All civil and military officials in the court looked at the Empress. They were very curious as to whose hands the Empress would ultimately hand over the right to choose the site.

At this moment, Liu Yanming and Li Jie didn't care about the empress's rejection, but felt a little uneasy in their hearts. This right to choose the location was related to their future.

"I have thought carefully about the site selection and put it to good use. I don't care about the rights, but the responsibilities."

"Liu Aiqing and Li Aiqing, everything they do is not a competition for power. I understand this."

The empress opened her mouth and praised her first. When the two of them heard this, they quickly handed over their hands: "Your Majesty is wise."

You must accept this, otherwise it will be proven that they are using their power for personal gain?

"Since it's all about responsibility, it's better to be realistic than to fight over it."

"The matter of converting rice into mulberry is my intention to inform the world, so that the world can wait and see, and it also allows the people of the Wei Dynasty to feel the imperial court's intentions."

"When converting rice into mulberry, no matter where it is implemented, one problem cannot be avoided: grain allocation."

"What do you two dear ladies think?"

The empress spoke out and finally proposed to tell the world.

Indeed, once these words were said, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty could not remain calm.

Changing rice to mulberry is still in the pilot stage. The imperial court only needs to issue an official document to the corresponding provincial government, and does not need to announce it to the world.

Telling the world may sound like nothing, but in fact it is not a big deal, and it is impossible to tell the world. This means that everyone in the entire Wei Dynasty will pay attention to this matter.

It doesn't matter if you do it well, but if you don't do it well, no one can escape responsibility, especially the empress.

This is no small matter.

"Your Majesty, I think it is a bit abrupt to announce it to the world. After all, if there is no expected benefit, wouldn't it be ridiculous?"

Some officials stood up and opposed it, believing that it was unnecessary to tell the world. Wouldn't this invisibly increase the pressure on the court?

"Oh?" The empress was a little surprised. She immediately looked at Liu Yanming and said, "Liu Aiqing, how sure are you of succeeding in converting rice into mulberry?"

She threw this question directly to Liu Yanming and didn't answer it at all. She completely learned one of the emperor's tricks and did not take the blame.

Anyway, I leave the problem to you, you can figure it out yourself.

If you, Liu Yanming, say that the success rate is low, then just don’t do it and see who loses the most.

If Liu Yanming said that the success rate is high, then there would be no problem telling the world.

Liu Yanming knew this very well. He really didn't know what to say for a moment. Why did he feel that the empress' methods had become so terrifying?

"Your Majesty, I'm very confident, but..." Liu Yanming wanted to do some Tai Chi and make some grand remarks, but the empress didn't give him any chance.

"If you think it's feasible, tell the world. If you think it's not feasible, just forget about it. During this time, the government and the countryside have been neglected, and many things, big and small, have been delayed. How long will it be delayed?"

"I have no intention of worrying about this matter anymore."

The empress spoke up and gave an ultimatum. If it works, it will work. If it doesn’t work, it won’t work. Why is it so long-winded?

The emperor's unique power was revealed at this moment. These four words are not nonsense, even if it is an emperor without power.

They also have a certain degree of decision-making power, of course, mainly because the court is in a state of checks and balances. Although there are many parties, there are also many divisions of power.

If it is the kind of family that dominates, then this kind of emperor is really useless and a pure puppet emperor.

Facing the empress, Liu Yanming took a deep breath.

"Replying to Your Majesty, I feel that I am absolutely sure."

Now that the matter has come to this, Liu Yanming does not dare to continue to argue. Moreover, the matter of converting rice into mulberry has indeed been delayed for a long time, and the businessmen in Zhening Prefecture are already ready to make a move.

Delaying it for one day is a huge loss for them. It is better to finish this matter quickly so that they can have time to do other things.

"I and others also believe that we are absolutely sure."

Seeing that Liu Yanming agreed, Liu Party officials spoke out in support.

"Where are the other lovers?"

The empress glanced at the others. Seeing this, Yang Ning also stood up: "I agree."

If the change from rice to mulberry is cancelled, all the previous efforts will be in vain. Yang Ning is not stupid. He is eager to start the change from rice to mulberry today, so he agrees without hesitation.

Both major parties agreed, and Li Jie followed suit without any delay.

"Okay."

The empress nodded with satisfaction. This scene is very rare. The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty agreed to one thing, which was simply impossible before.

"Since all my dear friends agree, then the Ministry of Rites will prepare something to be announced to the world."

"As for grain allocation, based on eight million stones of grain, whoever Liu Aiqing or Li Aiqing allocates the most grain will have the right to select the location. Of course, these grains will be adjusted by the two Aiqings themselves and shall not be spent from the national treasury.

The provincial government shall not allocate more than half of the number."

"How?"

The empress spoke up and offered a bidding price of eight million stones of grain.

But this price made a group of people dumbfounded.

Eight million stones of grain?

In the Wei Dynasty, one stone of grain was worth one hundred catties, and eight million stones was equivalent to eighty million catties of grain. One stone of grain was worth half a tael of silver on the market.

In other words, if you haven’t made any money, why invest 4 million taels of silver first? Although you can allocate half of it from the surrounding provinces, you still have to invest 2 million taels of silver. This is really outrageous.

"I am willing to pay 8.5 million shi of food."

At this time, Liu Yanming was worthy of being the chief assistant of the Wei Dynasty. Faced with this situation, Liu Yanming did not hesitate at all and directly offered 8.5 million shi of grain as the bidding price.

The price is shocking and terrifying.

Everyone in Li's party is numb. Even if they all sell 8.5 million shi, they won't be able to get so much.

As for the allocation of food by the surrounding provincial governments, to put it bluntly, does Li Jie have the face? Who around Zhening Prefecture is willing to give him food?

Even if it wasn't Zhening Mansion, no one would care about him in another place.

Only this chief minister can do it.

They say they are bidding, but in fact they feel that they are biased towards Liu Yanming.

However, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty also fully understood one thing. The foundation is the foundation. When the price of 8.5 million shi of grain is raised, who dares to answer the question?

Only Liu Yanming dared to answer.

As expected of Mr. Ge.

"In this way, before Liu Aiqing and Li Aiqing go to court tomorrow, they will write down the number of grains. The more they win, the more they will finish. Don't make any detours."

"I'm really tired of this."

"I can promise that there will be results tomorrow. Please withdraw from the court."

The empress spoke, and after saying this, she left directly regardless of other matters that the ministers had.

Everyone understood what the empress was thinking at this moment.

This is going to cause both families to suffer a bloody blow.

We will discuss it again tomorrow, which means that the empress is not satisfied with the price.

More importantly, they gradually came to their senses and realized the empress' true purpose.

This is to get my hands on the two princes.

This is not a fight between two parties. This is a plan to blame the two princes.

Eight million stones of grain has reached its limit. It is simply impossible to break through again. Party Li definitely does not have the confidence.

But if the prince behind Li Dang comes forward, it will be different.

High.

It’s really high.

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