strictlysupreme Chapter 133: I Was Fooled Again
Chapter 133: I Was Fooled Again
"Lord Qin, is there no room for negotiation?" Qu Zhengzhuo regretted that he had just counted the number of his moves.
Xia Jinzhong was right.
Qin Zheng looked at Qu Zhengzhuo calmly and said calmly, "Master Qu holds a high position. To have accumulated such wealth, you must have a way of making it. With such ability, why not serve the country and share its worries, and those of His Majesty?"
Qu Zhengzhuo cursed in his heart, you might as well just tell me that I am a corrupt official.
How could he bear to lose everything?
He was even more afraid that even if he lost everything, the empress would not let him go.
After all, where does the family get so much money?
If he really handed over so much wealth, it would be tantamount to admitting corruption.
Isn’t this self-inflicted?
Seeing that Qu Zhengzhuo was still hesitating, Qin Zheng sighed and said, "Master Qu, you know very well that I am not in a hurry about this matter, but you are. I will give you half a poem, and you can go back and savor it carefully."
Qu Zhengzhuo, Xia Jinzhong, and Xia Mo Ning were all stunned. Writing poetry at this time?
Also, half a song?
Qin Zheng chanted, "I was born with talent that will be useful. Even if I lose all my money, I will get it back!"
"Good poem!" Xia Mo Ning praised, but unfortunately, it was only half a poem!
Qu Zhengzhuo also thought it was a good poem, but that was hard-earned money.
Qin Zheng stood up: "Princess, let's go!"
Xia Jinzhong also stood up.
Qin Zheng looked at him and said, "You came here just to help him, so stay!"
“…” Xia Jinzhong’s old face turned red.
I cursed in my heart, Qin Zheng, you really don’t give me any face at all?
You, you, can't you keep me away from trouble?
I know I was fooled. Can't I just be more careful next time?
However, Qin Zheng ignored him and left with Xia Mo Ning.
Xia Jinzhong cannot leave at this moment, otherwise, what will Qu Zhengzhuo think?
He is the adopted son of the prime minister and often represents the prime minister.
If he really left, Qu Zhengzhuo would think it was his adoptive father's intention.
Then the gain outweighs the loss.
Only at this moment did Xia Jinzhong realize what role he was playing.
This Qin Zheng is such a rip-off!
He was the one who brought it to my door!
"Master, will Qu Zhengzhuo commit a crime? That's a fortune!" Xia Mo Ning followed Qin Zheng's footsteps and asked in a low voice.
Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Do you know how much wealth he has?"
Xia Mo Ning shook her head: "Since he dared to embezzle, he must have hidden a deep secret. How would I know?" Qin Zheng nodded: "So, how could he lose everything?"
Xia Mo Ning understood and smiled: "But I dare not take too little."
Qin Zheng nodded. "At least it won't be less than one year's salary as a prefect. One hundred thousand taels of silver. How many years has he been in office? Is he a prefect? He must have donated at least ten million taels of silver. For him, it's a drop in the bucket! Hehehe..."
Xia Mo Ning looked at her master: "Master, you are becoming more and more like an old fox!"
Qin Zheng: “…”
Snapped!
He flicked Xia Mo Ning's head and said, "Isn't it because of you two sisters?"
Xia Mo Ning rubbed her forehead and glared at Qin Zheng resentfully: "Master, I would rather have you rub my head like Xiao Man than have you flick it. It hurts too much!"
Qin Zheng reached out and rubbed her head: "Okay, it doesn't hurt now, right?"
Xia Mo Ning's eyes were curved with smiles. No wonder Xiao Man seemed to enjoy it every time Qin Zheng rubbed her head.
It turns out that I really enjoy it!
Reception room.
Qu Zhengzhuo looked at Xia Jinzhong: "Does the Prime Minister know?"
Xia Jinzhong nodded: "My adoptive father thought that Lord Qu already knew about it, so he didn't tell you. Who would have thought that Lord Qu would know about it."
Qu Zhengzhuo frowned: "The Prime Minister didn't say anything?"
Xia Jinzhong said: "My adoptive father said, you know what to do, you know what Qin Zheng wants!"
Qu Zhengzhuo said angrily: "I know, but he made me lose everything!"
Xia Jinzhong smiled. It seemed that after meeting Qin Zheng, I was not the only one who became a fool. Even Qu Zhengzhuo, who was as smart as a fox, was confused.
Said: "Even my adoptive father doesn't know how much wealth you have."
Qu Zhengzhuo was stunned.
Suddenly he slapped his thigh and said, "I know what to do!"
"Jinzhong, call my rebellious son here and I'll give him some advice!"
……
school.
Seeing Xia Mo Ning board his carriage again, Qin Zheng wondered, "Aren't you going back to the palace to report?" Xia Mo Ning chuckled and said, "My sister disliked the delay in delivering news, so she asked me to stay by your side!"
I didn't hide it because I couldn't deceive Qin Zheng at all!
Qin Zheng: “…”
Very speechless: "Because of Tiezhu's matter?"
Xia Mo Ning nodded.
Qin Zheng was helpless: "Whatever you saw and heard, just report it to His Majesty truthfully."
Xia Mo Ning tilted her head and looked at Qin Zheng: "Master, what you let me see and hear is definitely what you want my sister to know!"
Qin Zheng rubbed her head: "I'm glad to know!"
……
Shao Shi Mansion.
"Sir, the construction team has sent a letter by carrier pigeon and will arrive in the imperial capital soon." Su Xiaoman was waiting at the door.
Qin Zheng was overjoyed: "Everyone gather and welcome us at the city gate!"
"Yes!" Su Xiaoman saluted and hurried to pass on the order.
Almost everyone in the Shao Shi Mansion, except the old lady and the gatekeeper, went out.
Qin Zheng led the team to the gate of the imperial capital to welcome the Hongtong County construction team.
"Here it comes!" Su Xiaoman shouted excitedly.
A team was coming up the official road. Some of them were riding in cars, and the cars were full of construction workers from Hongtong County.
Some of them were on horseback. They were specially dispatched from Hongtong County to escort the construction workers.
Qin Zheng was also very excited.
Seeing that County Magistrate Qin Zheng was actually welcoming them at the city gate, the special agents on horseback and the construction workers in the cars quickly dismounted.
Qin Zheng led his men to meet them.
"grown ups!"
The construction workers knelt down, each of them extremely excited.
The special forces knelt on one knee!
"It's just like at home, no need to be so polite!" Qin Zheng hurried forward and helped the person in front of him up.
"Sir, we can see you!"
"We all thought you were dead!"
"Sir, we missed you so much!"
"Sir, why don't you go back?"
"The villagers all miss you..."
"grown ups……"
A group of construction workers immediately surrounded Qin Zheng, chattering and smiling happily.
"Hahaha, Master Zhang, I knew you would come."
"Master Li, is my mother feeling better?"
"Liangzi, your wife actually asked you to come? I'm so surprised!" Qin Zheng talked to these people affectionately.
These are the people closest to him in this world!
There was a lot of fun and laughter.
On the city gate tower.
Xia Bitu and Xia Jinzhong watched silently.
Xia Bitu said, "What do you think?"
Xia Jinzhong sighed: "Even if I were in the Fuzhen Sect, I wouldn't have such feelings!"
Xia Bitu nodded: "I'm not as good as him. So, I'm learning from him!"
Xia Jinzhong was shocked: "Godfather, it's not that serious, is it?"
Xia Bitu said seriously, "Given time, if Qin Zheng raises his arms and shouts, the entire Daqian Dynasty will be his! Do you know why? Because the people support him. He who wins the hearts of the people will rule the world!"
After saying that, he turned and walked down the city wall.
Xia Jinzhong was horrified...
At the Shao Shi Mansion, Qin Zheng ordered a grand banquet.
Su Xiaoman was already preparing without his instructions.
Xia Mo Ning, who had been following Qin Zheng, was very moved when she saw this scene. Qin Zheng actually knew everyone in Hongtong County.
No wonder everyone in Hongtong County is united.
Who doesn’t like such an adult?
This touched her deeply!
The construction team's accommodation is ready and is located at the construction site.
After eating and drinking, Qin Zheng personally took these people to the construction site...
The workers are very excited. From now on, the Hongtong County construction team will show the world for the first time what Hongtong County's construction speed and quality are!
This is Qin Zheng’s decision, he wants to build the Hongtong County brand!
Originally, Qin Zheng just wanted to lie down, but since Hongtong County can no longer hide, then let Hongtong County be unmatched, and no one can compete with it!
As long as we build a reputation, it will be the strongest protection for Hongtong County!
Once Hongtong County becomes a model of the Daqian Dynasty, no one in the country will agree to touch Hongtong County!
The guest room of Shao Shifu.
Sun Tiezhu is reporting to his mother about his experience with Qin Zheng.
After listening to this, the old lady was silent for a long time, then she advised, "Han'er, Qin Zheng is a good official. No matter where you are in the future, his actions can serve as a role model. Learn from Master Qin well, this opportunity is rare!"
Sun Tiezhu nodded: "Don't worry, mother!"
The old lady continued, "Han'er, you've grown up, and I'm old too. You should have your own ideas and plans for some things. You can't completely rely on me, and you can't... rely on Qin Zheng either. Do you understand?"
Sun Tiezhu looked at his mother worriedly: "Mom, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
As he said this, he reached out to touch my mother's forehead.
The old lady smiled and grasped Sun Tiezhu's large hand, looking at him lovingly. "Han'er, I'm fine. Remember, you are unique, so you can't trust anyone completely! And don't test others easily, just like this time, when you shouldn't have tested Qin Zheng by killing a horse."
Sun Tiezhu scratched his head: "Mom, Qin Zheng is very good, can't he be trusted?"
The old lady shook her head: "No one can do that, including me."
Sun Tiezhu looked bewildered: "Mom, I can't even trust you anymore?"
……
The imperial capital suddenly became lively.
A piece of news spread throughout the imperial capital.
A construction team came to the famous Hongtong County.
Everything about the construction site is refreshing to the people of the capital.
Countless people visited the construction site.
The entire construction site is surrounded by unique and beautiful green walls.
Looking closely, the green color turned out to be the grass growing on the wall, and it was alive.
Grass growing on the wall?
If there were only one or two, it might be okay, but now the entire wall is covered with them.
It's so novel, this is the first time I've seen it.
There are also placards on the walls:
Build high-quality projects and create lasting monuments!
Careful construction creates quality products, keeping pace with the times creates brilliance!
The gate of the construction site is an arched bronze gate with several large bronze characters on the top: Hongtong County Construction Group
There were placards on both sides of the gate:
Create a quality project today!
Benefit future generations!
Outside the gate, there is a colorful picture of the finished department store.
The beautiful pictures and the unprecedented height shocked everyone!
There are also many slogans and some equipment that no one recognizes on the construction site.
Look at those construction workers in Hongtong County, all wearing blue work clothes and red safety helmets.
Work clothes and safety helmets are new words, which were told to them by the workers.
This novel work uniform style and beautiful and shiny safety helmet are the envy of everyone.
Some people directly offered high prices and bought it on the spot.
The construction workers in Hongtong County were at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
It is said that the imperial capital has all the best in the world, but why are these people like country bumpkins, not even as good as people from our small place?
The entire construction site is absolutely stunning!
There wasn’t a single construction team like this in the Daqian Dynasty!
Moreover, it was said that this ten-story building would be completed within two months!
How can it be?
More and more people are visiting, and there are crowds of people every day!
Even the Empress Xia Mochu came to see it secretly once.
Also very shocked!
Not only the empress, but also some officials such as Xia Bitu had come here secretly.
Full of praise.
The image of this construction site is truly unique!
Prime Minister's House.
Qu Zhengzhuo was dejected, as if he had lost his parents.
Xia Bitu looked at him helplessly: "Alright, remember this lesson. It's all your fault for not raising your son well!"
Qu Zhengzhuo said with a sad face: "Sir, that's 10 million taels of silver!"
Xia Bitu laughed angrily: "Do you think Qin Zheng dare not kill your son?"
Qu Zhengzhuo shuddered and gritted his teeth: "Sir, you can't just stand this!"