eurekapd Chapter 539 Plan
Chapter 539 Plan
That day, Mei Sheng had heard that Prince Yi had arrived in Beiji and was preparing to dock at the pier and find an inn to stay the night.
Who would have thought that there would be strong winds and waves on the river, and several docks were temporarily closed, leaving many ships stuck on the river and unable to dock.
I heard that it was because of the troubles caused by the promulgation of the "Three Immoral Taxes" that the boatmen discussed finding a small dock to hide. If they were still subject to the messy "head tax" and other taxes from the court, it would not be worth it.
As a result, while the boatman was hiding, Mei Sheng saw a large ship coming from the side, and Prince Yi Fengming was standing next to the side of the ship at the stern.
At first Mei Sheng thought he was dazzled or dreaming.
As soon as Prince Yi was pushed into the water, he quickly asked the boatman to rush over, and he was even more certain after he pulled him out.
As for Gao Yuan and his crew, their boat was chasing after them. The boatmen were scared and rowed away desperately.
Mei Sheng didn't care about anything else as long as he could escape and meet Prince Yi again.
Of course, Mei Sheng had his own selfish motives behind this, so he couldn't tell Zhou Chang everything.
Zhou Chang could never have imagined that the "three immoral taxes" would indirectly save his life.
Mei Sheng, on the other hand, had only met him by coincidence, and he did not want Mei Sheng to always mention his life-saving grace: "You saved my life this time, so even if there was anything in the past, we are even now, and there is no need to mention it again in the future."
Mei Sheng's eyelashes trembled. Although he didn't say anything, his pitiful look was really touching.
Zhou Chang couldn't help but think for him: "Jincaosi is not a good place either. It's not suitable for you. If you become an official, whether in the court or in the local area, you will inevitably meet those dirty and filthy people. Although there is a saying that 'out of the mud but not stained, washing in the water but not coquettish', but people are not as good as lotus after all. People like you who are flawless are the easiest to be stained by others..."
These words undoubtedly stirred Mei Sheng's thoughts, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Zhou Chang thought he had said something wrong: "Ah, I'm not saying you don't have the ability to be an official, nor am I not suitable, it's just that it's not easy to find a suitable position, let me think about it carefully."
Mei Sheng looks too clean and weak, as if he is easy to be bullied. He is not suitable for the corrupt officialdom at all.
"No, Meisheng doesn't want to be an official." Meisheng said softly, "Meisheng can read and write. If I can...if I can stay with His Highness..."
Zhou Chang slapped his thigh and said, "Yes, your personality is most suitable for teaching, quiet and innocent. Mr. Zhong has opened an orphanage and a shelter, and he can open a library in the future to let those orphans, whether boys or girls, have books to read. By the way, where are you from?"
"Luozhou." Mei Sheng couldn't finish his words.
"Luozhou should be south of Peishui, right? That means people are from the south, which is even better. If you are interested, you can become a teacher in the academy opened by Mr. Zhong in the future. What do you think?" Zhou Chang was thinking about arranging a place for Meisheng to go, as a way of repaying him for saving him.
Mei Sheng lowered his head and said nothing.
Being a teacher in ancient times was not an easy job.
Zhou Chang thought he was unwilling, so he advised: "Of course, I can't guarantee anything now, but even though it is a public welfare academy, we can't treat the teachers and students inside unfairly. If you go, your salary will not be less, at least it will be enough to support your family and maintain your daily livelihood. After all, that is also my original intention and ideal, to let everyone have food to eat, clothes to wear, and books to read..."
"Your Highness, are you planning to open a college?" Mei Sheng finally became interested.
"Of course." Prince Yi Fengming's wish is now naturally Zhou Chang's wish. "Although being a teacher is definitely not as good as being an official, as the saying goes, 'one becomes an official just for money', but I can also promise you that I will not treat you unfairly."
Meisheng's eyes lit up: "As long as it is your highness's wish, Meisheng is willing to do it. I'm just afraid that Meisheng is not talented enough and I don't know if I can do it when the time comes."
"It's good that you are willing, but don't be too happy too soon." The construction of the academy has not even started yet, and Zhou Chang doesn't know how Zhong Yu will arrange it. "When we return to Jindu, everything will be up to Mr. Zhong. Just follow Mr. Zhong's arrangements when the time comes."
"Okay..." Mei Sheng heard Zhou Chang say that he was going to take him back to Jindu, and he was immediately happy. "Your Highness has said so many things, and you just took the medicine, do you want to lie down and rest for a while?"
"Oh, okay..." Zhou Chang was also a little tired, but he remembered the reason why he was looking for clothes just now, "By the way, you have to help me pass on a message. You know 'Long Yuyuan Family', right?"
"Yes..." Mei Sheng's bright eyes suddenly dimmed, "Long Yuyuan's business and stores are all over the world, why did you suddenly mention it?"
"The Yuan family has a mansion in Beiji City..." Zhou Chang was unfamiliar with the place, so the first person he thought of was Yuan Qi. "Oh, yes, I don't know if this place is far from Beiji City. Maybe you can go find their business or store nearby and ask the clerk there to pass a message to Miss Yuan, telling her that I'm here. I guess she will get the news and come to pick me up."
Mei Sheng hesitated a little: "Your Highness wants to summon someone, why doesn't he go to the local government office and ask them to come and pick him up?"
When asked this question, Zhou Chang thought of the government.
But neither she nor Prince Yi Fengming believed in those guys, and they didn't even dare to count on any of the people from the Jin Caosi they brought along. They just asked the people from the Jin Caosi to track and inspect the implementation of the "three taxes", but they were either confused and confused, or they were arrogant and domineering, and they took advantage of the power of others.
Although this did play a "big role" in "reverse" propaganda. Good news spreads far and wide, but bad news spreads a thousand miles. This made more people know about the "three taxes", but also made more people curse Prince Yi behind his back.
Zhou Chang's body had not yet recovered, and he had a special status, so he should not trust others easily. Therefore, he said, "People in the government are always unreliable. Besides, I don't have any tokens except this jade pendant. How can people in the government believe who I am?"
As he spoke, he could not help but touch the jade pendant in his arms, and of course, the person he was thinking of was still that person.
Mei Sheng's eyelashes fluttered: "Mei Sheng has not had time to tell the young master, it seems that the young master has found the jade pendant under the pillow. The young master treasures this jade pendant so much that he has been holding it tightly after falling into the water and fainting. Who is the important person who gave it to you?"
"Ah, yes..." Zhou Chang didn't want to say much about the jade pendant, and just smiled at Mei Sheng, "Thank you for keeping this jade pendant for me."