The Reborn Noble Daughter

Chapter 398 398. Pond Luck

 A businessman cannot afford to be too late if he has no profit. This sentence is quite reasonable when applied to Chizi Motou.

 Since the establishment of the Chiyun Chamber of Commerce, he has been very busy.

Although the influence of the Chi family in the southwest is not as great as that in Jinling City, as long as the name of the Chi family is announced, those people have to think highly of it.

 The speedboat they came on was docked on a bank in the lower reaches of the Luoshui River.

When Chi Zimo brought people over to check, he happened to meet Qiao Shanwei and Xu Lin, who were working hard to deal with the Luo River bank.

 “Young Master Qiao, you are really good at it.”

In just over half a month, Luohe was transformed into a brand new place. It was no longer as miserable as when he first arrived. This Qiao Shanwei was indeed a talent.

 “Master Chi, you’re welcome.”

Now Qiao Shanwei is completely focused on controlling floods and has nothing else to think about.

The same goes for Chi Zimo. Although both of them are somewhat attracted to Feng Jinyao, some people are destined not to belong to them. This is something they both understand clearly, so they simply put aside the thoughts of love in their hearts. Concentrate on the present matter.

 “What is the Master of the Chi family doing here today?”

“Looking at the location, Chi feels that the view here is wide and the ground is flat, which makes it very suitable for a river shipping terminal.”

 After saying that, he took out the drawings he had prepared and started talking to Qiao Shanwei about his future plans based on this.

Qiao Shanwei didn't know much about river transportation, but he had a sharp mind, so he could come up with some ideas for Chi Zimo's wharf construction from time to time.

 It actually made Chi Zimo look at him with even more admiration.

"It's a pity that Mr. Qiao will probably pursue an official career in the future. Otherwise, if you and I join forces, no one will be able to rival the river transport in Jin Dynasty!"

Chi Zimo doesn’t praise others easily, but Qiao Shanwei is younger than Chi Lingyou, but he is much more mature and prudent in his thinking and approach.

 Qiao Shanwei smiled. If he was just a son of the Qiao family, he would definitely agree to Chi Zimo's invitation.

 But he is also a son of the Bai family, and Feng Jinyao has paved the way for him. He has already fired his bow and has no chance of turning back, so he can only go back to the Bai family.

“Keep the good intentions of the Chi family in mind. Whether in the officialdom or the business world, I don’t know when I will have the opportunity to cooperate with the Chi family again. I hope that the Chi family will live up to today’s words.”

Chi Zimo looked at Qiao Shanwei's eyes that were getting darker, and secretly clicked his tongue in his heart.

 At a young age, he has a fox-like temperament. When he grows up, he may not be as thoughtful as King Ding.

He didn't agree either, he just said something lightly.

 “Then Chi will be waiting for Mr. Qiao.”

 After saying this, the two changed the topic and continued to talk about the construction of the dock.

Since the wharf is set up, it is natural that there will be some inns, restaurants, and peddlers and pawns, but these are things for another time.

Shuzhou is going all out to rebuild after the disaster. When the news reached Dongdu City, it was already early July.

Emperor Qi was furious when he heard that there were floods and earthquakes in the southwest. Tens of thousands of acres of farmland were destroyed and the people were displaced.

At the court, Duke Wei and others took advantage of this incident to take revenge on the Feng family.

The Wen family and the Feng family are related by marriage. If the Wen family is defeated this time, the Feng family will naturally be involved. Therefore, the people who will give advice were arranged in advance.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Wen, as the prefect of Shuzhou, has been in charge of Shuzhou for decades. Why is he still so careless about floods? Since he knows that this year is not good and it rains continuously, why don't you take precautions in advance? If The dams are usually inspected and strengthened, so why are they collapsing now? The people are living in dire straits!"

"Exactly! Although this is a natural disaster, Mr. Wen, as a parent and official, failed to protect the people under his hands. He should be punished for his crime!"

The crowd was so angry that if Wen Zhonghe had been there, everyone would have been drowned in their spittle.

Feng Hai, Bai Chaoan and Feng Jinxu were also in the court, and their hearts trembled when they heard the fierce speeches of those adults.

Especially Feng Jinxu, who wrote a book early and sent news to his father-in-law. With his personality and vigilance in doing things, I am afraid that he has enough food in stock. Even if there are two disasters in succession, it will not be a disaster. What a situation where people are dying of hunger everywhere.

 It seems that this news is not detailed.

Feng Hai and Wen Zhonghe are relatives, and most people in the court know that. Now they are all looking at Feng Hai, wondering how he will react?

It is a pity that Feng Hai did not show any anxious reaction, but watched his eyes, nose and heart, quietly guarding his duties as a minister.

Emperor Qi sat high on the dragon chair, and the expressions of the ministers were all in his eyes.

He didn't have much impression of Wen Zhonghe, but the official grain and annual tribute paid by Southwest every year were very punctual. Among the prefectures and counties in the Jin Dynasty, it was not the richest, but it was not bad either.

 Therefore, there was nothing wrong with keeping him in Shuzhou for so many years.

Who knew it would cause such a big fuss this time!

You really betrayed his past trust!

So he asked Feng Hai in a serious tone, "Feng Aiqing, what do you think of this matter?"

The words seem to have connected Wen Zhonghe and Feng Hai. Even if they are thousands of miles apart, it is only a matter of one sentence to connect them.

Feng Hai was calm and composed. He had been in the court for decades and was not without suspicion from Emperor Qi.

“Your Majesty, I also think what you have said is very reasonable.”

"oh?"

With this opening, those who had just admonished suddenly lost the target of their attack, as if they were about to punch out with their prepared fists. As a result, the opponent just lay down and let themselves be slaughtered, and they were suddenly discouraged.

 Including Emperor Qi, no one expected how he would react, and they didn’t know how to answer the question.

Feng Hai had already guessed what they were going to say, so he avoided them and continued speaking calmly.

"Although there are floods in the southwest and there are earthquakes, Wei Chen feels that it is not entirely a bad thing. At least through this incident, we can see the loyalty of the adults in the court to the Jin Dynasty and their desire to protect the people. Wei Chen feels that the adults are so indignant. , you will definitely be able to come up with excellent ways to go to the southwest to help with disaster relief, poverty relief, and restoration and reconstruction. Therefore, I would like to assure you, sir, that as long as you are willing to go to the southwest, the Ministry of Revenue will be behind you to fully support you!"

　His words silenced everyone.

Especially the ones who made the loudest noise just now are eager to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

Floods and earthquakes, who knows if there will be other disasters.

It would be a good thing if we can get something done here, but if we can’t get it done, wouldn’t it be ridiculous to risk our lives in the southwest?

 So, how loud you were shouting just now, now you are so quiet when you shut up.

 (End of this chapter)