"Girl Biyun wrote to me about the method you suggested. I'm ashamed that I didn't think about the food hoarded by the people when I was so anxious. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have grabbed it with both hands and there was nothing I could do."
Su Jin was silent. He was thinking about the real reason why the emperor met with him this time. Since the strategy had been presented to him, there was no need to see him at all. The main reason for the audience was probably because of Taizu's dream. The emperor was afraid that
I want to ask for clarification.
Yan Shu didn't notice Su Jin's expression at all and said to himself: "How are you sure that there will be a large amount of grain harvesting among the people?"
Su Jin was thinking blankly, but Fu Bi quickly pushed him and said, "My lord, I'm asking you something."
Su Jin came to his senses and said hurriedly: "What did you ask, sir?"
Yan Shu said with a displeased expression: "I told you that the emperor wanted to see you, but you lost your mind. Are you unwilling to see the emperor or are you worried about something?"
Su Jin hurriedly said: "No, no, my lord has misunderstood. I am thinking about what the emperor will ask when he meets me, so that I can consider my answer carefully and avoid any mistakes."
Yan Shu smiled and said: "It's too early to think about it at this time. I will teach you how to deal with it when the time comes. First tell me how you judge that there is a lot of food in the folk."
Su Jin said awkwardly: "I am a merchant, and my family has been in the grain business, so I naturally have some grasp of the grain market."
"Oh? So you have food in your family?"
Su Jin nodded and said, "We learned about the severe drought in the south in June, so we made some preparations."
Yan Shu said with a straight face: "What preparations? Hoarding food?"
Su Jin whispered: "It's true...it's a bit more intensive."
"How many have been collected?"
"First it was 80,000 stones, and then... I added a little more."
"Why are you hesitating? How much is the total amount?"
"...A total of...five hundred and eighty thousand shi." Su Jin also included Yan Biyun's 500,000 shi. If Yan Shu learned that Yan Biyun was collecting grain, he would be furious.
"What?"
"What?"
Yan Shu and Fu Bi both screamed at the same time. They couldn't believe what they heard. The Su Jin in front of them was just a small businessman from Luzhou. He actually secretly hoarded a huge amount of food worth 580,000 stone. If he hadn't heard it with his own eyes,
Who dares to believe what they hear?
Five hundred and eighty thousand shi is enough to feed all the people in a small city for more than a month. Such a little-known businessman has hoarded so much. It is conceivable that the big businessmen across the country should hoard it.
How much.
Yan Shu was trembling with anger, pointed at Su Jin's nose and scolded: "Jian Shang, you are all Jian Shang. You dare to risk the disapproval of the world, ignore the laws of the court, and take risks to make huge profits. Do you know that those who are short of food in the court will be killed?"
He was so angry that the emperor took the initiative to cut down on meals in order to save food to tide over the upcoming spring famine. I was originally wondering why the Song Dynasty had been doing so well in recent years, so there was not enough food to eat, but it turned out that it was you businessmen who
It’s causing trouble.”
Su Jin was so depressed that he was labeled as a goldsmith. However, when he was collecting grain, he really did not think about the people and the country. The original intention of collecting grain was to make money, but later he gradually felt that it was not right, but the ultimate goal
It also shifted its target to attack chambers of commerce, but never considered it from the perspective of the people of the country.
Fu Bi hurriedly supported Yan Shu, who was trembling with anger, helped him sit on a chair, and poured him a cup of tea to help him calm down. While focusing on stabilizing the price of grain in Luzhou and helping the people during the famine, he didn't think about it.
Making huge profits.”
Yan Shu raised his head and said, "Really? Do you really think so?"
Su Jin's face did not change and he said: "Biyun can vouch for me on this matter. She knew about the grain harvesting at the beginning."
Yan Shu's face softened slightly and he said in deep thought: "Girl Biyun knows that you are farming grain? She didn't mention this to me at all. If you do this to make huge profits and endanger the people of the country, Biyun's temper will stop you."
, it seems that I really misunderstood you."
Su Jin secretly laughed: Girls are extroverts. Although your poems about boudoir are good, you can't guess a woman's thoughts. If you knew that Yan Biyun knew that he was harvesting grain for profit, I'm afraid your nose would be crooked.
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"I hate these vampire-like businessmen the most in my life. I am in charge of the Third Division and have always been encouraging of normal business. However, in recent years, the business practices have been unhealthy, with hoarding, price gouging, and private sales of prohibited goods. There is an endless stream of incidents in the Xingtong of the Song Dynasty.
It is stipulated that the above-mentioned behaviors must be severely punished. In severe cases, the family will be confiscated and exiled, and in mild cases, the family will be bankrupted. However, there are always people who take desperate risks and dare to challenge the court's laws for the sake of huge profits. How can I tolerate it?"
Su Jin said: "What you are saying is that although Su Jin is determined not to do such a thing, if I really want to make huge profits, why would I offer this plan to you?"
Yan Shu nodded and said: "That's true. Let me believe you for once, but no matter what your purpose is, hoarding is a violation of the court's laws. And I want you to understand that even if you don't use this strategy this time, I will sooner or later
To think of this, there are too many things going on recently, and I can’t think of them at the moment. If you think that I don’t know the secrets involved, you are totally wrong.”
Su Jin said: "That's natural. Your Excellency is in the position of the third department. How can these tricks escape your notice? Now that I have made it clear today, I would like to express my position. As long as you say a word, I, Su Ji, will save the food."
Return them all to the imperial court to share their worries and solve their problems."
Seeing that Su Jin was resolute, Yan Shu felt a little apologetic. He just pointed at his nose and scolded him. This kid actually didn't complain at all. He was a guy who knew how to advance and retreat. So he motioned for Su Jin to sit down on the chair next to him and said politely.
She said happily: "I am very pleased that you can be so determined. I believe in Biyun's vision, and I also believe in my own vision. If you meet the emperor, you must not mention this matter to avoid misunderstanding."
Su Jin said: "I understand."
Yan Shu said: "But in your small Luzhou, your family alone has nearly 600,000 grains, and other merchants also have a lot of grains?"
Su Jin scratched his head and said: "That's not true. There is a chamber of commerce in Luzhou. Except for Chusuji, all other companies have joined the chamber of commerce for unified management. As far as I know, they have accumulated a total of 300,000 dan, plus I have 50
Eighty thousand stones, plus unknown variables, it is estimated that it will not exceed one million stones."
Yan Shu rolled his eyes. This guy was really generous. He actually ate more than all the merchants put together. He also said that it was just to stabilize food prices, and the purpose was questionable. But since Su Jin had already stated that he would hand over the food.
If you can handle it yourself, there is no need to delve into it.
Yan Shu thought for a while and said to Fu Bi: "Yan Guo, please take out the booklet you compiled before."
Fu Bi agreed, turned around and walked to the corner, dug out a thin silk book from a mahogany box and handed it to Yan Shu.
Yan Shu handed it to Su Jin and said: "This is the list of grain merchants registered in our three divisions. There may be omissions, but it can be used as a general reference. At the end of last year, I ordered all states and counties to revise it again. Take a look."
Su Jin said: "I can't read this booklet, it must be a secret of the imperial court."
Yan Shu glared and said, "Just do it if I tell you to. Do you think the emperor is chatting with you and reminiscing about old times when he sees you? The emperor wants to send you an errand, and the errand is related to this matter."
Su Jin scratched his head and said: "Sir, you are not joking, how can you let me handle this matter? You have so many capable officials, why do you want me, a commoner, to take on this important task?"
Fu Bi smiled and said: "Brother Su, you are stupid. It is a great achievement to complete this errand. Since you have proposed the direction of raising food, how can you let others take this credit? My father-in-law's move is to support me."
What about you, don’t you understand this?”
Su Jin scratched his head and said, "I understand, but I can't help it. Wouldn't it be a failure if you leave it to me?"
Yan Shu glared at Su Jin and said: "If you continue to be pretentious, don't blame me for falling out. Although I don't have a close relationship with you, your temper is under my control. You will have a way, but you don't want to think about it; if
It's awkward for you to procrastinate. Don't blame me for going back on my word about you and Biyun."
Su Jin grimaced and cursed in his heart: Old man, what the hell are you trying to play rogue with me? This clearly shows that it is not an easy job to do. I am afraid that no one will dare to take over, and you are actually throwing this hot potato into your own hands.
On my hands, it’s really fucking baffling.
"Of course, I am in charge. Whatever you need, I will provide it to you as long as I can provide it. If nothing unexpected happens, the Holy Spirit will give you a title and a name so that you can do things easily. This matter is not easy, but once it is done
Well, it’s just around the corner that you will achieve success in the future, and when the time comes, let alone an official position, you will also be satisfied with other gifts.”
Su Jin's heart moved and he said: "For example..."
Yan Shu chuckled, nodded and said: "For example, if the emperor comes forward in that matter, the old thief dares not to agree?"
Su Jin was immediately overjoyed. If this is the case, this matter must be handled carefully, as it is related to the happiness of a lifetime.dd