Sheng Shao patted the palm of his left hand heavily with the back of his right hand, anxious and at a loss, "Your Highness's worries are unreasonable, but..."
"Shangda people have no buts."
This was the first time that Zhao Jin showed such a strong attitude in front of the courtiers. Sheng Shao was slightly startled, feeling a little complicated in his heart.
Soon, Zhao Jin also realized his problem. He took a long breath and softened his tone, "I understand that Shanda people are worried."
"But Mr. Shanda, the State of Zhao can still provide the money and food needed for this war so far."
Zhao Jin frowned, with a solemn expression, "What if the other countries attack Zhao? Several attacks in a row, not to mention that Zhao is in danger of falling into siege."
"At that time, the need for money and food was much greater than it is now. At that time, it was really beyond what Zhao could afford."
Zhao Jin put his hands behind his back, and the four-clawed golden dragon on his body was majestic and oppressive, "Sheng Shanda, now you are using thunder to clean up the Long Kingdom, in order to frighten other countries."
"What His Highness said is true." Sheng Shao opened his mouth several times, wanting to refute, but he knew very well in his heart that everything Zhao Jin said made sense.
The dissatisfaction and worry that arose just now because Zhao Jin was tough and refused to listen to advice also disappeared.
"Your Highness."
Sheng Shao put his hands together and bowed to Zhao Jin. Even though his brows were still furrowed, he promised: "I will do my best to support the food and grass needs of the border."
Hearing this, Zhao Jin's fingers behind his back curled up slightly, a glimmer of light flashed in his starry eyes, and his thin lips pursed into a straight line.
Suddenly, the curve of his lips curved, Zhao Jin put down his hands behind his back, walked around the table, stood directly in front of Sheng Shao, stretched out his hand to help the bent Sheng Shao.
"Shangda people's heart for the country and the people is so clear."
Zhao Jin's expression was completely different from before, and there was even a hint of happiness in his eyebrows.
Sheng Shao stood up following Zhao Jin's strength, and suddenly saw Zhao Jin who was different from what he had imagined. He was confused for a moment.
"What matters most is an official who serves the country and the people and does not forget why he joined the official position in the first place and does not forget his responsibilities. As for his background, what is the importance?"
Zhao Jin took his time, stared into Sheng Shao's eyes, and said something unrelated to the money and food he just talked about.
As for Sheng Shao, who was standing in front of Zhao Jin, his breathing gradually became a little rapid, and he immediately understood what Zhao Jin meant.
Just now, the prince was testing him?
Regardless of whether it was a test or not, what Zhao Jin said meant that he did not need to worry at all. As long as he did his part, Zhao Jin would never touch him.
Sheng Shao couldn't help but reveal a bright smile, "Thank you, Your Highness. I will definitely keep this in mind."
Even though Zhao Jin's aura was overwhelming, the boulder hanging in Sheng Shao's heart finally fell safely, making his originally tense body relax a little.
"Yes." Zhao Jin nodded with satisfaction and reached out to pat Sheng Shao on the shoulder.
He turned around and took a few steps back, with his back to Sheng Shao, "I have an idea about the food and grass issue this time, which may be able to solve the problem."
"Last year's potatoes allowed Zhao State to rarely face food difficulties during the disaster years. Now, after excluding the rations before the autumn harvest, the remaining potatoes can still support part of the food supply."
Sheng Shao said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, if you want to leave more food to deal with natural and man-made disasters..."
As he said this, Sheng Shao raised his head suddenly and said, "Your Highness, don't you want to move the food stored in the granary to save the food for disaster relief?"
Realizing that Zhao Jin might have this plan, Sheng Shao was anxious and said with great disapproval: "Your Highness, although there are no problems in Zhao State now, man-made disasters are not bad, but this natural disaster, no one could have predicted it!"
"If you use this food, if there is a natural disaster, the consequences will be too serious. Your Highness, please think twice!"
Zhao Jin turned around and looked at the excited Sheng Shao, dumbfounded, "Don't worry, Shanda, even if the palace has no food to eat, there is no way that I will touch this batch of food."
He had participated in flood relief before and understood very well how important food is during disasters.
Therefore, Zhao Jin could not touch this batch of grain no matter what.
Sheng Shao realized later that Zhao Jin had no such intention, and he was immediately embarrassed, his face turned red, and he stood stiffly.
"Hahahaha, Shanda people are confused when they care, so don't worry." Zhao Jin couldn't help laughing when he looked at Sheng Shao, who was almost hanging his head on the ground.
Zhao Jin smiled like this, and Sheng Shao felt his face heat up even more.
"Since we don't have food in our hands, let's ask for it from those who have it." Zhao Jin said seriously after laughing enough.
Food people?
Sheng Shao couldn't care less about the embarrassment he just felt, "But now the big family..."
He glanced at Zhao Jin cautiously, and then continued: "I'm afraid he won't be willing to take out the food."
Zhao Jin's trick was okay after being used once, but it probably won't work now.
The measures to reform the imperial examination have been promulgated, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Ning are busy with this matter these days.
With the Yao family's affairs, coupled with such drastic reforms, these aristocratic families are not afraid that more people will come to participate in the imperial examination. Moreover, although the aristocratic family and His Highness the Crown Prince have to live together, the situation is not much better.
Under such circumstances, not only would the aristocratic family not give out money or food, but they would also like Zhao Jin to be in a dilemma!
Zhao Jin smiled and had no reaction to Sheng Shao's words. He just raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't intend to let them get money or food."
Even if the family is willing to take it out, they will use it as a lever to blackmail him.
"This..." Sheng Shao was really confused, so what else could be done to solve the food problem?
"Buy directly with grain merchants."
Zhao Jin said in a deep voice: "There is not enough food, but with the money from the national treasury and the money from my father's private treasury, I think I can buy enough food in the future without emptying the treasury."
When Sheng Shao heard the word "grain merchant", he was a little surprised, and then his thoughts suddenly became clear.
Under the current circumstances, grain merchants are indeed a good choice.
"Grain merchants usually have a large amount of grain in their hands. No matter how bad it is, there are more channels to obtain grain. Your Highness is wise."
Zhao Jin lowered his eyelids, walked back to his seat and sat down, shaking his head, "It's not a wise move, it's just a bad move."
Zhao Jin would not choose to buy grain from grain merchants unless he had no other choice.
"This matter needs help from Shanda people."
"However." Zhao Jin changed his words, and the moment he raised his eyes, his eyes were sharp, "I hope that this news will be known to others. Do Shanda people understand?"
Zhao Jin picked up the ink pen and looked away from Sheng Shao. He seemed careless, but Sheng Shao didn't dare to have any other thoughts.
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