Rebirth of the second ex-husband

Chapter 22 Bargaining
Xiao Nianyou's eyes were full of pain, and he replied in a slightly low voice: "The grassroots have heard that there is a severe drought in Yitian City, many people have gone, and the disaster is very serious."

Xiao Nianyou sighed in his heart, ever since he learned of the severe drought in Yitian City, he had been thinking that the emperor might come to his Xiao family again, and his grandfather also mentioned this to him so that he could prepare early, and his good Friends also mentioned this to him.

Xiao Nianyou thought that since he always had to face it, he should be ready to face it, so he raised money and checked the books early to gather a part of the proceeds from the funds.

"When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible, and the Xiao family has always had a tradition of righteousness, I don't know if this time I will read it..." The emperor deliberately left half of the words, his deep eyes seemed to be exploring and encouraging.

Xiao Nianyou understood the emperor's intentions, he already knew what the emperor was thinking, anyway, if he wants to pay the money, it is better to agree to it, and he can get a good reputation, if he is targeted by the emperor, if he deliberately shuns it, he will definitely displease the emperor.

Xiao Nianyou immediately became emotional, and he cooperated with the emperor to perform this scene. Xiao Nianyou saluted and said: "As the richest man in the Liuli Kingdom, the Xiao family naturally has a duty to do so. The responsibility of the people, the Xiao family is willing to donate 10 taels of silver to help the people of Yitian City survive the drought!"

The emperor began to listen to Xiao Nianyou's impassioned and impassioned words, and thought that Xiao Nianyou would give a lot, which would not be less than the 20 taels of silver donated by the border flood last time.

This time Xiao Nianyou reported not only less money, but also half of the amount!Businessmen are so treacherous, they have always just spoken nicely.

But the emperor remained calm, neither angry nor public, and said indifferently: "10 taels is a drop in the bucket for the tens of thousands of victims."

"Yitian City suffered a severe drought and the disaster was serious. The strength of the Xiao family is really limited. In addition, the jade business was blocked before, so it is really powerless." Xiao Nianyou said it sincerely, as if lying is blasphemy and belittle the royal family majesty.

"Nianyou, all the people in the world are my people. Now that my people are in trouble, I will do as much as I can, just like parents love their children. Nianyou is also a person with children. Princess Fengying is here There is no need to worry about food and clothing in the palace, but what about my people? I won’t make things difficult for you, I hope that Nian You can help me to the best of my ability!”

As soon as the emperor mentioned Xiao Muling, Xiao Nianyou felt a little angry in his heart. Originally, he guessed that Princess Linghua's purpose of keeping Xiao Muling in the palace for a few days was not pure, but now that the emperor mentioned Xiao Muling, it made him feel that their brother and sister really had a premeditated plan. Poor him, that kid has become their pawn.

Xiao Nianyou's thoughts really wronged Princess Linghua, this happened to happen to Princess Linghua, and the drought happened just in time.But Xiao Nianyou didn't know that Princess Linghua was Lin Fei's rebirth at this time, and it was just a scene played by the two of them.

Xiao Nianyou thought to himself that your people are not his people, if it wasn't because you are the emperor, he wouldn't be a money-spreading boy to let out blood, all this money was earned by him, Xiao Nianyou secretly slandered But there was no expression on his face.

"The emperor loves the people like a son. It is a blessing to be the emperor's subjects. Nian You must follow the example of the emperor. It is just that Nian You begs the emperor to understand Cao Min's love for daughters, and Nian You begs the emperor to allow Cao Min to visit the palace from time to time. "Xiao Nianyou seemed to be infected by the emperor, and his heart of longing for his daughter gradually rose, and his words were deep and sincere.

The emperor raised his eyes and glanced at Xiao Nianyou, thinking that businessmen are really cunning, before saying how much they can give, they asked for it first.The emperor now has a request from Xiao Nianyou, the request to visit his daughter in the palace is acceptable compared to such a huge amount of money.

The corners of the emperor's lips slightly raised: "It's only natural. I'm deeply ashamed that Nianyou couldn't see my daughter every day. It's my nine younger sisters. Somehow, she fell in love with Princess Fengying. She fell into a coma for three years. Just after waking up, I didn't want to make her unhappy, so I obeyed him, I didn't ask Nianyou about it, it's my fault."

"The grassroots dare not, the grasslanders are terrified." Upon hearing this, Xiao Nianyou quickly knelt down, buried his head and said, "It is Linger's honor that Linger is liked by the princess, and it is the emperor's kindness that Linger is named a princess. The Xiao family There is light in the ancestors, and Nian You should be grateful for such a glorious lintel."

Xiao Nianyou buried his head to hide his expression, a sneering smile appeared on the corner of his lips, he said that he was extremely flattering to the emperor but he didn't think so in his heart.

A high-ranking emperor, what opinion can he have?The emperor only gave orders to him, so how could he really ask for his opinion.This is the emperor trying to get close to him, and it even involves Princess Linghua to show that it has nothing to do with the emperor's decision.

The meaning of the emperor is very clear. It is Princess Linghua who likes Xiao Nianyou's daughter and wants to recognize her as a goddaughter. It is Princess Linghua who wants to keep Xiao Muling in the palace to share the family relationship. The beauty of being an adult.

"Okay, okay, I'm very relieved when Nianyou thinks so." The emperor nodded with relief in his eyes, and then continued to ask with a slightly hesitant expression, "I will send someone to bring a token later, and Nianyou can enter and leave the palace on his own."

The emperor also intends to do the same, since he agrees, he should be more generous. In his opinion, it is just a token, but it makes Xiao Nianyou feel the importance of the royal family and the great grace of the emperor. Only then can Xiao Nianyou work hard for him, your majesty It has been planning for Xiao Nianyou to become an imperial merchant, and this needs to be discussed again at this time.

What about the donation?The emperor went around or went around to raise money for the drought in Yitian City.

"Your Majesty, although the Xiao family is said to be the richest man in the capital, most of the funds have been transferred in, and their strength is still limited. This year has been greatly affected by the market. If it weren't for this, let alone 10 taels, even 30 taels could be raised together. In fact, if the industry expands, the ability to resist risks will be stronger. So far, the Xiao family has only salt and gold, silver and copper that have not been involved. The gold, silver and copper mines are related to the country's weapons and financial resources. It is the daily needs of the people's livelihood, and with the strength of the Xiao family, if they can enter the salt industry, it will definitely bring benefits to the people, make salt available to the whole country, and stabilize the price of salt."

Salt has always been monopolized by the state, and this industry is a lucrative job. The Xiao family has always wanted to infiltrate this industry, and now is an opportunity, but it depends on whether the emperor allows it.

The emperor raised his eyebrows, it was easy for him to let go of the request to visit Xiao Muling in the palace, but it was not so simple for Yan Yun and his party.The Xiao family really opened their mouths this time, but besides theirs, no other family has such strength at the moment, and the Xiao family is under his nose, so forgive them for not being able to make any trouble.

The emperor pointed out something: "Food salt is controlled by the government, limited and high tax, but it's a fat job!"

Xiao Nianyou also did not hide the confidence in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Businessmen, of course there will be benefits! As long as the emperor gives Caomin this opportunity, Caomin guarantees that the national treasury will be filled even more."

"That depends on what kind of well-being you can bring to the people?" The emperor's eyes were unclear, and there was something in the words that meant something.

(End of this chapter)