"Charity does not control troops, righteousness does not manage finances, love does not do anything, good does not serve, good does not serve officials, Lu Yuanda, Sun Chuan, Liu Ning, there is no need to say much about this principle. Your impression of Long Zaiming is generalized, and he only set up two porridge sheds and two big pots outside the north gate, which is far from enough. Although Long Zaiming then retried some food from the mansion, more than half of the people did not get porridge and rice. It is better not to do this."

Zhu Cilang had no expression on his face and looked at Lu Yuanda, Sun Chuan and Liu Ning standing in front of him.

Lu Yuanda clasped his fists at Zhu Cixuan and spoke.

"Your Highness, this is how I think. Long Zaiming is a wealthy man in Huai'an and has the reputation of being a scholar. Since I want to give porridge, I will take out more food and set up a few more porridge sheds. In this way, all the people who go to the north gate will get porridge and rice. Long Zaiming also has good praise for him, and both sides are very happy."

Although Sun Chuan and Liu Ning did not speak, the expressions they showed clearly agreed with Lu Yuanda's statement.

Zhu Cilang shook his head slightly and looked at Xiang Zujiang beside him.

Xiang Zujiang hesitated for a moment, clasped his fists at Zhu Cilang and spoke.

"Your Highness, Caomin felt that Long Zaiming gave porridge rice at the North Gate today, and only set up two porridge sheds and two big pots. He was obviously not prepared enough. According to usual understanding, Long Zaiming was just doing it and had no intention of actually giving porridge."

"Caomin thought that Long Zaiming should have known that the Prince's Palace came to Huai'an Prefecture, so he thought that the act of serving porridge would attract the attention of His Highness the Prince, which was the main purpose."

"Long Zaiming is not a particularly stingy person. After hearing what Lord Lu said, Huai'an encountered famine several times, Long Zaiming took out some money and donated it. He also asked not to leave a name and remembered all the credits in the Governor's Office of the Cao Transport and the Huai'an Office."

Zhu Cilang nodded to Xiang Zujiang and looked at Lu Yuanda, Sun Chuan and Liu Ning.

"Xiang Zujiang said it well. Long Zaiming's move was nothing more than to attract Gu's attention and did not intend to actually serve the porridge."

"Long Zaiming can know that Gu is in the Mansion City, which is not simple. The news that Gu comes to Huai'an Mansion City is strictly confidential and no news is allowed to be leaked at will. Long Zaiming can know that it must have an extraordinary relationship with the people in the government."

"Xu Xiangyong, governor of the Governor's Office of the Cao Transport, said it very clearly. Long Zaiming is not a stingy person. Whenever Huai'an encounters a famine, Long Zaiming will take out a lot of money and grain to help the victims. He is unwilling to leave his name and write down his credit in the Governor's Office of the Cao Transport and the Huai'an Government Office. But this time he made his debut and set up two porridge sheds to serve porridge for the people. This is unreasonable."

"Long Zaiming has the reputation of being a juren. He did not enter the court to become an official. He thought about the business matters and controlled most of the Cao Gang, earning a lot of money. His ability was at least not bad."

"Long Zaiming this person is well versed in the way of merchants, and he will not get up early without profit."

"Long Zaiming donated money and grain without leaving his name, so who will this honor be? The Governor of the Cao Transport or the Prefect of Huai'an will leave his reputation to the government, and has been appreciated by the Governor of the Cao Transport and the Prefect of Huai'an. Let the small profits and big profits, and Long Zaiming can get more benefits."

"The same is true for the rice dumplings today, just to attract the attention of the orphans."

"Long Zaiming is a clear purpose in doing things. Although this is not a good thing, it will not be condemned."

"I don't know how much better it is than those who are bitches behind their backs and who are on the surface."

Xiang Zujiang, Lu Yuanda, Sun Chuan and Liu Ning all listened silently. They agreed with these words, but they didn't dare to say them. If these words were heard by the Donglin Party members, I don't know how many criticisms would be caused.

"Okay, Long Zaiming has attracted Gu's attention. Their purpose has been achieved. Gu Ming will go to Nanjing Prefecture City. There is not much to do today. Let's go to Long Zaiming's mansion to take a look..."

Before Zhu Cilang finished speaking, Lu Yuanda immediately spoke.

"Your Highness, you don't have to condescend to Long Zaiming's mansion..."

Zhu Cilang waved his hand.

"Lu Yuanda, Gu doesn't like that, you know that. You don't have to let Long Zaiming come to the post station. Just go there. Gu wants to see who this Long Zaiming is and what kind of abilities he has."

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The south of the city, the Long Mansion, the front yard room.

Long Zaiming paced back and forth, his face was not very good. He was serving porridge outside the North Gate today, and he was just pretending. He wanted to get the attention of the Crown Prince Zhu Cilang, but there was no widespread publicity. Who knew that the noise was so big that there were more than 10,000 people going to the North Gate, which was a situation that had never been before.

After preparing ten stones of rice, the final emergency increased ten stones, but many people still did not receive the porridge.

I was originally thinking about showing my face, but who knew I had exposed my butt.

Long Zaiming, who is accustomed to calculating and planning, this time it was a mistake, but it was such a critical miscalculation. Crown Prince Zhu Cilang must have known the situation and must have a bad impression of him, Long Zaiming.

With the reputation of a juren, he had several trials and tried. After repeated blows and sadness, Long Zaiming stopped taking the imperial examination in anger and started doing business. With his generous and calculating personality and ability, he gathered a lot of wealth in a short time. After having enough confidence, Long Zaiming turned his attention to the canal transportation and devoted almost all his energy to it.

The hard work was rewarded with great rewards. After controlling many Cao Gangs, Long Zaiming's wealth increased exponentially.

There must be something to show. In the eyes of scholars in Huai'an and even in Nanzhili, Long Zaiming is a person with a corrupt reputation. Even many people in the government almost forgot that Long Zaiming has the fame of a juren.

Long Zaiming didn't care about all this. As long as he could earn money and live a rich life, he would put the rest aside for the time being.

Of course, deep down, Long Zaiming's basis was lost. The Long family was a gentry family in Huai'an, and many of his ancestors passed the imperial examination and entered the court as officials. However, when Long Zaiming came to Long Zaiming, his family's reputation was affected because he was addicted to business, and he gradually had little say in the gentry family. If Long Zaiming had not had the reputation of being a juren, the Long family would have declined long ago.

Long Zaiming tried every means to make friends with officials from the Governor's Office of the Grain Transport and Huai'an Government. Sometimes he even spent a lot of money. On the surface, the effect was still good. At least he, Long Zaiming, had some say in the Governor's transportation, but the Governor and the Prefect did not even take him, a merchant with a reputation as a juren.

The Crown Prince Zhu Cixuan went to Nanjing to supervise the country and passed by Huai'an Prefecture City. Almost all the officials of the Cao Transport Governor's Office and Huai'an Prefecture Office knew about it. Most of the gentry families in Huai'an Prefecture City knew about it. Only then did he get the news.

Otherwise, the porridge service at the North Gate would not be so hasty.

This is a rare opportunity for Long Zaiming. If he can show his face in front of Zhu Cilang and get the attention of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he will have a chance to turn things around.

Long Zaiming has a very sharp sense of smell and his analytical ability is even more extraordinary. He instinctively felt that there must be not many people around the Crown Prince Zhu Cilang, and it is impossible to have much money and food. If he can cling to His Royal Highness and send a lot of money and food, he will definitely be valued by His Royal Highness.

This is the same as doing business. You have to rely on it when others have not yet made a full fortune, otherwise you will not be able to rely on it.

Long Zaiming not only has a keen sense of smell, but also has a great courage. He has been doing business all year round, which makes him have a different vision from ordinary scholars. It is more practical. Crown Prince Zhu Cilang is not an ordinary person and it is definitely difficult to get close to him. But in the end, he is also a human being, and he also has seven emotions and six desires, and he also needs someone to accompany him. Therefore, at this time, he must be at the forefront of the opportunity to approach.

Crown Prince Zhu Cilang probably wouldn't refuse if he reached out to the smiling person.

After walking for half an hour, Long Zaiming sat down dejectedly.

Seeing that the good opportunity was lost, it was unlikely to visit the crown prince Zhu Cilang. The porridge outside the north gate was not done well. Some gentry families in the city were already making fun of it, and a lot of discussions came to the mansion. At this time, they went to visit the city rashly, and it was not worth the loss.

The feeling of loss that has been hidden deep in my heart has emerged at this time, especially strong.

Long Zaiming looked at the books on the table. He rarely read these books. The three dogs couldn't read them. The eldest and the second brother had already separated and the third brother was still studying. He was fifteen years old and failed the county examination. It seemed that it was difficult to stand out in the imperial examination. Could it be that he still had to send him to the Imperial College to study?

The younger daughter of the relative, Long Xinlan, is smart and also likes to study, but unfortunately she is a girl.

He picked up the teacup on the table, and the tea inside was a little cold. An unknown anger came up. Long Zaiming threw the teacup to the ground fiercely...

When some of the sudden knocks on the door sounded, Long Zaiming spoke with anger on his face.

"I've had a rest, I'll talk about it tomorrow."

"Master, someone came to visit and said he came from Huai'an Station..."

Long Zaiming didn't react for a moment. The people who stayed at Huai'an Station must be from the government. Some of his own officials were also officials in the court in the same year, but most of them were fame of Jinshi. How could they look down on him as a juren, and it was even more impossible for them to come and visit him.

"I understand, butler, didn't you ask who they are?"

"Master, little, little dare not ask..."

Before the butler could finish his words, Long Zaiming's face suddenly turned pale. He stood up suddenly, quickly stepped forward and opened the door, looking at the butler who looked equally pale.

"What did you say? It was someone who came from Huai'an Station. Didn't they say what their identity was?"

The butler shook his head.

"Master, the young man didn't dare to speak..."

Long Zaiming was a little dazed and waved to the butler.
Chapter completed!