The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 229 Xuanji Building

Su Xiaoman was relieved and chuckled, "Sir, don't be sad. With your ability, you can get up wherever you fall and make a thousand taels of silver another day."

Qin Zheng took out a ticket from his sleeve and waved it in front of Su Xiaoman.

Su Xiaoman's eyes widened at that moment, and her eyeballs moved along with the banknote until she finally saw the amount clearly.

"Sir, you are amazing! You can even do magic tricks. I asked for a thousand taels, and you actually made it happen."

Qin Zheng: "What the hell, this is given by Tian Lizheng."

Su Xiaoman reached out and grabbed it.

Qin Zheng slowed down.

Su Xiaoman was anxious: "Sir, I am the housekeeper. Besides, this is ill-gotten gains, you can't keep it for yourself."

Qin Zheng snorted coldly: "I can only give you nine hundred and ninety-five taels."

Su Xiaoman was stunned: "Why?"

Qin Zheng: "It's the hundredth day of Tian Lizheng's grandson's birthday, and I gave him five taels as a gift!"

“…” Su Xiaoman almost fell to the ground.

So this is how the five taels of silver were lost.

"They gave you a thousand taels, and you only gave them five taels?" Su Xiaoman couldn't believe it.

Qin Zheng's face was filled with pain. "Is five taels not enough? My Lord, you actually cheated others. When has anyone ever cheated you out of money?"

Su Xiaoman: “…”

That’s right, my lord is a big Pixiu!

Su Xiaoman immediately took out five taels of silver and handed it to Qin Zheng: "My poor sir, we are not angry. Xiaoman will make up for it for you."

Qin Zheng immediately smiled and took the five taels of silver.

Su Xiaoman took the opportunity to snatch the banknote.

Both of them were smiling at this moment, exactly the same!

"Sir, please eat the dumplings while they are hot." Su Xiaoman opened the lunch box.

Qin Zheng was shocked when he saw it.

"Xiao Man, you, are these dumplings?"

There was only one dumpling in the lunch box, but it was full.

Su Xiaoman chuckled and said, "It takes too much time to wrap them one by one. I was afraid that the adults would be hungry, so I thought of something clever and ingenious. What do you think? Am I smart?"

Looking at this big dumpling, Qin Zheng felt like crying but had no tears.

The piglet from before, no matter what, is still a dumpling.

This, this is simply a calf!

Qin Zheng had to pretend to be happy so as not to discourage the little girl's ambition!

Praise: "My Xiaoman is so smart!"

Su Xiaoman smiled happily, as expected, adults like big ones!

On this day, Qin Zheng attended the topping-out ceremony of the department store.

The construction site was filled with colorful flags and loud drums and gongs.

There were huge crowds of people watching.

It was the first time that people saw such a tall building.

A full ten floors!

The topping-out of the building marks the end of the project.

After that comes decoration, move-in and opening.

Empress Xia Mochu also came in person with a group of civil and military officials.

Although the building has not been renovated yet, its majestic height, magnificent momentum, and godlike construction speed have amazed Xia Mochu and others.

"Lord Qin, do we want to celebrate?" asked Taifu Wei Xuelin.

He has been cramming in the academy during this period. During his breaks, he gathered all the university scholars of the Imperial Academy to study Qin Zheng's calendar together.

Your Majesty is preparing to promote this nationwide, and before that, it must be foolproof. There cannot be even the slightest mistake.

Therefore, he never went to the Shao Shi Mansion to eat for free. Whenever he thought of the dishes there, his mouth would water.

I don’t want to miss such a good opportunity today.

Everyone looked at Qin Zheng.

It was noon now and they were indeed hungry.

Qin Zheng scratched his head. "Hehehe, according to custom, when a building is topped out, we have to slaughter pigs and sheep to celebrate. However, this project is extremely expensive, and our workers haven't even been paid yet. We don't have any money, so we can't entertain you all."

Everyone: "..."

He is really a stingy person. How much does a meal cost?

Xia Mochu smiled bitterly and was about to say, "Forget it."

However, Qin Zheng said again: "Your Majesty, this is the tallest building in Daqian. Please give it a name."

When the ministers heard this, they said, "That's right. Without a name, this tallest building is not perfect!"

Without waiting for Xia Mochu's consent, Qin Zheng had already ordered someone to bring pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

This is just an appetizer. Qin Zheng didn't want to miss any of the people who came today. They all had to leave their calligraphy.

When the time comes, hang it in the department store.

With so many adults around, who would dare to cause trouble in the department store?

Xia Mochu pondered for a moment, then picked up his pen and wrote: "Xuanji enters the sky, and the stars seem reachable. Yuheng shines on the imperial capital, and its brilliance surpasses the clouds."

After writing, he said, "Let's call her Xuanji!"

"What a poem!"

"Good word!"

“What a name!”

"Your Majesty's literary talent is even better than that of this Xuanji Tower!"

The ministers cheered!

The empress's calligraphy and literary talent are indeed very high.

The empress smiled widely.

"I've long heard that Lord Qin has outstanding literary talent. On such an auspicious day, how could Lord Qin not compose a poem?" Guo Pingxi suddenly said in a sarcastic tone.

Everyone looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng smiled calmly, then boldly picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote: "Yu Heng points to the vastness of heaven and earth, the Milky Way hangs upside down between Cuiwei. Heroes throughout the ages have fought wars, while Xuan Ji stands still, watching the world."

"Good calligraphy, good poem!" Wei Xuelin was the first to applaud.

"It's magnificent! It complements your majesty's poems and calligraphy! Lord Qin, can you write a whole poem?" Wei Xuelin was surprised.

In the past, Qin Zhengke could only compose half a poem.

Qin Zheng smiled faintly: "I've done too much, it's too tiring!"

Everyone: "..."

See what you can!

Xia Mochu couldn't help laughing. This guy, when people say you are fat, you gasp. He doesn't know how to be humble.

Qin Zheng suddenly looked at Guo Pingxi: "Master Guo, would you like to write a poem too?"

Guo Pingxi's expression changed slightly.

He just wanted to squeeze Qin Zheng.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zheng's poems are really good.

Guo Pingxi is not a rough man, he is also a cultured person.

Without hesitation, he walked over and wrote: "The emperor's grace will last through the ages, the Xuanji will illuminate the vast world. The vast mountains and rivers are here, and all the seas come to pay homage."

This poem praises the empress to the sky.

Who dares to say it’s not good.

A burst of applause!

Qin Zheng nodded secretly. This Guo Pingxi has good literary talent!

Yes, he is the Censor of the Privy Council after all.

Qin Zheng looked at Wei Xuelin and could see that he was itching to do something.

He took the initiative to say: "Please ask the Grand Master to write an inscription for this Xuanji Tower!"

The Grand Tutor was happy. Qin Zheng really understood me.

"I'll write one too!" He said, picking up his brush and dipping it in ink, he began to write: The Xuanji shines on the universe, the stars and the Big Dipper gleam in the sky. The nine heavens weave a brocade of clouds, the seven stars penetrate the sun.

Taifu Wei Xuelin was the greatest talent in the Daqian Dynasty, and this poem was indeed extraordinary.

Get everyone's applause.

"Haha, everyone, it's such an auspicious day, we should be happy and congratulate. You didn't come empty-handed, did you?" Qin Zheng suddenly asked.

Everyone shuddered.

Are you starting to scam money again?

But Qin Zheng suddenly changed the subject: "Don't worry, it's so tacky to accept money! You can leave your calligraphy as a gift!"

Everyone: "..."

You are so tacky!

But it doesn't cost any money.

Isn’t it just a few words?

Even those military generals, even if they are not good at writing, are not required to write poetry!

Their handwriting was also quite good. After all, writing memorials was not enough without good handwriting. If one’s cultural level was not good, one had to practice writing well.

So, they all left their calligraphy works.

Xia Mo Ning was confused and asked Qin Zheng secretly, "Master, why did you keep their calligraphy? What a waste of rice paper! That's top-quality rice paper. I don't believe they didn't have any silver on them!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Why does it feel like the princess is being dragged into this as well?

Qin Zheng finished explaining in a low voice, and Xia Mo was convinced. If you want to know how to trick someone, you have to learn from the master!

After the tour, the Empress led her group away. Before they had gone far, the screams of pigs and sheep could be heard from the construction site.

Everyone: "..."

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