After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times-Chapter 747 - 737 Farewell

"Alimony?" Zhao Hanzhang sat up straight in shock and asked, "How much?"

Fu Tinghan: "One million coins a year."

Zhao Hanzhang clicked her tongue, that’s a lot, she probably doesn’t have that much money. Even if she can mint Copper Coins herself, those belong to the public funds. She really didn’t have much in her private reserves.

Moreover, she couldn’t just mint as many Copper Coins as she wanted. Not to mention that the quantity needs to be calculated, but also the process of minting requires mining, refining copper, and then minting, which involves complex procedures and a long time span.

But since Fu Zhi was asking for alimony now, it was definitely not just about the alimony.

With a turn of thought, Zhao Hanzhang didn’t need to ask before Fu Tinghan said, "If you don’t have money, you can use items as collateral."

Zhao Hanzhang breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "What does he want?"

Fu Tinghan said, "Glazed Mirror, grain, and arms."

Glazed Mirror is a relatively popular item nowadays, its value and circulation level are similar to silk, and can be quickly liquidated.

Not to mention grain and arms, Fu Zhi also needed to support his troops.

A million coins exchanged into these items wouldn’t actually be much. Money, Zhao Hanzhang didn’t have, but these items she did.

She said, "Except for grain, the other two are no problem."

Fu Tinghan: "Aren’t you afraid he’ll use the arms and turn against us?"

Zhao Hanzhang: "I believe that as long as I don’t dispatch troops against Emperor Jin, Grandfather Fu won’t dispatch troops against me, and I believe in myself, I won’t dispatch troops against Emperor Jin."

Fu Tinghan nodded, then went to inform Fu Zhi that the alimony was settled, and the part of the grain could be replaced with other arms and Glazed Mirror.

Fu Zhi looked at him complicatedly and said, "After you go back, let someone deliver it to Chang’an within a month."

Fu Tinghan agreed.

Fu Zhi said, "Your mother is a Jin Dynasty Princess, Emperor Hui is your maternal grandfather, the current one is your granduncle, she will definitely not accept your path, have you thought it through, really won’t change your path?"

Fu Tinghan pursed his lips, firmly shook his head, and said, "No change."

Fu Zhi sighed, tiredly waved his hand and said, "You may go."

Fu Tinghan gave him a worried look, but still cupped his hands in salute and retreated.

Watching his upright back, Fu Zhi finally turned his head and said to his follower, "Send a message to Shihong, tell him the Central Plains are unstable, if he can still hold on in Shu, then stay in Shu, if not, let the couple return to Chang’an."

The follower responded softly and kindly said, "Master still cares for the young master’s heart."

Fu Zhi’s eyes were filled with sorrow, "What he said is not wrong, it’s really difficult for the Jin Dynasty to stabilize the realm, even though the Majesty is naturally gifted and accomplished, the foundation of the nation was set askew, making it hard to rectify. Moreover, now the world is in chaos, and the Majesty’s talents and virtues still cannot command respect."

Even someone as loyal as Fu Zhi had to admit that in terms of talent and prestige, Zhao Hanzhang was above the emperor.

"Enough, let them go." Since last night, Fu Zhi’s heart had been torn, two forces competing fiercely; his rational side told him that Fu Tinghan was right, he should stand in the position of the people; emotionally, he couldn’t accept it.

He couldn’t accept Fu Tinghan and Zhao Hanzhang’s betrayal of Jin, much less his own betrayal of Jin.

Fu Zhi was in a bad mood and didn’t want to keep the guests, immediately showing signs of sending them off. Although Yang Dan didn’t know what had happened, he could sense that there was probably a disagreement between the grandfather and grandson, so he sensibly took his leave.

Zhao Hanzhang also straightforwardly proposed farewell.

Zhang Ru, however, didn’t want to return with Yang Dan. She wanted to leave with Zhao Hanzhang, "I also want to be a female general like Governor Zhao."

Yang Dan: "...Miss, you are already betrothed."

Zhang Ru: "Isn’t Governor Zhao engaged too?"

Yang Dan was at a loss for words, his eyes scanning over Zhao Hanzhang who was calmly waiting on the side, he gritted his teeth and said, "If Miss wants to become a female general, you could return to Xiliang, I think the Inspector would be pleased to know Xiliang is producing a female general like Zhao General."

"Father would be happy, but elder brother might not," Zhang Ru said, "I’ll stay in the Zhao Family Army, and when I’ve achieved something, I’ll go back."

Zhang Ru insisted, but Yang Dan insisted even more, continuously persuading her, for instance, "I brought you out, if I can’t take you back, I would be without face to see Inspector again."

And, "Inspector’s health has just improved, if Miss is not by his side, he would definitely be worried..."

At these words, Zhang Ru hesitated.

In front of Zhao Hanzhang and Fu Zhi, Yang Dan could only subtly imply, but Zhang Ru knew, her father’s health seemed to be improving, but actually was not so optimistic, after all he had suffered a stroke before.

Now, although he can communicate and walk normally, it’s just a facade, she knows that her father’s health was not as good as before, and if he worries about her, it might worsen his condition...

Zhang Ru gritted her teeth, glanced at Zhao Hanzhang, and then lowered her head.

Zhao Hanzhang approached her and whispered, "Why not stay in Xiliang? Isn’t it better? You can fulfill your filial duty and advance more quickly."

Zhang Ru felt a bit wronged, "I don’t want people to criticize me for relying on my family."

"I’m different, when it’s time to rely, I won’t shy away from relying on my ancestors and clan," Zhao Hanzhang said, "As long as I can produce corresponding achievements or even better ones, reliance becomes mutual benefit. Apart from fame and fortune, what do officials in this world strive for, but to seal wives and shelter children?"

"You are also the child of Governor Zhang. Your three brothers can rely on your father’s influence to advance in their careers, why shouldn’t you?" Zhao Hanzhang said, "If you aspire to be a female general and advance in your career, don’t fear criticism, countless people curse me, have you seen me depressed?"

Zhang Ru: "You really don’t care about their insults?"

Zhao Hanzhang said, "That depends on what they insult. If it holds truth, naturally I must reflect and accept; but if it’s just prejudice and interest conflicts insulting, treat it as nonsense, ignore it."

Zhang Ru, seeing her speak plainly without vulgarity, couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Zhao Hanzhang, nodding, "Alright, I’ve taken note."

She hesitated a moment, couldn’t help but ask, "Governor Zhao, can I write to you after I return to Xiliang?"

"Of course you can." Zhao Hanzhang grasped her hand, her eyes flashing brightly, "In this world, there are very few women who aspire to be generals, just for your ambition, I admire you."

Zhao Hanzhang held her hand tightly and said, "In the future if you wish to come to me, just come, I will always have a place for you here."

This was Zhang Ru’s fallback.

Zhang Ru’s eyes were slightly moist, they had only known each other for three days, never expecting Zhao Hanzhang to make such a promise.

Zhang Ru also held Zhao Hanzhang’s hand, then swiftly turned to leave.

Yang Dan breathed a sigh of relief, saluted Zhao Hanzhang from afar and then left with the envoy.

Zhao Hanzhang then also took leave of Fu Zhi.

Fu Zhi looked at her, his gaze distant, as if looking at someone through her, after a long time he spoke, "Third Lady, I hope you won’t forget the teachings of your ancestors."

Zhao Hanzhang knew about Fu Tinghan and Fu Zhi’s talk that night, Fu Tinghan didn’t hide it from her, so she understood the implication behind Fu Zhi’s words, she swiftly nodded, "Rest assured, Grandfather Fu."

She definitely wouldn’t actively seek to overthrow Jin, Jin’s stability was uncertain.