The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 631

The man was stunned for a moment when he heard Xu Tian's words.

A deal? He had never made any deal with any adult before.

Xu Tian then took out a pen and paper and wrote some words on it.

The local gentry glanced at the handwriting and was taken aback.

Then he frowned.

"Sir, is this?"

He seemed somewhat puzzled.

"This is a contract I wrote down. As long as you sign it, the ceremony will be complete."

The local gentry realized that the man before them was an official of the imperial court, whose word was law.

Naturally, they wouldn't dare to feign helplessness.

"Are you really Lord Xu from the Academy of Construction?"

He still had some doubts about the identity of the person in front of him.

Xu Tian nodded.

"How about it?"

The local gentry nodded.

"I'm willing, but..."

"Don't worry! As long as you sign it, I'll take care of the other local gentry."

Upon hearing Xu Tian's words, the local gentry immediately signed the document.

He looked as if he was afraid someone else would sign before him.

Xu Tian smiled faintly.

Once all the local gentry had signed,

Several local gentry gathered together, waiting for them to sort out this so-called contract.

One of the local gentry immediately screamed.

"Why do I have this feeling that we've been tricked by Xu Tian?"

After he finished speaking, the other local gentry seemed to realize that something was wrong.

These local gentry were all complaining bitterly.

You have to understand that all that money they earned was hard-earned.

They were about to release them all at once, and Xu Tian promised them high interest.

But how could they dare to charge exorbitant interest rates on this money?

Only now have they come to their senses.

If they really charge exorbitant interest on the money Xu Tian borrowed, that would be a serious crime.

Xu Tian wanted to borrow the money first and then repay it after the disaster relief funds were traced.

After receiving the money, Xu Tian immediately distributed it all.

After each of the lower-level staff received their payment, they were able to work smoothly and quickly to finish the project.

Meanwhile, the prime minister learned that Xu Tian's progress was going smoothly.

He was so angry that he flew into a rage.

"How did you manage to make things go so smoothly? What did I tell you? What were your solemn promises back then?"

He smashed the teacup on the table with a slap.

He shouted, "A bunch of useless bastards! What have I been doing all that money I give you every year? Are you just being kept for nothing?"

"Fifth brother, take the order to the county magistrate and tell him to treat Xu Tian well. We must not let him get away with this too easily."

Upon hearing the prime minister's order, the subordinate went out.

The county magistrate received a carrier pigeon from the prime minister.

The text above is very simple: "Make trouble for Xu Tian."

The county magistrate was ordered to go find Xu Tian immediately.

At this time, Xu Tian was in the disaster area.

All the projects were scheduled for a very tight timeframe.

These foremen also worked very hard.

Seeing this adult busy running around.

They dared not slack off.

The magistrate immediately sought out Xu Tian.

Not only did he refuse to give Xu Tian disaster relief funds, he also made Xu Tian find a way to deal with the disaster victims who had fled here.

"Isn't Lord Xu known for having many ideas? It seems this matter can only be handled by you."

He looked at Xu Tian, ​​who, even within the imperial court, held no real authority.

Let alone when you get to his county government office.

Even an imperial envoy wielding the imperial sword is nothing but a fart to him.

Upon hearing the magistrate's words, Xu Tian then led his guards to inspect the area outside the city.

When he saw this scene outside the city, he was instantly stunned.

He found that the disaster victims were in large groups.

Moreover, those elderly people and children all looked like they were on the verge of death from hunger.