The boatman nodded, his eyes full of yearning for the past.

Lin Yuzhu also knew that building bridges would harm the interests of a small number of people.

However, building a bridge will not only make life easier for the people on both sides of the Qingyi River, but also make travel more convenient.

He comforted: "There are pros and cons, at least it is convenient for both sides of the Taiwan Strait to move around now."

The boatman nodded in agreement and said, "Building a bridge will definitely have more benefits, so we who make a living by ferrying are gradually planning to change careers. The ferrying is too dangerous. The Qingyi River is turbulent. Not long ago, a ferrying boat capsized and there is no one."

Lin Yuzhu did not respond anymore, but asked the boatman to dock and Jiang Huan to give her more money, she stepped onto the bridge built for the first time with donating money.

The bridge is quite wide, and two carriages can pass side by side, so there are many pedestrians upwards.

"Go to the nearby village and send out the letter I wrote last night."

Jiang Huan immediately remembered Lin Yuzhu's instructions.

Lin Yuzhu has never been here because it is too far from Anyang City, and the Qingyi River winds for hundreds of miles. The place she has been to is the closest place to Anyang City.

After choosing the village closest to the bridge, she and Jiang Huan entered the village.

This season is not particularly busy, but weeding farmers can still be seen in the fields.

Lin Yuzhu and Jiang Huan entered the village without attracting any attention.

After the bridge was built, people from outside often came in the village, and gradually everyone got used to it.

Lin Yuzhu knocked directly on the door of a family.

The gate of the courtyard opened quickly and was a child about seven or eight years old.

"Is there anything wrong with Madam?" the child asked naively.

Lin Yuzhu smiled gently and said, "I want to ask where your village chief's home is?"

When the child heard this, he quickly went out and pointed to a small courtyard not far away: "That family is the village chief's house."

Lin Yuzhu thanked her and walked towards the village chief’s house.

This time it was Jiang Huan knocking on the door.

This time the door opened was an elderly man.

Jiang Huan said respectfully: "May I ask, is this the village chief's house?"

The old man looked up and down at Lin Yuzhu and Jiang Huan, and said in confusion: "I am the village chief. Is there anything you have to do with me?"

He saw that Lin Yuzhu and Jiang Huan were both strangers, and his heart was full of curiosity.

Jiang Huan said politely: "We came from Anyang City and want to ask the village chief about the bridge repair."

Lin Yuzhu directly revealed her identity: "I am the president of the Women's Charity Association."

As soon as these words came out, the old man was very excited.

He quickly invited Lin Yuzhu and Jiang Huan into the yard.

Lin Yuzhu entered the yard and observed carefully that the yard was cleaned very well, and chickens and ducks were raised in the corner of the yard.

The old man introduced himself and said, "I am the village chief of Shuihe Village, my name is He Daoyi."

He Daoyi was nervous and didn't know what Lin Yuzhu was going to do when she suddenly arrived.

After entering the house, Jiang Huan and Lin Yuzhu sat down.

He Daoyi poured two bowls of tea and said, "I don't know what you want to know?"

The bridges were all built, and he didn't know why there were still people who came to learn about the bridge construction.

Jiang Huan glanced at Lin Yuzhu, but saw Lin Yuzhu nodding slightly.

Jiang Huan said: "The person in front of you is the Eighth Princess."

When He Daoyi heard this, he quickly stood up and bowed, but was stopped by Lin Yuzhu: "Collection of Village He doesn't have to be so polite, there is no need to bow. I am a little confused and want to know Village He."

She knew that Nangong Yutong would handle the matter well.

But she was worried about these people.

Building a bridge is a big deal. Since I promised to repair the bridge for everyone and promised to pay everyone wages at the beginning, I must do what I said.

You can’t just stop giving these people wages just because Manager Cui embezzled.

No one is easy these days, and she doesn't want to see that the people can't get their hard money even after they have worked hard.

Village Chief He sat down nervously and said, "The Eighth Princess wants to know what he wants to ask. As long as he knows it, he will never hide it."

Lin Yuzhu said seriously: "The Women's Charity Association donated 100,000 taels of silver. The 100,000 taels of silver were used to build five bridges. I only learned yesterday that 100,000 taels of silver were used to build five bridges. I left this matter to Manager Cui. "

Village Chief He looked hesitant.

When Lin Yuzhu saw that Village Chief He wanted to speak but stopped, she knew what Village Chief He was worried about.

He said: "You don't have to worry about anything. Tell me everything you know and I'll solve the rest."

Jiang Huan also said on the side: "Captain He, since the Eighth Princess comes to learn about this matter in person, I just want to support you. You must say what you know."

Chief He Village sighed long and said, "Manager Cui is not allowed to tell us, but since the Eighth Princess asked about this, I will tell the truth!"

Lin Yuzhu looked at Village Chief He seriously and waited for Village Chief He to continue talking.

Village Chief He took a break and continued: "Building bridges and roads is a good thing. People from all over the countryside are willing to work hard. Even if they don't have wages, everyone is willing to help. Manager Cui first told us that he had wages. At that time, we told us that we could not use wages. Later, Manager Cui did not intend to give us wages, so this matter was left unresolved."

Because Manager Cui said he would pay the wages at first, but later they were so polite that they didn't want to. In the end, Manager Cui really didn't give it to him.

There is no question of whether it is lost or lost, after all, I didn’t plan to do it at the beginning.

Lin Yuzhu frowned: "But I have repeatedly emphasized that I have to give you the wages."

Since she arranged this matter, Manager Cui had to fulfill her promise if she didn't do it.

Village Chief He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I really don't have to pay wages. Every household in the bridge repair took turns to help, and the bridge repaired us also left. How could we ask for wages? Everyone was willing to do so."

If Lin Yuzhu hadn't helped, their ancestors would not have been able to build a bridge even if they had saved money for generations.

Now the bridge is next to the village, and it is much more convenient for villagers to go out. Not only that, villagers have also started to learn to do business.

Lin Yuzhu insisted: "If you say that the wages are paid, you must give them. This amount of money is in the budget of 20,000 taels of silver. You know who built the bridge at the beginning!"

Village Chief He did not dare to hide it and quickly said, "I know."

Lin Yuzhu continued: "If you know, please call me all the people who built the bridges, or call their village chiefs."

She wanted the money embezzled by Manager Cui when she went back, but now that she has come, she still has to give the money to everyone.

Seeing Lin Yuzhu insisted, Village Chief He didn't dare to neglect it anymore.

Immediately, I asked someone to call all the village chiefs of the villages where the two sides of the Taiwan Strait participated in the repair of the bridge.

Lin Yuzhu also realized that eleven villages from both sides of the bridge were involved.

The biggest part of the expenses of 20,000 taels of silver is wages.

Her heart was very cold and she was very disappointed with Manager Cui.
Chapter completed!