Chapter 133: The Stunning Tong Shu, The Poison Cake Queen (I)

Xu Jingzong was talking to Liu Lu and his close associate Su Mingda.

Su Mingda said: "My husband, the rice prices in Beijing have stabilized a little."

"What's so strange about it? The rice price has been rising. Not only is it that Guanzhong lacks rice, but some landlords are also hoarding food. In fact, there are still some rice reserves. The two emperors do not care about etiquette and do not hesitate to give them official titles for the sake of the people. These merchants are naturally moved. This is now, when the autumn harvest comes, the rice will surge more and some will fall."

There are some exceptions, but most merchants are moved. They have money, not only wealth, but also a lot of land. They have been named a merchant, and they are not allowed to be an official, take the imperial examination, and even attend many occasions. The palace banquet in the palace was an emergency, otherwise the merchants who usually had a large banquet, and ministers who advised him could kneel from the palace to the Tianjin Bridge. This was also the end of the road. If there was a glimmer of hope, the emperor would not do this.

Therefore, businessmen can only continue to be businessmen, businessmen for generations, and they are rich. It’s really good to be good? No, having money without relevant status means that a naughty boy holds a rare treasure in his hand, but it’s very dangerous. Like Zou Fengchi is keen on making friends with officials, which is also a helpless move. Some students even take the exam and provide help, not asking for anything else, but only asking if there is a high school student who is kind to him and takes care of him in the future. Without connections, this era of black and black is far more than later generations. Not to mention their businessmen, even Chen Zhiang, because of his small official position and wealth, he made a county magistrate greedy for family wealth, and was sent to prison and killed.

It seems that the money is getting more and more, and life is enjoyable, but it is a hot potato. If you don’t do it well, it’s a cloud, it’s a good look, and it’s a rain. After it’s over, the family will be in trouble. There is really an official and a half-ranked official who is used as a talisman, converting property into land and becoming a landlord, and no one will talk. Generations will also benefit from it.

Since the palace banquet, all the merchants have begun to look for ways, and, in addition, they can also make money by the way.

The example was broken, and the ministers and scholars made great suggestions, so the news spread quickly. Seeing that the momentum was not good, the landlords and merchants who were hoarding goods began to release grain at high prices. There was no idea where the large amount of grain was, and the price of grain did not fall in response, at least stabilized.

In fact, it is not only that. If those sorghum fields produce a strange and incomprehensible output, well, not a thousand pounds, and one six or seven hundred pounds will cause a sensation in the whole world. This new method can be promoted, and a large amount of farm fertilizer is impossible, but planting a kind of soybean to increase the fertility of the field can be promoted, and more people will grow cypresses. These two are not difficult. The field does not require rotational rest, or large-scale rotational farming, and the output is not six stones, and one three stone in two seasons. Then when you encounter a good harvest, you still don’t know what the price of grain will be.

At least theoretically, it will be like bamboo paper. The paper was only really promoted in that year, but the national paper price began to fall. This is the case with grain prices.

So those lands carried too much hope, but what about it? Except for the farmers nearby who came to see each other curiously, none of them paid attention to it. If it weren't for the news brought by Yang Min and Xu Li, Li Wei, the initiator, would have almost forgotten all the things.

Of course, three stones and four stones are normal. If six stones and seven stones, it will be very, very weird...

Xu Jingzong was not concerned about these things. Even if there was no emergency rescue this time, the court did a good job as Li Wei praised. He transported food from all walks of life and let the victims eat in Kuanzhou. He might starve to death thousands or tens of thousands, but he would never starve to death.

But he was concerned about the impact of this matter on politics.

This was thought of by the prince, and the prince was also infamous for being accused of the situation. The food price stabilized, but the credit was obtained by the emperor and the queen. It seemed to be a loss, but in Xu Jingzong's eyes, the prince made it. This invisibly resolved the two priests' grievances towards the prince.

Twisting his beard and thinking hard that Ming Chongyan lost too badly this time, so he couldn't do anything too much, so he said: "The queen wrote a decree to someone a few days ago, asking him why he recommended Doctor Ming. She also seemed to be dissatisfied with the Pei girl whom she recommended."

"My husband, I have heard about it. On that day, the Pei family daughter, the Yang family lady and the Xu family lady, went with the prince to visit all the ministers." Su Mingda said.

"It is precisely because of this that the queen is a little disappointed."

Liu Lu said: "My husband, since the queen is dissatisfied, or if she changes her family's wife, let's talk about it, the Pei family has never expressed her gratitude to you."

"This cannot be replaced. The famous family of the Pei family. I was still the body of more than ten years ago. I changed it. Even if I had five surnames and seven families, I was not afraid. However, my body was destined to be short of time. Yan Bo was a little younger and childish. Zhong Bo and Shao Bo were very young, and their qualifications were far less than their brothers. I couldn't expect them to take over the Xu family's door. The Pei family was not something that Yan Bo could choose. Since it was recommended, it could not be replaced. But this is not a problem. The reason why the Pei family was not grateful was that the young lady of the Yang family was a famous family. However, some things must be borrowed from some cleverness."

Speaking of this, he took out a piece of stuff from the drawer and said, "This is some information about Wei Xuanzhen, the daughter of Puzhou Army. You can take a look."

When the two opened it and saw Liu Lu said in surprise: "Jingzhao Wei family."

There were many top families in the Tang Dynasty, and all the five surnames and seven families could despise the imperial power, but there were some families, such as the Xiao family in Lanling, the Pei family in Hedong, Zhu Zhang Gu Lu, Yuan Xie Wang across the Yangtze River, etc., and the Wei Du in the middle was also very prominent. Wei Du in the south of the city, and five feet away from the sky. Of course, Hongnong Yang was also famous, and there were more people who produced prime ministers than the Du family. However, the size of the family was not only prime ministers, but also far less than these two families in other aspects.

"It's their daughter."

"But it's very small."

It clearly states that Wei Xuanzhen's daughter was smart since childhood and beautiful, and she was very popular among other elders in the family. But she was only six years old... Although the Crown Princess had not decided, what should she choose a six-year-old girl to do?

"Although this woman is young, her wisdom is not inferior to that granddaughter of Shangguan Yi of the East Palace. After growing up, she might be another Concubine Wei, but she is probably not as tall as hers."

When Liu Lu and Su Mingda heard the word "height", he laughed. Concubine Wei also came from the Wei family in Jingzhao. First, she married Li Zixiong's son Li Min. After Li Zixiong failed to rebel with Yang Xuangan, she was in danger of entering the palace as a maid. After Li Yuan entered Chang'an, he served as a good daughter. Because of his good character, he was very popular with Li Shimin and was named the leader of the fourth wife. In fact, since Empress Changsun's death, she became the veritable queen in the palace, only one name was left. Not many years after her death, Li Zhi personally paid tribute to him, Li Ji and Cheng Zhijie were willing to the spirit, and joined Zhaoling.

But she is very tall, nearly six feet and four inches (about 1.95 meters). She is one head taller than an ordinary official girl, so she rarely leaves the palace for fear of criticism.

Xu Jingzong was also funny. Apart from Taizong, the emperor with great force, others may not like this woman very much. After laughing, he said, "This woman has two older brothers who have taken office with her father, but her daughter is still young and is still a thousand years old. I summoned my family and talked to her daughter yesterday. I had been talking to her for a long time, and this woman even appreciated her. Although she was young, she was not only good-looking, but she was a smart and changeable person."

The witty changes are not visible now, just like Shangguan Wan'er, but there is some potential that can be seen with Xu Jingzong's eyes.

Su Mingda asked hesitantly: "My husband, what are you trying to do?"

"No, in the East Palace of the Crown Prince, there is the sinful granddaughter of Shangguan Yi and Jiang Bier, who is a lowly family. These two women have no good feelings for each other. As the prince's concubine, his status is also low, so someone recommended the Wei family's daughter to the East Palace. In the future, he chose the concubine because of the Wei family's status and fame, and he must have a place. Even the Crown Princess' misbehavior, he may not be a good candidate for the Crown Princess after several years."

The two still don't understand very much.

Xu Jingzong said again: "The Wei family was an official in the court, and it was famous in the local area and was close to the capital. One hand pushed him and felt grateful. Besides, the prince was kind and talented, and the Wei family was also happy. In the past, Concubine Wei had to serve His Majesty Taizong and was lucky, but the daughter of Xuanzhen might not be impossible. When the Wei family daughter arrived at the Eastern Palace, the Pei family felt nervous. However, because of the affairs of the Ming Dynasty, it was difficult to decide immediately. He remained unmoved for a long time, and was afraid that someone would have other pushers. Not only did he know the importance of someone, he would also take action."

Speaking of this, I feel quite contented. There are many variables in the middle. With variables, there are strategies to deal with them. Besides, the identity of the palace maid who was accompanied by the Eastern Palace is a bit low and does not match the identity of the prince. The Wei family girl is young, and it is the time to enter the palace.

Even if it is Hao Chujun and others, it is hard to say anything.

"What the Wei family means..."

"The Wei family was a little hesitant, but in the end he agreed. The opportunity was rare. The prince was a golden phoenix, and the Wei family couldn't get rid of the customs. I want to attach it. Besides, what did you do to the prince? It was just a letter to impeach the daughter of the Yang family. Shouldn't it be impeached? Or recommended Doctor Ming, that's also for His Majesty to treat his illness."

“That’s right.”

"A fish eats, but it's not too anxious. Two fish eats, but the good daughters of the Wei family mostly make marriages. Although this girl is good, she is only a little smaller," Xu Jingzong felt a little regretful. He had to be younger, otherwise he would not go to the palace to serve the prince, but to decide on the marriage. But he was a little younger. If he grows up two or three years old, he is very satisfied. He said, "The Wei family in Guanzhong and Pei family in Hedong, this drama is becoming more and more interesting. He is still very loyal to the prince, otherwise how can he find these good women one by one."

"Yes, yes," although the two of them slandered in their hearts, it was difficult to say it out.

"Mingda, you will make a black hair for someone, and you will immediately write this to the queen."

"Here," Su Mingda began to polish ink for Xu Jingzong.

Xu Jingzong looked at Liu Lu again and said, "I shouldn't have called you here today. But I heard some news that Duan Quezi and the others couldn't stand it during this period and often went out. Is there such a thing?"

"Yes, but they are in a state of contempt. Now the capital is safe and has been locked up for so long..."

"I have to stay there after so long. Some people recognize it. It's not a good thing. Wait for a few months. Once autumn comes, the merchants show their magical powers to transfer food to the capital, and the levels are mixed. After a few days, this matter has been relaxed. I arranged you to Yangzhou. Although it is not as good as the second capital, it is also a prosperous place in the world. I have asked someone to buy some industries. You can run it for me. As for the profits, you will spend it. Then, after a while, I will not be in the world for a long time. But the queen will eventually think about some benefits and give my grandson some way out. Besides, the prince is not good to Yan Bo, and he will also temper him. If he doesn't eat for a while, he will not gain wisdom, which will be beneficial to him in the future. Then, after a few years, his appearance has changed, you can also return to Yan Bo and continue to work together. But you need to endure it now."

"But the prince..."

Su Mingda had already polished the ink. Xu Jingzong continued while writing the memorial, "It's okay for the prince. But now he will not be able to fall down for a while. But His Majesty is finally worried about his health. Doctor Ming will not have any major problems. He has pointed out a direction for him. In the future, you will not be able to underestimate him. With this person, the prince will never last long."

However, the matter of "aphrodisiac to nourish the body" has never been said.

"And you, you are not on the scene in Zhongnan Mountain. But as Helan Minzhi's former aide, the government searches are very strict. More people know you, so you need to pay more attention."

"Yes," Liu Lu responded with conscience. Xu Jingzong's pushing hands made him admire him.

Of course, if it weren't for Di Renjie, Li Wei would be very difficult to deal with this ** pusher. However, although Xu Jingzong was extremely wise, he underestimated Di Renjie. The peace in this battle had been shattered since He Guangzhen arrived in Chang'an, but he was confused...
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