Cen Xue understands the feeling of powerlessness very well, and there is a hint of admiration in Zhu Zhizhuan's eyes. After such a thing happened, he has not been knocked down yet.
After hearing what Guagua said, Zhu Zhizhuan also recalled those dark days, but it was okay because he had gotten over it.
[He was afraid to see the disappointed eyes of the villagers. He had so much hope for them, but in the end he failed to pass even one Xiucai.
But on the contrary, no one scolded him or said that he was a waste of their resources. They all came to comfort him and hope that he would cheer up soon.
After experiencing such an experience, Zhu Zhizhuan made up his mind. Since Imperial Examination could not change Riverside Village by becoming an official, he would go into business and become a businessman, and in this way make the lives of the villagers better.
And later facts proved that he succeeded.
Riverside Village people have gone from having problems with food and clothing to now having every household build a new house and becoming the envy of the surrounding villages.]
Guagua continued.
[Wow, then he is very powerful! He can study and do business!]
Jiang Nuan praised.
[No, and he has a very good conscience and wants to repay the fellow villagers, unlike some people who forget their roots after they have a little money!]
Cen Xue thinks this is very valuable.
After hearing their praise, Zhu Zhi straightened his back silently, but felt a little proud in his heart.
Although it is a pity that he could not become an official, the current results are not bad.
Jiang Yunsheng nodded, recognizing Zhu Zhizhuan's character.
[He is not only that, the harvest in the past few days has not been very good, and famine has broken out in many places. He transported some grain from other places and sold it to people in those areas at cost price or even at a loss, saving many people's lives. In some places, they just call him Great Benefactor Zhu!]
Guagua added.
Jiang Nuan and Cen Xue admire him even more.
Zhu Zhizhuan: Help, what should I do if he can no longer hold the corners of his mouth!
This feeling is really good.
[But good people don't live long. According to the original plot development, he will die in Qingshui County this time.]
Guagua The topic changed.
[Ah? What's going on?]
Jiang Nuan asked in shock.
[Such a good man cannot be allowed to die so early. Guagua Just tell me.]
Cen Xue also asked.
Zhu Zhizhuan was stunned for a moment, and the good mood just now was gone. No, he was still young! He was only in his thirties, and he hadn't even hugged his grandson yet! He didn't want to die so early!
[Originally, the county magistrate Qingshui County has collected a lot of money, but he recently wanted to build a Hot Spring Manor, and the funds were still a little short, so he wanted to squeeze some money from businessmen like them.
Zhu Zhizhuan couldn't stand it anymore, so he impulsively slandered the county magistrate at the banquet, and then he was targeted by the county magistrate. After he left, he sent someone to kill him.]
Guagua talked about the subsequent development.
No, now Qingshui County Magistrate has already collected a lot of money, do they still need to pay more? Originally, the money they handed over before was enough to prevent them from making much money here. If it goes up now, they may have to pay back.
Zhu Zhizhuan's first reaction was this.
Then he slapped his head, when was it? He was still thinking about the money! His life would be lost on Qingshui County!
Forget it, in the worst case, he should just change places and enter Qingshui County before he enters. The money is a small problem, but it's not worth losing his life.
However, the idea of changing places was suppressed by him as soon as it came up. The situation now is different from before. He was not the only one who went there this time!
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhizhuan glanced at Jiang Yunsheng cautiously.
With the emperor here, the county magistrate shouldn't be able to jump up and down, right?
"Brother Zhu, don't worry. There's someone behind the county magistrate. There's someone behind me too. He can't kill me."
Jiang Yunsheng touched his chin, saying that there was someone behind him was not quite accurate. After all, the late emperor had died long ago, and he himself was the biggest backer.
It seemed that this was said to Zhu Zhizhuan, but in fact it was said to Jiang Nuan so as not to arouse her suspicion.
After hearing this, Zhu Zhizhuan was completely relieved.
I even had the same idea as Jiang Nuan, wanting to see how the county magistrate sought his own death.
Then, Jiang Yunsheng asked him some more questions, and only after he had finished asking them, did he let him go to his tent.
When Zhu Zhizhuan returned to the tent, cold sweat broke out immediately. Today was really exciting!
But when he thought of Magistrate Qingshui County's usual expression, he showed a gloating smile. That old man was going to hit the wall this time.
With this idea in mind, Zhu Zhizhuan fell into a sweet sleep.
And Jiang Nuan is thinking about something. Now that her business is getting bigger and bigger, it is time to consider expanding outside Capital City. It is definitely not possible to rely solely on her people. She does not have enough manpower.
It would make sense to find some businessmen and cooperate with them, and Zhu Zhizhuan was very suitable. She planned to ask him if he wanted to cooperate with her after Imperial Father revealed his identity in Qingshui County.
At this time, Zhu Zhizhuan didn't know that a huge opportunity was waiting for him.
Jiang Nuan, who had been traveling for a day, was also sleepy, so he directly pulled Cen Xue into a tent, and soon fell asleep.
After dawn the next day, the team quickly packed up and continued on their way.
When it was slightly dark, they arrived at Qingshui County in time.
But as soon as we arrived at the city gate, we encountered an obstacle.
After seeing their caravan, the soldiers guarding the city stopped them directly.
"A new caravan? According to the rules of Qingshui County, a new caravan must pay an entrance fee of one thousand taels of silver. Bring it."
The soldier looked like he was dragging him to the tune of 2,580,000 yuan, and said rudely to Jiang Yunsheng.
Zhu Zhizhuan looked at this scene and smiled, this county magistrate is really seeking death.
When he first entered the city, he paid an entry fee of one thousand taels of silver.
This one thousand taels of silver was actually an obedience test for the county magistrate. If he handed it over honestly, it would prove that this person was very good at handling matters, and then his subsequent exploitation of this person would be even more ruthless.
He didn't understand anything at the beginning, so he could only submit in frustration.
But he didn't mean not to remind Jiang Yunsheng. The main reason is that this rule only applies to caravans who come to Qingshui County for the first time. Those who come multiple times will have to hand in money anyway, so there is no need to check in here when entering the city.
It had been a long time since he had paid the city entrance fee, and he had long forgotten about it.
"What are you still doing? Do you have any eyesight? Hurry up and hand over the money to me!"
When the soldier saw Jiang Yunsheng standing there without moving, he was so angry that he wanted to push his shoulder.