Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 190: Asking for sponsorship
Early the next morning, Jia Qiong went to Yunguang Mansion first and announced Emperor Longqing's oral edict to him.

After hearing that his nephew was fine, he himself was lifted from the ban and returned to his original position.

Yun Guang was so happy that he burst into tears of gratitude to Jia Qiong.

If the age gap between the two hadn't been too big, he probably would have taken Jia Qiong's hand directly.

He held up his hands very sincerely and said, "My worthy nephew is a true believer!
Thanks to you this time, our whole family is safe and sound.

There is no way I can repay you for your great kindness, so I will definitely prepare a heavy gift for my nephew to send to his house. "

Jia Qiong shook his head and said: "I am not speaking for Shibo because of some gratitude.

Shibo manages the defense around Chang'an and has a heavy responsibility that cannot be slacked off.

From now on, we still need to strictly control the people, and don't let anyone take advantage of the loopholes. "

Yun Guang said: "What my nephew has taught me is that I will act cautiously in the future and I will never make such a mistake again."

Jia Qiong nodded and continued: "Yuntao almost caused a disaster this time.

Fortunately, the Emperor was extraordinarily gracious and allowed me full authority to handle the matter.

I think he is good at martial arts, so I will let him stay with me as a servant for a few years from now on. What do you think, Shi Bo? "

When Yun Guang heard this, he said happily: "This is very good. It is his blessing to be able to follow his nephew.

I had indulged him too much in the past and did not let him join the army. He had nothing to do all day long, which is why this disaster happened.

Dear nephew, it’s just right for you to discipline me. From now on, whether it’s beating or punishment, it’s up to you to do whatever you want. "

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "Okay, it's settled.

By the way, in a few days I will establish a business company according to the emperor's order.

The purpose is to provide relief to the victims and at the same time add some revenue to the internal treasury.

We are currently raising funds. If Shibo can trust me, I can buy shares and I will definitely make money.

One share costs 1000 taels, and a family can buy up to one hundred shares. "

Yun Guang smiled and said, "It's easy to talk about, so I'll buy a hundred shares, and I'll send the money to my house tomorrow."

Jia Qiong waved his hand and said: "This is a stock in the company, so don't send it to my house.

After the company is established, it will be sent directly there.

There will be a grand meeting the day after tomorrow, and I will talk about raising funds and investing in shares at that time.

Shibo must respond positively when the time comes. This is an opportunity to show his face in front of the emperor.

I have something else to do, so I won’t stay any longer and take my leave. "

"Okay, I'll send my nephew off."

After Jia Qiong left, Yun Guang found his wife and told her the oral instructions passed down by Jia Qiong.

Mrs. Yunguang exclaimed: "This little Mr. Jia is so proud in front of the emperor."

Yun Guang nodded and said, "Yes, thanks to Madam's decision, she thought of asking Jia Mansion for help.

Otherwise, Yuntao might be in danger of losing his life this time, and I would suffer as well.

Didn't you promise to give Jia She 2 taels of silver? Let someone send it over. "

Mrs. Yunguang asked: "Then Mr. Jia's house, should we also send some thank you gifts?"

Hearing this, Yun Guang smiled bitterly and said, "This little Mr. Jia has a lot of ability and a big appetite.

He asked me to invest my money in his business, saying that the emperor asked him to set it up.

The maximum one person can invest is 10 taels. Can I invest less?

The money is collected and the reputation is not bad. This is a person who does great things. "

Mrs. Yunguang looked troubled and said: "How can our family have so much silver? The total current silver is only 8 to [-] taels."

Yun Guang said: "They have helped our family so much, so we should get some benefits.

If you can't get enough money, just sell the two villages in Lantian County. "

Jia Qiong didn't know that Yunguang was preparing to sell land in order to buy shares.

He thought the Yunguang family was very rich, so he wanted to buy 10 taels of shares.

After leaving Yun Mansion, Jia Qiong went straight to the Hanlin Academy. Seeing Li Shirui in the hall, he went straight in. "I have met Mr. Li Ge."

Li Shirui was reading the Di newspaper. Hearing this, he looked up at him and asked, "Do you have anything to do with me?"

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "Back to the pavilion, I have an important errand.

I will definitely be very busy during the next period of time. Please don't arrange for me to prepare books and errands for the imperial edict. "

Li Shirui put down his newspaper and asked, "How come I don't know about any important errands you have?"

Jia Qiong replied: "This is the errand the emperor just gave me.

In two days, the imperial meeting will issue decrees, mainly regarding the resettlement of disaster victims and the reconstruction of the old city. "

Li Shirui asked curiously: "Resettling the victims and renovating the old city?
This sounds like an errand for the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works. How come you are asked to do it? "

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "I made a "big plan" according to your request. Others can't do it.

There is just one thing I need to report to you. I will request the establishment of a new department.

Although it is still under the name of Hanlin Academy, it will have an independent office location.

Otherwise, there will be too many things and it will be inconvenient to get in and out.

Also, I have to take some people away from you later, so I came to say hello to you in advance. "

Li Shirui was confused after hearing this, and just about to ask what the plan was, Jia Qiong said: "This plan needs to be kept secret for the time being, and I can't tell you in detail.

I can only tell you that in order to provide disaster relief, the emperor will let me set up a business company and carry out a big project.

This is a good opportunity to make money. If you are interested, you can invest in it. I guarantee you can earn at least three times the interest. "

When Li Shirui heard that it was for disaster relief, he didn't believe that this business could make money.

However, as a bachelor, he had to express his feelings.

So he smiled and said: "If there is such a good thing, then I will buy a few shares. How much silver does one share cost?"

"One share is 2 taels, and others can invest up to 10 taels. There are no restrictions for you and me. How much do you want to invest?"

Li Shirui glared at Jia Qiong and said, "My monthly salary is only 120 taels. Where can I get you 2 taels of silver? You are too shameless!"

Jia Qiong smiled and said, "Hey, come with me and you won't have to cry about being poor.

I know that you are honest and self-responsible, but every year, you take a lot of the carbon and ice tribute from other provinces in the courtyard.

With these alone, you only need seven to eight thousand taels a year. How many tens of thousands of taels are you still short of? "

Li Shirui said with a dark face: "The most I can give you is 2 taels, which is not even a penny more."

Jia Qiong said regretfully: "Then don't regret it when the time comes. This is a sure-fire deal."

Li Shirui snorted and said: "What a joke, I am such a profit-seeking person."

Jia Qiong said: "Okay, just remember to take the lead in buying shares at the meeting."

Li Shirui was stunned when he heard this and said, "You want to talk about this at the court meeting?"

Jia Qiong said with a smile: "Yes, this disaster is so serious, everyone must work together to help.

I will raise funds at the court meeting and let all civil and military officials buy shares. "

Li Shirui said speechlessly: "This is too damaging for you.

Isn't this forcing everyone to pay for disaster relief? Officials are not allowed to scold you behind your back. "

Jia Qiong said innocently: "How could it be? I won't force people to pay, it's all voluntary.

Besides, I am here to bring everyone together to make a lot of money.

Even if they don't appreciate me, how can they still scold me? "

Li Shirui rolled his eyes at him and said, "Okay, okay, I'm too lazy to listen to you, just go ahead and do what you're supposed to do."

"Are you really not going to invest more?"

"go out."

"Hey, please rest."

(End of this chapter)