The sun in winter has no warmth and hangs feebly in the sky, as if frozen by the cold air. At this time, Zhao Zhen will habitually think of Ye An's hot pot.
Originally, Ye An was one of the few people he could talk to, but as time went by, this Yunzhong Lord, who was barely a friend, became more and more unfamiliar to him, and even began to avoid him, and finally chose to leave him.
Zhao Zhen couldn't accept this for a long time. For him, shouldn't everyone in the world serve him as the master?
Chen Tong thoughtfully presented Mrs. Tang to Zhao Zhen, glanced at the snowflakes in the sky and said carefully: "Officials, as the New Year is approaching, it's time to reward the people of Tokyo with some charcoal money. I heard that stone charcoal is now used, which is much cheaper than the original charcoal."
Zhao Zhen glanced at him and didn't care about the charcoal money. Instead, he frowned slightly and said, "What are you having for lunch today?"
"Everyone has withdrawn. I will eat hot pot today!" Zhao Zhen waved his hand impatiently, looked at the sky again and said: "It's cold in winter, so you should eat something hot. Unfortunately, people are different... I heard that Sansi
Something happened to the Zhang Gu sent to Puhui Company again? Why this time?"
Chen Tong glanced at the carved ceremonial gate next to the back garden, and then whispered: "I heard that they were sent by the queen. They were a little domineering because of the power of heaven. They dared to cut off the workers' benefits without knowing anything. They said it was
Adding more wages as compensation will save you a lot of money in buying things during the New Year.”
"Huh! He's an idiot again, why can't he be a smart person? I've seen the benefits of Puhui Company. They are all for festivals and seasons. Just make up more wages? I really think that ordinary people are just illiterate.
Fool, they are much smarter than him! It is not easy to live in Tokyo. The workers of Puhui Company are all landless. If they are cut off from their annual welfare, wouldn’t they be cut off from their livelihood? The money in Tokyo city will be more and more.
It’s worthless…”
Chen Tong didn't dare to speak. This was a matter between the empress and the officials. He only had to tell the officials what he knew. As for others, he didn't dare to interfere.
"I am issuing an edict to the Third Division to recruit good talents to the Puhui Company. Anyone who does such evil things and damages the reputation of me and Tianjia will also be punished by me!"
Chen Tong immediately put Zhao Zhen's words into prefixes and handed them to the chamberlain. Today was the third time that the official mentioned Puhui Company. Although he didn't say it, Chen Tong could still feel the irritation from the official's words.
Chen Tong did not dare to speak, but he knew that since Ye An left Tokyo City, Puhui Company has been in rapid decline. If it were not supported by a large amount of money, who knows what the situation would be like.
Almost all the goods of Puhui Company come from the northwest, but Puhui Department Store has closed down. This was once the most profitable business in Tokyo and now it has long been gone. People would rather use crude utensils than Puhui Department Store.
Things that are expensive and poorly made.
The original Pratt & Whitney Department Store was selling out, but now it is well-made and the prices are frighteningly high. Even the official families in Tokyo would never buy it. So is there any reason not to close down?
As for the reason, it is also simple. The factories outside Tokyo are in a mess. The workers are paid to do things and do not want to spend any time on work. No matter which boss is replaced, it is the same. Those who can be used have already left.
Tokyo City dragged the family to the northwest. The people from the Imperial City Department wanted to stop him but had no excuse. The officials had no intention. The court officials did not take it seriously and could only let it go. But now they are panicking.
Of course Chen Tong understands the reason why the official family is becoming more and more irritable in the new year. Puhui Company has now become a big hole that cannot be filled. There are many workers but the output is constantly decreasing. The more output, the more money it loses!
There is more and more money in the city of Tokyo. This would have been a happy thing in the past, but it is different now. With more money and fewer things, the money in the hands of the people becomes less valuable. The prices of merchants are
The prices are skyrocketing, regardless of whether it is ordinary rice, flour, grains, oils, or silk and satin fabrics. Even the prices of woolen materials are skyrocketing.
After all, food prices are the basis. As long as the price of food starts to soar, the prices of everything will definitely rise. Originally, a bucket of rice only cost about ten yuan, but now it costs thirty or forty yuan. The price is one every day, and sometimes it can be reduced.
However, the price skyrocketed again the next day. Chen Tong suggested that Zhao Zhen distribute some charcoal money for the winter. In fact, he wanted to take the opportunity to allow the officials to accumulate some popular support.
Now that the New Year is here, what kind of money can withstand such spending? Even if we get through the New Year, what should we do when there is no money after the spring?
"Guan, some people in Tokyo who think they are smart have started to hoard food. This is not a good sign."
Chen Tong spoke cautiously on the side, but these words were completely unnecessary. Zhao Zhen frowned slightly and said: "The Third Division has already submitted a memorial. Pang Ji, the Third Division Envoy, mentioned this matter when he stayed to report today. At present, Tokyo City's
There are more and more copper coins and official banknotes, but the goods are decreasing. But if someone wants to use this to destabilize the capital, I'm afraid it's just a daydream. The four canals for water transportation are mainly grain. I don't believe there won't be enough food. As long as those who hoard grain are curbed
People are good."
"Official sage!" There was no shortage of flattery, but Zhao Zhen looked at him and said, "Where is Chen Lin? Still hiding in the imperial medicine hospital? Don't you plan to give me an explanation?"
Chen Tong's face was immediately filled with sadness, and he said with helplessness and bitterness: "Reporting to the official, Mr. Chen... Chen Lin was severely tortured in the imperial medicine hospital, but up to now she has not said a word. Several elders worshiped the
I have tried every possible means, but they all say that he only wants to die, so there is no possibility of him speaking out."
"Let's go! I went to see him in person. He returned to the palace for such a long time without even mentioning our friendship. It's hard to understand!" Zhao Zhen raised his legs and left, not forgetting to say: "I will not have dinner with the queen today.
, ask the Six Shang Bureau to send the hot pot to the Imperial Medicine Hospital!"
"My slave obeys the order!"
Chen Tong's heart was full of joy. As long as the officials went to see Chen Daguan, he would have a way out. What he feared most was that the officials would ignore him!
The Royal Medicine Court was originally the "Inner Medicine Courtyard" and belonged to the Shang Pharmacy. However, during the reign of Emperor Taizong, it was designated as the place where the Royal Medicine was enshrined in the palace. Most people don't know the inside story. In fact, it was a place that was even more popular among officials than the Imperial City.
The place of trust and the old ministers in the palace are all here.
The Medicine Institute is a side courtyard of the Imperial Medicine Institute, but this side courtyard has become the place where the entire palace is forbidden to tremble. No one dares to go near it. The tall incinerator chimney in this courtyard often makes people in the palace tremble.
The minister disappeared from this world.
Chen Tong has been here several times, and the white ash falling from the chimney always floats in the air. Every time he leaves, he has to wash himself several times, but he still feels uncomfortable all over.
Because officials were coming, the stove in the medicine office was not turned on, and no black smoke came out, but the strange smell in the air was still not that good.
Chen Tong did not dare to speak and led Zhao Zhen all the way into the side room in the courtyard: "Official, please don't go to the prison cell. I will bring prisoner Chen over to you right now!"
Zhao Zhen did not speak, but stubbornly pushed open the cell. However, in the dim light, the smell of yellow and white things accompanied by a fishy smell blew in. Zhao Zhen immediately covered his nose and retreated. How could he be an emperor?
Can bear this.
"Take the man to the clean room, and I will speak to him."