about it, are your father-in-law and I involuntary? Or are you complaining that we only planned for gold and jade, but didn't let Jinbao get something out of it? profit?"

These words hit Xiao Fang's mind. Every time she thinks that after paying so much money, only her brother-in-law will benefit from it, while the husband and wife will not get any profit, she will feel uncomfortable.

I thought so in my heart, but I couldn't show it on my face, let alone admit it. Xiao Fang said: "Isn't mother poking my heart by saying this? Jin Bao and Jin Yu are blood brothers who have broken bones and connected tendons. It doesn't matter who gets the benefit."

The Fang family sighed and said: "Believe it or not, the princess is the one who likes gold and jade. This marriage is not decided by the princess to make up for the Wu family."

If Xiao Fang believed it, he would not be upset. Moreover, even if the uncle is really the princess' fancy. But if it didn't happen, the princess should make up for the Wu family after donating so much money. Now because of this marriage, except that my uncle will marry the princess back in the future, there is no other benefit.

Looking at Xiao Fang's appearance, Fang knew that she didn't take her words to heart at all, and felt very tired right now. Waving his hand, Fang said, "You don't have to worry about the donation, I will personally attend when the time comes."

Xiao Fang was a little anxious, and hurriedly said: "Mother-in-law, you are still sick, how can you go to the banquet?" This time, all the wives and young ladies from the official family went. She also wants to attend this banquet and get to know more of these people.

Fang waved his hand and said: "You don't need to say anything, I have already decided." Seeing that Fang wanted to say more, Fang waved his hand and said: "Go down, I am going to rest."

After Xiao Fang went out, Fang said in a low voice: "Fortunately, Jinyu chose the eldest princess." She has always been worried about Jinyu's character, so she has always hoped that the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law can take care of him in the future. . This is also the reason why she was willing to let her eldest son marry Xiao Fang. After all, Xiao Fang is also Jin Yu's cousin, and she also took care of Jin Yu in terms of blood, but she never thought that she would think too well of everything.

As Fang's confidant, Mother He can't know what she thinks: "Madam, grandma is still young and has little experience. She doesn't know the depth of this matter. She won't think so when she finds out." After becoming the princess, as a direct brother, the uncle will definitely benefit. It's a pity that the big niǎinǎi just can't figure this out.

Fang shook her head and said, "You don't have to excuse her. I know exactly what kind of character she is." In the past, I seldom went home, and all I saw was the good side of Xiao Fang, plus my own selfishness and love for my elder brother and sister-in-law. trust, so I agreed to this marriage. But after she got married, she found out that Xiao Fang was smart and capable, but she took her personal interests too seriously.

Thinking of Zaozao's character, Fang said: "Fortunately, the princess has a high status, and Xiaoqian dare not be presumptuous in front of the princess." The main reason is that she knows that Zaozao's personality can hold things up, and Fang Qian is in front of her. I can't put the elder sister-in-law's score in front of me. (to be continued)