Old acquaintance!

After hearing this, Deng Liang finally vaguely guessed what these people were thinking.

But seeing him couldn't help but smile and said calmly:

"There is nothing hard to say about this matter. To put it bluntly, there is a shortage of food in Jingzhou, Wu State, and we have sent people to the imperial court for help many times."

"Everyone also knows what happened later. Because we had to prepare for the Battle of Guanzhong, this matter was postponed."

"However, the preparations have been done in advance. For example, the Yi Market was set up in Yong'an to make transactions with Wu more convenient."

Having said this, Deng Liang raised his cup and took a sip of tea before continuing:

"The current person in charge of Yong'an Yi City is Fei Gongju (Fei Shi). This man is from Shu. He is upright and outspoken. If you have any doubts, you may as well go and ask."

Fei Gongju?

Hmm, well, this...

First he wrote a letter against Liu Bei's premature proclaiming of emperor, and then he opposed Zhuge Liang's acceptance of Meng Da's surrender in person. Fei Gongju's character is quite worthy of recognition.

At least it's much better than a certain guy named Feng.

Everyone has heard about the fact that grain prices in Jingzhou are high and that the grain prices in the entire Wu Kingdom are much higher than those in Shu.

But transporting grain out of the country and selling it to other countries without permission is a beheading transaction.

Especially with the terrain of Shu, even if you have the courage to risk it, there is no way to transport a large amount of grain to Jingzhou without being discovered.

After searching for many years with no way out, I finally let go. If I say I'm not moved, it would be a lie.

"Deng Langjun, may I ask how much grain will be harvested this time?"

No one present is a fool. Judging from Deng Liang's current words, this matter is at least 70% to 80% true.

The atmosphere immediately became a little warmer:

"Deng Langjun, may I ask how much grain you plan to harvest this time?"

"Of course, the more the merrier, after all, the Xinghan Society will collect grain from Shu every year."

"Of course, high-priced grain will only be sold to Jingzhou, so there must be a quota. This depends on the food shortage situation in Jingzhou."

After learning that grain could be sold to Jingzhou, people with ulterior motives suddenly felt a chill in their hearts when they heard the word quota.

Doesn't that mean that selling grain to Jingzhou still needs to be controlled?

Doesn’t that mean that only a portion of the high-priced grain can be sold?

Doesn't that mean we can't transport grain to Jingzhou ourselves?

Enter his mother's!

Shameless thing!

There is collusion between government and businessmen all day long!

"Deng Langjun, you know that there is never a shortage of food in everyone's hands. So what exactly is the quota for this high-priced food? Can you tell me in detail?"

When Hall Master Deng of Jincheng Hall of Xinghanhui heard this, he smiled slightly:

"Well, of course there are regulations. To be honest, I have received news that the imperial court may open schools in various counties in Shu."

"It's just that everyone knows that the battle in Guanzhong has not yet been decided, and the imperial treasury may not be well-off..."

Before I finished speaking, my eyes reminded me: You understand!

Who doesn’t know that the Xinghan Society is actually the biggest white glove in the world?

It is not surprising at all that Hall Master Deng knew some inside information in advance.

What does it mean that the treasury is just not very rich?

Your grandson came here to make money, but you actually want me to pay for it?

But school... school?!

"Deng Langjun, are you saying that the imperial court finally plans to open a school in Jincheng?"

After the first examination class in Liangzhou ended a few years ago, some people were already advocating that they want to establish a school in Shu County.

After this proposal was sent to Hanzhong, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty forwarded it to King Feng Gui and asked for his opinion.

The final answer given by King Feng Gui was: Nanxiang is too short of teachers and teaching materials and is temporarily unable to support the construction of schools in Shu County.

"Not only Jincheng, but also several counties around Shu County will establish schools. The money and food required will definitely be indispensable."

"The Xinghan Association is naturally involved in the school affairs, so the regulations on grain collection still have to fall on the school."

"This is a great good deed and a rare benevolent government!"

Someone suddenly became excited.

Isn’t that right?

Good people should be rewarded well. When it comes to schools, whoever pays more will naturally have more quotas for high-priced food.

However, this is something that the Shu family has long awaited.

Because only by opening a school can we truly have a channel to enter the Royal Academy, instead of having to go through twists and turns to find the way like now.

There are even times when I can't even find a way out.

Someone couldn't help but said loudly:

"Deng Langjun doesn't have to worry about the school's money and food. As Shu people, if we sit back and ignore it, we will be stabbed in the back by the villagers!"

Many people have finally figured out that this so-called high price of food is simply an excuse.

In fact, someone wanted to use Deng Liang's mouth to test everyone's opinions on the school. Of course, high-priced grains still have to be sold, and they can make a little profit.

But, why did Zhuge Villager and Feng Guiwang suddenly show kindness?

Are you giving money to everyone and easing the official career of the children in Shu?

With this question in mind, Qiao Zhou secretly went to visit Du Qiong, a famous scholar in Shu County.

At this time, Qin Mi had passed away, and Du Qiong, the general of Zuo Zhonglang, became one of the most virtuous and respected local officials in Shu.

Du Qiong was usually taciturn and rarely saw outsiders, but this time he had a rare meeting with Qiao Zhou.

"The Battle of Guanzhong was not only a great change for the world, but also a great change for the Han Dynasty."

He looked at the peach forest outside. At this time, all the peach leaves had fallen, leaving only bare branches.

The current Han Dynasty is not the same as it was more than ten years ago, when it was only supported by Shu.

However, it is already sitting in the most beautiful place in the world, and there is potential for revival.

The changes in the past ten years or so have been earth-shaking.

"The emperor is a wise king, the prime minister is a wise prime minister, and there are many knowledgeable people in the court. How can they fail to see the changes in the situation of the Han Dynasty? If you know the changes and adapt to them, you can become an outstanding person?"

Qiao Zhou didn't understand, so he asked humbly:

"Sir, please explain in detail."

Du Qiong asked:

"Back then, the prime minister and Feng Junhou mistreated the aristocratic family in the middle of Shu. Do you know why?"

Qiao Zhou opened his mouth, but did not dare to say anything.

Du Qiong seemed to have anticipated Qiao Zhou's attitude and continued speaking to himself:

"Most of the actions of the powerful people in Shu were to prevent the Han Dynasty from returning to the old capital. Today's situation can be said to be self-inflicted. But are all the powerful people in Liangzhou innocent?"

"In the Battle of Guanzhong, the Han Dynasty not only recovered Guanzhong, but also took control of Bingzhou, Hedong and other places. Do all the aristocratic families in the north hope that the Han Dynasty will revive?"

Who would believe that the pretender Wei usurped the Han Dynasty without the support of the noble families in the north?

Qiao Zhou seemed to have caught something. His eyes widened and he asked in disbelief:

"Sir, what you are saying is that the imperial court wants to practice the art of balance?"

Du Qiong looked at Taolin again and said slowly:

"In the past, the imperial court used the help of Liangzhou's wealthy families to suppress the aristocratic families in central Shu. Now even if the target of suppression is changed, it is just the same old plan. Is it strange?"

Hedong is a place with many aristocratic families, so Qiao Zhou naturally understands this.

It's just that the imperial court has always attached great importance to Liangzhou and despised Shuzhong. Even if it wants to suppress the Central Plains families, why not just continue to rely on the powerful families of Liangzhou?

When Qiao Zhou thought of this, his heart trembled. He lowered his voice and asked quietly:

"Sir, if this is really the imperial court's balancing act, doesn't it mean that Liangzhou is also possible..."

"That's not what you and I have to worry about." Du Qiong glanced at Qiao Zhou indifferently, "Look, it's winter right now, and the peach tree seems to be dead."

"But after one month, it will grow flower bones, bloom, and be beautiful."

Du Qiong said in a deep tone:

"The children of Shu have lost their best opportunity. Over the years, they have been like the peach trees outside the window, suffering from the cold."
Chapter completed!