Chapter 347 Rumors from all directions
When Meng Changqing came back, he went into the study and checked the accounts he had sorted out before. After confirming that they were correct, he found Qi Renli and asked him to withdraw money from the treasury.
After Qi Renli weighed the money, sweat broke out on his head. He took off his sweat towel and wiped it while asking: "Do you want to take it all out and pay it back today?"
"It's already early." Meng Changqing said hard to him, "Has the money in the treasury been reconciled with the balance in the account?"
Qi Renli nodded, "There is nothing wrong. It's just that once the money is paid back, there won't be much left in the treasury. You told me before that you need to build the school before winter and build a new street. The money in the treasury Definitely not enough.
Otherwise, the money will still be delayed. ”
"I promised them to pay them back at this time. If I break my promise, I will be looked down upon by others as well." Meng Changqing said, "Besides, even with this money, it is not enough to build a new street. I have to find another way." .”
Every time Meng Changqing talks about not having enough money, Qi Renli doesn't dare to raise his head, and it's the same now.
Meng Changqing signed the account book and said to Fang He, who was helping behind him: "Call Bafang over."
After the carriage was ready and the money box was properly placed, Bafang had not yet arrived. Meng Changqing was about to find someone to urge him again when he saw Laicai walking quickly from the back door.
"Master." Laicai stood in front of Meng Changqing, "Bafang ran to the school to find Madam. I asked Fang He to go and look for me. It will probably take a while to arrive. If you have something urgent, I can handle it for you."
Meng Changqing thought that as long as she didn't deliver it in person, it would be the same for Bafang and Laicai, so he carefully handed over all the things he had sorted to Laicai, "Each package is marked with the name of each county. Please check the name." That's fine. If you encounter anyone who has any objections, just give them the account book to check.
If you still want to say there is a problem, just say that you have no right to handle it. If you want to talk back to me, remember to ask him to write down the difference. ”
Laicai was worried: "I don't show up often, and those yamen may not recognize me."
"You are my sworn brother. I am busy at the county government and can't get away, so I entrust you to do it. It is a great honor to all the county governments."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Lai Cai immediately went to lead the horse.
"Wait a minute, have you eaten?" Meng Changqing asked.
It seemed like Cai's expression told him that he hadn't had a chance to eat yet.
Meng Changqing: "You have to travel to several counties. Bring dry food and water, and be sure to pay attention to safety. I will send Zuo Datou and others in plainclothes to follow you." "Yes."
Just as Meng Changqing watched the money go away, Fang He also called Bafang out of the school.
Before Fang He called him, Bafang squatted next to Wenshi and was talking enthusiastically. He not only talked about what he had encountered in the state capital this morning, but also actively expressed his own opinions, "It's strange, there are things that even Mr. Futai didn't say." , Why did Mr. Sun tell the young master? I always feel that there is some conspiracy."
"What did the young master say?" Wen asked.
"The young master asked Wang Xun to investigate." Bafang guessed, "I guess the young master is not optimistic about this matter, otherwise he would not have designated Wang Xun to go."
"Since the young master has his own plan, then listen to her." Wen turned around and thanked Bafang for coming to tell her this matter. She also said that if anything happens in the future, as long as the young master has an idea, then Listen to the young master.
Bafang understood Wen's meaning. From now on, the young master would have the final say.
At this moment, Fang He called him in a suppressed voice from outside.
Bafang walked out along the wall quietly, "What's the matter?"
"Master Meng is looking for you. I don't know what's going on."
Bafang hurried to the Yamen. When he found Meng Changqing, he realized that the job that the young master originally wanted him to do fell to Laicai.
"I won't run around anymore." After reflection, Bafang promised Meng Changqing: "If I go out in the future, I will definitely ask you if everything is okay."
Meng Changqing, who was arranging his desk, raised his head and squinted at him, "You have time to stand there, why don't you come over and help me?"
The collection of grain and taxes this season has come to an end, and all relevant lists and records kept by the Yamen must be compiled into volumes and sealed.
Qi Ren was originally here to help, but his yamen servant came to report that there was a conflict between two merchants in the market, and he rushed to deal with it, leaving Meng Changqing alone to handle these things.
The yamen had to find two helpers to handle these trivial tasks. Bafang can't count on her, he's too impatient, and even Lai Cai won't be able to do it. He's too careful, and if she tries to do anything in the future, she might not be able to hide it from Lai Cai.
Meng Changqing thought to herself that she should have asked someone for help, but she always handled it by herself, so how could she have time to enjoy it?
How many leisurely days has she spent in Beishan County?