The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

But I didn’t expect that Gu was still so stupid. Did she think that my grandmother was joking?

This might be Meng Hewan's idea behind this. If that's the case, I have to make the general's mansion look prosperous.

Thinking of this, Meng Fanchu left the yard and went directly to his cousin's Wenhanju to discuss what happened that day with Gu Xunzhou.

Gu Xunzhou had thought about it a lot in the past two days. He asked someone to secretly test it outside and confirmed that this method was indeed feasible, so he planned to report it when he went to court in the next few days.

However, I don’t know whether the emperor will agree, but I have to give it a try anyway.

When he heard the servant say that his cousin was coming, he guessed that his cousin had come to check on him because he hadn't made any movement, so he let her in.

Unexpectedly, Meng Fanchu said directly as soon as he came in: "Cousin, the method I told you that day, you should report it to the Heavenly Family in the next two days. It will definitely be effective."

If I don't go now, the credit will probably be snatched away by the third prince.

If it happened again, she didn't want to let that person gain the upper hand again.

"You...this matter in the court is not as simple as you think. If you are not careful, the whole family will be implicated. Don't act rashly." Gu Xunzhou explained patiently.

"Cousin, my grandmother is planning to hold a birthday party and a family reunion party for me. My grandfather and uncle are coming back soon. Chu'er also wants to contribute to the general's mansion. I heard from the servants that many people have frozen to death outside recently. Don't you want to save them, cousin?"

Meng Fanchu's feelings were sincere and her words were sincere, which made Gu Xunzhou feel her eagerness.

No matter whether they are anxious to have their credit taken away or anxious to get refugees outside, at least this thing has to be done, which is a good thing.

Gu Xunzhou did not refute, and Meng Fanchu did not say anything either. He said goodbye politely and left.

On the second day, Gu Xunzhou went to court with the memorial he had written overnight. The emperor did not bring up the matter in court, but called Gu Xunzhou to the imperial study after the court was dismissed.

What is curious is that the young Taifu Shi Jinyan, who has always been cold and aloof, also followed him into the imperial study.

In the study, the incense burner was burning with a soothing incense. Gu Xunzhou smelled it and felt it was somewhat familiar. He remembered that it was somewhat similar to the incense his second uncle brought back from the Western Regions. It seemed that the incense purchased in this palace was also very familiar to his second uncle.

The emperor was only about forty years old, well-maintained and in good health. He looked very young and majestic in his dragon robe.

He sat on the soft couch behind the desk, flipping through the memorial presented by Gu Xunzhou. Looking up, he asked curiously, "Gu Aiqing, what exactly is this 'kang' you're talking about? Is it really effective?"

Every year, civilians in the capital city freeze to death. Although the imperial court is willing to help, the solutions it provides each year cannot address the root cause. In the end, the money is spent, but people still freeze to death.

The news of people freezing to death this winter has not been reported yet, but it is probably because the people below are trying to conceal it and there is no solution, so it has not been reported to him yet.

At this time, the method proposed by Gu Xunzhou really aroused his interest. It did not require much money and could be used repeatedly. This poverty alleviation mechanism could also solve the problems of those families in Beijing that were really in difficulty.

I just don't know how it will be implemented.

"Your Majesty, I have tried this method and it is indeed effective."

Seeing that the emperor was interested in this method, Gu Xunzhou began to explain in detail the method and benefits of this fire bed, and the emperor nodded repeatedly after listening.

Finally, the emperor looked at Gu Xunzhou with some satisfaction. Although this child came from a general's mansion, he did not follow the old path of his grandfather and father. He gave up military career to pursue literature and was extremely talented.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with the General's Mansion, he had to admit that Gu Xunzhou was a very talented person. When he was young in Beijing, he was full of talent and amazed everyone. He was admitted to the Imperial College at a young age. These were his real talents and knowledge.

He is a humble person who knows when to advance and when to retreat.

"Mingli, tell me, is this idea of ​​Gu Aiqing good? Can it be implemented?"

The emperor then looked at Shi Jinyan who was sitting aside quietly drinking tea. When he saw the face that was becoming more and more similar to his old friend, a trace of trance flashed in his eyes, and his tone unconsciously became softer.

He had watched this child grow up. No matter what his motivation was, he was at least the flesh and blood of his old friend. He ignored the opposition of those pedantic old ministers in the court and insisted on letting the young Shi Jinyan inherit the title of Weiyuan Mansion. He even overcame all difficulties and pushed him to the position of Taifu.

All this does not rule out the guilt in his heart.

"Your Majesty, I think Lord Gu's method is excellent. Lord Gu also said that he has tried it, so I think there will be no problem. If this method can be implemented, it will surely make the people praise Your Majesty's wisdom and love."

Gu Xunzhou didn't expect that the youngest tutor in history, who had always been indifferent to others, would actually speak up for him. He looked in that direction with some curiosity, but only saw the man's combed eyebrows, as if he was only stating the facts.

The emperor hadn't expected Shi Jinyan to speak in such a way, but after hearing the last sentence, he felt much more relieved and laughed heartily: "Okay, since Mingli also thinks it's a good idea, then there must be no problem. This matter will be done by you, Gu Aiqing, personally. Mingli, you will also assist."

They say they are assisting, but they are just afraid that someone will interfere and make a profit from it. They don't want money to be spent but nothing gets done.

"Lord Gu, this is a brilliant idea. You are truly a promising young man! If you do this well, you will be rewarded handsomely!"

The emperor was in a very good mood and very generous after he found a solution.

Gu Xunzhou shook his head and said humbly, "Your Majesty, I dare not hide anything. This method was not my idea. All I did was to test whether it was feasible."

When Shi Jinyan heard this, he was finally a little surprised. He raised his eyes and glanced at the man standing in the middle of the room, and he felt a little more appreciative.

"Oh? Then who came up with this idea? It doesn't matter, you will all get a reward." The emperor didn't care when he heard this, but was a little curious about who came up with this idea.

"She is my younger sister who recently returned home. She has been in poor health since she was a child and was raised elsewhere. Now that she is older and in better health, I brought her back. However, she has been exposed to strange things since she was a child and has strange ideas, so she proposed this method to me."

If the emperor was willing to investigate, he would naturally know Chu'er's origins, so his words were vague.

The emperor didn't expect that the general's mansion had a daughter raised outside. He wondered if Gu Yunye gave birth to her outside.