Chapter 1132: Sun Shan is not touched
After the rich businessman left, the local gentry came in groups to pay a visit.
Sun Shan: ......
The purpose of the local gentry and wealthy businessmen was the same. They also came for the students from Yuanlu to come to Chenzhou Prefecture to take part in the college entrance examination, and they offered donations.
Sun Shan: ...
What could he do? He had to accept it.
The wealthy merchants must take it, and the local gentry must also take it, and there should be no favoritism.
After seeing off the local squire, Sun Shan had two more boxes in his hands.
Gui Ge'er quietly watched the guest disappear from his back, then hurried over and asked, "Brother Shan, take a look, how much money did they donate?"
Emma, the rich people in Yuanlu County are really rich. They will donate money voluntarily even without being asked for.
Oh, what a kind heart.
Sun Shan opened the box sent by the wealthy merchants and looked at it with wide eyes. Oh, there were 200 taels of silver, which was quite a lot of money.
Gui Ge'er's eyes sparkled and he said, "Brother Shan, that's a lot of money. Emma, merchants really make money."
Ten wealthy businessmen came and each donated 20 taels, which would amount to 200 taels. Emma, you are so generous, I am really envious.
Gui Ge'er continued to urge: "Brother Shan, open the other box quickly."
The wealthy merchants and the native gentry overlapped and intersected with each other, but also separated from each other. So they acted separately, you gave yours, I gave mine.
Sun Shan continued to open another box, wow, there were only 100 taels, half less than the rich merchants.
Gui Ge'er said uncomfortably: "Brother Shan, you only donated 100 taels. Oh my god, it seems that merchants are the richest."
At this moment, Gui Ge'er wished that Sun Shan would go into business, then their Sun family would surely live a luxurious life, wear gold and silver, and become the richest family in Huangyang County.
Sun Shan smiled and said, "300 taels is already very good. What else do you want? We should not be too greedy."
This was a complete unexpected gain, and I didn't expect to receive donations.
Sun Shan looked at the detailed catalogue, which clearly showed who donated how much.
Gui Ge'er asked cheerfully, "Brother Shan, I'm just talking, don't take it seriously. I'm very satisfied to receive so much money."
Sun Shan chuckled, tapped Gui Ge'er's head and said, "This is not your money, what are you satisfied with?"
After a pause, he added: "Of course it's not my money."
Things like money should not be kept in your hands, let alone for a long time.
What if you keep it and put it in your pocket involuntarily?
So Sun Shan quickly summoned the important leaders of the government office. One must be open and aboveboard in doing things and bringing everything out to the public will definitely reduce the possibility of being tricked.
Sun Shan pointed at the two boxes and said, "The college entrance examination is not far away. The people of Yuanlu are very concerned about the students. Just now, many people came and expressed their willingness to do their best to help the students of Yuanlu go to Chenzhou Prefecture."
After that, Sun Shan handed the donation list to County Magistrate Wang and said, "Take a look. This time, a total of 300 taels were donated."
Pointing to the donation post, he said, "The names of the donors are on it. I was very moved when I saw it. Many people in Yuanlu care about our students very much."
County Magistrate Wang paused when he saw the name of the donor.
Uh----everyone is so familiar, I know everyone.
Aren’t these the rich people in the city?
I looked at another list and it was still very familiar. These were the so-called "prominent families" in the city. I didn't expect them to come out and donate.
County Magistrate Wang handed the list to Chief Secretary Wu and glanced at Sun Shan secretly: This Sun Shan is really amazing. He even made some prominent people in Yuanlu come to his door to donate money in person.
Tsk tsk---this county magistrate is not simple.
When County Magistrate Wang thought of this, he couldn't help but fall into distress.
The arrival of a capable boss would definitely be a disaster for him.
The top leader and the second-in-command often fight for power. County Magistrate Wang has worked in the county government for many years and is a local. Although he is confident that he can defeat Sun Shan, he does not want to end up hurting the enemy by a thousand and losing eight hundred of his own.
It would be best if everyone gets along well and makes money together.
County Magistrate Wang prepared to secretly write a letter and ask his escort to take it to his aunt in Chenzhou Prefecture.
My eldest aunt is the smartest one in the family.
And last time I asked my aunt to help me find out Sun Shan’s specific background, she should have some information. This time I must ask Xingyazi to find out after the examination.
Wu Zhubo was also surprised that wealthy businessmen and local gentry actually donated money.
Isn't this just a normal college entrance examination? Why did someone donate money?
Wu Zhubo secretly took a peek at Sun Shan.
Emma, what method did Lord Sun use to get these misers to donate money?
Normally it is difficult to get them to donate some money to repair the road, but now they are donating so much money. Emma, the world is changing too fast, and he can't adapt.
After Wu Zhubo finished reading it, he passed it to the next person.
Soon, everyone in the yamen knew that the yamen had received a large donation of 300 taels.
County Magistrate Wang said cautiously, "Sir, is this money donated to the students who are coming to Chenzhou Prefecture this time?"
There are 50 students going to Chenzhou Prefecture this time. If they divide the money, each of them can get 6 taels.
Emma, if this money is distributed, it can almost cover the cost of this college entrance examination. The travel expenses are free, the accommodation is free, and with another 6 taels, the food expenses are solved.
The most you have to pay for the exam is the registration fee and insurance premium.
This time, even the most difficult students will have a chance to enter the examination room.
Sun Shan nodded seriously and said, "Yes."
Then he said, "Our Yuanlu people are honest and kind, and there are many kind people. Many prestigious and wealthy people couldn't bear to see our Yuanlu students miss the college entrance examination because of their lack of money, so they offered to donate. Alas, I really couldn't bear to disappoint them, so I accepted them one by one."
After a pause, he looked at his subordinates and said, "Of course, the students are very grateful to you. You provide accommodation and vehicles so that the students don't have to worry about anything. We Yuanlu people should be like a twisted hemp rope, tightly twisted together. If you are good, I am good, and everyone is good."
A group of officials: ...
In fact, they don't want to be together! They don't want to donate.
All of this is because of Sun Shan, forcing them to sacrifice their small self for the sake of the greater good!
A group of officials said very falsely: "Sir, the students should be most grateful to you. Under your rule, Yuanlu will definitely get better and better, and there will definitely be a taste of light."
As usual, Sun Shan and the officials flattered each other for a while.
Sun Shan changed the subject and said, "County Magistrate Wang, Chief Secretary Wu, I'd like you to hand over this money to Instructor Deng. I have only one request: that it be used for the students. As for how to use it, it's all up to Instructor Deng."
After a pause, he added: "We must also let the students know who the donors are so that they can thank the donors properly."
County Magistrate Wang and Chief Secretary Wu: .....
They looked at each other in bewilderment, as they had not expected that Sun Shan would become a hands-off manager and hand the work directly over to Instructor Deng.
This is to avoid getting involved in anything and not let others catch hold of it.
He is indeed a smart and cunning official.
What could County Magistrate Wang and Chief Secretary Wu say? They had no choice but to obey the order and hand the money over to Instructor Deng.