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Text Chapter 600: [Visiting to ask for money]

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    Li Chengqian took the tea served by a civil servant, took a sip, and then answered.  .

    "He gave me an order and asked me to equip him with a batch of bicycles. You know, these bicycles are something I invented. They are two-wheeled and can walk. They need to be equipped on the police dog team."

    The Minister of Civil Affairs nodded his head as if he understood.

    Li Chengqian continued: "But after he gave me the order, he didn't give me the money. I waited for several days, but he kept delaying, so I approached him and he said, the money is with you."

    "Huh?" The Minister of Civil Affairs was surprised.

    He looked at Qu Tushou.

    Qu Tushou also nodded, not knowing whether it meant that this was what he told Li Chengqian, or whether he was sure that his money was with the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

    The Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs did not dare to offend the prince, so he dared to drag Qu Tushou, the new prince, out of his money, so he could not let the prince misunderstand.

    "Your Highness, this order from Duke Jiang should come from Duke Jiang, not from the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"

    The Minister of Civil Affairs said.

    Qu Tushou spoke up and said: "Your Majesty allowed me to serve as the police dog bureau commander and gave me the money to establish the police dog bureau. The money has not been distributed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so naturally the money is in the Ministry of Civil Affairs."

    Li Chengqian nodded and said, "That's right. So I just brought Qu Tushou to come to you!"

    He chuckled and said: "Speaking of which, we are very familiar with each other. Many times, new departments have asked for money from you. Although it is not my new department now, the money still has to come from Jiang Guogong.  If you keep my order in your hand, I¡¯d better trouble you, Minister of Civil Affairs, to pull out the money!¡±

    The reason why the Minister of Civil Affairs has never dared to block Li Chengqian's money is because of Li Chengqian's status as the prince.

    The reason why he dared to block Qu Tushou's money was because Qu Tushou was not qualified enough and he dared to offend his grandson Wuji.

    But he didn¡¯t expect that Qu Tushou¡¯s money would now be in Li Chengqian¡¯s hands. The Minister of Civil Affairs was stunned for a moment.  Look at Qu Tushou, who has been standing behind Li Chengqian, looking respectful. He didn't say anything Li Chengqian said.  Li Chengqian's words were obviously asking Qu Tushou for money from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

    Even if he knew he wanted money, the Minister of Civil Affairs would not dare not give it!

    So he weighed it in his mind and said: "Your Highness, actually I have wanted to give the money to Jiang Guogong for a long time, but the Finance Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has been very nervous recently. All kinds of money are going in and out, and I can't spare any money.  Come to Duke Jiang!"

    He changed his words: "But His Highness is here now. I will go to the Ministry of Finance to have a look. I will try my best to get the money out to Your Highness!"

    After Li Chengqian nodded, he quickly walked away.

    When Qu Tushou looked at it, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

    It seems that I can get the money this time!

    After a while, the Minister of Civil Affairs came back, followed by two minor officials.

    After they saluted Li Chengqian, they then talked about the bitter water and how difficult it was to withdraw money. However, when His Highness came, they always had to withdraw money, so they first postponed the few officials who came to get the money, and first  Qu Tushou's money will be paid.

    After finishing speaking, they brought a note to Li Chengqian. With this note, you can go to the bank to withdraw money!

    Li Chengqian looked at it and handed it to Qu Tushou, asking him to take out the money and then give him the money for the order.

    Qu Tushou quickly responded.

    Once the matter is done, Li Chengqian will no longer stay here.

    He reached out to the Minister of Civil Affairs, hugged his fist, and said: "Thank you very much, Minister of Civil Affairs, for helping me to recover the money for this order. I will keep it in my heart!"

    "Don't you dare, it's your duty to relieve His Highness's worries!" Several officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs said quickly.

    The group of people walked out of the Ministry of Civil Affairs with laughter, and then waved goodbye to Li Chengqian.

    After taking a few steps away, Qu Tushou quickly thanked Li Chengqian.

    Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "They are holding the public at arm's length. But what I'm curious about is, in just a few days, why have you become like this, with your eyes bloodshot and your energy so low?"

    When Qu Tushou heard this, he felt a little aggrieved and said: "Your Highness, when I go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to ask for money, sometimes I can't see his people, and the officials tell me to wait there.

    At noon, I went to have a meal, but when I came back, officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs said that the minister had come and left again when I didn't arrive.  Sometimes I see other people, but because I can't find other officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I wait there again. Sometimes I go to the hut and miss it.  Even if I find an official sometimes, they will say that I need another official's certificate before I can withdraw the money. I found another official, but he said it was not his responsibility. When I went to find that official again, he had already left.Okay, after asking someone, they said wait.  I haven't been home for two nights and have been waiting outside the Ministry of Civil Affairs!  "

    When Li Chengqian heard this, he couldn't help but feel angry. He really wanted to go back and slap those officials.

    Isn¡¯t this just like kicking a ball?

    I have seen this in modern official circles before, but I did not expect that such a phenomenon also existed in the Tang Dynasty.

    Thinking about it, it is easy for me to get money usually, but for Qu Tushou, the Duke of the country, it is even more difficult.  It seems that the position of the prince has brought him great convenience!

    "Well, thank you for your hard work. This police dog bureau is a department invented by me. If you work hard, if you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me!" Li Chengqian said.

    Qu Tushou said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

    Li Chengqian looked at the bloodshot eyes in his eyes, which were caused by staying up late for two nights outside the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

    He waved his hand and said: "Okay, you are tired now. You should go home and rest first. After you have rested enough, come back to work!"

    "Thank you, Your Highness!" Qu Tushou said gratefully again.

    Watching Qu Tushou leave, Li Chengqian knew that this prince, who could stay outside the Ministry of Civil Affairs for two nights but had no temper, would not rest at this time, but would immediately rush to plan his police dog station.

    After leaving the palace, Li Chengqian was thinking about finding a house.

    But he didn¡¯t know much about the houses in Chang¡¯an, so he had to ask someone.

    It would have been most appropriate to come to Lao Zeng.

    But now that he has left the palace, we can¡¯t go back to find him.

    He looked at the eight guards around him.  There is no need to ask Lao Long.

    He looked at a guard and said, "Zhang Sizheng, come here."

    When Lao Zhang heard this, he came over quickly: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

    "Well, I want to find a house for a bachelor to live in. You can give me a reference." Li Chengqian said.

    When Lao Zhang heard this, he said: "If your highness wants a house, you can find Yongchangfang. The house there is large and luxurious, which is suitable for your highness!"

    "Well, your suggestion is good. But I'm looking for a bachelor's room to live in. It's not big enough to live alone, but it's also a bit ordinary. Hmm I remember you're not from Chang'an, right? Then you can live there before you get married.  Where?" Li Chengqian asked.

    (To be continued)
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