Chapter 426 - 420: Pass on the Message for Me
Let it be known, the outside world is in chaos, transportation is cut off, Zhao Zhongyu’s control over the Zhao Family has reduced to a minimum.
Now, he relies on the Zhao Family, and he relies on Zhao Hanzhang, Zhao Hanzhang is not afraid of falling out with him.
However, with Zhao Zhongyu’s cautious nature, he wouldn’t openly fall out with her, moreover, he remembers the clan principles firmly.
Although Zhao Changyu and him are not on good terms as brothers, he’s been trained well and has the basic vision and knowledge.
Zhao Hanzhang is not afraid of rumors spreading now, in fact, she’s afraid they won’t spread, so she actively lets the wind blow more fiercely.
Within two days, rumors of Zhao Changyu leaving a huge treasure for Zhao Hanzhang spread across Ru Nan County to all directions.
Some scoffed upon hearing, thinking it was a rumor, but some chose to believe and immediately took action, those with resources knew Zhao Hanzhang lacked grain and cloth, when else would they earn from her?
Apart from grain and cloth, how could the Inspector not have an appreciation for elegant clothing and fine porcelain, without a refined taste?
Thus, other goods were prepared.
Those without anything set off as bare individuals, Zhao Hanzhang also lacks manpower now, they decided to seek her out and offer themselves to her.
Zhao Hanzhang let the wind blow, allowing all people and goods to converge towards Yu State, Ru Nan County, however, what to buy and use was hers to decide.
With so many people and families in Yu State, is it possible these things can’t be sold?
Wouldn’t these wealthy individuals from Yu State spend the money they earned from her?
Zhao Hanzhang let the Glass Workshop in Shangcai and Xiping craft even more exquisite glass, even letting Hu Jin from the bookstore create a specially beautiful edition of "Thousand Character Classic", waiting for those people to arrive at the Treasure Pavilion.
Fu Tinghan did not linger in Wu Castle, he immediately chose a place in Xiping County as the pharmacy.
This is the Zhao Family’s territory, it’s much quicker to find people here than in Chen County, within a day, Uncle Ming sent him three doctors and ten apprentices who studied medicine.
Since Xiping has a Glass Workshop, the needed glass products were quickly made and sent over, after all, previously when Chen County requested Shangcai’s Glass Workshop to produce, Xiping also followed suit, some were kept at that time, now they quickly made a few more sets with proficiency.
They even, at Zhao Hanzhang’s request, made large transparent glass panes, and installed them in window frames after crafting the frames accordingly.
The craftsmen from the Glass Workshop, who came to measure and install, looked stunned, "This... this is too extravagant."
Zhao Hanzhang turned around, tried opening the glass window, feeling it was acceptable, she then said to Fu Tinghan, "We can only use wooden frames for now, aluminum is hard to come by, the seal isn’t very good now, just make do."
Fu Tinghan replied, "It’s good enough, at least it keeps the cold out more than open windows."
Fu Tinghan didn’t expect her to remember such small matters, given how busy she was recently, reciprocating kindness, Fu Tinghan lowered his gaze in thought for a moment before saying, "Jin people love luxury, perhaps building a glass conservatory and decorating some rooms with glass windows for them to see could attract some spending."
Rumors outside are spreading like wildfire, saying Zhao Hanzhang became as wealthy as a nation after acquiring Zhao Changyu’s fortune, lacking nothing but money now.
But people know their own matters, Fu Tinghan and Ji Yuan both know the money in their hands isn’t that much, in order to gather more resources, they must expand sources and keep the economy lively with inflow and outflow.
However, Zhao Changyu’s treasure did give them significant confidence, even when grain is precious now, this money is enough to settle the first batch and even subsequent supplies.
Ji Yuan and Zhao Ming joined forces to press the prices down, whether it’s for earning or to gain favor with the new Inspector Zhao Hanzhang, everyone overlooked the details, selling goods to Zhao Hanzhang at a reasonably happy price.
All are pleased.
Not all supplies were sent to Xiping, rather, the parties negotiated prices here, Zhao Hanzhang paid a deposit and arranged locations to deliver the supplies, payment made upon arrival.
The hardest-hit areas are still north of Ru Nan, so most supplies were ordered to be sent there, with a few to Southern Nanyang Country below Ru Nan.
Due to the Xiongnu invasion, a large number of people from northern Yu State fled to Ru Nan County and Southern Nanyang Country for safety, so both counties needed some aid.
Recently the officials under Zhao Hanzhang at the State Mansion, and those led by Zhao Ming at the County Mansion have been very busy due to counting purchased supplies and allocating them.
The specifics of allocation, and the personnel dispatched for supervision, required a large deployment of manpower.
Even Fu Tinghan came out to help with the accounting.
Zhao Ming watched as Fu Tinghan, in less than an hour, calculated what the secretarial staff struggled with for two days without clarity, speechless for a moment.
Fu Tinghan calmly handed the finished forms to the secretary, "The calculation method has a pattern, I’ve listed it for you, when buying grain next time, just substitute the data into it."
The seventh-grade secretary glanced at the separately listed calculation methods, recognizing some symbols that are often used by students in school, actually it’s just division.
He didn’t know why it divided by three, but judging by the Prefectural Governor’s reaction, Mr. Fu’s calculation should be correct, fine, he’ll calculate like this from now on.
After finishing his task, Fu Tinghan stood up and bid farewell to Zhao Ming.
Zhao Ming stopped him and asked, "Is Hanzhang planning to use someone to inspect the counties?"
Fu Tinghan halted his steps and asked, "Uncle Ming, do you have a suitable candidate?"
Zhao Ming directly replied, "She herself is the most suitable."
He said, "Though her military merits are evident, the local aristocratic families haven’t seen her in person, to have absolute control over Yu State, it’s not enough just to establish prestige before military leaders."
He said, "I know she wants to use Ji Yuan, to state an intention of elevating humble scholars, but her reputation isn’t enough yet, this is hasty."
Zhao Ming’s expression became stern, "To kill someone, one must kill at the critical point."
Fu Tinghan was momentarily stunned before responding, "I will relay this to her."
Zhao Ming’s expression eased, he nodded warmly, then turned and left.
Beside him, Chang Ning, who just came to take over work, listened the whole time, couldn’t help but frown.
As Fu Tinghan walked away, he hurriedly signed the documents and chased after him, "Master Fu, Master Fu..."
Fu Tinghan stopped and turned around when he heard the call.
Chang Ning caught up, saluted then asked, "Is Master Fu going to advise the lady to personally inspect the counties?"
Fu Tinghan replied, "She’ll make her own decision, I’m just conveying the message."