The First Marquis of Daxuan
Chapter 254 Completion
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"Be a cook?"
Su Mu was also stunned, with a helpless expression on his face.
The young master of Jinfeng Tower, a killer with a promising future, his ideal in life is to be a cook?
Naturally, Su Mu would not object to being a cook.
In fact, even if Xue Shan opened a restaurant himself, Su Mu would not notice it.
The fact that he can be honest with Su Mu now also means that he really has no other plans and really just wants to open a restaurant.
"As long as you abide by the laws of Songjiang Prefecture, then Songjiang Prefecture welcomes you to open a restaurant."
Su Mu said.
"That's it."
Xue Shan grinned and took out a wooden box from his arms. "One million taels of silver notes from Datong Bank. Exchange them with the notes."
He threw the wooden box to Su Mu, then climbed out of the window and disappeared into the night in a flash.
The moment he climbed out of the window, Su Mu could no longer sense his breath at all, and he couldn't help but marvel in amazement.
The world is so big, there are countless talented people.
No warrior should be underestimated.
Su Mu felt that he was not as good as Xue Shan in terms of his ability to hide.
Although he has already comprehended a vision, he still has a lot to learn and a lot to improve on the road of martial arts.
…………
Snapped!
A thick stack of silver bills was thrown directly in front of Lu Mingyang, the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture.
"This is?"
Lu Mingyang looked confused.
"A bank note from Datong Bank, one million taels."
Su Mu said calmly, "I lent it to Songjiang Prefecture. I'll give you a lower interest rate of one cent."
"Lend it to Songjiang Prefecture?"
Lu Mingyang widened his eyes and looked at the stack of banknotes in front of him in disbelief.
What he found incredible was where did Su Mu get one million taels of silver?
What's even more incredible is that Su Mu actually wants to lend this one million taels of silver to Songjiang Prefecture!
"not understand?"
Su Mu said, "If you don't understand, I will analyze it for you.
Songjiang Prefecture Bailu Academy is the property of the imperial court, not mine personally, is that ok?"
"no problem."
Lu Mingyang said in confusion.
"Although I have been ordered to build the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture, it doesn't make sense for me to pay for it myself. The court needs to pay for it. Is that okay?"
Su Mu continued.
"No problem. The court allows you to raise funds from local officials."
Lu Mingyang nodded.
"But Songjiang Prefecture has no money."
Su Mu continued, "Although I confiscated several corrupt officials, the stolen money is still far from enough to build the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.
Although Songjiang Prefecture has sold a few plots of land and raised a sum of money, it is still not enough to build the Songjiang Prefecture Bailu Academy, right?"
"Correct."
Lu Mingyang said, Songjiang Bailu Academy was built with the intention of becoming a thousand-year-old academy, so naturally it had to be perfect.
However, the cost is also huge. Even with the full support of the Wu family, funds are very tight.
Stone, wood, craftsmen, everything costs money.
Every day when I wake up, money flows out like water.
Lu Mingyang was worried about this matter every day, and he even forgot that building the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was Su Mu's task.
"The money is not enough, so I lent it to Songjiang Mansion."
Su Mu continued, "You can pay me back with the annual taxes from Songjiang Prefecture.
Songjiang Prefecture first used the money to build Bailu Academy.
When the White Deer Academy is built, students from all over the world will come here to study, and Songjiang Prefecture will also be rich in wealth, right? "
"Makes sense."
Lu Mingyang pondered for a moment and put the banknote away.
With these banknotes, the construction period of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture can be shortened.
Lu Mingyang took the silver and hurried to the construction site.
“It feels good to lend money to the government.”
Looking at Lu Mingyang's receding back, Su Mu smiled.
The thunderous action of the Taiping Division almost wiped out the power of the Jinfeng Tower and the Pure Land Sect in Songjiang Tower, which also shocked those outsiders from the martial arts world.
In addition to the compensation from Jinfeng Tower and sufficient silver support, the construction speed of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was once again increased to a higher level.
In just one and a half months, news came that the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was completed.
…………
"According to the plan, Songjiangfu Bailu Academy is divided into teaching area and living area."
Lu Mingyang and Zhang Tongxiang led Su Mu to the final inspection. "The living area is close to the commercial district at the foot of the mountain. According to your request, the living area, especially the area reserved for monsters, will be divided into different levels. Those who live there for free can live in caves directly. If you want to live well and eat well, you have to spend money..."
Su Mu walked through it all and praised Zhang Tongxiang's design ability.
As expected of a world-famous master architect, the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture is indeed built with pavilions, towers, and garden landscapes, all of which are exquisite and unique.
It will definitely make those country bumpkins in the demon court who have never seen the world linger.
Having seen the prosperity of Daxuan, if they can’t spend all the money in their pockets, it would be considered that Songjiang Prefecture is incompetent!
"You can ask Elder Zhu Jiuyuan to come over for inspection."
Su Mu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Since the headmaster said there is no problem, then our mission is successfully completed.
Master Zhang, you have made a great contribution to completing the task so quickly.
Lord Lu, is it not too much to give Master Zhang a big red envelope? "
"Not too much."
Lu Mingyang smiled and nodded.
"I have another suggestion."
Su Mu pondered for a moment and said, "In front of the memorial archway at the foot of the mountain, a stone tablet can be placed with the history of the Songjiang Prefecture Bailu Academy written on the front. Sir Lu, please write an article about this.
On the back, write the name of the designer and builder of the Songjiang Prefecture Bailu Academy, Master Zhang Tongxiang and the main craftsmen..."
Pfft!
Before Su Mu could finish his words, Zhang Tongxiang fell to his knees in front of him.
Zhang Tongxiang, whose hair and beard were all gray, burst into tears.
Erecting a monument and leaving his name there would give Zhang Tongxiang the opportunity to be remembered for eternity.
Bailu Academy of Songjiang Prefecture must be a great academy that can be passed down for a thousand years. From now on, every student who comes to study at Bailu Academy of Songjiang Prefecture will see the name Zhang Tongxiang.
"My lord's kindness!"
Zhang Tongxiang kowtowed.
"Master Zhang, you are too polite. This is what you deserve."
Su Mu smiled and pulled Zhang Tongxiang up, "I have always felt that if a person makes an effort, he or she should get what he or she deserves."
…………
Just after the news of the completion of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture reached the capital of Daxuan.
However, a discussion broke out in Daxuan's court.
"In just a few months, the White Deer Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was successfully built, and it didn't cost the court a single ounce of silver. I never thought that our Taiping Division's pacification envoy is such a capable official."
Emperor Daxuan looked to be in his forties and had a dignified appearance.
He looked at the memorial in front of him. Next to it was a design drawing of the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.
He was amazed by the design drawings.
"Everyone, what do you think, how should I reward Su Zhenfushi?" Emperor Daxuan said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I think that I cannot give you a reward."
A minister said in a deep voice that he was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, his surname was Xu and his name was Sheng.
Xu Sheng said with a serious expression, "The reason why Su Mu was able to complete the construction of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture so quickly was based on his cunning and abuse of power for personal gain.
Not only can they not be rewarded, but they must be punished, and severely punished!
Otherwise, if everyone is like him, where is the Great Xuan Law? Are the laws of the court still there? "
"Why do you say that, Xu Qing?"
Emperor Daxuan was stunned for a moment and said in confusion.
“Although Your Majesty gave Su Mu the privilege of raising money from local government, as far as I know, the money he spent on building the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was extorted from various families in Songjiang Prefecture.
He fabricated charges and forced each family to pay money.
In addition, he abused his power for personal gain and privately sold public property in the hands of the government.
As the saying goes, the whole world belongs to the emperor.
How can a mere pacification officer like him be qualified to sell government land?"
Xu Sheng said.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Emperor Daxuan's face.
The treasury of Daxuan was empty, so Su Mu was asked to build the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture without paying him a penny, which made him feel guilty.
Su Mu completed the task, and he actually thought Su Mu did a great job.
Especially those methods of raising money. When he first received the report, he was so happy that he even ate two extra bowls of rice.
But what Xu Sheng said makes some sense.
The Great Xuan Emperor of this generation, perhaps because he was born in a peaceful era, had a somewhat weak and unstable personality.
"I think the flaws do not outweigh the merits..."
Emperor Daxuan said thoughtfully.
"No!"
Another minister spoke up, “Your Majesty, strict laws are the foundation of governing a country.
Fair is fair, wrong is wrong, and we cannot generalize.
Moreover, I also heard that Su Zhenfu took out one million taels of silver and lent it to Songjiang Prefecture, which was then invested in the construction of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.
Your Majesty, one million taels of silver!
How much silver is the annual salary of Su Zhenfushi?
As far as I know, Envoy Su was born a refugee and has no family support. He has only been in the Taiping Division for a few years. How did he accumulate such a huge fortune?
I believe that Su Mu must have committed corruption!
Your Majesty, this must be investigated thoroughly!"
"absurd!"
Before Emperor Daxuan could say anything, a minister shouted, "You are all making malicious speculations!
Don’t you know what kind of people those families in Songjiang Prefecture are?
Well done Su Mu!
As for why he could come up with one million taels of silver, does he need to explain it to you old guys?
Have you ever been to the Demon Court? Have you ever seen demons with your own eyes?
Do you know how many demons and monsters Su Mu has killed?
He wants silver, does he need to embezzle it? Do you know how much silver the demons he killed are worth? "
His saliva sprayed all over the faces of those civil officials.
Emperor Daxuan secretly praised them in his heart, but on the surface he could not favor either side.
"Everyone, please be patient."
The Great Xuan Emperor spoke.
"Your Majesty, I admit that Su Zhenfushi has made contributions, but we cannot allow him to do whatever he wants. If everyone follows his example, wouldn't everyone in the world be in danger?
Those families worked diligently, but in the end the imperial court could find a crime at random to confiscate their property and exterminate their entire clan. Who would still be willing to live in Daxuan?
This is shaking the foundation of the country.
If Su Zhenfushi really worked as hard and made as many contributions as Lord Zhou said, then why should he be afraid of an investigation?
If every ounce of silver he earns is honest, wouldn't that be a good opportunity for the world to see?
If things are not made clear, then Su Zhenfushi will have to bear the suspicion of the world, which is not a good thing for Daxuan or Su Zhenfushi. "
Xu Sheng said sincerely.
Lord Zhou, who had just spoken for Su Mu, frowned. What Old Man Xu said made sense.
These civil servants may not be good at anything else, but they are more active than anyone else in throwing mud.
Although Su Mu might not be afraid of these things, having a good reputation is always better than having a bad reputation.
"Master Xu, what do you mean?"
Lord Zhou said coldly.
“I thought that since the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture has been built, the court should send someone to inspect it.
While accepting the inspection, Your Majesty can send a few people to sort out the funds for the construction of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.
Find out clearly where every ounce of silver comes from and where it goes.
Also, where did the silver in Su Zhenfu's hands come from?
Only in this way can we clear the name of Su Zhenfushi and reassure the people of the world."
Xu Sheng said slowly.
Emperor Daxuan showed a thoughtful look on his face. After a long while, he spoke, "Lord Xu, if we find out that the money of Su Zhenfushi came from a clean source, what should we do?"
"Of course -"
Xu Sheng hesitated for a moment and said, "It's worth the reward."
"In that case."
Emperor Daxuan thought for a moment and said slowly, "Then let's do as Xu Qing said and check it out.
I will ask Prince Gong to take people to Songjiang Prefecture. If they are guilty, they will be severely punished.
If he is innocent, he will be rewarded handsomely.
In addition, Beiting heard about the admission of Daxuan Yunyao Court and also wanted to send some people to Daxuan to study. What do you think? "
"I thought..."
Everyone expressed their opinions and started discussing.
…………
Xiangzhou, Songjiang Prefecture.
In a quiet courtyard, there was a tinkling sound.
"It's done."
There was a sizzling sound and white steam rose.
Su Mu pulled a long sword out of the water, wiped it with the monster's fur, and the sword immediately became shiny.
Su Mu casually glanced at the system panel and saw that the points on it had increased by 5,000 points, and he was overjoyed.
The part-time identity of a weaponsmith is really good.
"Xiao Yuan, how is the business at Tiangong Pavilion?"
Su Mu handed the sword to Xiang Xiaoyuan who was waiting beside him and spoke with a smile.
That’s right, Su Mu named the weapons shop that Xiang Xiaoyuan opened Tiangong Pavilion.
Su Mu used the name that the ancestor of the Divine Weapon Pavilion was embarrassed to use.
Huo Zhenting expressed serious opposition to this, but his opposition was ineffective.
This is just a shop, not a sect, so the Divine Weapon Pavilion cannot interfere in this matter.
If it were an ordinary person, the Divine Weapon Pavilion could still use its connections to put pressure on Xiang Xiaoyuan to change his name, but behind Xiang Xiaoyuan is Su Mu, and behind Su Mu is the Taiping Division.
In the end, we could only hold our noses and let them do what they wanted.
“The demand is outstripping the supply.”
Xiang Xiaoyuan smiled and said, "Our Tiangong Pavilion is now a typical example of not opening for three years, but making a profit for three years after opening.
My husband, any ordinary weapon you make will be snatched away as soon as it is put out.
That is to say, you are the only weapon forger in our Tiangong Pavilion, and you can only produce one weapon every few days. Otherwise, I think Huo Zhenting would really go crazy. "
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