C17 For the Sake of the People

"Then why did you come to find me?"

Ling Yun asked.

Hee Zhang thought for a moment and said, "Actually, this trip was made because of that grievance." He paused for a moment before continuing, "I beg of Young Master Ling to help."

Ling Yun truly wanted to solve the problem of Old House of Dongcheng, but because he was weak, if he wanted to suppress his grievances, he could only look for another method. However, there were still a lot of things he had to pay attention to, and it was not something that could be solved just like that.

Ling Yun was silent for a moment, then continued: "To be honest, Lord He, I intend to buy the Old House of Dongcheng, so I have to settle the problems inside, even if Lord does not come, I will do it."

He probably knew that the reason Hee Zhang treated him so well was because of his husband, but he was very disappointing his teacher, so he couldn't use his teacher's favor. What he wanted, he had to fight for it himself.

"You want the Old House of Dongcheng?" Hee Zhang was a little surprised. With the current condition of the Old House of Dongcheng, no one would want what they had. Even if they could solve the problem there, the price they had to pay was not something that ordinary people could bear.

I see that there are a lot of beggars in Liang City, and among them are many kids, I want to open a private school to teach them how to read and write, "the recommendation requires the consent of Hee Zhang, so we can start with Hee Zhang," Also, I also have arrangements for the other people, the Liang City is like spring all year round, there are a lot of people coming and going, so we can open a hotel and use the local specialty dishes as a signboard. This way, we can either raise the taxes on Liang City or do things for those beggars.

It was not that he did not know about the beggars in the city, nor did he not request for the rich families in the city to help, but they would all turn back into their original appearances in a few days. When those beggars came to the rich families, there were some steals that made them no longer willing to help them, and most of the beggars were lazy people who could eat three meals to their heart's content.

However, since Ling Yun was Mr. Meng's direct disciple, Hee Zhang didn't mind going with the flow and doing a good deed. If he let Ling Yun succeed, then his own political achievements would also be increased.

Who would be willing to see the people within their borders suffer?

Ling Yun said this because he hoped to buy the house at a low price before thinking of a solution. The east gate of the city was coincidentally the closest road to the sea, and its position was pretty good. If it could solve the problem of Old House of Dongcheng, then that place would become a golden location.

"Since that's the case, I might as well say that although the Old House of Dongcheng has been idle for many years, and is rather desolate, but the location is extremely good. According to the prices of previous years, the property of each house would be around three thousand silvers, and the mansions in that area were already registered a long time ago, a total of twelve big mansions, a total of thirty-six thousand silvers, and there are even some small private residences, and there are even twenty of them, and according to the price of six hundred silvers per house, it's still a total of twelve thousand silvers, a total of forty-eight thousand silvers, two hundred silvers."

"Four thousand eight hundred taels of gold." The corner of Ling Yun's mouth slightly curled up as he teased, "Lord He's really good at counting."

He looked at Ling Yun and saw him lowering his head, thinking about something. After a long while, Ling Yun said, "According to the previous price, Lord He is right, but he has been idle for many years. Now, it has become the most desolate part of the city, so this price is not appropriate."

"Besides, I am willing to shoulder the responsibility of this case and solve the problem. As the mayor of this city, should Lord give me, a kind person, some rewards? For example, giving out one or two houses as a reward, I will definitely be very willing."

I do not know if it is possible for me to sign an agreement with the time limit of one year. During this year, due to my handling of the entire Old House of Dongcheng, seventy percent of the workmanship will be handed over to the Liang City Treasury, and the remaining thirty percent I need to use privately to support the others. "" Yes, Sir.

Once Ling Yun had his own plan, he would be linked together, making it impossible for others to find anything wrong with his plan, "I only have five hundred gold on hand right now, so the current price of Old House of Dongcheng s should be between three hundred and four hundred gold coins. I can calculate it by using three hundred and fifty-two gold coins, so twelve big houses should be three thousand seven hundred gold coins, which is three hundred and seventy gold coins.

The corner of Hee Zhang's mouth slightly twitched. Although he was Mr. Meng's disciple, his ability to haggle prices was nothing like Mr. Meng's. He was able to push down more than 3000 gold coins in one breath.

Ling Yun looked at Hee Zhang's expression and said with a smile, "Sir, you don't have to make things difficult for me. The previous agreement is still the same, and within a year, I will collect taxes on certain industries under my command, and after a year, if the original price cannot reach the original price of the house, you can recycle everything. If Ling Yun is unable to make the area of the eastern part of the city return to its former glory, then the original price will be two taels of silver and Ling Yun will double the compensation."

"Since you say that you have no money, how can you compensate me double? Hee Zhang sighed and looked at the young man in front of him. After all, he was the direct disciple of Mr. Meng, and in terms of trust, Hee Zhang still believed in him, "I can promise you that no matter what happens from now on, I will ask the young master to wash away the seven ghosts in the house."

"Of course," Ling Yun's eyes flashed, "Since Master knows so much about the matter from start to finish, and you saw me yesterday at Old House of Dongcheng, is it possible that you have some understanding of the vengeful spirits in the house?"

After taking office, Hee Zhang had always wanted to return the seven girls' innocence. However, due to his lack of ability, he had no other choice but to temporarily let them live in the house and not hurt the people in the city. After being together for so many years, they were somewhat familiar with each other.

"You should be familiar with it. Why did Young Master Ling say that?" Hee Zhang asked.

If his own method was useless, he could still escape. Moreover, the seven girls were implicated by the Wu Steel Manor, so even if Ling Yun had to get rid of them, he wouldn't be able to do anything. "There's a joke that a scholar's mouth is full of logic, I hope the lord can help me talk to them for a while. I want to talk to them." Ling Yun said solemnly. He had a grudge in his heart, there should be a grudge that could be avenged.

Since Mister wants me to teach people how to be kind, since enemies are evil, then let them come and report. I am just following the flow, and the principles of the world require blood to be explained, otherwise, those who listen will have a short memory, and those who do will only do superficial work.

"Sure."

Hee Zhang knew Mr. Ling Yun's identity and had high hopes for him. If he could really solve the problem with his words, then it would be the best choice.

The grandson of the military saint said in the "Military Law": the army to conquer, followed by the cut down of the soldiers.

"When do we leave?" Hee Zhang asked.

Ling Yun tapped on the table with his slender fingers and closed his eyes in thought, "The sooner the better."

Hee Zhang thought Ling Yun wanted to understand the sentiment and reason behind his actions.

Ling Yun, on the other hand, was thinking about how to benefit from it and how to benefit from it.

The knowledge of meritorious service was one of the lowest in the Confucian school. The Confucian Scholars despised meritorious service, but most of them were just sitting there, wearing the luxurious robe of a sage. They were sitting there with their most disdainful actions, so what was the use of reading a book like this?

His knowledge was also high, his actions second, and his heart was the lowest.

However, the art of meritorious service was extremely useful.

"Then let's go tonight?"

Hee Zhang asked.

Ling Yun nodded and took a sip of tea, "Sure."

After sending Hee Zhang off, Ling Yun held his chin as he pondered in the room. Ling Yun was aware of Hee Zhang's kindness. The Ji Dynasty was extremely famous in the world of the nine prefectures, and had the same status as the Heaven Realm Immortal Baiyujing.

However, it was impossible for an ordinary lecturer to make Hee Zhang have such a great reputation and have such a distinguished status like a gentleman from the Confucian School. "Mr. Meng, Meng Ren!"

Ling Yun suddenly opened his eyes wide, "Could it be that mister …"

He then quickly rejected the idea. How could Teacher Wang be that person? This was simply too inconceivable. If so, wouldn't that mean he had ascended to the heavens in a single leap?

This status was definitely worthy of respect, but it was also a type of restriction. One had to consider everything and act accordingly, "Mister is indeed mister, why are you thinking so much?"

Ling Yun thought.

It was almost nightfall, Ling Yun and Hee Zhang went to the old house together. He had a wooden sword at his waist, a wine pot at his left, and a string of candied fruits in his hands. He looked even more relaxed than Hee Zhang as he walked and ate, "How old is Young Master Ling this year?"

Ling Yun was stunned and said awkwardly, "16 years old, this sweet gourd is delicious, but I'm not sick of it."

Hee Zhang chuckled. It seemed like that person also had a strange hobby. However, this was just a rumor and he had never seen it with his own eyes.

After eating a bunch of candied fruits, Ling Yun arrived at the old house. The seven girls were sitting in the old pavilion, quietly waiting for Ling Yun's arrival.

"I've offended you last time, please forgive me, Young Master Ling."

The woman in red said.

Ling Yun nodded slightly and said gently, "It's alright." He turned his head to look at Hee Zhang. "Later on, I will talk to you. Please forgive me for a little bit."

Hee Zhang nodded and once again reminded them, "He has no ill intentions towards you and has already known the whole matter. He also wants to avenge you."

"Thank you, milord."

The woman in red made a blessing.

After Hee Zhang left, Ling Yun shivered and ate a candied fruit. He did not speak and neither did the woman in red. Both of them stared at each other calmly.

After finishing the second string of candied fruits, Ling Yun stood up, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and bowed deeply to the seven women. "Prince Ling's adopted son, Ling Yun, of Prince Ling's House, apologizes to the girls on behalf of Prince Ling's House."

"The foster son of Prince Ling?" After the woman in red heard this name, she was shocked. She reached out to grab Ling Yun's neck and lifted him up as she yelled, "You're Prince Ling's foster son, and you're actually still alive!"

As a rich businessman's wife, how could she not know Prince Ling's character? She had met Prince Ling once in her early years. At that time, she felt that the men in this world should be like Prince Ling.

However, all of Prince Ling's family's elders and children were executed. When did Prince Ling's foster son appear again?

However, Hee Zhang was a just and kind person, and he did not lack in intelligence. He would definitely not attract an evil person. Looking at Ling Yun's calm eyes, the lady in red felt a chill in her heart for some reason.

There are some things that you do not need to know. If it were not for Lord Hee Zhang personally speaking about your matters, I would not have revealed my identity so rashly, "Ling Yun's expression was calm, and his eyes were deep as he continued," Since you all died because of the Wu Steel Manor, and since I am the foster son of Prince Ling, I should naturally take revenge for you all.