Chapter 277: Too Much, so Much!

Although Mr. Ji spoke in a very peaceful tone when he said this, but Ji Zhao could still hear the cold air hidden inside.

"The woman thinks what the adults say is reasonable," Ji Zhao smiled slightly, and continued, "Although the high place is extremely cold, the Sun family is still in the high place now! If Fengyuelou insists on opening opposite Hongxing Restaurant, my lord may It's also helpless, right?"

Ji Tingan couldn't help but look at her more, "What exactly do you want to say?"

"The woman is not talented. After hearing the news by accident, I feel a little dissatisfied. After all, the Spring Breeze Restaurant opened by the woman is next to Hongxing Restaurant. If Fengyue Restaurant is really successfully opened directly opposite Hongxing Restaurant , it will be harmful to the folk woman's Spring Breeze Restaurant, so the folk woman has a suggestion, do you want your lord to listen to it?"

"Speak up!"

"Our Dingyuan County has a special geographical location, and it is also the transition zone between Yunchuan Prefecture and Guichuan Prefecture. There is an endless stream of merchants coming and going. Therefore, Dingyuan County pays a lot of taxes to the imperial court every year. It is just that there is more money. It’s inevitable that there will be some corrupt officials, and I think your lord doesn’t know about it. When the previous lord Ma moved, he secretly transported six large boxes. As for what’s in the boxes, I believe you know well, right?”

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Do you want to make some political achievements in Dingyuan County, sir? Not only is it beneficial to taxation, but also for the well-being of the people." Ji Zhao raised his head and looked at Ji Tingan, who had complicated eyes, with a shallow smile.

"All ears."

"The women are stupid, but I also heard my husband accidentally mention that the reason why the court collects taxes is to fill the national treasury in case of emergencies; secondly, it is to take from the people and use them for the people. The world will be peaceful." Ji Zhao continued, "Since you came to Dingyuan County, my lord, you have suppressed the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion forcefully. It can be said that it is a thunderous attack, but sometimes the harder you suppress, the more fierce the rebound. But the women feel that it is better to be sparse? Although you hate places like Fireworks and Willow Lane, you have to admit that the taxes paid by these Qinlou and Chu Pavilions are only a lot more every year."

"The two favorite places for the wealthy merchants and gentry traveling between the north and the south are restaurants and brothels. Therefore, the taxes paid in these two places are quite a lot every year."

"You mean, I shouldn't punish these Qinlou and Chuguan?"

"No," Ji Zhao shook his head, "The Ci'an Hall in Dingyuan County has been in disrepair for a long time. Those lonely old people and homeless children living in Ci'an Hall only have two meals a day, and sometimes they can't eat enough; once they arrive On cloudy and rainy days, the roof will leak; last year in the twelfth lunar month, several elderly people who were not in good health froze to death..."

"The women just think that the adults can find an excuse to increase the tax of the Qinlou Chu Pavilion, and then put the money where it should be used. For example, repairing the Ci'an Hall; or building aqueducts to do something that is beneficial to the people."

After Ji Tingan understood her plan, his eyes filled with amazement.

He didn't expect that Ji Zhao, a female class, could think of such a way to have the best of both worlds.

As that master said, Dingyuan County is his blessed land!

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is indeed here.

"I will seriously consider your suggestion." After thinking for a while, Ji Tingan's tone was full of admiration.

"It's just the humble opinion of the women." Ji Zhao smiled slightly, Shi Shiran saluted, and then walked out of the county office holding Shen Yao's hand.

In the blue sky, white clouds roll and float with the wind.

The air is filled with a faint scent of hibiscus, which is refreshing.

Shen Yao looked at Ji Zhao who was eating candied haws beside him, his eyes were full of astonishment.

"Do you want to try it?" Ji Zhao smiled and handed the bunch of candied haws to his lips, "It's very sweet!"

Shen Yao took a bite and not only raised his eyebrows.

It is indeed sweet.

The two walked across the Three-Arch Bridge hand in hand, and arrived at the famous Biyu Pavilion.

Displayed in the glazed counter in the hall on the first floor, all kinds of silver ornaments were neatly and orderly placed, dazzling and dizzying; before Ji Zhao had time to appreciate them, Shen Yao took them to the second floor.

The first floor of Biyuxuan is silver ornaments; the second floor is gold ornaments and heads of various styles; the third floor is all kinds of emeralds.

Shen Yao fell in love with a golden phoenix hairpin at a glance.

"Take this one out."

"Guest officer has good eyesight!" The shopkeeper quickly praised, "This phoenix seeking phoenix is ​​the latest style in our store. You may wish to take a closer look. The phoenix on this nobile is flying with wings, lifelike; the tasseled pearl falling below , even more plump and round!"

Shen Yao nodded slightly, and then carefully inserted the golden phoenix hairpin into Ji Zhao's temple.

"Does it look good?" Ji Zhao suddenly looked sideways at him and smiled brightly.

"nice."

Her smile, bright and bright, easily touched Shen Yao's heartstrings.

Naturally, Ji Zhao didn't miss the astonishment in Shen Yao's eyes. She turned her face away shyly, and said to the shopkeeper with a smile, "I wonder if the shopkeeper can get a bronze mirror?"

"Madam, wait a moment!"

The moment she laughed just now, even the shopkeeper was shaken.

Apart from this golden phoenix hairpin, Shen Yao chose another set of beautiful ruby ​​hairpins for Ji Zhao.

"It's almost there?" Ji Zhao hurriedly tugged on Shen Yao's sleeve, trying to end his crazy shopping mode.

"Don't worry, A Tao, I have enough money when I go out." Shen Yao rubbed her face with a smile, and picked out a beautiful pearl bracelet for her.

A Tao's complexion is fair, and she often cooks, so wearing gold is not as convenient as wearing pearls.

What's more, pearls are rare nowadays, and their price is almost the same as that of gold.

Ji Zhao didn't expect Shen Yao to be so generous when buying jewelry.

"A Tao, I sincerely want to marry you, so these dowry gifts are all due courtesy."

In the end, Shen Yao chose another set of drop-shaped coral earrings for her, and then he gave up.

"Okay, shall we go back?"

Seeing Shen Yao walking in front of him with big and small bags, Ji Zhao felt a little headache.

She deeply doubts that if the financial strength is sufficient, Shen Yao will definitely round up this Biyuxuan!

When returning to Shen's compound, Zhao Lanhua glanced at the jewelry that Shen Yao bought for Ji Zhao, and couldn't help frowning.

Looking at her expression, Ji Zhao's heart sank.

It must be that Shen Yao bought too much, mother is a little unhappy?

"Mother, actually, I also think that Shen Yao bought a little too much..."

"How much?" Zhao Lanhua took her hand and said earnestly, "A Tao, I have to criticize the third child later, these are too few! Also, why are the three gold coins worthless?" Didn’t buy all of them? Why did you buy all the pearls?”

"Mother, Shen Yao chose so many pearls because I like pearls." Ji Zhao quickly explained, "And there are enough of these! I'm already very happy!"