Liu Silang felt like he had a mirror in his heart. Although Su Jin had nothing to criticize regarding Luzhou's grain affairs, when he thought of the feud between Zhu Shiyong and Su Jin half a year ago, he never believed that the envoy would ignore the past grudges.
ask.(.)
Moreover, since Su Jin seized the grain from Bagong Mountain, Zhu Shiyong immediately went to Liu Silang to discuss the matter. All the grain from the Chamber of Commerce was secretly put into the official warehouse, and even the daily accounts were changed to before November 20th.
Obviously, Zhu Shiyong came to Luzhou to conduct a thorough investigation of the private grain harvesting in order to prevent Su Jin.
From this, Liu Silang completely understood the relationship between Zhu Shiyong and the Chamber of Commerce. The prefect dared to take huge risks to help the chamber of commerce cover up, which shows how far the relationship between government and businessmen has reached; Liu Silang even speculated that the prefect was also involved.
It is a matter of cultivating grain to make a profit, rather than simply using people’s money to eliminate disasters for others.
For Liu Silang, knowing these things is completely different from not knowing; before that, he was just a dangerous egg under the protection of Zhu Shiyong's wings. Even if he had to do it under the instructions of the prefect, Wu Wu Ge did use it himself.
He was strangled with a rope and pretended to be a suicide. The life was in his own hands, and no one would believe that it was the prefect who forced him to kill.
With neither Zhu Shiyong's warrant nor any witness to prove it, Zhu Shiyong could completely deny his knowledge, and even if he made the matter public, he would only add one more false accusation; and now when Zhu Shiyong had to resolve the dispute with the Chamber of Commerce.
The relationship was exposed in front of him, and the records of the grain harvesting were tampered with by himself. Liu Silang felt much relieved; finally he could catch the big shot's pigtails, and he was desperate, and the fish was dead and the net was broken!
Of course, Liu Silang was also worried. What happened to Wu Ge who was a coward in those days reminded him how far-sighted he was. Wu Ge was Zhu Shiyong's confidant. When the critical moment came, Zhu Shiyong killed him without hesitation.
There is no future trouble; now that he knows more and more, there is no guarantee that Zhu Shiyong will not have his own ideas in mind.
The fox takes advantage of the tiger's power to become powerful, so why shouldn't the fox be wary of the tiger at all times?
Liu Silang quietly wrote another warehouse warehousing record, which recorded the date and quantity of grain sold by the chamber of commerce in detail. He also threatened and coerced several clerks in the warehouse to sign and testify, and submitted this true record.
The secret of the record was handed over to someone he trusted, and Liu Silang told him that if he died suddenly one day, he should not believe any cause of death announced by the government, and he could just go to Beijing immediately and submit this thing to the Ministry of Punishment to avenge himself.
But Liu Silang knew that these were just to prevent unexpected events. As long as Zhu Shiyong did not move him, he would never ruin his own future. The position of warehouse secretary was more than a hundred times more lucrative than when he was the prison chief. As long as he could pass
Come on, only fools would rebel. (.)
At this moment, Su Jin said, "It's most appropriate to ask you about Cangsi's affairs," which suddenly made Liu Silang alert. Sure enough, looking at this posture, Su Jin still had to ask something out of his own mouth; but
How could Liu Silang tell the truth? He would still have a way to survive until Zhu Shiyong was overthrown. Once Zhu Shiyong was overthrown, he would definitely be exposed, and then he would be finished.
"The matter of grain affairs is the responsibility of the lower official. If the envoy wants to hear the news, I will definitely cooperate with you fully." Liu Silang said with an apologetic smile.
Su Jin nodded with satisfaction and said: "Actually, it's nothing, I'm just going through the motions. I originally planned to go to the Yamen to check it out after the annual leave, so as to return to Beijing to resume my duties, but since we have already met today, let's just chat casually.
A few words."
"My lord, just ask."
"Hmm...how much grain is there in Luzhou's official warehouse now?"
"Replying to your lord, it's about five hundred thousand dan of grain."
"So much? No wonder the price of food on the market is stable. It seems that the food in Luzhou will ensure that there will be no famine during the summer harvest."
"Exactly, we have made predictions. The drought in Luzhou Prefecture this year is not serious. The reason for insufficient food is because there are too few fields. Therefore, merchants must be transferred in every year. The people working in agriculture in the towns outside the city basically have a small amount of food at home.
The grain storage service requires the purchase of grain, and these five hundred thousand dan are enough for the people in the city to eat until the summer harvest."
Su Jin nodded and said: "Very good, I'm sorry that you have carefully calculated the cost; how do you plan to distribute these five hundred thousand stones of grain?"
Liu Silang said: "The document issued by the Third Division stated that part of it will be transported to various places according to the order, and the remaining grain purchased will be sold at a fair price based on the number of people. Naturally, the official will follow the order of the Third Division. I plan to go to the first month of the new year.
After the 15th, a sales point will be set up in the official warehouse, and you can buy whatever you want. At that time, the grains of the major grain merchants should have been sold out. It is just the right time. But this is just my idea. Everything has to wait for the prefect.
The final decision is made, and the official is just a suggestion."
Su Jin said: "Of course it requires the consent of Magistrate Zhu; how can there be so much grain in the official warehouse? Isn't it possible that all the local grain merchants are eager to sell grain in the official warehouse?"
Liu Silang smiled and said: "The Holy Lord issued an edict, and the magistrate immediately informed the whole city. Our Luzhou merchants immediately heard about it and responded actively. In just half a month, the Luzhou merchants sold all the grain to the official warehouse. It can be said that it is very fast."
Ah, it is precisely because of this that your Excellency can see that everything in Luzhou is peaceful, and there are no hungry people running around causing chaos."
Su Jin smiled and said: "It's really amazing. When did the consciousness of our Luzhou merchants become so high? The grain merchants from all over the Song Dynasty refused to deny each other and looked at each other. According to what you said, our Luzhou merchants are quite capable.
Considered a role model.”
Liu Silang's face turned red and he said hurriedly: "It's not all because of the merchants' self-consciousness. The prefect's earnest persuasion. I publicized the imperial edict day and night and explained the benefits and harms, which also played a lot of role."
Su Jin laughed loudly and said: "Persuasion and propaganda can certainly work, but your words are very false. I don't really believe it."
Liu Silang didn't expect that Su Jin would expose it so directly, and he was busy pointing to the sky and the earth and swearing.
Su Jin smiled slightly, patted his shoulder to stop him, and said: "You don't have to be excited. I don't mean to blame you when I say this. It is true that in front of Shangguan, it is natural to report good things but not bad things. Of course, I will take matters in officialdom.
I understand; but don’t forget, my family is also in business. How can you understand the desire of businessmen to pursue profits better than me? People die for money and birds die for food. The reason why I can see that you are lying is because I understand
It’s just the merchant’s psychology; why did the merchant come to the grain station? It’s to make a fortune when there is no food in the market. To put it bluntly, it’s to persuade and spread the word. Even if the knife is placed on the neck, he may not cooperate. You say it so easily, teach me.
How to believe it?”
Liu Silang cursed in his heart and felt deeply that he had underestimated Su Jin and was deceived by his appearance. He always thought he was just a young man with an immature face, but he did not expect that this person was so discerning that he could never be fooled.
Su Jin looked at Liu Silang's uncertain and embarrassed face, and laughed and said: "Actually, I'm just trying to help you by exposing you. We are all natives of Luzhou. Who doesn't want people from our hometown to get ahead? This time in Luzhou
The food service is in good order. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely use this to ask for credit from all the officials in Luzhou. But according to the situation you mentioned, how can I ask for credit?"
Liu Silang said in astonishment: "Why not? Sir, you have also seen that there is no leakage in Luzhou Food Service. Isn't this a reason to ask for credit?"
Su Jin laughed loudly and said: "I say you are smart, but in fact you are really stupid. You have lived such a long life in vain, and you have been in the officialdom for so long, but you still haven't made any progress at all."
Liu Silang had already scolded the eighth generation of Su Jin's ancestors in his stomach, but he kept a smile on his face and said: "My lord, please teach me."
Su Jindao: "For example, two generals are stationed at the border. One is famous for his superb martial arts. The enemy is frightened and dare not offend him. The other is unknown. If you were the enemy, which general would you choose to garrison with?"
What about the land attack?”
Liu Silang said: "Of course he is the unknown one."
Su Jin said with a smile: "I'm not stupid, of course I want to avoid his sharp edge. So the place where one general is stationed has no trouble, but the place where the other general is stationed is fighting continuously, and the war is raging; after a hard fight, Ji
The unknown general still defended the city and repulsed the enemy; when it comes time to reward for merit, who do you think will get the reward?"
Liu Silang blurted out: "Of course he is the one who fights to the death to defeat the enemy."
Su Jin looked at Liu Silang and said, "Do you understand?"
Liu Silang scratched his head and said, "What?"
Su Jin sighed and said: "Then let me make it clear. Luzhou Prefecture is where General Qiu Wugui is stationed. Just now you said that the merchants responded actively and actively sold grain to the officials, regardless of these rhetoric.
Whether it is true or not, after reporting this matter, I am afraid you will get nothing; and when I came from Yangzhou, I saw no merchants and farmers selling grain, and even refused to sell it.
He resisted with force, and the Yangzhou government tried its best to strangle him with wits and strength, and finally stabilized the situation. As long as these things are reported, the emperor will definitely reward you heavily; you did the same job better than others, but the result was...
Don’t you feel guilty for doing such an outrageous thing? Even if I want to give credit to the local officials in Luzhou, I can’t do anything about it.”
Liu Silang was stunned when he heard that there was such a key in it.
"Children who cry will be fed, while children who are obedient and silent will starve to death." Su Jin gloated a little.
"This... Special Envoy, what should we do to get the reward?"
Su Jin said: "It's very simple. You must describe the process of handling food affairs with twists and turns, many difficulties, and even swords and blood. The more difficult and dangerous it is, the more it will show that you risk your life for food."
spirit; if I exaggerate it more when I report back, the emperor will naturally be delighted after hearing this.
It's a matter of course; I might as well tell you some inside news. A deputy warehouse secretary in the Yangzhou warehouse will be promoted to the third level this time, and is very likely to be transferred to the post of Sheyang County magistrate. Think about it, this should be
What a beautiful thing, to suddenly become a parent and an official, isn't it ten thousand times better than staying here half-dead?"
The most sensitive string in Liu Silang's heart was plucked, and he began to feel that it made sense. If it was as Su Jin said, the food service matter was an opportunity, maybe he could use this stock wind to climb up.
climb.
The emperor has a keen eye for talents. If he appoints himself to be a parent official in a certain county, it will be a big cake from the sky. Not only can he officially enter the official career, but more importantly, he can get rid of Zhu Shiyong, a big threat that can break out at any time.
, this is exactly what Liu Silang has been thinking about day and night.